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todesbonden1
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Todesbonden
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Todesbonden is in the midst of finishing a four song demo to be send out for review and label consideration.
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TODESBONDEN, founded by Laurie Ann Haus (Autumn Tears, Ephemeral Sun, ex-Rain Fell Within, Garden of Shadows, Anomalous Feather), is a doom, atmospheric, metal, Renaissance, and Classical influenced project taking the listener on a fantastic musical journey of fantasy, longing, and time long past.
Using a mix of catchy trance enducing melodies, interwoven soft melodic piano, emotional vocals, paired with heavy, deep, and classical guitar work with traditional classical instruments, Todesbonden creates a masterpiece of sound to touch the inner heart and soul of every listener.
Drawing on her classical background, Laurie mixes Classical/Renaissance training with modern sounds to create original compositions and reinterpret traditional Renaissance songs such as "Flow My Tears" and "Sorrow Stay", by Dowland.
Pairing her ideas with Jason A. Wood (Ol Sonuf, ex-Ephemeral Sun, Ex-Rain Fell Within), for programming and guitars, the final result is Todesbonden.
Using a mix of catchy trance enducing melodies, interwoven soft melodic piano, emotional vocals, paired with heavy, deep, and classical guitar work with traditional classical instruments, Todesbonden creates a masterpiece of sound to touch the inner heart and soul of every listener.
Drawing on her classical background, Laurie mixes Classical/Renaissance training with modern sounds to create original compositions and reinterpret traditional Renaissance songs such as "Flow My Tears" and "Sorrow Stay", by Dowland.
Pairing her ideas with Jason A. Wood (Ol Sonuf, ex-Ephemeral Sun, Ex-Rain Fell Within), for programming and guitars, the final result is Todesbonden.
Why this name?
I (Laurie) was looking over a classical piece called "Jesus lag in Todesbonden" in music theory class and loved the concept of the word Todesbonden.
Todesbonden means bonds of death in Ancient German. Death to me is so permanent and confining.
Todesbonden means bonds of death in Ancient German. Death to me is so permanent and confining.
Do you play live?
At the moment we are a studio band but plan on playing a few shows in the future
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
it is good for exposure and possibly bad for making money for the artist due to piracy.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If they are very excited about what we are doing and would like to go on our journey while letting us have the artistic freedom that we need to "do our thing" Being signed is very helpful for quality of product in my opinion.
Band History:
Laurie Ann Haus and Jason Wood played together in both Rain Fell Within (R.I.P) and in the band Ephemeral Sun, a progressive metal band. Laurie had a desire to finally bring the project Todesbonden, which she had been planning to start for many years finally to reality. She had a lot of piano parts written and ideas and just needed to find another person to help her with emotional guitar riffing and recording ability and Jason seemed perfect for the role. Many musicians will be used in the future for other songs and for the final recordings.
Band members Current and Past history-
Laurie-Autumn Tears, Ephemeral Sun, Todesbonden, Lights on the Horizon, Anomalous Feather, ex-Rain Fell Within, ex-Garden of Shadows.
Jason-Ol Sonuf, Todesbonden, ex-Rain Fell Within, ex-Ephemeral Sun
Band members Current and Past history-
Laurie-Autumn Tears, Ephemeral Sun, Todesbonden, Lights on the Horizon, Anomalous Feather, ex-Rain Fell Within, ex-Garden of Shadows.
Jason-Ol Sonuf, Todesbonden, ex-Rain Fell Within, ex-Ephemeral Sun
Your influences?
For myself many things vocalists include, Lila Downs, Lisa Gerrard, Cecilia Bartoli, Mary Fahl, Sarah Mclaughlan, Bulgarian Women's Choir, Gregorian Chants, Saturnus, Tenhi, Anathema,...Jason is influenced by many things including Yngwei Malmsteen, Bach, Classical music of all types...
Favorite spot?
Laurie-Prague
Jason-anywhere peaceful in the country or mountains.
Jason-anywhere peaceful in the country or mountains.
Equipment used:
right now we are just using keys and computer synths for our "atmosphere"