Returning with their sophomore effort “Connection” after the highly acclaimed surprise 2019 debut “Salutogenesis”, German prog collective Soulsplitter talk about line-up changes, string arrangements and confronting your inner toad on this new episode of the Progtalks.

Chapters:

01:10 Introducing Soulsplitter

04:00 Incorporating Sami as main vocalist after “Salutogenesis”

06:00 Writing and recording process for “Connection”

08:50 Changing pianists

11:40 Incorporating real string ensembles in the production

14:25 Arranging for rock band vs. orchestra

17:20 Blending colours on the sound-palette together to one cohesive unit

19:52 The lyrical concept of “Connection”

26:33 “Disconnected” music video

33:33 New albums that ‘connected’ with Soulsplitter

38:06 Vocal influences and concepts: fan expectations vs. song requirements

43:30 playing 3 live shows in 2021

🎵 Soulsplitter is:

Fenix Gayed - drums

Simon Kramer - guitars

Sami Gayed - vocals

Felix Jacobs - bass

Lewin Krumpschmid - keys

💿 Discography:

Salutogenesis (2019)

Connection (2022)

✔️ Follow Soulsplitter:

Website & Shop: https://www.soulsplitter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulsplitter.prog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsplitter.prog

Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulsplitter_

Youtube: https://bit.ly/soulsplYT

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3p1dIoS

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