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Tritonus was a German progressive rock band active between 1972 and 1979.[1][2][3] The band was initiated by Peter K. Seiler,[1][4] a German art-student, based on Emerson, Lake and Palmer, complete with heavy keyboards and English vocals.[5]
Tritonus | |
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| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1972–1979 |
| Labels | Triple Music, Germanofon, Belle Antique, Acanta, BASF, Sireena Records, Paradis, Media Arte |
| Past members | Peter K. Seiler Charlie Jöst Ronald Brand Rolf-Dieter Schnapka Bernhard Schuh |
| Website | www |
The first album Tritonus was a conventional symphonic rock recording, while the second one Between the Universe features more evolved synth arrangements and a new vocalist, Geff Harrison.[6]
The group toured between 1973 and 1978, ending the next year.
Discography edit
Albums edit
- 1975: Tritonus (LP)[2][7]
- 1976: Between The Universes (LP)[2][6]
- 2015: Far in the Sky-Live at Stagge's Hotel 1977 (CD)[2]
Singles & EPs edit
In compilations edit
- 1976: Rock Offers
- 1976: German Rock Scene Vol. II
- 2008: Krautrock... and Beyond: Part 6
- 2012: Krautrock: Music for Your Brain Vol. 5
Members edit
- Keyboards: Peter K. Seiler
- Vocals, bass: Ronald Brand (1972-1977), Rolf-Dieter Schnapka (1977–79)
- Guest vocals: Geff Harrison (1976)[6]
- Drums: Charlie Jöst (1972-1976), Bernhard Schuh (1976)
See also edit
- Carl August Tidemann, founder of the similarly named Norwegian band.
References edit
- ^ a b SEILER, PETER (2016). "Biographical info about PETER SEILER". PETER SEILER Composer - Music for the eyes of your mind. Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
- ^ a b c d "Tritonus". Babyblaue Prog-Reviews (in German).
- ^ Freeman, Steven; Freeman, Alan (1996). The Crack in the Cosmic Egg: Encyclopedia of Krautrock, Kosmische Musik & Other Progressive, Experimental & Electronic Musics from Germany. Audion. p. 193. ISBN 978-0-9529506-0-8.
- ^ Niess, Ulrich; Caroli, Michael (2009). Geschichte der Stadt Mannheim (in German). Verlag Regionalkultur. p. 604. ISBN 978-3-89735-472-2.
- ^ Option. Sonic Options Network. 1987. p. 82.
- ^ a b c "Tritonus - Between The Universes". Audiokillers - Top notch record for serious collectors. Archived from the original on 2021-11-07.
- ^ "Tritonus by Tritonus" – via Rate Your Music.
- ^ a b "Tritonus Discography". Discogs.
External links edit
- http://www.peterseiler.de/
- Babyblaue Prog-Reviews: Tritonus
- Tritonus discography at Discogs
- Tritonus at AllMusic
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