Discography

1985
Arme Chimique Batchas “Arme Chimique” – C20 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
1986
Musique de milieu
Batchas “Musique de Milieu Part I” – C15 cassette tape (Scrotum Production) Equipment: shortwave radio + walkman & tape player for looping.
Now available as digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
1986
Musique de Milieu Part 2 Batchas “Musique de Milieu Part II” – C30 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
1987
Caractères Batchas “Caractères” – C40 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
1987
Musique de Milieu Part 3 Batchas “Musique de Milieu Part III” – C40 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
1987
Hyioïde Batchas “Hyioïde” – C15 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
1989
Myiase Part 1
Batchas “Myiase Part 1” – Split C50 cassette tape “Alimentation Générale / Batchas” (Scrotum Production)
Compiled and produced by Batchas in 1989 and re-released in 1999 on CD & MD for the Scrotum Online Catalogue.
This split tape was originally named “Myiase”, name which Roger Rotor & Batchas will use a few years later for their common live-noise project.
Alimentation Générale: Laurent & Stanislas Sagot with record loops, prepared vinyls & Korg MS synth series.
Batchas: MS20, prepared vinyls & loops, toys, effects, walkman, short waves, answering machine & phones.

1989
  Batchas “Schizoïdie – Trilogie Part I” – C20 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
1989
Schizoïdie 2
Batchas “Schizoïdie – Trilogie Part II” – C20 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
Trilogie
1989
Schizoïdie 3
Batchas “Schizoïdie – Trilogie Part III” – C20 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
Trilogie part 3
1993
Tahafut-Ul-Tahafut
Batchas “Tahafut-Ul-Tahafut” – CD (Scrotum Production)
All titles composed and performed by Batchas during a period of 8 years.
Compiled and mixed by Batchas at Scrotum Production Studios in Zurich (CH) 1993.
A limited edition of 10 copies was also available. The CD was wrapped in a stencil-painted cloth and placed in a brake disc.
1994
Mydaüs / Shatterer of Earth
Batchas “Mydaüs / Shatterer of Earth” – Split LP (Scrotum Production)
One side with Shatterer of Earth “Crypt I-IV”. One side with Batchas “Mydaüs”.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies. Hand-made black cover with gold symbol painted or silkscreened on the front side.
1994
Myiase
Myiase “s/t” – LP (Ectoplasma & Scrotum Production)
Performed by Roger Rotor & Batchas in December 1993 at the Dynamo Zürich / CH.
Released in a limited edition of 500 numbered copies with special serigraphy on one vinyl side and hand made covers.
1994
Cauchemard
Batchas “Cauchemard” – C60 cassette tape (Scrotum Production)
Music recorded for “Lesung in Schwarzes Loch” event in Zurich / CH.
1994
Psychic Rally
Batchas “Untitled” – Collaboration on cassette tape called “Psychic Rally – Mail-Music” (Psychic Rally / CH)
Psychic Rally radio mix broadcasted on Radio Lora, Zürich, Switzerland September 4, 1994.
Released for the Mail-Art exhibition at PTT-Museum, Bern, Switzerland from February 23 to May 29, 1994.
Featuring: Runzelstirn & Gurgelstøck, Factor X, Daniel Menche, G*Park, Brume, Merzbow, Dave Phillips, P16.D4, Batchas etc etc.
1994
 
Batchas “Untitled” – Collaboration on cassette tape called “Psychic Rally – 02-10-94” – Radio Broadcast (Psychic Rally / CH)
Psychic Rally radio mix broadcasted on Radio Lora, Zürich, Switzerland.
Featuring: Batchas, Dave (254), Inzekt, Joke*, Ro-G, Rudolf*
1995
Engelsmarkt
Batchas “Engelsmarkt” – CDr – Music for Choreography in Zürich (Scrotum Production)
Music composed for a choreography by C. Enrico Musmeci. Performed 5-7 october 1995 at Theatersaal Rigiblick Zürich / CH.
Dancers: Peter McCoy, Eva Zmekova, Armelle Nansenet, C. Renrico Musmeci, Frank Rutishauser, Claire Birrfleder May.

