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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Savant
| name = Savant
| image = [[File:Savant.Live.JPG|frameless|alt=Vinter performing live as Savant]]
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| image = [[File:Savant.Live.JPG|frameless|alt=Vinter performing live as Savant]]
| caption = Savant performing in 2014
| caption = Savant performing in 2014
| birth_name = Aleksander Vinter
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| alias = Savant, Vinter,<ref>{{cite web|author=David Jenkins |url=https://ukf.com/news/savant-reveals-vinter/20680 |title=SAVANT REVEALS NEW ALIAS: VINTER |publisher=UKF |date=June 11, 2017 |access-date=June 11, 2017}}</ref> Datakrash, Blanco,<ref>{{cite web|author=Leila Cobo |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6752972/blanco-dyland-premiere-camarilla-listen |title=Blanco & Dyland Premiere 'Camarilla': Listen |publisher=Billboard |date=November 4, 2015 |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref> Vinter in Hollywood<ref name="itsatrap1">{{cite web|url=http://www.itsatrap.com/n/32999-2009-spellemannprisen-nominees |title=2009 Spellemannprisen nominees |publisher=Itsatrap |date=January 25, 2010 |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref>
| birth_name = Aleksander Vinter
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| origin = [[Oslo]], Norway
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| alias = Savant, Vinter,<ref>{{cite web|author=David Jenkins |url=https://ukf.com/news/savant-reveals-vinter/20680 |title=SAVANT REVEALS NEW ALIAS: VINTER |publisher=UKF |date=June 11, 2017 |accessdate=June 11, 2017}}</ref> Datakrash, Blanco,<ref>{{cite web|author=Leila Cobo |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6752972/blanco-dyland-premiere-camarilla-listen |title=Blanco & Dyland Premiere 'Camarilla': Listen |publisher=Billboard |date=November 4, 2015 |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref> Vinter in Hollywood<ref name="itsatrap1">{{cite web|url=http://www.itsatrap.com/n/32999-2009-spellemannprisen-nominees |title=2009 Spellemannprisen nominees |publisher=Itsatrap |date=January 25, 2010 |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref>
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| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[electronic dance music|EDM]], [[experimental music|experimental]], [[dubstep]], [[complextro]]
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| origin = [[Oslo]], Norway
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| occupation = Musician, singer, songwriter, performer
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| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[electronic dance music|EDM]], [[experimental music|experimental]], [[dubstep]], [[complextro]]
| years_active = 2007–present
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| occupation = Musician, singer, songwriter, performer
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = SectionZ, Vybz
| associated_acts =
| label = SectionZ, Vybz
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|vinter.us/}}
| website ={{url|vinter.us/}}
}}
}}


'''Aleksander Vinter''' is a Norwegian musician. He has released a vast amount of work under numerous aliases but is best known for his work under the alias '''Savant'''.<ref name="Savant Interview">{{cite web|author=Tweet Pin It |url=http://www.stopthenoise.fr/interviews/interview-savant/ |title=Interview : Savant |website=Stopthenoise.fr |date=February 22, 2012 |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=SAVANT |url=http://onesheet.com/savant/splash/who-is-savant/166903/ |title=SAVANT: who-is-savant |publisher=Onesheet |date=February 22, 2012 |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref>
'''Aleksander Vinter''' is a Norwegian musician. He has released a vast amount of work under numerous aliases but is best known for his work under the alias '''Savant'''.<ref name="Savant Interview">{{cite web|author=Tweet Pin It |url=http://www.stopthenoise.fr/interviews/interview-savant/ |title=Interview : Savant |website=Stopthenoise.fr |date=February 22, 2012 |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=SAVANT |url=http://onesheet.com/savant/splash/who-is-savant/166903/ |title=SAVANT: who-is-savant |publisher=Onesheet |date=February 22, 2012 |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 2009, Vinter released his debut album, ''Outbreak'', under the moniker Vinter in Hollywood. ''Outbreak'' was nominated in the electronic music category for the 2009 [[Spellemannprisen|Norwegian Grammy Awards]].<ref name="itsatrap1"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Nominert til Spellemannsprisen|url=http://www.jarlsbergavis.no/kulturliv/article4826735.ece|accessdate=December 15, 2012|newspaper=Jarlsbergavis|date=January 1, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Spellemann del tre: elektronikastjerner og fiolintornado|url=http://www.nrk.no/lydverket/spellemann-del-tre/|accessdate=December 15, 2012|newspaper=NRK Lydverket|date=March 6, 2010}}</ref>
In 2009, Vinter released his debut album, ''Outbreak'', under the moniker Vinter in Hollywood. ''Outbreak'' was nominated in the electronic music category for the 2009 [[Spellemannprisen|Norwegian Grammy Awards]].<ref name="itsatrap1"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Nominert til Spellemannsprisen|url=http://www.jarlsbergavis.no/kulturliv/article4826735.ece|access-date=December 15, 2012|newspaper=Jarlsbergavis|date=January 1, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Spellemann del tre: elektronikastjerner og fiolintornado|url=http://www.nrk.no/lydverket/spellemann-del-tre/|access-date=December 15, 2012|newspaper=NRK Lydverket|date=March 6, 2010}}</ref>


