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Dreamscapes
''Dreamscapes'' is a limited edition eight-CD set of rare Alphaville recordings, released in 1999. It features 124 tracks with a total playing time of around 9.5 hours. 43 of the songs had never been available before, and all of the remainder had been remixed. The four double CDs were packaged in a large (A4-sized) box, and accompanied by a large 64-page booklet, containing lyrics, rare photographs and original short fiction. Inside the box were 4 double-CDs, the cover of each was 1/4 of the overall box art. A promotional copy called "Visions of Dreamscapes" was released to accompany the album. A shorter version of the set titled ''Dreamscapes Revisited'' was released in 2005. Track listing CD - 1: Dreamscape 1ne # "Dream Machine" – 4:44 # "In the Mood (Demo Remix)" – 5:04 # "Summer in Berlin (Demo 1)" – 6:57 # "A Victory of Love (Demo Remix)" – 4:15 # "To Germany With Love (Demo 1)" – 4:29 # " Big in Japan (Demo Mix)" – 6:24 # "Fallen Angel (Demo Remix)" – 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Rose (Alphaville Song)
Red Rose is the fifth and final single from Alphaville (band), Alphaville's 1986 album, ''Afternoons in Utopia''. It was released in April 1987, and is their ninth single overall. Reviews Reviews for the song at the time were generally positive, with one reviewer calling this song "a reasonably sassy pop number that's one of various chances for [singer and songwriter Marian] Gold to exercise his Bryan Ferry fascination." Coincidentally, Alphaville would later cover the Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music song "Do the Strand" on their 2003 release, ''CrazyShow''. Another reviewer stated that "Red Rose", alongside their other notable singles such as "Big in Japan (Alphaville song), Big in Japan" and "Jerusalem (Alphaville song), Jerusalem", "reside in the upper echelon of early-'80s synth pop". Track listings ; 7" single # "Red Rose (7" Version)" — 4:24 # "Concrete Soundtracks For Imaginary Films 1: Big Yellow Sun" — 6:45 ; 12" German single # "Red Rose (12" Version)" — 7:53 # "Concrete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet Set (Alphaville Song)
Jet Set is the fourth and last single from Alphaville (band), Alphaville's first album, ''Forever Young (Alphaville album), Forever Young'', and was released in March 1985. Re-recorded and released after founding band member Frank Mertens left the band, the 7" version drops the word 'The' from the song's title and is mildly different from the original album version. Marian Gold said of the song, "We didn't intend to write a proper song; it was supposed to be some kind of jingle that advertises things money can't buy: anarchy, freedom, love, fun and a piece of the end of the world."First Harvest 1984-92 Liner Notes, Page 7 Track listings ; 7" single # "Jet Set (7" version)" — 3:40 # "Golden Feeling" — 3:50 ; 12" single # "Jet Set (John Benitez, Jellybean mix)" — 6:28 # "Jet Set (Dub mix)" — 5:07 # "Golden Feeling" — 3:50 ; Promotional 12" single # "Jet Set (Vocal/Jellybean mix)" - 6:28 # "Jet Set (Dub mix)" - 5:05 * The "Vocal/Jellybean Mix" on the promotional 12" is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romeos
"Romeos" is the first single from Alphaville (band), Alphaville's 1989 album ''The Breathtaking Blue''. It was released a month ahead of the album, and was the first single by Alphaville to be released as a Compact Disc single, CD single, previous singles having preceded the format's rise in popularity. Reviews Graeme Kay of ''Q (magazine), Q Magazine'' praised singer & songwriter Marian Gold's "booming, Blancmange (band), Blancmange-ish balladry". Songlines segment A short film was made for the song, it was included in the 1989 compilation ''Songlines (Alphaville video), Songlines'', the "Romeos" segment was directed by Australian film director Ian Pringle (director), Ian Pringle and starred by English actor Noah Taylor. Track listings ; US cassette single # "Romeos (edit)" — 3:58 # "Headlines" — 4:10 ; 7" German promo single # "Romeos (radio version)" — 3:50 # "Headlines" — 4:10 * The "radio version" was the edit version with the guitar introduction removed. ; 7" G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerusalem (Alphaville Song)