1995
Live in Nevers
Batchas “Live in Nevers” – Live LP (Noise Museum / FR)
Recorded in 1995 during a live performance at the “Musiques Ultimes” festival in Nevers / FR.
Sonics & Visuals performed by:
Batchas: samplings, speakers, screams, effects / Ro-G: synthesizers, turntable, oscilloscope visuals / Roland: gongs, percussions / Bernd: violin, bells, effects / Etienne: cello, effects.
Limited clear vinyl edition of 444 copies in Linoleum cover. Produced by NOISE MUSEUM records (NM004).
1995
Alain
Batchas “Angela & Alain” collaboration – Live LP (Suntic Records / CH)
The LP is called “Angela & Alain: electronically yours” and was recorded during a live performance which took place at Kaufleuten club in October 9, 1995.
Angela: synthesizers – Alain: synthesizers – M-Dessert: percussion – Kay-Zee: MK2 – Batchas: MK2/Effects.
1995
Macrocephalous Compost
Batchas “Ausschnitt 1”– VHS compilation called “Various – Macrocephalous Compost III” (Old Europa Cafe / IT)
Batchas made a piece called “Ausschnitt 1” for this compilation.
Third and last shot of the Video Trilogy compiled by Rodolfo Protti for O.E.C Italy (OEV101).
Participants: Contagious Orgasm – Deutsch Nepal Sigillum S – Richard Ramirez – Shinjuku Filth – Allerseelen – Incapacitants – Crawl Unit – Alio Die – Batchas etc etc.
1996
Hyoïde
Batchas “Hyoïde” – 7 inch vinyls compilation called “Etat Bruit: Switzerland” (Scrotum Production)
Batchas made a piece called “Hyioïde” for this compilation.
Metal film box compiled by Batchas limited to 200 copies. Contains 5 coloured singles with swiss experimentalists projects:
Op Rechts – Sudden Infant – Maggot Bile – Runzelstirn Gurgelstock – Batchas.
From harsh electronics to musique bruitiste.
1996
Bruire
Myiase “Bruire” – Cassette tape compilation called “Nuclear Assault” (Blaster / DE)
Myiase made a piece called “Bruire” for this compilation.
Tape compiled and produced by Blaster Rec. in 1996. Limited edition of 166 tapes in metal can.
Participants: Drape Excrement – Law – Winterkälte – Strict – Contagious Orgasm – Myiase – M:S:B:R – Aube – P.M.B. – Söldnergeist – Hex Minora – Monoid – Fatal Impact – Con-Dom.
1996
Mental Showdowns
The Mental Showdowns “s/t” – Split LP with Tom Tone Meier (Sulfur Records / CH)
Detroïsh minimal techno by Tom Tone Meier (Super Studio Zurich 1996). Raw electrosound by Freq63 (Scrotum Prod. Studio 1989).
A track is present on one side as a endless loop. It’s a bonus track made Tom Tone Meier & Freq63 as “Mental Showdowns” (Scrotum Prod. Studio 1996).
Limited to 500 copies released by Freq63 (Sulfur Rec.001).

Mental Showdowns
1996
Mydèse
Batchas “Mydèse” – CD (Noise Museum / FR)
Meditative ambient exploration of prehistoric myths.
Composed, recorded and mixed by Batchas in 1996 at Scrotum Prod. Studio Zurich / CH.
Samplings, Korg MS series, Minimoog, Moog Prodigy, Analog sequencers, effects, radio short waves, prepared vinyls & loops, screams, noise generators.
Produced by NOISE MUSEUM records (NM005).
A very limited special edition in plastic bag with sea sand and shells was also released.
1996
forecast
Freq63 “Le rendez-vous” – CD compilation called “Forecast – Compilation#1” (Elevator Music – EMI Records Switzerland)
Drum’n’Bass made in Switzerland.
Participants: Energy Flash, Styro 2000, Rollercone, Bel Air Project, Minus 8, MGM, Leme.
1996
Myélome
Myiase “Myélome” – CD compilation called “Bunker Archeology” (Noise Museum / FR)
Myiase made a piece called “Myélome” for this compilation.
CD compiled and produced by Noise Museum in 1996 (NM006).
One normal edition + one limited of 170 copies in box.
Participants: Vance Orchestra – Myiase – Telepherique – Söldnergeist – Daniel Menche – Voice of Eye – In Between Noise – Ultra Milkmaids.
1997
Live Pac des Ouches
Myiase “Live Pac des Ouches” – CD compilation with zine called “Kimota” (Fear Drop / FR)
For this compilation, Myiase took an excerpt from a live performance at Pac des Ouches in Nevers France.
Magazine + CD Compilation produced by Feardrop in 1997 (LAGR005).
Interviews: Black Lung – Scanner – Main – Lydia Lunch – Labradford – Batchas etc.
Participants: Black Lung – Myiase – Toy Bizarre – Kelektrik – Ultra Milkmaids – Scanner vs Hilaire – Desaccord Majeur – Black State Choir – Erik M – Snog.
1997
Genetic
Freq63 “Genetic” – EP (Noise Museum / FR)
Second ambient volume in the “Oblique Soundscapes” series from Noise Museum (NM011).
Minimal rhythms & analog experiments. Recorded by Batchas in 1997 at Scrotum Production Studio Zurich / CH.
1997
FSOZ 3
Trebor Semas “Cyclone” – CD compilation called “Future Sound Of Zurich Vol. 3” (Energetic Records / CH)
Participants: Artquake, Saucermen, Energy Flash, Ivan L., Tatana, Roger NRG, Cotton Crown vs. Greov, Deeper Dee, Eobiont, Tony I., Martian Way.
1998
Robotique
Freq63 “Robotique” – CD (Noise Museum / FR)

