Peter Schilling Reaction Major Tom (Coming Home) (SCI-FI SYNTHS!) | Dereck Reacts

[@RommerskirchenFrank]

Peter Schilling is German. Originally the song was in German language also. The music style is something special. For a short period of time we had this kind of music and it was very popular, cause singers came back to german language. It was called " neue deutsche Welle ", which is translated 1 to one new german wave ( in terms of new movement) lots of these songs were very funny and kind of dadaism... but some were more lyric. Like this one

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

I prefer the German version especially the live one with the E.T. at the end. A Different Story is one PS song.

[@gorkskoal9315]

Yeah man people listend to him quite a bit in the bay.... weird.

[@garythomas4431]

Polka Rock. That P bass ride is great.

[@faintcranes]

this song is a reference to David Bowie's song Space Oddity.

[@ronloontjens2564]

This song should be lijstend in German language

[@slykode9490]

The original version, in deutsch is much better! Petter Schilling - Major Tom (Völlig Losgelöst) The English version is less rich in lyrics ... but it's a good song

[@65Bardy]

definitiv

[@MintyDog4]

Oh i think....... The englisch version is REALLY good to

[@lilianm7151]

@@MintyDog4 lot's of meaning lost in translation.

[@THomasHH]

The English version is not bad, but I prefer the original German version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIWlgJSOacSLrcU It was a massive hit and a song I grew up with.

[@mikeeckhardt4945]

Ich bevorzuge auch die deutsche Originalfassung...

[@theConquerersMama]

I think they are both great. Heard the German first and it is my favorite. But for English speaking audiences to get the meaning past the danceable music, the English version exists. And people love it too.

[@michaelzabawa2296]

The German version is being sung with more passion and if you translate it directly there is much more drama

[@RogerLanderos]

It warms my heart to see today's youth liking music from my youth, 30 years ago. I was a teen in the 80s.

[@lorierush6561]

Me too. I couldn't agree more.

[@chriskorn2238]

I was a huge fan of Peter Schilling when this song came out, I didn`t know the english version, but the german version only. He is not only the singer, but also the composer and producer. He created this cosmic sounds. This song still is played on parties with great success. Thank you for reminding me on my youth. Today I am fan of Dimash Kudaibergen.

[@BostonMarcus]

All your "holy crap" "oh, my God" "ah" "ooo" absolutely cracks me up 😁

[@judiegreer1203]

MTV played that video all the time when it came out. I loved it.

[@andyt1313]

That key change at 7:03 always gives me goosebumps.

[@brucedillinger9448]

No key change in this song.

[@NoodleEntertainment]

Thats not a change in key

[@realrebelli0n]

I would call it a resolution and I love it too.

[@luiscastro7101]

Ooooh you're gonna love his song "The Different Story"!

[@cesarcuadra4817]

Absolutely. One of the top 10 songs of the whole eighties, I dare to say!

[@rincemind8369]

This is one of the great 80s songs that make me time-travel. Truly encompasses that special vibe of that time (what other commentators also stated). The 80s might not come back, but I am certain that there will be other times in the future where we will experience a likewise outburst of (pop-)musical creativity as it was back then. With new great vibes.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

If someone wanted a representative song of the 80s, you would let them hear this.

[@frankrocha6796]

When I first heard this song in 1983 on Night Tracks, which aired every Friday and Saturday nights, I was like “What’s the heck! This song is awesome!” I immediately fell in love with this song. Later I learned that Peter Schilling is German. I also love the German version. I still listen to it today. It brings back old memories. 👍

[@roro515_video]

This ties into Bowie’s Space Oddity and Ashes to Ashes. Would love to see an Ashes to Ashes reaction.

[@christinetracy7720]

I have always loved this song, because of the chorus ! Glad you liked it.

[@tamaradelempickafacebook]

New Order "Blue Monday"

[@brentgunderson1349]

This was actually played in the clubs, I remember dancing to it back then.

