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Dreamscapes

Alphaville · 1999

577 min · 124 tracks · synth-pop

A nostalgic journey through synth-laden soundscapes that evoke a sense of longing and dreamy escapism.

Why this album works

Best for
nostalgic soundscapes for daydreaming dynamic exploration with emotional peaks wave-like pacing for reflective moments
Context
Released in 1999, 'Dreamscapes' captures Alphaville’s evolution as they transitioned from their commercial peak in the 1980s. This album follows their last major studio release, 'Forever Young' (1984), showcasing a collection of demos and remixes that reflect their continued experimentation with synth-pop.
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synth-pop

Dreamscapes is an album by Alphaville, released in 1999. A nostalgic journey through synth-laden soundscapes that evoke a sense of longing and dreamy escapism. 'Dreamscapes' is significant for its comprehensive exploration of Alphaville's catalog, featuring reimagined versions of classic hits and unreleased material. The album highlights the band's lasting influence in the synth-pop genre and showcases their ability to adapt and evolve within a changing music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dreamscapes sound like?

A nostalgic journey through synth-laden soundscapes that evoke a sense of longing and dreamy escapism. Rooted in synth-pop.

What makes Dreamscapes by Alphaville notable?

'Dreamscapes' is significant for its comprehensive exploration of Alphaville's catalog, featuring reimagined versions of classic hits and unreleased material. The album highlights the band's lasting influence in the synth-pop genre and showcases their ability to adapt and evolve within a changing music landscape. Released in 1999, 'Dreamscapes' captures Alphaville’s evolution as they transitioned from their commercial peak in the 1980s. This album follows their last major studio release, 'Forever Young' (1984), showcasing a collection of demos and remixes that reflect their continued experimentation with synth-pop.

Who is Dreamscapes for?

Dreamscapes works well if you're into nostalgic soundscapes for daydreaming, dynamic exploration with emotional peaks and wave-like pacing for reflective moments.

How many songs are on Dreamscapes?

Dreamscapes has 124 tracks, running approximately 577 minutes.

Tracklist

124 tracks·577:31

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Dream Machine 4:45
  • 2 In the Mood (demo remix) 5:04
  • 3 Summer in Berlin (demo 1) 6:54
  • 4 Victory of Love (demo remix) Standout 4:16
  • 5 To Germany With Love (demo 1) 4:29
  • 6 Big in Japan (demo remix) Standout 6:24
  • 7 Fallen Angel (demo remix) 4:08
  • 8 Forever Young (demo remix) Standout 4:45
  • 9 Leben ohne Ende (original demo) 3:14
  • 10 Sounds Like a Melody (demo 1) 4:26
  • 11 Lies (demo 1) 3:50
  • 12 Romance (demo sketch) 1:17
  • 13 Colours (instrumental) 3:26
  • 14 Jet Set (demo 2) 4:39
  • 15 Traumtänzer (demo remix) 5:26
  • 16 Into the Dark (demo remix) 4:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Lady Bright (demo 1) 0:36
  • 2 Afternoons in Utopia (instrumental remix) 4:30
  • 3 The Voyager (demo remix) 4:28
  • 4 Universal Daddy (demo 1) 3:45
  • 5 Red Rose (demo 2) 3:26
  • 6 Dance With Me (12" New edit) 9:43
  • 7 Fantastic Dream (demo 2) 4:00
  • 8 Jerusalem (demo remix) 4:30
  • 9 Sensations (New dub edit) 5:46
  • 10 Carol Masters (demo 1) 4:07
  • 11 Airport Sketch (instrumental) 1:32
  • 12 Lassie Come Home (demo 2) 7:24
  • 13 20th Century (demo 1) 1:23
  • 14 Summer Rain (demo 3) 4:12
  • 15 For a Million (instrumental) 6:23
  • 16 Romeos (12″ new edit) 5:47

Disc 3

  • 1 Seeds (remix) 3:18
  • 2 Elevator (remix) 5:08
  • 3 Welcome to the Sun (remix) 3:11
  • 4 The Other Side of U (remix) 4:44
  • 5 Next Generation (remix) 5:00
  • 6 20.000 lieues sous les mers (Poem remix) 5:42
  • 7 Golden Feeling (demo 1) 7:40
  • 8 Headlines (demo 1) 3:51
  • 9 Big Yello Sun (remix) 6:50
  • 10 Sister Sun (remix) 5:08
  • 11 Fools (Faithful&True version) 4:17
  • 12 Legend (remix) 4:57
  • 13 Like Thunder (Flag remix) 5:11
  • 14 Life Is King (demo 1) 5:52

