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Die Welttraumforscher is one of Switzerland’s most enigmatic musical projects, with a catalog that not only spans more than 30 albums, but also films, stories and countless illustrations. These documents are the only proof that “Die Welttraumforscher” actually exist. Small creatures with big, gentle eyes, more reminiscent of friendly ghosts than of scientists (Forscher), are depicted with childlike innocence and painstaking attention to detail. Their universe also includes such characters as the “Moon Pope”, Kip Eulenmeister and Leguan Rätselmann. Together, they experience weird adventures with a touch of science fiction, metaphysics and dadaism. As Die Welttraumforscher themselves put it: “We are working for the next world”. No wonder that those of us stuck in the here and now are not always able to make sense of it. The man behind this phantom band is only mentioned in the small print: “Lyrics, music and illustrations by Christian Pfluger for Die Welttraum-forscher”. Not unlike musical kindred spirits The Residents, Pfluger remains in the shadows, creating a mystique. However, instead of concealing or disguising himself at shows, he just very rarely plays live at all. This veil of mystery, the borderline-esoteric mysticism, plus the fact that the lyrics are almost exclusively in German, might explain to some degree why Die Welttraumforscher have always led a niche existence. Among musicians, however, they have already gained cult status. Mouse on Mars, Neoangin, and Harald «Sack» Ziegler are just a few known admirers. Together with other musicians, they released a remix LP on Felix Kubins Gagarin label in 1999. Other well-known aficionados are Dieter Meier (Yello) and German astronaut Hans-Joachim Roloff.
2023
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Ltd, C45
2022
2021
A Colourful Storm
Cass, Comp
2021
2021
2021
2019
2017
Goaty Tapes
Cass, Album, Comp
2013
Planam, A Tree In A Field Records
LP, Comp, Ltd
2013
Traversion
7", Single
2012
Das Moniflabel
LP, Album, Ltd
2011
Planam, A Tree In A Field Records
LP, Comp, Ltd
2010
Interdisco
4xFile, FLAC, EP
2006
Secret Wonder Records
CD, Album
2005
Zauberhaus
LP, Album, Ltd
2005
2004
Das Moniflabel
CD, Album
2004
Das Moniflabel
Cass, C30
2002
Loon Records
LP, Album
2000
Gagarin Records
LP, Ltd
2000
1999
1998
Das Moniflabel
CD, Album
1997
Loon Records
CD, Album
1997
Edition Bretzelberg
Cass, MiniAlbum, C30
1995
Ebus Music, Das Moniflabel
CD, Album
1993
Das Moniflabel
CD, Album
1993
Ebus Music, Ebus Music
Cass, Comp, Num, C62
1991
Das Moniflabel
LP, Album
1991
Das Moniflabel
7", Single
1990
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Comp, Num, C60
1990
Das Moniflabel
LP, Album
1989
1989
1989
1988
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Album, C30
1987
Das Moniflabel
Cass, C10
1986
1983
1981
1987
Secret Wonder Records
LP, Comp
2023
2022
A Colourful Storm
M/Stick, WAV, Comp, Ltd
2022
2020
New York Haunted
44xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2015
2011
Staubgold
CD, Album, Comp
2009
2007
Staubgold
CD, Promo, Smplr
2005
Spex (2)
CD, Comp
2005
His Voice, Staubgold
CD, Promo, Smplr
2004
Staubgold
2xCD, Comp
2003
Interdisco
File, MP3, Comp, 192
2003
Make Up, Make Up
2xCD, Comp
2003
2003
1999
Monika Enterprise
CD, Comp
1999
Storage Records
CD, Comp
1999
1997
Ebus Music
Cass, Comp, Smplr, C60
1996
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Comp, C60
1996
Ebus Music
Cass, Comp
1994
Progressive Entertainment
2xCass, Comp + Box
1994
Ebus Music
Cass, Comp
1994
Ebus Music
Cass, Comp
1993
Yucca Tree Records, Pointless Music
CD, Comp, Ltd
1992
Not On Label
2xCD, Comp
1991
Ebus Music
Cass, Comp, Num, C60
1991
Sounds!
Cass, Comp, Smplr
1990
Radio Dreyeckland
Cass, Comp
1990
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Comp, C30
1990
1989
Jarmusic
Cass, Comp, C60
1988
IRRE Tapes
Cass, Comp, Ltd, Num, C60
1988
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Comp, C30
1987
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Comp, C30
1986
Jarmusic
Cass, Comp, Smplr
1986
59 To 1
Cass, Comp, C60
1985
Necronomicon
2xCass, Comp, C60
1985
Jarmusic
Cass, Comp, P/Mixed, C60
1984
Das Moniflabel
Cass, Comp, C30
1983
Graf Haufen Tapes
Cass, Comp, Num, C80
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