Sinergia

Sinergia
Background information
Origin Santiago, Chile
Genres Alternative metal, experimental music, cumbia, ska, funk metal, nu metal (early)
Years active 1994 - present
Labels Oveja Negra (2000 - 2013), CHV Música (2014 - present)
Website http://www.sinergia.cl/
Members Don Rorro
Pedrales
Arielarko
DJ Panoramix
DJ Humitas
Brunanza
Past members Aneres
Luis Silva

Sinergia (Spanish for Synergy) is a Chilean band that plays experimental rock with influences from alternative metal, a style that themselves define as "birdy metal" by the incorporation of "pajaronas" (birdy) lyrics; which is Chilean slang referring to people that are a bit vague or slow to understand. Sinergia plays with the mixing of a strong rock sound with an electronic base, funk bass lines and special sounds for each song.

Its main feature is the combination of very different styles, even within the same song. For example, Jefe has ska segments and alternative metal.

The characteristic of this band is that their lyrics speak of daily life things but that at the same time are also irreverent as how to love a chubby woman, trying to win a contest, or personal relationships one has with a spouse or a boss, all sung in Chilean Spanish.

History

Sinergia was formed in 1994, when they began composing their own songs inspired by groups like The Beatles, Faith No More, Primus, Mr. Bungle, etc. The following year they participated in the Escuelas de Rock (Rock Schools) project of the Asociación de Trabajadores del Rock (Rock Workers Association), led by Claudio Narea (former member of Los Prisioneros), in which he would subsequently participate in 1997.

In 1998 they recorded a demo called "Apoyando la Demencia" (Supporting Dementia), and "Chupatrón" which talks about a disturbed man who seeks to be known.

After a recess they consolidated with the current line-up, releasing their eponymous album, Sinergia, in 2001 with which they attempted to be recognized as an innovative band, as much for their lyrics as for their music with songs and respective videos such as "Mujer Robusta" (Chubby Woman), "Concurso" (Contest) or "Chile Robot", which even appeared on the MTV television channel.

After the relative success in Chile with the album Sinergia, the band dedicated itself to mix more themes in 2004 with a view to what would be their album called "Procésalo Todo" (Process Everything), which includes the hit "Mi Señora" (My Wife), which many couples identified with by the fact that the song talks about a woman who changes from a dedicated wife to a partying woman.

In 2005 they released a tribute EP Canciones De Cuando Éramos Colegiales,(Songs When We Were Students) their versions of songs that influenced the adolescent stage of the band members, highlighting "Síndrome Camboya" by the Chilean punk band Los Peores de Chile, "Somos Tontos no Pesados" of Los Tres and "Calibraciones" from the band Aparato Raro.

The band's fifth album is titled Delirio (Delirium), launched in 2007, it highlights the song "Te Enojai' Por Todo" (You Get Mad About Everything), which is dedicated to women, the song talks about a couple where the woman is enraged by the countless activities of her husband, and whose music video was voted the best video of the year in Chile.

On August 10, 2007 they celebrated their thirdteen-year career with a recital at the Teatro Teleton, where they also recorded their first DVD entitled "Imperdible". On February 21, 2008 the band participated in the XLIX International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, the same day that Journey and the Chilean comedian Stefan Kramer. The band received three honours awarded by the public, The Silver Torch, The Golden Torch and The Silver Gull.

On April 11, 2008 in the Altazor Awards they received the "Best Rock Band of the Year" Award thanks to their album Delirio, beating groups like Fiskales Ad-Hok and Matorral.

Their sixth album called El Imperio De La Estupidez (Stupidity's Empire), was released in September 2009, and contains 11 songs and four videos, including "Hágalo Bien".

The bassist, Alexis "Aneres" Gonzalez announced he was leaving the group to follow academic work abroad. The role of new bassist was taken by his brother, Pedro Ariel "Arielarko" Gonzalez, who had replaced his brother on other occasions.

"Vamos Con Todo" (released in November 2010) is an EP of 7 songs that deal with the New Wave of the 1960s. This album promoted two videoclips, "Mucho Amor", and "Modesto". A new disc was expected in 2011

On June 22, 2014 Sinergia, along with other Chilean bands, signed a contract with the record label, CHV Música, that belongs to Chilevisión, after the closing of their previous record label Oveja Negra.[1]

On July 1, 2014 the band confirmed on their Facebook page, all the 22 songs (and the back cover) that will be in their first compilation album that will come out later in the year. Named "22 Exitos Pajarones" it will contain all their greatest hits to date.

Current members

Rodrigo Osorio

Born on July 28, 1971 in Santiago, Chile. He is a Chilean singer and band leader, his pseudonym is "Don Rorro". Among his influences could be mentioned Primus, Faith No More, Los Jaivas and Mauricio Redolés. He has a son named Tomás Osorio, who did vocals on Sinergia's album, "Delirio" (Delirium) in the song "Tanto Delirio" (So Much Delirium).[2]

Pedro "Pedrale" Lopez Figueroa

Born on March 31, 1972. He is the guitarist of the band. Among his influences are included several bands such as Faith No More, Rage Against The Machine, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pantera, Stone Temple Pilots, Mr. Bungle, Radiohead, Blur, Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, Lucybell and Cafe Tacuba. He was the general producer of the latest studio album by Sinergia, "Delirio".[3] He does vocals occasionally and this duty is increasing with the passage of time.

Bruno "Brunanza" Godoy

Born on April 14, 1974. He is the band's drummer. He has a technique and a delivery that fully identifies him as an outstanding "character" in the Chilean music scene. Inspired by various bands and musicians throughout his life, today he occupies an immovable place in Sinergia.

Paul "DJ Panoramix" Eberhard

He is in charge of turntables and samples and also plays percussion live. He is part of the original formation of the band.

Jaime Andrés Garcia Silva

Born on November 2, 1975. He's better known as "Humitas", he is the current DJ of the band, dealing with turntables and keyboards and he sings backing vocals live. He is influenced by Michael Jackson, Faith No More, DJ Vadim, DJ Krush, Devo, The Beatles, Cypress Hill and Mike Laure.

Pedro Ariel "Arielarko" Gonzalez

He is Aneres' brother and is the one who took over as the new bassist after the departure of his brother. Before joining the band he occasionally played live in the band, alongside his brother. He is the youngest member of the band.

Past members

Alexis "Aneres" Gonzalez Parra

Born on February 20, 1973. He was the original bassist of the band. His skills with the bass are one of the things that gave distinction to Sinergia over other bands in the Chilean public eye and he freely used the technique of slap to make riffs in the songs. Among his influences are The Beatles, Primus, Faith No More, Pantera, 311 and Level 42.[4] He left the band because his work took him to the United States.

Luis Silva

He was the original drummer of the band, he left the band in the early days because he was going to become a father. His departure forced the band into a hiatus until they found a new drummer.

Discography

Demos

Studio albums

EPs

Compilation album(s)

Awards

References

  1. ↑ http://cooperativa.cl/noticias/entretencion/musica/musica-chilena/chilevision-lanzo-el-primer-sello-discografico-en-ser-impulsado-por-un-canal/2014-05-22/224328.html
  2. ↑ http://www.zona.cl/historicos/2007/09/12/corrientemagnetica%20.asp
  3. ↑ http://www.bandasinergia.com/textopedrales.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.bandasinergia.com/textoale.htm

External links

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