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Migration - Emily Bell (Original Song)
Firstly, I am sorry to any ornithologists that clicked on this video, hoping for a song about birds 🐦! I use migration as a metaphor for the protective power of space between people in the context of mental illness. This song explores the effect that mental health can have on relationships, through the lens of a relationship that ended when I was 16.
I took a different approach to this arrangement, improvising all of the parts except for the guitar and lead vocal. Most of the time, I didn’t know what notes I was playing or how the harmony would come together, resulting in some interesting tension within the song, which I think lends itself to the folk genre. I hope you enjoy listening!
Lyrics:
Clearing out my Mother's house
I had to stop and cry
On the top shelf was a pile of 'get well soon' cards
And the letters that he wrote
When I was in the hospital
He cared so deeply
At first, it was all left to his mind
But then it got too close to the bone
So he cut me out his life
Had to cut me out his life
I don't want to be someone who's scary to love
Though it was not my fault, the shame eats me up
These days I've found a good view from above
And I don't think he'd fit into the frame anymore
Like birds with the seasons
Escaping the lands that cannot feed them
The distance grew vast
But it meant that we could last
He was asking after me
My Mum consoled him
He was asking after me
What could she tell him?
He cared so deeply
At first it was all left to his mind
But then it got too close to the bone
So he cut me out his life
Had to cut me out his life
I don't want to be someone who's scary to love
Though it was not my fault, the shame eats me up
These days I've found a good view from above
And I don't think he'd fit into the frame anymore
Once attempts had been made
To describe all the pain that I had been through
You said you felt betrayed
Said I stabbed you in the back
Could you turn around and see that was not me?
Could you turn around and face reality?
But he cared so deeply
At first it was all left to his mind
But then it got too close to the bone
So he cut me out his life
Had to cut me out his life
I don't want to be someone who's scary to love
Though it was not my fault, the shame eats me up
These days I've found a good view from above
And I don't think he'd fit into the frame
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore
#emilybell #originalsong #mentalhealth #migration #fiddle #violin #strings #improvisation #improv #bipolardisorder #folkmusic #singersongwriter
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Soccer Practice - Lizzy McAlpine (Cover by Emily Bell)
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I hope you enjoy my arrangement of Soccer Practice by @LizzyMcAlpine! I was recently lucky enough to see her in concert. Soccer Practice was on the setlist, and the live version was stunning. The absence of strings is certainly not a problem that needed fixing, but I thought it would be fun to make an arrangement. Cello: Alison Bell Violin, guitar and vocals: Emily Bell #lizzymcalpine #soccerpr...
Fortune - Laura Marling (Emily Bell Cover) | live from the Grain Barge, Bristol
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I hope you enjoy my live cover of 'Fortune' by @lauramarling, which is my favourite song from one of my all time favourite albums 'Song For Our Daughter'. It was my first time playing on a boat and the audience were wonderfully quiet. Some of the lyrics are in the wrong order but I guess that's the beauty of a live performance. I considered making my own strings arrangement, but as the strings ...
Drawn In Chalk - Emily Bell (Original Song)
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I hope enjoy listening to my song 'Drawn In Chalk'! I wondered if at times, the music is too upbeat to convey the meaning of the lyrics. So in retrospect, I'm calling it an artistic choice to represent the state of denial 🤨. Let me know what you think! (verse 1) lines drawn in chalk and washed by the rain yeah I told him not to walk this ground with time, it all compounds (pre chorus) tired of ...
WILDFLOWER - Billie Eilish (Cover by Emily Bell)
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I hope you enjoy my arrangement of 'WILDFLOWER' by ​⁠@BillieEilish! Thank you to my Mum, Alison, for playing the cello part so beautifully! #billieeilish #cover #strings #cello #violin #emilybell
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell (Cover by Emily Bell)
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I hope you enjoy my cover of 'Both Sides Now' by @JoniMitchell! Her performance of this song at the Grammy Awards moved me a lot, and brought the song back to my attention. The song is special to me for reasons close to my heart, so it felt important to get the arrangement right. #JoniMitchell #EmilyBell #Cover #Acousticcover #strings #violin
What He Wrote - Laura Marling (Cover by Emily Bell)
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I hope you enjoy my cover of 'What He Wrote' by ​⁠@lauramarling! I'm in awe of the fact she wrote a song of such maturity at only 19. I discovered that this song was inspired by letters from a wife to her husband in the Second World War, and also forbidden love, for which she asks the Goddess Hera (Goddess of Women and Marriage) for forgiveness. #violin #LauraMarling #EmilyBell #acousticcover #...
When The Fog Comes Down - Emily Bell (Original Song)
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I hope you enjoy my song 'When The Fog Comes Down'. I often find it more difficult to finish songs than other compositions, so it feels good to have written a song from start to finish. Lyrics: yesterday was a gentle reminder that maybe there will always be days when the fog comes down and no one can change the weather that’s how it feels sometimes in my head I can’t shift these blue feelings m...
No Man - Olivia Dean (Cover by Emily Bell)
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No Man - Olivia Dean (Cover by Emily Bell)
To Someone From A Warm Climate (Uiscefhuaraithe) - Hozier (Cover by Emily Bell)
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To Someone From A Warm Climate (Uiscefhuaraithe) - Hozier (Cover by Emily Bell)
ur so pretty - Wasia Project (Cover by Emily Bell)
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ur so pretty - Wasia Project (Cover by Emily Bell)
What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish (Cover by Emily Bell)
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What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish (Cover by Emily Bell)
Revolution 0 - boygenius (Cover by Emily Bell)
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Revolution 0 - boygenius (Cover by Emily Bell)
Motion Sickness - Phoebe Bridgers (Cover by Emily Bell)
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Motion Sickness - Phoebe Bridgers (Cover by Emily Bell)
Colour Me In - Damien Rice (Cover by Emily Bell)
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Colour Me In - Damien Rice (Cover by Emily Bell)
Complex - Katie Gregson-MacLeod (Cover by Emily Bell)
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Complex - Katie Gregson-MacLeod (Cover by Emily Bell)
Ceilings - Lizzy McAlpine (Cover by Emily Bell)
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Ceilings - Lizzy McAlpine (Cover by Emily Bell)
See You Soon - Coldplay (Cover by Emily Bell)
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See You Soon - Coldplay (Cover by Emily Bell)

