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Ophelia Syndrome
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Other

www.opheliasyndrome.com




Canada

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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   Ophelia Syndrome: General Info
Member Since12/15/2006
Band Websitewww.opheliasyndrome.com
Band MembersDanielle Francis: Guitar
Trina Nadeau: Cello
Deanna Wells: Vocals, Piano, and Guitar
Adrian McFarlane: Drums
Josh Kohler: Bass



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InfluencesOur Interview with Todd Donald on ITodd Lounge:
For more information please visit: http://itoddlounge.wordpress.com/

Thanks Todd!

EP2×20: OPHELIA SYNDROME
iTodd Lounge / Episode 20: Ophelia Syndrome

“It was quite cool not only to interview this awesome, fun-lovin’ group of Mohawk music grads in this awesome band… but it was amazing to hangout with two of which I knew during my time there four years ago. QUITE COOL. You’ll notice this interview follows back to the initial perogative of the iTodd Lounge. In the first place it was meant to entertain and show off the personalities of different musicians. You’ll see in the songs they have a load of talent, and in the interview it’s all personality and fun!” -TD


Shades of Grey:

I Don't Care


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Record LabelDeeKo Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 1 2009 5:30A
It’s Your Festival Hamilton, Ontario
Jul 4 2009 9:00P
The Hive Kitchener, Ontario
Jul 11 2009 4:00P
Private Party Kitchener, Ontario
Aug 2 2009 12:00P
C.J’s Cafe in Bronte Oakville, Ontario
Aug 21 2009 7:00P
The Freeway Cafe Hamilton, Ontario

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   About Ophelia Syndrome
"Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule." - Samuel Butler

This quote, though simple in its nature, describes the band Ophelia Syndrome’s approach to their music. Ophelia Syndrome is a unique blend of piano, acoustic guitar, cello, drums, bass, and vocals. They are described as melodic pop/rock with folk influences in the veins of the singer/songwriter.

"We try to create some sort of empathy for the listener; for them to feel before reasoning..." says Deanna Wells, the primary singer/songwriter of the band. The main concern of this band is that they can translate their music to an audience on an emotional level. Ophelia Syndrome combines the lyrics and melodies of pianist/vocalist (sometimes guitarist) Deanna Wells, with the expressive cello lines of Trina Nadeau, the intense drumming of Adrian McFarlane, the bass lines of Josh Kohler , and the sweetly melodic guitar riffs of Danielle Francis. Together this unique group weaves their particular brand of music. Although this set-up is fairly unusual, the band has used this particular grouping to create their own sound. “These instruments are an integral part of the music, without them, the sound would change…” explains Danielle Francis, “we’ve worked really hard to pull together a sound using the acoustic guitar, piano, cello, bass, and drums, and now the songs…” “Take on a life of their own!” jokes Adrian.

"We really try to succumb to the song; surrender to it; and from that our music is born. No egos, just musicians coming together..." From that motive Ophelia Syndrome creates their sound. Combining classical elements with, rock, pop, and jazz, this group is hard to pigeonhole into a genre. "We're sort of pop/rock but not really?" jokes Josh Kohler. "I don't know, we don't really worry about that [labels]" chimes in Danielle, the co-founder and alternate songwriter of the band. Ophelia Syndrome are fans of many genres of music including: classical (which Deanna and Trina have trained in quite extensively), to rock, pop, folk, and even jazz on occasion (in which Adrian has studied). Trina Nadeau says of the band "draw from us what you want, but try to hear what we're trying to do instead of who we're being compared to." “Many influences can be heard in this band", as Trina explains “everyone is influenced by what is around them; the trick to find you in that”.

Ophelia Syndrome formed in the fall of 1998 with founding members Danielle Francis and Deanna Wells. Francis and Wells Performed and recorded as a duo. They felt that the music was lacking elements, and in the winter of 2002 Trina Nadeau joined the band. In 2007 Adrian McFarlane, and Josh Kohler joined finally completing the sound. “Trina, Josh, and Adrian came in and made the music grow so much in terms of style” explains Deanna. They are currently gearing up to record their debut EP, and are working on their music constantly focusing on their live show. The band entered Catherine North in October of 2008 to record their EP "Shades of Grey" with the very talented Dan Achen and Michael Chambers. The EP is scheduled to be released May 2009.

"We just want to bring our music to people, maybe make them laugh, or think, or perhaps just make them tap their toes... we just want our music to reach an audience." says Deanna. Approaching life and music by feeling and instinct describes the group and their haunting music. Ophelia Syndrome are planning to take their music further this year, and will be performing in their hometown of Hamilton, and surrounding areas.





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Ophelia Syndrome's Friends Comments
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Jul 12 2009 11:39 PM

Thanks for the request/add. Hope all is well :)

Lacey
Eric Himan





Jul 8 2009 4:05 AM

Thanks for the add on here!:) If you want to, you can follow me @: twitter.com/eric_himan Talk soon with ya~Eric Oh! and check out some video of my new band, Eric and the Adams www.ericandtheadams.com:
dj carne





Jun 30 2009 4:02 PM

debut album - literary devices - on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody... July 1, 2009

dj carne



Sara





Jun 22 2009 2:46 AM

NEVER STOP DOING YOUR BEST.


