Elsie Bay (Elsa Søllesvik) on SoundBetter

Songwriter and vocalist with over 200 million streams on Spotify.

If you're looking for the nordic/Scandinavian sound, you've come to the right place!
I offer melodies, lyrics and vocals.
Artist project: Elsie Bay.
Former artist and songwriter for "Elsa & Emilie".

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Elsa Søllesvik

Bless You
Boilers (3), Calvin (21)
Boilers (3)
Offer Nissim X Netta (4)
Fehrplay

Languages

English
Norwegian
Spanish
Swedish

75 Reviews - 7 Repeat Clients

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by Thomas F.
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Elsa is a great singer, technically but also intellectually. she understands fast where the song goes to and can quickly implement the producers ideas. in combination with her exceptional voice and her talented singing, it is a great pleasure to work with her!
by nicgitter
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An absolute pleasure to work with. Delivered perfect demos/stems very quickly. Hope to work together again soon!
by Randi Z.
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An amazing singer I must say. She nailed everything perfectly for my song and very happy with that.
by Ryan M.
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I listened through what seemed like 100 profiles, then I heard this voice and stopped searching. A joy to work with, excellent communication and a lightning fast turn around, but most importantly she brought a new life to my song that elevated it more than I can put a price tag on
by Igor
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Was great to work with Elsa!
Fantastic vocals, great communication :)

Looking forward to work again!
by Davey
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This is my second time using Elsa and she knocked it out of the park again. I can't recommend her enough.
by Angelo
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Its always a pleasure working with Elsie her voice is amazing! 10/10
by Amés
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Working with Elsa is always a pleasure. I am looking forward for the next one :)
by Curtis N.
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I can't recommend Elsa highly enough. She has a beautiful voice coupled with outstanding professionalism.
by WhiteCapMusic
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It was an honor working with Elsie Bay. She wrote and sang such incredible vocals. I will definitely work with her again. Can recomment.
by Quentyn
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Such an incredible voice and super nice to work with! Very flexible and professional!
by Windtree Theory
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Elsa is seriously talented and professional!!! She simply nailed the vocal parts and definitely would recommend her to anyone that is in need of her special talent. Our project is now on another level and can't thank her enough!!
by Curtis N.
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Elsa's voice has a magical quality to it. Would highly recommend
by Lunar
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Killer vocal! Absolutely wonderful to work with!
by Omar B.
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What a talent! More to come!
by Curtis N.
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It's a pleasure to work with Elsa. Her voice is amazing and the audio quality is great. Can't recommend her enough
by Christian Paul
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Amazing voice and super easy to work with. Will definitely hire again in the future!!
by Davey
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Elsie knocked it out of the park with zero revisions. She's a real pro and I highly recommend her.
by Curtis N.
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One of the most talented musicians I've had the pleasure of working with. Has an outstanding balance between technique and artisty. Will def be working with Elsie again.
by Hervé
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Amazing recording from Elsie ! A pleasure working with her

Interview with Elsie Bay (Elsa Søllesvik)

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I've recently written three songs for new upcoming band that will get a lot of attention through TV. It will be exciting to see how it all turns out.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now I'm working on my EP, as well as songs for other artists.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! Check out Benjamin Alasu and Lasse Nymann. Excellent people!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. It's faster some times.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That I will give it my best!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The freedom to work whenever and where ever I want.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "What's your price?" My answer depends on the amount of work the client is after.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's a genetic talent xD! Talent can only take you so far, you have to work hard for it.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask them what they're looking for, and how I can be of use.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Just send me a message and tell me what you're looking for! Together we'll figure it out!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Mac, Mic, sound card, cabels and charger.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started in a duo called "Elsa & Emilie" in 2009. We released two albums under Sony Music Norway (2014 & 2017). We went on several tours and played big TV-shows. Now I write for others while I'm working on my solo-project.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is a bit like the Weeknd meets Frank Ocean, meets Julia Michaels.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Bon Iver, just to see how he works!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Find a person who's better than you, who can listen to your stuff and give you relevant feedback.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Usually I work on pop music. Everything from EDM, to singer songwriter pop, to House toplines and RnB.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Melodies, lyrics and vocals.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Melodic lines, great harmonies, creative lyrics and a nordic sound.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually start by humming some melodies with random words, then I write some real lyrics to it. After that i record the demo.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a basic studio setup at my place that i use to make demos. A focusrite scarlett 2i2, one dynamic mic and one condenser mic and Logic Pro X. I have access to multiple studios if you need a professional recording!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by Ariana Grande and Julia Michaels.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually write melodies and lyrics. Sometimes I sing on the tracks as well.