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'''Faryl Smith''' (born 1995 in Kettering, England) is an [[English people|English]] [[singer]] from [[Kettering]] who rose to fame after auditioning for the second series of the [[ITV]] television talent show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'' in 2008, performing as a [[mezzo-soprano]]. She received praise throughout the competition, and, after the second round, was the favourite to win, but finished outside the top three in the live final on the 31 May. During the competition, she |
'''Faryl Smith''' (born 1995 in Kettering, England) is an [[English people|English]] [[singer]] from [[Kettering]] who rose to fame after auditioning for the second series of the [[ITV]] television talent show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'' in 2008, performing as a [[mezzo-soprano]]. She received praise throughout the competition, and, after the second round, was the favourite to win, but finished outside the top three in the live final on the 31 May. During the competition, she received singing lessons from [[Yvie Burnett]] and received offers from various record labels. After the show, she rejected offers of contracts from [[Sony BMG]], although did appear on fellow finalist [[Andrew Johnston (singer)|Andrew Johnston]]'s debut album ''[[One Voice (Andrew Johnston album)|One Voice]]''. |
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Smith signed with [[Universal Classics and Jazz]] in December for a £2.3 million contract, the largest ever granted to a schoolgirl. Her debut album, ''[[Faryl]]'', was recorded between December and January, and was released in March 2009. ''Faryl'' became the fastest selling solo classical album in British chart history, selling 29,200 copies in the first week. It debuted at number 6, but rose to number 4 in the following week, making Smith the third ''Britain's Got Talent'' contestant to have a top ten album. Smith lives with her parents in Kettering and continues to attend school, despite her musical career. |
Smith signed with [[Universal Classics and Jazz]] in December for a £2.3 million contract, the largest ever granted to a schoolgirl. Her debut album, ''[[Faryl]]'', was recorded between December and January, and was released in March 2009. ''Faryl'' became the fastest selling solo classical album in British chart history, selling 29,200 copies in the first week. It debuted at number 6, but rose to number 4 in the following week, making Smith the third ''Britain's Got Talent'' contestant to have a top ten album. Smith lives with her parents in Kettering and continues to attend school, despite her musical career. |
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Faryl Smith (born 1995 in Kettering, England) is an English singer from Kettering who rose to fame after auditioning for the second series of the ITV television talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2008, performing as a mezzo-soprano. She received praise throughout the competition, and, after the second round, was the favourite to win, but finished outside the top three in the live final on the 31 May. During the competition, she received singing lessons from Yvie Burnett and received offers from various record labels. After the show, she rejected offers of contracts from Sony BMG, although did appear on fellow finalist Andrew Johnston's debut album One Voice.
Smith signed with Universal Classics and Jazz in December for a £2.3 million contract, the largest ever granted to a schoolgirl. Her debut album, Faryl, was recorded between December and January, and was released in March 2009. Faryl became the fastest selling solo classical album in British chart history, selling 29,200 copies in the first week. It debuted at number 6, but rose to number 4 in the following week, making Smith the third Britain's Got Talent contestant to have a top ten album. Smith lives with her parents in Kettering and continues to attend school, despite her musical career.
