Sumary:
She was classically trained as a soprano / mezzo-soprano at the Royal Academy of Music in London on the Bachelor of Music course between 2007-2011, but started to co-write and record her debut album "Arcadia" in 2010 before she graduated. This album was later released independently in 2015, followed by several singles, and her second album was release on December 2019.
Eurielle is known for her soundtrack work in addition to her own original music, and her credits include recording songs and vocals for Downton Abbey (Carnival Films), Born in China (Disneynature), Shazam! (New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.), and Class (2016 TV series) (BBC Worldwide).
Her songs have also been sampled by internationally famous artists with "Carry Me" from her debut album being incorporated by hip-hop trio Migos into their track, "Too Hotty", and "Rescue Me" being used by Headhunterz and SoundRush in a track by the same title, among other usages.
Early Life:
The only girl, and youngest of four children, Eurielle grew up in North Yorkshire (UK). Recognising from an early age that she had a talent for singing, her parents enrolled her at a local performing arts school, Kirkham Henry Performing Arts Centre, where she took regular dancing lessons in multiple disciplines as well as singing lessons from the age of 6. This led to her competing at many festivals where she enjoyed a high level of success, once winning the award for the most outstanding performance overall at Blackpool & Fylde Festival Of Music & Dance with her song and dance routine as "Cosette", performing "Castle On A Cloud" from the musical "Les Miserables".
Eurielle also took piano lessons from the age of 7 culminating in achieving a distinction at grade 8, as well as competing very seriously in the "Working Hunter Pony" division of the equine showing world between the age of 8 to 17. In this she was also very successful, twice winning at "The Horse Of The Year Show" on two separate ponies, and representing England for three years with one of them. But after turning 17 she decided to focus on her vocal training, and preparing to audition at the three major music conservatoires in London.
Training:
Following on from her earlier vocal training at Kirkham Henry Performing Arts Centre and later at her secondary school where she studied under a vocal scholarship, Eurielle gained a place in The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain where she remained a member until being awarded one of just 6 places available to study at The Royal Academy of Music in London on the Bachelor of Music course with a scholarship, starting in 2007. At The Royal Academy, Eurielle received lessons in vocal technique and performance from Beatrice Unsworth FRWCMD, HonARAM, Iain Ledingham MA, FRAM, FRCO, and the late Noelle Barker OBE, before successfully completing her course in 2011.
Arcadia (Debut Album):
Having been introduced in 2010 to multi-platinum producer, Ryan Laubscher (p.k.a. Ryan Louder), who has worked with Dido, Katherine Jenkins, Pixie Lott and Russell Watson, Eurielle began to co-write and record her debut album with him that year; a process which took four years to complete and resulted in the production of fourteen songs. Eurielle released "Arcadia" independently in December 2015. It has gone on to accumulate millions of streams across multiple platforms as well as being sampled by several internationally famous artists.
Her natural ability to connect with her voice, coupled with a pure simplicity of tone has subsequently resulted in strong demand for her vocals for high profile film, TV and video game soundtracks from pre-eminent composers including Emmy Award winning John Lunn, Harry Potter composer Nicholas Hooper, and two time Ivor Novello Award winning Benjamin Wallfisch, seeing Eurielle record for the likes of Downton Abbey, Disney, the BBC, the Rio Paralympics 2016, Kaleidoscope Pictures, and 20th Century Fox throughout the course of this year alone.
Goodbye Butterfly (Second Album):
In 2018, Eurielle was introduced to songwriter and leading film & TV soundtrack composer, Charlie Mole whose credits include writing songs for Kylie Minogue and Chaka Khan, and soundtracks for Mr Selfridge, The Importance of Being Earnest (2002 film), Othello (1995 film), Dorian Gray (2009 film), and The Sopranos. Shortly afterwards in August of that year they began to co-write and record her second album together, culminating in nine new original songs and a cover version of "Song To The Siren" (originally recorded by Tim Buckley), plus an alternative version of one of the original songs. The album was recorded in world renowned Lyndhurst Hall in AIR Studios (London) with 36 musicians from The Chamber Orchestra Of London and 16 singers from RSVP Voices under the baton of conductor Alastair King (Harry Potter (film series), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, Downton Abbey), and was mixed and mastered by engineer Paul Golding (Downton Abbey, The Lord of the Rings (film series), Inspector Morse (TV series)). The album was released on 13th December 2019.
