Traveller

Ducks and Drakes

Firesoul

Emotional Haze

Some would call it progressive, some psychedelic, some alternative, some just rock. We call it White Magic Wind.

Full history:
The seed for the group was planted in early 2013, when former drummer Marko and guitarist Mape aligned with old friend and synth wizard Tommi.

Once settled down to their new rehearsal studio, vocalist Antti found his way to the group, showing unmistakable talent and natural presence. He quickly took over his space in the mix, enhancing the sonic atmosphere with unheard-of elements of expression.

At the same time guys stumbled upon a decent bass player Matti, who was looking to explore new and fresh, artistically ambitious soundscapes.

The first formation of what was to become White Magic Wind was thus established.

From the beginning it was clear that the interest in progressive and experimental music was a conjunctive factor, as was the desire to make a modern take on those sounds that had been shaping the prog landscape since the late 60's and during the golden era of the 70's.

Soon it seemed that personal and contemporary means of expression were transcending those imaginary borders and an identifiable sound emerged.
At this point it was clear that everybody urged to launch the project, so the band decided to start recoring their first single at the rehearsal studio. It wasn't long until Mape and Tommi found themselves taking Mape's older brother's Honda dirtbike to a pawn shop, and heading to the local Moog dealer in order to acquire a proper synth. One just can't do a modern prog recording without a MiniMoog Voyager.

(In fact you just couldn't do anything without it as the guys were soon about to notice...)

Soon, ideas for the name of this new group began to emerge. None of the suggestions became established until the very end of the sessions, when all audio material was finally recorded and the mixing began.

As the raw material played along our heads, there was a distinctive feeling bordering something new and unidentifiable. Like a wind of change with clear and bright overtone. Magically all the little things made it sound just like we would have wanted it, without knowing it until it was on tape.

So it just happened to sound like a White Magic Wind.

In early 2014, the time had come to bring it live. First gig was played in Vernissa, Vantaa, and the 45-minute ride on the rollercoaster of emotions was considered a success.

Unfortunately, promising lift was cut by sudden passing away of Marko. Devastated, the rest of WMW decided to honor his memory by bringing the band forward and started searching for a new drummer.

Few months later the new drummer, Niko, joined the band as the new backbone of WMW rhythm section. The renewed, refreshing, ever-evolving sound of White Magic Wind was introduced and new material is continued to be published.

And it happens to sound just like White Magic Wind.

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