Mary Elle A versatile artist with a passion for music. She started singing at an early age and she picked up the guitar in college. From her choir to voiceovers to her vocalists in sessions, Mary-eL’s musical journey brings her a unique and versatile experience. Mary-eL draws on this experience to explore her own unique style while exploring her various genres. She sees her music as fluid, stating:[music] You can go back to a specific moment you experienced and feel like you are back there. ”Mary-eL’s experience and her fluid abilities make her a unique artist who enjoys creating her timeless sounds.
Please tell us about your musical background. How old were you when you started playing guitar and what sparked your passion?
When I was little, I always liked singing. I sat in front of the TV and listened to the radio and sang all the songs for hours. I was moved by the fact that there are people who can express things that are usually difficult to express through music and lyrics. I had a guitar when I was younger, but I didn’t start playing it until I got to college where I played a lot of acoustic. I sang in several choirs and a cappella groups while there. When I started playing in bands and doing gigs, I started to fall in love with playing. Over time, I worked as a session vocalist in various studios, singing songs in multiple genres. From there, I explored every avenue I could find in music.
All of that taught me a lot of variety. Along with that, I have traveled all sorts of musical paths: radio commercials and voice-overs, sit-ins with different artists, national tours with different bands, being part of many albums and songs, and many others. played. Great venue’s along the way!
What drives you to wake up every day and keep chasing your dreams?
In the current situation it can be quite difficult to do. I’ve had to dig deep to keep it going, but “calling” won’t let you rest. If it’s for you, it will keep you engaged. An undeniable desire to express yourself in and within music is what drives me.
Please tell us about the songwriting process. What environment do you think people need to be most creative in?
Between studio sessions and shows, it had to be ‘on’ in different environments. In the studio, you have to be in the zone to capture and express your emotions. When I perform live, I like to tune in to everything that’s happening on and off stage: the musicians, the music, the audience, and the overall energy. I take it all in and express myself according to my mood at the moment.
On the solo side, if I’m writing to a track or chord I’ve been playing, I like to get comfortable, throw on my headphones and just loop and immerse myself until the melody pops into my head… I often write lyrics based on the emotions I convey.
It’s all about the vibe right now and how it inspires me.
what guitar are you playing now? If possible, list the top 2-3.
My PRS Angelus Acoustic and PRS 245 Electric. These two are my “hard workers” so to speak.
Please complete the following sentences. .
I believe that music has power. It covers everything. For me, music means many things. Nostalgia, emotion, expression. it’s a clock. You can go back to a specific moment you experienced and feel like you are back there. A full range of emotions can be performed while playing or listening to a song. Music can be personal or universal. It can be very healing. Music can deeply influence people in so many compelling ways.
~ by guitarists Gabby, Jennale Adams and Fayola Waithe
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