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So80s Presents Alphaville
''So80s presents Alphaville'' is a compilation album for the band Alphaville, released in October 2014. The release includes all of their original 12-inch 1980's maxi-singles and their respective B-sides, many for the first time on CD in their original form. Background This 2-CD collection includes all original 1980's 12" singles starting with " Big in Japan" (1984) through "Mysteries of Love" (1989). Also included are the original B-sides and select alternate mixes, including original instrumental and dub mixes. One original mix (Torsten Fenslau's remix of "Big in Japan") is also included. The tracks were remastered from the original master tapes, and initial copies were signed by the band. Track listing Critical reception The album has been favorably reviewed, and entered the German charts at #26. Notes {{Alphaville 2014 compilation albums Alphaville (band) albums ... [...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] |
Synth-pop
Synth-pop (short for synthesizer pop; also called techno-pop; ) is a subgenre of new wave music that first became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic, art rock, disco, and particularly the Krautrock of bands like Kraftwerk. It arose as a distinct genre in Japan and the United Kingdom in the post-punk era as part of the new wave movement of the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. Electronic musical synthesizers that could be used practically in a recording studio became available in the mid-1960s, and the mid-1970s saw the rise of electronic art musicians. After the breakthrough of Gary Numan in the UK Singles Chart in 1979, large numbers of artists began to enjoy success with a synthesizer-based sound in the early 1980s. In Japan, Yellow Magic Orchestra introduced the TR-808 rhythm machine to popular music, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catching Rays On Giant
''Catching Rays on Giant'' is the sixth studio album by German synth-pop Synth-pop (short for synthesizer pop; also called techno-pop; ) is a subgenre of new wave music that first became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s ... band Alphaville, released in Europe on 19 November 2010. Track listing Charts Weekly charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Catching Rays on Giant (Alphaville Album) 2010 albums Alphaville (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strange Attractor (2017 Alphaville Album)
''Strange Attractor'' is the seventh studio album by German band Alphaville, released in 2017. It placed on No. 39 in the German albums chart in April 2017. 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 ... - vocals *David Goodes - guitars *Jakob Kiersch - drums *Carsten Brocker - keyboards *Alexandra Merl - bass References {{DEFAULTSORT:Strange Attractor (2017 Alphaville album) 2017 albums Alphaville (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big In Japan (Alphaville Song)
"Big in Japan" is the debut single of the German synth-pop band Alphaville. It was taken from their 1984 debut album '' Forever Young''. The single was a success in many countries, including Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. It was also the group's only UK Top 75 hit, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles chart. The song also reached number one on the Hot Dance Club Play in December 1984. Lyrics, music and theme The group had a Roland System-100M which they first used to create the bassline. The timing of the song was influenced by "The Safety Dance", changing the speed to double-time, halfway through the song. The melody was developed by all three members of the band, working in their provincial home studio. Marian Gold developed most of the lyrics while going to a dentist. The theme was based on two friends who were involved in the sordid drug scene of Berlin's Zoo station. The song tells of such lovers who fantasize about being drug-free. The refrain " big in Japan" symbolises t ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
Red Rose (song)
Red Rose is the fifth and final single from 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 inger and songwriter MarianGold 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" and "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 Soundtracks For Imaginary Films 1: Big Yellow Sun" — 6:45 # "Red Rose (Dub Mix)" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
