Play it With Flowers - Great Music Inspired by Nature

To coincide with the launch of our new botanical range of super-sized outdoor musical flowers – Harmony Flowers and Harmony Bells, we thought we'd look a little closer at how the world of nature, and in particular flowers, is reflected in music and popular culture.

Flowers have long inspired many artists, from legendary painters like Claude Monet to fashion designers like Christian Dior. Considered universally beautiful, this botanical inspiration is usually expressed in a visual form. However, with their bright colors and unique designs (as well as the feelings they evoke), flowers are equally inspiring musically—motivating and coloring the music we create. The choice of arrangement can signify the occasion—flowers can bring happiness and mark occasions of solemnity, much as music does.

Many famous musicians use flowers as a focal point for their lyrics or compositions. For as long as people have been writing songs, they've used flowers as metaphors, props, and symbols for life, love, and death.

Flowers have appeared in countless musical hits and songs throughout the years. Even today, blooms remain a primary theme in music, with many hit 'floral' songs released every year. Flowers in music often represent a romance, regardless of whether that romance is blossoming or wilting away.

Over the years there have been a lot of songs about buttercups, daisies, tulips and other beautiful flowers, however, not all of them are created equal. So, which flower do you think is the most popular, featuring most frequently in pop and rock? Unsurprisingly, there are more songs about roses than any other flower, with a conservative estimate of around 62% of all 'flower' songs centered around roses. Think 'Bed Of Roses' - by Bon Jovi, 'Black Rose' - by Thin Lizzy, 'Desert Rose' by Sting, 'The Rose' by Bette Midler, and of course, Seal's three times grammy-winning 'Kiss From a Rose' ( 1996 Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance).

So it seems nature, with all its fauna and flora (particularly flora), still plays a crucial role in the creative expression humans use to understand and explain our existence and the world around us. Flowers are among the most radiant things in nature, and if we take a moment to step outside and examine what surrounds us, we're bound to expand our understanding of what we love—adding depth to the music we make.

With the introduction of our new musical flowers—Harmony Flowers and Harmony Bells —we aim to further bridge the connection between natural beauty and musical creativity. These innovative outdoor instruments are designed not just for children but for individuals of all ages and abilities. Made to withstand the elements, they can transform any outdoor space into an interactive musical sanctuary, encouraging people to explore the harmonious blend of nature and music. These instruments are a testament to our commitment to innovative design and serve as a beautiful, lasting invitation to embrace the natural world through the universal language of music. Whether integrated into parks, schools, or sensory gardens, they promise to inspire curiosity and joy in explorers of all ages, making every outdoor encounter a symphony.