Martijn Westerholt
Encyclopedia
David Martijn Westerholt (born 30 March 1979 in Zwolle
, Netherlands
) is the founder along with Charlotte Wessels
, the keyboardist and the main songwriter of the Dutch symphonic metal band Delain
. He was previously a member of symphonic metal band Within Temptation
, until he was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis
shortly after the release of Within Temptation's second full-length studio album, Mother Earth
. His brother Robert Westerholt
is the guitarist and founder of Within Temptation.
, the song that was released as debut single by Within Temptation.
In his compositions he makes use of the minor scale
extensively.
He currently uses both Korg
and Roland
Keyboards.
Zwolle
Zwolle is a municipality and the capital city of the province of Overijssel, Netherlands, 120 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam. Zwolle has about 120,000 citizens.-History:...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
) is the founder along with Charlotte Wessels
Charlotte Wessels
Johanna Charlotte Wessels is the lead vocalist of the Dutch symphonic metal band Delain. She was previously a member of gothic metal band To Elysium, before the band's split...
, the keyboardist and the main songwriter of the Dutch symphonic metal band Delain
Delain
Delain is a Dutch symphonic metal band. The band was founded by the ex-keyboardist of Within Temptation, Martijn Westerholt.-Founding:Delain was founded by Martijn Westerholt and Charlotte Wessels. Westerholt is the ex-keyboardist and brother of one of the founders of Within Temptation, Robert...
. He was previously a member of symphonic metal band Within Temptation
Within Temptation
Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic gothic metal/rock band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Their music is described as symphonic metal, although their earlier material, such as Enter, was gothic metal. In an interview, Den Adel said they fell into a...
, until he was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis is an infectious, widespread viral...
shortly after the release of Within Temptation's second full-length studio album, Mother Earth
Mother Earth (album)
Mother Earth is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal/rock band Within Temptation. Originally released on December 4, 2000 in the Netherlands, and August 21, 2001 in other parts of Europe, it quickly became a success in the band's heartland, reaching platinum status in the Netherlands...
. His brother Robert Westerholt
Robert Westerholt
Robert Westerholt is a Dutch musician, known as the guitarist, backing vocalist and co-founder of the symphonic metal band Within Temptation. He also writes music for the band, along with the band's vocalist, and his partner, Sharon den Adel...
is the guitarist and founder of Within Temptation.
Albums
- Enter - 1997
- Mother EarthMother Earth (album)Mother Earth is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal/rock band Within Temptation. Originally released on December 4, 2000 in the Netherlands, and August 21, 2001 in other parts of Europe, it quickly became a success in the band's heartland, reaching platinum status in the Netherlands...
- 2000
Singles/EPs
- RestlessRestless (Within Temptation song)"Restless" is the very first single of the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. It is taken as the first and only single from their debut album Enter. Although the song was released as a single, it never entered the charts, just like their following single, Our Farewell...
- 1997 - The DanceThe Dance (EP)The Dance is the first EP from Dutch Gothic Metal band Within Temptation.It was released after the single "Restless" and the album Enter. The sound is rather gothic and melancholic, unlike the later albums, e.g. Mother Earth and The Silent Force...
- 1998 - Our FarewellOur Farewell"Our Farewell" is the first single of the Netherlands symphonic metal/rock band Within Temptation from their second studio album Mother Earth. Although the song was released as a single, it never entered the charts, just like their previous single, Restless...
- 2001 - Ice Queen - 2001
Singles
- FrozenFrozen (Delain song)"Frozen" is the first single of the Dutch Gothic / symphonic metal band Delain. It was released on January 8, 2007 by Roadrunner Records.-Charts:-Personnel:*Charlotte Wessels – vocals*Ronald Landa – guitars*Ray van Lente – guitars...
- 2007 - See Me In ShadowSee Me in Shadow"See Me In Shadow" is the second single of the Dutch Gothic / symphonic metal band Delain from the album Lucidity. It was released on 2 July 2007 by Roadrunner Records.-Track listing:# "See Me In Shadow" - 3.36...
- 2007 - The GatheringThe Gathering (song)"The Gathering" is the third single taken from the Dutch Gothic / symphonic metal band Delain's first album Lucidity. It was released on January 7, 2008 by Roadrunner Records.-Track listing:...
- 2008 - April RainApril Rain (song)"April Rain" is a song that was released on the Delain album "April Rain". The single has been available for purchase online as of February 9, 2009...
- 2009
Songwriting
Westerholt is responsible for writing the majority of the music from Delain. He also co-wrote RestlessRestless (Within Temptation song)
"Restless" is the very first single of the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. It is taken as the first and only single from their debut album Enter. Although the song was released as a single, it never entered the charts, just like their following single, Our Farewell...
, the song that was released as debut single by Within Temptation.
In his compositions he makes use of the minor scale
Minor scale
A minor scale in Western music theory includes any scale that contains, in its tonic triad, at least three essential scale degrees: 1) the tonic , 2) a minor-third, or an interval of a minor third above the tonic, and 3) a perfect-fifth, or an interval of a perfect fifth above the tonic, altogether...
extensively.
He currently uses both Korg
Korg
is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures electronic musical instruments, audio processors and guitar pedals, recording equipment, and electronic tuners...
and Roland
Roland
Roland was a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the Matter of France. Historically, Roland was military governor of the Breton March, with responsibility for defending the frontier of Francia against the Bretons...
Keyboards.