“Portland ‘‘, the latest folk-pop single from NYC-based Noele Flowers, is a breezy but deliberate arrangement perfectly suited to accompany the sentimental musings bound to pop up in the frigid tail-end of December. The soft-toned arpeggiated electric guitar chords combined with the doubled vocals provide plenty of movement and atmosphere as Flowers wistfully replays the scenes of a relationship in which she found herself the more invested party. “Portland” is leading up to a six-song EP to be released in the winter of 2023.
“I wrote “Portland” after going through a falling out with a friend. It’s about the experience of feeling like you want to prioritize your friends and put them at the center of your life, and the disillusionment of realizing that some people view friendship more as a form of entertainment—something they only want in their lives when it’s fun. I think friend breakups can be especially hard because there’s no cultural script for getting through them like there is for romantic relationships—that’s why I wanted to make art about this experience,” says Flowers.
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What a beautiful voice! It would be great to hear more of her talent
Helen, I think this is your granddaughter, Noele.
Your daughters girl. I wish I could see her
whole face. She has a lovely voice and a
great talent of expression.
Don’t blame u for bragging!
Thank you for sending Noele’s picture, article about her and blowing my mind. First I have to say her eyes to me so closely resemble Anna Flowers eyes in her wedding dress pictures. Also can see the two of them – not so long ago – as the two very precious little girls discussing the VCR’s doorbell status. Well one discussing and the other as I remember was just in agreement Very wise one.
So how do I get a copy of the recording or what do I do to hear the rendition this little girl
and I do mean little girl has created?
Thanks
Just clicked appropriate area and heard the song, words and beautiful voice of Anna Flowers