Eliel Arrey

Eliel Arrey was born and raised in Cameroon, West Africa. His name is known in the Dallas and Houston areas of Texas where he has performed and recorded most of his works. "In this vein he is characterized by happy, melodic, and upbeat dance vibes, as well as by an unconventional use of guitars, organs, flutes, trumpets, horns, and saxophones." His melodies and compositions draw from a variety of musical backgrounds and cultures, which he attributes to his international heritage.

&#34;Eliel Arrey cites as main artistic influences two families of musicians: for his anthems and classical tracks, <a href="spotify:artist:0YC192cP3KPCRWx8zr8MfZ" data-name="Hans Zimmer">Hans Zimmer</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3PhL2Vdao2v8SS8AptuhAr" data-name="James Horner">James Horner</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6BF0bXbsdujMSMeFZBGcBq" data-name="Thomas Bergersen">Thomas Bergersen</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3EAHF3jdnHHdko5DBrhRUP" data-name="John Powell">John Powell</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5F4ObszoeVebqtc0B3XqJa" data-name="Audiomachine">Audiomachine</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:2qvP9yerCZCS0U1gZU8wYp" data-name="Two Steps from Hell">Two Steps from Hell</a>; for his EDM productions, <a href="spotify:artist:1Cs0zKBU1kc0i8ypK3B9ai" data-name="David Guetta">David Guetta</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1vCWHaC5f2uS3yhpwWbIA6" data-name="Avicii">Avicii</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:55iQlVy82VOHUZ54INg1Ge" data-name="Shanahan">Shanahan</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:6BrvowZBreEkXzJQMpL174" data-name="Hardwell">Hardwell</a>.&#34;

In April 2016, Eliel Arrey released his first album titled, <a href="spotify:album:6iMgbbdnNW9HYeFD1fBoye" data-name="The Essentials">The Essentials</a>. The album features remarkable performances by <a href="spotify:artist:54d7f1ocX2WxjHYeWdPbCG" data-name="Nasomi">Nasomi</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4shPHBg88kcOqcDGJow7JO" data-name="Yolanda Arrey">Yolanda Arrey</a>, and vocals by Steve Owner (a.k.a <a href="spotify:artist:0oALWWgW1Eg5lpxpfjBAW9" data-name="Stephano Prunebelli">Stephano Prunebelli</a>) with an extended instrumental of Eliel Arrey’s ‘Paradise’ remix of <a href="spotify:artist:2UExqMUZsTi7A5Ev8zT0Js" data-name="Melissa Otero">Melissa Otero</a>&#39;s ‘<a href="spotify:album:6mhShZUZETp0AqZNrhD2mK" data-name="Angels and Demons - Single">Angels and Demons - Single</a>.&#39;”

Eliel Arrey has not always wanted to be a musician. Eliel Arrey is a Physician and single father of three boys. He has always considered music his escape from the madness of his everyday life and he has stated many times that “being a father was the best thing that ever happened to [him].”

S. McCauley
MondoTunes

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