ADELE Biography This is a picture of Adele and this is her biography.

The Many Faces of Adele These are the many faces of Adele. The picture to the left “Adele 19” is the cover of her first album and the picture to the right “Adele 21” is the cover to her second album.

Recent Photos of Adele Here are two recent photos of Adele.

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins Adele is years old English singer-songwriter She knew she wanted to sing at the age of She has no problem explaining what her lyrics are about She loves poetry, not just reading it, but writing it She loves to be the of attention Adele was born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. She was born on May 5, 1988 in Tottenham, North London, England and is an English singer-songwriter. At the age of 14 she knew that she wanted to sing. She has no problem explaining what her lyrics are about. She loves poetry, just not reading it, but writing it. She has always loved being the center of attention. Center

Her family is un-musical She would do little concerts for her mum and family Her dad’s best friend was a producer and when he heard her voice he invited her to record In school her teacher wanted her to learn to play the clarinet in order to be in the choir, so she quit school and registered at the BRIT School. Her family is un-musical. Adele would do little concerts for her mum and family. Her dad’s best friend was a dance producer and when he heard her voice he said she sounded “wicked” and invited her to record. In school her teacher told her that if she wanted to sing in the choir she would have to learn to play the clarinet, so she left that school and registered at the Brit School.

Adele was the first recipient of the BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice She graduated from the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon in May 2006 Adele was the first recipient of the BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice Adele graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon in May 2006. She was the first recipient of the BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice.

Adele had recorded a three-song demo for a class project in 2004 and gave it to her friend, who posted it on myspace which led to a phone call from music label Recording On March 19, 2008, she signed a deal with a joint venture between columbia Records and XL Recording She named her first album “ ” after her age and had sold 2.2 million copies worldwide by July 2009. She had recorded a three-song demo for a class project in 2004 and gave it to her friend, who posted it on myspace which led to a phone call from music label XL Recordings. On March 19, 2008 she signed a deal with a joint venture between Columbia Records and XL Recordings for her foray in the U.S. She named her first album after her age “19”. By July 2009 she had sold 2.2 million copies worldwide.

In 2008 she canceled her tour in order to spend time with her boyfriend. She was drinking far too much and that was pretty much what her relationship was with him. She moved to Notting Hill after leaving her mother’s house and that prompted her to stop drinking. She broke off her relationship and on January 24, 2011 she released her second album “ ” after her age and it was about her emotional journey as she coped with the break-up. In 2008 she canceled her tour in order to spend time with her a boyfriend. She was drinking far too much and that was pretty much what her relationship was with him. She moved to Notting Hill after leaving her mother’s house and that prompted her to quite drinking. Needless to say she broke off her relationship with her boyfriend, which she has said that it was the biggest deal in her entire life and decided to craft her next album to her emotional journey as she coped with the break-up. On January 24, 2011 she released her second album after her age again, “21”.

In October 2008, her attempt to break into America seemed to have failed then she got a call from after performing on the show her album reached number 11 on the Billboard 200 and several weeks later she scheduled a 11-city tour in the U.S. While on tour her bus driver introduced her to country music and she also decided it would be a good idea to quit smoking In October 2008, her attempt to break into America seemed to have failed then she got a call to perform on Saturday Night Live. After performing on the show her album reached number 11 on the Billboard 200 and several weeks later she scheduled a 11-city tour in the U.S. While on tour she frequently took smoke breaks with her tour bus driver, who had introduced her to country music and she thought it would be a good idea to also stop smoking. Her exposure to country music provided the framework for her album’s sound.

In 2009, she won two Grammy Awards, Best New Artist, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards. In 2009 she won two Grammy Awards, Best New Artist, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards.

Adele wanted her albums to have the basic elements with musical accompaniment of a piano and a guitar and to place more emphasis on her vocal performance. Her music is described as classic, country, and contemporary roots. Both albums are essentially a “break-up” album reflecting on her feelings toward the failure of her relationship. Adele wanted her album to have the basic elements with musical accompaniment of a piano and a guitar and to place more emphasis on her vocal performance. Her music is described as classic, contemporary roots, and country. Both albums are essentially a “break-up” album reflecting on her feelings toward the failure of her relationship.