[@mickkalshoven5]

Dereck 🙊🙉🙈 , fantastic! Your reaction is on this song is priceless 🥰🥰🥰🤩. You went crazy of joy! What a happiness you smiled. 💣💥💫💫💫

[@Philcoco]

I am used to the German version ( I’m Dutch) which is even more epic… it sounds more dangerous…it just gets you…no not everything is better in English. Neue Deutsche Welle.

[@sweeperboy]

When you said the song sounded familiar, you've probably heard the cover by Shiny Toy Guns, which was the version that was used for a popular car advert (for the Lincoln MKZ). Although the vocalist is female, it's otherwise a relatively like-for-like cover without too much stylistic deviation.

[@chrisunplugged3358]

You must listen Peter Schilling Terra Titanic 😅☝️

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

Yes, good request

[@MintyDog4]

But it isnt his best song!!!

[@BrianSmithNow]

This song has hit me in the feels since I was a kid. Dunno why.

[@Magyar9Andras]

Intro music of "Deutschland 83, 86 and 89", a nice 3 season long German Amazon series!

[@JaneDoe-oh1sb]

Please check out "Wann kommt die Flut" - by Joachim Witt (and Peter Heppner). This song is a child of the 70s "Neue deutsche Welle", published in 1998. One of the creators was part of the "Neue deutsche Welle" himself.

[@robbiejacinto9194]

Truly 80's mega hit !!!! Dereck listen and react to Al Stewart - Year of the Cat....you will dig his music...guaranteed!!!

[@christinawinberg9405]

A very good choice, Al Stewart is amazing

[@peter-utrblk]

P. HD. - I won't let you down

[@upfrontbear74]

You need to react to Peter Schilling with The Different Story (World Of Lust And Crime) produced by Michael Cretu.

[@theConquerersMama]

Loved loved loved this song back in the day & now

[@MintyDog4]

Peter Schilling is the best singer... EVER!!!!!!

[@dugjxn]

Similar vein - Pete Shelley’s Homosapien and Robert Hazard’s Escalator Of Life. Hazard wrote Girls Just Want To Have Fun.

[@angelm8618]

Dereck you must listen to The Different Story by Peter Schilling, one of the best songs of the 80's. Also other popular 80's New Wave dance hits I recommend Living On Video by Trans-X and Ministry - Everyday is Halloween. New Order - Blue Monday, Bizarre Love Triangle, Round and Round and many more excellent ones by them including many Erasure songs and one of my fave's from them "Love To Hate You".

[@averageragdoll2624]

Altough I love the original song even more ....

[@geraldbrown640]

I just love this song.

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

More German 80s artists to explore: Alphaville with Big in Japan, Sounds like a melody and Forever young. Camouflage with The great commandment and Love is a shield , Sandra with Secret land, Heaven can wait and Around my heart, Hubert Kah with Military drums and Limousine.

[@difcymru]

Also The Scorpions

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

@@difcymru Then I also add Doro and Warlock All we are and Für immer

[@theConquerersMama]

Yes!!

[@bryanforis1839]

I saw at ritz in concert with the back movies great music

[@marvelboy74]

Shiny Toy Guns had a cover version a few years ago that was featured in a commercial. A bit more electronic and sung by a female.

[@michaeltipton5500]

It was a treat for me. I know the song well but have never seen the video.

[@jackboetjer3151]

Völlig losgelöst is my proffered version but whenever I hear the synth is still can't get enough lol

[@shaneortega2894]

Great reaction. Check out Blue Monday by New Order- now that was the best of the 80's wrapped up in one song!

[@scottherald7608]

This song is shares company with many, many great 80s hits.

[@patrickschindler2583]

If I'm not mistaken, the song was created in the 80s in the NDW movement. It was a movement in which people wanted to do something against the American market. Also because the local and national record industry wasn't doing particularly well. They tried to go in a new direction. somehow poppier and yet somewhere, unique. This resulted in this song as well as others by other singers, Da, Da, Da, with Steffan Remmler, or Nena as well as Starry Sky by Hubert K.

