“Change” is for everyone, starting out as a collection of small lyrical ideas, a song with tempo changes and the shifting of mood and pace in the chorus it stands out as the wonderful title track of this pensive EP.
Change is to adjust to new things, to transform; to revolutionize yourself. 2008 saw Shelly do all these things. In April 2008 she reached the regional final of ‘Live and Unsigned’ a national singing competition, in August she arrived in Toronto, Canada to record. In October of last year she was nominated by The Independent Singer-Songwriter Awards for two awards: Best New Artist and Best Adult Contemporary Song for “Love’s Not All There Is To It”. She also got an honourable mention in the 2008 Unisong Songwriting Competition. And this was before the official release of any studio material, so she thought it’s about time she got into the studio for real and released something for your listening pleasure! There is no point in an experience, an emotion a lyric or melody if not to be shared. “We all give out our hands but never understand why we live and learn for nothing in return”.
The ‘Change’ EP features a brand new version of “Love’s Not All There Is To It” as well as four other full band produced tracks and a beautiful acoustic arrangement of “Let Me Be the One”. With each play you’ll hear: the maturity of Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarah McLachlan, the loveliness of Jewel and a dash of Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell. You’ll be singing these uplifting and catchy melodies after the first play, every moment in every song was constructed through a life experience and 2009 continues to inspire change for Shelly. From an early age Shelly started working through the ABRSM syllabus in singing and piano. She has a wide interest in the arts; she trained in ballet and studied Performing Arts. Shelly continued to advance her studies and obtained a BA (Hons) in Music and Popular Music, whilst simultaneously working in a popular music duo. Shelly trained in both classical and contemporary music singing in small chamber ensembles and larger classical choirs. For many years Shelly was perfecting her 'instrument' and she went on to work as a freelance session singer with various bands, studio sessions and in shows. First and foremost she was always a vocalist and song writing was never a priority until she started accumulating high praise for one particular song - "Love's Not All There Is To It". Originally written to appear on a country compilation album, which actually never got to release. In hindsight this was a good thing, she was then free to use it to enter into the BBC New Talent for songwriters in which she was one of only 60 participants across the UK to attend a weekend of collaborative song writing with highly acclaimed songwriters and producers.
Shelly’s songs captivate; a blend of folk, country, pop and rock inspired by great songwriters such as Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Carole King and Beth-Nielsen-Chapman. Musically, vocally, eclectically, she is in the middle of where Norah Jones meets Kelly Clarkson. Comparative to female singer-songwriters like Paula Cole, Chantal Kreviazuk, Vonda Shepard and Sarah McLachlan her songs are powerful and emotive, they will leave you wanting more.
Shelly’s songs consist of melodic ballads and always start out life with clear piano driven hooks, even if other instrumentation is added. She is known for her often honest, auto-biographical lyircs Feeling the very core of a song is what’s important to her; clear, precise acoustic music has always been her passion. Any music should be able to be broken down and stand alone even with a simple piano accompaniment.
Shelly was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, but mostly grew up in rural Staffordshire, England. Having grown up here it was once that she was inspired to create a wistful, calming blend of country and contemporary pop. Having spent time away from home, in the city of Toronto, Canada Shelly finds herself finding new ways to write and perform as she plays with new musical ideas, lyrical themes and a mature approach to her ever-changing landscape of life and music. Shelly has a vast array of musicians she is influenced by and it would be hard to name them all, she knows who she aspires to and admires. “From a very early age I discovered the voice of Linda Ronstadt” she says “I can honestly say that if I had to name one person that made me want to get on stage and do nothing but stand there and sing it’s Linda”. “Some of my fondest childhood memories are taking out my parent’s old records placing them on the turntable and sitting for hours with headphones just listening to her over and over, studying her intonation”. “Vocally” she is Shelly’s ultimate idol. “She has an incredibly powerful voice, with crystal-like clarity, yet such a rich tone at the same time.” Along with Linda Ronstadt, she remembers listening to anything from Aaron Neville and the energy of The Neville Brothers, U2, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Fairground Attraction and Terence Trent D’Arby to Bob Seger and old country music greats like Willie Nelson and Hank Williams! “I almost wished I had lived twenty years earlier, my friends always used to say the music I listened to was old!” She is still a great fan of country music, nowadays it’s artists such as Trisha Yearwood, the Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Alison Moorer and Emmylou Harris. Then in her teens she heard Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Adia’ and she has been a fan of hers ever since, her along with artists such as The Indigo Girls, Vonda Shepard, Jewel and Paula Cole.
For Shelly music is a passion, song writing is a great release of the mind and emotions. “I'm very meditative in my thinking - insightful and reminiscent; my songs are not always about the obvious subjects they seem to be, but I want to write music people can relate to.”
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I'm in my final year at school now, and I've just done my Solo Musical Performance in the last show. I sang "No One But You" from "We Will Rock You" -- I loved every moment of it! :)
After you left, I stopped having singing lessons at school, and I got a singing scholarship, to get all my tutoring and examinations for free. A lady called Maxine Garner teaches me, and I've got my Grade 3 Musical Theatre Exam coming up... Tuesday 2nd December! The lessons with Maxine are stopping after Christmas, due to her being pregnant.
After Christmas, I'm going to go back to Lynne McGregor for my singing lessons - the music teacher from school... you remember?
I've started doing my applications for college, and even though I'm not sure where I'll end up at the moment, there is one thing that I know for definate -- I am carrying on with Performing Arts :)
I'm currently with an amateur operatic society, "The Porthill Players", and we've got a Christmas show on the 21st December called "Santa Clause is coming to town" -- I'm the first day of Christmas!!
How are you anyway? I bet you're having a fantastic time in Toronto - what are you doing with yourself?
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Shelly Quarmby is nominated to the Cultural Mall Best Music by Market List June 2008. Each month the List is updated and number one will be announced Jan. 2009. The Cultural Mall Best Music by Market List includes: Sting, Maxi Priest, W.i.l.l.i.a.M., Amy Weinhouse, No Circus, Profit Benjamin, Elephant Man, Solomon, Paper Boyz and other great independent musicians in their genres and markets worldwide. www. culturalmall. com (Cultural Mall Staff)
Thanks for allowing me to take up a little space here at your place. I love the music and keep up the writing. You gave a great voice and the passion shows through
thanks i saw you 2 :) you look good on t.v look better in person ;) thanks i hope my album gose good to good luck with your music and dont be a stranger
