Catching Rays On Giant (DVD) - Page 4 - Alphaville Forum

MalilaM · 19 Nov 2010, 20:29

@Kaz: You weren't the only one... I was also wondering when I saw the tracklist on Amazon. [smile2]

JaJaJa · 21 Nov 2010, 16:34

Btw. the t-bone RM 700 is a really fine ribbon microphone and it's extremely cheap.
But I hardly believe MG would use it for singing, much less in the studio...[smile2]

Stylish enough for posing though, I think Marilyn Manson and others did that too...

Probably it's from the set of David P. Goodes, noisy as he used to play...

jetset · 27 Nov 2010, 14:04

From what I can read, french people are also puzzled by the absence of english subtitles. To know that even the Report from Mexico (fan tape) is subtitled...
By the way, any hidden bonus such as a full concert :) ?

Kaz · 27 Nov 2010, 14:34

Nope, no concert.

I think the DVD was made with only German-speaking lands in mind, since these are the focus of the record company at first, and that, to me, is a bit of a lack of forethought. I'm assuming it was on the part of the record company. Even if Alphaville didn't have a worldwide fan base, in these days of the internet, where attention can be grabbed quickly and with hardly any effort, I think it's very important to use a Lingua Franca. Sadly German is not one.

Kaz · 27 Nov 2010, 14:37

On the DVD, Marian says the idea for the title Catching Rays On Giant was not his. He was inspired by something to do with a Hollywood actor. And that's all he's telling. He wants us to work out the engima for ourselves.

JaJaJa · 27 Nov 2010, 15:10

One should add it was a Hollywood actor from the 50s I think. James Dean perhaps?

Kaz · 27 Nov 2010, 15:25

Yes, it was an actor from the 50s. Forgot to say that.

That's who I was thinking J-Man...but isn't that a bit too obvious?

JaJaJa · 27 Nov 2010, 15:28

It probably wouldn't fit a subtle album like CROG...

Kaz · 27 Nov 2010, 15:30

Maybe it was someone who had something to do with Dean. I've been looking for the interesting sentence that Marian mentions...

TheBlue · 03 Dec 2010, 16:30

At least I cot my physical copy of the album! Just watched the DVD, and it was definitely worth buying, even though MG speaks so quickly and unclear that I can't understand a slightest bit of what he's saying. But it was so good to see those playing clips and David and Martin talking what they think.

Only thing is that those 3D glasses are pathetic! [smile2]

19 Nov 2010, 20:29	#31
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JaJaJa Rebel Dreamer Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: Solar Driftwood Posts: 11,064	Btw. the t-bone RM 700 is a really fine ribbon microphone and it's extremely cheap. But I hardly believe MG would use it for singing, much less in the studio...[smile2] Stylish enough for posing though, I think Marilyn Manson and others did that too... Probably it's from the set of David P. Goodes, noisy as he used to play... Attached Images Между нами дураками естъ один большой дурак. Раз, два, три - Это верно ты!

27 Nov 2010, 14:34	#34
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Nope, no concert. I think the DVD was made with only German-speaking lands in mind, since these are the focus of the record company at first, and that, to me, is a bit of a lack of forethought. I'm assuming it was on the part of the record company. Even if Alphaville didn't have a worldwide fan base, in these days of the internet, where attention can be grabbed quickly and with hardly any effort, I think it's very important to use a Lingua Franca. Sadly German is not one. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

27 Nov 2010, 14:37	#35
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	On the DVD, Marian says the idea for the title Catching Rays On Giant was not his. He was inspired by something to do with a Hollywood actor. And that's all he's telling. He wants us to work out the engima for ourselves. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

27 Nov 2010, 15:10	#36
JaJaJa Rebel Dreamer Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: Solar Driftwood Posts: 11,064	One should add it was a Hollywood actor from the 50s I think. James Dean perhaps? Между нами дураками естъ один большой дурак. Раз, два, три - Это верно ты!

27 Nov 2010, 14:04	#33
jetset Dreamer Join Date: 02 Jul 2002 Location: FRANCE \ Nice Posts: 2,265	From what I can read, french people are also puzzled by the absence of english subtitles. To know that even the Report from Mexico (fan tape) is subtitled... By the way, any hidden bonus such as a full concert :) ?

27 Nov 2010, 15:25	#37
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Yes, it was an actor from the 50s. Forgot to say that. That's who I was thinking J-Man...but isn't that a bit too obvious? Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

27 Nov 2010, 15:28	#38
JaJaJa Rebel Dreamer Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: Solar Driftwood Posts: 11,064	It probably wouldn't fit a subtle album like CROG... Между нами дураками естъ один большой дурак. Раз, два, три - Это верно ты!

27 Nov 2010, 15:30	#39
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Maybe it was someone who had something to do with Dean. I've been looking for the interesting sentence that Marian mentions... Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

03 Dec 2010, 16:30	#40
TheBlue Elevator Join Date: 21 Mar 2007 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 634	At least I cot my physical copy of the album! Just watched the DVD, and it was definitely worth buying, even though MG speaks so quickly and unclear that I can't understand a slightest bit of what he's saying. But it was so good to see those playing clips and David and Martin talking what they think. Only thing is that those 3D glasses are pathetic! [smile2] One really can't argue with mathematical theorem -Stephen Hawking