Click here to open the page with drawings from robots made by children for the album cover All titles composed, arranged and mixed by Batchas in 1997 at Scrotum Prod. Studio Zurich / CH.
Produced by NOISE MUSEUM records for the “Oblique soundscapes” series (NM018).
The Robotic and its influence on human beings. Cover with children drawings.

1998
FSOZ 4
Trebor Semas “Pompaloo” – CD compilation called “Future Sound Of Zurich Vol. 4” (Energetic Records / CH)
Participants: Artquake, Saucermen, Paul Negro Jr., Housebox feat. C. Abrams, Le Wax, Victor Calderone, Peter Dildo, Mad Luv feat. DJ Antoine, Dani König pres. Superhype, Rozzo, Maurice Knight, Manuel Mind.
1998
Terrain Glissant
Myiase “Terrain Glissant” – LP (Electric Transfusion / CH)
Performed by Roger Rotor & Batchas on the 23.11.97.
Live recordings from the “Terrain Glissant” Webcast produced by www.boombox.ch.
Released in an edition of 300 LPs with recycled covers (handmade) + one special edition of 20 numbered copies in metal laser cut covers.
Produced by Electric Transfusion in 1998 (e-trans 004).
1998
forecast
Freq63 “Cyclone” (Radio Mix) – CD compilation called “Hi-Fish Nahkampf” (Hi-Fish Records / CH)
Participants: Dj Sunn, Urban Boyz, Sonar, Frank Watts, Spiro Projecto, Perpetual Reverb, Tekjam and Inzekt, Fugo Sushi.
1998
forecast
Freq63 “Retrovisor” – CD compilation called “Cashual – Ultimate eighties flashback” (Cashual / CH)
Cd compiled by Karla K. in 1998 for a special “Cashual Magazine” Abo-compilation.
Participants: Electroboter, Soundprovider, Super, Staron, Dj Dimitri, Multiple Magenta Mess.
1999
Split “Alimentation Générale / Batchas” – Re-edition on CD & Minidisc from casette tape ’99 (Scrotum Production Live Series)
1999
Xhponozon
Batchas “Xhponozon” – CD & Minidisc – Web Live Series ’99 (Scrotum Production Live Series)
Recorded live at “Xhponozon Festival” in E-Werk, Erlangen / DE. Date: 10/02/1996.

1999
Musiques Ultimes
Batchas “Musiques Ultimes” – CD & Minidisc – Web Live Series ’99 (Scrotum Production Live Series)
Recorded live at the 2nd “Musiques Ultimes Festival” in Nevers / FR.

1999
Future Sounds
Batchas “Future Sounds” – CD & Minidisc – Web Live Series ’99 (Scrotum Production Live Series)
Recorded live at the “Future Sounds Festival” at Rote Fabrik, Zürich / CH.