Disc 4

  • 1 Never Get Out of the Boat (intro piece) 2:17
  • 2 Sounds Like a Melody 5:14
  • 3 Ascension Day 7:04
  • 4 Euphoria 7:21
  • 5 Jerusalem 4:07
  • 6 New Horizons 5:44
  • 7 Victory of Love 4:52
  • 8 Beethoven 4:15
  • 9 Jet Set 3:48
  • 10 Dance With Me 6:01
  • 11 Wishful Thinking 4:42
  • 12 Big in Japan 7:08
  • 13 Forever Young 5:50
  • 14 Mercury Girl 4:03

Disc 5

  • 1 Underworld (live) 3:24
  • 2 To the Underworld 3:39
  • 3 Whales 4:31
  • 4 Burning Wheels 3:45
  • 5 Highschool Confidential 3:05
  • 6 Roll Away the Stone 3:48
  • 7 The Shape of Things to Come 4:58
  • 8 Thunder & Lightning 4:22
  • 9 Bitch 3:16
  • 10 Days Full of Wonder 5:07
  • 11 Peace on Earth 5:38
  • 12 Today 4:38
  • 13 What Is Love 5:08
  • 14 Because of You 3:53
  • 15 And I Wonder 4:38
  • 16 Heart of the Flower 4:52
  • 17 The End 5:07

Disc 6

  • 1 If the Audience Was Listening (demo 2) 3:07
  • 2 Waves 3:42
  • 3 Nostradamus 4:47
  • 4 Mysterion 11:05
  • 5 Change the World (demo 1) 4:24
  • 6 Script of a Dead Poet 3:56
  • 7 Elegy 5:46
  • 8 Pandora’s Lullaby (opera version) 4:25
  • 9 Welcome to the Sun (retro version) 6:02
  • 10 Beautiful Girl (piano piece) 3:08
  • 11 Caroline (demo 1) 4:22
  • 12 Carry Your Flag 3:57
  • 13 Cosmopolitician (demo 1) 5:37
  • 14 Twelve Years (orchestral version) 3:21
  • 15 Forever Young (unplugged version) 4:31

Disc 7

  • 1 Romeos (demo 1) 3:36
  • 2 Jet Set (demo 1) 4:20
  • 3 Traumtänzer (demo 1) 5:18
  • 4 Blauer Engel 4:40
  • 5 Ariana (demo 1) 2:39
  • 6 Summer in Berlin (demo 2 remix) 4:42
  • 7 Ain't It Strange (demo 1) 4:41
  • 8 (Keep the) Faith (Portobello remix) 4:32
  • 9 Recycling (H-Babe Tape) 2:01
  • 10 That's All (instrumental) 2:51
  • 11 Forever Young (demo 2) 3:46
  • 12 All in a Golden Afternoon (instrumental) 3:35
  • 13 My Brothers in China (instrumental) 4:31
  • 14 Wake Up! 4:35
  • 15 Astral Body (demo remix) 4:30
  • 16 Big in Japan (FFF Time Warp) 10:18

Disc 8

  • 1 Montego Bay (live) 6:54
  • 2 She Fades Away (demo 1, Titanic version) 3:09
  • 3 Those Were the Days 4:53
  • 4 Imperial Youth (instrumental) 5:40
  • 5 Duel 3:53
  • 6 Iron Gate (instrumental) 2:20
  • 7 Danger in Your Paradise (demo 1) 5:11
  • 8 Feathers & Tar (Britannia Row remix) 5:31
  • 9 Here by Your Side 4:01
  • 10 Fools (12″ speed remix) 6:36
  • 11 Flame (demo 1) 4:34
  • 12 In Bubblegum 4:26
  • 13 Joyride (instrumental) 3:50
  • 14 Monkey in the Moon (demo 1) 4:25
  • 15 Kinetic 4:44
  • 16 Tomorrow (instrumental) 3:27

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Genre

synth-pop

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

577 min 31 sec