The next Marian/AV album? - Page 3 - Alphaville Forum

Agnes · 06 Aug 2003, 15:19

I voted for "more synth"... though I know that Marian will not ask us what kind of music he should make in the future.
For me AV will always be the synth-pop band of the 1980's - however anacronistic it may sound... but I'm just a foolish, incurable day-dreamer.

Krapplund · 06 Aug 2003, 17:21

I voted for "More Synths"....a big part why got a HEAVY ALPHAVILLE FAN!!!

Kaz · 06 Aug 2003, 17:27

Could be just me but I don't see AV as purely a synth band anyway, never have. Everything they do is different from what has gone past, and will continue to be. That's what draws me to AV, the variety and the lack of fear to try out new styles. If a certain style suits a certain song, that's fine. Yeah synths are great, but it's not the be all and end all for me.

Yeah, AV did synth at the start (1984 that was all there was really) but now they've changed. Could say the same about Duran Duran and Depeche Mode...

Time moves on...things change...people change...

Clare · 06 Aug 2003, 17:40

It's not just you Kaz, the more experimental Alphaville are the better for me. There are lots of synth acts out there, Alphaville are more than that to me.

Kaz · 06 Aug 2003, 17:42

Absolutely. If you want synth, you can listen to any of those bands.

Alphaville is Alphaville - unique and not in any catagory as far as I see it. That's why I love them - not for any synths or anything else. Oh, and Marian's voice...that you can't get anywhere else

I make no bones about the fact that I completely love CS. I think it's just right as far as what types of instrumentation should be included. Anyway, we can all show a preference but at the end of the day, Marian and the guys will do what they feel is right.

And, if we all had a say in it and a demo disc, what would be the point of buying it once it was completed? We're not Alphaville. We're the fans. Yes, it would be nice to think Marian takes our points of view into consideration, but if he feels under pressure to produce a certain type of music (eg. synth...), aren't we being just a tad like those record companies that he hates so much and got away from for the same reason?

Alphaville are the artists. What they want to do is good enough for me. Doesn't mean we have to like it...didn't someone say something about a role of a fan being a critical one somewhere in the CS discussion?

Yes, I know a lot of you won't like what I'm saying, but it's my opinion and as such, it counts

FallenAngel · 06 Aug 2003, 18:14

You are right Kaz, but when will I received my demo disc?[eyebrows]

poul e · 06 Aug 2003, 18:27

@Kaz: You & I will keep on argreeing to disagree.

It's great that we don't all share the same opinion....life would be boring then!!

And this "thing" about CS and it's style is not just about lack of synth, but just as much about worse production than usual! I know we have discussed whether or not music can be "perfect" but for me Alphaville is the only band who have had a musicstyle that to me was perfect! To me songs like FY, BIJ, SLAM, AVOL, JS, DWM, UNIDAD, Jerusalem, Sister Sun, Flame & Wishful thinking are what music is all about!! They were great when they came out a long time ago and they still are. There is no other band for me that has made so many songs that I just can't get tired of. Sure there's a couple of songs from OMD, A-ha, Howard Jones, Hooters etc that I still like, but not nearly as many as there is from Alphaville.

For me the best songs on CS are good but I'm sure they'll never be really great. There is just something missing for me. It could be Bernhard, it could be synth & it could be something in the production. Fact is that it just doesn't hit home for me. I'm just hoping that the next AV/Marian release will be as wellproduced as the fabolous "Salvation" and then hopefully the songs will be strong enough. Actually I think that songs like "Shadows she said" & "Zoo" could be fantastic if they had the "right" production....

MalilaM · 06 Aug 2003, 19:07

@Poul: great poll, but actually, I would vote with you for the missing option: "More production" [approve]

@Wii: Mellencamp is nice rock, but I can't help but like AV's rocking trend

What I voted? more guitars of course

*Alien, you're not alone*

wii · 06 Aug 2003, 19:08

@ poul e - you know I agree with 100% ! but it´s nice to see how many different views in music we all have (even talking about the same band).

