Musical autobiography by Nell Smith

Birth

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 17:25:52 UTC

I was born in 2007 in Leeds, UK.

2007 was the year that 'Antichrist Television Blues' was released by the band 'Arcade Fire'. A band that would later on become one of my favourites.

Five years old

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 17:29:16 UTC

In 2012 this song was released, I was five and I feel this best suits being a little kid even if the song is talking about a different age group.

The move

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 18:12:05 UTC

When I was five my parents decided to move to Canada, we moved to a small town in BC. Nowadays this is a song I relate to or listen to when I feel sad or defeated, I connect it to our move because at first I was upset to be leaving behind my friends and family. As well as the struggle of starting a new school and having to make friends.

2017

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 18:18:49 UTC

In 2017 this album was released, I had always listened to Arcade Fire with my dad so when he heard they were touring and going to Calgary which was pretty close to us, he decided to buy tickets!

The Flaming Lips

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 18:25:41 UTC

I had always listened to music as a coping strategy, to help focus, or to help guide my emotions. Around age ten I started becoming more and more in love with music and my favourite band was 'The Flaming Lips'

My dad started taking me to Flaming Lip concerts which I loved.

Love for Music

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 18:28:15 UTC

I started listening to more different music and was very into Billie Eilish. I sang along to her songs when I realized maybe I was actually a good singer, I learnt to play the guitar to accompany my singing.

Running up the hill

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 19:55:38 UTC

I continued to explore singers and more unique artists such as Kate Bush, my dad took me to more Flaming Lips Shows and I realized that music is my calling, passion, and way to connect with others.

My Album

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 19:58:11 UTC

After meeting the singer of the Flaming lips I worked with him on some cover songs which led to my album, the accomplishment I am most proud of.

Teen things

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 20:00:25 UTC

After releasing my album I was invited on tour with the band. After many cancellations because of covid I finally did it and got up on many stages over the U.K and U.S

I was living out my teenage years in a way different to others but had a lot of fun.

Debut

itsnellsmithmusic — 2024-01-31 20:03:47 UTC

This may not be a song or even end up being the cover for my new album but I worked long and hard on an album of my own original songs with Penelope Isles, a band from the U.K

I am proud to say I am a musician and music has guided me to become who I am today.