Vinter signed with SectionZ Records in 2010 and put out a second album, ''Mamachine'', this time billed as Vinter in Vegas. In 2011, he released ''[[Ninur|Ninür]]'' under the moniker Savant.
Vinter signed with SectionZ Records in 2010 and put out a second album, ''Mamachine'', this time billed as Vinter in Vegas. In 2011, he released ''[[Ninur|Ninür]]'' under the moniker Savant.


In 2013, his following increased as he embarked on two North American tours.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/02/22/the-secrets-behind-enigma-norwegian-electro-producer-savant/ |title=Beatport: DJ & Dance Music, Tracks & Mixes |website=News.beatport.com |accessdate=March 9, 2017 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330080509/http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/02/22/the-secrets-behind-enigma-norwegian-electro-producer-savant/ |archivedate=March 30, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.djz.com/news/savant-ascent-north-american-tour/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=November 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111101324/http://www.djz.com/news/savant-ascent-north-american-tour/ |archivedate=November 11, 2013 }}</ref> Between tours, he released the album ''Cult'' and provided music for the [[D-Pad Studio]] game ''Savant - Ascent''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://savantgame.com/ |title=Savant: Ascent |website=Savantgame.com |date= |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Orakel]]'' was released on December 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/10/31/savant-makes-big-impact-on-edm-scene|title=Savant makes big impact on EDM scene|last1=Maimann|first1=Kevin|date=October 31, 2013|website=Edmonton Sun|publisher=Canoe Sun Media|accessdate=December 8, 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, his following increased as he embarked on two North American tours.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/02/22/the-secrets-behind-enigma-norwegian-electro-producer-savant/ |title=Beatport: DJ & Dance Music, Tracks & Mixes |website=News.beatport.com |access-date=March 9, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330080509/http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/02/22/the-secrets-behind-enigma-norwegian-electro-producer-savant/ |archive-date=March 30, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.djz.com/news/savant-ascent-north-american-tour/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=November 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111101324/http://www.djz.com/news/savant-ascent-north-american-tour/ |archive-date=November 11, 2013 }}</ref> Between tours, he released the album ''Cult'' and provided music for the [[D-Pad Studio]] game ''Savant - Ascent''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://savantgame.com/ |title=Savant: Ascent |website=Savantgame.com |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Orakel]]'' was released on December 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/10/31/savant-makes-big-impact-on-edm-scene|title=Savant makes big impact on EDM scene|last1=Maimann|first1=Kevin|date=October 31, 2013|website=Edmonton Sun|publisher=Canoe Sun Media|access-date=December 8, 2013}}</ref>


