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    • Dianne van Giersbergen

    Dutch singer

    Musical artist

    Dianne van Giersbergen (born 3 June ) is a Dutch spinto soprano[1][2] singer. She is the founder and frontwoman of the progressive metal band Ex Libris,[3] and she was the vocalist of German symphonic metal band Xandria from to [4]

    She is not related to Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen.[5]

    Early life and education

    Dianne van Giersbergen received her first singing lessons as a birthday present from her parents at the age of four.

    In the following years, she was taught by several professors and sang in several choirs. In , she began studying classical music at the ArtEZ School of Music where she focused on classical singing and musical theater. In , she received her degree with honors.

    Meanwhile, she expanded her vocal technique and began to combine her classical training with heavy metal music.

    She also worked on the theory of composition, wrote poetry and organized classical music concerts.

    Career

    Ex Libris (–present)

    After graduating with a Bachelor and master's degree from the ArtEZ school and perfecting the combination of classical techniques with progressive metal music, Dianne van Giersbergen formed Ex Libris along with drummer Joost van de Pas.

    Their debut album "Amygdala" was released in The album was well received by critics and fans, and the band started to act as support for shows of other Dutch symphonic metal bands such as Epica, Delain, Stream of Passion or ReVamp. They also played shows abroad in countries such as Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom, where the band started to receive attention.

    Their second album "Medea", based on a Greek tragedy, was released in January , financed independently through crowdfunding.

    Their third studio album Ann – A Progressive Metal Trilogy appeared in , featuring three "Chapters" (each consisting of three songs) about three female historical characters who met an untimely death (Anne Boleyn, Anastasia Romanova and Anne Frank).

    Xandria (–)

    On 25 October , Dianne van Giersbergen was presented as the new lead singer of the German symphonic metal band Xandria after the departure of Manuela Kraller. On 28 November , was her first live debut with Xandria in Madrid, Spain. Her debut album with the band was released on 2 May , named Sacrificium.

    Dianne van giersbergen height Bands alphabetical country genre Labels alphabetical country Reviews R. To what kind of music do you listen? Xandria [ edit ]. Their second album " Medea ", based on a Greek tragedy, was released in January , financed independently through crowdfunding.

    On 31 July , her second work with Xandria called Fire & Ashes was released with a total of seven tracks: three new songs, two remakes of well known Xandria classics, and two cover songs.

    On 27 January , her third and last work with Xandria titled Theater of Dimensions was released.

    On 13 September , she left Xandria for personal reasons and tensions with the other band members.[6]

    Solo career (–present)

    Dianne van Giersbergen announced on 19 October , that she would begin working on her debut solo album alongside Joost van den Broek.[7] The album, which will be called Soulward Bound, also contains the single "After the Storm", which was released on 14 February [8] During a live chat on the release day of the single, van Giersbergen, revealed that it might take five years for the album to come out.[9] Three other singles were released in support of the album: "Unleash the Siren",[10] "A Symphonic Tragedy",[11] and "Flameborn" featuring Marcela Bovio.[12]

    Reviews

    Giersbergen's vocal and performing delivery can pull in the audience, according to a review in Mindbreed.[13] Reviewer Tim Blevins in noted that Giersbergen seemed to be a "good fit" for the band Xandria.[14] Reviewer Eric May in in New Noise magazine described her as a "sultry siren" and wrote that there was "something majestically powerful in her mesmerizing vocal harmonies."[5] Another reviewer described her vocals as "breathtaking" with great personality, charisma and charm.[15]

    Discography

    Studio albums:

    Singles:

    • "After the Storm" ()
    • "Unleash the Siren" ()
    • "A Symphonic Tragedy" ()
    • "Flameborn" ()

    Ex Libris

    Studio albums:

    • Amygdala ()
    • Medea ()
    • Ann (A Progressive Metal Trilogy) ()

    EPs:

    • Ann – Chapter 1: Anne Boleyn ()
    • Ann – Chapter 2: Anastasia Romanova ()
    • Ann – Chapter 3: Anne Frank ()

    Xandria

    Studio albums:

    EPs:

    Guest appearances

    References

    1. ^"Xandria Interview with Dianne van Giersbergen & Marco Heubaum".

