Eleonora - Vocals

Gear:
Eleonora uses Neumann microphones, on stage as well as in the studio. "The KMS 104 is the best mic ever; it produces a very natural sound and makes my voice sound like Me".

Ella's Story:

My first band was at highschool, when I was about 16. "So kid, what do you wanna sing?" I had just heard this really cool band on the radio, called The Who, so I suggested we'd play some of their stuff. In spite of the early virtuoso of some, the band decided to play some of The Who's earlier and easier to play R&B songs, like I Can't Explain, Legal Matter and Summertime Blues (for obvious reasons Pictures Of Lily was less suitable). The band allready played Roxanne by The Police, so I had to sing that too. A bit weird for a girl, but no one seemed to care. At my first live performance I was shaking like a leaf, but the crowd seemed to appreciate what I did, so after I Can't Explain and Legal Matter I managed to screamsing Roxanne and then got my first applause. From that moment on I knew that I was gonna be a Singer.

These days I love to drive in my car with the music turned pretty loud. What music more suitable than the good old Who songs?! I still know most of the lyrics, so I sing along no matter how odd that must seem to passers-by. And even though I haven't quite developed myself as a Rock Chick - Eleonora's Holiday lacks the jamming guitars - in my car I allow myself to still be a Wholiganette.

Last summer at the festival in Ulm I was finally able to hear and see my liftetime heroes perform live for the first time in my life. Their opening song? I Can't Explain.... I could actually feel a smile in my belly! "I Can't Explain, I think it's love...".

From early childhood on vocalists like Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson and Diana Ross have had a major impact on Eleonora. Not just for their amazing vocal skills, but furthermore because of their exciting and inspiring lives. This combination of vocal technique, drama and wit is what makes Eleonora an all-round performer. Voice and drama go together like tea and theatre! Her voice is flexible, fresh and distinctive. She has won two awards at the Dutch Jazz Vocalist Competition in 2003, including the People’s Choice Award. She is known for several Dutch radio and television commercials. She teaches singing technique, does workshops and writes books based on her own vocal technique called ‘Method Singing’. Last but not least she is busy as a songwriter and lyricist, inspired by her lifetime icons David Sylvian and Pete Townshend.