Tyndall was a German electronic duo that released four albums between 1980 and 1983 on Sky Records. In 1985, synthesist Jürgen Krehan went solo under the name Nik Tyndall.
Members: Jürgen Krehan (Nik Tyndall), Rudolf Langer
Tyndall formed when Krehan teamed with fellow keyboardist Rudolf Langer. Their name comes from Pic Tyndall, a summit below Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps at the Swiss/Italian border.
Sonnenlicht
Tyndall released their debut album, Sonnenlicht, in February 1980 on Sky.
A1. “Südwind” (4:53)
A2. “Sonnenlicht” (6:58)
A3. “Wolkenlos” (8:17)
B1. “Regen Fällt” (7:20)
B2. “Windig” (5:48)
B3. “Veränderlich” (4:15)
B4. “Trotzdem” (6:18)
Jürgen Krehan – synthesizer, arp solina string ensemble, organ, piano, producer, engineer
Rudolf Langer – all the same
Traumland
Tyndall released their second album, Traumland, in February 13, 1981, on Sky.
A1. “Traumland” (5:30)
A2. “Unterwegs” (5:20)
A3. “Springsteine” (6:45)
A4. “Irgendwann” (3:45)
B1. “Kreislauvia” (4:55)
B2. “Erdbeerkristalle” (3:45)
B3. “Echowellen” (4:32)
B4. “Milchsee” (4:00 )
February-September 1980
Jürgen Krehan – modular synthesizer, synthesizer, sequencer, arp solina string ensemble, electric piano, organ, drum programing
Rudolf Langer – all the same (except organ)
Albert Reizammer – artwork
Reflexionen
Tyndall released their third album, Reflexionen, in March 1982 on Sky.
A1. “Hinterhofmusik” (2:46)
A2. “Die Stadt” (3:28)
A3. “Straßen der Nacht” (2:38)
A4. “Großstadtgefühl” (3:33)
A5. “Transit Westerberlin” (6:10)
A6. “Häusermeer” (2:12)
B1. “Elektronen” (3:08)
B2. “Zeitmaschine” (2:48)
B3. “Tanzmusik” (2:20)
B4. “Bahuauah” (2:36)
B5. “Columbia” (4:45)
B6. “Filmmusik” (3:32)
B7. “Goom” (2:37)
Durch Die Zeiten
Tyndall released their fourth album, Durch Die Zeiten, in 1983 on Sky.
A1. “Durch die Zeiten” (3:00)
A2. “Jura” (2:50)
A3. “Antike” (2:00)
A4. “Barock” (3:40)
A5. “Romantik” (3:38)
A6. “Klassik” (2:33)
A7. “Neuzeit” (0:33)
B1. “Kabrium” (4:19)
B2. “Silur” (4:30)
B3. “Karbon” (4:22)
B4. “Perm” (4:12)
Jürgen Krehan – synthesizer, computer, electronic drums, producer, cover photo, composer
Rudolf Langer – synthesizer, composer
Yin Yang – recording engineer
Discography:
- Sonnenlicht (1980)
- Traumland (1981)
- Reflexionen (1982)
- Durch Die Zeiten (1983)
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