In 2014, Savant released ''[[Protos (album)|Protos]]''. Later that year, on December 13, ''ZION'' was released reaching No. 19 on the [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'' Dance chart]] and No. 24 on the [[Top Heatseekers|''Billboard'' Heatseekers]] chart.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
In 2014, Savant released ''[[Protos (album)|Protos]]''. Later that year, on December 13, ''ZION'' was released reaching No. 19 on the [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'' Dance chart]] and No. 24 on the [[Top Heatseekers|''Billboard'' Heatseekers]] chart.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}


His album ''Invasion'' was released in January 2015, and led [[deadmau5]] to call Savant "the change that [[electronic dance music]] needs".<ref>{{cite web|last=Klemow |first=David |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/01/savant-delivers-full-length-album-save-edm// |title=Savant delivers full-length album to save EDM from itself |publisher=Dancing Astronaut |date=January 29, 2015 |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref>
His album ''Invasion'' was released in January 2015, and led [[deadmau5]] to call Savant "the change that [[electronic dance music]] needs".<ref>{{cite web|last=Klemow |first=David |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/01/savant-delivers-full-length-album-save-edm// |title=Savant delivers full-length album to save EDM from itself |publisher=Dancing Astronaut |date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref>


In 2016, he released multiple singles, including "Cassette", a seven-track album with one single being played in different genres, and "Get It Get It", a hip-hop collab with [[DMX (rapper)|DMX]] and [[Snoop Dogg]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2016/02/02/norwegian-muso-solves-problem-of-taste-releases-same-single-in-seven-styles/|title=Norwegian Muso Solves Problem Of Taste, Releases Same Single in Seven Styles|website=theMusic|language=en-GB|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ukf.com/news/savant-teams-dmx-snoop-dogg-latest-single/16777|title=Savant teams up with DMX & Snoop Dogg for latest single|date=July 4, 2016|work=UKF|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/07/02/savant-releases-new-hip-hop-track-dmx-snoop-dogg/|title=Snoop Dogg & DMX Go EDM And It Sounds Like Nothing You'd Expect [MUST LISTEN]|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=July 2, 2016|website=Your EDM|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref> On July 15, he released ''Vybz'', which reached No. 16 on the ''Billboard'' Dance/Electronic charts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-albums/2016-08-06|title=EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart|work=Billboard|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref> On October 21, he released ''Outcasts'', a 4-CD collection of remastered unreleased demos and singles.
In 2016, he released multiple singles, including "Cassette", a seven-track album with one single being played in different genres, and "Get It Get It", a hip-hop collab with [[DMX (rapper)|DMX]] and [[Snoop Dogg]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2016/02/02/norwegian-muso-solves-problem-of-taste-releases-same-single-in-seven-styles/|title=Norwegian Muso Solves Problem Of Taste, Releases Same Single in Seven Styles|website=theMusic|language=en-GB|access-date=April 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ukf.com/news/savant-teams-dmx-snoop-dogg-latest-single/16777|title=Savant teams up with DMX & Snoop Dogg for latest single|date=July 4, 2016|work=UKF|access-date=April 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/07/02/savant-releases-new-hip-hop-track-dmx-snoop-dogg/|title=Snoop Dogg & DMX Go EDM And It Sounds Like Nothing You'd Expect [MUST LISTEN]|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=July 2, 2016|website=Your EDM|access-date=April 18, 2017}}</ref> On July 15, he released ''Vybz'', which reached No. 16 on the ''Billboard'' Dance/Electronic charts.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-albums/2016-08-06|title=EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 18, 2017}}</ref> On October 21, he released ''Outcasts'', a 4-CD collection of remastered unreleased demos and singles.


