SIBELIUS is a Venezuelan Project. Founded in 2004, fundamentally based on instrumental neo-classic musical tendencies. Philipp Scheer, its founder and the Group’s Guitar, received classic musical instruction at a very early stage of his life.
Philipp originally decided to study and specialize in Violin, but a severe wrist fracture at the age of sixteen rendered him unable to continue. Despite frustration with the injury, his commitment to music led to broader aspirations. He studied Drums for a number of years, playing with diverse bands, incurring a knowledge of non classical music. As time passed and his musical prowess grew, Philipp had a strong desire to return to strings. He began to compose and learn other instruments, eventually choosing the electrical guitar as his favorite. His guitar playing combines classical techniques with the versatility learned while studying drums.
Profound studies, techniques and exercises practiced in violin render it easier to apply and play the Electrical Guitar. Also, thanks to the musical experience with other instruments ,performances at concerts, for example in Mexico, chamber music, philharmonic orchestras, participation in events with diverse number of groups….,render the birth of an IDEA … To CONCENTRATE all of the above INTO ONE, by joining and integrating Classic music and Rock, placing the Electric Guitar into a concept equaling a Violin Concerto. All of this gives way to the birth of the Group “SIBELIUS”.
During “SIBELIUS’ “early beginnings, musician and composer Jorge Rojas is invited to join the Project as a second member of the Group.
Both Jorge Rojas and Philipp Scheer are peers at the Emil Friedman School where Jorge takes up piano during his childhood years, but the need to incur into other musical instruments at an early stage, he learns, in a self made manner, to play Drums, guitar and bass, all oriented to Rock Music. His latter musical instruction is carried out at the Musical Ars NovaSchool, graduating Suma Cum Laude in composition. Jorge’s compositions and arrangements have been played at numerous concerts and festivals such as the well known Festival a Tempo, Festivales de Vientos Madera de Venezuela, amongst others. Jorge furthers his studies in Paris under the famous Argentinean Pianist and composer Carlos Roque Alsina. On the return of Jorge to Venezuela he participates in various projects and forms part of several musical bands.
One of the principal ideas of SIBELIUS is to invite and include diverse musicians to perform at concerts and recordings, thereby joining styles and new musical proposals allowing constant evolution.
SIBELIUS launched its first record “REBELLION”, in March 2008. It took four years of perseverant dedication to fulfill this dream. More than a goal it became an obsession. To finish a record which would include paramount quality in order to satisfy the highest expectations directed to both a national and international public. So as to achieve this goal Philipp Scheer composes the voices for guitars, Jorge Rojas the basses, drums and orchestration for all themes involved. Once this was completed, it was sent to Spain to the pioneer of virtual orchestration, Eduardo de la Iglesia who has worked with numerous productions (commandos 2, Comandos 3,Pc,Xbox and Playstation2,PCFootbal). Eduardo was the winner of the musical composition MIDI for PCMania Magazine .Soprano Ninoska Camarco sings the only vocal theme of the album,
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Finlandia
Sibelius Lyrics
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Yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois
Ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa
Kuin itse taivahan kansi sois'
Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa
Sun päiväs' koittaa, oi synnyinmaa
Oi, nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle
Oi, nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle
Sa että karkoitit orjuuden
Ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle
On aamus' alkanut, synnyinmaa
These lyrics are from the chorus of the famous Finnish nationalistic song, "Finlandia," composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899. The words, sung in Finnish, celebrate the dawn of a new day for Finland. The opening line, "Oi, Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs' koittaa," translates to "Oh, Finland, behold, thy day is dawning." The song was written during a time when Finland was under Russian rule, and the Finnish people were fighting for their independence. It quickly became a rallying cry for the Finnish independence movement.
The lyrics speak to the idea that Finland is emerging from the darkness of the night and into the light of a new day. The threat of oppression and tyranny has been defeated, and the morning lark sings in celebration of this victory. The chorus goes on to call on the people of Finland to rise up and honor their heritage by continuing to fight for their freedom and by celebrating the greatness of their country's history.
Overall, "Finlandia" is a powerful anthem of national pride and defiance in the face of oppression. It has played a significant role in Finnish history and is still widely beloved by the Finnish people today. Its soaring melody and triumphant lyrics have made it a favorite of orchestras and choirs around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oi, Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs' koittaa
Oh Finland, look, your day is dawning
Yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois
The threat of darkness has been driven away
Ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa
And the morning lark plays in the brightness
Kuin itse taivahan kansi sois'
As if the very canopy of heaven were ringing
Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa
The darkness of night is already defeated by the light of morning
Sun päiväs' koittaa, oi synnyinmaa
Your day is dawning, oh birthland
Oi, nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle
Oh rise, Finland, raise high
Pääs' seppelöimä suurten muistojen
Your head wreathed with great memories
Oi, nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle
Oh rise, Finland, you showed the world
Sa että karkoitit orjuuden
That you banished slavery
Ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle
And that you did not yield to oppression
On aamus' alkanut, synnyinmaa
Morning has begun, birthland
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jean Sibelius
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