In 1986 Austrian musician Falco released his fourth studio album “Emotional”. The first single was “The Sound of Musik”. The song was quite successful, also outside the German-speaking countries, including the US where the song reached #19 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Chart. Several remixes were issued by Sire Records including this set of US promo only mixes.
SIDE A:
The Sound Of Musik (12″ Edit) 7:10
SIDE B:
The Sound Of Musik (Single Edit) 4:12
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Mint (generic)
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Sound Of Musik | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #19 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – PRO-A-2598
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Edited By – Christer Modig
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Rob Bolland & Ferdi Bolland*
Written-By – Falco
NOTES:
Promotional Copy Not For Sale
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Great!!! Thank you Paul.
this 12″ is not available on CD as it was only released as an US 12″ promo back in 1986. The main mix is an edit of the aforementioned ‘extended rock ‘n’ soul version” which runs 10 minutes. It was edited by Christer Modig, who created the two international 7″ edits and an additional 12″ edit of “rock me amadeus” a year before. the ‘single edit” was released on CD, for example on this releases: http://www.discogs.com/Falco-The-Hit-Singles/release/1059453 http://www.discogs.com/Falco-The-Final-Curtain-The-Ultimate-Best-Of-Falco/release/424599 the original, extended version (10:00 minutes) can not only be found on the mentioned “remix hit collection” but also on this very fine… Read more »
Thanks for the info Michael.
Love Falco. Thanks Paul 🙂
How fickle pop radio and consumers in the US and UK were with regards to Falco.
After back to back smashes with Rock Me Amadeus and Vienna Calling, Falco struggled to have another pop hit by the end of the year. I think both markets see him merely as a novelty act, which is quite a shame really.
Thanks for another rare 12″ remix Paul!
Oh how I agree Ric. Falco was such a great talent overed pop music many gems. It’s a shame really how over looked he was.
I love when I hear the audiophiles here at BTG rave about your vinyl rips Paul. I don’t believe that you know how great you are!! Just phenomenal with your care and attention to detail. Buring The Ground is like a sonic heaven where old vinyl gets its wings, right from the King Angel himself, DjPaulT!!!! I absolutely worship you and your work.
Amen!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff 🙂
Thanks Paul. Great effort on another Falco nugget.
You’re welcome Jasmin 🙂
thsnk you,brilliant, as ever.nice week
You’re welcome have a great weeke 🙂
I have this on his remix collection (just been listening), however the vinyl rip is owe so much alive..!
Nice one Paul..
Ex15 are you talking about the “Remix Hit Collection”? My copy only has the 9:58 version. I don’t think these two mixes are on CD.
Yes, I am Paul.
Just had another listen to both versions, they are very similar indeed, but the 1991 version differs somewhat half way through..
The difference actually starts some 45 seconds in (extended rap), before both are the same again around 4:50, then the CD version carrying on after the vinyl version fades out..
the 12″ edit (7:10 minutes) changes a few of the verses around, cuts it here and puts it in again there. furthermore, the various extended bits (female choruses etc.) feature at different points in this edit. it also fades out early, which is a good thing as the ‘extended rock ‘n’ soul version” (10:00 minutes), on which this edit bases, repeats the first verse after around 8:30 minutes, which gives this version a rather anti-climaxing ending. so the edit adds nothing new to the main mix but plays around with the elements (verses, choruses, gimmicky sound effects etc.) and avoids… Read more »
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Excellent, thank you.
You’re welcome Charly 🙂
Was not aware that this 12 inch edit of 7 minutes ever existed! Curious to find out if it’s a new mix too.
Nice post Paul, like always actually…
Thanks Stefano. I think it’s an edit of the 10 min mix. I posted the commercial release a while back 🙂