Monarchy of Roses

"Monarchy of Roses"
Single by Red Hot Chili Peppers
from the album I'm with You
Released	November 14, 2011
Format	CD single, digital download
Recorded	2010–2011
Genre	Funk rock, alternative rock, disco
Length	4:14 (album version) 3:43 (UK radio edit)
Label	Warner Bros.
Writer(s)	Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, Josh Klinghoffer
Producer	Rick Rubin
Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology
"The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" (2011) "Monarchy of Roses" (2011)
Music video "Monarchy of Roses" on YouTube

"Monarchy of Roses" is a song from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2011 album I'm with You and the album's second single. The single is the follow-up to the number one hit, "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie". The single was released to radio and for download in the UK on October 7, 2011 and to radio in the United States on November 14, 2011^[1]. So far only a radio promotional CD single has been released and there is no word on if a proper CD single will get released.

In a September 17, 2011 interview on BBC Radio 2 with Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith, the show's host, Justin Lee Collins broke the news that "Monarchy of Roses" would be the second single from the album and would be released on November 14, 2011 although the song was released weeks earlier however the music video was infact released on this date.^[2]

Music video

On October 4, 2011, the band began filming a music video for Monarchy of Roses. Drummer, Chad Smith posted a photo of his drums in front of a green screen confirming that filming was underway. ^[3] On November 14, 2011, the music video was released through the band's Facebook page and YouTube channel. The video was directed by Marc Klasfeld, who previously directed the video for "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" and was inspired by the art work of Raymond Pettibon. ^[4]

Pettibon, who is the brother of Black Flag guitarist, Greg Ginn, is best known for his artwork for the Black Flag albums as well as the band's iconic four bars logo. Flea said of Pettibon that he has been a fan since he was a teenager and that his art was first seen as part of the hardcore punk rock scene in LA around 1980. Pettibon has since gone on to have a "transcendently beautiful and dynamic art career. Raymond Pettibon means a lot to us and we are honored to have made this collaboration with him."

Track listing

UK Promo single ^[5]

1. "Monarchy of Roses" (Album Version) – 4:14
2. "Monarchy of Roses" (Radio Edit) – 3:43
3. "Monarchy of Roses" (Instrumental) – 4:12

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Canada Alternative Rock[6]	4
Canada Rock Chart[7]	18
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)	20
US Rock Songs (Billboard)	25
Japan Hot 100[8]	41

References

1. ^ "Future Releases". allaccess.com. http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases. Retrieved 2011-10-08. 
2. ^ "Monarchy of Roses confirmed as second single from I’m With You". stadiumarcadium.com. http://stadium-arcadium.com/21-09-2011/monarchy-of-roses-single-im-with-you-november-14th-2011-red-hot-chili-peppers/red-hot-chili-peppers-news/article11308. Retrieved 2011-09-21. 
3. ^ Lockerz, Inc.. "Chad Smith's Photo". Lockerz.com. http://lockerz.com/s/144122733. Retrieved 2011-10-08. 
4. ^ youtube.com. "Red Hot Chili Peppers - Monarchy of Roses [Official Music Video"]. youtube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOgFHMEJMeY. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
5. ^ "Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Monarchy Of Roses' 3 track UK promo CD *MINT*". eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-Monarchy-Roses-3-track-UK-promo-CD-MINT-/150671686251?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL&hash=item2314bb7a6b. Retrieved 2011-10-08. 
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