MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY
Philbrey Botha: mixing, mastering, technical & stage consulting
Philip Van Der Walt: computer, photography & video technology
MINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA
Paul Baumgartener: international propaganda & general consulting
Rudi Steenkamp: photography & video
Megan Jones: graphic propaganda
Alta Louw: makeup and internet propaganda
Dave would like to thank:
Paul Baumgartener (Garten der der Asche) for
discovering us and opening so many doors.
Philbrey Botha (Garten der der Asche) for his
professional mixing and mastering,
and for all the support and friendship.
DJ Sascha for exposing Winter Soul to the world.
Johan van Roy (Suicide Commando) for the inspiration and international exposure.
Dave Sass from Subterrania for the fantastic
opportunities he has given us.
Rudi for his video and photographic skills,
dedication and insight.
Suzanne for her passion and musical skill.
Jo and Carnifex for being such amazing friends.
Jeanne for being Lord Henry.
Träumtänzer, Caiaphas, Noizeterror, X33:Q, Dawn and
everyone else I met through Darklight.co.za and SubLevel9.co.za
Jo, Carnifex, Plip, Monique, Ben, Michelle, Etienne, Jaime, Michael,
Jerome, Errol, Amanda, Lezanne, Craig and the rest
of the Bloemfontein music scene for the support
and friendship.
Everyone who has supported Winter Soul over the last few years.
Influences
Hocico, Suicide Commando, Grendel, Aslan Faction
Sounds Like
Distorted digitized souls hardwired to the sound of radiation-soaked machinery.
Winter Soul leads the revolution in South African Industrial music.
Members: Dave, Suzanne and Philbrey
Dave has been making electronic music since 1998, experimenting with the darker side of trance and hard trance music, before moving into EBM in 2005. He combines the powerful drum patterns of the industrial sound with lush and intricate synth riffs, resulting in an extremely layered sound, often using twice the number of instruments as other EBM acts.
The Winter Soul sound is achieved by the intense manipulation of generators, samples and effects in the digital realm, ripping sounds apart and re-assembling them with other components, before doing it all over again. Emphasis is placed on melodic content, as a means to convey emotion with power intrinsic to EBM, avoiding typical minimalistic orchestration.
In 2006 the song “Stargazer” was uploaded onto a local Gothic community website, and received a good response, attracting the interest of Paul Baumgartener, the musician behind Garten der Asche, a Johannesburg based Industrial band, who subsequently opened the door to the SA and international Industrial scene. A 5 track demo was compiled in 2006 and expertly mixed & mastered by Philbrey Botha from Garten der Asche.
The song “Black Widow” packed the Goth dancefloor at Zepplins nightclub in Pretoria on its first play. This song was also included on the virtual disc of the compilation “When Angels Die”
In early 2007, Suzanne added her considerable musical talent to the Winter Soul lineup.
Suzanne has been receiving musical training from the age of four. An accomplished classical pianist and flautist, her credentials include advanced music theory and performance qualifications from the University of South Africa (UNISA). She has been a member of a variety of orchestras and ensembles and is currently a flautist in the Free State Youth Symphony Orchestra.
A choral singer from an early age, she received more than five years of professional vocal training. As a member of the internationally acclaimed Bloemfontein Children’s Choir (1998-2003) she has traveled across Europe and has performed with numerous local and international celebrities. Her musical interests cover a broad spectrum of genres, including classical, jazz, rock and industrial influences. Suzanne joined Winter Soul in early 2007, assuming the role of keyboardist.
This marked the start of the transformation from recording project to live act.
Winter Soul performed at the Goth Industrial Gathering and Empyrean Fest in the Cape in September 2007 and received an excellent response, playing encores at both shows.
Hails Hows it going. Keeping it brutal. Come check out our new song Anthem of the Fallen and tell us what you think it would be much appreciated. Come check out our other songs too if you have the time. Darkest of Thanks
When will we ever see you play in your hometown again Master??? Black Widow playing on my profile - also check out my new Goth ZA wallpaper - let me know what you think ok?
Hey! Thanks for invite. When I was entering on your site, I expected another harsh electro clon. But... your music is very interesting! Your track i so damn good! Impressive... I want more! How I can get your music? I'm Dj so I will play your track on parties surely! You are my discover of the year! :) Really. Greetings from Poland!
hi!! Sussane and Dave ^^ I Knew "Reactor" in Noise of Terror Vol.2 ^^ from that moment I love Winter Soul *-* I will wait your CD Mexican Kisses and hugs!!n_____n
