DeFilm/Jesper Ranum [Archive] - Alphaville Forum

poul e

26 Mar 2001, 07:17

I´ve been listening a lot to the two DeFilm albums lately as I have borrowed a CD burner and transferred the best songs to CDR. I must say that the whole album "Coming to your heart soon" is really good. Especially the songs "Whale song", "I see light", "Make believe" and "Is it true" are great! And the Extended Remix of "I saw your dream" is fantastic!!!!

It´s just too bad that so few people know who this great band is/were!!!

hardin

26 Mar 2001, 17:07

Yes Poul,

I remember that Whale Song you put into the MiniDisc you sent to me.
It's very great, and the song has a meaning.

What do you/we/I do to change the world ???

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poul e

10 Mar 2002, 12:59

I´ve been "spreading the word" about Whale song lately and here´s the lyrics for that very beautiful song:

I see the light of the winter
I hear the sound of the summer
they say the atmosphere is burning
and that the deserts are returning

Hey you, what would you do to change the world
hey you, what should I do to change the world

Well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love
well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love

I know the whales of the ocean
I see the elephants in motion
I hear the moving of the thunder
I see the mountains going under

Hey you, what would you do to change the world
hey you, what should I do to change the world

Well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love
well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love

I guess that everybody is in it for love
I guess that everybody is in it for love
I guess that everybody’s in

Hey you, what would you do to change the world
hey you, what should I do to change the world
hey you, what would they do to change the world

Well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love
well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night

I guess that everybody is in it for love

Jesper Ranum 1986

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russharvey

10 Mar 2002, 15:31

Thanks Poul! Yes, this Whale song is very good! Very catchy, and I too have listened to it quite a bit since you sent it to me!

***This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!***

AV_defender

15 Mar 2002, 17:18

when you sent me the whale song it was all i listened to during the rest of the evening..i had to lock my outdoor so i could sing along and know that no one would surprise me in the middle of the concert.
i think this song has a little bit if "Afternoons In Utopia" in the lyrics aswell as in the music. i played the song for my mom,and she thought it was an unreleased Alphaville-song from Ds or something...and i agree,the singer of DeFilm and Marian have some voice similarities. although i dont find "I saw your dream" as good as "whale Song".the sound is completely different in any way.
but i really consider to buy a album right now..they seem to be a band worth listening to.

I'm just a shadow-You are the light

russharvey

16 Mar 2002, 05:21

hehehe.... I have shared this whale song with 4 people now and they all just love it!!!!

***This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!***

poul e

16 Mar 2002, 08:02

@Russ: Nice to hear! The song is too good to be kept a secret!!

@Defender: Well....DeFilm never released anything on CD so for you to buy their records you will need to go to a place where they sell used vinyl records. DeFilm released only 2 albums "DeFilm" and "Coming to your heart soon" and 3 singles "I saw your dream" (7" and 12", "Bitter surprise" (7" and 12") and "Whale song" (only 7"). And it´s very hard to find those records, even here in Denmark. But as far as I´m concerned the 2 solo albums (released on CD in 1993 and 1999) of Jesper Ranum (one of 2 leadsingers and writer of most of the songs) are a lot better than the 2 DeFilm albums. I only have one of those solo albums and it´s really good, but I´ve listened to a couple of songs from the second one (called "Second") and they´re equally great.

To find out more about DeFilm and Jesper Ranum visit http://www.ranum.net/defilm/index.htm
Some of this page is only in Danish though.

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poul e

10 Apr 2003, 19:09

I have been e-mailing a bit with Jesper Ranum these past few days. He´s very busy making jingles, TV spots and commercials, but he says that he has a couple of new songs waiting to get out. So I can´t wait for more news on that....

I have his album "Second" now and I must say that it´s really great! It´s surely one of the bestproduced albums I have...the sound is extremely crisp/pure! Too bad that all songs aren´t as great as they´re wellproduced...but songs like "Losing my direction", "Phonecall", "Just a dream" & "You are the night" are REALLY great!!!

