Völlig losgelöst
May 5th, 2009
Many of my friends only know the English version of Peter Schilling’s “Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst).” I never even heard said version which was an international hit until far after I had fallen in love with the original version in Deutsch. The English version just sounds so off, but I guess for some kids they grew up on it.
Back when myspace was still relevant in the world of social networking, I made a music profile for the song since the only other profiles up had the English version (my first exposure to it) to put it on my profile (yes, yes I did). I recall some woman sending me messages being excited at the potential of the profile really being Peter Schilling. I am kind of shocked that people don’t know that it’s a retelling of “Space Oddity,” which makes me feel like some nerd when they don’t believe me. In any case, it was also included in my Contempt mix and originally put on a mix for me by Luke, many moons ago.
More regular posting again soon, maybe. Or just an indefinite hiatus, life has been too busy (shocking for being unemployed right?) Contrary to popular assumption, I don’t sit on my ass all day. But I do want to post about the Throbbing Gristle show and my current obsession with German Darkwave (X-mal Deutschland!). For now you can follow the Farced twitter.
Enjoy the track, it’s the only one on hypem that is the German version. I try to avoid posting tracks that have been posted to The Hype Machine before (unless they are no longer available for download).
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
May 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Sybil, darling… aren’t you, like, 17 years old or something? How do you know Peter Schilling? This track was THE RAGE when I was a fresh-faced high schooler, and I still love it so (especially towards the end when he hits that “hoooOOOOooomme” refrain. Great goddamn stuff. And anyone who doesn’t realize the “Space Oddity” connection is a slackjawed choad who should be slapped across the gums repeatedly.
Seek out his late 80’s single “The Different Story” as well. Prefabricated euro-synthpop, yes, but gorgeous all the same.
Repeat after me: X-mal Deutschland YES, Clan of Xymox NO!
May 5th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Because I am amazing, Alex that’s how!
For the record I am 16 years old. Hah, I WISH! I am old enough to drink thank you very much! Please remind me to comment on Flaming Pablum and call you an old coot!
I remember the video for The Different Story with the white horse, ha!
May 8th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I listened to this song 4 times just now! I definitely like the German version more.