Maelstrom/Frank Mertens - Page 2 - Alphaville Forum

luis · 15 Mar 2001, 18:49

Hi there,

Sorry to disagree :(

I value Frank Mertens very much because he contributed to the composition of the very first ( and most known ) album.

But, there came a time in the late'80's, early 90's that demanded that the depth and power of the songs were presented with a more powerful sound. I think even Marian enjoys guitars ( not big solos, just power-chording in sync with the voice and synth ) in his and others' music.

Just a thought,

Luís.

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quote:Originally posted by hardin:

I think Franks talent is more valueable for AV than Rickys electric guitar...
misunderstand me right <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
I must say that I never liked guitars in AV songs...
cause AV for me is; synths, drummachines... and a fantastic voice.
And where does the guitar come into the picture??
I think Ricky have a little longhaired "hardrocker" style, and Frank is more "synther" style.
I think Franks personality is great. Something mystic and secret... like Alphaville it self.
Can't help it, Frank is my "all time" fav AV character :).
Ok, AV must work as a team, and maybe Ricky or Frank will make disharmony after all this years... but I still believe in a reunion *hoping for the best, but expecting the worst*

Wii: I have asked him, we'll see <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
And alpha-x; remember that it was Frank who made the melody of your fav song BIJ <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

hardin

stardustdawn · 15 Mar 2001, 21:19

I'd like to know if it's still possible to get a copy of Maelstrom somewhere.

The future exists, first in Imagination, then in Will, then in Reality.

AV_defender · 20 Mar 2001, 11:06

i hope he'll get into this forum..and marian as well,but that might take a little longer:(
i think that frank sound in AV is better or would have been better that ricky..who knows,maybe AV would have been on the world charts still today.it would be cool to know more about mertens,cause all my time with AV has only been with ricky..too little time with frankie..besides he is cooler than rick..more 80's in this guy..yeah.

your defender

Adiville · 20 Mar 2001, 15:49

AV can be in the top charts right now if they will only RErelease SLAVATION and will do a good promo.
Listen to this album - its so perfect and has the new sound. people can listen to it and it could be a hit in the clubs... such a shame.... somebody please do somehting !!! what are you blind <img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

<h6>
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Stefan · 20 Mar 2001, 21:18

yes!!! i think jut a cool video will be enought to roll away this album to the charts!

Avil · 20 Mar 2001, 23:27

So AV, what are you waiting for?? Go and do a nice video for Flame! I can see it in front of me...flames all around...*hehehe*

-I´m your best friend-the dream-

Adiville · 21 Mar 2001, 00:33

Flame is great but i think they need something more powerful for their "coming back"...
Like Guardian Angel, Wishful Thinking....
If they will take Wishful Thinking Physical Mix and will put it on the radio + will shoot a video clip than this is it - TOP CHARTS!!!
Do it now guys! give it a try!
come on!!! i wanna see all the members supporting me right here right now!
Maybe this will give AV the push they need...(i said maybe....was i too harsh...?)

<h6>
------------------@ville - forever and ever------------------
Visit me at: http://members.nana.co.il/planet/euphoria</h6>

Avil · 21 Mar 2001, 21:22

Yes, I think Wishful thinking would be a great idea!

-I´m your best friend-the dream-

rebus · 06 Apr 2001, 12:47

Jag skriver till hardin som är svensk. Jag vill också skaffa hans nya album och gärna få kontakt med honom. Har han gjort musik under alla dessa år för sig själv eller har han varit nergången på något sätt varit i nån konstig sekt som Ted Gärdestad.

wonder2000 · 09 Nov 2001, 19:45

I think I don`t like that project so much...but very relaxing music *it makes me sleepy <img src=icon_smile_sleepy.gif border=0 align=middle> *...Ok...good try I think.

-Julian Moon-

15 Mar 2001, 21:19	#12
stardustdawn Dreamer Join Date: 15 Nov 2000 Location: city of alphaville, state of utopia, USA. Posts: 241	I'd like to know if it's still possible to get a copy of Maelstrom somewhere. The future exists, first in Imagination, then in Will, then in Reality.

20 Mar 2001, 11:06	#13
AV_defender Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 06 Dec 2000 Location: Arjeplog, , Sweden. Posts: 1,279	i hope he'll get into this forum..and marian as well,but that might take a little longer:( i think that frank sound in AV is better or would have been better that ricky..who knows,maybe AV would have been on the world charts still today.it would be cool to know more about mertens,cause all my time with AV has only been with ricky..too little time with frankie..besides he is cooler than rick..more 80's in this guy..yeah. your defender

20 Mar 2001, 15:49	#14
Adiville big in japan Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 7,449	AV can be in the top charts right now if they will only RErelease SLAVATION and will do a good promo. Listen to this album - its so perfect and has the new sound. people can listen to it and it could be a hit in the clubs... such a shame.... somebody please do somehting !!! what are you blind <img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle> <h6> ------------------@ville - forever and ever------------------ Visit me at: http://members.nana.co.il/planet/euphoria</h6>

20 Mar 2001, 21:18	#15
Stefan Dreamer Join Date: 06 Dec 2000 Location: Hamburg, Germany, Germany. Posts: 303	yes!!! i think jut a cool video will be enought to roll away this album to the charts!

20 Mar 2001, 23:27	#16
Avil The dream Join Date: 12 Nov 2000 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 8,154	So AV, what are you waiting for?? Go and do a nice video for Flame! I can see it in front of me...flames all around...hehehe -I´m your best friend-the dream-

21 Mar 2001, 00:33	#17
Adiville big in japan Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 7,449	Flame is great but i think they need something more powerful for their "coming back"... Like Guardian Angel, Wishful Thinking.... If they will take Wishful Thinking Physical Mix and will put it on the radio + will shoot a video clip than this is it - TOP CHARTS!!! Do it now guys! give it a try! come on!!! i wanna see all the members supporting me right here right now! Maybe this will give AV the push they need...(i said maybe....was i too harsh...?) <h6> ------------------@ville - forever and ever------------------ Visit me at: http://members.nana.co.il/planet/euphoria</h6>

21 Mar 2001, 21:22	#18
Avil The dream Join Date: 12 Nov 2000 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 8,154	Yes, I think Wishful thinking would be a great idea! -I´m your best friend-the dream-

06 Apr 2001, 12:47	#19
rebus Dreamer Join Date: 06 Apr 2001 Location: , BD, Sweden. Posts: 1	Jag skriver till hardin som är svensk. Jag vill också skaffa hans nya album och gärna få kontakt med honom. Har han gjort musik under alla dessa år för sig själv eller har han varit nergången på något sätt varit i nån konstig sekt som Ted Gärdestad.

09 Nov 2001, 19:45	#20
wonder2000 Banned Join Date: 18 Jul 2001 Location: Naked city, , Finland. Posts: 590	I think I don`t like that project so much...but very relaxing music it makes me sleepy <img src=icon_smile_sleepy.gif border=0 align=middle> ...Ok...good try I think. -Julian Moon-