Epic collaboration with statement
Within Temptation are back with a powerful new track – and this time they have teamed up with Ukrainian artist and ESC participant Jerry Heil. Together they release the impressive single „Sing Like A Siren“, which is now available on all popular music platforms. A song that combines pain, fighting spirit and courage – and becomes an outcry against the feeling of powerlessness. The siren is symbolic: as an orientation, as a beacon of hope, as a call home for all those who have lost themselves.
The soundtrack of our reality
„Sing Like A Siren“ is not just a song – it is a cinematic thunderstorm of sound that gets to the heart of the emotions of our time. For Jerry Heil, the song is „more than just music – it’s the soundtrack to the movie we’re living in.“ This film focuses on two main characters: a girl – and the element of water. But with every line it becomes clear: the two are one. Man and nature, inextricably linked. The raging water becomes a metaphor for the challenges on the way to safe harbor. And the most important insight: we don’t have to fight nature – we are part of it. Perhaps we are even the ones causing the storm.
„The devil whispered in my ear: ‚You are not strong enough to weather the storm.‘
Today I whispered in the devil’s ear: ‚I am the storm‘.“
Ukrainian roots, global impact
Musically, ‚Sing Like A Siren‘ combines a wide range of influences: from driving rock to classical vocals and Ukrainian folklore. The central leitmotif of the song is a traditional vesnyanka – a hypnotic spring song that flows like water, changes and returns. The song begins delicately, almost vulnerably on the piano, before the melody transforms into powerful vocals and folk elements. „These musical changes symbolize being constantly on the move – the absence of stability or a safe haven,“ Jerry explains. But with the return of Vesnjanka at the end, a feeling emerges: spring. And with it, hope.
Shared vision, shared sound
For Jerry Heil, working with Within Temptation is a dream come true: „I’ve been a fan of this band since I was a teenager – I never thought we would one day make music together.“
The first contact was made at the Ukrainian music festival Atlas Weekend in Kiev, where both acts performed. Jerry seized the opportunity – and got the idea of a collaboration rolling.
„Sharon’s voice has an authentic power that fits perfectly with my artistic expression. I knew immediately that it would be a wild fusion – rock, classical vocals and Ukrainian folklore. And it works!“
Deb Visualizer for the song can be seen HERE:
A song as a voice for Ukraine
But „Sing Like A Siren“ goes beyond music – it carries a political message. The song is also the soundtrack to the new Within Tetation documentary „The Invisible Force“, which documents their journey to Ukraine. It’s not just about observing, but about helping to shape the situation: The band is actively committed to supporting Ukrainian artists – and takes some of them with them on their „Bleed Out 2024“ tour. Go to the documentary „The Invisible Force“ on YouTube:
„Sing Like A Siren“ is more than just a track. It is a call. An anthem. And a sign of solidarity.
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