Zach & Jesse





Jun 15 2009 5:52 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the add.
You guys friking rock man!

Let us know if your ever in Montreal. We definitely set something up. Check out our five piece band Stereo Hotbox at myspace.com/stereohotbox

Later
Sara





Jun 11 2009 7:38 PM

Thanks for the add!!!!


((( Dreamer School ))) Music





Jun 5 2009 6:06 PM

Hello ...

sunshine , water , food , air and dreams
keep our today alive, way 2 go each other !
thanks your support & friendship

give u a hug like spray

@_________________^

((( dreamer school music ))) make dreams come true together
Lucky Stabb





May 31 2009 4:54 PM

Awesome show last night! Looking forward to seeing you again at the Cambridge Arts Festival with the full band!

Adrian (Lucky Stabb)
Angie Arsenault





May 15 2009 7:34 PM

Thanks so much for the request!
Sounds great over here. ;-)
No concrete plans yet but there is a possibility that I will perform in Hamilton end of summer of fall... but nothing for sure.
All the best to you,
Angie
xox
MUGO





Apr 24 2009 8:01 AM

Hi!! We getting ready for the release of our first album – GO TO THE NEXT FLOOR. Released in soon!! When finished, we tell you... wait for some new tracks here!!

Oi!! Estamos preparando o lançamento do nosso primeiro cd - GO TO THE NEXT FLOOR. Assim que tiver pronto, daremos o toque!! Novas músicas aqui em breve!!

MUGO
graciellita





Mar 29 2009 6:32 AM





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CanRecLab





Mar 24 2009 6:54 PM

Thanks for the add!

And to all you other Canadian:

record labels
distros
bands
fans
venues
promoters
radio stations
photographers
magazines
festivals, etc.


we want you to join us here at our Canadian music resource!
Lizzy Pitch





Mar 23 2009 9:46 PM

ay ophelia syndrome thanks for being my friend!
hobson’s choice





Mar 6 2009 6:46 PM

Deanna and the gang!

Sounds really great guys! pleasure to have come across you.....We're doing the Freeway Coffee House next Friday (13th) with Kori if you are around.

Harley and the gang
Shine Bright Baby [NEW EP OUT NOW!]





Feb 15 2009 12:44 AM

Hey! How are you doing today? Thanks alot for adding us! Check out our page when you can, feel free to comment us anytime! We would love to hear from you! =)

Shine Bright Baby

--Krislyn
Shine Bright Baby
Kori Pop





Feb 14 2009 5:19 AM

Beautiful Doll sounds wicked guys. Trina your cello work kicks ass! Can't wait to hear the rest. Congrats.
((( Dreamer School ))) Music





Jan 27 2009 6:03 PM

Hi ... Ophelia Syndrome

not stopping by
but making a special trip to call on u...

do u like sea ?
sometimes it looks calm and peace
but sometimes it makes waves

did u got covered with spray ?
maybe u wonder why does i ask so ..
well , coz just now
i have finished my newest tune named spray :)

spray is very beautiful and thrilling in the twinkling of an eye
it's so out of control that we r hard 2 catch its come and go

what's ur come and go ?
i sincerely invite u 2 listen ( or experience ) and leave me a review
if u r willing 2 share ur personal spray in life
also welcome 2 my newest blog "New Tune Release : Spray"

give u a friendly hug like spray

@_________________^

((( dreamer school ))) music make dreams come true
myHammer.ca





Dec 9 2008 1:35 AM

it's going okay, thanks for asking.
your band has an interesting sound
THIS MAD DESIRE // Deathstyle





Oct 7 2008 5:39 PM

Great to meet you people! Come out on Saturday night in Burlington for the real show! LOL. Come jam! You people are smart enough.

xoxo

-M
THIS MAD DESIRE // Deathstyle





Oct 1 2008 3:43 PM

Looking forward to meeting you folks. Are you going there FROM Hamilton?

-Mac
BenSem - Are You A BenSem Music Junkie





Sep 7 2008 1:16 PM

You have been so patient i think the songs on the myspace have been up for a a year and a half now lol. If you get five the new songs are here

Check out my demo CD on Orange unsignedAct

Let me know what you think, and if you like it drop us a vote on the site. You can vote as many times as you want, once a day

Your support means everything to me, and its what keeps me going lol, who thought bringing out an album could be so hard.

Sem
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Aug 15 2008 3:23 PM

Tara Oram





Jul 21 2008 7:02 PM

BenSem - Are You A BenSem Music Junkie





Jun 29 2008 11:03 PM

No probs, hows it going

Sem
Veil Cassini





May 30 2008 12:53 PM

thanx ophelia we appreciate it
hayd



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