The initi… Read Full Bio ↴Sinergy was a power metal band from Finland (1997 — 2005).
The initial idea of assembling Sinergy originated when the then Dimmu Borgir keyboard player Kimberly Goss met with In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad during a joint world tour. They discussed the idea of assembling a female-fronted metal band, but due to time constraints were unable to take the idea much further.
When Kimberly quit Dimmu Borgir and moved to Sweden, she decided that it was time to turn her project with Strömblad into a reality. The first incarnation of Sinergy was composed of them, bassist Sharlee D’Angelo (from Arch Enemy and Mercyful Fate), drummer Ronny Milianowicz and then unknown guitarist Alexi Laiho (from Children of Bodom).
The debut album Beware the Heavens was recorded in 1999 and had a basic concept: returning to the essence of woman-fronted metal bands, throwing aside the operatic elements introduced in the 90's and bringing back the style of singers such as Doro Pesch (from Doro and Warlock).
The album sold rather well and was received with excitement by European metal fans, but Sinergy was facing serious problems when it came to managing the time its members spent with their main bands. To complicate matters further, Kimberly moved to Finland by the end of the same year, making it almost impossible for them to meet regularly, being that three of the band members lived in Sweden.
Thus, the band was essentially dissolved, but Kimberly and Alexi wanted to continue with the project. In order to accomplish that, they assembled a new line-up, composed of Finnish members only. Roope Latvala (founding member of Stone, one of the bands which started the heavy metal movement in Finland) assumed the position of rhythm guitarist, Marco Hietala (from Tarot) became the bassist and Tonmi Lillman was chosen as the new drummer. This line-up recorded To Hell and Back and subsequently toured with Nightwish. By that time, Sinergy was starting to receive world recognition. This tour is perhaps most notable for being included on Nightwish's DVD release of From Wishes To Eternity. A memorable moment is a practical joke in which a selection of support musicians made their way on stage pretending to be Nightwish. Ironically, Marco Hietala filled the role of Nightwish's bassist Sami, who he was to replace on their next album.
However, the band would only assume its true identity with the recording of the album Suicide By My Side. Kimberly dropped the use of lighter - more typically feminine - vocals and switched to a rougher and more impacting style. Alexi and Roope composed memorable solos for that album, such as that of I Spit On Your Grave.
Soon after the recording of the third album Lillman left the band. He was soon replaced by Barathrum drummer Janne Parviainen. Bassist Marco also left about this time, presumably due to his Nightwish commitments, and was replaced for a short while by Melanie Sisneros from The Iron Maidens. However, Lauri Porra from famous power metal band Stratovarius is currently in that role.
Sinergy should be currently recording their latest album, entitled Sins of the Past. The album was supposed to be released originally in 2005. However this album hasn't seen the light of day even now, in the last quarter of year 2010. Rumors have it that Sinergy has split up. Nobody seems to know if they're still together or not, since there has been no news from the Sinergy camp in a long time.
Line-up:
Current members:
Kimberly Goss (Dimmu Borgir, Ancient, Therion) - vocals
Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) - guitar
Roope Latvala (Children of Bodom, Stone) - guitar
Lauri Porra (Stratovarius) - bass
Janne Parviainen (Ensiferum, Barathrum, Waltari) - drums
Former Members:
Jesper Strömblad (In Flames, HammerFall) - guitar (1997-1999)
Sharlee D'Angelo (Witchery, Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate) - bass (1997-1999)
Marco Hietala (Tarot, Nightwish) - bass (1999-2002)
Melanie Sisneros (New Eden, The Iron Maidens) - bass (2002)
Ronny Milianowicz (Dionysus) - drums (1997-1999)
Tonmi Lillman - drums (1999-2002)
Discography:
1999 - Beware the Heavens
2000 - To Hell and Back
2002 - Suicide By My Side
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Sinergy is also the alias for a hardcore producer named Petet Oonincx.
Hanging On The Telephone
Sinergy Lyrics
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If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall
I know he's there, but I just had to call
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
I heard your mother now she's going out the door
Did she go to work or just go to the store
All those things she said, I told you to ignore
Oh why can't we talk again
Oh why can't we talk again
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
It's good to hear your voice, you know it's been so long
If I don't get your call then everything goes wrong
I want to tell you something you've known all along
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
I had to interrupt and stop this conversation
Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation
I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection
Oh I can't control myself
Oh I can't control myself
Oh I can't control myself
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Hang up and run to me
Whoah, hang up and run to me
Whoah, hang up and run to me
Whoah, hang up and run to me
Whoah oh oh oh run to me
The song 'Hanging on the Telephone' by Sinergy is a cover of the 1978 hit by the Nerves. The song is about a woman who's trying to get in touch with someone she loves, and is anxiously waiting for them to answer the phone. The song opens with the singer standing in a phone booth, trying to call someone. She knows the person is there, but they're not answering the phone. She's left to wonder why they are not picking up the call, and pleads with them not to leave her hanging on the telephone.
The next verse is about the singer's mother, who has left the house. The lyrics are ambiguous, and it's not clear whether the mother has gone to work or the store. The singer is trying to get in touch with the person, and all the things her mother said, she tells the person to ignore them. She wants to have a conversation with the person she loves, and asks why they can't talk again.
In the final verse, the singer interrupts the person's conversation and tells them that they give her a strange sensation. She can't control herself and urges the person to hang up and run to her. The song has a lot of energy and urgency highlighted by the incredible vocal performance of Kimberly Goss. The song is a classic representation of the timeless rock sound of the 1970s and 80s.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall
I've found myself in a phone booth, on the other side of the hall.
If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall
I will repeatedly call until someone answers, even if that means causing damage.
I know he's there, but I just had to call
I realize that he is present, but I could not resist the urge to make the call.
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Please do not abandon me while we are talking on the phone.
I heard your mother now she's going out the door
I have heard your mother's movements as she exits the dwelling.
Did she go to work or just go to the store
I'm curious about your mother's destination and purpose.
All those things she said, I told you to ignore
Your mother has shared information that I have requested you overlook.
Oh why can't we talk again
I yearn for another conversation with you.
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Please do not abandon me while we are talking on the phone.
It's good to hear your voice, you know it's been so long
I'm delighted to be conversing with you, as it feels like ages since our last talk.
If I don't get your call then everything goes wrong
My whole world feels like it's falling apart if you do not respond to my calls.
I want to tell you something you've known all along
I have a message for you that you may have already deducted.
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Please do not abandon me while we are talking on the phone.
I had to interrupt and stop this conversation
I must cut short our discussion to communicate something to you urgently.
Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation
The sound of your voice on the telephone produces an unusual feeling within me.
I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection
I wish to have a conversation with you in which I can express my fondness for you.
Oh I can't control myself
My admiration and love for you are overpowering my self-control.
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Please do not abandon me while we are talking on the phone.
Hang up and run to me
Terminate this phone call immediately and come to me.
Whoah, hang up and run to me
I implore you to abandon the conversation and come to me expediently.
Whoah oh oh oh run to me
Please run to me with haste.
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Written by: Jack Lee
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