Her concerts in North America have been out In March 2011 her album “ ” had sold 1.6 million copies and debuted at number 1 in the U.S. Her concerts in North America have been out Critics have said that she is simply too magical to compare her to anyone, she is unique I believe we will be hearing a lot more from Adele In March 2011 her album had sold 1.6 million copies and debuted at number 1 in the U.S. Her concerts in North America had been sold out. Critics have said that she is simply too magical to compare her to anyone, she is unique. Because she is still so young she really doesn’t have a lot of history, but in my opinion I believe we will hear a lot more from Adele.

Composition History “Rolling in the Deep” was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The song is : minutes in length and was released on November 29, 2010. She was going to name the album Rolling In the Deep. This song was composed the day after her split from her boyfriend. It took days She went to the studio, she was crying and screaming. They started to compose the song and the first verse she sang in capella then Epworth joined in with the guitar. “Rolling in the Deep” was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The song is 3:38 minutes in length and was released on November 29, 2010. Adele originally intended to title her album the name of this song but decided that it was too confusing for her audiences outside of the United Kingdom. The framework for her album “21” was from her exposure to American country music. It gave her a genuine understanding of the blues and that suited her singing style. Adele actually composed this song the day after her relationship ended. Apparently they had a fuming argument the night before and she went to the studio and cried and screamed. While she was in the studio, Paul Epworth suggested that they write an angry, more aggressive song. They started to compose the song and the first verse she sang in a capella then Epworth joined in with a guitar. It took less than two days to record the song. Adele has reservations about working with Epworth because their musical styles were so different. It all worked out and Epworth brought out Adele’s voice to notes that she never ever knew she could hit.

“Someone Like You” was written by Adele and Dan Wilson “Someone Like You” was written by Adele and Dan Wilson. The song is : minutes in length and was released on February 16, 2011. The album incorporated “Supreme backing vocals” and instruments such as the The style ranged from This song was written in London and recorded in Malibu, California over a course of five weeks beginning in April 2010. This song wishes her well and begs to be remembered. “Someone Like You” was written by Adele and Dan Wilson. The song is 4:45 minutes in length and was released on February 16, 2011. The album incorporated “Supreme backing vocals” and instruments such as the saxophone, harp, banjo, and the accordion. The style ranged from southern blues and soul music, to jazz and bossa nova, to alternative pop and gospel infused rock music. Each song has its own different style. This song was written in London and recorded in Malibu, California over a course of five weeks beginning in April 2010. This song wishes her ex well and begs to be remembered.

It has been characterized as a “power ballard”. “Set Fire to the Rain” was written by Adele and producer Fraser T. Smith. The song is : minutes in length and was released on her new album on January 19, 2011. The song describes the contradictory elements of a relationship and the impossibilities of It has been characterized as a “power ballard”. The song features lush instrumentation and a swelling string arrangement over a mid-tempo rhythm creating a “Set Fire to the Rain” was written by Adele and producer Fraser T. Smith. The song is 4:02 minutes in length and was released on her new album on January 19, 2011. The song describes the contradictory elements of a relationship and the impossibilities of letting go. It was been characterized as a “power ballad”. The song features lush instrumentation and a swelling string arrangement over a mid-tempo rhythm creating a wall of sound for the singer’s mourning vocals.