Future Sounds
1999
RRR 500
Batchas “Loop” – LP compilation called “RRR 500” – 500 vinyl loops (RRR / USA)
A loop made by Batchas is present on this compilation.
LP compiled and produced by RRR in 1999 (RRR500) with 500 lock-grooves by 500 artists.
Participants: Aube – Toy Bizarre – Goem – Zoviet France – Telepherique – Rotor Syndrom – Batchas – Myiase – Voice Crack – Sudden Infant – Rehberg & Bauer – The Haters – Lee Ranaldo – Sonic Youth etc.
1999
RRR 500
Myiase “Loop” – LP compilation called “RRR 500” – 500 vinyl loops (RRR / USA)
A loop made by Myiase is present on this compilation. LP compiled and produced by RRR in 1999 (RRR500) with 500 lock-grooves by 500 artists.
Participants: Aube – Toy Bizarre – Goem – Zoviet France – Telepherique – Rotor Syndrom – Batchas – Myiase – Voice Crack – Sudden Infant – Rehberg & Bauer – The Haters – Lee Ranaldo – Sonic Youth etc.
1999
Moment Magnétique
Myiase “Moment Magnétique” – CD (Old Europa Cafe / IT)
Batchas: moog & korg synths, turntables, cd loops, tapes, effects.
Roger Rotor: doepfer a-100, yamaha cs5, prophet 600, electronic percussions, tapes, loops, effects.
CD recorded live at Rote Fabrik in Zürich / CH during the fourth Electrobuzz festival edition in July 31, 1998.
Special thanx: Stephan Biabiany, The Taifun crew and Rodolfo Protti.
Released on Old Europa Cafe label in 1999.
1999
Euphémisme
Batchas “Euphémisme” – CD compilation called “Verschiedene” (Institut Für Feinmotorik / DE)
Batchas made a piece called “Euphémisme” for this compilation.
CD compiled and produced by Institut fuer Feinmotorik in 1999.
Remix works based on one loop on a CD. To play the CD’s lockgroove: the additional carved lockgroove on the CD is playable with record players without automatic pick-up device.
Make sure that the disc is placed exactly in the middle of the turntable to get best results. Use some extra precisioned motoricity. Place a small coin to keep the record-players needle more stable in the locked groove.
Participants: Teleform – Sudden Infant – Shave Ass – Pomassi – Herkules Dreigangduo – Farmers Manual- Marcus Maeder – CD Slopper – Batchas – Anja Theissmann – Klaus Sander.
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Sound of hate
Batchas “Myiase Tape Extract” – Cassette tape Compilation called The Sound Of Hate: Volume 3 (Open Wound / UK)
Participants: AX 66, Traitor, Pessary, MØHR, Enema Och Gejonte, The Grey Wolves, Mindscan, factor X, Alimentation Generale, Batchas
2001
Séchage rapide
Batchas “Séchage rapide” – Cassette tape Compilation called Zeta [06/24] (Megahertz / DE)
Batchas made a piece called “Séchage rapide” for this compilation.
Tape compiled and produced by Megahertz in 2001 (Mhz 06/24).
Limited to 100 copies with awesome custom mirror.
Participants: Klangstabil – Haine – NTT – Conrad Schnitzler – Batchas – Scott Garrett.
2006
ch-electronique
Batchas “Tympan” – CD compilation called “Various ‎– ch.electronique03” ( ZAP Music / CH)
Batchas made a piece called “Tympan” for this compilation compiled by Tek Jam.
Feat.: Styro2000, Monoblock-B, Bang Goes, Tek Jam & Inzekt, Plastique De Rêve, Box Blaze, Feldermelder, Steinbrüchel etc. etc.
2006
Macrocephalous 3
Batchas “Ausschnitt 1” – DVDr compilation called “Various – Macrocephalous Compost III” ( Old Europa Cafe / IT)
Re-edition on DVDr of a VHS which came out in 1995.
Batchas made a piece called “Ausschnitt 1” for this compilation.
Participants: Contagious Orgasm, Deutsch Nepal, Sigillum S, Richard Ramirez, Shinjuku Filth, Allerseelen, Incapacitants, Crawl Unit, Alio Die etc etc.
2007
Explorations 85-95
Batchas “Explorations 85-95” – CD – Dedicated to Dmitry Vasilyev (Monochrome Vision / RU)
All titles composed and performed by Batchas during a period of 10 years.
Re-compiled and re-mixed by Batchas at Scrotum Production Studios in Zurich / CH in 2007.
Released as a limited edition of 500 copies by Monochrome Vision on the 1st of June 2007.
2014
Schmerz
Batchas “Schmerz” – 3xCDs compilation called “MV X – Monochrome Visions 2004-2014” (Monochrome Vision / RU)
Batchas made a piece called “Schmerz” for this compilation.
CDs compiled and produced by Monochrome Vision in 2014.
Participants: Laurent Pernice, Maurizio Bianchi, Lieutenant Caramel, Asmus Tietchens, Vox Populi!, Pacific 231, F. Lopez, Le Syndicat, Sigillum S etc etc.
2017
Excavation
Batchas “Excavation” – Digital album compilation called “Made of Wood III” (Game of Life)
Batchas made a piece called “Excavation” for this compilation of tracks from various artists working with Ciat Lonbarde instruments.
Released March 31, 2017 by Game of Life label.
2018
Espace temps
Batchas “Espace temps” – Digital album compilation called “Compilation 2018” (Synthe-modulaire / FR)
Batchas made a piece called “Espace temps” for this compilation.
Released April 19, 2018 by the french www.synthé-modulaire.com forum.
2018
Plumbutter
Batchas “Plumbutter” – Digital album (Liquid Sky Berlin / DE)
9 original tracks by Batchas made on Ciat Lonbarde Plumbutter.
The release also contains 5 remixes by jammin unit, omsk information and 10cars.
2018
Evanescence
Batchas “Evanescence” – Digital album compilation called “Various ‎– Monochrome Visions (For Dmitry Vasilyev)” (KormDigitaal / NL)
Batchas made a piece called “Evanescence” for this musical tribute to Dmitry Vasilyev.
He was a russian music journalist, owner of the label Monochrome Vision and concert promoter who died on September 7th, 2018.
Feat.: Dave Phillips, Laurent Pernice, Kapotte Muziek, Jason Kahn, Le Syndicat, Das Synthetische Mischgewebe, Beequeen, Sigillum S, F. López, Pacific 231 etc etc.
2019
The Hunt
Batchas “The Hunt” – Cassette tape & Digital album compilation called “BugBrand Red” (OPR / UK)
Batchas made a piece called “The Hunt”, exclusively played on a BugBrand Modular System for this compilation.
Red C60 cassette tape with double sided full body print & double sided colour print J-card.
2020
Session 19
Batchas “Session 19” – Published on MODULISME online platform
This piece was played on a Serge Paperface Modular System from 1978 for the session 19 of MODULISME online platform.
2020
A break in continuity
Batchas “A break in continuity” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks recorded during improvisation sessions with a Serge Paperface Modular System from 1978.
Recorded directly to one stereo track, without overdub.
Reverb or delay is on most tracks added during recording.

