Schilling ventures presents "Kite", the first single from her debut album "Above the Trees".
Schilling grew up with the alternative rock movement that popularized Caldas da Rainha in the 1990s. She studied Landscape Architecture and attended the Conservatory of Music where she studied guitar and vocals. In 2012, she joined the band loopooloo and released the "loopooloo EP" (2013). She was also part of a jazz quintet with whom she recorded the "Blue EP" (2016). In 2015 she released her Covers EP and short after the single "Bite the Bullet" (2016).
The songs from “Above the Trees” were all composed on an old acoustic guitar inherited from her grandfather after the difficult time that followed her mother’s death. The sound of these songs is based on folk elements, but also of rock and jazz. Her influences come from a different range of artists such as Beck, Nico, Elliott Smith, Cat Power, Bill Callahan, Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, Nick Cave, Portishead, Tom Jobim, Chet Baker and Blossom Dearie.
The album features some great musicians as Filipe Melo (piano), João Hasselberg (bass / double bass), Bruno Pedroso (drums), and special guests such as the Brazilian singer Marina Vello (Bonde do Role, Marina Gasolina, Madrid), and the guitarists Joao Firmino and Mario Delgado, among others.
"Kite" flies through the memories of a life and seems to decipher love. A journey that, despite everything, runs through any destination without fear. An intrinsic freedom in the form of a song, whose melancholy opens up to a scene full of light, where possibilities are endless. The voice of Nadia Schilling sets the tone and in a steady compass, together with the piano and with a string quartet that raises the narrative, keeps its search for new horizons.
Kite music video was directed and animated by the great visual artist Joao Pombeiro.
Bad as Me
Nadia Schilling Lyrics
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I hold ten slots
One awful song
Got out, now got to run
When all my dreams keep falling down
(But I′ll turn all this around)
Begin a hundred times
Should throw the raft away
I'll find some flashlight on my way
(I won′t pretend to be the same)
Some say the end is there
But I can't see it from where I stand
Some say the world still turns
There's sun in China it might show up
Forgive the back and forth
Some anchors drop, crush what it′s worth
But you know, you′re bad as me
Don't run for cover, walk on your feet
(Even when sore, tired and beat)
Some say the end is there
But I can′t see it from where I stand
Some say the world still turns
There's sun in China it might show up
Some say the end is there
But I can′t see it from where I stand
Some say the world still turns
There's sun in China it might show up
Some say the end is there
But I can′t see it from where I stand
Some say the world still turns
There's sun in China it might show up
In Nadia Schilling's song "Bad as Me," the lyrics suggest a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The lines, "Begin a new beginning" and "Begin a hundred times" indicate a willingness to keep trying, no matter how many times one may fail. The line, "Even with nauseas of all kinds," suggests that the journey may not be an easy one, but the singer is determined to continue. The lyrics, "Forgive the back and forth" indicate a sense of self-forgiveness and acceptance of the ups and downs of the journey.
The theme of the song seems to be centered around the idea that although there may be challenges along the way, the possibility of positive outcomes still exists. The line, "Some say the end is there, But I can't see it from where I stand," indicates a refusal to give up hope, even in the face of uncertainty. The message of the song is ultimately one of perseverance, urging the listener to keep going, even when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Begin a new beginning
Starting again with a fresh perspective
I hold ten slots
I have many opportunities available
One awful song
A negative experience or memory
Got out, now got to run
Escaping from a bad situation and moving forward
When all my dreams keep falling down
Feeling discouraged when goals are not achieved
(But I′ll turn all this around)
Believing in the ability to change and improve
Begin a hundred times
Starting over many times
Even with nauseas of all kinds
Despite feeling overwhelmed and sick of the situation
Should throw the raft away
Giving up and abandoning a helpful resource
I'll find some flashlight on my way
Discovering a new way to overcome challenges
(I won′t pretend to be the same)
Acknowledging personal growth and change
Some say the end is there
Some believe that the end is near
But I can't see it from where I stand
Having a different perspective and not seeing the same danger
Some say the world still turns
Some believe that life goes on
There's sun in China it might show up
There is still hope and possibility
Forgive the back and forth
Apologizing for being indecisive or inconsistent
Some anchors drop, crush what it′s worth
Some things can bring down or destroy what is valuable
But you know, you′re bad as me
Acknowledging shared flaws and imperfections
Don't run for cover, walk on your feet
Face difficult situations head-on and with courage
(Even when sore, tired and beat)
Even when feeling physically and emotionally drained
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sónia Pereira
Delicia de música, não me canso de ouvir <3
Nadia Schilling
Obrigada ;)
Get Ready With Maddie
De uma beleza arrebatadora ❤️ voz e vídeo... Simplesmente divino.
Delfina Vasques
Fabuloso momento... Outro e outro
Hugo's Desk ™
Damn Joao... this is a very good video and amazing song from Nadia. Congrats to the both of you.
João Pombeiro
Obrigado, Hugo. Fico contente que tenhas gostado do vídeo. Até dá para jogar ao "Spot the VFX".
Ricardo Moreira
João Pombeiro Dá? Com direito a "Breakdown" e tudo? Onde? Nem me tinha passado pela cabeça! 🙃 Umm.. terá sido o céu? Inserido numa máscara? Pois... para aquele sol à hora certa.
Nice!
Ricardo Moreira
"... it might show up"... and it did!
E assim se faz um vídeo da forma mais simples, diz-se tanto, e ainda se consegue um belíssimo resultado destes.
João Pombeiro
Obrigado, Ricardo. Abraço.
O Mar Superior
devotional songs