The Alphaville Podcast - Eternally Yours | Ep 5: Summer In Berlin - Symphonic Version
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The fith episode of the new Alphaville podcast is out now! Joined by his daughter Lily, Marian Gold talks about 'Summer In Berlin - Symphonic Version' that is part of the upcoming album 'Eternally Yours'.
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Marian Gold about the song:
“When Alphaville retreated into splendid isolation in Münster, our first album ‘Forever Young’ became a collection of homesickness hymns about the wonders of our rotten, bombed out and disrupted homeland West Berlin. It was the realm where all our wildest Pop dreams were born. And the pivotal song was ‘Summer in Berlin’. It describes this special kind of love you can only feel for your ugly dog.”
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About the upcoming album 'Eternally Yours':
Alphaville, Germany’s biggest synth-pop export and creator of the legendary 80s anthems “Big in Japan”, “Sounds like a Melody” and “Forever Young”, has decided to go symphonic. The band is doing things on the grand scale and catapulting the band’s 40 years of greatest hits out of the orbit of synthesizers and rhythm machines into the world of the human sound machine, the symphony orchestra. “Eternally Yours” is more, much more, than a mere translation of the songs into the sound spectrum of a great orchestra. What it amounts to, rather, is a symbiosis of Marian Gold’s unique vocal capacities, the original Alphaville sound and the majestic power and rich timbres of the concert-hall-sized German Film Orchestra of Babelsberg.
“Eternally Yours” is about the everlasting theme of endurance and evanescence. The lyrics of songs from the past four decades were written predominantly by Gold himself. One central theme for Alphaville and Gold has always been the dream: “We really get around quite a lot, we’ve played almost everywhere, in our heads and out of our heads. All that goes into our music, into the idea of what Alphaville could be. It is like a never-ending dream. Those who hear our music hear fragments of this dream.” The title-track, specifically written for this event comes across like an amorous farewell letter. “I didn't write a single line of my own for this song. All the words and all the ideas come from Shakespeare's Sonnetts. All I did was recompile and minimally adjust them, so as to make them more singable for me.”
“All 23 musical pieces on this album have been essentially clarified by their arrangement, they’re stripped clean, released, set free. Their true nature has been revealed.” Gold and his two arrangers Max Knoth and Christian Lohr have given this album the sonic ambience that matches the musical content of its songs. The songs don’t sound overblown, either, they’re not pushed beyond their limits - on the contrary, the album has such natural, warm, even familiar tones that listening to it, you wonder why there haven’t been more symphonic arrangements of Alphaville songs in the past. Gold goes so far as to say: “When I hear it, ‘Eternally Yours’ really does sound as if it were actually the first Alphaville album - except that for forty years, it lay unreleased. We simply didn’t have access to an orchestra in those days.”
The album “Eternally Yours” by Alphaville with the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg will be released with @NeueMeister on September 23, 2022.
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I think each of Marian's children should host an episode of the podcast. That'd be fun!
Mr Gold, you made great, great music! SOMETIMES i have chills for some of the lirics... But, no doubt, extaordinary music, sooo brilliant. You too a very brilliant person. And.. I only dare wish all for good, as I wish for everyhuman. MUCH CONGRATULATIONS, noone on this earth made songs like you did!
Mr. Gold. Your are so sensitive in all the song. In this particulary "Lassie come home", you write for your 7 children...It's amazing, and his Lily is very kind, and a luck girl. Her mother is lovely, as she. And, she is very polite, fine, lovely. You have a great family, and a very very nice and special voice, besides all the poetry, feeling, mainly a story inserted in each part of the songs. Gratefulness.
Great Marian Gold!!!
Summer in Berlin has quite much magic in it. I have always love it and well Lassie Come home...is my favorite in Afternoons in Utopia and I am so curious to listen the symphonic version. Lassie come home has always sent me in trips, I liked to listen to it with headphones and in the dark...in that situation I experience really deep connection with the story in the song and the world around it. it is one of your many songs that have always talked to me, and still does. The Dolphins...I love them...always felt a connection with them and in a dream came dolphin looks like people with garments to pick me from a deserted beach where I had wrecked. I still remember that dream.
Очень трогательное повествование....Стена недолго продержалась после этого....Ее разрушали с большой радостью и воодушевлением,с верой в то, что зло повержено и все теперь будет хорошо...Это было Символично... Все-таки главное,это простые человеческие ценности...
Wonderful words ! ll your songs are beautiful they a beautiful story behind them....Summer in Berlin ,great song ,it's the song you sing with the most emotion ,that's how I feel...!The Voyager ,love ,love this song , and Lassie come home ,it's impressive ,I cry when I listen to it ! Omg ,beautiful and wonderful music forever! Marian the best ! ❤💖😍🔥💯💎
@estellehermosa475
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You should STOP writing to Marian! Your ideas and your expression are stolen here and Facebook! I'll send you a private message to check it out.There's a lot of cleverness with your keywords ...proud owner .always in my heart......! CLAIM COPYRIGHT.! .They want to impress him with your words ideas ,expression
@estellehermosa475
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You have a university degree,you seem intelectual?