I was hoping that the 2 DeFilm albums would be released on CD sometime in the future but I´m afraid they have no plans to do that. But perhaps he´s gonna send me CDRs of the 2 albums...I´m REALLY hoping for that!!!!

poul e

23 Apr 2003, 14:22

I got a new e-mail from Jesper Ranum today. He had a really great offer for me....2 boxes of DeFilm records and extra stuff (no idea what that is) which I can get if I pay for the boxes (DKK 125,- each) and postage. Naturally I transferred money to his account right away and now I´m waiting for some very exciting stuff to arrive at my doorstep!!

Furthermore he told me that he & DeFilm are planning to release a DVD with their videos and lots of extra material....news about this will be found on www.ranum.net/defilm/index.htm later...

Kaz

28 Apr 2003, 00:17

I've just been introduced to DeFilm by Poul e for the first time. What can I say? 'Whalesong' is wonderful! I'm in love with this superb song. It's so melancholy and beautiful and yes, there are Alphaville and Marian Gold similarities. It's exactly what I like to listen to and I really wish I'd heard it long before now.

I'm on my tenth listen tonight...

Agnes

28 Apr 2003, 00:21

Just keep on informing us, Poul!!! This band (and their singer) is too good to leave out anything on them!!!
And I'm still very thankful to you for sharing this music with us....

*listens to Whales at least for the 7th time*

poul e

28 Apr 2003, 10:51

I´m really happy that you like Whale song!! Now try this one:

I see light

There´s a time in every life
There´s a time when it all begins
And the shine in your eyes tonight
Reflecting all the power that I´m feeling inside
I see light, our love is a fantasy

There´s a word in every youth
There´s a word of unspoken truth
We need every single man on the wings again
We need every single man on the wings again
I see light, our love is a fantasy

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, our love is a fantasy

There´s a time in every life
There´s a time for the end to come
And the shine in your eyes tonight
Reflecting all the anger that I´m feeling inside
I see light, our love is a fantasy

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, our love is a fantasy

Fantasy, our love is, fantasy
Fantasy, fantasy, our love is
Fantasy, fantasy

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, that sometimes it´s hard

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, our love is a fantasy

Jesper Ranum 1987

"I see light" is also from DeFilm´s 2nd (and last[cry]) album. Jesper Ranum wasn´t a full member of DeFilm anymore on this album, but he wrote 3 songs and the 2 (WS & ISL) of them are the best songs on the album....

Kaz

28 Apr 2003, 11:05

Just downloaded that one and listening to it now. Impressions to follow...

Kaz

28 Apr 2003, 11:13

OK, first impressions...

When I read the words, it looked promising. However, it only merited one hearing from me - I wasn't struck on it at all, not like I was instantly struck on 'Whalesong'. It doesn't have the 'tug-at-your-heartstrings- factor that 'Whalesong' has in my opinion.

It might grow on me after a few more hearings - you never know...

poul e

28 Apr 2003, 12:09

I agree Kaz. And like I said unlike Whale song it takes some time to grow on you....but I really like it now...after listening to it about 200 times ;) But try it 5-10 times and if you still don´t like you might never do....

But it´s no secret that Whale song is THE special DeFilm song! It´s also better than any Ranum solosong, but IMO it´s because Whale song is unique!!

Btw...I got a little package from Jesper Ranum the other day containing remastered versions of the 2 DeFilm albums + 2 remixes. The boxes he was talking about don´t exist....it´s just because he can´t take money for the CDs because of legal rights....

poul e

28 Apr 2003, 12:37

OK...as I´m pretty certain that "Whale song" never will be released again and it´s VERY difficult to find I´ve decided to send an mp3 of it to those that are interested. It´s just too good a song to keep secret!!!

