Harriet has been working the live music gigging scene for years and has honed and developed her sound and confidence and is now ready and in a place to release her debut single "Small Town Chains" This is possibly one of the most anticipated and in demand debut releases for a long time given how Harriet's fanbase has grown over time with consistent and stunning live streaming over lock down complete with her guitar named Shelia. Harriet wows everyone who hears her. I discovered her over lockdown and proud to support her always. Of all the songs Harriet has in her repertoire she could have released any number of them. On a personal note and a story I share and feel with Harriet, Imagine Paradise is one of those songs that got my heart as I know and have lived through that story. This song got me. Harriet got me. Since then each and every song is like she is telling my story. Country music is just that real people telling real stories that make you feel something and heal and inspire you all at the same time.
This release of "Small town chains" is one of the most clever choices for Harriet to release. The narrative of the song is living in small towns there are so many people who can hold you back, want a piece of you to tear you down and why would anyone want to be successful, it's not going to happen. Harriet has other ideas cause the small town chains they won't hold me back no more. The song starts with steel pedal sound with acoustic guitar and Harriet's clear, crisp vocals kicking in and she is here to stay. She is commanding your attention with her vocal and the small town chatter where people just want to spend their time taking you down. The drum pattern then kicks in and this sound to me is organic, strong, upbeat, a song that makes you want to dance, headbang and feel full of inspiration and that you too can take on the world and win. I listened to this song while driving and you cannot help but be carried along with the song and the feel and vibe created on this track. The production on this song is well intentioned, slick and superb all thanks to Pete from Flatwave. From reverb to echo to the whole vibe and feel of the track it is just superb from start to finish. What a team to put this song together to start this incredible story of a small town girl who is moving on up and won't forget her roots but she won't be looking back she will be looking up.
"Cause these small town chains they cant hold me back no more got some big time plans and that's all I'm living for"
I also find the cover artwork very poignant and moving. This is Harriet at a very young age, innocence and anything is possible holding a red balloon. The world awaits her and this small town decides this young girl can't amount to anything because of where she is from. This isn't the real truth and a strong message from this song. Anyone can do anything if they believe and work hard. This message goes out to anyone now at any age.
Harriet Rose is a name you will definitely hear more of in the future. She is destined to take the UK and worldwide music scene by storm on a rollercoaster ride of emotions through her skill, talent, drive and sheer powerhouse vocals. This doesn't feel like a debut, it feels like she is releasing a new single and is an established artist who has been in the music business for years. Harriet has earned the respect of fans, critics and music industry insiders and this will only grow overtime. This is a stunning debut and only the beginning of this story. She is moving on up!!
Writer and vocals Harriet Rose
Musicians Danny Smart Tom Jane Harriet Rose
Production Pete Thompson
For more information and to pre order track release Friday 21 August go to https://www.harrietrosemusic.com
