Seabound

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Name = Seabound


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Origin = Germany
Genre = Futurepop
Years_active = 1995–present
Label = Dependent, Metropolis
Associated_acts = Edge of Dawn
URL = [http://www.seabound.de Seabound]
Current_members = Frank M. Spinath, Martin Vorbroot
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Seabound is a synthpop/futurepop duo from Germany. Their lyrics are in English and for the most part explore the human psyche and the way that everyday events can affect a person psychologically. Hence the band's slogan; "Seabound: Journey Into Your Mind."

History

Seabound began in 1995 when Frank Spinath and Martin Vorbroot were introduced by a mutual friend. They were so different musically, that they weren't certain as to whether or not a musical collaboration between them would work. Despite the uncertainty they decided to try an informal jam-oriented home project. They soon realized that with a more focused approach, they might be able to produce something quite special. They made the band official and decided to call themselves Seabound. They decided on the name because of Spinath's love of the ocean and the fact that Vorbroot was born near the shore. The name also implies a ship leaving from a safe harbor into the unknown and sometimes treacherous seas; a metaphor for the band itself. For live concerts they are supported by Daniel Wehmeier (drums).

The band recorded demos which came to be known by fans as "White Nights" and eventually caught the attention of Dependent Records. Their debut album "No Sleep Demon" was released by Dependent in 2001. Drawing influence from the beat-oriented sounds of Front 242 and Covenant, as well as new wave acts such as Visage and Depeche Mode, the album proved to be relatively successful in the European EBM and Darkwave scenes. Tracks such as "Travelling" and "Hooked" were well-suited for club play; that exposure made the band known for their warm vocals, icy synth parts, and entrancing melodies.

They took their time recording the follow up album "Beyond Flatline". It was released in 2004 incorporating more of an Electro-industrial and IDM influence into their sound. The duo embarked on a successful European tour with fellow Futurepop group Pride & Fall; this tour dawned the released a split EP entitled "Beyond Flatline Tour 2004". The release featured a remix of the duo's single at that time "Watching Over You". Later that year the duo's debut album "No Sleep Demon" was re-released as "No Sleep Demon V2.0" presenting new mixes of the songs "Hooked" and "Avalost". This was done to give the new fans an introduction to Seabound's past and give older fans a bit of thanks for their support.

In 2006 their third album, "Double-Crosser", was released giving the band more exposure than ever before. "Double Crosser" reached #1 Position on the German Alternative Charts (DAC) and German Electronic Web Charts (GEWC). The album also reached #3 Hellenic Alternative Charts (HAC) and #6 Nordic Alternative Charts (NAC). These achievements were announced on the group's MySpace via blog entry on December 3, 2006, and on their [http://www.seabound.de Official site] on December 18.

Discography

Albums

# "Come Forward: Live in Berlin (2008)
# "Double-Crosser (2006)
# "No Sleep Demon v2.0" (2004)
# "Beyond Flatline" (2004)
# "No Sleep Demon" (2001)

Singles and EPs

# "Beyond Flatline Tour 2004" (2004)
# "Poisonous Friend EP " (2004)
# "Contact" (2003)
# "Dependent Club Invasion " (2003)
# "Hooked Promo MCD" (2001)
# "Travelling" (2001)

ide projects

* Frank Spinath is half of the futurepop band Edge of Dawn (as vocalist) and has lent his voice to both Haujobb and The Azoic.
* Martin has done remixes for the likes of Haujobb and Stromkern.

External links

* [http://www.seabound.de Official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/seabound MySpace site]
* [http://www.dependent.de/en/seabound/news.php Dependent (German label)]
* [http://www.metropolis-records.com/artists/?artist=seabound Metropolis (US label)]
* [http://www.vampirefreaks.com/u/seabound VampireFreaks page]