Bio

Bella McKendree possesses a unique warm velvet tone enriched by beautifully crafted piano melodies. The combination of her soulful voice, piano and thought provoking lyrics create an original fresh sound." Paul Dunton - Music Promoter As a child I found music moved me. I was aware of the power music had to speak to people. I would listen to music each night and cry myself to sleep because I thought it sounded so beautiful. I was very shy and although at first I found the thought of singing in front of people daunting I gradually found a confidence in my voice. My style has developed over the years. At first my material had a major classical influence then gradually I became more folky and soulful though you can still hear a classical undertone in my songs. Ludovico Einaudi has influenced my piano style. Jeff Buckley has greatly influenced my singing style. Jeff Buckley has the most magical voice I have ever heard. When I first heard ‘Lover, you should’ve come over’ I was spell bound. He is the one of the only artists I can listen to day in day out. For me the words are a really important ingredient to a song. I write what ever I am feeling. Whatever I have experienced in my life will be reflected in my songs. Sometimes my early writing could be a little too intense and my audience found it challenging but it was real for me and I had to write it down. I think it was a process I had to go through. I wanted to express myself and state something. I don’t see how you can just write something for the sake of it, if there was no real feeling behind it. Music is feelings. I want to take all I have learnt to make music that is genuine and real. Traveling in East Africa a couple of years ago gave me much energy to compose and things to think about that I have brought into my writing. I am constantly pushing myself forward in developing my material and musical style. Thank you for taking the time to read my page - I appreciate your support. ; ) Bella -x- www.facebook.com/bellamckendree