@cristianacatalinamedelean4841
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@@estellehermosa475 Yes,Faculty of Biology ,genetic specialization .
@estellehermosa475
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@@cristianacatalinamedelean4841 I saw that you love animals ,cats dogs ,all animals
@cristianacatalinamedelean4841
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@@estellehermosa475 and plantes ,every living thing ,my passion...♾
❤❤Очень рада вас видеть и вас слышать снова !!!💥💥 В школе с детства нас учили: нет страны чудесней.... Я из СССР,ребенок 70х-80х, и в детстве и юности мне довелось общаться с жителями Германской Демократической Республики и я всегда задавалась вопросом:А как же там,по другую Стены??? Какая там жизнь,какие там люди???Ваше повествование всколыхнуло мои детские воспоминания ...
I like that a lot of Alphaville's songs have many layers and a mysterious sound to them. Partly because I grew up hearing a lot of Classical music so I didn't know synthesizers and the sound was unknown to me. In classical music I knew this sound was the flute, this sound the oboe etc... With the synthesizer I just experienced it.
During the sad times come out the best things...😍💞
Hello Marian and Lily . Really wonderful Podcast , as usual . It very Facinating on how you live in West Berlin . It goes to Show , you can make happiness and Productivity anywhere , if you pug your mind to it . It Sounded quite Scary , when the wall was up .at first I thought what is this music , it quite different to ur usual stuff. But 8t grew on me , an now I adore it .it very understated , and pretty . ❤😀🌻💞🌠
Greetings from the new world!!! How fascinating hearing from you all those experiences in your life! I writing this words to express how amazing you are, how much I admire you and how your songs change my life! I'm sure that you are aware of the stunning beauty you create in this world! The vibes that come from your artwork are always in my life. Long life Sir Marian!!! You are the greatest.
ALPHAVILLE e MARIAN GOLD Love forever 💘💘
A brilliant insight in behind the song summer in Berlin I love these little podcasts thanks Marian and Lily . Yes it was a very different age back then late seventies and eighties I was turning 11 in 1979 .
I love these podcasts. The stories are so interesting. I am learning so much as well that I never really knew. I mean I knew about the wall but thank you for telling your story. ☺❤
Мне не терпится услышать "Lessye come home" в исполнении оркестра! Мелодия просто волшебная, космическая! Спасибо, Мариан и Лили! Любуюсь вашим дуэтом!💐👏🏻
Lovely episode and so many interesting memories! And I love the part about Lassie Come Home (one of my ABSOLUTE favorites) being Bernd, Frank and then Marian… I never knew that. Also I’m thrilled that Summer In Berlin is getting a symphonic version! I love this podcast so much, keep the episodes coming! ❤️
@stefannilsson6843
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At 11:10 he mentioned that Frank was a writer on Lassie, but he is not listed as writer. Maybe he said wrong and he meant Ricky?
@Saddler_Fan
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@@stefannilsson6843 Hmm I’m not sure… I think Lassie is an earlier AV song, before Ricky came aboard. But I dunno. Maybe Frank didn’t want to be listed anywhere on newly released songs after he’d left? Bernd mentioned in a recent podcast that he hasn’t spoken to Frank in decades. Would make sense in that context. But like I said I dunno. But Bernd has also said that Lassie is “pure Alphaville”. (Never clarified which Alphaville but he was talking about it in a context that involved 1984 Alphaville IIRC.)
@The_Earth_is_my_home
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@@stefannilsson6843 Sicuramente ha sbagliato(ha detto Franck anziché Ricky) perché Lassie come home fa parte dell'album Afternoons in utopia(1986) e Franck lascio' il gruppo nel 1984,collaboro' solo all'album forever young(1984), per questo non e'citato tra gli autori.
@The_Earth_is_my_home
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@@Saddler_Fan Ha confuso i nomi, perché gli autori sono:Marian, Ricky e Bernhard e l'album e' Afternoons in utopia(1986).