Album photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2020
BUCHLAÏSMS 1
Batchas “Liberé” and “Humanity” – Compilation called Buchlaïsms I – Published on MODULISME online platform
Batchas played these 2 pieces on a Buchla Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Buchla Modular System.
Feat.: Morton Subotnick. Benge, Sarah Belle Reid, Suzanne Ciani, Miguel Frasconi, Todd Barton, Bob Ostertag, Philippe Petit etc.
2020
BUCHLAÏSMS 2
Batchas “Up and downs” – Compilation called Buchlaïsms II – Published on MODULISME online platform
Batchas played this piece on a Buchla Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the second opus in the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Buchla Modular System.
Feat.: Richard Lainhart, Rex Maximus, Thomas Dimuzio, Warner Jepson, David Morley, Kai Niggemann, Robin Rimbaud etc.
2020
Tone science module no.4
Batchas “Setting sun” – Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album compilation called “Tone Science Module No.4 Form and Function” (DiN:TS04)
Batchas played this piece on a Serge Paperface Modular System from 1978.
This compilation published by Tone Science, a sub-label from DiN records, comes in a shrink wrapped 4 panel digipak. Cover artwork by Matthew Shaw.
Feat.:Lighbatch, Panic Girl, Andrew Huang, Stefan Bojczuk, Ebcidic, Steve Davis, Mattia Cupelli, Tim Held.
2020
Un monde
Batchas “Un monde” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks were recorded directly to one stereo track, without overdub, during sessions with Serge modular systems (original paperface from 1978 and STS panels).
Reverb or delay is on most tracks added during recording.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2020
Correct
Batchas “Correct” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks recorded during my sessions with the BugBrand Modular Systems and Scrotum Lab modules.
No overdub. Reverb or delay is on most tracks added during recording.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Vivant
Batchas “Vivant” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks were made on a BugBrand Modular System including BugBrand and Scrotum Lab modules.
All tracks were recorded directly to stereo.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Shine
Batchas “Shine” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Form is emptyness; emptyness is form. Form is not different than emptyness; emptyness is not different than form.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Un monde
Batchas “Promenades EP” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Recorded in south of France at the harbour of St Jean Cap-Ferrat.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Robotique II
Batchas “Robotique II” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
In 1998, an album called Freq63 – Robotique was released.
Back them many tracks were not selected for the album, as well as many drawings of robots done by chidren.
I decided it’s time to release some of these tracks, so here we are 23 years later with a Robotique Part 2!

