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M:
Hello, I’m fine. Thanks for asking! The band was formed in 1997 by three
fellows: me and my two friends from my childhood, Miika (drums) and Jarno
(bass). So, I took the place behind the microphone and the guitar. What
does Sinamore mean and why did you name the band like this? M:
The first name of our band was Halflife, but people mixed it to this
computer game with the same name (that we didn’t know when we named
ourselves). So, when Tommi joined us we changed the name to H/L. Now we
signed a record deal and chose to name ourselves again… Last summer Tommi
came up with this new name: Sinamore. It comes from the words – sin - and
– amore. Everyone can make his or her own conclusions from that… “Follow
Into The Cry” is the fifth promo CD for Sinamore, but only now did you
sign a contract with a label. Why did this happen? M:
We had tried so long to get a contract, but... I don’t know. I can’t
really answer that question. I guess the time was right this time… Tell
us a few words about your label and why you chose this one? M:
Worldchaos Production is a Japanese label. They chose us… they were
quick enough to catch us… those lucky bastards!! J Did
your previously released promos sound like “Follow Into The Cry” or
you have changed your music direction during these years? M:
The direction hasn’t changed that much, but we have. The first demos
sounded more rockin’ than “Follow Into The Cry”... I guess we’re
moving into a right direction. How
would you characterize your music and what are your influences as a band? M:
Our style is some kind of a rough mix of metal, dark rock and melancholic
melodies. Stories about shattered love and the dark side of normal life… What
does bands like Sentenced and Charon mean to you and the band? M:
I like their music, but I don’t think them as some idols or something.
But yes, I like what their doing… This
promo has a particular sound. Is this the way you are going to sound in
the future or are you going to experiment/change your music? M:
I don’t think we are trying to change that intentionally, but I think
that I’m able to improve myself as a songwriter and us together as a
band. In
my ears your music sounds melancholic and maybe dark. Is this the way you
feel or just the way you express your feelings through the music? M:
I’m not a dark person... I think. But this is an excellent way to
fulfill the dark side of me. Could
you tell us a few words about the three songs included in this promo CD? M:
“Follow Into The Cry”: The
first track I ever wrote to this promo. Great vocals and melodies and
crushing guitars. One of my favorites! “Darkness
Of Day”:
Slower one. There’s a great story and it’s a good song in everyway.
Not a typical metal song. “My
Rain”:
Last one on record and most rockin’ piece. I didn’t like the song at
all at the beginning. Really great chorus. Do
you personally compose all music and lyrics? M:
Yes, I write almost all our songs and it’s been working this way. This
is the way we like to handle things. We make the final arrangements
altogether. Are
you going to give any live shows in Finland or anywhere else? M:
Randomly in Finland, but that’s all I can say at this moment. We’ll
see… What
are your ambitions about the band? M:
That we could make our living by playing music. Doing the thing we love to
do… Ok
Mikko! If there is anything else that you would like to tell to Grande
Rock readers, just do it! M:
Please visit our website and get to know our band in: www.sinamore.com. by George Kouvelis |
Hello
Mikko! How are you doing? First of all, I would like you to tell us a few
words about Sinamore.