Rock singer SymLa-3000 has released her debut album, ‘The Spectrums’. Written and arranged by the singer herself, she delivers light and airy vocals alongside metal sounds performed by Akira Tejima in nine of the songs (Guitar), Makoto Kitamura (Bass), Takayoshi Ochoco Saita (Drums). Other musicians that were involved in this album include Yuki Hayashi, Miho Okazaki and Makoto Togashi. SymLa-3000 fell into music when she first discovered the world of Japanese anime as a child. Insistent about learning the lyrics of the songs, she would get her mother to write them down whilst she watched her favourite shows. After picking up the classical piano and starting vocal lessons, she realised that she wanted to deliver her own messages, so she began composing her own music in Cubase. In 2020 she released her first single under the name SymLa- 3000, a combination of Japanese words meaning ‘universe’.
‘The Spectrums’, presents the dynamic metal-infused rock of SymLa-3000. Filled with soaring guitars that ricochet off pummeling drums and rampant bass rumbles the album is a passionate display of musicianship from the artist. SymLa-3000’s sweet vocals add an ethereal quality to songs such as ‘Cracks’ and ‘White Memory’ – her voice contrasts the track’s kinetic atmosphere while at the same time anchoring the listener within the song’s expressive soundscapes. Between the frantic alternative rock tracks, SymLa-3000 provides moments of release in the form of softer tunes like ‘Aqua’. This song is tender and delicate with soft vocals caressing a dreamy melody while the backdrop of pining guitar and steady beats ooze heartfelt emotion into the song.
The concept behind the album focuses on the seasonal changes in Japan. The first song ‘The Darkness’ begins with the rainy season around June and cycles through summer, fall and winter. The journey ends with the spring season in Japan, the more laid back title track leaves you with images of the famous Japanese cherry blossoms shedding their petals. SymLa-3000 displays these themes through an intriguing blend of energetic instrumentation, heavy mosh moments and sweet gentle melodic arrangements. ‘The Spectrums’ is a well crafted, energetic debut album from SymLa-3000.
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Author: Danu
