Elle, a talented English musician who is unafraid of blending genres and breaking musical boundaries. With a background in classical piano, her work merges the sophistication of classical music with the free-spirited qualities of folk and modern electronic sounds. This year, Elle released a new track that marks the next step ‘I Don’t Want to Go to the Theatre‘.
The journey to this song began when Elle sent a rough demo to The Chapel Studios in London, not fully sure how to bring the piece to life. What followed was an unexpected collaboration that resulted in a far more ambitious creation than originally imagined. The song evolved into a richly orchestrated work, bringing together the drama of a full orchestra with the delicacy of Elle’s pure, soaring vocals.
“You always say that we’ll do something but we never do / So tell me / What is wrong with you? / Oh I wish I knew / But the truth lies beyond me and you.” This opening line sets the tone for the song. Unspoken tensions and the
frustrations that accompany expectations. In ‘I Don’t Want to Go to the Theatre’, Elle captures a balance as she sings of a relationship that, despite its seeming potential, is doomed to fail.
The repeated refrain, “I don’t want to go to the theatre”, becomes a metaphor for Elle’s rejection of societal expectations—rejecting a performance, a show, in favour of something real. The arrangement, which includes sampled strings, timpani, and other orchestral instruments, creates a cinematic atmosphere that pulls the listener in. The music feels grand yet intimate, with Elle’s voice carrying the song’s raw emotion.
‘I Don’t Want to Go to the Theatre’ is an example of Elle’s ability to fuse classical elements with modern production techniques, resulting in a beautiful piece of music. It’s clear that Elle is not just evolving as an artist, but forging a new path in her musical career, and this track only deepens the anticipation for what’s to
come. Listen to ‘I Don’t Want to Go to the Theatre’, streaming now.