Cover art by Batchas.
2021
Bardo EP
Batchas “Bardo EP” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Both tracks are improvisations on a Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus 2 recorded live in open air.
The effect, if any, comes from an Eventide H9 pedal.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Agis
Batchas “Agis” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
ScroLab & BugBee
Freq63 “ScroLab & BugBee” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks were played on BugBrand Modular System & Scrotum Lab Mini-System and recorded directly to stereo.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Orbital-dance
Batchas “Orbital Dance” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks improvised on Ciat-Lonbarde instruments and recorded directly to stereo or via smartphone mic when played outdoor.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Tanz mit mir
Batchas “Tanz mit mir” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Album cover by Batchas.
2021
Multiverse
Batchas “Multiverse” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2021
Mindfulness
Batchas “Mindfulness” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
All tracks played on a Buchla 200e Modular System and Buchla 200 clones.

Artwork by Batchas and original photo by Lachaviche: www.lachaviche.com
2022
Musique de milieu
Batchas “Musique de milieu” (1986) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is the second tape (C15) I released in 1986 on my Scrotum Production label
Equipment: shortwave radio + walkman & tape player for looping
2022
The Mental Showdowns
The Mental Showdowns “Live in Zurich” (1995) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
3 excerpts from The Mental Showdowns live at Palais Xtra Zurich/CH in May 1995.
The Mental Showdowns was a side-project where I was playing under the pseudonym Freq63 with my friend Tom Tone Meier.
2022
Live in Nevers
Batchas “Live in Nevers” (May 14, 1995) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This free release for Bandcamp compiles a few excerpts from a 52 minutes live performance by Batchas which took place in Nevers FR, for the Festival de Musiques Ultimes – Mai 14, 1995.
For the occasion I invited a few friends to play with me on stage. Ro-G (synths, turntable, oscilloscope visuals), Roland (gongs, percus), Bernd (violin, bells, effects), Étienne (cello, effects).
These recordings are taken from the stage mixer directly, so we don’t hear what we can hear on the LP record released in 1995 on Noise Museum label.
On the vinyl, the label and I decided to use the output of the theatre’s room mixer, cause the concert atmosphere and the acoustic instruments were heard somehow in a better way.
On this stage mixer version, the electronic devices are louder and the instruments picked by the different mics are less audible. Nevertheless, while I was recently listening to old DAT masters, this one brought me back some very good memories. So I decided I should share it on Bandcamp.
2022
Schizoidie Part 3
Batchas “Schizoïdie – Trilogie part 3” (1989) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Came out on Scrotum Production label in 1989 on a C20 cassette tape.
2022
Schizoidie Part 2
Batchas “Schizoïdie – Trilogie part 2” (1989) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Came out on Scrotum Production label in 1989 on a C20 cassette tape.
2022
Batmentation Chasnérale
Batmentation Chasnérale “No Aberrant Turtles” (1989) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Unreleased tape recorded in Paris in 1989.
A collaboration between Alimentation Générale and Batchas.
This Bandcamp release serves as a kind of documentation.
A testimony so to say about how free we were while doing all these experiments. We were using everything we had access to to make noise.
2022
Radio Lora
Batchas & Rotor Syndrom “Radio Lora” (March 16, 1997) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Improvisation recorded and streamed live at Radio Lora Zurich/CH.
This Bandcamp release serves as a kind of documentation.
2023
Serge-O-Voxes 1
Batchas “Chūu” – Compilation called Serge-O-Voxes I – Published on MODULISME online platform
A track by Batchas played on a Serge Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Serge Modular System.
2023
Serge-O-Voxes 4
Batchas “Un cycle” – Compilation called Serge-O-Voxes IV – Published on MODULISME online platform
