Christopher Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 From: http://icsouthlondon.icnetwork.co.uk/0100n...-name_page.htmlMar 18 2005 - By Chris Pragnell, South London PressA GIFTED singer has had her life's work stolen - just days after she was diagnosed with cancer.Devastated Mel Vondrau thought her world had caved in when doctors told her she had cervical cancer.And six days later, thieves looted a van containing her valuable equipment and precious demo recordings.Without them, the heartbroken musician is unable to work.Ms Vondrau, 32, said: "That stuff is irreplaceable. The PA system was worth £5,000 but I'm not even so worried about that."It's my backing tracks and vocals. I need them for my gigs."These are things I've been recording since I was 19."Ms Vondrau, a specialist in pop, jazz and R'n'B, had parked her van outside a friend's in Burbage Road, Dulwich, on Wednesday last week.The previous Friday, doctors had broken the news that she had a cancerous tumour of the cervix.DistraughtDistraught and facing weeks of chemotherapy sessions, the singer vowed to press on with performing.With her career possessions loaded in the back of a van, Ms Vondrau planned to spend the night in Dulwich because she had a gig in Herne Hill the following day. She was also due for an urgent hospital appointment.The thieves struck some time between 7pm and 8am. Ms Vondrau, now living in Stevenage, Herts, said: "I need that equipment to gig, but it's the backing tracks that can't be replaced."What hurts so much is that whoever took them can't even use them."They're probably dumped in a skip or a bin."Please, if anyone can return at least the demo recordings, I would be over the moon."The theft has been reported to Southwark police, who are investigating. Call them on 020 7232 6633.ITEMS TAKENYamaha 5000SX light-weight mixing desk (grey). two EV 300SX passive speakers (grey/black) sports bag (black/red) containing Speakon leads and mic leads three Sure SM58 microphones shoulder bag (grey) with MIDEM logo, containing lyrics Sony Walkman MiniDisc, plus discs containing valuable backing tracksAll you UK'ers, be on the lookout for this lass's MD! :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Otaku Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Not to be a total ass, but she at least she'll know now -always makebackups,andnevercarry/useyour originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyc Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 seems to be a common enough occurance, Bono of U2's laptop was stolen a while ago, had all new songs on it... he got it back in the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NRen2k5 Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 (edited) Not to be a total ass, but she at least she'll know now -always makebackups,andnevercarry/useyour originals.←I'm as much shocked by her not having backups as I am by her using a lossy medium like MiniDisc.The cervical cancer... now that's just rough, but you never know, there might be a story behind it.Always trust the newsmedia to bring out the violins for a good sob story. Edited April 11, 2005 by NRen2k5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munster Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I'm as much shocked by her not having backups as I am by her using a lossy medium like MiniDisc.The cervical cancer... now that's just rough, but you never know, there might be a story behind it.Always trust the newsmedia to bring out the violins for a good sob story.←OK, well, No! The media don't bring out the violins for a good sob story! I am the artist that you've made that totally stupid comment about and I'm actually totally pssed off that you could even make an assumption like that! I'm glad my stuff was stolen! It was a total blessing. I was diagnosed as being very ill and yet was still booking gigs left right and centre. With no gear, I could focus on my health and getting myself back into what I really wanted to do - my own original music. The loss was more my lyrics book and not so much the minidisc player. I got my focus back. Am well on my way to a full recovery healthwise. I filmed a music video a few weeks after the incident in the very same area that the gear was taken from - Dulwich Village and surrounds - and this will be used for a promotional campaign in Indonesia and Arabia where I have prospective album licensing deals. So please! Spare me the violins bit! Survivors always land on their feet and they take off running! I wish you only the best. Should anybody find that minidisc! Bin it! I've written new songs and don't miss it! Big Hugs and Blue Skies to you all. I'm off to sing at the Rock in the Park in Stevenage this afternoon, so have better fish to fry. Life is for living, So Get On With It! Mel Vondrau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 nice to see a decent resolution, even if it is from hard work & not the result of the gear being returned. thanks for the update mel & good luck with the career & your health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NRen2k5 Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Nice to meet you. Hope you didn't come all the way over here just to tweak my nose like that.Good to have ya here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 What! That is the coolest thing ever, and I even traced the IP you posted with..it's from Europe. Weeeeeeird.Welcome to the forums, and don't mind him, he's a troll. You should upload some of your recordings to the gallery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) I know this is an Old post , but ,............ I decided to search her name , Geez , What an absolutely stunning woman . She has a Great voice , and is incredibly beautiful . I hate that the world is so disparate that we never get to see artists like this who are hidden from us by whatever Political , Corporate , Media controlled Barriers http://www.vondrau.com/introduction.htmlThe offending person in this post was truly a Cad ............She needs a good song writer , something that would fit her persona , I have listened to samples on iTunes , and at CD Baby She just needs some really good songs , and that would be that .UpdateI have had a couple conversation with her , and she has backed off of the music scene , and is doing something a little different now . But her health has returned and she is doing good. Edited December 10, 2008 by Guitarfxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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