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.
The Divine Disharmony
Sinphonia Lyrics
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harmony is within her reach. That is why She shall be reborn in the world of
perishable matter. With inhuman knowledge inside a human shell. This is the
fall She has always been searching for.
(SHE:)
Behind my closed eyes
I cannot stand their light in this world
The gods spoke to me
(GODS:)
(Chorus:)
We leave you to your mortal mind
Leave you on the path we defined
(SHE:)
A soul of dust caught by the wind
Into the never
My will's confined to my human why
I am bound by memory
(GODS:)
(Chorus)
(SHE:)
I sought the insight of infinity
To heal my wounded vanity
But now I roam this earth
Without will to wonder why
(GODS:)
(Chorus)
We leave you to your
Mortal mind
Leave the truth behind
Divine disharmony
In every comedy
The very script you speak
Lack the value you seek
Divine disharmony
Flows through all you see
Pierces all you feel
-Only gods can be gods
The lyrics of Sinphonia's "The Divine Disharmony" paint a picture of the struggle between gods and mortals, where the gods hold knowledge and power beyond comprehension, and mortals are left to navigate their limited existence on Earth. The song features a conversation between the gods and a mortal seeking to understand the secrets of the universe, and ultimately, reaching a point of acceptance of their limitations.
The song begins with the gods acknowledging the mortal's desire for eternal harmony, but reminding them that as a human, they are limited by their mortality. The mortal expresses their fear of the vastness of the sky and the blinding light of the gods, which suggests their lack of understanding and inability to comprehend the divine. The chorus then features the gods "leaving" the mortal, or essentially abandoning them to their mortal existence and the path that has been predetermined for them.
The second verse reveals the mortal's longing for infinity and their frustration with being limited by their human body and mind. However, they ultimately accept their fate and their inability to understand the true nature of the universe. The gods echo this sentiment in the final chorus, emphasizing the "divine disharmony" between mortals and gods, and how only gods are truly powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
(GODS:) To be born is to be without infinity. Still She believes eternal
harmony is within her reach. That is why She shall be reborn in the world of
perishable matter. With inhuman knowledge inside a human shell. This is the
fall She has always been searching for.
The Gods state that being born means that one is limited by a finite existence. However, despite this, She believes that eternal harmony can be attained. This is why She will be reborn in a world where everything eventually dies. She will carry knowledge that transcends humanity within a human body. This is the descent She has always sought.
(SHE:) Behind my closed eyes
I fear the endless sky
I cannot stand their light in this world
The gods spoke to me
She fears the infinite unknown beyond what can be seen behind her closed eyes. The sight of the celestial beings is unbearable for her in this world. The Gods have communicated with her.
(GODS:)
(Chorus:)
We leave you to your mortal mind
Leave you on the path we defined
The chorus declares that the Gods will leave her to her mortal understanding, allowing her to follow the path that they have set.
(SHE:) A soul of dust caught by the wind
Into the never
My will's confined to my human why
I am bound by memory
She feels like a powerless soul that is going with the flow of never-ending motions. Her will is limited to her human reasoning, and she is tied down by memories.
(GODS:)
(Chorus)
The chorus repeats the Gods' message of leaving her to her mortal understanding and the predetermined path.
(SHE:) I sought the insight of infinity
To heal my wounded vanity
But now I roam this earth
Without will to wonder why
She yearned to comprehend the vastness of the universe to soothe her bruised ego. However, she drifts aimlessly on the Earth without the urge to question why.
(GODS:)
(Chorus)
We leave you to your
Mortal mind
Leave the truth behind
The chorus repeats the Gods' intention of leaving her to her human understanding. They also include that she should abandon the pursuit of absolute truth.
Divine disharmony
In every comedy
The very script you speak
Lack the value you seek
The disharmony of the divine is present in every aspect of life's comedy. The words spoken in life's script do not hold the value that she searches for.
Divine disharmony
Flows through all you see
Pierces all you feel
-Only gods can be gods
The disharmony of the divine flows through everything that she perceives and makes it difficult for her to feel content. Only the Gods can attain true divinity.
Contributed by Aria R. 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..