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‘Come now, luxuriant Graces, and beautiful-haired Muses’

To my gig at Crazy Coqs on 13th November, 7pm

‘Unique and melancholic, her songs are dark folk tales in themselves, cinematic in scope but with the intimacy of a campfire. We are seduced but there is always a danger of being burned.’ – Spy in the Stalls Joe Evans

Photo: Ben Wulf

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Army Dreamers - Kate Bush, intimate piano / vocal cover 💔

This is my favourite Kate Bush song and it used to haunt me as a kid. Trying to master playing the theme from the intro under verse 2 - not easy! Also tricky to sing the male backing vocals and lead in the chorus 😬

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Black Hole Sun - intimate piano / vocal cover, Chris Cornell, Soundgarden

It’s pouring with rain and I am reflecting on the impact this song, the vocals and video had on me as a teen. Rest in peace Chris Cornell x

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White Raven - the crazy, operatic, heavy metal fugue section 🥵🎤

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Intimate Exchange filmed live at Crazy Coqs, 27th Feb.

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For the Birds - original dark-folk fable

What is this

This waking curse

I called to the spirits

I called for the nurse

What is this

This unheard verse

If I can’t hold onto a melody

Shall I leave it for the birds

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Nights In White Satin - The Moody Blues, Justin Hayward - intimate piano / vocal cover

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The Rose - Live Action - Part 2

‘I saw the light begin to fade

Like the smile on your face

I held the rose and felt the thorn

I hurt myself to keep you strong’

📽️ Original footage from our award-winning animated music video.

🎶 Song & Performance: Michaela Betts

💃 Dancer & Choreography: @chrissy_brooke

🎬 Direction & Edit: @bunty_ai

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“Ravens are the birds I'll miss most when I die. If only the darkness into which we must look were composed of the black light of their limber intelligence. If only we did not have to die at all. Instead, become ravens.”

Louise Erdrich, The Painted Drum

My dark-folk album DARK NATURE drops today (Halloween) 🎶 ethereal singing, haunting melodies, baroque piano. Recorded raw & live in one take through vintage 70’s mics, a 1971 Yamaha U1 upright piano and 100% analogue recording.

Photo: Ben Wulf

Styling: Chloe Haywood London

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Wooden Girl - the 2nd track from my album DARK NATURE,

‘Now my body is hollow

Who’s soul could I borrow

Fixed eyes like blackened pearls

I am not real I am a wooden girl’

This song is for everyone who has experienced bullying. It strips you of who you are, steals your light and erodes your soul. To my younger self who experienced bullying, “There is nothing wrong with you, I love you, and some day this will all make sense”.

Animatic: Jess Butcher

Words & Music: Michaela Betts

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I Ain’t Worried - OneRepublic, Top Gun: Maverick, intimate piano / vocal cover 💔

“Time is running out so spend it like it’s gold” 💛

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‘One day it happened that the father was going to the fair, and he asked his two stepdaughters what he should bring back for them.

“Beautiful dresses,” said the one.

“Pearls and jewels,” said the other.

“And you, Cinderella,” he said, “what do you want?”

I’ve always wanted to go to the ball (true story) and had a ball dressing up on this shoot for my album DARK NATURE.

Corset: @wickedladycorsets

Styling: @chloe_haywood_london

Snake Brooch: @dirtyfrenchgirlbijoux

Makeup: @katetighemakeup

I shall be adorned in a bespoke gown for my next gig - save the date 27th Feb 2024 in a bijou Soho location.

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As The World Falls Down - Labyrinth, intimate piano / vocal cover. My heart aches singing this as I love it so much and still can’t get over the loss of David Bowie. I’ll be releasing it on all streaming platforms in the New Year. Stay tuned!

There's such a sad love

Deep in your eyes a kind of pale jewel

Open and closed within your eyes

I'll place the sky within your eyes

There's such a fooled heart

Beating so fast

In search of new dreams

A love that will last within your heart

I'll place the moon within your heart

As the pain sweeps through

Makes no sense for you

Every thrill is gone

Wasn't too much fun at all

But I'll be there for you

As the world falls down

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Track 04 White Raven

My kingdom will fall if you leave

White raven return to me

The toss of a coin is for you to decide

A mend or a rip in the fabric of time

DARK NATURE drops this Halloween 🎃 join me for the album launch LIVE on Instagram 9pm

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“This is why whoever is not afraid of the devil can tear out his hair and win the entire world.”

Jacob Grimm

An album full of dark-folk tales is on its way to you.

Join me this Halloween 🎃 9pm LIVE on Instagram

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The Story Behind The Rose Pt 1

In conversation with @wildsoundpod

WINNER - Best Animation at Experimental Dance & Film Festival 🏆

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DARK NATURE - Live Album drops Halloween 🎃

Track 03 REQUIEM

Join me for the album launch LIVE on Instagram 31.10.23 at 9pm

I will be performing intimate versions of the songs with a special guest… AND there will be MERCH!