Synergia
Encyclopedia
Synergia is an Israel
i rock
band. The band was first formed by two childhood friends Ron Hoffman (keyboard
) and Roy Geffen (guitar
). The two used to perform as a cover group in Tel Aviv
called "HaTzayadim" (The Hunters). Later on, the two joined forces with guitar player Ariel "Bibs" Branson, drummer
Ori Raz (later on to be replaced by Banua Nachaisi and Eitan Raz, respectively) and bass
player Iron Shabtai.
The band's first radio hit in Israel was a cover song for another Israeli musician, Shlomo Artzi
, though their first album, "Tzo'akim al Ahavah" (Screaming about Love) that year received little success. Yet, their second album, "Margish Acher" (Feeling Different), gained the band the status of one of the leading rock groups in Israel, practically over-night. From this 2006 album the band produced many instant radio hits, most notably "Tir'i Zeh Ani" (Look, It's Me), "Margish Acher" and "Ashem" (Guilty). The album went gold
after selling over 20,000 copies.
In 2006 the band won several awards, amongst them "Group of the Year" from Israeli music channel Music 24
and both major popular music radio stations: Reshet Gimel (Kol Yisrael
) and Galgalatz
. The song "Tir'i Zeh Ani" of their second album was also named as "Song of the Year" by Galgalatz.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band. The band was first formed by two childhood friends Ron Hoffman (keyboard
Electronic keyboard
An electronic keyboard is an electronic or digital keyboard instrument.The major components of a typical modern electronic keyboard are:...
) and Roy Geffen (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
). The two used to perform as a cover group in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
called "HaTzayadim" (The Hunters). Later on, the two joined forces with guitar player Ariel "Bibs" Branson, drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Ori Raz (later on to be replaced by Banua Nachaisi and Eitan Raz, respectively) and bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
player Iron Shabtai.
The band's first radio hit in Israel was a cover song for another Israeli musician, Shlomo Artzi
Shlomo Artzi
Shlomo Artzi is an Israeli folk rock singer-songwriter, and composer.He was born on November 26, 1949, in Moshav Alonei Abba. In the course of his career, he has sold over 1.5 million albums, making him one of Israel's most successful male singers....
, though their first album, "Tzo'akim al Ahavah" (Screaming about Love) that year received little success. Yet, their second album, "Margish Acher" (Feeling Different), gained the band the status of one of the leading rock groups in Israel, practically over-night. From this 2006 album the band produced many instant radio hits, most notably "Tir'i Zeh Ani" (Look, It's Me), "Margish Acher" and "Ashem" (Guilty). The album went gold
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
after selling over 20,000 copies.
In 2006 the band won several awards, amongst them "Group of the Year" from Israeli music channel Music 24
Music 24
Music 24 is an Israeli popular music channel which was launched on July 20, 2003 and broadcasts music videos by Israeli musicians. Apart from music videos, the channel has different music-related shows, including interviews with musicians, live performances, music-oriented talk shows and programs...
and both major popular music radio stations: Reshet Gimel (Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael is Israel's public domestic and international radio service, operated as a division of the Israel Broadcasting Authority.-History:...
) and Galgalatz
Galgalatz
Galgalatz is a popular Israeli radio station operated by Israel Defense Forces Radio. This is the second of two Israel Defense Forces-operated stations, while the first one is Israel Defense Forces Radio/Galatz. The station was established in 1993 and broadcasts primarily nonstop pop music and...
. The song "Tir'i Zeh Ani" of their second album was also named as "Song of the Year" by Galgalatz.
Discography
- 2005 - "Tzo'akim al Ahavah" (Screaming about Love)
- 2006 - "Margish Acher" (Feeling Different)
- 2008 - "Hishtakfut" (Reflection)
- 2009 - "Synergia Akustit - Im Rami Kleinstein" (Synergia Unplugged - feat. Rami Kleinstein)
- 2011 - "Chatum ba'Esh" (Signed in the Fire)