The group's first album, Shaded By The Leaves, was recorded without Akbari who left the band some weeks before they were signed. The new singer, Catrin Mallon, sang with Schulz on the first Chandeen album.
In the autumn of 1994, Henkel and Löwy moved to Jutland, Denmark for six weeks to compose and produce the second album entitled Jutland. They created a deeply atmospheric album which had a lasting effect on the German underground scene. Ecki Stieg, the eye and the ear of the scene in 1995 says: "With Jutland, Chandeen created an album which will be a benchmark for all other bands in this genre. This is the best release in several years." The album reached the top ten for more than 10 weeks in the German independent charts and Jutland remains the most startling and unique of Chandeen's albums.
Mallon and Henkel left the band in late 1994 and Mallon was replaced by vocalist Stephanie Härich in the spring of 1995. The EP, Light Within Time was released siix months later, followed by the third album, The Waking Dream in 1996. Chandeen toured extensively in 1996 and became the spearhead of the German Heavenly Voices-Romantic scene. In 1997 Chandeen left Hyperium records and signed a new contract with SPV. One year later they released their fourth studio album Spacerider-Love At First Sight, with their new guitar player Florian Walther. It was no coincidence that the music-industry had begun to take notice of Chandeen's music, and in late 1998 the band filmed their first video, Skywalking. The clip got airtime on MTV and Viva for several weeks and Chandeen received a nomination for the German video awards.
In spring, 1999 Chandeen began to tour again while Harald Löwy founded his own record label Kalinkaland Records and released the fifth album, Bikes And Pyramids, in fall, 2002. It was the last album to feature Stephanie Härich. They released their latest and sixth studio album Echoes in 2003, then disbanded in 2004.
In 2007 Löwy reactivated the project, releasing a new album, Teenage Poetry, in 2008. Julia Beyer joined for this release as their new singer. Currently the band is working on a new album.
The Coming dawn
Chandeen Lyrics
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Chasing dreams that all turn to dust
Open your eyes and see the unseen
Feel the power rushing through your veins
I am here, here today
CAN YOU FEEL THE NIGHT?
I see the coming down
I am here, here today
CAN YOU FEEL THE NIGHT?
I see the coming down
The lyrics of Chandeen's song "The Coming Dawn" seem to talk about the overwhelming rush and chaos of life. People are depicted as being blinded by their own illusions and chasing after dreams that ultimately lead to disappointment. However, the singer encourages us to open our eyes and see beyond the surface level, to discover and feel the untapped power that courses through our veins. She then declares her presence, urging us to join her in experiencing something much greater, as if she has seen a coming dawn.
The lyrics are a call to awakening, to break the chains of ignorance and complacency and embrace a life full of depth and purpose. The use of nature imagery, particularly the dawn or sunrise, symbolizes new beginnings and a fresh start, signaling a potential for growth and transformation. The repetitive refrain of "I am here, here today" suggests a sense of presence, grounding, and mindfulness, as if the singer is urging us to live in the present moment and be fully engaged with our surroundings.
Overall, the song speaks to the human desire for something more than the superficial and fleeting, encouraging us to seek out our own hidden potential and tap into a deeper consciousness. In a world that can sometimes feel chaotic and overwhelming, "The Coming Dawn" offers a message of hope and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
People rushing by, all blind, deceived
People hurry by, unaware and misled.
Chasing dreams that all turn to dust
Pursuing aspirations that all come to nothing.
Open your eyes and see the unseen
Look beyond what is visible and perceive the hidden.
Feel the power rushing through your veins
Experience the strength coursing through your body.
I am here, here today
I am present, here and now.
CAN YOU FEEL THE NIGHT?
Are you aware of the darkness around you?
I am here, here today
I am present, here and now.
I see the coming dawn
I perceive the arrival of a new beginning.
I am here, here today
I am present, here and now.
CAN YOU FEEL THE NIGHT?
Are you aware of the darkness around you?
I see the coming dawn
I perceive the arrival of a new beginning.
Contributed by Arianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.