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Winand
Winand is the musical moniker of Menno Baars, a Dutch cardiologist and visual artist. Under this name he creates music that blends ambient soundscapes, art-pop influences, spoken word and minimalistic electronic composition.
Biography
Menno Baars first established a career as a cardiologist and later became known as an abstract visual artist. As Winand, he expanded his artistic practice into music, developing a sound characterized by atmospheric textures, introspective themes and cinematic structures.
Career
Winand began releasing music in the early 2020s. His debut album, Ashes and Psalms (2021), introduced a contemplative mixture of ambient timbres, layered vocal textures and poetic motifs.
He followed this with Pulse of Creation (2022), which incorporated broader rhythmic structures and a more expansive production approach. In Faraway Frequencies (2023), Winand explored spatial sound design, symbolic imagery and slow-evolving harmonic movement, reinforcing his place in the contemporary ambient and experimental landscape.
Artistic Style
Winand’s work integrates composition, performance and production into a single artistic approach. His music often features:
- Mellotron-inspired textures and vintage synthesizers
- Choral-like layered vocals
- Minimalistic, gradually shifting harmonies
- Mystical, abstract and poetic lyrical imagery
Live Performances
In live settings, Winand combines sound, spoken word and visual elements, creating immersive performances that blend aspects of concert, installation and performance art.
Discography
Albums
- Ashes and Psalms (2021)
- Pulse of Creation (2022)
- Faraway Frequencies (2023)
Reception
Reviewers and listeners have noted Winand’s ability to merge contemporary electronic production with meditative and timeless atmospheres, situating his work among modern ambient and experimental composers.