The sisters are classically-trained musicians. Emerging from the artist colony of Fort Collins on the Eastern slope of Colorado, SHEL is sophisticated and youthful, emotional and lighthearted, classic and eccentric. SHEL's engaging live show is marked with a prodigy's creativity and a veteran's instinct for entertaining. At every performance, SHEL delights audiences with their unique songwriting style and fresh, new sound.
"SHEL has delivered one of the most impressive debuts of the year..." Chris Douridas, KCRW, Los Angeles
"These girls are sooooo amazing... the Sky's the Limit!" Chris Conn, Conman Radio/Dial Global
"SHEL performs with the precision of a heat seeking missile." Paul Kennerley, Award-winning Songwriter
Sarah, 19 (Violin, Bass) - Immensely gifted as a violinist and vocalist, Sarah also shines with her bass chops. Highly creative, Sarah's diverse artistic talents have lead her to be the primary designer of SHEL's original graphics and videography. She is also the undisputed ambassador of fun at every show.
Hannah, 22 (Piano, Keyboards) An award-winning young composer and pianist, Hannah also sings and helps arrange SHEL's unique vocal harmonies. Hannah has been studying at Colorado State University for the past three years where she's concentrated on piano performance and composition.
Eva, 20 (Mandolin, Electric Mandolin, Cello) Lead vocalist and one of the band's primary writers, Eva's passion and talent for playing both acoustic and electric mandolin has received widespread recognition. Involved in every phase of arranging and production, Eva records much of the band's tracks in their home studio.
Liza, 16 (Drums, Percussion) - Liza's natural polyrhythmic ability was spotted at an early age. Not only is she the drummer for the band, Liza is equally proficient on the Djembe and Roland Hand Sonic drum. Her creative approach to percussion enables her to create the unique rhythm patterns that help define SHEL's music.
The group glides effortlessly atop the lilting, sublime voices of the Holbrook sisters, Sarah, Hannah, Eva and Liza. But Shel's appeal goes way beyond the vocals. These gals are exceptional musicians as well, with each member playing an array of instruments including violin, electric bass, piano, mandolin to drums. The sisters, which got their start backing their singer-songwriter dad Andrew, have already attracted the attention of soundtrack supervisor extraordinaire, Chris Douridas from KCRW, who listed their six-song EP, Try To Scream, as "one of the most impressive debuts of the year." Couldn't agree more.
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Sleigh Ride
SHEL Lyrics
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Ring ting tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
Let's go, Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
It's grand, Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song
Of a wintery fairy land
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together
Like birds of a feather would be
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
Let's go, Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
It's grand, Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song
Of a wintery fairy land
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
Let's go, Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
It's grand, Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song
Of a wintery fairy land
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Ring ting tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
With you, with you, with you
The song "Sleigh Ride" by Shel is an upbeat, joyful tune that captures the excitement and wonder of a winter sleigh ride. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a snowy day, with sleigh bells jingling and friends calling out in excitement. The singer is thrilled to be sharing the experience with someone special, and they revel in the cozy warmth of their closeness. As they glide through a winter wonderland, they sing and enjoy the beauty around them, completely immersed in the magic of the moment.
The song is full of evocative images that help the listener imagine the scene: the snow falling outside, the cheeks rosy with cold, the feeling of being snuggled up together, like "birds of a feather." The repetition of the "Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up" refrain adds to the sense of excitement and anticipation, and the final line, "With you, with you, with you," emphasizes the joy of sharing this moment with someone else.
Overall, Shel's "Sleigh Ride" is a charming, lively holiday song that celebrates the joy of winter and the warmth of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Listen to the sound of the ringing sleigh bells
Ring ting tingling too
They make a high pitched, repetitive sound
Come on, it's lovely weather
This is a great time to go outside
For a sleigh ride together with you
Let's enjoy this experience together
Outside the snow is falling
Snow is gently descending from the sky
And friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
We can hear our friends calling out to us
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
Let's go, let's move forward
Let's go, Let's look at the show
Let's take a look around us as we move
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
We're moving through a magical world covered in snow
It's grand, Just holding your hand
The experience is wonderful because I'm with you
We're gliding along with a song
We're moving smoothly, and there's music in the air
Of a wintery fairy land
It feels like we're in a magical, winter wonderland
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
Our faces are red and flushed from the cold, but it feels good
And comfy cozy are we
We're comfortable and snug together
We're snuggled up together
We're cuddling close to stay warm
Like birds of a feather would be
We're like two birds, naturally drawn together
Let's take that road before us
Let's take the path ahead of us
And sing a chorus or two
Let's enjoy each other's company by singing together
With you, with you, with you
This experience wouldn't be as good without you
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Graviron
I'm in love with how this song's uniqueness... I love the dreamy sound...
Nancy Gillard
Love the animation. Love the new arrangement. Very fresh. Thanks
Cassandra Netzke
Still one of my favorite Xmas songs.
Step Into Life Productions
Charming! Well done, ladies.
Mike L. McDonald
Beautifully done, thank you :-)
Graceinliife
This video is so adorable! Very creative too!
JimKata
You four are amazing! A song I never liked previously, it just needed the SHEL touch.
Kathy Strom
So imaginative and delightful! Gorgeous voices... fun video!
Ron Brucki
Awesome! I haven't bothered you in quite a while but I had to write this time! Loved it!
Fabio Vetro
You are the most exciting thing that exists on Youtube. Everyyour song is an incredible jewel