Carter Ray – Scars (2022)
We all have scars, whether mental or physical, that affect us in both positive and negative ways. This is something that Carter Ray is familiar with and taps into through his aptly titled single ‘Scars’. A powerful anthem that reaches out to everyone, the single celebrates our uniqueness while urging us all to shake off the judgement of others.
With some touching lyrics, Ray reminds us that the scars we carry are not imperfections, but a sign of the struggles we have all overcome to be where we are today. An experienced filmmaker and TV persona, Ray expands his artistry through his music. Using his own struggles, he reaches out a friendly and helping hand through his music to anyone who needs it.
‘Scars’ has a rather positive vibe that comes through the opening. There is a heavy EDM-style beat that thumps through your bones and gets you bopping to its rhythm. Weaving between these beats is a lighter tone that shines with positive energy which soars on the chorus. The electronic tones of the melody zip into the sky on the chorus, bringing a bursting feeling of good vibes to your chest. The melody is a great mixture of dance and electronic pop that is sure to get you moving while rising on the warmth of the message in the vocals. It is a really fantastic celebratory sound that builds through the verses to explode on the chorus. At times, the deep beats sink into your muscles, forcing you to dance to the rhythm, while the zipping colours of the synths take you by the hand to draw you onto the dancefloor. There is no way you can listen to this melody and not feel lighter and happier.
The positive vibes that the melody introduced into the soundscape are given body by the vocals. Ray’s performance has a confessional edge through the opening verse that is earnest and vulnerable as he opens up to every listener. The soft confession of emotion through the opening verse rises into power and strength on the chorus as he fully embraces the scars that his struggles have left. Through his performance, the positivity of the track is taken to new heights as he acknowledges the struggles we all go through and the beauty that comes after them. If you need a single that lifts your spirits and fills you with optimistic vibes, this is definitely the one to listen to.
‘Scars’ by Carter Ray is a wonderful celebration of positivity and embracing the marks your struggles have left as signs of survival. The melody gets you dancing to the sound with a deep beat and colourful synths. Ray’s vocals are emotive throughout as he opens up with an earnest vulnerability before rising into celebratory power.
Find out more about Carter Ray on his Instagram and Spotify.