History
Britain's Got Talent
Before competing in Britain's Got Talent, Smith had performed competitively in the Kettering Eisteddfod, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, the Pontins Junior Starquest competition and Festival 4 Stars.[3] She then auditioned for the second series of the show, giving what Jon O'Brien, of Allmusic, called a "mature" performance of "Ave Maria",[1] and was put through to the live shows. Simon Cowell described her audition as "the best audition I've heard in years".[4] Before performing live, she and Andrew Johnston were favourites to win.[5] She won her semi-final, performing a cover of Sarah McLachlan's "Angel", by the public vote, placing her into the final,[6] and leaving her as the favourite to win.[1] During the heat, Cowell described her as "literally one in a million".[6] She then performed in the live final, where she was described by Cowell as one of the five acts (along with George Sampson, Johnston, Signature and Kate and Gin) who had a chance of winning.[7] She again performed "Ave Maria",[3] but finished otuside the top three. Sampson eventually won the show as a result of the call in, with Signature second, and Johnston third.[7] As a result of her final performance of "Ave Maria", Smith was invited to be a guest singer at a songwriting awards ceremony in London.[3] She then went on to perform in the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour with the other semi-finalists.[8]
During the show, Cowell arranged for free singing lessons to be delivered by leading vocal coach Yvie Burnett to Smith. Burnett previously coached 2007 Britains Got Talent winner Paul Potts and 2006 The X Factor winner Leona Lewis.[9][10] While performing on Britain's Got Talent, Smith was offered record deals, but she and her family turned them down. Her father, Tony Smith, said "We have had offers from people interested in Faryl. But when Simon Cowell, the big man, says your daughter is special, you listen."[9] Cowell described Smith's potential career during the show, saying "I know she says Katherine [Jenkins] is her idol but she is far better than her. She is by far the most talented youngster I've ever heard. When she opens her mouth her voice is just incredible."[11]
Record deal
The day after the Britain's Got Talent finals, Max Clifford, a spokesperson for Simon Cowell, said that it was "quite possible" that Cowell would be signing some of the finalists, including Smith.[12] Over the next few weeks, Smith appeared in the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour, in which she performed a duet of "Walking in the Air" with Johnston.[13] A version of this duet appeared on Johnston's debut album, One Voice,[14] and was tipped as a potential Christmas number-one.[15] Before the release of One Voice, it was revealed that Smith herself was finalising the details of her own record deal. Her father, Tony Smith, said "we're dotting the 'i''s and crossing the 't's' at the moment to make sure she's protected in every way. She is our baby at the end of the day – she's in great demand and we want to do it our way."[16] In November, it was announced that Smith would be performing on stage in Kettering with her tutor, Sylvia Berryman. Smith said that she was "really looking forward to singing locally again and performing with my singing teacher", and it was again reported that it was hoped Smith would soon sign her own record deal.[17]
In December 2008, The Daily Mail reported that Smith had signed with Universal Music Group for a £2.3 million, multi-album deal that was the "most lucrative recording contract ever handed to a schoolgirl."[18] Smith said "I'm honoured to be joining such a fantastic record company, especially since it's where Katherine [Jenkins] started."[18] Dickon Stainer, speaking on behalf of Universal, said "as soon as we saw Faryl, it became an ambition to sign her."[18] Universal claimed it intended to market Smith as a pop star.[19] After signing with Universal, Smith performed at the Royal Albert Hall with Jenkins.[18] The Times described Smith as "heir apparent" to Jenkins,[20] who first met her when she won a competition in Wales and, by 2009, was acting as her mentor.[21]
In January 2009, plans were released for Smith to perform with Placido Domingo. The idea was suggested by him.[22] In an interview with the Metro, Smith talked about her future plans, insisting that she did not wish to be dubbed as the next Charlotte Church, and spoke of her desire to appear in films on top of her musical career. She said "Films and movies are something I'd really like to do. I've always wanted to act so doing a film would be amazing. It's something I really want to do."[23]
Faryl
Faryl was recorded in London during Smith's Christmas holiday between December 2008 and January 2009, and completed on the third of January.[24][25][26] It features a 60 piece orchestra,[27] which was recorded at Air Studios, in London.[28] Song selection included "River of Light". Smith said of the song that "The Blue Danube music now has words put to it. I like it because it's different. Everyone knows the tune and everybody has got high hopes for it."[29] Smith said that her favourite song on the album was her version of the Welsh hymn, "Calon Lân".[30] Other songs include Smith's version of "Amazing Grace", a cover of "Annie's Song" by John Denver, and a rewritten version of "The Way Old Friends Do", rewritten for Smith by Björn Ulvaeus. Smith spoke about the song, saying "It was about divorce ... They didn't think it was appropriate for me to sing about that, so Björn changed the lyrics so it's about friendship."[31] The album was produced by Jon Cohen, who has previously worked with artists including the Operababes and Vanessa Mae.[1]
