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First Harvest 1984–92
''First Harvest 1984–92'' is a greatest-hits compilation by Alphaville. The cassette version of ''First Harvest'' omits "Sensations," "Red Rose" and "Big in Japan" (Culture mix). Track listing # " Big in Japan" (Original 7" Version) – 3:54 # "Sounds Like a Melody" (1992 Remix) – 4:29 # "Sensations" (Original 7" Version) – 3:58 # "The Mysteries of Love" (Original 7" Mix) – 3:34 # "Lassie Come Home" (1992 Remix) – 6:58 # "Jerusalem" (Original 7" Version) – 3:35 # " Dance with Me" (1992 Remix) – 4:08 # "For a Million" (Original Album Version) – 6:09 # "A Victory of Love" (1992 Remix) – 4:13 # "Jet Set" (1992 Remix) – 3:40 # " Red Rose" (Original 7" Version) – 4:38 # "Romeos "Romeos" is the first single from 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 CD single, previous singles having preceded the format's r ..." (Album Edit) – 4:52 # "Summer Rai ... [...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 Dec ... [...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] |
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp. (trade name, d.b.a. Warner Music Group, commonly abbreviated as WMG) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational entertainment and record label Conglomerate (company), conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the "Major labels, big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music, Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly part of WarnerMedia, Time Warner (now Warner Bros. Discovery), WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. With a multibillion-dollar annual turnover, WMG employs more than 3,500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Breathtaking Blue
''The Breathtaking Blue'' is the third album by German synth-pop band Alphaville, released in April 1989. A companion video, '' Songlines'', was released in September 1989. The CD release of this album was one of the first commercial CD+G format discs. Alphaville released three singles from the album, " Romeos", "Summer Rain" and "Mysteries of Love", the first of which charted internationally. A remastered and re-released version of the album, on both CD and vinyl, was released on 7 May 2021. Album production Production of the album was difficult, singer Marian Gold would later say "the production saw Alphaville in the horrors of permanent crisis. There was an ongoing war between he band ... The furious guitar shrieks during the intro f lead-off single "Romeos"being a true indication of the real spirit of the production," and that "'The Breathtaking Blue' was our 'I don't give a shit' album, a self-indulgent arrogant blind shot over the shoulder into the future with our backs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allmusic
AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as All-Music Guide by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it, he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guid ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sounds Like A Melody
"Sounds Like a Melody" is a song by the German group Alphaville, from the group's debut album '' Forever Young''. The 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" as their second single, to follow the success of " 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 beliefs. On the other hand, did this not open up possibilities for wonderful games to play in the brave new world of pop music? ... [...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/Forev ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet Set (Alphaville Song)
Jet Set is the fourth and last single from Alphaville's first 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 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 ... 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 ( Jellybean mix)" — 6:28 # "Jet Set (Dub mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Rose (Alphaville 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] |
Romeos
"Romeos" is the first single from 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 CD single, previous singles having preceded the format's rise in popularity. Reviews Graeme Kay of ''Q Magazine'' praised singer & songwriter Marian Gold's "booming, Blancmange-ish balladry". Songlines segment A short film was made for the song, it was included in the 1989 compilation ''Songlines'', the "Romeos" segment was directed by Australian film 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" German single # "Romeos (edit)" — 3:58 # "Headlines" — 4:10 ; 12" German single # "Romeos" — 8:37 # "Headlines" — 4:1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
