Back in 1998, a relatively unknown artist walked out onto the stage of the "Malta Song for Europe" contest. Humble and sincere, she sang a song called "The One That I Love". That performance reached into people’s hearts enough for her to win the competition and the right to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest in Birmingham. The artist "Chiara" was born.Unfortunately, the company that she had to sign for did not believe in her ability to succeed. This resulted in a lack of preparation and no promotion campaign. In spite of this, Chiara took to the stage in Birmingham, on 9 May 1998 with a strong and determined personality. She sang her heart out to a rapturous audience. She led the voting process right up to the very end where she was pipped at the post by Dana International in the very last stages of the ever-controversial voting process. She finished in a credible third place. Chiara told in a BBC interview two years later that she cried for several hours in the bathroom of her hotelroom after the lost at Eurovision, but she soon however was very proud of her achievement. When Chiara arrived home on Malta after Eurovision she was met by an estimated 6.000 cheering fans at the Valletta airport.Chiara had become a star and was in demand. However, due to some bad management and a lack of preparation, she missed the international boat and was held back from pursuing the music career that she had dreamed of. Still unable to get herself released from the defunct contract, Chiara spent the next five years in a musical wilderness having only her national market to rely on. During this time she won the ‘Best Female Artist’ at the 1998 Malta Music Awards and released three albums on the local market. Her highlight was performing with Leo Sayer and Boney M in concert in 2000 and 2001 respectively.In 2003, things rapidly changed for the better. Once her contract expired, Chiara was free to choose for herself and was attracted to Bridge Productions. Supported by the undying belief of her father, Chiara worked continuously in the studio on her new album. This album consists of a number of great songs written by internationally-acclaimed songwriters hailing from Sweden, Belgium and the United States – including none other than Diane Warren who is undoubtedly one of the most successful songwriters ever. In the process, she developed her song-writing skills to write the beautiful ballad "Angel" which she entered for the Maltese Song For Europe 2005. With 11,935 votes Chiara won the preselection, this was the first time that a Maltese artist had won the right to sing in Eurovision twice. The months after winning The Song for Europe and before the Eurovision Song Contest, Chiara embarked on her promotional tour and visited many European states including Greece, Belarus, UK, Croatia, Cyprus, Lithuania and Belgium. The reception that Chiara received in these countries was warm and enthusiastic. It was on these trips that Chiara earned the title of "The Voice". At the 50th Eurovision Song Contest held in Kiev, Chiara was rewarded with second place and 192 points… the most points ever gained by Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest, including unbeliavable 12 points from Russia. Chiara gave a great performance of her song and appeared at ease and looked confident on the stage. Although Chiara did not win the contest she did win the Press award for the best song. Chiara gave a short interview to the BBC shortly after the contest had ended. She was a little upset but she was pleased to have beaten her own personal record by coming second. On being asked whether she will participate at the contest again she said "last time I was third, this time I was second, next time I will be first no ??". After the contest Chiara has launched another album, entitled "Here I am". She has been working extensively around the Island and abroad, especially in Greece and Cyprus. Another highlight was the presentation of the Malta Song for Europe and supporting act during a Michael Bolton concert in Malta both in 2008. The most important change in Chiara’s life however was, of course, the birth of her daughter Ebony. The loss of her father late 2008, who had always been very supporting for Chiara, was a tough period, but as a tribute to her father, she was determined even more to achieve another success in her career.Song "What If We" that Chiara will perform at Eurovision 2009, is composed by Belgian Mark Paelinck (his songs represented Belgium at ESC 2002 and 2004, also his song was performed in Russian NF 2005 by Lada Dance). Lyrics for Chiara entry are written by Gregory Blisen.
Song Download Link :
http://rapidshare.com/files/217358946/2009_-_Malta_-_Chiara_-_What_if_we__Final_version_.mp3
Lyrics:
Words of wisdom
prophets and quotes
wise men talking
tales from the old
I reach for the stars
wherever they are
in darkness
We're lost
fading away
What if we
could be free?
Mystify
our wisdom in time
and one day we'll see
What if we
found the key?
throw the dice
unravel our lies
and learn how to be
All the madness
feeding our soul
take a wild guess
out of control
There will be a star
no matter how
farshiiiiii-ning
One day
we'll sail away
What if we
could be free?
Mystif
your wisdom in time
and one day we’ll see
What if wef
ound the key?
Throw the dice
unravel our lies
and learn how to be
If you don’t know your destination
who determines your destiny?
What if we
could be free?
Mystify
our wisdom in time
and one day we’ll see
What if we
found the key?
Throw the dice
unravel our lies
and learn how to be
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