HOW IT ALL STARTED
The NATALIE CHANDRA project originally started in 2003 when Drago Dujak ( bassist and founder of The Productions Recording Arts Sagl) came across the singer Natalie Chandra who had just returned home to Switzerland the previous year, after having spent her whole life living in different countries. Her determination and passion for writing and singing songs which should have a message convinced Drago and later Matteo Canonaco(guitarist and Drago’s long-time friend and band buddy) to embark on a musical journey with her. Soon after, they recorded their first single`DAISIES`, followed by the corresponding music video in collaboration with a variety of supportive individuals at their side.
As the project progressed into something tangible, it quickly became evident that they would have to search for musicians to complete the line-up if they wanted to move ahead. After searching high and low for the appropriate musicians who were not only suitable for the genre, but who were also willing to commit to a long term project, they finally found Lorenzo Barenco (guitarist) and Lorenzo Milani (drummer).THE BAND
Natalie Chandra (the band) was founded in 2005 in the Swiss Canton of Tessin (in the sunny, southern side of Switzerland).Each of the band’s members have brought the own unique flair, musical experience and originality into the music, who have all played in different cover and original bands throughout their lives.
It is a rock band whose members have each been inspired by a wide spectrum of bands and artistes ranging from The Muse, Korn, Pearl Jam, Helmet, Quicksand, Filter, Soungarden, Alanis Morisette, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple…THE SONGS…AND WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT
The lyrics and melodies cover the range of emotions and perspectives shared by Natalie Chandra. In the upcoming debut album `SinEater` will feature some of these songs which cover anything from masochistic love, emotionally unintelligent politicians, cruelty against non human living beings, to dealing with the violent nature lying dormant in many humans.WORK IN PROGRESS
The single Daisies has had extensive radio play on RETE TRE, RETE UNO, FIUME TICINO (Tessin, Switzerland), the band has been featured newspapers `Corriere del Ticino`and `La Regione`, and have also received the following Reviewers Pick’s Awards at
www.garageband.com :
DAISIES
Best Female Vocals in Alternative Rock, week of 9Oct2006
Best Melody in Alternative Rock, week of 9Oct2006
Most Original in Alternative Rock, week of 9Oct2006
Most Original in Alternative Rock, week of 30Oct2006
BITCH IN FUR
Best Female Vocals in Alternative Rock, week of 6Nov2006
Although the rock band has spent quite a bit of time on writing and recording for their upcoming CD, they have also had the opportunity to play at a number of venues in Switzerland, including at the Lodrino Rock Music Festival 2006.
At the moment the band is busy finishing their web page, composing new songs, designing the album’s cover and booklet and ardently waiting for the final mastering of the CD.
NATALIE CHANDRA believes, ''... the opportunity to grow up in many different countries has allowed me to become more aware of my responsibility towards our world. Thus, the ability to feel empathy for what is not mine has so far been my greatest inspiration''.
