Atira (Aka Melissa Erpen and partner in crime, Chris Targett) spearheaded this project in September 2009.
Their music quickly evolved into a refreshing and sophisticated new sound that blended the elements of pop, soul and RnB. Using these influences, Atira went on to create their own flavour which would incorporate strong melody lines and catchy hooks with a soulful feel.
From early demos, the material produced was already proving to show great signs for the pair and Atira were determined to take it to the next level. This was to be the start of a great journey which saw them working with a range of diverse and talented individuals along the way. From a simple seed that was planted, Atira’s sound was born.
With the album completed and band in tow, Atira have hit the stage showcasing their dynamic live performance, capturing audiences and building their following.
“performing this album is a feeling like no other”
With the sound, style and Image, Atira is the full package. They are now ready and destined to bring their marketable and captivating music to the world stage.
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5...4...3...2...1... Atira launches their much anticipated debut album “Butterfly Rocket”.
Atira have been on an exciting adventure creating this album which has seen them work with the likes of Phil Stack on bass (Thirsty Merc), Bill Risby on keys (Tina Arena and Wendy Matthews), Rex Goh on guitar (Air Supply and Savage Garden), James Muller on guitar (James Morrison and Renee Geyer), Tony Azzopardi on percussion (Marcia Hines) and Perth’s very own, the ever popular Howie Morgan.
"Butterfly Rocket" was recorded at Electric Avenue Studios in Sydney by ARIA award winning engineer Paul McKercher (Eskimo Joe and Sarah Blasko), Co-produced by Russell Finch (Kd Lang), Mixed by Grammy award winner Matt Marrin, L.A (Chaka Khan, Usher), and finally mastered by Grammy award winner Gavin Lurssen, L.A (Raising Sand by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss).
Atira have been very fortunate so far to have had all these great people involved with the album and now they endeavor to bring "Butterfly Rocket" to the stage.
Atira has been unleashed and is now ready to set the music scene on fire and the launch of "Butterfly Rocket" is sure to be a Album to remember.
Description: With the sound, style and Image, Atira is the full package. They are now ready and destined to bring their marketable and captivating music to the world stage.
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Atira (Aka Melissa Erpen and partner in crime, Chris Targett) spearheaded this project in September 2009.
Their music quickly evolved into a refreshing and sophisticated new sound that blended the elements of pop, soul and RnB. Using these influences, Atira went on to create their own flavour which would incorporate strong melody lines and catchy hooks with a soulful feel.
From early demos, the material produced was already proving to show great signs for the pair and Atira were determined to take it to the next level. This was to be the start of a great journey which saw them working with a range of diverse and talented individuals along the way. From a simple seed that was planted, Atira’s sound was born.
With the album completed and band in tow, Atira have hit the stage showcasing their dynamic live performance, capturing audiences and building their following.
“performing this album is a feeling like no other”
With the sound, style and Image, Atira is the full package. They are now ready and destined to bring their marketable and captivating music to the world stage.