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An international star: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins

An international star: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. Presentation by Shannon Griswold. Biography—Adele’s Life. Early Life. Born on May 5, 1998 Lived in North London and Great Britain Raised by a single mother Massive extended family support. Early Influences:

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An international star: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins

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  1. An international star:AdeleLaurie Blue Adkins Presentation by Shannon Griswold

  2. Biography—Adele’s Life

  3. Early Life • Born on May 5, 1998 • Lived in North London and Great Britain • Raised by a single mother • Massive extended family support

  4. Early Influences: • Adele admired many popular UK artists, including: --Spice Girls --Gabrielle --Destiny’s Child --Pink

  5. SCHOOLING: • Adele attended the BRIT School • Graduated in May 2006 • Friend of Adele’s posted a video of Adele on Myspace Result: Contract with XL Recordings

  6. Adele’s Debut • Debut single: Hometown Glory • Debut album:19(released in 2008) • Chasing Pavements • Later… • Second album: 21 (2011) • Rolling in the Deep • Someone Like You

  7. A journey to the U.S.A. • Signed with Columbia Records • Her Setback: Adele cancelled many tour dates in the U.S. Became an alcoholic Boyfriend’s negative influence • Performance on SNL saved U.S. career

  8. The Overcomer • Adele developed vocal cord hemorrhage • Underwent surgery in 2012 • A positive role model:  Proudly “rocks” the size 14/16 pants and outfits

  9. Awards and recognition • Many early UK Awards 2008-2009 • The U.S.A.: • 6 Grammy Awards • 3 American Awards • 1 Golden Globe

  10. Where is She Now? • Had a baby in October 2012  @ 24 years old • More music to come…?

  11. Music Compositions and Listening Guides

  12. Hometown Glory--Background • Released October 2007 • First single for debut album, 19 • The Story:  Her bittersweet feelings toward London.  Derived from an argument with her mother.

  13. Hometown Glory—Listening Guide • Introduction: Piano introduces for 1 minute Suspense builds • Verse 1: Vocals introduced, homophonic texture, minor mode. • Chorus: Crescendo, violins introduced, conjunct

  14. Verse 2: Mellow timbre, texture thins • Small Bridge: Ascending contour, rhythm increases. • Chorus: Crescendo, timbre is strident • Bridge: Massive crescendo, violins play arch contour, texture thick • Chorus: Discourse of emotions • Coda: Violins fade out

  15. Rolling in the Deep—Background • Released November 2010 • Lead single to second album, 21 • The Story:  “kiss-off” to former boyfriend

  16. Rolling in the Deep—Listening Guide • Introduction: Acoustic guitar, quick tempo • Verse 1: Vocals, drums, bass introduced; minor mode • Chorus: Percussion and piano introduced; melody conjunct, ends with diminuendo • Verse 2: Texture thins, timbre darker. • Chorus: Homophonic texture begins again, harmony continues

  17. Crescendo and ascending contour occur • Bridge: Clapping of hands, vocals emphasized Ascending contour freezes rhythm • Chorus: Piercing timbre, homophonic climax • Coda: Lyrics repeat; all musical elements cease altogether on one beat.

  18. Someone Like You—Background • Released January 2011 • Second single from album 21 • The Story: Coming to terms with heartbreak 2-year relationship ended

  19. Someone Like You—Listening Guide • Introduction: Piano introduced; slow rhythm, major mode • Verse 1: Vocals introduced; disjunct melody, thin texture • Chorus: Crescendo dynamic, texture thickens; ends with diminuendo • Verse 2: Mellow timbre, intensity rises at the end

  20. Chorus: Vocals create an ascending contour, consonant harmony • Bridge: Texture softens, descending contour; Adele sings an arch contour to end • Chorus: Dramatic crescendo, light timbre, thicker texture • Coda: Vocals fade away, piano ends with a solemn note

  21. References—Images: • http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2014/01/23/artists-to-keep-your-eyes-and-ears-on-this-year/ • http://www.snakkle.com/galleries/hot-gallery-the-2012-billboard-music-nominees-before-they-were-stars-now-and-then-yearbook-photos/adele-adkins-young-child-red-carpet-2012-photo-split/ • http://www.laineygossip.com/Geri-Halliwell/Celebrity/52/Page/2 • http://www.busstop-records.co.uk/soul.php?pagenum=2 • http://www.mlm.uk.com/projects_britschoolofperformingarts.php • http://yaleherald.com/arts/music-review-adele-21/ • http://www.banquetrecords.com/search.jsp?artist=Adele • http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/5417-adele-drink-problem-revealed-in-new-biography • http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/11/adeles-vocal-cord-surgery-successful.html

  22. http://ravepad.com/page/ruth-jones/images/view/1927593/Ruth-Jones-From-Gavin-Stacey-Shows-Off-Her-Incredible-Weight-Loshttp://ravepad.com/page/ruth-jones/images/view/1927593/Ruth-Jones-From-Gavin-Stacey-Shows-Off-Her-Incredible-Weight-Los • http://soulculture.com/culture-2/scnews/adele-and-ed-sheeran-nominated-for-57th-ivor-novello-awards-music-news/ • http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/adele-baby-photos-angelo_n_3512675.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hometown_Glory • http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/apr/04/adele-breaks-madonnas-album-record • http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/02/grammys-2012-adeles-magnificent-return-to-the-stage-.html • http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/adele/images/25714660/title/someone-like-music-video-screencap • http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Adele-releases-music-video-for-Someone-Like-You---What-do-you-think-/8374265

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