Indie R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Marian Carmel has recently released her new song, “Rose”.
Described as a soothing track filled with lush vocal harmonies, the song is inspired by the phrase “rose-tinted glasses” and tells of the blessing as well as the curse of being too optimistic.
“I have grown a little older, I have learnt a little more / but whatever happens, hope it’s not forgotten / or seen with glasses tinted rose,” the Philippine-born Singapore-based singer croons in the song that she dubs a form of catharsis for her as she makes peace with her personal growth.
“Rose’ is about being okay with that; including the mistakes you’ve made, whatever your coping mechanisms are, and giving yourself credit for your growth. Something I wish I knew back then, but I’m happy to know now,” Marian said of her new song, which is a reply to her debut single “Might Never Get Better”, where she shares the frustrations she faced on her journey towards healing.
“Rose”, released on 6 November, is the first single off the 23-year-old’s upcoming debut concept album under Singapore-based indie label, Where Are The Fruits. The album will be centred on the concept of letters, with “Rose” being the first letter of the album.
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| Marian Carmel hints that this special postcard comes with a surprise! |
The single’s release is accompanied by a limited-edition AR-activated postcard.
Marian hopes that the A5-sized postcard, illustrated by Beverley Ng and engineered by Samson Sim, will inspire her fans to send letters to their loved ones.
It will include a personalised and handwritten message from the singer, the first demo of the song, and a surprise! (The singer hints that “this is more than just a postcard”.)
Listen to “Rose” and purchase the postcard at this link: https://www.mariancarmel.com/links