Timed Listening Guide Rolling in the Deep – 3:38 The introduction starts out with the guitar on the same note Adele starts singing after 7 seconds the first four lines, voice is very strong and clear, guitar has not changed the beat, it’s repeated Then cymbals start playing, no guitar The first two lines of the beginning of the song are sung again, but the other two lines are different words, the chorus starts and Adele’s voice gets louder and there are vocals in the background singing other words. The piano starts. Adele is singing, clapping begins, piano is playing. Adele sings new verse, four lines, drums play same beat, cymbals stop and background vocals stop Drums and cymbals are still playing, vocals in background again Chorus starts, same beat with drums and cymbals, vocals are still in background Back up vocals stop, drums are playing the same beat as before Adele still singing but clapping starts, there are drums and cymbals but not quite as often as before, piano has stopped Chorus starts, and voice gets louder, vocals in background, piano plays Adele is singing, clapping beings, piano is playing Chorus starts, and voice gets louder, vocals in background, drums are playing the same beat as in the beginning, piano is playing the same beat No vocals, only piano and drums and just Adele singing, then it cuts right off. Rolling in the Deep – 3:48 0:00 introduction: starts out with the guitar on same note 0:07 Adele starts singing the first four lines, voice is very strong and clear, guitar has not changed the beat, it’s repeated 0:24 still singing, then the drums start with the same beat and the guitar is still playing the same beat 0:42 now the cymbals are playing with the drums, the same beat while Adele is singing, no guitar 0:59 first two lines of the beginning of the song are sung again but the other two lines are different words, the chorus starts and Adele’s voice gets louder and there are vocals in background singing other lines. The piano starts. 1:01 Adele is singing, clapping begins, piano is playing 1:17 Adele sings new verse, four lines, drums play same beat, cymbals stop and background vocals stop 1:36 drums and cymbals are still playing, vocals in background again 1:54 chorus starts, same beat with drums and cymbals, vocals are still in background 2:12 back up vocals stop, drums are playing the same beat as before 2:32 Adele still singing but clapping starts, there are drums and cymbals but not quite as often as before, piano has stopped 2:50 chorus starts, and voice gets louder, vocals in background, piano plays 3:01 Adele is singing, clapping begins, piano is playing 3:08 chorus starts, and voice gets louder, vocals in background, drums are playing the same beat as the beginning, piano is playing the same beat 3:28 chorus starts, and voice gets louder, vocals in background, drums are playing the same beat as in the beginning, piano is playing the same beat 3:43 no vocals, only piano and drums and Adele singing, then it cuts right off

Someone Like You – 4:45 Starts out with piano in an ascending order (piano and Adele singing is the only sound throughout) Adele starts singing, very basic with just her singing and the piano plays same beat Piano plays and Adele sings Piano still plays and Adele sings Chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing same beat, some soprano Adele singing, piano plays the same beat Adele singing, piano has same tempo Adele singing, piano Chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing, some soprano Chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing, sings soprano Chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing, singing soprano Adele singing and repeats chorus in soprano, piano with same notes Adele stops singing and piano plays Piano finishes out the song in the same beat as it played through the whole song Someone Like You – 4:45 0:00 starts out with piano in an ascending order (piano and Adele singing is the only sound throughout) 0:14 Adele starts singing, very basic with just her singing and the piano play same beat 0:30 piano plays and Adele sings 0:45 piano plays and Adele sings 0:57 piano plays and Adele sings 1:13 chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing same beat, some soprano 1:41 Adele singing, piano plays the same beat 1:51 Adele singing, piano has same tempo 2:19 Adele singing, piano 2:37 chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing, some soprano 3:05 Adele singing, piano 3:24 chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing, soprano 3:53 chorus, Adele sings louder, piano still playing, soprano 4:13 Adele singing and repeats chorus in soprano, piano with same notes 4:26 Adele stops singing and piano plays 4:33 piano finishes out the song in the same beat as it played through the whole song

Set Fire to the Rain – 4:02 Starts out with piano Adele starts singing, has techno beat throughout Adele sings, piano and guitar begins and continues throughout Chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm Verse, Adele sings softer Chorus, Adele sings louder, some vocals inbackground Adele sings slower, repeats “let it burn” and then it cuts right off Set Fire to the Rain – 4:02 0:00 starts out with piano 0:08 Adele starts singing, has techno beat throughout 0:29 Adele sings, piano and guitar begins and continues throughout 0:43 chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm 0:59 chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm 1:17 verse, Adele sings softer, piano playing 1:35 chorus, Adele sings louder, some vocals in background 1:50 chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm 2:08 chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm 2:26 verse, Adele sings softer, piano playing 2:44 chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm, vocals in the background 3:01 chorus, Adele sings louder, mid-tempo rhythm 3:24 Adele sings slower, repeats “let it burn” and then it cuts right off

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