PM or e-mail me and I´ll send it to you thru MSN or e-mail. But please keep this mp3 sharing talk to pms, chats and e-mails as it´s illegal to make mp3s and share them with others.

Kaz

28 Apr 2003, 14:36

I think you may be right about 'I See Light'. It's not too bad really and it may grow on me. I'll give it a few more goes and keep you posted.

I'm still listening to 'Whalesong' btw...

poul e

28 Apr 2003, 14:39

@Kaz: Agnes has told me that she loves "I see light" just as much as "Whale song" now :-))

Agnes

28 Apr 2003, 14:48

@Poul & Kaz:

Absolutely. [smile] Maybe I love "I See Light" even more than "Whales" - though I would really be in trouble if I had to choose between these songs...

[love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2][love2]

[smile][smile][smile][smile][smile]

poul e

28 Apr 2003, 14:49

I can´t wait to hear what MaliaM thinks. And if more people wants to listen to DeFilm....

Kaz

28 Apr 2003, 16:14

OMG!! I'm upset now - I'm so left out! [wink]

I suppose it's 'horse for courses' really. And Whalesong is my horse on my course LOL!

Alien

29 Apr 2003, 21:54

Whale song is really very beautiful one!

*can't stop listening to it*

Mags

30 Apr 2003, 03:27

I have been listening to Whale song again, and again, and again, and again...all day long! I absolutely LOVE it. Thank you Poul e!!!

[love][love][love][love][love][love][love][love][love][love][love]

poul e

30 Apr 2003, 10:09

Here´s the complete list of DeFilm & Ranum releases:

DeFilm:

DeFilm - LP (1985)

1. I saw your dream
2. Bitter surprise
3. Yellow in my head
4. Julia
5. Love is over
6. 747
7. Eat the telegram
8. Cuba Libre
9. Turkish delight
10.Here we are my friends

I saw your dream - 7" & 12" single (1985)

1. I saw your dream (Extended remix)
2. Julia

Bitter surprise - 7" & 12" single (1985)

1. Bitter surprise (Extended remix)
2. ?

Coming to your heart soon - LP (1987)

1. Your man is at war
2. Nothing comes easy
3. Whale song
4. Together
5. Make believe
6. Jennifer
7. I see light
8. The house
9. Frigid & Freud
10.Is it true

Whale song - 7" single (1987)

1. Whale song
2. Frigid & Freud

Jesper Ranum:

Slowdown - CD (1993)

1. Standing in the rain
2. Maybe later
3. Photograph
4. A game you can't control
5. Hiding from the sun
6. Your magical love
7. The power and the glory
8. Mirror on the wall
9. Waiting for the fall
10.Like a flower
11.Slowdown (instrumental)

Second - CD (1999)

1. Give it a try
2. Phonecall
3. You are the night
4. Just a dream
5. Running on the edge
6. The wind in the trees
7. Losing my direction
8. Superdream
9. Psychic healing
10.What love is all about
11.Second (instrumental)

I think "Photograph" from the Ranum "Slowdown" album also was released as a single, but I haven´t been able to find a picture of it. And I don´t know which song is on the b-side of "Bitter surprise", but I´m pretty sure that it´s just an album song.

I have the 2 DeFilm LPs, I saw your dream 12", Whale song 7", the 2 Ranum CDs and Phonecall and Photograph Promo CD singles. So even if I´ve been looking for the Bitter surprise singles for many years now I still haven´t been able to find them. But I hope I will some day....

MalilaM

11 May 2003, 20:35

I have been telling Poul E. about my listening to these songs by mail, but I would like to share this here.

Needless to say 'Whalesong' is my favourite. I've liked more the sound in DéFilm's songs than Ranum's ones, maybe because I liked very much Tommy Corfixen's voice --a lot more than Jesper Ranum's--, and because it reminds me of the sound of early Alan Parsons Project, which I love.