In 2017, he debuted an orchestral soundtrack for the film ''[[The Black Room (2017 film)|The Black Room]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/EDM-Superstar-Producer-Savant-Releases-First-Ever-Film-Score-for-THE-BLACK-ROOM-20170306|title=EDM Superstar Producer Savant Releases First Ever Film Score for THE BLACK ROOM|last=Desk|first=BWW News|accessdate=April 18, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/01/03/the-black-room-soundtrack-announced/|title=‘The Black Room’ Soundtrack Announced|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref> On April 17, he released ''Jester''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bandcamp.com/|title=Bandcamp|website=web-beta.archive.org|accessdate=April 20, 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419011339/https://bandcamp.com/|archivedate=April 19, 2017}}</ref> A re-mastered version of ''Jester'' was released on April 1 the following year.<ref>{{Citation|last=SAVANT|title=Savant - Jester (Full Album) Re-Master|date=April 1, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqDggCvTFoc|accessdate=September 13, 2018}}</ref>
In 2017, he debuted an orchestral soundtrack for the film ''[[The Black Room (2017 film)|The Black Room]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/EDM-Superstar-Producer-Savant-Releases-First-Ever-Film-Score-for-THE-BLACK-ROOM-20170306|title=EDM Superstar Producer Savant Releases First Ever Film Score for THE BLACK ROOM|author=BWW News Desk|access-date=April 18, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/01/03/the-black-room-soundtrack-announced/|title='The Black Room' Soundtrack Announced|access-date=April 18, 2017}}</ref> On April 17, he released ''Jester''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bandcamp.com/|title=Bandcamp|access-date=April 20, 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419011339/https://bandcamp.com/|archive-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> A re-mastered version of ''Jester'' was released on April 1 the following year.<ref>{{Citation|last=SAVANT|title=Savant - Jester (Full Album) Re-Master|date=April 1, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqDggCvTFoc|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref>


In 2018, he released ''Highlander'', an album of [[Celtic music|Celtic]] and orchestral music on March 30,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aleksandervinter.bandcamp.com/album/highlander|title=Highlander, by Aleksander Vinter|website=Aleksander Vinter|accessdate=September 13, 2018}}</ref> and ''Calypso'', an album under the Blanco alias on August 31.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blancoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/calypso|title=Calypso, by Blanco|website=Blanco|accessdate=September 13, 2018}}</ref> A [[Halloween]]-themed album, ''Slasher'', was released on October 26 after Vinter conceptualized and finished the album in just over two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://savantofficial.bandcamp.com/album/slasher|title=Slasher, by Savant|website=Savant|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>
In 2018, he released ''Highlander'', an album of [[Celtic music|Celtic]] and orchestral music on March 30,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aleksandervinter.bandcamp.com/album/highlander|title=Highlander, by Aleksander Vinter|website=Aleksander Vinter|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> and ''Calypso'', an album under the Blanco alias on August 31.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blancoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/calypso|title=Calypso, by Blanco|website=Blanco|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> A [[Halloween]]-themed album, ''Slasher'', was released on October 26 after Vinter conceptualized and finished the album in just over two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://savantofficial.bandcamp.com/album/slasher|title=Slasher, by Savant|website=Savant|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>
On June 6, 2019 the album ''Mortals'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://savantofficial.bandcamp.com/album/mortals|title=Mortals, by Savant|website=Savant|access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref>
On June 6, 2019, the album ''Mortals'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://savantofficial.bandcamp.com/album/mortals|title=Mortals, by Savant|website=Savant|access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref>


On April 4, 2020, ''Void'' was released. This album was a year-long project whose release was commemorated with a Reddit AMA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/electronicmusic/comments/fuvwhh/im_savant_and_i_make_music_ask_me_anything/, by Aleksander Vinter.|access-date=April 4, 2020}}</ref>
On April 4, 2020, ''Void'' was released. This album was a year-long project whose release was commemorated with a Reddit AMA.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/electronicmusic/comments/fuvwhh/im_savant_and_i_make_music_ask_me_anything/ |access-date=2023-06-14 |url-access=registration |title=Registration|date=April 4, 2020 }}</ref>

On February 2, 2022, ''Krang'' was released. On December 11, 2022, ''Alchemist 2'' was released. This album is a revisit of the 2012 album titled ''Alchemist''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://savantofficial.bandcamp.com/album/alchemist-2-2/|access-date=December 11, 2022|title=Alchemist 2 - Savant}}</ref>