[@johnandrews3151]

The astronaut in Space Oddity by David Bowie was named Major Tom. David Bowie/Space Oddity album version

[@trevorschaffer9173]

Another musical revelation from the 80's. And your face at 2:35 is perfect!

[@blacklivesmatter2083]

He started drifting falling and floating weightless for a moment

[@deborahpaley21]

Brilliant tune, heard a lot in bars and clubs nyc early 80s.

[@ericlopez9107]

Do "A different story" by Peter Schilling....Great song and showcases his incredible voice!!

[@theConquerersMama]

Great one

[@difcymru]

Peter's diction is so good

[@wilberthidalgo_3176]

Your description is amazing , makes me appreciate this tune even more

[@joseport6863]

Who doesn't love this. Like he says, " beautifull" 6:26

[@ren_dhark]

The whole LP (Fehler im System) is plain awesome and was the first longplayer record I've bought as a kid. You should listen to "Die Wüste lebt" or the other songs from this album.

[@Cybus2006]

Great reaction thank you! It may not be your thing, but I highly recommend "Space Oddity" for the original 1969 story of Major Tom, or "Ashes to Ashes" it's far synthier 1980 sequel! x

[@roeloftooms]

Listen to the 12" version, you will love the instrumental part in the middle of that version.

[@kristeb74]

Love this song! A Different Story is also good by Peter Schilling. Another great German artist is Hubert Kah. 'So Many People' is fantastic!

[@martincharron2399]

Very good track but for me, his best song has to be THE DIFFERENT STORY ..... it was produced by the great Michael Cretu.

[@didierbordeau5114]

Discovered it because it was Deutschland '81 theme (a very good TV serie with a nice soundtrack).

[@stefanzantes8818]

I still would love to see you react to Klaus Nomi - Total Eclipse 1981 Live Video HD. Kind regards from Germany.

[@danteduero8785]

Peter is one of the best in 80’s era

[@statnerd9263]

Love this song! It has been used in “Breaking Bad” and “The Americans.”

[@job89]

Never knew there is a english version of the song

[@averageragdoll2624]

Love love love this song from my neighbour country

[@marcraider]

You must hear "The different story" from this great singer!!

[@jerrycote659]

This is such an epic 80s song and your reaction was perfect. You can’t help but get caught up in the sweeping arrangement and the story of the song. Another Peter Schilling song which I think you’d really enjoy is “The Different Story (World of Lust and Crime)”. You should check it out.

[@Cheryl-P]

Awesome song!! You might also like "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel. His music is "experimental" sounding as well. Also try "One Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head (from the Broadway production of "Chess") Have FUN!! Love me some 80's. ❤

[@stefanzantes8818]

Yes, please react to One Night In Bangkok, but also Pity The Child from CHESS, it's from the ABBA Composers :-)

[@beatehurm9540]

German music from the 80s.......I love it!

[@rodbof5624]

Oh! The you need to react to Peter Schilling "The Different Story" produced by Michael Cretu and with de voice of Hubert Kemmler (Hubert Kah) on the chorus, and Suzanne Kemmler. Sandra's style

[@celinea]

I know it has nothing to do with this video but when I read "Major Tom" I can only hear Chandler Bing singing "ground control to major tom...." 🎶🎶🎶

[@Braedensground]

That beat and guitar reminds me of Romeo Void ' Never Say Never'

[@JesuisMilo]

I loved your reaction!

[@wavesito]

You should react to the different story, same artist, you gonna love it

[@frederichorndasch9302]

There is an english version of the song?^^ I only know the original german version, so this english version sounds strange to me.

[@krikoran]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqplmijZ7KIb7M

[@wembley636]

I'm hear after re-watching the Umbrella Academy S2 - Ep 5.... fit's really well on that episode.

