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Marigold

by Holysseus Fly

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Holysseus Fly, vocalist, co-writer and pianist from award winning Ishmael Ensemble, steps out as a solo artist for the first time with her debut single Marigold. Detailing the struggle and triumph to find her new creative identity after surviving cancer, Holysseus Fly’s raw vocal boldly tells a story of hope against a backdrop of dark minimal textures. Already known for her evocative performances, Marigold holds the listener in a way few vocalists can, a true statement of intent from an artist with a big future. Produced with Rob Pemberton (The Staves) and mixed by Iain Berryman (Wolf Alice, Beabadoobe, Florence & The Machine).



Words from Holysseus:

“Marigold flowers are for my family and I, a symbol of hope. I used them to write the song in March 2021 when I was struggling with PTSD following cancer scans I was having. Marigold describes how my relationship with my creativity and my cancer journey are so entwined, I was fearful of calls from the hospital and that I had lost my creativity. Marigold is about how I needed to realise the truth that I was alive and well - and if I picked up the phone and leant my ear to my creativity - I would realise that it was alive and well too. It had never left, it was just asleep.”

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Marigold my soul
Copper and white petals

Fold over my hands

Cancel my plans
And wait

Leave the phone ringing
Unknown numbers singing
Calling for me to pick up

Lean my ear to you will you start whispering

Tell me to bring
Open arms this broken vase

A Marigold, for my soul


Why are you weeping
When she’s only sleeping
Calling for me to pick up



Marigold my soul

Pray you fill this hole
Petals on my chest
Through every damn test
And wait (and wait)



Leave the phone ringing
Unknown numbers singing
Calling for me to pick up


Lean my ear to you will you start whispering

Tell me to bring

Open arms this broken vase

A Marigold, for my soul


Why are you weeping
When she’s only sleeping
Calling for me to pick up



Lean my ear to you will you start whispering

Tell me to bring
Open arms this broken vase

A Marigold, for my soul



Why are you weeping
When she’s only sleeping
Calling for me to pick up

credits

released September 16, 2022
Written by Holysseus Fly
Produced by Rob Pemberton + Holysseus Fly
Mixed by Iain Berryman
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Mastering

Artwork credits:
Photo + editing by Giulia Spadafora
MUA Izzy Grigsby
Concept by Holysseus Fly

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Holysseus Fly Bristol, UK

Vocalist, co-writer and pianist with critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Holysseus Fly has already made a powerful impression as a solo artist. The EP’s singles, Marigold, Bloom, and Teach Me have
caught the attention of everyone from BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins to Annie Mac, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, and ITV News. Holysseus Fly’s star is very much in the ascendant.
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