About Ranum's work, I like more "Slowdown", although the song I liked the more of those that Poul was so kind to send me is 'You are the night', which belongs to "Second".
Very sweet music.

I have been under a lot of pressure these days and these songs have been soothing me for a while. They gave me back a sense of melody from a new source. I really can't say I did not like one of them.

Thanks a lot, Poul.

poul e

21 Jan 2008, 13:57

Finally there are some news to tell !!!

I have just received an e-mail from Jesper Ranum that the new songs for the next album are almost ready to be released. He's gonna send me an mp3 of one of the songs soon...I can't wait!!!

btw...I updated a couple of messages in this topic....I have found some more of the old stuff since I wrote this message and there were some dead links to photos and stuff that I deleted...

I will keep you updated....

MalilaM

21 Jan 2008, 17:17

That sounds very interesting.

"Standing in the Rain" is still one of my all time favourite songs, and I listen to the CD I burned with the songs you let us hear very often. [smile]

Any advances on how the album will be sold?

russharvey

21 Jan 2008, 17:50

I too love Whale Song!

Now I want to hear I See Light!!!

poul e

21 Jan 2008, 17:52

@MalilaM: I don't know more than what I wrote here, but my guess is that the CD will be sold in Danish shops and perhaps some online shops in other countries. I will keep you updated.

FallenAngel

21 Jan 2008, 18:27

Thanks Poul! Always interested in great music!

poul e

21 Jan 2008, 19:23

After this message from Jesper Ranum I got a sudden urge to listen to DeFilm and Ranum. "Whale song" is still my favourite and also among my all-time-favourite songs by any artist. But songs like "I see light", "I saw your dream" by DeFilm and "Losing my direction" by Ranum are almost just as great!!!

poul e

15 Sep 2008, 13:54

I received an e-mail from Jesper Ranum today. It's great news.....the CD is almost ready and he is working on a webshop!!! This sounds VERY interesting!!!

wii

15 Sep 2008, 14:14

Is this a new song ? It sounds like I´ve heard it before, very nice indeed....

poul e

15 Sep 2008, 14:15

No....it's from his second album.

He promised to send me an mp3 of one of his new songs, but I guess he forgot about that....

wii

15 Sep 2008, 14:19

Ahhh, that explains it, in any case, I like it a lot.

poul e

15 Sep 2008, 14:29

Especially the production of his second album is second to none....I actually heard that this album ranks as the best Danish produced album ever among Danish "music people". And Jesper does everything himself!

I actually asked if he would consider producing David's album but unfortunately he doesn't have time for it....

FallenAngel

15 Sep 2008, 14:56

Great music Poul!!! Thanks![beer]

MalilaM

15 Sep 2008, 18:23

Thank you, Poul!

This is definitely one of my favourite songs. [smile]

*will stay tuned for next album news* [smile2]

poul e

16 Sep 2008, 10:46

You're welcome MalilaM....I made higher quality rips of all DeFilm/Ranum songs than those I once sent you.

davidhorizon

16 Sep 2008, 10:55

Very nice song. And very well produced of course!

Mateusz

16 Sep 2008, 12:06

about two uploaded songs: "GREAT!!! Nice, beautiful and clear! Soft instruments and good guitar rythm! Thanks for upload :) :) :)" There is one answer on this all: "alphaville connectting people ;)"

poul e

19 Sep 2008, 16:51

I think it's too bad that so few people know about the music by Defilm and Jesper Ranum!!!!!!!!!!

poul e

19 Sep 2008, 16:57

I have said it before and I will say it again....Whale song is one of the best songs ever by any artist.

