Melbourne singer/songwriter Belbel has released her much anticipated first single and music video, Violets, on iTunes.
Having lived in Melbourne her entire life, Belbelʼs debut single captures the essence of her young life, voicing the recognisable struggle of someone who has gone against the grain and forged her own path.
Violets takes the audience on a journey, experiencing a sense of separation, loss and disconnection through a dark depiction of isolation, then moves towards a sense of identity, acceptance and belonging, a feeling that artist Belbel is all too familiar with.
Having struggled to accept herself throughout her teens, Belbel admits she often felt isolated a lot of the time and struggled to relate to those around her.
“I wrote Violets to give myself strength when I was in a very dark and sad place. Writing Violets lyrics was process that felt so natural and intuitive, and enabled me to work through a lot of my feelings at the time,” said Belbel.
The music video for her debut single was filmed in Australia on location in Geelong and Williamstown with New York based Director Blake Farber, Producer Emma Haarburger and Cinematographer Matt Wood.
“At the core of the video is the dilemma of where and how do I fit in, and whether I, and others, really want to. Itʼs a dislocated and weakened state that changes throughout the song to unveil an inner strength and stature that comes with acceptance and pride.”
Admitting that she never thought her first song would be the so raw and personal, Belbel said it felt right to release something that is so significant and close to her heart.
“The video is contextually substantial, and is told through two parallel journeys, my own and the journey of who I like to call the “No Name People”, a metaphorical being symbolising loneliness and pain.”
Their struggle is one that is relatable; the inner battle between who you are and who you believe you should be, and subsequently the elation of accepting your true identity.
With a true passion for the music and the artistry that is singing and songwriting, Belbel made the decision to forge her own path, despite the pressure and expectations of those around her, for a career in the arts was a foreign concept for her family and friends.
Belbel plans to release her debut EP later this year. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/Belbelmusic.
To download Belbelʼs debut single from iTunes, click here.
Her song is a rip off of “Carmen” by Lana Del Rey. Get rid of this woman.