EXCLUSIVE: 'I hope nothing tops it nerves wise': Emeli Sande discusses 'exhilarating' Olympic performance as she creates a new track for Jaguar
By FAY STRANG FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 12:13 BST, 15 August 2014 | Updated: 09:58 BST, 16 August 2014











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She became the talk of the country when she performed during the 2012 Olympics.

But despite it being what she describes as an ‘exhilarating' experience Emeli Sande has revealed she was racked with nerves.

When asked whether anything would top the experience for her, she exclusively told MailOnline: ‘ I hope nothing will top it nerves wise, it was the most nerve wrecking experience but the exhilaration after the performance made it all worth it.'

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Collaboration: Emeli Sande opens up about creating a track for Jaguar in an exclusive video for MailOnline



Emeli made the revelation as she helps launch Jaguar's latest campaign FEEL XE by taking inspiration from the public to create an exclusive track, asking them ‘What makes you feel Exhilarated?' .



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In a behind-the-scenes video, the 27-year-old, continued: ‘When you really push yourself and put yourself in such a high-pressure situation, it's really great when it all goes well. I'm not sure anything will top the enormity but I do hope there comes a point when I test myself to those lengths again.'

She also told MailOnline how she likes to treat herself, sharing: ‘I usually indulge myself by buying musical instruments - ones that I sometimes don't continue playing, such as the cello - I wish I had improved my playing before buying a quality cello. 



‘But there are others that I love and cherish. I bought a baby grand piano, which cost a fortune, but it is a lifelong investment.'

It's not all music thought and Emeli revealed how she likes to unwind: ‘There's loads of ways that I relax … I love writing a new song and seeing something come from nowhere but equally I love going out with friends and listening to something that someone else has written.

‘I've also recently discovered the release that getting in the car, putting the roof down and going for a drive can provide - it really lets you clear your head. I grew up in nature so being in the open air surrounded by beautiful scenery feels like home. ‘




Big moment: Emeli spoke about performing at the Olympics in 2012






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When quizzed about if she things she has found a happy medium between work and play, she said:

‘Somewhere in the middle. I think keeping a balance means you have to be flexible. Sometimes work takes priority sometimes life takes priority - it changes and I can accept that. And luckily I have amazing family and friends who accept that too.

‘Music has always been a part of my life, whether I was in showbiz or not, it's a part of me.'

Talking about the past year, she said:  ‘This year has brought some big changes for me - veganism being one of them. I don't eat any animal product. I feel lighter, I have more energy and most importantly I am more conscious of what I put into my body. 




Inspired: Emeli will be taking inspiration from members of the public for scam her track



‘As long as you respect your body and give it what it needs as opposed to what you want - you're winning. There are great vegan websites/blogs which give you loads of meal ideas and nutrition advice.  

And she is very clearly about people being themselves: ‘It is important to me that young people, especially young females, know that what the media presents is only one way to look. It is not the way to look. I think it's about setting your own standards for yourself and holding firm to them. Being creative I see fashion as a way to express who I am - I define who I am, nobody else. ‘

Emeli will be performing her FEEL XE track during a secret audio-visual gig at a central London location on 08 September as part of a series of stunts and events across the city to mark the global reveal of the Jaguar XE.

The singer is promoting the launch of the new Jaguar XE Sports Saloon and inviting the public to influence her FEEL XE Exhilaration track.Use #FEELXE via any social media channel to provide Emeli with inspiration.




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