Xytras – Passage (1997)

Country: Switzerland

Tracklist

1. Regen 03:34
2. Glänzendes Königreich 03:20
3. Des Engels Untergang 03:54
4. Jupiterianische Schwingungen 03:35
5. Die Vorher Kamen 03:45
6. Der Stamm Kains 03:42
7. Mondhaut 04:39
8. Mein Retter 04:15
9. Wintersonnenwende 03:20
10. Ein Mensch Im Kopf 03:34

Xytras was the side-project of Alexander Locher (aka Xytraguptor / Xy),

keyboardist and percussionist of the Swiss black metal / industrial band Samael.
Locher released his first solo album entitled "Passage" in 1997 by Century Media Records.
"Passage" featured re-arranged instrumental/keyboard/classical versions of most of the tracks on Samael's "Passage" album and a couple from their MCD "Exodus", with the titles of the originals been translated into German.
After a very long hiatus Locher released his second album "Sedunum" in 2014.
"Sedunum" was recorded at Smecky Studios, along with the Filmharmonic Orchestra and Choir from Prague,

conducted by Adam Klemens, who has recorded music for projects in film, television, musicals and video games.
The songs vary from modern classical influences to more experimental elements,

with orchestral instruments mixed with percussions and tribal rhythms.
The album was released in Switzerland via Galactical Records / Musikvertrieb and in Europe by Kronos Records.

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