Tritonus (band)

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Tritonus
OriginGermany
Genres
Years active1972–1979
LabelsTriple Music, Germanofon, Belle Antique, Acanta, BASF, Sireena Records, Paradis, Media Arte
Past membersPeter K. Seiler
Charlie Jöst
Ronald Brand
Rolf-Dieter Schnapka
Bernhard Schuh
Websitewww.peterseiler.de

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]

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]

  • 1973: The Way of Spending Time / Kite[8]
  • 1977: The Trojan Horse Race / Timewinds of Life[8]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d "Tritonus". Babyblaue Prog-Reviews (in German).
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Niess, Ulrich; Caroli, Michael (2009). Geschichte der Stadt Mannheim (in German). Verlag Regionalkultur. p. 604. ISBN 978-3-89735-472-2.
  5. ^ Option. Sonic Options Network. 1987. p. 82.
  6. ^ a b c "Tritonus - Between The Universes". Audiokillers - Top notch record for serious collectors. Archived from the original on 2021-11-07.
  7. ^ "Tritonus by Tritonus" – via Rate Your Music.
  8. ^ a b "Tritonus Discography". Discogs.

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