Camille Camille announces new album, Enchanted Sea

“J’ai Rêvé" arrives as the first song that Willemart has released in her first language, French. The track explores longing for a distant lover and the hope for a lasting love, and serves as the second preview of Enchanted Sea, following "In a Song" released in February.

Speaking about the song, Willemart says: "To be honest, I had to dive into my voice memos to find the first drafts of 'J’ai Rêvé' and remember when and where it came to be. I was navigating a long-distance relationship. Life — and pretty much everything — felt so uncertain. The only thing I could hold on to was hope and trust that life would do its thing and bring us together again somewhere, someday.

"After performing the song with just my guitar for a few years, I recorded the first demo at home in Ghent in 2024, where the song took a new turn. I started hearing marching band–like drums and flutes, as if they were played by angels descending straight from heaven, telling me that everything would be okay. With the help of my acolyte Felix Baele (bass/charango), my friend Orlan Ghekiere (drums), and the flute kid inside me, J’ai Rêvé — originally a sad sailor’s ballad — simultaneously became a joyful hymn to love and hope."

Enchanted Sea sees Willemart take on a more cinematic sound and expansive direction following her 2021 debut album, Could You Lend Me Your Eyes. Discussing the creation of the album, she explains: "Most of the tracks were recorded and produced at home, but I couldn’t have done it without the help of Michiel Renson, with whom I completed the mission at his home studio. I was also joined by friends and collaborators: the great Felix Baele (bass, charango, and backing vocals) and the talented brothers Orlan (drums) and Abel Ghekiere (clarinet, harmonium, and guitar). The recording process unfolded over time and places, giving each track its own sound and colour, resulting in an eclectic collection of songs woven together like a carefully crafted patchwork blanket."

Enchanted Sea artwork

Enchanted Sea tracklist

"Bottle Song"
"Le Vent"
"Dove or the Devil"
"In a Song"
"Saga's Lullaby"
"Enchanted Sea"
"J'ai rêvé"
"Piano Song"
"Dans Ce Paysage"
"Humming Song"