Monika was not at all the voice originally intended for the band, but her talent could not be ignored. The style of the band changed quickly and automatically into a darker version of the progressive metal.
Only 3 months after Monika joined the fold, Sinphonia recorded a 5 track demo at Jacob Hansen Studios (Mercenary, Invocator, Ancient). With this demo in hand, it only took the band few months to find both a management and a record deal.
Thus, in the late summer of 2000 the band issued their debut "When the tide breaks" through Italian label Lucretia Records (Angra, Time Machine, and more). Consisting of the 5 tracks from the demo and 3 new recordings with new keyboard player Peter Jensen, the album received very positive feedback from the media. Following the release the band played a number of shows in Denmark.
In between shows Sinphonia continued working hard on new material to be able to quickly record the follow up album. The style continued getting darker, and the band started experimenting more with the setting of moods and atmospheres. In the same time, the lyrics started taking shape as an ongoing story, and the songs were constructed around this idea.
It was autumn 2001 when the band entered the studio to record "The Divine Disharmony", after resigning with Lucretia Records. This time one of the most well renowned studios of Denmark was chosen. Amongst other because of the number of famous Danish rock bands recording there, and because the studio is situated in the town where Sinphonia lived.
Unfortunately, this choice was the first line of a dark chapter in the life of Sinphonia. The producer showed to be very uninterested in the band, and the final product was not at all what the band had hoped for. Still, the band was nothing but happy with the music and ideas included in "The Divine Disharmony". Sinphonia had come a step closer to their own sound.
After a long period waiting for the mix to be done, the band could finally send the master to the label. Where after an even longer wait began. "The Divine Disharmony" was not released until 18 months after the recordings. In the meantime the bandmembers had become so fed up with wasted hope and numerous lies, that they decided to have a break of undefined length.
When "The Divine Disharmony" was released, it showed to be a very strong album. In spite of the weak production the album received many top reviews, as well as license deals for South America and Russia.
A lot of changes took place after the break. Monika, Thor and Dennis moved to the capitol of Denmark, Copenhagen, while Henrik moved as far as to Italy. The members all started with new band projects, as Dennis joined Evil Masquerade (Frontier Records) and Henrik formed Chaoswave (DVS Records). Monika did guest vocals for several bands, a.o. Mercenary (Century Media) and Manticora (Massacre Records).
Consequently, the band members all thought that Sinphonia was a finished chapter. But simultaneously a growing amount of fan mails were arriving and with the reviews that were given "The Divine Disharmony", the band slowly understood that the book might had been closed to quickly.
An internet chat in March 2004 between Henrik and Monika revealed that both had regained a strong will of adding new pages to story. Henrik thus composed a bit of new material to present to Thor and Dennis, and it didnt take long for them to be convinced that Sinphonia was still alive.
Due to the new geographical situation of the band, the way of writing obviously had to be reinvented. Discussions took place if it would be possible at all, but looking around and seeing many bigger bands having to deal with the same problem, it was agreed that this should and would not be an issue. Each member of Sinphonia has 12-15 years of experience, and they know very well the strengths and weaknesses of each other.
Composing, earlier a group concern, is now mainly done by Henrik Rangstrup. Songs are fully written and arranged on computer, and sent for feedback to the different band members. This is also the way that the present cd has been created.
Henrik entered the studio in Italy in December 2004 to record guitars and keyboards together with session keyboardist Davide Cisci. Between Christmas and New Years Eve he then went to Denmark to assist with bass recordings and demoing the vocals, as well as having a rehearsal room listen to the drums that Dennis made. Drums and vocals weere recorded during January, and mixing was done in March.
In fact the "Silence" promo has been recorded without the band ever playing the songs together. Still, they all consider this by far the strongest material they ever made. The songwriting is now much more focused on creating good and memorable songs, without loosing the dark atmosphere and the technical, aggressive riffing.
2007: Sinphonia has yet not found the right record label for their next album. The band is neither split neither active. Just waiting for the right moment and chance to continue. In these days Monika is very busy as the singer for Norwegian SIRENIA, Henrik is more than occupied with Italian CHAOSWAVE, and Dennis is spending his time for Danish THE DOWNWARD CANDIDATE and Swedish/Danish EVIL MASQUERADE.