==Radio==
==Radio==
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== Blanco ==
== Blanco ==
Blanco started as a small side project of Savant in October 2010. One Blanco EP, ''The Mother of God and a Filthy Whore'', was released.<ref>{{cite web|title = The Mother Of God and a Filthy Whore, by Savant|url = http://shop.savantofficial.com/album/the-mother-of-god-and-a-filthy-whore|website = Savant|accessdate = October 16, 2015}}</ref>
Blanco started as a small side project of Savant in October 2010. One Blanco EP, ''The Mother of God and a Filthy Whore'', was released.<ref>{{cite web|title = The Mother Of God and a Filthy Whore, by Savant|url = http://shop.savantofficial.com/album/the-mother-of-god-and-a-filthy-whore|website = Savant|access-date = October 16, 2015}}</ref>


Around mid-2015, Vinter returned to the "Blanco" alias. Vinter announced that what was originally planned to be a single EP will actually be released as a trilogy of EPs, each with six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title = Blanco - The album will be split into 3 EPs. Trilogy... {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/BlancoJungle/posts/1163870546963252|website = Facebook.com|accessdate = October 16, 2015}}</ref> The first of these EPs, ''Bajo'', included three singles.<ref>{{cite web|title = Blanco - Timeline Photos {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/BlancoJungle/photos/a.1150610331622607.1073741828.1137338479616459/1187054657978174/?type=3&permPage=1|website = Facebook.com|accessdate = October 16, 2015}}</ref>
Around mid-2015, Vinter returned to the "Blanco" alias. Vinter announced that what was originally planned to be a single EP will actually be released as a trilogy of EPs, each with six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title = Blanco - The album will be split into 3 EPs. Trilogy... {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/BlancoJungle/posts/1163870546963252|website = Facebook.com|access-date = October 16, 2015}}</ref> The first of these EPs, ''Bajo'', included three singles.<ref>{{cite web|title = Blanco - Timeline Photos {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/BlancoJungle/photos/a.1150610331622607.1073741828.1137338479616459/1187054657978174/?type=3&permPage=1|website = Facebook.com|access-date = October 16, 2015}}</ref>


In October 2015, Vinter announced that Savant would no longer be releasing EDM-style music and that, from that point on, Blanco would release any EDM-style tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title = Dr Savant/Mr Blanco on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/SavantOfficial/status/652899707665018880|website = Twitter|accessdate = October 16, 2015}}</ref> However, the release of EDM album ''Jester'' in 2017 under the Savant alias seems to have muddled the accuracy of this claim.
In October 2015, Vinter announced that Savant would no longer be releasing EDM-style music and that, from that point on, Blanco would release any EDM-style tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title = Dr Savant/Mr Blanco on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/SavantOfficial/status/652899707665018880|website = Twitter|access-date = October 16, 2015}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In his press kit, Vinter is described as having [[Asperger syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aleksander Vinter Press kit|url=https://madmimi.com/p/729b63|website=Madmimi|accessdate=December 8, 2015}}</ref> Within his 2014 [[MTV Artists Platform|Artists]] biographical profile, he is described as having "struggled in school and life until he was diagnosed with a series of mental conditions -- primarily Asperger's Syndrome."<ref name="About Savant">{{cite web|title=About Savant|work=MTV Artists|publisher=Viacom International Inc.|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/savant/biography/|accessdate=June 27, 2016}}</ref>
In his press kit, Vinter is described as having [[Asperger syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aleksander Vinter Press kit|url=https://madmimi.com/p/729b63|website=Madmimi|access-date=December 8, 2015}}</ref> Within his 2014 [[MTV Artists Platform|Artists]] biographical profile, he is described as having "struggled in school and life until he was diagnosed with a series of mental conditions -- primarily Asperger's Syndrome."<ref name="About Savant">{{cite web|title=About Savant|work=MTV Artists|publisher=Viacom International Inc.|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/savant/biography/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016184706/http://www.mtv.com/artists/savant/biography/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 16, 2014|access-date=June 27, 2016}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== Video games ==
== Video games ==
An official video game titled ''Savant - Ascent'' was launched on December 4, 2013. It was developed by [[D-Pad Studio]], and the soundtrack to the game was to be his first video game album.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}{{clarify|date=March 2017}} The game was created in [[GameMaker: Studio|Game Maker]] for [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], and [[Linux]] platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.savantgame.com/ |title=Savant: Ascent |website=Savantgame.com |date= |accessdate=March 9, 2017}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=March 2017}}
An official video game titled ''Savant - Ascent'' was launched on December 4, 2013. It was developed by [[D-Pad Studio]], created in [[GameMaker: Studio|Game Maker]] for [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], and [[Linux]] platforms, and the soundtrack to the game became Savant's first video game album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.savantgame.com/ |title=Savant: Ascent |website=Savantgame.com |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://savantgame.com/DevBlog/entry3_OntoGame.html |title=Dev Blog |website=Savantgame.com |access-date=February 3, 2022}}</ref> In 2023, a remake of the original game was released featuring a 4 disc original soundtrack and sound design by Vinter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Savant - Ascent Anniversary |url=http://www.savantgame.com |website=www.savantgame.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Savant
Vinter performing live as Savant
Savant performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameAleksander Vinter
Also known asSavant, Vinter,[1] Datakrash, Blanco,[2] Vinter in Hollywood[3]
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresElectronic, EDM, experimental, dubstep, complextro
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2007–present
LabelsSectionZ, Vybz
Websitevinter.us

