Emily Wells facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emily Wells
Wells performing at Treefort Music Fest 2015
Background information
Born	(1981-11-20) November 20, 1981 (age 43) Amarillo, Texas, United States
Genres	Alternative, experimental, classical
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger, producer
Instruments	Violin, piano, cello, viola, guitar, drum programming, synthesizer, etc.
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Partisan Records, Creative Control Records, Thesis + Instinct Records, Lefse Records
Associated acts	Clint Mansell, Terry Riley, Questlove, etc.

Emily Wells (born November 20, 1981) is an American musician, composer, and producer. She plays many instruments like the violin, piano, and synthesizer. Emily Wells is known for her unique sound, which mixes different styles of music. These include alternative, experimental, hip-hop, and classical. She often uses loops, samples, and acoustic drums to create rich, layered music.

Early Life and Musical Start

Emily Wells was born in Amarillo, Texas, in the United States. Her father was a music minister, which means he worked with music in a church. Emily started playing the violin when she was only four years old.

In 1990, her family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. She lived there until 2000, when she began traveling. For a while, she lived mostly in New York. Later, after spending eight years in Los Angeles, she moved back to New York.

Music Career Highlights

Early Albums and Performances (2000-2010)

Emily Wells started making her own recordings when she was just thirteen. She released these early songs on cassette tapes. In 2000, she worked with Epic Records, but she didn't officially sign a contract with them.

Her first official album, Beautiful Sleepyhead & the Laughing Yaks, came out in 2006. Emily wrote, performed, produced, and mixed all the songs on this album herself. Her next album, The Symphonies, released in 2008, featured other musicians like bassist Joey Reina and drummer Sam Halterman.

In 2009, Emily Wells was interviewed and performed on the TV show Last Call with Carson Daly. In 2010, after moving to New York, she performed with singer Shilpa Ray. This performance was praised by The New Yorker magazine.

Mama Album and Collaborations (2012)

Wells tuning her drums before her show at Treefort Music Fest 2013 in Boise, Idaho

In 2012, Emily Wells released her album Mama through Partisan Records. The main song from the album, "Mama's Gonna Give You Love," was featured in The New Yorker.

She also released a free remixed version of Mama. This version included remixes by famous artists like Kid Koala and Deerhoof. Around this time, Emily also started working with Clint Mansell, a composer known for movie scores.

Emily Wells has performed live for many recording studios, websites, and radio stations. These include Daytrotter, WYNC's Soundcheck, and KCRW.

Movie Music and Tours (2013)

Emily Wells has written articles about her tours for magazines like American Songwriter and The Huffington Post. She has also appeared on NPR radio many times, including an interview on All Songs Considered.

In 2013, she wrote a song for the movie Stoker, directed by Park Chan-Wook. She even toured South Korea to promote the film. A single called "Passenger" was released for an acoustic version of her Mama album. The Guardian newspaper also named her a "New Band of the Week" in April 2013.

An acoustic version of Mama was released in June 2013. This version was recorded using old-school equipment, with no digital effects added. Emily's songwriting methods were featured in Performer Magazine. She performed at the Le Guess Who? festival in The Netherlands. She also collaborated live with Questlove and performed with The Roots and Aloe Blacc at the Rock the Clinton Global Initiative event.

Recent Projects and Festivals (2014-2015)

In January 2015, Emily Wells' song "Mama's Gonna Give You Love" was used in a trailer for the TV show Bates Motel.

In March 2015, Emily gave a special talk at Hackfort2, part of the Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho. She talked about how she creates music using both art and technology. She also performed at the main stage of the Treefort festival and participated in Yogafort.

Emily Wells also performed on WQXR radio in March 2015. This was for the 80th birthday party of composer Terry Riley. Since 2016, she has released three more albums on her own label, Thesis and Instinct.

Musical Style and Influences

Emily Wells has a unique musical style. She combines many different genres and instruments to create her sound.

In 2015, Emily Wells shared some of her musical influences. She mentioned the music thinker John Cage, the minimalist composer Philip Glass, and the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. This shows how she draws inspiration from many different types of music.

Discography

EPs

Singles

Collaborations

Guest Appearances

See also

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• List of violinists