Whale song

I see the light of the winter
I hear the sound of the summer
they say the atmosphere is burning
and that the deserts are returning

Hey you, what would you do to change the world
hey you, what should I do to change the world

Well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love
well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love

I know the whales of the ocean
I see the elephants in motion
I hear the moving of the thunder
I see the mountains going under

Hey you, what would you do to change the world
hey you, what should I do to change the world

Well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love
well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love

I guess that everybody is in it for love
I guess that everybody is in it for love
I guess that everybody’s in

Hey you, what would you do to change the world
hey you, what should I do to change the world
hey you, what would they do to change the world

Well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night
I guess that everybody is in it for love
well I could sort it out allright
and I would kiss you at night

I guess that everybody is in it for love

Jesper Ranum 1986

MalilaM

19 Sep 2008, 18:56

Thank you very much, Poul!!

These ones allow appreciating the songs a lot better indeed. [spin]

FallenAngel

19 Sep 2008, 18:59

Amen. Indeed a great artist and damn good music!
Thanks Poul!! [beer]

poul e

23 Sep 2008, 13:05

One of my absolute favourite songs by DeFilm/Jesper Ranum is "I see light"!

I see light

There´s a time in every life
There´s a time when it all begins
And the shine in your eyes tonight
Reflecting all the power that I´m feeling inside
I see light, our love is a fantasy

There´s a word in every youth
There´s a word of unspoken truth
We need every single man on the wings again
We need every single man on the wings again
I see light, our love is a fantasy

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, our love is a fantasy

There´s a time in every life
There´s a time for the end to come
And the shine in your eyes tonight
Reflecting all the anger that I´m feeling inside
I see light, our love is a fantasy

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, our love is a fantasy

Fantasy, our love is, fantasy
Fantasy, fantasy, our love is
Fantasy, fantasy

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, that sometimes it´s hard

I see light, shining on you and me
Our love is a fantasy
We´ll make it for just one night
It´s burning just like a disease
So come on baby tell me please, our love is a fantasy

Jesper Ranum 1987

wii

23 Sep 2008, 13:45

Poul E, can you get Jesper Ranum in here ?

That would be cool ?

poul e

23 Sep 2008, 13:56

Perhaps I can. I will ask him when his album and/or webshop is finished.

If he gets in here I have to remove all the uploads and traces of them....it's better that he uploads the stuff himself [wink]

Mateusz

23 Sep 2008, 15:12

Next very good songs! (I See Light is in AV style i think ;) I must to listen Whale Song. It's strange i didn't see Whale Song before (in active topics or forum index)... anyway thank You for great stuffs!

Mateusz

23 Sep 2008, 15:20

Whale Song is perfect too. Very great stuff. Thanks for all, who are searching another good records. I will say it again "alphaville.. conectting people"

poul e

24 Sep 2008, 19:56

I have introduced you to several songs by DeFilm and Jesper Ranum but it seems like I have more or less "forgotten" the song that started it all. "I saw your dream" was the first single released back in 1985 and it was a hit in Denmark and some Asian countries as far as I remember. The single version is great but the extended version is an absolute killersong and one of my favourite extended versions by any artist.

I saw your dream

I find your view on life is beautiful
It’s not naive It’s just an unspoiled feeling
if all the others caught the childish nerve
then Shangri-La would be for good around us.

Don’t you know that I’m so stuck in life
I keep on searching for the new direction
consciense whisper in my ear
but I can’t use it, so I make it disappear.

I saw your dreams
I saw the love that you gave away
(I saw your dreams)
I saw your dreams, and what a beautiful dream
How could you loose it, how could you loose
I saw your dreams, I saw the love that you gave away
(I saw your dreams)

Don’t you know that I’m so stuck in life
I keep on searching for the new direction
if all the others caught the childish nerve
the Shangri-La would be for good around us.

I saw your dreams
I saw the love that you gave away
(I saw your dreams)
I saw your dreams, and what a beautiful dream
How could you loose it, how could you loose
I saw your dreams, I saw the love that you gave away
(I saw your dreams)

I saw your face
It was the face I love
(I saw your face)
I saw your dream
It was the dream I love
It was the dream I love
I saw your dream
I saw your dream, I saw your way
It was the dream I love
I saw your dream, I saw your way
I saw your dream
(I saw your dream, I saw your way)
How could you lose it, how could you lose it
(I saw your dream, I saw your way)
I saw your dream
(I saw your dream, I saw your way)
How could you lose it, how could you lose it.