      Metal Trails Music Magazine. Retrieved 25 September

    2. ^"Dianne van Giersbergen discusser vocal type in the comments of an Instagram post". Archived from the original on 25 December
    3. ^Erwin Van Dijk, Sept. , Ex Libris, Interview&#;: Dianne van Giersbergen – Ex Libris (), Accessed 4 July , "This interview is with Dianne van Giersbergen, the singer of Ex Libris"
    4. ^, Festival Info, music review, REVIEW&#;: HAL2A – DICK `S LAST DAYS, Retrieved 4 July , "Dutch soprano Dianne van Giersbergen known by the German symphonic metal band Xandria.

      Dianne van giersbergen wiki Her singing is fine For me it resembles the end of my relationship with Joost van de Pas. Read Edit View history. For a singer is it very important to live healthily and to keep your body in good condition.

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    5. ^ ab19 May , Eric May, New Noise Magazine, Album Review: Xandria – "Sacrificum", Accessed 4 July , "Newcomer and sultry siren, Dianne Van Giersbergen (not related to Anneke) something majestically powerful in her mesmerizing vocal harmonies. "
    6. ^"Vocalist DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN – "I Am Leaving XANDRIA"; Emotional Audio Message Streaming".

      BraveWords. 13 September Retrieved 13 September

    7. ^"Former XANDRIA Vocalist DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN Working On Debut Solo Album With Keyboardist / Producer JOOST VAN DEN BROEK".

      Dianne van giersbergen wikihow She is the founder and frontwoman of Dutch progressive metal band Ex Libris, and she was the vocalist of German symphonic metal band Xandria from 25 October , to 13 September Lyrics tracks 9, 12 , Vocals. It was here that I met Joost van de Pas who was studying drums and classical percussion. When I was 17 I sang at a prom concert with a wind orchestra.

      Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 19 October Retrieved 27 January

    8. ^"Dianne van Giersbergen Releases "After The Storm" Music Video". MetalKaoz. Retrieved 15 February
    9. ^"Dianne Van Giersbergen - Solo Album Announced". Metal Storm.

      Dianne van Giersbergen - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal ...: Their second album " Medea ", based on a Greek tragedy, was released in January , financed independently through crowdfunding. In the following years, she was taught by several professors and sang in several choirs. They also played shows abroad in countries such as Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom, where the band started to receive attention. The album was released some time ago.

      Retrieved 19 February

    10. ^"Vocalist Dianne Van Giersbergen released new DIANNE single 'Unleash The Siren'". GRIMM Gent. 25 September Retrieved 15 February
    11. ^"Soprano Dianne Van Giersbergen released 3rd single video 'A Symphonic Tragedy'". Grimm Gent.

      27 March Retrieved 29 March

    12. ^Zukowski, Zenae (18 October ). "Dianne van Giersbergen unveils "Flameborn" video". Metal Insider. Retrieved 19 October
    13. ^Fabian Bernhard, 30 June , Mindbreed, Xandria live in Berlin – In the sign of the Phoenix, Accessed 4 July , " highlight, however, was definitely Dianne, who managed to pull the audience right from the start in its spell"
    14. ^Tim Blevins, 25 April , Music Review, Xandria Releases Video For, "Nightfall", Accessed 4 July , "'Sacrificium' new vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen (Ex Libris), good fit for the band "
    15. ^Vasihali Jain, 29 May , Metal Wani, INTERVIEW: XANDRIA's DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN On Success – "It Takes Blood, Sweat, Tears And Above All, Devotion"], Accessed 4 July , "Xandria fans warmly welcomed Dianne van Giersbergen personality, charisma and charm only adorns her breathtaking singing and vocal styles.

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    16. ^Michael Spiggos, Rock Overdose Magazine, Dianne Van Giersbergen (XANDRIA) on Rock Overdose:"Sacrificium marks a new era for the band but also for me as a singer!"Archived 14 July at the Wayback Machine, Accessed 4 July , " "Sacrificium" is your first studio recording with Xandria.

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    22. ^"AYREON – Tracklist Of Forthcoming Transitus Album Revealed – BraveWords". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles (Podcast). 23 June Retrieved 4 October
    23. ^"ARCHIE CAINE TO RELEASE "EDEN" SINGLE FEAT. FORMER XANDRIA SINGER DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN – BraveWords".

      Anneke van giersbergen When Paul van de Broek and later Koen Stam joined the band we knew this was a formation that could really work and we decided to change the name of the band to Ex Libris. Mostly it is. New : Save your favorite arias, videos and singers! The lyrics on the album are about problems I have been dealing with, thoughts I had and statements I wanted to make.

      Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 15 February Retrieved 28 February

    24. ^"Damian Wilson and Dianne van Giersbergen guest on new Archie Caine album – LouderSound". Louder. 15 February Retrieved 28 February

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