Ella Henderson shows off some private moments during her recent promo trip in her new video for her latest single, "Hard Work," taken from the British singer-songwriter's deliciously accomplished debut studio album, "Chapter One." Henderson beautiful vocals and earnest lyrics show she's come a long way since her X Factor audition back in 2012, where Henderson finished in sixth place, despite being the favorite to win. Since then Henderson continues to show the extent of the success that can befall some of this year's show talent.
Ever since Amy Winehouse hit the scene, female singers continue to take a page out of her vocal style book. Artists such as Duffy and Adele took influence and carved their own identity with just enough of a difference but with a big sense of familiarity. Henderson seems to come from the same musical family. The 18-year-old has put her name to every single song on the album as a co-writer (aside from "Glow"). She's taken her time, she's gone away and really thought about her direction, and she's made sure that her album was perfect before releasing it.
This gloriously sweet ballad "Hard Work," was actually co-written with Amy Winehouse collaborator Salaam Remi, isn't anything new but its familiarity is pleasant. It's a perfect first-dance wedding song! It's just so classic-sounding. Stunning. It catches you a bit off guard at first. "You're hard work...but you're good to me." There's a bit of a double edge sword to this one. Yes, the relationship is amazing, but it's hard at times and requires work. Well, that's the basis of any relationship and Henderson's really capture the essence of love here in this song.
The song works around a harp arpeggiated sequence, and focuses on Henderson's big soulful vocals. It bops along pleasantly, with an interestingly unusual picked bass sound. It's really just lovely. From her killer vocals, to the strings, to the entire vibe, she just gets it right! The song's accompanying video is shot in a vintage frame, and shows former X Factor contestant in the process of recording the eagerly-anticipated album, both larking about with her mates, signing album covers and in the studio.
Ever since Amy Winehouse hit the scene, female singers continue to take a page out of her vocal style book. Artists such as Duffy and Adele took influence and carved their own identity with just enough of a difference but with a big sense of familiarity. Henderson seems to come from the same musical family. The 18-year-old has put her name to every single song on the album as a co-writer (aside from "Glow"). She's taken her time, she's gone away and really thought about her direction, and she's made sure that her album was perfect before releasing it.
This gloriously sweet ballad "Hard Work," was actually co-written with Amy Winehouse collaborator Salaam Remi, isn't anything new but its familiarity is pleasant. It's a perfect first-dance wedding song! It's just so classic-sounding. Stunning. It catches you a bit off guard at first. "You're hard work...but you're good to me." There's a bit of a double edge sword to this one. Yes, the relationship is amazing, but it's hard at times and requires work. Well, that's the basis of any relationship and Henderson's really capture the essence of love here in this song.
The song works around a harp arpeggiated sequence, and focuses on Henderson's big soulful vocals. It bops along pleasantly, with an interestingly unusual picked bass sound. It's really just lovely. From her killer vocals, to the strings, to the entire vibe, she just gets it right! The song's accompanying video is shot in a vintage frame, and shows former X Factor contestant in the process of recording the eagerly-anticipated album, both larking about with her mates, signing album covers and in the studio.
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