Sam C RST
Bio:
Sam started singing when she was 2 years old. Ever since then she has been growing musically and has made life-long friends in the process. Sam plays guitar and piano both self taught. Her whole love for music started from listening to her grandfather’s music collections with artists such as The Everly Brothers, Elvis, Jim Reeves and many more! Sam has grown up with these old hits which were played by her grandfather throughout the years, which started her love for the guitar. Since then she has been performing for family parties and gatherings. Sam is inspired by The Everly Brothers because of their close harmonies and beautiful lyrics, all their songs are filled with love and devotion. The close pair make her work hard at her voice so she can be just as good as them and make a difference in music. Sam is now in an A capella group with some fellow vocals students called the " Clef Hangers".
Sam started singing when she was 2 years old. Ever since then she has been growing musically and has made life-long friends in the process. Sam plays guitar and piano both self taught. Her whole love for music started from listening to her grandfather’s music collections with artists such as The Everly Brothers, Elvis, Jim Reeves and many more! Sam has grown up with these old hits which were played by her grandfather throughout the years, which started her love for the guitar. Since then she has been performing for family parties and gatherings. Sam is inspired by The Everly Brothers because of their close harmonies and beautiful lyrics, all their songs are filled with love and devotion. The close pair make her work hard at her voice so she can be just as good as them and make a difference in music. Sam is now in an A capella group with some fellow vocals students called the " Clef Hangers".
Repertoire List:
Voice: - "Mustang Sally", by The Commitments (Soloist) ,"Burning house" , by Cam (Soloist), "New York state of mind", by Billy Joel, "All of me" ( Coffee house performance) , "Brave" by Sara Bareilles (Soloist)
Guitar: "Riptide" by Vance Joy, "The Modern Age" by The Strokes (Rythym) , "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by The Everly Brothers, "Diana" by Paul Anka, "Don't You Want To Be My Girl (Poor Little Doll) " by Jim Reeves, "Halllujah"- Jeff Buckley
Bass: "Forget You" by Ceelo Green , "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" Covered by Bruce Springsteen , "Let's Hurt Tonight" by One Republic
Drums: ¨Home¨ by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros
Voice: - "Mustang Sally", by The Commitments (Soloist) ,"Burning house" , by Cam (Soloist), "New York state of mind", by Billy Joel, "All of me" ( Coffee house performance) , "Brave" by Sara Bareilles (Soloist)
Guitar: "Riptide" by Vance Joy, "The Modern Age" by The Strokes (Rythym) , "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by The Everly Brothers, "Diana" by Paul Anka, "Don't You Want To Be My Girl (Poor Little Doll) " by Jim Reeves, "Halllujah"- Jeff Buckley
Bass: "Forget You" by Ceelo Green , "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" Covered by Bruce Springsteen , "Let's Hurt Tonight" by One Republic
Drums: ¨Home¨ by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros
Performance List:
-Solo in grade 8
-Sing-off performance
-Record label recording
- R&B Summit
- A Christmas Rave ( class show)
-Solo in grade 8
-Sing-off performance
-Record label recording
- R&B Summit
- A Christmas Rave ( class show)
Musical Accomplishments and Experiences:
-Vocal class student (3 Years)
-R&B band
-Self-taught guitarist
-Sang at a wedding
-Learnt the basics of bass guitar in less than 1 week
-Learnt the basics of the drums in a week
-Showchoir 2017-18
-Vocal class student (3 Years)
-R&B band
-Self-taught guitarist
-Sang at a wedding
-Learnt the basics of bass guitar in less than 1 week
-Learnt the basics of the drums in a week
-Showchoir 2017-18
Song Introduction:
Title: Sweet Blade
Instrumentation: Rhythm Guitar: Sam, Lead Guitar: Kieran, Piano: Mia, Vocals: Sam
Story behind the song: This song is about my overcoming of my self-harm issues.
Sweet Blade
Capo 1, Cadd9,G,D,Em
Verse 1: Sweet blade,Save me from my fear
Give me only the pain that i can bare
Sweet blade, gentle friend
You let me do this so my life won't end
(Or :understand the message I’m trying to send )
Chorus: It gives me the power and control of my life
The cold sweats i get from that silver knife
I see my pain go away in every stroke,
All these people think it's some twisted joke
Verse 2:
Sweet blade, you’re there when i’m alone
There are days, i just can’t go home
Sweet blade, release me from your hold
I will never again be in your control
Chorus:
Slowly getting power and control of my life
Time to throw away that cold silver knife
My pain is getting worse because you’re not there
Yet it’s gonna be okay, there are people that care
Instrumentation: 16 bars
Verse 3: bring it down
Sweet blade, this is the end
You were as toxic as a backstabbing friend
Sweet blade, I bid you adieu
This is the end of us, me and you
Capo 1, Cadd9,G,D,Em
Verse 1: Sweet blade,Save me from my fear
Give me only the pain that i can bare
Sweet blade, gentle friend
You let me do this so my life won't end
(Or :understand the message I’m trying to send )
Chorus: It gives me the power and control of my life
The cold sweats i get from that silver knife
I see my pain go away in every stroke,
All these people think it's some twisted joke
Verse 2:
Sweet blade, you’re there when i’m alone
There are days, i just can’t go home
Sweet blade, release me from your hold
I will never again be in your control
Chorus:
Slowly getting power and control of my life
Time to throw away that cold silver knife
My pain is getting worse because you’re not there
Yet it’s gonna be okay, there are people that care
Instrumentation: 16 bars
Verse 3: bring it down
Sweet blade, this is the end
You were as toxic as a backstabbing friend
Sweet blade, I bid you adieu
This is the end of us, me and you
Reflection Video
Reflection video( Grade 9) : http://youtu.be/ZAuGo5tgu3c
Original song ( Grade 9) :
http://youtu.be/VMj_mSHEbPA
My Love:
I know I'll be the one you love, I know I'll be the one you trust
I know these years have been a total bust, but now, but now I'm done.