In November 2007 Monika Pedersen (Ex-Sirenia) reactivated Sinphonia. Ex-Sirenia singer Monika Pedersen, Hatesphere drummer Dennis Buhl and Chaoswave guitarist Henrik Rangstrup are the backbone of the dark melodic metal band Sinphonia.
Disclosure
Sinphonia Lyrics
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and She will catch the first glimpse of disharmony.
(SHE:)
Resting from my godly gift
Shades of formless visit my dreams
A vague voice, a grinding graze
(Chorus:)
How can this be?
The world I perceive has to be me
Are these dimensions out of reach?
An absent-minded, anxious god
Twisting the lives in a mortal shell
Let me dissolve into the formless world
(Chorus)
Even he almighty are intended to fall
The song Disclosure by Sinphonia is a conversation between a being who believes she is embracing infinite truth and the gods who are skeptical of her claims. The opening lines of the song are spoken by the gods who state that the being believes that she is embracing infinite truth and that with a feeble spirit touch, she will catch the first glimpse of disharmony. In response to the gods, the being speaks about resting from her godly gift and how shades of formless visit her dreams. A vague voice and a grinding graze expose her to herself, which leads to her questioning her perception of the world.
The chorus of the song questions the being's perception of the world and whether the dimensions she perceives are out of reach. The being also refers to an absent-minded, anxious god who twists the lives in a mortal shell. She longs to dissolve into the formless world, which could be her way of seeking enlightenment or to escape the chaos of the physical world. The final lines of the song state that even the almighty are intended to fall, which could be an acknowledgement that eternal perfection is unattainable.
Overall, the lyrics of the song Disclosure explore themes of self-discovery, questioning one's perception of reality, and a desire to transcend the physical world.
Line by Line Meaning
She believes she is embracing infinite truth. One feeble spirit touch and She will catch the first glimpse of disharmony.
The character is confident in her understanding of the world, but is aware that even a minor disruption in her perception could reveal chaos and disorder.
Resting from my godly gift Shades of formless visit my dreams A vague voice, a grinding graze Exposing me to myself
The character is taking a break from her divine abilities, but still has dreams that reveal hidden aspects of her being, which are unsettling.
How can this be? The world I perceive has to be me Are these dimensions out of reach?
The character questions the nature of her existence and wonders if she is limited by her perception or if there are other dimensions beyond her comprehension.
An absent-minded, anxious god Twisting the lives in a mortal shell Let me dissolve into the formless world
The character criticizes the godly figure for not being attentive to the mortal lives he manipulates and wishes to escape into the formless world free from such clumsiness.
Even the almighty are intended to fall
A reminder that even powerful beings are not immune to vulnerability or failure.
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diego Loiola
00:00 • 1. Prologue
00:42 • 2. The Reflective and the Sleeper
07:55 • 3. A Spectre of Dust
12:22 • 4. Disclosure
16:30 • 5. The Essence of Desire
23:22 • 6. Strength of the Static Light
33:37 • 7. Within a Script
36:38 • 8. My Will Is Wisdom
42:17 • 9. The Divine Disharmony
51:11 • 10. Epilogue
Diego Loiola
00:00 • 1. Prologue
00:42 • 2. The Reflective and the Sleeper
07:55 • 3. A Spectre of Dust
12:22 • 4. Disclosure
16:30 • 5. The Essence of Desire
23:22 • 6. Strength of the Static Light
33:37 • 7. Within a Script
36:38 • 8. My Will Is Wisdom
42:17 • 9. The Divine Disharmony
51:11 • 10. Epilogue
The Easterling
such underrated band i would love to heard more songs
Edivan Lucena
Parabéns pela Publicação, tenho esse álbum físico, é uma obra que deve ser compartilhada mesmo , ótima banda , pena estar extinta
Nilo Fernando
Essa banda só lançou 2 álbuns se não me engano..
Marcia Dutra
Eu também tenho e é maravilhoso. Me admira essa banda não ter o devido reconhecimento como tantas outras do estilo
Luiz Fernando
Excelente álbum já tive e relembrar é viver.
Pablo Torrico
Tô escutando esse álbum por aqui todo dia depois que descobri que você postou! hehe obrigado!
some user
I love this album! Thank you so much!
Risoleide Salles
Mewwwww muito obrigado por compartilhar esse álbum na íntegra !
Nilo Fernando
Tinha esse álbum, excelente..