Hey, here is the latest export from one of the world's tiniest islands! It was something like half a year waiting for Chasing Pandora's first full album, "Mocking The Mocking Bird", but finally it was released, even a whole week before its official release date of 1st May.
Here is just one song to whet your appetite. Bleed is probably my favourite of all CP songs, with Divine catching up quickly. Both these songs were included in their EP Feel The Rain which was released last year (and has been sold out for a few months!), but have been newly arranged. However, none of the other songs on the new album are any less riveting! Samples can be found on Chasing Pandora's official website http://chasingpandora.com and also on their myspace page http://www.myspace.com/chasingpandora
Vocalist Melissa Portelli writes all lyrics and are rather personal. About Bleed she says: "Poetry has always been my first true love, however, when my brother died a few years ago, I felt like I couldn't really write anymore and that no words could really explain how I feel. So I stopped writing for a short while.
"That didn't help me, if anything I felt worse so I got myself back into writing again and I realized what a big part of me , words were. Being alone for some time , not living in denial but actually making something out of the pain , has definitely helped me move on."
Keith Anthony is responsible for the beautiful melodies, and the guitar play. At times it gives me the shivers how perfectly lyrics and music complement each other!
Well, if your ways should lead you to Malta or Gozo, pick up Mocking The Mocking Bird - it'll make a beautiful souvenir! Otherwise it can be purchased online on one of the following sites: http://maltaproducts.com or http://shop.di-ve.com (look under "Local Music").

Lyrics for BLEED
As I sit here in this dark room There's nothing here There is no sound I've lost my ground
When innocence was mine Enough to make you blind Your counting fears You want my tears Only God knows why
Chorus: It's quite painful It's quite lonely This is the way I want it to be In my room to Bleed
Did I ask for Or did I cry for you to save me? Have I not asked for Did I ask for your forgiveness? I'm kissing you goodbye I turn to walk away Your shadow will remain This is what keeps me sane.
Chorus: It's quite painful It's quite lonely This is the way I want it to be In my room to bleed

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five-four says:

How would you describe her accent? Maltese? Gozo'ese?

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Germaniza says:

I'd say a lot of it originates from NY where she grew up - could be there's some Gozitan/Maltese influence, but hardly so ;-)

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Germaniza says:

Apologies, I made a very stupid mistake there... Mel grew up in Canada!! Trust a German not to be able to differentiate between Canadian and New York accents... blush

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