UK based singer/songwriter Katie Ellen was 16 when she started writing but was ready to release music after performing live and teaching as a vocal coach for many years. Last year, she released her five-track debut EP, ‘These Little Words’ which garnered high praise and attention from many radio stations and blogs.
Her new single release, “Yours” started out as a three-chord song that Katie wrote between teaching sessions and when it was finished she knew she had to record it. Unable to afford to record again in a pro studio, she faced a long wait until she had the finances to do so. As a result, she decided to upgrade her basic home set up and put together her own DIY studio with an interface and mic. After she recorded the song, Katie approached producer Tobi Davis (@producedbytobi) to mix and master it.
The bare-bones arrangement of piano and violin lay down an unhurried melody drenched in warmth which complements Katie Ellen’s pillow soft, angelic vocals. The first 1:14 of the song is the piano’s quiet but intense minimal chord progression. Then the violin unobtrusively joins in, adding a soothing, but an emotive backdrop. The fading out of its strings at the end of the song brings about a gentle finality.
Katie’s emotionally raw vocals express a vulnerability throughout. Her vocals climb effortlessly to reach gorgeous high notes during the chorus. At the 1:51 mark of the chorus, there’s a beautiful extension at the tail end of a hit high note, like an emotional catch in one’s voice. There are a couple of other places in the song where this occurs but this one grabs your attention.
Lyrically, the song conveys the roller coaster ride of being in love and trying to sort out the complexity of feelings it entails. A hidden gem in the lyrics is if you say falling in love is not something you would do, don’t be so sure; you might one day find yourself where you thought you’d never be and admitting you were wrong.
Whether you’re in love for the first time or been in love for a long time, “Yours” will speak to your heart.
“Yours” will be released on June 15 on all platforms. Pre-order/save HERE.
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“Yours” Single Preview