A track by Batchas played on a Serge Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Serge Modular System.
2023
Mental Showdowns
Mental Showdowns “Split LP” (1996) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is a split LP I published in 1996 on my label “Sulfur Records”.
I don’t have any copy of the master anymore. The tracks here are recorded directly from the LP record, incl. all imperfections on the vinyl.
2023
Session 074
Batchas “The jungle in my brain – Part 1 and part 2” – Compilation called 3 Year Itch Birthday Session v.2 – Published on MODULISME online platform
Collected by Philippe Petit to celebrate the 3 years anniversary of the MODULISME platform.
2023
Session 075
Batchas “Crysalide” – Compilation called 3 Year Itch Birthday Session v.3 – Published on MODULISME online platform
Collected by Philippe Petit to celebrate the 3 years anniversary of the MODULISME platform.
2023
Session 075
Batchas “Scan” – Compilation called 3 Year Itch Birthday Session v.5 – Published on MODULISME online platform
Collected by Philippe Petit to celebrate the 3 years anniversary of the MODULISME platform.
2023
Session 078
Batchas “Be WAD” – Compilation called 3 Year Itch Birthday Session v.6 – Published on MODULISME online platform
Collected by Philippe Petit to celebrate the 3 years anniversary of the MODULISME platform.
2023
Live in Nice
Batchas “Live in Nice” (March 11, 2023) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Recorded live at La Zonmé in Nice/FR, March 11, 2023.
2023
Live at Microcontact Festival
Batchas “Live at Microcontact Festival” (Sept. 26, 2023) – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
Recorded live at Microcontact festival in Crest (FR) – Sept. 26, 2023.
Instruments used: Scrotum Lab Modular Mini-System, Ciat-Lonbarde Plumbutter 1, Sidrax, Cocoquantus 2.
Effect pedals: Hologram Microcosm, TC Electronic Nova Drive, Audiothingies Doctor A.
2023
Serge-O-Voxes 5.1
Batchas “Equanimity” – Compilation called Serge-O-Voxes 5.1 – Published on MODULISME online platform
A track by Batchas played on a Serge Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Serge Modular System.
2023
Serge-O-Voxes 5.2
Batchas “Celebration” – Compilation called Serge-O-Voxes 5.2 – Published on MODULISME online platform
A track by Batchas played on a Serge Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Serge Modular System.
2023
BUCHLAÏSMS 3
Batchas “Conquistador” – Compilation called Buchlaïsms III – Published on MODULISME online platform
Batchas played this track on a Buchla Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Buchla Modular System
2023
BUCHLAÏSMS 4
Batchas “1, 2, 3 soleil” – Compilation called Buchlaïsms IV – Published on MODULISME online platform
Batchas played this track on a Buchla Modular System.
Collected by Philippe Petit for the ITATIOM series gathering works documenting the use of the Buchla Modular System
2023
Anniversary - Eighties
Batchas “40th anniversary series – Eighties” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 1 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. Years 1983-1989.
2023
Anniversary - Nineties 1
Batchas “40th anniversary series – Nineties (Part 1)” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 2 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. Years 1990-1999.
2023
Anniversary - Nineties 2
Batchas “40th anniversary series – Nineties (Part 2)” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 3 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. Years 1990-1999.
2023
Anniversary - Nineties 3
Batchas “40th anniversary series – Nineties (Part 3)” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 4 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. The digital years 1995-1999.
2023
Anniversary - Nineties 4
Batchas “40th anniversary series – Nineties (Part 4)” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 5 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. The digital years 1995-1999.
2023
Anniversary - 2000-2010
Batchas “40th anniversary series – 2000-2010” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 6 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. Years 2000-2019.
2023
Anniversary - 2020
Batchas “40th anniversary series – 2020” – Digital album published on Bandcamp (Scrotum Production)
This is part 7 of a series in 7 parts to celebrate 40 years of music. Years 2020-2023.