About the Artist
The Ambient Electronic and Jazz Fusion music scene inspired Stephanie Santé's early development. Early influences include Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Mike Oldfield, Eno and Kraftwerk. Originally known for her guitar forte, Stephanie Santé was tutored in the styles of Classical, Flamenco, and Jazz-Fusion. Guitar influences have ranged from Al DiMeola and Christopher Parkening to Ralph Towner and Egberto Gistmonti. In addition to music, Stephanie majored in Fine Arts. Classic artists such as Dali, Rousseau, and Picasso made lasting impressions. Fueled by her love for Science Fiction and a keen imagination, Stephanie began to create a new type of digital artwork following in the footsteps of OMNI Magazine. After finishing college Stephanie wanted to create music beyond traditional instrumentation and soon began exploring synthesizers. Fueled by the thirst for innovation, Stephanie turned to Midi Guitar Controllers as her primary means of expression. Always searching for! ways of generating inner journeys with more fluidity, Stephanie began to utilize layer after layer of thoughtfully crafted melodies and environmental backgrounds to evoke vibrant landscapes abundant with images and energy. Current influences include Steve Roach, Patrick O'Hearn, Enigma, Al DiMeola and Mark Isham.
