Heartbreak City - New Single - Page 9 - Alphaville Forum

humanracer · 15 Mar 2017, 21:02

I am assuming Heartbreak City is influenced by Robert W. Chambers' short story collection The King In Yellow about a *forbidden play which induces despair or madness in those who read it.

Here are some lines from the play. This section is known as Cassilda's song

Along the shore the cloud waves break,
The twin suns sink behind the lake,
The shadows lengthen
In Carcosa.
Strange is the night where black stars rise,
And strange moons circle through the skies,
But stranger still is
Lost Carcosa.
Songs that the Hyades shall sing,
Where flap the tatters of the King,
Must die unheard in
Dim Carcosa.
Song of my soul, my voice is dead,
Die thou, unsung, as tears unshed
Shall dry and die in
Lost Carcosa.

Krapplund · 16 Mar 2017, 18:34

"The new Alphaville single “Heartbreak City” is out today. The chorus is classic Alphaville, the rest is… not"

http://www.releasemagazine.net/new-a...deo-out-today/

humanracer · 16 Mar 2017, 18:36

True the chorus and verses are different but this was also the case on A Victory of Love!

Alien · 16 Mar 2017, 19:20

I just realized I've been listening to Heartbreak City on the loop for the last half an hour... so I guess I like it. :)

Kaz · 16 Mar 2017, 20:29

I've been humming it on the loop and played it at work this morning on You Tube, so I guess I like it too.

russharvey · 16 Mar 2017, 20:35

Yes, it certainly does grow on you........ I too have been listening on the loop! LOL

WOOKIEE · 17 Mar 2017, 04:09

I apologize if this has already been asked and answered - I'm new to this site.

I have been a lifelong Alphaville fan and absolutely love their music. I was fortunate to see Alphaville in my hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah in 1999. I am afraid they will never come back here.

I have noticed with this upcoming release of "Strange Attractor", there are not a lot of opportunities for us in America to download the new song "Heartbreak City" or even pre-order the new album.

Does anybody have any tips on how to do this? I tried pre-ordering the new album via Amazon.de but my credit card was denied because it was not issued in Germany.

Will the album eventually be released in the U.S?

Thanks in advance!

shapeseven · 17 Mar 2017, 06:43

According to Claudia the album will be released in the US (at least the digital version) a few weeks later.

spacetourist_2010 · 17 Mar 2017, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOOKIEE

I have noticed with this upcoming release of "Strange Attractor", there are not a lot of opportunities for us in America to download the new song "Heartbreak City" or even pre-order the new album.

Does anybody have any tips on how to do this? I tried pre-ordering the new album via Amazon.de but my credit card was denied because it was not issued in Germany.

Try pre-ordering here:

http://www.poponaut.de/advanced_sear...727fc6&x=0&y=0

humanracer · 18 Mar 2017, 18:31

Of course there will be a physical CD of the album. In fact you can pre order it right now from amazon.de.

As regards a physical cd of the single...probably not. Very few people buy CD singles.

16 Mar 2017, 18:34	#82
Krapplund Dream Keeper www.krapplund.com Join Date: 09 Nov 2000 Location: Emmaboda, Sweden. Posts: 17,536	"The new Alphaville single “Heartbreak City” is out today. The chorus is classic Alphaville, the rest is… not" http://www.releasemagazine.net/new-a...deo-out-today/ "Alphaville ohne Bernhard ist wie eine Apfelstrudel ohne apfel" 17'04'2003 www.krapplund.com

16 Mar 2017, 19:20	#84
Alien Trapped in Dreams Join Date: 10 May 2001 Location: CHG MO RUS Posts: 17,200	I just realized I've been listening to Heartbreak City on the loop for the last half an hour... so I guess I like it. :) *MADE IN USSR*

16 Mar 2017, 20:29	#85
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	I've been humming it on the loop and played it at work this morning on You Tube, so I guess I like it too. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

16 Mar 2017, 20:35	#86
russharvey Dream Keeper Join Date: 13 Jan 2001 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon, USA Posts: 3,893	Yes, it certainly does grow on you........ I too have been listening on the loop! LOL *This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!*

17 Mar 2017, 04:09	#87
WOOKIEE Dreamer Join Date: 17 Mar 2017 Posts: 1	Hello all! I have a question for Alphaville Fans in the U.S. I apologize if this has already been asked and answered - I'm new to this site. I have been a lifelong Alphaville fan and absolutely love their music. I was fortunate to see Alphaville in my hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah in 1999. I am afraid they will never come back here. I have noticed with this upcoming release of "Strange Attractor", there are not a lot of opportunities for us in America to download the new song "Heartbreak City" or even pre-order the new album. Does anybody have any tips on how to do this? I tried pre-ordering the new album via Amazon.de but my credit card was denied because it was not issued in Germany. Will the album eventually be released in the U.S? Thanks in advance!

15 Mar 2017, 21:02	#81
humanracer Dreamer Join Date: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 215	I am assuming Heartbreak City is influenced by Robert W. Chambers' short story collection The King In Yellow about a *forbidden play which induces despair or madness in those who read it. Here are some lines from the play. This section is known as Cassilda's song Along the shore the cloud waves break, The twin suns sink behind the lake, The shadows lengthen In Carcosa. Strange is the night where black stars rise, And strange moons circle through the skies, But stranger still is Lost Carcosa. Songs that the Hyades shall sing, Where flap the tatters of the King, Must die unheard in Dim Carcosa. Song of my soul, my voice is dead, Die thou, unsung, as tears unshed Shall dry and die in Lost Carcosa.

16 Mar 2017, 18:36	#83
humanracer Dreamer Join Date: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 215	True the chorus and verses are different but this was also the case on A Victory of Love!

17 Mar 2017, 06:43	#88
shapeseven Astral Buddy Join Date: 20 Apr 2011 Posts: 946	According to Claudia the album will be released in the US (at least the digital version) a few weeks later.

18 Mar 2017, 18:31	#90
humanracer Dreamer Join Date: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 215	Of course there will be a physical CD of the album. In fact you can pre order it right now from amazon.de. As regards a physical cd of the single...probably not. Very few people buy CD singles.