Aleksander Vinter is a Norwegian musician. He has released a vast amount of work under numerous aliases but is best known for his work under the alias Savant.[4][5]

Career

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In 2009, Vinter released his debut album, Outbreak, under the moniker Vinter in Hollywood. Outbreak was nominated in the electronic music category for the 2009 Norwegian Grammy Awards.[3][6][7]

Vinter signed with SectionZ Records in 2010 and put out a second album, Mamachine, this time billed as Vinter in Vegas. In 2011, he released Ninür under the moniker Savant.

In 2013, his following increased as he embarked on two North American tours.[8][9] Between tours, he released the album Cult and provided music for the D-Pad Studio game Savant - Ascent.[10] Orakel was released on December 11, 2013.[11]

In 2014, Savant released Protos. Later that year, on December 13, ZION was released reaching No. 19 on the Billboard Dance chart and No. 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[citation needed]

His album Invasion was released in January 2015, and led deadmau5 to call Savant "the change that electronic dance music needs".[12]

In 2016, he released multiple singles, including "Cassette", a seven-track album with one single being played in different genres, and "Get It Get It", a hip-hop collab with DMX and Snoop Dogg.[13][14][15] On July 15, he released Vybz, which reached No. 16 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic charts.[16] On October 21, he released Outcasts, a 4-CD collection of remastered unreleased demos and singles.

In 2017, he debuted an orchestral soundtrack for the film The Black Room.[17][18] On April 17, he released Jester.[19] A re-mastered version of Jester was released on April 1 the following year.[20]

In 2018, he released Highlander, an album of Celtic and orchestral music on March 30,[21] and Calypso, an album under the Blanco alias on August 31.[22] A Halloween-themed album, Slasher, was released on October 26 after Vinter conceptualized and finished the album in just over two weeks.[23] On June 6, 2019, the album Mortals was released.[24]

On April 4, 2020, Void was released. This album was a year-long project whose release was commemorated with a Reddit AMA.[25]

On February 2, 2022, Krang was released. On December 11, 2022, Alchemist 2 was released. This album is a revisit of the 2012 album titled Alchemist.[26]

Radio

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In 2016, the singles "Fire", "Forsaken" and "Cassette" debuted in CMJ's Top 10 RPM Adds chart.