ความคิดเห็น

  • @moietlocean
    @moietlocean 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So beautiful <3

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! ❤️

    • @moietlocean
      @moietlocean 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I sing too, if you want to listen to my covers you are welcome on my channel ! ☺️

  • @Santa-l4j
    @Santa-l4j 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn emily the lyrics and vocals and everything!!!😭😭❤️❤️

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ah thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

  • @HowJenRoper
    @HowJenRoper 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, Emily. It was lovely to hear another original song from you: both thoughtful and melodic. Thank you! Jennifer

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Jennifer. Thank you so much for listening!

  • @AndrewCainGuitar
    @AndrewCainGuitar 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Emily. A beautiful song.really enjoyed it. Uncle Andy😂

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I appreciate it! :)

  • @remi1279
    @remi1279 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this was great!! may i ask what chords you’re using?

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Remi! I’m using the same chords as on Ultimate Guitar, except I’ve added an Asus4 after the A in some places. It’s the same as the open A chord, but with third fret on the B string. Hope that helped!

  • @DrAlvin-cg3zv
    @DrAlvin-cg3zv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you should be the famous one

  • @alisonbell-d9d
    @alisonbell-d9d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great singing and playing. Loved it. Xx

  • @HowJenRoper
    @HowJenRoper 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, Emily. We loved the resonance of your voice at this venue. Well done!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Yeah the sound guy knew what he was doing!

  • @ChowMeinWarrior
    @ChowMeinWarrior 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, Emily! Welcome back!

  • @armmagan
    @armmagan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful! I just wish I could hear your voice more in the sections where the violin rises.

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback!

  • @ryandj8
    @ryandj8 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mmmmhello??? This is beautiful!!!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      mmmhello again!! Thanks so much!

  • @vickyrosenfield9688
    @vickyrosenfield9688 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AndrewCainGuitar
    @AndrewCainGuitar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Emily. Great song. I really enjoy hear😂ing you sing and play. Uncle Andy 4:22

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @pedrohenriquest4369
    @pedrohenriquest4369 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so good s2 s2 s2 💕💕

  • @kanyinsolaerunkulu6719
    @kanyinsolaerunkulu6719 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous ❤

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Kanyinsola!

  • @fredhasopinions
    @fredhasopinions 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shit this is good. Need to go digging for more music by you.

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy what you find :)

  • @maryzionbatalladelacruz4725
    @maryzionbatalladelacruz4725 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is so beautiful. 🥹

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @kanyinsolaerunkulu6719
    @kanyinsolaerunkulu6719 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please please please can you post a violin tutorial on the song or like the sheet music, I want to perform this song in school and I don’t know how to play it, it would mean a lot if you did 🥹❤️

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've updated the description of the video with a link to the pdf of my arrangement! I hope you enjoy playing it and good luck with the performance! Let me know if you have any further questions :)

    • @kanyinsolaerunkulu6719
      @kanyinsolaerunkulu6719 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Emily_Bell thank you so much this means a lot ❤️

  • @HowJenRoper
    @HowJenRoper 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Emily. This is one of my favourite songs as the words are so thoughtful and your voice suited the lyrical nature of the music. Very well done!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much. I’m happy to hear it’s one of your favourite songs!

  • @briansaunders9280
    @briansaunders9280 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn you're good. Love the Taylor guitar

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Brian for the kind words!

  • @ChowMeinWarrior
    @ChowMeinWarrior 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, Emily! Welcome back!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for listening!

  • @IgorCos
    @IgorCos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I Really loved The violin background. Great song

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Igor!

  • @HowJenRoper
    @HowJenRoper 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Emily, this is a lovely song: melodic, moving and hopeful. Well done, we look forward to hearing more of your own compositions!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much, Jennifer & Howard! I’m working on some new compositions!

  • @OboeCanAm
    @OboeCanAm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!!! Thank you!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for listening!

