Tritonus (band)

Tritonus was a German progressive rock band active between 1972 and 1979.[1][2] The band was initiated by Peter K. Seiler,[1] a German art-student, based on Emerson, Lake and Palmer, complete with heavy keyboards and English vocals.

Tritonus
OriginGermany
GenresProgressive rock, Krautrock
Years active1972–1979
LabelsTriple Music, Germanofon, Belle Antique, Acanta, BASF, Sireena Records, Paradis, Media Arte
Associated actsArthur White Group, Bullfrog, Rondo Classico
Websitewww.peterseiler.de
Past membersPeter K. Seiler
Charlie Jöst
Ronald Brand
Rolf-Dieter Schnapka
Bernhard Shoe

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.[3]

The group toured between 1973 and 1978, ending the next year.

Discography

Albums
  • 1975: Tritonus (LP)[2][4]
  • 1976: Between The Universes (LP)[2][3]
  • 2015: Far in the Sky-Live at Stagge's Hotel 1977 (CD)[2]

Singles & EPs
  • 1973: The Way of Spending Time / Kite[5]
  • 1977: The Trojan Horse Race / Timewinds of Life[5]

In compilations
  • 1976: Rock Offers
  • 1976: German Rock Scene Vol. II
  • 2008: Krautrock... and Beyond: Part 6
  • 2012: Krautrock: Music for Your Brain Vol. 5

Members
  • Keyboards: Peter K. Seiler
  • Vocals, bass: Rolf-Dieter Schnapka (1977–79), Ronald Brand (1972-1977)
  • Vocals: Geff Harrison (1976)[3]
  • Drums: Bernhard Shoe (1976), Charlie Jöst (1972-1976)

See also

References
  1. http://www.peterseiler.de/html/biography.html
  2. "Babyblaue Prog-Reviews: Tritonus". www.babyblaue-seiten.de.
  3. "Tritonus - Between The Universes | www.audiokillers.com". www.audiokillers.com.
  4. "Tritonus by Tritonus - RYM/Sonemic" – via rateyourmusic.com.
  5. "Tritonus". Discogs.


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