Michaela Betts
Looking To
My Songs
Gorecki inspired classical Aria for feature film 'Slipstream' starring Sean Astin and Vinnie Jones.
- Contribution:
- Vocalist
Original ballad composed and performed by Michaela Betts
- Contribution:
- Writer / singer / performer
About Me
- Skill Level:
- Professional
- Craft:
- singer, songwriter, musician, educator/teacher
Michaela Betts is a singer, songwriter, musician and vocal coach based in London. She writes her own material and plays live and collaborates with composers, producers and songwriters in the hub of a buzzing collective of twenty and thirty-something talent. She is a member of musical collectives 'theghostorchestra' and 'Mike White Presents' and is an experienced session singer with a vast array of film, TV and game credits, including the upcoming fantasy music 'The Nutcracker: The Untold Story' starring Nathan Lane and John Turturro, the feature film 'Slipstream' starring Sean Astin and Vinnie Jones, 'Teknolust' starring Tilda Swinton, the new 'Just Cause' game title from Eidos, and Coca-Cola's 'The Future' advertising campaign. Drawing on a wide range of influences, her vocal style ranges from classical arias to musical theatre, pop and dance. Her own writing style has been described as 'Avant-Garde Pop' mixing flowing piano ballads with contemporary electronica.
Extended
- Band or Group:
- Michaela Betts
- Influences:
- Prince, Burt Bacharach, Kate Bush, Madonna, Olivia Newton-John, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley, Adam & the Ants, Madness, The Police, Abba, Barry Manilow, Nik Kershaw, Bjork, Howard Jones, Cathy Dennis, Diane Warren, Tori Amos, Stephen Duffy, Scritti Politti, A-Ha, Phil Collins, Cardiacs, Tim Smith, Arcade Fire, The Flaming Lips, Aphex Twin, Plaid, The Lovin' Spoonful, Faith No More, The DiVinyls, Pixies, Frank Black, Stevie Wonder, N.E.R.D., Andre 3000, Outkast, A Guy Called Gerald, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, M. J. Cole, Radiohead, Elton John, Paul Mccartney, Steve Winwood, The Cure, The Clash, Rainbow, Free, Queen, Freddie Mercury, Cocteau Twins, DJ Food, The Cinematic Orchestra, Coldcut, Kid Koala, Clor, Luscious Jackson, Zero 7, Portishead, Massive Attack, Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada, Royksopp, Martina Topley-Bird, Neneh Cherry, Ed Harcourt, The Cardigans, Joan Baez, Lou Reed, Neil Young, The Motors, Electric Light Orchestra, Supertramp, Andrew Gold, The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, The Doors, The Beatles, Love, Cream, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Jamiroquai, Al Green, Otis Redding, Smokey Robinson, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, De La Soul, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, TLC, Aaliyah, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Aimee Mann, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Randy Newman, Carly Simon, Jason Robert Brown, Carmine Coppola, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Nat King Cole, Stephen Schwartz, Jeru the Damaja, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Nina Siimone, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Michelle Pfieffer, Doris Day, Liz Callaway, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Alan Menken, Adam Guettel, John Bucchino, Philip Glass, Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, Benjamin Britten, Mozart, Bach, Franz Schubert, Mendelssohn, Debussy, Francis Poulenc, Joseph Heller, Eric Satie, Chopin
- Day Job:
- Singer, Performer, Vocal Coach
- Website:
- http://www.michaelabetts.co.uk
Working With Others
- How I Work:
I work at an hourly rate for sessions and / or (depending on the project) royalties and points.
- Experience:
Vocal sessions:
'The Nutcracker: The Untold Story' starring John Turturro and Nathan Lane
'Slipstream' feature film starring Sean Astin and Vinnie Jones
'Teknolust' starring Tilda Swinton
'Just Cause' game title by Eidos
'Coca-Cola - The Future' advertising campaignCoaching:
Resident vocal coach at 'Laine Theatre Arts', students currently performing in various West End productions.
- Payments:
- This user accepts PayPal for session payment
Whats goin on! The gauntlet has been thrown and I really need your vote in the MC contest. Check me out and if you like it please vote! http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2170 Don't forget to check out my Passenger Remix if you get a chance too! http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/1264 If you want me to check your tracks out shoot me a comment Austin White
I am inspired by your list of influences. I thought my own list would be so long that I decided not to bother! Im reconsidering. I like your music very much. I dont know if your after critique but I thought Only Love would sound great with a bigger arrangment as opposed to Nothing from Nothing which sounds finished how it is.
You have a beautiful voice. I love how you do Arias AND pop music. Great combo if you ask me. I write, play, and produce pop music but I too enjoy Italian Art songs. Keep up the great music!
yo what up, sid ya boy romeo from the us. Now i have heard a lot of diff styles of music, You are sumtin, foreal foreal, you got it furl.holla
Michaela, Love your voice! Only love is soothing! Keep up the GREAT work! Phil
hello, i like "nothing from nothing", keep up the good work!