MUMBAI: Happiness is a state of well-being that encompasses living a good life, with a sense of meaning and deep satisfaction.  Researchers find that people all over the world rate happiness more important than all other desirable personal outcomes.  Attaining happiness is a global pursuit.  Evidence shows that one of the things that matters most for our happiness is our social relationships and our mental health.

AV Super Sunshine’s new song, Are You Happy? was written to bring to light how mental health issues can affect happiness.  As a severe depression and PTSD survivor himself, AV has fought hard and found a road back.  His mission is to have fun while sharing what has worked for him in hope others can be helped by his experiences.

His new track launch coincides with the BBC’s announcement for a major new pan-BBC Mental Health season.  Like AV Super Sunshine, the BBC has an ongoing commitment on mental health issues.  Millions of people are affected by mental illness.  This pan-BBC season will raise awareness, share stories and give tips on maintaining good mental health.

The artist explains, “I heard a BBC public service announcement asking folks not to be afraid to talk to someone about the issue of happiness and mental health. We think that’s a great piece of advice, whether to tell someone you need some cheering up or asking a friend if they need a hug, don’t be afraid to reach out”. AV Super Sunshine continues, “Everyone involved with the song is hoping Are You Happy get’s people talking and helping one another about the subject.”

AV’s Are You Happy album rock mix was recorded at Ben Folds Studio (RCA Victor Studio A) in Nashville.  Overdubs were done at House of Blues and Dream On Studios. It was produced by Grammy nominated James House. The female vocalist was Ruby Amanfu (Hozier, Jack White) and the mix engineer was Joe Costa (Ben Folds, Amanda Palmer).  Every sound is a real mic’d instrument played in real time by a real musician.  There’s cool riffs, fun 70s inspired vocals, electric guitar, and real mic’d handclaps.

The Are You Happy pop radio mix and dance mix were both created by legendary producer and hit maker Michael Bradford (Dave Stewart, Deep Purple, Eurythmics, New Radicals, Kid Rock).  Bradford took a completely different approach by transforming the song mix into a super fun Moog electronic dance, pop and radio masterpiece.

Are You Happy is from AV Super Sunshine’s, Candyland release.  A full length CD of remixes from Candyland entitled Candyland Remixes Volume 1 is available and gives a sneak peak at what the full Candyland CD will sound like.  The new remix CD also includes various mixes of the songs Alien Abduction, Apple, Orange, and Time Bomb.