Karen Atkinsโ latest single, โShe Rises,โ is less a song and more a spiritual balm, that uplifts and heals powerfully. Known as much for her work in wellness as for her musical talents, Atkins merges these two worlds effortlessly in this deeply personal track born from loss, memory, and the eternal thread of love that binds us. Inspired by the passing of her close friend Theresa in 2019, the song channels grief as a doorway into deeper connection.
The track begins with soft acoustic strums and Atkinsโ dreamy, โdo-do-doโ vocalizations, laying down an engaging gentleness before unfolding into something much grander. A low, pulsing beat drops in that anchors the songโs celestial drift. Atkins transitions into spoken word over shimmering backing vocals, her voice tender yet assured, like a guide walking you through memories and metaphysical landscapes. Then she soars with her angelic and weightless vocals, riding atop crystalline guitar melodies and steady, feel-good beats. Afterwards, comes an impasse where the beats are replaced with swelling, slow, and emotional string arrangement that will thaw your heart and make you melt, before the words return.
She sings, โSheโs the light and the sound just spinning on the wheel,โ blurring the boundary between the spiritual and the tangible. Itโs a farewell and a reunion, a mourning and a celebration.
The music video, filmed in the breathtaking Sacred Valley of Perรบ, complements the trackโs energy with visuals that feel otherworldly. Atkins walks through ancient hills, cloud-kissed fields, and vibrant villages, her presence radiating peace.
If you are someone struggling to let go of someone near and dear, listen to โShe Risesโ to allow them to return to the skies and look over you.
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Review by: Naomi Joan