Kaz · 06 Aug 2003, 19:16

@ Malila

I also like the rocking trend

, but I'm from that generation (60s/70s)

06 Aug 2003, 15:19	#21
Agnes Dreamer Join Date: 23 Jan 2002 Location: Dunakeszi, , Hungary. Posts: 2,225	I voted for "more synth"... though I know that Marian will not ask us what kind of music he should make in the future. For me AV will always be the synth-pop band of the 1980's - however anacronistic it may sound... but I'm just a foolish, incurable day-dreamer. * Say GOURANGA, and be happy! *

06 Aug 2003, 17:21	#22
Krapplund Dream Keeper www.krapplund.com Join Date: 09 Nov 2000 Location: Emmaboda, Sweden. Posts: 17,539	I voted for "More Synths"....a big part why got a HEAVY ALPHAVILLE FAN!!! "Alphaville ohne Bernhard ist wie eine Apfelstrudel ohne apfel" 17'04'2003 www.krapplund.com

06 Aug 2003, 17:27	#23
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Could be just me but I don't see AV as purely a synth band anyway, never have. Everything they do is different from what has gone past, and will continue to be. That's what draws me to AV, the variety and the lack of fear to try out new styles. If a certain style suits a certain song, that's fine. Yeah synths are great, but it's not the be all and end all for me. Yeah, AV did synth at the start (1984 that was all there was really) but now they've changed. Could say the same about Duran Duran and Depeche Mode... Time moves on...things change...people change... Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

06 Aug 2003, 17:40	#24
Clare Alphanut Join Date: 31 Mar 2001 Location: By a river, near Fort William in view of Ben Nevis Posts: 9,969	It's not just you Kaz, the more experimental Alphaville are the better for me. There are lots of synth acts out there, Alphaville are more than that to me. "I've had many sobering thoughts in my life.... ....it was them what drove me to drink!" [drunk] Grandad, Only Fools and Horses (UK sitcom)

06 Aug 2003, 17:42	#25
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Absolutely. If you want synth, you can listen to any of those bands. Alphaville is Alphaville - unique and not in any catagory as far as I see it. That's why I love them - not for any synths or anything else. Oh, and Marian's voice...that you can't get anywhere else I make no bones about the fact that I completely love CS. I think it's just right as far as what types of instrumentation should be included. Anyway, we can all show a preference but at the end of the day, Marian and the guys will do what they feel is right. And, if we all had a say in it and a demo disc, what would be the point of buying it once it was completed? We're not Alphaville. We're the fans. Yes, it would be nice to think Marian takes our points of view into consideration, but if he feels under pressure to produce a certain type of music (eg. synth...), aren't we being just a tad like those record companies that he hates so much and got away from for the same reason? Alphaville are the artists. What they want to do is good enough for me. Doesn't mean we have to like it...didn't someone say something about a role of a fan being a critical one somewhere in the CS discussion? Yes, I know a lot of you won't like what I'm saying, but it's my opinion and as such, it counts Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

06 Aug 2003, 18:14	#26
FallenAngel Some Kind Of Angel Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: In the middle of the riddle... Posts: 23,740	You are right Kaz, but when will I received my demo disc?[eyebrows] You can do just what you wanna You can kill or you can die Be a beggar or a princess But you'll never lose your style Ephemere - Fallen Angel

06 Aug 2003, 18:27	#27
poul e Dream Keeper Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Thisted, Denmark Posts: 7,069	@Kaz: You & I will keep on argreeing to disagree. It's great that we don't all share the same opinion....life would be boring then!! And this "thing" about CS and it's style is not just about lack of synth, but just as much about worse production than usual! I know we have discussed whether or not music can be "perfect" but for me Alphaville is the only band who have had a musicstyle that to me was perfect! To me songs like FY, BIJ, SLAM, AVOL, JS, DWM, UNIDAD, Jerusalem, Sister Sun, Flame & Wishful thinking are what music is all about!! They were great when they came out a long time ago and they still are. There is no other band for me that has made so many songs that I just can't get tired of. Sure there's a couple of songs from OMD, A-ha, Howard Jones, Hooters etc that I still like, but not nearly as many as there is from Alphaville. For me the best songs on CS are good but I'm sure they'll never be really great. There is just something missing for me. It could be Bernhard, it could be synth & it could be something in the production. Fact is that it just doesn't hit home for me. I'm just hoping that the next AV/Marian release will be as wellproduced as the fabolous "Salvation" and then hopefully the songs will be strong enough. Actually I think that songs like "Shadows she said" & "Zoo" could be fantastic if they had the "right" production....

06 Aug 2003, 19:07	#28
MalilaM Random Motion Join Date: 07 Jul 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 15,878	@Poul: great poll, but actually, I would vote with you for the missing option: "More production" [approve] @Wii: Mellencamp is nice rock, but I can't help but like AV's rocking trend What I voted? more guitars of course Alien, you're not alone ♪ ♫ ♪ I must be going crazy or the brandy's won the race ♪ ♫ ♪ 32

06 Aug 2003, 19:08	#29
wii Dream Master Join Date: 07 Nov 2000 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,703	@ poul e - you know I agree with 100% ! but it´s nice to see how many different views in music we all have (even talking about the same band).

06 Aug 2003, 19:16	#30
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	@ Malila I also like the rocking trend , but I'm from that generation (60s/70s) Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.