We all know Ellie Smith - the main character of the work of Alexander Volkov about the wizard of the Emerald City. When creating the group, Moscow musicians used the image of a kind little girl from a fairy tale. Her name became the name of the project.
About the group
Ellie Smith has already exceeded 10 years, but only a few have heard about it. At the beginning of its formation and creative development, the collective changed several names; the composition of the participants has changed more than once. New listeners left and came.
The group was founded in 2006, then the first album was released. But it was not the “Ellie Smith” that we can see now. Then it was more of an ideological team with ambitious participants and the unusual name Simptoma.
The performance was dominated by heavy depressive songs. But after a while, the group radically changed its worldview and now promotes only positive things in everything and for everyone.
Time passed, the composition changed, fate and character changed, someone came and left a piece of himself, a piece of his soul ...
The music itself, the public’s attitude towards it, have fundamentally changed, and the participants themselves have changed. In 2010, the group took a new name and first announced it. After a long break, she was reborn under the new name "Ellie Smith."
Since a cute girl from a fairy tale, kind and sympathetic, always ready to come to the rescue of her friends, was chosen as the prototype, the group is positioning itself in the same way at the moment.
The ideological philosophy is not to publicly speak about pressing problems, but to find the path to goodness and become a positive example for society.
The group does not currently adhere to any one musical direction, thus not limiting its horizons.
"Ellie Smith" is not very popular and almost unrecognizable, fans can literally be counted on the fingers. This is largely due to the lack of sponsorship.
All the time, musicians spend on basic earnings. And to do what they love, they have very little time left. You can call music your favorite hobby. But those who are familiar with their creations are satisfied. Fans attend concerts with pleasure.
The group has a peculiar vision and view of the world, its own concept of perception of others. She is much closer to the audience. Participants are not shy and do not consider it reprehensible to accept help from the listener. Fans have repeatedly helped musicians with the design, transportation and carrying of concert equipment.
Musicians
The composition of the Ellie Smith group has been constantly changing, and currently there are four regular members in it:
- texts, guitar - Alexey Makeev;
- vocals - Anatoly Zyrin;
- bass guitar - Roman Pianov;
- drums - Alexey Gorlov.
In the photo, the composition of the group "Ellie Smith". By the way, the group won victories at the PlayRock 6 and Wildrock festivals in this composition.
Albums and songs
Despite the little fame, the concerts are quite emotional, you can spend a pleasant evening there in the company of friends and relatives. Mutual understanding always reigns on them, communication between musicians and the public is encouraged. Many remain on friendly terms after the concerts.
There are practically no studio recordings, but live concerts are held regularly.
The most famous songs of the group also have intricate names:
- "Ellie Girl";
- "House, tree, child";
- "Rocket";
- “So little summer”;
- "Vanilla";
- "For love";
- "Schizophrenia Form A".
Concerts
The following fact can be called a feature of this musical collective. Everything that the guys do, they do at no cost. Here you will not meet the controller at the door, the entrance is usually free. Everyone is welcome here. As the project manager said in an interview: “This is part of our philosophy ...”.
Members of the group believe that at present the attitude to music has become consumer, and when a person goes to a concert, he has a completely different perception, a different attitude.
Some, if they paid money for the concert, are forced to sit it out until the end, but this contradicts the philosophy of “Ellie Smith”. Musicians are convinced that if a person is burdened with performing or being in a given situation, then he simply should be able to get up and leave. And there is nothing wrong with that.
Some want to go, but they cannot find money, which is also wrong.
Concerts little attended, gather no more than 30-40 people. Mostly held in cafes, clubs of the capital and other cities.
Sincere and sad songs act as an incentive for positive growth, rethinking life values. All this group wants to convey to the listener.
Prospects
Ellie Smith has a talent, a desire, and a desire, but her producer, who would be engaged in development and promotion, has not yet been found. The group is ready for cooperation, as always happy for new personalities.
Recently, a message appeared in the network stating that the musical group was suspending its activities. At present, it is not clear exactly what caused this, how long the break will last, and what are the musicians' plans for the future in general.