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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Lost At Sea
Shel Lyrics
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Sing sweet melodies both wild and free
Here the waves come; they'll take me far away
Love the world will take, and love the world will change
I'm lost at sea
I am lost at sea
Giving up hope that love might come and find me
Still a wild blue ocean spread out between us
It may be that our ship sinks before the sun has seen us
I'm lost at sea
I am lost at sea
Loose your way and you'll find what you seek
I found love when I was lost at sea
In these lyrics, Shel compares love to a music box lost at sea. The music box is an object that represents the sweetness and beauty of love, while being lost at sea connotes the feeling of being lost, alone and unable to find one's way. The sweet melodies that the music box produces represent the happy moments in a relationship that make one feel alive and content. However, the following line, "Here the waves come; they'll take me far away," implies a dark and ominous tone. The waves represent the complications and challenges of life and love, that can sometimes sweep us away from the safe harbor of happiness.
The next line echoes the idea that love can transform us and change the world around us. It suggests that love has the power to shape our lives and make us do things we wouldn't have thought possible. The chorus repeats the feeling of being lost at sea, which is the metaphor for feeling lost and alone, searching for love that is out of reach.
The second verse portrays a more desperate and sad mood. The lyrics express the sentiment of someone who's given up hope of ever finding love, and as a result, has left their home behind. The image of a wild blue ocean separating them from their loved ones creates a sense of physical and emotional distance. The last line of the verse: "It may be that our ship sinks before the sun has seen us" alludes to the possibility that one's love might not survive the fierce waves of life's challenges.
Overall, "Lost at Sea" is a song that captures the emotional struggles of love and loss. The music box is a powerful metaphor for the beauty and fragility of love, while being lost at sea connotes the feeling of being lost and alone, while searching for love that is out of reach. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the feeling of being lost because love can be a journey that takes us to various places, some of which can cause us to feel lost, but in the same vein, we can also find love in unlikely places.
Line by Line Meaning
Love like a music box lost at sea
Love is as elusive and unpredictable as a music box that got lost in the unpredictable sea.
Sing sweet melodies both wild and free
Express your love through your songs, and do it in the most authentic and uninhibited way possible.
Here the waves come; they'll take me far away
Life is full of ups and downs, and it's beyond our control. But we should be ready to embrace them and ride along with them to where they lead us.
Love the world will take, and love the world will change
Love is a powerful force that can influence and transform the world around us.
I'm lost at sea
She feels directionless and uncertain where her life is headed, much like a ship that has lost its way in the midst of the vast sea.
I am lost at sea
She reaffirms the feeling of being lost and confused at where she's at in her life.
And my home I've left far behind me
She feels as though she has left a safe haven behind, and traded that security for a more unpredictable and exciting journey.
Giving up hope that love might come and find me
She has given up on the idea of finding love in the eyes of someone else, and prepared to find it herself.
Still a wild blue ocean spread out between us
There's still a vast, uncharted territory between the place where she's at now and where she wants to be- with her everything at peace.
It may be that our ship sinks before the sun has seen us
It's possible that the journey of love might end before something fruitful comes out of it.
Loose your way and you'll find what you seek
Sometimes what you want to find is in the unchartered waters of the unknown. You need to explore and put yourself out there to find it.
I found love when I was lost at sea
Her true love that she was seeking was found within herself when she was at a low point, in the midst of confusion and uncertainty.
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GOODYFORYOUGUDI4ME
54 years old and doing the jig at 11:15 pm after working 10 hours on my feet. music for love and motivation. Never tire of your sound, Thank you so much for being awesome musicians! Love, love, love......... it's all you need.
@redeyedragoon2006
Thank you for choosing to share your beautiful creations with the rest of the world. I can sense an amazing power within your music, from each individual note, all the way through the entire arrangement.
@MyNov09
Wow. This song has such a celtic vibe to it. Lovely.
@mandabessler8559
This song is so beautiful! These girls voices blend so beautifully that it's unearthly!
@amandakeare2468
I'm sharing this amazing video to spread the love of your gorgeous music, and also because I want to see you hit over one million views!
@gnutcreative
Believe it or not, it's even better live. One of the best bands I've seen in Colorado!
@GOODYFORYOUGUDI4ME
Aye! Thank you! My Celtic runneth over! You ladies ARE truly wonderful! I'll take that to the dirt. Love you.
@LuckyDogDave
I love that this video made into the USA Today, I worry that they'll never come back to LaCrosse Wisconsin again... at least I got a chance to see and to meet them at the Great River Folk Fest. I wish them nothing but the top of success, they deserve it.
@icewolf2217
Got to see them live, best concert ever!!!!
@lixir
Hello SHEL family !
It's always a pleasure to see how you guys are evolving and developping your own style, you have a great identity and I really hope to see you up there in the charts soon. Beautiful !
David