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.
love at first sight
Chandeen Lyrics
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All my strength and love I gave to you go ahead and share it
It is the time of the miracles and we are running out of time
It is the time of the miracles and we are running out of time
It will be love at first sight
Only once a life
Only once a life
The lyrics of "Love at First Sight" by Chandeen speak of a deep and intense love that is waiting to be realized. The imagery used in the lyrics is ethereal and otherworldly, painting a picture of a future where the two lovers will meet in the sky, and their love will be a miracle. The "Spacerider" mentioned in the lyrics is a metaphor for the love that is waiting to be discovered, and it embodies the sense of urgency in the song. The lyrics invite the listener to give themselves over to this love and to allow it to guide them, even if it means risking everything.
The repeated phrase "It will be love at first sight, only once in a life" emphasizes the rarity and importance of true love. The song suggests that this love is not something that can be easily found or taken for granted. It requires courage, faith, and a willingness to take a risk. The sense of urgency in the lyrics gives the impression that time is running out and that they must seize the moment before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
My Spacerider is waiting for you in the sky every night
My love for you is vast and infinite, like a spacecraft waiting in the night sky. It will always be there for you, constant and steadfast.
All my strength and love I gave to you go ahead and share it
I have poured all of my love and energy into our relationship, and I hope that you will reciprocate and share in this deep connection with me.
It is the time of the miracles and we are running out of time
Our love is a rare and miraculous thing that has the potential to change our lives forever. However, we must act quickly and make the most of the time we have together.
It will be love at first sight
Our love is so strong that it will ignite like a spark as soon as we lay eyes on each other, with an intensity that can only be described as love at first sight.
Only once a life
This type of love, with its depth and intensity, only comes around once in a lifetime. We must cherish it and hold on tight, because it is a precious and rare gift.
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