Köhntarkösz

Köhntarkösz is the fifth studio album by French band Magma, released on 10 September 1974.

The title piece of the album forms a section of the Köhntarkösz cycle. Although first in order of release, it has now been formulated as the second part in a trilogy consisting of K.A. (Köhntarkösz Anteria), Köhntarkösz, and Ëmëhntëhtt-Rê.

"Coltrane Sündia" (translation: "Coltrane Rest in Peace") is an elegy for John Coltrane.

Track listing

 * Side one
 * 1) "Köhntarkösz (Part I)" (Christian Vander) – 15:22
 * 2) "Ork Alarm" (Jannick Top) – 5:28


 * Side two
 * 1) "Köhntarkösz (Part II)" (C. Vander) – 15:55
 * 2) "Coltrane Sündïa" (C. Vander) – 4:11

Personnel

 * Musicians
 * Klaus Blasquiz – vocals, percussion
 * Stella Vander – vocals
 * Gerard Bikialo – pianos, Yamaha organ
 * Michel Graillier – pianos, clavinet
 * Brian Godding – guitar
 * Jannick "Janik" Top – bass, cello, vocals, piano
 * Christian Vander – drums, vocals, piano, percussion


 * Other
 * "Loulou" Sarkissian "Mekanik" – stage manager
 * Fabio Nicoli – design & art direction
 * Giorgio Gomelsky – producer
 * Malcolm Robertson – photography
 * Simon Heyworth – engineer