Interesting knowing about your feelings in those times in BerlinApart from that,I like your sense of humour 😅
Прекрасная песня, с первых её нот попадаешь в атмосферу летнего города. Вспоминается далёкое детство, когда мы, "поколение с ключом на шее", с утра до позднего вечера играли во дворах, возле городских фонтанов, бегая под палящим солнцем. Не желая идти домой, обедали мороженым в летнем кафе и газированной водой из автомата. Наши родители целый день были на работе и никто из них особенно за нас не беспокоился, потому что повода для этого не было. Замечательное, счастливое детство, проведённое в СССР! ... Все происходившие в мире события связаны между собой, у каждого из них есть своя причина и свои последствия. Берлинская стена - не исключение. Но возведение Берлинской стены - не самое большое зло, особенно по сравнению с его причиной. Вообще, у многих людей стена ассоциируется с защитой. Я уверена, что если бы можно было легко возводить стены, то многих трагедий, а также провокаций(!), которые приводят к трагедиям, удалось бы избежать.
@alnash1227
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🙂,,Поколение с ключом на шее"!!! Я бы еще добавила:,,Ключ под ковриком"!!!Наше детство... Счастливое детство!!!💥🙆♀️ Елена,ты так замечательно все описала... тем самым нашим языком... И мы были счастливы и беззаботны,искренне веря в ,,Светлое будущее",росли на прекрасных лозунгах: МИР ВО ВСЕМ МИРЕ !!! МИР!!! РАВЕНСТВО !!!БРАТСТВО !!! ДРУЖБА НАРОДОВ !!!💓💓💓
@ElenaShapovalova
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@@alnash1227 Да, это правда (🔑), некоторые так и делали ). ... Всё познаётся в сравнении - хорошее время, хоть и с ошибками. Спасибо, Алёна!
Really enjoying watching these podcasts, fantastic insights into the songs and the band....thank you both for sharing them....Summer in Berlin is one of my favourite Alphaville songs....the imagery portrayed in the lyrics is very tangible and superbly written. Forever Young was the very first LP that I purchased at the age of 11 back in 1984 living in South Africa.....we were very starved of good music at the time in South Africa due to sanctions from the apartheid regime.....I had first heard Alphaville on a television programme we had that showcased popular music.....the music video was Sounds like a Melody and I was instantly hooked....I managed to eventually find an imported pressing of the album....on wea records if my memory serves correct, which I still have to this day....
I have listened to a conversation of dear Marian about the song "Summer in Berlin" before. At that time, I had felt that there was more to the song than what he told in his conversation with the journalists, because it was a song that affected me in 3 different ways. Maybe that's why I've been looking forward to the release of the podcast about this song. Even though I can only hear a tiny bit of the symphonic version of the "Summer in Berlin", one thing I'm sure of is that it will cause a much greater emotional surge than before. Also, there's a lot more in this podcast than the story of the song "Summer in Berlin." I'm so glad you're sharing with us these precious chats, each of which is a great experience. In this sense, the questions you prepared were extremely clever and useful, dear Lily. Your father is so right to be proud of you. Dear Marian, I know very well how much heartily you wanted to make this symphonic album all your life. I am very proud of you now, as I was before. You have never disappointed those who love you. You are a wonderful musician, a wonderful wordsmith, and a wonderful person. I feel endless happiness and joy with your success and your presence. I hope that you will achieve all your dreams without having to be patient and without any difficulty. You have already deserved every moment of your heart's smiles of joy. My heart has always been with you in everything you do, and please be sure about that will be the same in the future. Glad to have you. I love you and every song that overflows from your soul. I hope that your magnificent magical voice will echo in the universe forever. Eternally yours, Özgün Yurtseven ❤
@alnash1227
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🧡Well said!👍
@OzgunY
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@@alnash1227 Thank you so much ❤
I could seat there and listen to you for hours!!! Is like I discover more and more about you and Alphaville... When I look back years ago, when I did discover Alphaville, I didn't knew nothing about it, not even how you look like.. But the sound of Alphaville was genial, something new... Yes you did sounded like Alphaville as you already said.. To me, as I like to say, the Alphaville sound, wich is unique.. There is no other sound like it🎹💯💎🎶.... Summer in Berlin 💎, a lovely song, to me is like a magic 🌟, lovely song... Magic was in the air, in a hot summer, not only in Berlin, but as well on the other side of the Iron curtain, everything was different as in the West, but we still had enjoyed our youth and music from west did reached us somehow... Summer in Berlin has made me to dream, it gives a special mood, well I was a teenager... I was in loved with Alphaville music, that is why I always say my soul band ❤️ and still is ❤️🎶.... I do enjoy your podcast you do with your lovely daughter, Lilly 🌹 and I tell you again that I like your humor 🤭... Thank you Marian 💖🌹and Lilly 💖🌹, you are making a great team 👍 "Summer in Berlin 🎶🎶 It's alright... alright 🎶🎶... Always I liked that part!!! ❤️
@alnash1227
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💗Супер,и это подтвердят многие...Разные страны,разные политические системы,разные языки и.... МУЗЫКА,которую любили и понимали без слов!!!💥
@dorinamihalache6671
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@@alnash1227 👍 Oh yes, true... To me, Summer in Berlin, it will be always related to that period of time. Cold War, The Wall, West and East... Music from the West, especially from West Germany at that time it was very much appreciated in my communist country... It will brighten our young life, in spite of the political system we were living in it in the 80's. There were many bands and popular singer's of the 80's, which were more famous in our countries than in their own and I am referring here, to the music from West Germany. Specially Alphaville with all their songs had a great impact to us, but they were not accessible to us, no visit or concerts, you couldn't see them live, that had gives more aura to this band and to their songs, they had that "something" that were lounging for.... Alphaville had fascinated me from the very first time, they're first album, Forever Young, will be always related to that period, with my youth and I believe that many fans feel the same. 🙋♀️🌺🎶💖🎶💖🌟🌟
@alnash1227
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@@dorinamihalache6671 💗👍👏🙋♀️
@alnash1227
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Я тогда часто задавалась вопром:,,Какие они?" Какие же они,люди по ту сторону ,,Железного занавеса"?" Музыка и литература формировала тогда мое отношение...А СМИ говорили иное...Хотя в 80х уже начались большие перемены...🤷♀️
Обожаю Альфавиль,они самые лучшие! 👏 👏 👏 💐 💐 💐
@svetlanan.2687
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Больше нечего добавить! Присоединяюсь!🤝
Thankyou, a Big hug.
