Symfonia was a short-lived power/progressive metal supergroup formed in 2010 by Andre Matos (vocals), Timo Tolkki (guitars), Jari Kainulainen (bass), Mikko Härkin (keyboards) and Uli Kusch (drums). On February 18 of 2011, the band made its debut performance at Finnish Metal Expo. The band released its only album In Paradisum in March 2011.
After touring together as members of Stratovarius and Angra, guitarist Timo Tolkki and vocalist Andre Matos became good friends. When Matos moved to Sweden, Tolkki called him and told him he had some song ideas he would like to show him. On the condition of being part of the songwriting process but not of the managing duties due to his other activities, Matos flew to Helsinki and started working on the songs, though at that time they didn't know if those songs would be used in a band, or a project or anything alike. Tolkki then completed the team with other musicians who were living in Scandinavia back then: bassist Jari Kainulainen, keyboardist Mikko Härkin and drummer Uli Kusch. Months later, the five musicians met in Helsinki and started rehearsing.
Sun's setting down, shadows covering
One more day is gone
Wrapping our dreams in a winter snow
Hiding our fears, we must go!
Night time is calling my name,
We are spreading our wings, we must fly
To a brand new horizon we all must go
Come by the hills, we meet you there
Leave all your worries behind if you dare
By the hills, so much to share
We are gathering, so come by the hills!
New kinds of way we are looking for
Sailing towards the new shore
Courage and faith in our hearts, we go...
Finally free again!
Night time is calling my name,
We are spreading our wings, we must fly
To a brand new horizon we all must go
Come by the hills, we meet you there
Leave all your worries behind if you dare
By the hills, so much to share
We are gathering, so come by the hills!
Come by the hills, we meet you there
Leave all your worries behind if you dare
By the hills, so much to share