FallenAngel

24 Sep 2008, 20:10

Is this already so great, what is then the extended version??

Mateusz

24 Sep 2008, 22:46

i agree, great!

poul e

26 Sep 2008, 13:37

A couple of you seem to be interested in the long version so here it is. I think this song is very typical for the mid 80s. The long version can be likened to long versions of songs like "Sun always shines on TV", "Sounds like a melody" and "Square rooms". So if you like those songs you really should give this one a chance !!!

FallenAngel

26 Sep 2008, 14:04

Woooohooooo!!!! I am so happy with it!!! [beer][party][drink]

poul e

26 Sep 2008, 14:06

Great JP! I knew you would like it [smile] When you get the chance you should play it LOUD on your stereo....then it's even better!!!

Mateusz

26 Sep 2008, 15:36

Oh Yeah! Turn up the speakers!!! And this woman voice... achhh... "I saw Your dream".... GREAT, GREAT, great beat ;)

wii

26 Sep 2008, 15:50

Yeah, I have the 12" version already, great work, 12" in the 80's were the best [wink]

Mateusz

30 Sep 2008, 23:10

poul e! thanks for act of desperation ;) ...i mean His permission... because of You, now i know very good bands. Sometimes the diverse is necessary ;) thanks again. It will be nice to see him here :)

poul e

06 Oct 2008, 16:21

All uploads removed. Contact me if you missed out or you want more [wink]

poul e

17 Oct 2008, 22:11

I have created a fangroup for DeFilm on Facebook. You are all very welcome to join! I expect Jesper Ranum and perhaps also a couple of the other bandmembers to join the group so it might get really interesting for fans of DeFilm!

Jesper just told me today that work on both album and website is progressing. The new website should be online before christmas but he isn't willing to set a time for the album release yet....

Mateusz

17 Oct 2008, 23:25

yes DeFilm is so great!!! I will join quickly! :) "...i saw Your dream, i saw Your dream..."... "i see light..." achh... great!

poul e

21 Nov 2010, 09:22

I just had a nice chat with Jesper Ranum on Facebook. He is working on something exciting which is related to DeFilm. It is not a reunion.

My guess is that they have polished the 2 DeFilm albums and will finally release them on CD....but he promised to keep me updated [smile]

MalilaM

23 Nov 2010, 00:28

That sounds nice... hopefully there will be an international online platform to have access to it. [smile]

poul e

23 Nov 2010, 06:55

@Malila: Yes...allthough that is my best guess it could also be an updated website which I know they have been working on earlier. But unless it's with a lot of downloads it's not that exciting....and Jesper sounded excited [wink]

FallenAngel

23 Nov 2010, 09:21

Thanks for the information Poul, it sounds great that they maybe will put the albums on cd. Will keep an eye on this topic!

poul e

23 Jan 2011, 08:04

Jesper Ranum is at the Midem Festival in Cannes right now presenting something huge. He told me that he will keep me updated on more news asap....so we're getting close [wink]

poul e

17 Sep 2011, 23:47

Jesper Ranum's new website is now up and running. You can listen to both DeFilm albums, both Ranum solo albums and a lot of other stuff at http://www.pickupsongs.com/#/albums.html/

Sappy

19 Sep 2011, 19:42

Jesper Ranum's new website is now up and running. You can listen to both DeFilm albums, both Ranum solo albums and a lot of other stuff at http://www.pickupsongs.com/#/albums.html/

Cool site......the DeFilm album 'Coming To Your Heart Soon' is IMO one
of the best albums made ever...it's on my top 10, and it's from 1986 [smoke]

The sound recording is fantastic and very crispy too....awesome!