Critical Reception:
“A throwing together of Vangelis and Enya; I absolutely love this!”
Ollie Winiberg (BBC Introducing – Essex)
“A modern masterpiece… would slot into the background of an epic fantasy film without a second thought.”
Kat Bagshawe (Love Music Magazine)
“An attractive mixture of classically influenced writing infused with a modern production, reminiscent of that of Enya, but more contemporary and cinematic.”
Michael Waggett (Former Chairman of The City Of London Sinfonia)
Song To the Siren
Eurielle Lyrics
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I did all my best to smile
'Til your singing eyes and fingers
Drew me loving to your isle
And you sang
"Sail to me
Sail to me
Here I am
Here I am
Waiting to hold you
Did I dream you dreamed about me
Were you hare when I was fox
Now my foolish boat is leaning
Broken lovelorn on your rocks
For you sing
"Touch me not
Touch me not
Come back tomorrow
O my heart
O my heart
Shies from the sorrow"
I am puzzled as the oyster
I am troubled as the tide
Should I stand amid your breakers
Or should I lie with death my bride
Hear me sing
"Swim to me
Swim to me
Let me enfold you
Here I am
Here I am
Waiting to hold you"
The lyrics of “Song to the Siren” are about a person who seems to be lost at sea, searching for someone or something that will guide them to safety. The first verse paints a picture of loneliness and anxiety, as the person is “long afloat on shipless oceans”. Despite this, they try to maintain a positive outlook, but it is only when they encounter the person with “singing eyes and fingers” that they feel a sense of comfort and safety. The chorus echoes the request of the mysterious figure to “sail to me” and to be enfolded in their embrace. There is a sense of longing and neediness in the verses, as the singer wonders whether the person they have encountered was dreaming of them as they were of the other. They begin to question their own direction, feeling as though they are adrift and broken, as the person tells them to “come back tomorrow” and their heart shies away from the sorrow.
The final verse captures the feeling of being torn between two options, as the singer wonders whether they should “stand amid your breakers or should I lie with death my bride”. They are troubled and puzzled, feeling as though they must choose between safety and comfort, or danger and mystery. The chorus returns, this time with a new request to “swim to me”, and echoes the earlier plea to be held and embraced. The lyrics are evocative and poetic, capturing the sense of longing, confusion, and desire that comes with the search for connection and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Long afloat on shipless oceans
I felt lost and adrift, with no sense of direction.
I did all my best to smile
I tried to stay positive in the face of uncertainty.
'Til your singing eyes and fingers
But when I saw and heard the way you expressed yourself, it drew me to you.
Drew me loving to your isle
I felt a deep and genuine attraction to you.
And you sang
Your voice had a powerful effect on me.
"Sail to me
You wanted me to come to you.
Let me enfold you"
You wanted to embrace me and make me feel safe.
Here I am
And here I am, ready for you.
Waiting to hold you
I want to feel your embrace too.
Did I dream you dreamed about me
I wonder if you've been thinking about me too.
Were you hare when I was fox
Did our paths cross at different times, like two animals in a fable?
Now my foolish boat is leaning
But now I'm in a vulnerable position, my heart feels exposed and weak.
Broken lovelorn on your rocks
I've been hurt deeply, and it seems like you're the only one who can comfort me.
For you sing
You're still trying to draw me in.
"Touch me not
But you're also afraid of getting hurt, and you don't want me to touch you.
Come back tomorrow
You want me to give you time to think things over.
O my heart
You're speaking from the deepest part of yourself.
O my heart
You're speaking from the deepest part of yourself.
Shies from the sorrow"
You don't want to face the pain that comes with love and loss.
I am puzzled as the oyster
I feel confused and bewildered, like an oyster trying to find its way in the ocean.
I am troubled as the tide
I'm swept up in the ebb and flow of my emotions.
Should I stand amid your breakers
Should I take a risk and dive into the turbulent waters of your love?
Or should I lie with death my bride
Or should I give up and embrace the darkness that seems to be closing in around me?
Hear me sing
But I'm still drawn to you, and I want to make my feelings clear.
"Swim to me
I'm asking you to take that same leap of faith toward me.
Let me enfold you
I want to embrace you, and make you feel safe and loved.
Here I am
I'm still here, waiting for you.
Waiting to hold you"
I'm ready and willing to hold you in my arms, and never let you go.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Larry Beckett, Tim Buckley
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