"Jerusalem" is third single from Alphaville's album ''Afternoons in Utopia''. It is their seventh single overall, although it was only made available in Germany. It was released in November 1986.Alphaville Discography, http://www.alphaville.info/main.htm Discography Song development In the liner notes for 1992's ''First Harvest 1984–92'', band member Ricky Echollette had this to say about the song: The song was recorded and mixed at Studio 54, Berlin, in September 1985.Afternoons in Utopia album credits, 1986 Reviews Overall, the song "Jerusalem" has been universally well received by critics. It was described as "the secret highlight" of the album (''Afternoons in Utopia''), "with a wonderful chorus and an inspiring, just epic enough atmosphere."Answers.com, http://www.answers.com/topic/afternoons-in-utopia-1 Another reviewer acknowledges that this song "is one of the most beautiful songs Alphaville has ever created."Barnes and Noble, http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Forever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance With Me (Alphaville Song)
"Dance with Me" is the first of five singles from Alphaville's second album, ''Afternoons in Utopia''. It was released in March 1986, ahead of the album. The track was a top 10 hit in Europe. Reviews Reviews of the song are generally positive, with one reviewer acknowledging that it was a "conventional" choice for a single, while at the same time admitting it benefitted "from some great U2-inspired guitar". Track listings ; 7" single # "Dance with Me (Single version)" — 4:08 # "The Nelson Highrise Sector 2: The Mirror" — 3:42 ; 12" single # "Dance with Me (Empire remix)" — 8:18 # "The Nelson Highrise Sector 2: The Mirror" — 3:42 * The B-side's official name on the US 12" single is: "The Nelson Highrise Sector 2: The Mirror incl. The Other Side of U / Airlines / T.O.S.O.U. (Reprise)" and is often referred to as "The Other Side of U" or "The Mirror" * The B-side was remixed on 1999's ''Dreamscapes'' release Charts Other releases Versions of this song have appeared on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Daddy
Universal Daddy is the sixth single by Alphaville, and their second from their album '' Afternoons in Utopia''. It was released only in Europe. Reviews This song was described as one of the album's best songs and reminiscent of the kind of music that their contemporaries the Pet Shop Boys might produce. Despite the praise, the song is one of singer Marian Gold's least favorite Alphaville songs ever, saying simply that "the lyrics are the most embarrassing ones I've ever written". Track listings ; 7" single # "Universal Daddy" — 3:57 # "Next Generation" — 3:58 ; 12" single # "Universal Daddy (Aquarian Dance Mix)" — 6:16 # "Next Generation" — 3:58 * The writing credit for "Next Generation" is listed as "Gold/Lloyd/Echolette/Ryan" * The B-side also appears on the US single release of " Red Rose", and a new remix of the song appears on 1999's ''Dreamscapes'' ; US Promotional 12" single (PR-978) # "Universal Daddy (Vocal/Extended Remix)" — 6:15 # "Universal Daddy (Vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphaville (band)
Alphaville is a German synth-pop band formed in Münster in 1982. They gained popularity in the 1980s. The group was founded by singer Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, and Frank Mertens. They achieved chart success with the singles " Forever Young", " Big in Japan", "Sounds Like a Melody", "The Jet Set" and " Dance with Me". Gold remains the only continuous member of Alphaville. History Formation Alphaville was formed after lead singer Marian Gold and Bernhard Lloyd met in Berlin in 1981. The pair were heavily influenced by UK indie acts like Tubeway Army, Gary Numan and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). Gold had written "Big in Japan" in 1979 after hearing the music of Holly Johnson's band Big in Japan. They first named their band "Forever Young" and subsequently changed it to "Alphaville" after the 1965 science fiction film. Together the three wrote ''Forever Young'' and recorded their first demo of the same name. The first Alphaville concert took place on 31 December, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever Young (Alphaville Song)
"Forever Young" is a song by German synth-pop band Alphaville from their 1984 debut studio album of the same name. The single was successful in Scandinavia and in the European German-speaking countries in the same year. The single achieved more success in the United States than in the United Kingdom, but it failed to reach the American top 40 despite three separate US single releases. Though not the group's highest-charting single in Europe, "Forever Young" was one of the band's signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists. It also formed the basis of Jay-Z's song "Young Forever". "Forever Young" is written in the key of C major. Alphaville versions Original 1984 version Background and video Originally released by Alphaville as a single in 1984, "Forever Young" was available in both its original mix and in a dance version, entitled the "Special Dance Mix". Over the years, the band has released several remixes and demo versions of the song. The single initially rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stark Naked And Absolutely Live
