Originally recorded in German as "Major Tom (Völlig Losgelöst)" , the song was a #1 smash in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland before the English version conquered Canada (#1) and cracked the US Top 20 (#14). Why the Remaster Matters
Lost in the Void: The Eternal Flight of Peter Schilling’s "Major Tom" Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) (Remastered)
Forty years ago, a synthesizer pulse and a countdown launched a German singer-songwriter into the global stratosphere. Peter Schilling’s isn't just a synth-pop classic; it’s a fascinating narrative continuation that bridged the gap between European Neue Deutsche Welle and American New Wave. Originally recorded in German as "Major Tom (Völlig
Unlike Bowie’s original, where the circuit dies by accident, Schilling’s Major Tom seems to choose his isolation. As he gazes at the "light commanding" him, he declares space his true home—effectively faking his death to stay in the void. Unlike Bowie’s original, where the circuit dies by