Chrysta Bell looks like a dream and Chrysta Bell sings like a dream.
And the dream becomes reality.
David Lynch
A great artist is finally releasing her first single in Germany and presenting her debut album in December (December 9th / Grüner Salon) live in Berlin.
"David Lynch not only gave me the confidence to succeed as a solo artist.
David Lynch gave me a voice, a personality, and an album.
It is the most important experience of my life and the work I feel the greatest pride in. He has made me see myself as a singer."
Chrysta Bell
Currently, there are only a few female singers who possess such a mystical aura as Chrysta Bell: On one hand, she appears unattainable and floating in other spheres, while on the other hand, she captivates you with her siren-like grace and does not let go once you have surrendered to her sonically and visually unique world.
Chrysta Bell grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Her mother was a professional singer, and her stepfather owned a recording studio, so it is no surprise that she was already singing jingles at the age of eleven and was on stage at a musical theater at thirteen. David Lynch first took notice of her when she served as the lead singer of the gypsy-swing group 8 ½ Souvenirs. In 2000, the intensive collaboration between the two began, which continues to this day and is largely based on Lynch's ongoing enthusiasm for Chrysta Bell: "She is not only an incredible artist but also possesses the intuitive ability to capture a certain mood while finding a melody that is simply spectacular."
Knowing David Lynch and his works, it is not surprising that the red-haired singer exerts such fascination over him: She embodies his vision of the archetype of the Femme Fatale, who, as soon as she steps on stage, evokes references to Julie London, Rita Hayworth, and Isabella Rossellini. During a recent performance in London, she was even compared to Portishead and Massive Attack.
In David Lynch, she found a musical mentor over 13 years ago, who intricately chisels out her outstanding qualities with his productions, best heard on her debut work "This Train," which will be released in Germany on January 31st. A first teaser is the EP "Friday Night Fly," which will be released on November 29th.
The eleven songs of the album connect to Lynch's films and TV productions and conjure a dramatic atmosphere with their dark yet graceful soundscapes, perfectly showcasing her tenderly whispered lines and emotional melodies.
Chrysta Bell will perform in advance on December 9th at the Grüner Salon in Berlin before she returns to Germany in March 2014 for an extensive tour (Booking MLK).
November 29th: Release of "Friday Night Fly” EP
January 31st: Release of "This Train“
on QQ5 the Label by JSM/ Distribution Rough Trade
And the dream becomes reality.
David Lynch
A great artist is finally releasing her first single in Germany and presenting her debut album in December (December 9th / Grüner Salon) live in Berlin.
"David Lynch not only gave me the confidence to succeed as a solo artist.
David Lynch gave me a voice, a personality, and an album.
It is the most important experience of my life and the work I feel the greatest pride in. He has made me see myself as a singer."
Chrysta Bell
Currently, there are only a few female singers who possess such a mystical aura as Chrysta Bell: On one hand, she appears unattainable and floating in other spheres, while on the other hand, she captivates you with her siren-like grace and does not let go once you have surrendered to her sonically and visually unique world.
Chrysta Bell grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Her mother was a professional singer, and her stepfather owned a recording studio, so it is no surprise that she was already singing jingles at the age of eleven and was on stage at a musical theater at thirteen. David Lynch first took notice of her when she served as the lead singer of the gypsy-swing group 8 ½ Souvenirs. In 2000, the intensive collaboration between the two began, which continues to this day and is largely based on Lynch's ongoing enthusiasm for Chrysta Bell: "She is not only an incredible artist but also possesses the intuitive ability to capture a certain mood while finding a melody that is simply spectacular."
Knowing David Lynch and his works, it is not surprising that the red-haired singer exerts such fascination over him: She embodies his vision of the archetype of the Femme Fatale, who, as soon as she steps on stage, evokes references to Julie London, Rita Hayworth, and Isabella Rossellini. During a recent performance in London, she was even compared to Portishead and Massive Attack.
In David Lynch, she found a musical mentor over 13 years ago, who intricately chisels out her outstanding qualities with his productions, best heard on her debut work "This Train," which will be released in Germany on January 31st. A first teaser is the EP "Friday Night Fly," which will be released on November 29th.
The eleven songs of the album connect to Lynch's films and TV productions and conjure a dramatic atmosphere with their dark yet graceful soundscapes, perfectly showcasing her tenderly whispered lines and emotional melodies.
Chrysta Bell will perform in advance on December 9th at the Grüner Salon in Berlin before she returns to Germany in March 2014 for an extensive tour (Booking MLK).
November 29th: Release of "Friday Night Fly” EP
January 31st: Release of "This Train“
on QQ5 the Label by JSM/ Distribution Rough Trade