  • @briancervantes6449
    @briancervantes6449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are so damn talented, I hope everyone finds your talent.

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Brian! Such kind words!

  • @roxanae.scurtu3354
    @roxanae.scurtu3354 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful interpretation. Thank you so much for reminding me about this song, I enjoyed your version so much!!!! ❤❤❤

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Roxana! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @GegeK-kd4mv
    @GegeK-kd4mv ปีที่แล้ว

    Being in love with this song at the moment you really killed this cover🩷

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @ChowMeinWarrior
    @ChowMeinWarrior ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Emily! Long time no see!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for taking the time to listen!

  • @timmyasikin4177
    @timmyasikin4177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @lucid.illusion
    @lucid.illusion ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so beautiful, ty for sharing ♥️

  • @silentdilemma
    @silentdilemma ปีที่แล้ว

    I was really hoping to see an original song from you and here it is! If I can be so bold, I’m proud of you for putting your own work out there. Of course, all lyrics are in the eye of the beholder but I think I can relate to some degree. I’m nearing 50 and depression visits me less frequently these days than my utterly chaotic 20s. It is indeed like an old friend, being so familiar. Almost like a blanket. That said, maybe I’m so used to it that I’ve just integrated it into my life. I prefer to be alone most of the time anyway so it’s difficult to tell where I end and my old friend begins. But I’ve come this far and I’m, for want of a better word, happy. Keep calm and carry on, and keep writing beautiful songs. And for the love of god don’t delete anything! Worst habit I have, deleting everything on bad days…. TH-cam videos, recordings, song ideas, everything because I’m suddenly convinced it’s all shit, regardless of what my peers tell me.

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! It’s so nice to hear that you can relate to the song, and to read such an eloquently written comment, which so accurately describes the meaning behind the song.

  • @_WeAreSeeds_
    @_WeAreSeeds_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful Interpretation.! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊 🎶

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed listening!

  • @Jennifer.lucero
    @Jennifer.lucero ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this sounds lovely! I actually covered this song as well if you want to give it a listen! :)

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jennifer! I’ll give your cover a listen :)

  • @jaqteiix
    @jaqteiix ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing ❤

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you ❤️

  • @pumkitdrawz
    @pumkitdrawz ปีที่แล้ว

    omgg this is beautiful!! thanks for sharing with the world<3

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your kind words! It means a lot :)

  • @rambahadurgurung9834
    @rambahadurgurung9834 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woww 👏 👏 👏 👏 ❤

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @robertbell182
    @robertbell182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Emily!

  • @mtvisuals8915
    @mtvisuals8915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great version 👏👏👏

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @merlesauer5920
    @merlesauer5920 ปีที่แล้ว

    The violin part kills me ❤

  • @endijsrozkalns7825
    @endijsrozkalns7825 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @shelbyjohnson1413
    @shelbyjohnson1413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing instrumentals! And I love your voice too. Good job :)

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @ezzie7604
    @ezzie7604 ปีที่แล้ว

    you’ve honestly got the perfect voice to cover phoebe

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ezzie! That’s really kind of you!

  • @juliajulia584
    @juliajulia584 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Pianoskee
    @Pianoskee ปีที่แล้ว

    really good ive always wanted to learn the guitar and the violin but I play the piano

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

    • @Pianoskee
      @Pianoskee ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Emily_Bell 👍

  • @ryandj8
    @ryandj8 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI IM A FAN OMGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! SO LOVELY❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Omg u play The violin toooo!!!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so kind! Thank you! I just listened to your cover of ‘I love you’ by Billie Eilish and wow it’s so good!

    • @ryandj8
      @ryandj8 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Emily_Bell aww that's so nicee of you thank you so much❤️❤️!!!!! I really wanna cover this song so badddd but I can't rn. Do you have Instagram?? I'd like to follow you if that's okay. ::))))

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryandj8 I don’t have a music Instagram but my handle is @_emily_bell_

  • @connormack
    @connormack ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent music, Emily!! Your voice colored this song in such an interesting and unique way! Brilliant. I'm a new subscriber and fellow indie singer on here. Keep it up!

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words, Connor! I just checked out your channel and you have a very pure voice and clean guitar playing style! I’ve subscribed so I look forward to your next video!

  • @elizabethkulish9368
    @elizabethkulish9368 ปีที่แล้ว

    sooo beautiful !!!! x

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @m3lizard
    @m3lizard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your cover!!!!! So good 🎻🎸

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @silentdilemma
    @silentdilemma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely arrangement! Five seconds flat is a pretty damn good album, definitely a highlight for the year. If you haven't seen it, I recommend checking out the beautiful cover that Maro and Lizzy did of Bon Iver's Hey Ma back in 2020.

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I agree; five seconds flat has become one of my favourite albums. I'll check out the cover you suggested.

  • @silentdilemma
    @silentdilemma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice cover! Glad to see that someone else stabilises their fingerpicking with their pinkie finger on the soundboard. I've been doing that for years and assumed it was bad technique.

    • @Emily_Bell
      @Emily_Bell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I've seen a few guitarists who use that technique. It certainly makes it feel easier.