One of my favorite tracks! I enjoyed episode 5! ❤ 🎧
Maravilloso!!! Marian hoy como ayer y siempre!!! Gracias por compartir esta charla hermosa Saludos desde Argentina"-
Maravilhoso Marian Gold❤️🇧🇷😍
Desde mi juventud que doy Gracias por su maravillosa música. Un regalo: ojalá los pueda ver en un recital por Argentina. Saludos!!!!
Trabalho maravilhoso. Amo bastante suas músicas. Curto muito Alphaville 😍😍😍😍😘
Sua família é linda a sua filha deus abençoe
Adorei ver esse vedeo com Marian Gold lindo sua voz a falar sua maneira gosto muito da maneira ele é físico tudo boa disposição vale tudo para mim boa pessoa um vocalista fantástico!! Amo a ele e sua banda Alpalvilhe!!! Abraço com carinho sempre tudo bom seu sorriso me encanta e seu sorriso!!! Parabens Alpalville!!! Marian Gold!!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰
👏👏👏👏love it
Interesting.. I was just recently reading about the 'dolphin communicator' and the 'isolation tank' guy (and am sure you can find his name online.) Quite an interesting fellow - according to what i had read, he has his own personal "maxim", having to deal with something with 'the province of the mind, and what one believes to be true', but maybe that's besides the point. Pretty far out guy, just like Timothy Leary.. not exactly sure whether i agree with everything they claimed, or where into, but respect their curiosity and innovation. Anyways, to leave you with a quote from Alphaville the film ~ "Je vous aime"
Foarte interesant!Imi place....👍👍👌👌👏👏👏👏❤❤
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28 C is very hot? for me is more than ok because normal temperature is more than 30 xD just kidding... I really crave for Summer in Berlin Symphonic version!!! definitely, one of my favourite ones that made me fall in love with the summer
Love these podcasts 🙂
Parabéns por belossima banda Alphaville
There might be a confusion here, to my knowledge Franck does not feature in the credits for Lassie. And if he did contribute, well, he is not credited 🙂
Bom dia as músicas dele são muito lindas ..Brasil. 10 8 ...2022.
@zenaidefreire2248
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Obrigado um ótimo novo dia
I think the scientist who Marian forgot the name of is John C. Lilly, who according to Wikipedia invented the isolation tank.
Faltam legendas ou dublagem em português (BR)...
Marian has never engaged in antisocial behavior,he has never talked about love and freedom to keep the audience's attention high.Anarchists are antisocial.Maybe Marian attended them because he was naive,because he believed they were against social injustice.Undoubtedly,antisocial individuals are not found only among those who are openly anarchists and the violation of rights is not only practiced with the damage of public goods,but above all with psychological violence.Every day,we see and hear individuals generous with smiles and greetings,but stingy with justice.They play the part of helpful people very well and they are often in the company.But in fact they only favor selfish"people"and hinder meek ones.Antisocial behaviors are widespread even among those who apparently exercise professions for the common good.To appear industrious,they often take photos and give lectures about their work.But,the deceptive appearance is unmasked by the few fruits of poor quality.All this is evidenced by the comparison with the simplicity and generosity of people who really love.The most authoritative example of true love has been given to us by the saints.They loved others to the point of heroism,they solved serious problems and gave large sums of money without taking pictures or giving lectures.We have learned of some of their good works just because there were other people who told them.
Metioning OMD as your early influence. I have to say You AV have much better established melodies and songs generally then this poor band.