Music Style/Genre
If Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, or Celine Dion, are the musicians that turn your crank, then you´re probably not gonna like this! However, if you grabbed Neil Finn from Crowded House, Bryan Adams, and the Jayhawks, threw them on a private beach somewhere down under loaded with guitars and whiskey, you might end up with something similar to my music.
Full Bio
Not only has Canadian born Kelly Pettit been able to get his music spread out across 4 continents, but this Japan based musician has achieved this in ways that break the traditional mold of how a band should be heard. On his 4th Album titled “FUEL”, Kelly showcases exactly what makes him so alluring. His mass appeal didn’t happen over night. Kelly has been slowly accumulating a loyal fan base since his first CD, “Life through a Windshield” and word of mouth about his music has graduated him to becoming a bona fide contender as a solid songwriter. His newest release “FUEL” has recently been reaching the masses through fans on Social Networks via the internet. It also won an international Ultimate Band Contest which started with over 2000 bands from all over the world received great reviews in magazines like Artist Direct, Indie Artists, and the Tokyo music scene and landed him newspaper and television space. Then, his song “She’s Just Like Summer”, won track of the month on ABC’s Fame Games radio which receives over 4 million listeners. Kelly’s growing popularity has led him to perform in front of sold out crowds of die hard Japanese fans.
On FUEL, Kelly takes a diverse approach to writing each song but always keeping in mind a feel good, energy driven approach. Having a close relationship and working with Canadian pop rock icons from the 90’s “ODDS” and Kelly Clarkson’s multi instrumentalist Cory Churko, Kelly took advantage of their understanding of crafting great melodic songs. “There are no bells and whistles in this album. It’s just solid musicians digging deep into each song to make them something special,” says Kelly. The result is a sonic experience described by Kelly as folk rock with a hint of alt-country and melodically driven for car driving.
Influenced largely by Australian bands like Crowded House, songwriter Neil Finn, Things of Stone and Wood, and Australian Paul Kelly, along with North American counterparts The Jayhawks, Barenaked Ladies, and the Counting Crows, Kelly works to define a sound all his own with musicianship and a dedication to each detail of the songwriting process. “My influences are quite diverse and you can really hear that in this CD. What’s constant is my attempt to keep the CD happy and upbeat”, says Kelly. Tracks like “She’s Just Like Summer”, “Little Imperfections”, and “World Is Turning” sum up that statement clearly while tracks like “Buy Now Pay Later” and “When You’re Alone” take a second listen to understand the positive message hidden in the lyrics. As one reviewer wrote, “It´s clear by listening to FUEL that Kelly is a master singer/songwriter. His soulful tunes and easy vocals will make this CD, and any he comes out with next a ´´MUST HAVE´´.
Short Bio
Kelly was born in Nanaimo, on the west coast of Canada. After living in several different countries and gathering influences from many corners of the world, he now resides in Japan where he is a full time musician. Influenced by bands like Crowded House, Bryan Adams and Counting Crows, Kelly tries to write songs that don´t sound like each other and from that has unconciously ended up with a very diverse and unique sound.
Bio update 1
I feel really fortunate to win Track of the Week for 3 weeks straight. I have a feeling that this week however, is going to be extremely tough as I have listened to some amazing songs that I will be up against. Whatever the outcome for me, it´s been a fun ride! Thanks FG´s.
´´She´s Just Like Summer´´, was one of those songs that almost wrote itself. As you might expect, it was written in the summer and yes, the words were inspired by a new romance in the air. I wanted to capture a feel good, driving with the windows down, life is great mood. At the time, that´s exactly how I was feeling and it was probably the only kind of song I could have written. I´m so glad some of you are enjoying it too!
Best compliment
Kelly is a brilliant songwriter. His CD Fuel is awesome. Both the lyrics and music are beautifully and creatively written and Kelly´s vocals are outstanding. Rarely do you find a musician with so much diversity and pure talent. All 15 songs on this CD will catch you and keep you singing. WOW
Worst diss
(While I was playing an original song live someone said) ´´Mate, that´s a tad annoying, how about Hey Jude´´. It was my Dad.
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