Radio Statistics for Savant Singles
Track CMJ Add Chart Position Total Adds Confirmed Total Airplay Stations CMJ Chart Debut Total CMJ Chart Appearances
"Cassette" 4 65 36 26 11
"Fire" 3 70 49 38 12
"Forsaken" 2 100 60 24 16

Blanco

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Blanco started as a small side project of Savant in October 2010. One Blanco EP, The Mother of God and a Filthy Whore, was released.[27]

Around mid-2015, Vinter returned to the "Blanco" alias. Vinter announced that what was originally planned to be a single EP will actually be released as a trilogy of EPs, each with six tracks.[28] The first of these EPs, Bajo, included three singles.[29]

In October 2015, Vinter announced that Savant would no longer be releasing EDM-style music and that, from that point on, Blanco would release any EDM-style tracks.[30]

Personal life

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In his press kit, Vinter is described as having Asperger syndrome.[31] Within his 2014 Artists biographical profile, he is described as having "struggled in school and life until he was diagnosed with a series of mental conditions -- primarily Asperger's Syndrome."[32]

Discography

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Main article: Aleksander Vinter discography

Video games

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An official video game titled Savant - Ascent was launched on December 4, 2013. It was developed by D-Pad Studio, created in Game Maker for iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, and the soundtrack to the game became Savant's first video game album.[33][34] In 2023, a remake of the original game was released featuring a 4 disc original soundtrack and sound design by Vinter.[35]

References

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  1. ^ David Jenkins (June 11, 2017). "SAVANT REVEALS NEW ALIAS: VINTER". UKF. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Leila Cobo (November 4, 2015). "Blanco & Dyland Premiere 'Camarilla': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "2009 Spellemannprisen nominees". Itsatrap. January 25, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  4. ^ Tweet Pin It (February 22, 2012). "Interview : Savant". Stopthenoise.fr. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  5. ^ SAVANT (February 22, 2012). "SAVANT: who-is-savant". Onesheet. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "Nominert til Spellemannsprisen". Jarlsbergavis. January 1, 2010. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
  7. ^ "Spellemann del tre: elektronikastjerner og fiolintornado". NRK Lydverket. March 6, 2010. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
  8. ^ "Beatport: DJ & Dance Music, Tracks & Mixes". News.beatport.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Savant: Ascent". Savantgame.com. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  11. ^ Maimann, Kevin (October 31, 2013). "Savant makes big impact on EDM scene". Edmonton Sun. Canoe Sun Media. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  12. ^ Klemow, David (January 29, 2015). "Savant delivers full-length album to save EDM from itself". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "Norwegian Muso Solves Problem Of Taste, Releases Same Single in Seven Styles". theMusic. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  14. ^ "Savant teams up with DMX & Snoop Dogg for latest single". UKF. July 4, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  15. ^ Meadow, Matthew (July 2, 2016). "Snoop Dogg & DMX Go EDM And It Sounds Like Nothing You'd Expect [MUST LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  16. ^ "EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  17. ^ BWW News Desk. "EDM Superstar Producer Savant Releases First Ever Film Score for THE BLACK ROOM". Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  18. ^ "'The Black Room' Soundtrack Announced". Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  19. ^ "Bandcamp". Archived from the original on April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ SAVANT (April 1, 2018), Savant - Jester (Full Album) Re-Master, retrieved September 13, 2018
  21. ^ "Highlander, by Aleksander Vinter". Aleksander Vinter. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  22. ^ "Calypso, by Blanco". Blanco. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  23. ^ "Slasher, by Savant". Savant. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  24. ^ "Mortals, by Savant". Savant. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  25. ^ "Registration". April 4, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  26. ^ "Alchemist 2 - Savant". Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  27. ^ "The Mother Of God and a Filthy Whore, by Savant". Savant. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  28. ^ "Blanco - The album will be split into 3 EPs. Trilogy... | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  29. ^ "Blanco - Timeline Photos | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  30. ^ "Dr Savant/Mr Blanco on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  31. ^ "Aleksander Vinter Press kit". Madmimi. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  32. ^ "About Savant". MTV Artists. Viacom International Inc. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  33. ^ "Savant: Ascent". Savantgame.com. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  34. ^ "Dev Blog". Savantgame.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  35. ^ "Savant - Ascent Anniversary". www.savantgame.com.
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