Promotion began in January, with performances at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and appearances at the debut of Oliver!.[27] Smith also took part in a photoshoot for publicity and cover photos.[27] Smith's father, Tony, said "at the moment we're promoting the album and making sure we're in the right places at the right time."[27] A television advert and music video for "River of Light" have also been recorded to further publicise the release, and Smith also appeared on the cover of February's Classic FM Magazine.[32] More promotional appearances in the weeks leading up to the release of Faryl included Loose Women, The Paul O'Grady Show, BBC Radio 4, Radio Five Live and BBC Breakfast.[33] She also appeared at the Children's Champion Awards and met Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street.[34][35] On the day of the release, there was an album signing in Smith's hometown of Kettering, at the HMV branch.[31] Smith said "I definitely want to be at home for the launch. I want to be surrounded by my friends and family because obviously, it's a big deal for me."[35]
Pete Paphides, writing for The Times, said that the songs were performed "with power and restraint", and that the "arrangements by Jon Cohen suggest some kind of aesthetic endeavour beyond the basic thing for which they exist". He compared it favourably to two other Mothering Sunday releases, Lionel Richie's Just Go, Ronan Keating's Songs for My Mother and Barry Manilow's The Greatest Songs of the Eighties. He awarded Faryl 3 out of a possible 5, the highest rating of the four.[36] Retailers in the United Kingdom ordered more than 80,000 copies of the album in the week leading up to release, which Simon Cable, writing for the Daily Mail, noted was more copies than U2s recent No Line on the Horizon.[37] It also topped the Amazon.co.uk presale chart.[37] On the day of the release, based only on presales, the album was at the number one spot on the UK Albums Chart.[34] The album became the fastest selling classical solo album in Britain, beating the previous record holder Hayley Westernra, selling 20,000 copies in the first four days.[38] The first week resulted in sales of 29,200 copies, which is higher than any other debut album of a classical singer.[39] Faryl officially entered the charts at number six,[40] climbing to fourth the following week.[41] Faryl made Smith the third former Britain's Got Talent contestant to achieve a top ten album, after Paul Potts (with One Chance) and Andrew Johnston (with One Voice).[1]
Personal life
Smith originally attended Henry Gotch Primary School in Kettering and now is a student at Southfield School for Girls,[3][42] but receives private tutoring while working.[43] She enjoys playing football, and formerly played for Kettering Generals FC Under 13 girls,[44][45] and played for the Kettering Generals Under 11s girls' team when they reached the Weetabix League cup final.[46] After signing her record deal, she performed at Rockingham Road for a January 2009 F.A. Cup match between Kettering Town F.C. and Eastwood Town F.C..[46] She also attends a theatre club, plays the guitar and piano and sings in two choirs,[5] including the Masquerade Youth Choir.[47] Her favourite singer is Katherine Jenkins who sent a message from Japan to Smith before her Britain's Got Talent live shows.[48] Smith first met Jenkins after winning the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod, in Wales.[18] She lives with parents Tony, a former health and safety manager who now works full-time overseeing Smith's activities,[43] her mother Linda, a hairdresser and her older brother Shea, who is training as a plumber.[43]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | ||||
| 2009 | Faryl
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4[49] |
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References
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- ^ Lyons, Beverley (2009-03-03). "Singer Faryl Smith keeping her feet on the ground despite £2.3m recording contract". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 March 2009.
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{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Foster, Patrick (2009-03-10). "Teenage singer Faryl Smith takes on U2 with launch of debut album". The Times. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Britain's Got Talent's Faryl Smith to sing with Placido Domingo". The Mirror. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Harmsworth, Andrei (2009-01-15). "£2.3m Britain's Got Talent star Faryl targets Hollywood". Metro. Retrieved 15 January 2009.
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{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Jackson, David (2008-12-30). "Fan Faryl lends Kettering Town her vocal support". Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
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{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Inman, Becky (2008-10-23). "Kettering Elvis impersonator, aged seven, to appear on Britain's Got Talent". Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Gordon, Jane (2009-02-28). "Once upon a talent show: The fairy-tale life of Britain's Got Talent finalist Faryl Smith". Daily Mail. Retrieved 1 March 2009.
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{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Garside, Kevin (2009-01-03). "Kettering talent guarantees Blue Square inclusion in fourth round". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
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{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Faryl helps choir to contest glory". Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
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External links
- Official site
- Universal Classics and Jazz official website
- Performance on Britains Got Talent final at itv.com
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