''Stark Naked and Absolutely Live'' is the first official live album by German band Alphaville. While the ''Dreamscapes'' compilation featured a full CD of live material, its tracks were culled from many different concerts. The tracks on ''Stark Naked and Absolutely Live'' were recorded specifically for the purpose of creating the album. The final listed track, ''Apollo'', is followed by a hidden track: an acoustic version of "Dance with Me". Track listing Personnel *Marian Gold Marian Gold (born Hartwig Schierbaum; 26 May 1954) is a German singer-songwriter who gained fame as the lead singer of the German synth-pop recording act Alphaville, but also has recorded as a solo artist. He is known for his tenor multi-octav ... - lead vocals *Martin Lister - keyboards, backing vocals * Rob Harris - guitar, backing vocals *Shane Meehan - drums, percussion References {{Authority control Alphaville (band) albums 2000 live albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sounds Like A Melody
"Sounds Like a Melody" is a song by the German group Alphaville (band), Alphaville, from the group's debut album ''Forever Young (Alphaville album), Forever Young''. The Single (music), single was released in 1984. The song was a big success in continental Europe and South Africa, reaching the Top 10; it topped the charts in Italy and Sweden, and was certified Gold in Germany. Song background Originally, Alphaville had planned to release "Forever Young (Alphaville song), Forever Young" as their second single, to follow the success of "Big in Japan (Alphaville song), Big in Japan". However, record studio executives requested that Alphaville release an additional song between the two singles, and as a result "Sounds Like a Melody" was written and arranged in just two days. Of the experience, singer Marian Gold said "the whole affair felt like an insult to our naive hippie instincts. Writing music exclusively for the sake of commercial success seemed like the sell-out of our virtual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvation (Alphaville Album)
''Salvation'' is the fifth album by German synth-pop band Alphaville and was released in 1997. Three tracks from the album were released as singles: "Wishful Thinking", "Flame", and "Soul Messiah". However, none of them charted on the German single charts. It is the last album at the Warner/metropolis label. It was also the last album with Bernhard Lloyd, who left the band in 2003. Overview Salvation hit the stores in 1997 and marked a tumultuous time for the band: Ricky Echolette had left Alphaville during the production and Marian Gold and Bernhard Lloyd struggled with the way the record label did the promotion, calling it "not very good for us". The subsequent split led Alphaville to establishing their own, concert- and online-focused communication, promotion, and distribution platform. Even though the circumstances for Salvation were not favorable, the album became a success in spite of the troubled production. This has been credited to the band returning to their synthpo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fools (Alphaville Song)
Fools is the first single from Alphaville (band), Alphaville's fourth album ''Prostitute (Alphaville album), Prostitute'', and their fourteenth single overall. It was released in July 1994. "Fools" is the last Alphaville single to chart in any country until "I Die for You Today" (2011). Track listingsAlphaville Moonbase Discography ; CD Maxi Single # "Fools (Album Version)" - 3:54 # "Fools (Seven Seals)" - 3:59 # "Fools (Faithful & True)" - 4:16 # "Fools (Twelve Inch)" - 5:45 ; CD Single Promo # "Fools (7 inch)" - 3:53 # "Fools (12 inch)" - 5:44 ; CD Single Promo Digipack # "Fools (Seven Seals)" - 3:59 # "Fools (Faithful & True)" - 4:16 ; 12" Maxi Single Vinyl # "Fools (Twelve Inch)" - 5:12 # "Fools" - 3:57 # "Fools (Instrumental)" - 5:13 ; 12" German DJ Promotional Single # "Fools (12 Inch Berlin)" - 6:39 # "Fools (12 Inch London)" - 5:11 # "Fools (Seven Seals)" - 3:58 # "Fools (7 Inch)" - 3:52 * This is the first single from Alphaville (barring re-releases) that did not incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |