Ariel Sim

Ariel Sim – “TRIUMPHANT” (Single Review)

Ariel Sim

Ariel Sim shares her latest single, “TRIUMPHANT,”

Toronto, ON-based multi-genre singer-songwriter Ariel Sim has unveiled her single, “TRIUMPHANT,” along with a highly artistic music video directed by Paul Ohonsi. Ariel is featured in a gorgeous yellow gown—created by the legendary fashion designer Mic. Carter—as she invites her listeners to be seen and get up and dance.

“TRIUMPHANT” is the first single to be released from Confessions in the Circle Volume II, Ariel’s first full-length album with songs ranging from down-tempo acapella choirs to upbeat dance tracks and (of course) Ariel’s signature interludes.

A continuation of Ariel Sim’s catalog of positive anthems, “TRIUMPHANT” is a celebration of joy, honouring the beauty and triumph of nature. With an environmental message, TRIUMPHANT reminds us to “care for the trees, not just shrugging like Atlas.” The track is the next piece in the artist’s journey of neo-soul music influenced by jazz and hip-hop, and with it, Ariel continues to serve positive affirmations, harmony, and walls of upbeat sound.

The instrumental beat, composed and produced by Stuart Brignell, offers an upbeat hip-hop groove with gospel influences. The 15-layer vocal choir adds a harmonious surround sound feeling that uplifts the listener.

Inspired by the lyrics of TRIUMPHANT, Ariel Sim is also now leading a community arts project. Dubbed The TRIUMPHANT Project, Ariel asks artists to submit multicultural stories about the triumph of nature and stewards of the planet. 

The pieces can be audio or visual reflecting on key lyrics from the song:

“Care for the trees, not just shrugging like Atlas.” “You are triumphant.”

“I love time spent between trees and bees, I see you in the knees of my forebear fathers.”

The submitted art pieces will be curated into a digital gallery, showcasing a variety of artists’ perspectives. You can submit an art piece that you have already completed or something new.

You can join The TRIUMPHANT Project here.

Review

As “TRIUMPHANT” begins, we’re treated to a poppy beat and a spoken word intro from Ariel.

20 seconds in, Ariel’s astonishing vocals begin, repeatedly belting out, “You are triumphant,” as though she is trying to convince the listener. Throughout the song, she transitions to and from spoken word and various vocal stylings, all of which suit her perfectly.

I personally can’t get enough of the way Ariel shifts from one type of vocalization to another and the bright, inviting beat that accompanies it throughout.

The track closes with Ariel repeating, “The light of the world is within us,” which leaves the listener in a slightly hypnotic state, contemplating the lyrics.

Listen to “TRIUMPHANT” below and stay up to date with Ariel Sim via her Instagram.

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