[@BadMoonHorrors]

Didn't realized the English language version did so well on the international market. The German language version suggests he maybe makes some kind of contact ... or maybe he just starts hallucinating. The 1994 Bommbastic remix was released in both versions, the German and the English one. Die Wüste lebt (English version The Noah Plan) and Terra Titanic (released in German & English too) are worth a look too.

[@needlefingers58]

Nice choice. Check out Pete Shelley - Homosapien....Robert Hazard - Escalator Of Life....The Stranglers - All Roads Lead to Rome. KROQ Lives!

[@patriciofqg]

Me encantan tus reacciiones!! Se cacha que sabes de música!!! ❤

[@gorkskoal9315]

It sounds 80s, because it was.

[@october65-h6e]

Since a few weeks I´m on a nostalgic trip through my childhoods music(70ies and 80ies)...just wonderful!!! Go to the 70ies golden Disco aera. Check out "Fly, Robin, Fly" from Silver Convention(got a Grammy 1976). Also Boney M. Or check out my playlist" My lost pearls from the past"...have fun and stay safe!

[@annesmith2259]

I’m in England and I bought this many many years ago

[@bigbobvub]

You already know by now...the German version is the bomb!!

[@paulopinheirosc]

Listen to 99 Luftballons, from Nena. It's equally wonderful.

[@Duci66]

R.I.P. Cpt. TOM

[@cbs0192]

I remember buying this upon release in the 80s. Totally underrated and underplayed. Could I make a suggestion for a video? I would love to see you review Windpower by Thomas Dolby xx

[@xyzdgthereal]

In my opinion you only win by watching and listening David Bowie's Major Tom-cycle: beside 'Space Oddity' there are 'Ashes to Ashes', 'Hallo Spaceboy' (for you the Pet Shop Boys mix is strongly recommended) and loosely the 'Starman'

[@lc9685]

So damn good! You should check out the cover of this by shiny toy guns too. Phenomenal cover

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

Wow you’re choosing really good songs. How crazy. The 80’s was a period of Cold War and space exploration between America and Russia.

[@Tackleberry61]

Great choice of song to react to! I love it! Speaking of Major Tom, check out Shiny Toy Guns' version of this song. They did a smashing job of doing this song justice, in my opinion. If you have some time to yourself, give it a listen. :)

[@richardbuckendorf1390]

Wanna hear a catastrophe song? "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" (Gordon Lightfoot)

[@amyholley4331]

If you haven't, please check out Shiny Toy guns version of this song.

[@HHIngo]

Hallo Lara from Switzerland: auf Deutsch kenne ich es noch auswendig! Witzig. Ich glaube, ich habe es noch nie auf Englisch gehört! Gruß aus Hamburg.

[@shannonhailey7187]

I think you would like Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly) by Icicle Works. 1983

[@nikolaipavotny5431]

Love this song...It sounds very similar to Romeo Voids "Never Say Never". Maybe you can check that song out.

[@mack1541]

it was on the Atomic Blonde Movie soundtrack,... the origional german version is better

[@DadgeCity]

The best ever tribute to Bowie?

[@dirkstander4058]

Why not take a listen to the song Man on the moon by the South African group Ballyhoo. It was a great song for it's time, released in 1980.

[@laurabretlopez9819]

Nice video friend

[@neohuber45]

The original version - in german - is a lot better. The chorus sounds so much more natural. In german the start of the chorus are just 2 words ("völlig losgelöst") while in english its 5 words ("Earth below us Drifting, falling"). For everyone who knows the original the english version is just a little bit clumsy...

[@sofamousithurts4794]

Great Review, Thank you, Could you review Visage Fade To Grey? Thank you x

[@thekingcobra63]

You have to listen to the first song by David Bowie to get the full understanding of it.

[@theConquerersMama]

I felt Uber cool at my school because I had the German 45 😆

[@WarThunderAffe]

I would reccomend the German Version

[@Beboham]

If you like syntheziser, please try the Eurythmics again with "Love is a stranger"

[@nyoodmono4681]

[@Aron-K6]

Amigo de suiza que temazo de canción recomendaste! saludos desde Chile