In the spring of 2008, a number of musicians initiated an
intentionally transient Dutch (progressive) rock project for the summer,
which they therefore named Summer Breeze Project (SBP). After a few
sessions, the musicians experienced that the different musical
backgrounds blended very well.
This resulted in their first mini CD “ENERGY”, which was released in
March 2009. By reaching this first milestone, the project members
started to see themselves as a band and they further shaped and refined
their style. The compositions that followed were characterized by an
epic structure, complex themes, rhythmic challenges and melodies
supported by several voices. Progressive rock music forms the basis,
influences of arabic, classical, symphonic and metal styles make the
difference. Over time the musicians of SPB grew closer together, both
personally and musically.
SBP recorded their first full-fledged album in 2011. “UNUSUAL
HORIZONS” contains nine songs that represent the unique and recognizable
sound of the band and was digitally distributed by CD Baby and
available on iTunes, Amazone, Zune and others.
In 2012 they recorded a tribute-single called “HOLLOW” , to support
their sound-engineer Ron Willems, who climbed the Alpe d’ Huez by bike
to raise money for the Dutch Cancer Society KWF.
Late 2012 Dutch record label FREIA Music was looking for 8 Dutch
bands that represent the best of the new generation of progressive rock
in the Netherlands. The search for progressive talent in the Netherlands
was carried out in close collaboration with the three leading
progsites: Background Magazine, iO Pages and ProgWereld.
SBP was selected as one of this 8 bands and recorded a 9 minute track
called CONCRETE. The album “Dutch Exposure Project” was released on 180
grams wide grooved vinyl together with CD.
In 2013 & 2014 SBP extended their OINK- headquarters with a
semi-professional recording studio. In that inspiring environment they
thought out a musical triptych called CONTACT. In each part, the songs
evolve around that main theme, but viewed from different levels.
Part one deals with contact at the level of the entire universe.
We, as the human race, seek for contact with other life forms, but have
been unsuccessful so far. This creates an image of solitude, in which we
observe the human race floating in an enormous vacuum.
Part two zooms in and portrays inter human contact and touches upon
different types of relationships. Contact between humans on earth is
very frequent, what does this inter human contact really mean?
Within our brains there are far more connections, than there are stars in the universe.
Neurons contact through synapses and allow us to think, feel, love and
act. In part three, the songs evolve around an event in which this
contact is disturbed . . . . .
Gert Bruins – Lead vocals, guitars
Gordon van Pelt – Guitars
Rene Troostheiden – Drums, drum programming & percussion
Fons Panneman – Keyboards, piano, hammond, synths, soundscapes, backing vocals
Jørgen de Jonge – Bassguitars, backing vocals