Rock in Switzerland (MH 53/1982)

This edition presents the rock scene in Switzerland from its beginnings in the 1960s to the early 1980s.

This content was published on March 28, 2008 - 14:46

1 minute

This programme covers developments from the days of “Beatlemania” and “Flower Power” to the exploration of electronic sound.

Musical content

1. NH3 Band: Rock In CH
(Fischer / Meyer / Huber)

2. Les Sauterelles: Heavenly Club
(Antener / Vescoli)

3. Jazz Rock Experience: Street People
(Spoerri)

4. Shivananda: Shiva’s Smiling
(Baebi)

5. Rumpelstilz: Kiosk
(Hofer)

6. Krokus: Tokyo Nights
(Naegeli / von Arb / von Rohr)

7. Betty Legler: My Songs
(Legler, arr. Kolonovits)

8. Patrick Moraz: Time For A Change
(Moraz)

Production information

Musica Helvetica MH 53. Rock in Switzerland. Produced 1982 for SBC / SRI by Lance Tschannen.

Background information

Switzerland is a small alpine nation shaped and influenced by great cultural cross-currents that have swept through Europe over centuries. Out of elements of diversity, the people of this country have forged a distinctly Swiss identity. And music is one of its most eloquent expressions. “Musica Helvetica” explores different facets of music in Switzerland from its earliest beginnings to the latest works of modern Swiss composers, from folk music to rock and jazz. This historical series span the years 1972 to 1998. These recordings are not available.

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