These years aren't getting any shorter, and we're getting a whole lot border, these years are passing by just way too fast, but I really need this love to last.
You're my only hope, you're my only hope. you're the one I call when I have fallen down.
I love you, you're my other half. I miss the time you made me laugh, I'm scared you'll choose another path, and I won't be a part of that.
You're my only hope, you're my only love, you're the only poison sweet enough.
I may not be the one you love, I may not be the one you trust. But I know these years weren't a total bust, I know the real you.
My key is C and my chords progression is C,Em,Am,F. The form of the song is VVCVCV
Genre: Pop
The Story Behind the Song: A girl who is in love with this boy. She thinks he is the one but later realizes their love is toxic and that it needs to end.
Original song ( Grade 9) :
http://youtu.be/VMj_mSHEbPA
My Love:
I know I'll be the one you love, I know I'll be the one you trust
I know these years have been a total bust, but now, but now I'm done.
These years aren't getting any shorter, and we're getting a whole lot border, these years are passing by just way too fast, but I really need this love to last.
You're my only hope, you're my only hope. you're the one I call when I have fallen down.
I love you, you're my other half. I miss the time you made me laugh, I'm scared you'll choose another path, and I won't be a part of that.
You're my only hope, you're my only love, you're the only poison sweet enough.
I may not be the one you love, I may not be the one you trust. But I know these years weren't a total bust, I know the real you.
My key is C and my chords progression is C,Em,Am,F. The form of the song is VVCVCV
Genre: Pop
The Story Behind the Song: A girl who is in love with this boy. She thinks he is the one but later realizes their love is toxic and that it needs to end.
My Song Introduction:
Key: E
Form:VCVC
Title: Bobby Jean
Genre: This is a blues rock song. It is a part of this genre because Elvis Presley used this genre a lot and his music was my inspiration for this song.
Instrumentation: Guitar and Vocals
Story behind the song: This song is about a naive girl who meets a bad boy, they date, and she changes her ways for good.
Key: E
Form:VCVC
Title: Bobby Jean
Genre: This is a blues rock song. It is a part of this genre because Elvis Presley used this genre a lot and his music was my inspiration for this song.
Instrumentation: Guitar and Vocals
Story behind the song: This song is about a naive girl who meets a bad boy, they date, and she changes her ways for good.
Original Song (Grade 10) :
Bobby Jean
Intro
E A
E A
We'll show them you, and me, the birds, the bees and we're so happy
E A
When the night goes, and nobody knows where we are
E
I said we're crazy little kids
A Bm A
I say we're thristy, cravng lips, we're on our way ,to feeling free
but don't you ever tell nobody 'bout Bobby Jean
E
Feelin' free
A
Oh we're so happy
E
What a sight to see
Bm E
Oh, Bobby Jean and me
E
Listenin' to the Beatles t'il one
A
Man the good times have just begun
E
Teachers at school tell us to get our heads straight
A
I'm sorry miss if I come to class late
Bm A
Well me, I don't got no cares in the world no,
Bm E
Bobby Jean and me
E
Feelin' free
A
Oh we're so happy
E
What a sight to see
Bm E
Oh, Bobby Jean and me
Bm E
Oh, Bobby Jean and me
Bobby Jean
Intro
E A
E A
We'll show them you, and me, the birds, the bees and we're so happy
E A
When the night goes, and nobody knows where we are
E
I said we're crazy little kids
A Bm A
I say we're thristy, cravng lips, we're on our way ,to feeling free
but don't you ever tell nobody 'bout Bobby Jean
E
Feelin' free
A
Oh we're so happy
E
What a sight to see
Bm E
Oh, Bobby Jean and me
E
Listenin' to the Beatles t'il one
A
Man the good times have just begun
E
Teachers at school tell us to get our heads straight
A
I'm sorry miss if I come to class late
Bm A
Well me, I don't got no cares in the world no,
Bm E
Bobby Jean and me
E
Feelin' free
A
Oh we're so happy
E
What a sight to see
Bm E
Oh, Bobby Jean and me
Bm E
Oh, Bobby Jean and me
Reflection Video Grade 10: youtu.be/KhZFSGoPyj8
Original song video: