In 1989, Stephan Groth and Jon Erik Martinsen formed Apoptygma Berzerk in Norway. They wrote several songs, one of them "Ashes To Ashes" would later be released as a 12" single on the Norwegian label Tatra Productions in 1991. Martinsen left the band shortly afterwards feeling uncomfortable with the direction of the band's music. Since then the band had many lineup changes, Groth being the only constant members.
Stephan Groth claims that the band name was randomly picked out of a dictionary. Apoptygma is an old Greek word for the fold of a woman's garment. Technically the 'y' ought to be pronounced like a long 'u', but the band's name is commonly pronounced a-pop-TIG-ma or a-pop-TEEG-ma.
Apoptygma Berzerk released six studio albums so far: Soli Deo Gloria in 1993, 7 in 1996, Welcome To Earth in 2000, Harmonizer in 2002, You and Me Against the World in 2005, and Rocket Science in 2009.
The first two albums, Soli Deo Gloria and 7 were a similar style of synthpop and EBM. Welcome to Earth featured an evolved EBM/synthpop sound. Harmonizer featured a softer, more synthpop-oriented direction. You and Me Against the World represented an almost complete change in style for the band, from EBM to indie rock-oriented sound. Rocket Science continued the rock-oriented direction of their sound.
They also released three compilations (The Apopcalyptic Manifesto in 1998, The Singles Collection in 2003 , Sonic Diary in 2006), three live albums (APBL98 in 1999, APBL2000 in 2001, Imagine There's No Lennon in 2010) and three live DVDs (APBL2000 in 2001, The Harmonizer DVD in 2004, Imagine There's No Lennon in 2010).
In total, the band issued six EPs: Victims of Mutilation in 1990, The 2nd Manifesto in 1992, Mourn EP in 1997, Unicorn EP in 2004, Black EP in 2006, and Green Queen in 2009.
List of former band members:
Jon Erik Martensen: keyboards (1989)
Per Aksel Lundgreen: keyboards/manager (1991–1994)
Anders Odden: guitars (1992-1999)
Geir Bratland: keyboards/backing vocals (1995-2009)
Fredrik Darum: producer/live guitarist (1999–2001)
Ted Skogmann: drums and guitar (1999–2002)
Fredrik Brarud: drums (2002-2009)
Audun Stengel (Angel): guitars (2002-2009)
Anders Odden: guitars (2003-2006)
Official site: http://www.apoptygmaberzerk.de
Tuning in to the Frequency of Your Soul
Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics
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I'm tuning in to the frequency of your soul
Why won't you hear?
Why won't you feel?
I'm tuning in to the frequency of your soul
It makes no sense, you won't connect
The more I push the more you reject
The More I push the more you reject
I'm trying to get through to you
I'm tuning in to the frequency of your soul
Why won't you hear?
Why won't you feel?
I'm tuning in to the frequency of your soul
It makes no sense we won't connect
The More I push the more you reject...
In the song "Tuning In To The Frequency Of Your Soul," Apoptygma Berzerk expresses a deep desire to connect with someone on an emotional level. The singer is attempting to communicate with this person on a deeper level by tuning in to the "frequency of their soul," but is met with resistance and rejection. The singer is frustrated by the lack of connection and understanding, as they continue to push for closeness and intimacy.
The repetition of the lines "I'm trying to get through to you" and "Why won't you hear? Why won't you feel?" highlight the persistent desire to connect and the lack of response from the other person. The repeated line "It makes no sense we won't connect, the more I push the more you reject" emphasizes the frustration felt by the singer.
The song speaks to the difficulty of truly understanding and connecting with others, particularly in the face of resistance or disinterest. The use of electronic and industrial instrumentals add a haunting and futuristic tone, highlighting the sense of alienation and disconnect that can exist in modern relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to get through to you
I am attempting to reach you on a deeper level
I'm tuning in to the frequency of your soul
I am trying to understand your core essence
Why won't you hear?
Why are you not receptive to my message?
Why won't you feel?
Why are you not emotionally attuned to me?
It makes no sense, you won't connect
I am bewildered why we can't relate
The more I push the more you reject
Your resistance intensifies as I exert my efforts
It makes no sense we won't connect
Our inability to bond is inexplicable
The More I push the more you reject
Your refusal to engage grows as I persist
I'm trying to get through to you
I am attempting to reach you on a deeper level
I'm tuning in to the frequency of your soul
I am trying to understand your core essence
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