"Vienna" - Ultravox (1980)
The album "Vienna" was the first with Midge Ure leading the "new" Ultravox. Ure shifted the direction of the band from glam rock tendencies to a new romantic/synth pop sound. Most of the members doubled on string instruments and the synthesizers frequently emulated orchestral sounds.
"Vienna" was the third single from the album to be released and, where Sleepwalk" & "Passing Strangers" had failed to make an impact, it succeeded with a vengeance. This lineup would create the most identifiable Ultravox sound and image. "Vienna"'s film noir style black and white video only enhanced the band's new romantic feel.
"We walked in the cold air
Freezing breath on a window pane, Lying in waiting
A man in the dark in a picture frame, So mystic and soulful"
The simple drumbeat of "Vienna" combined with Midge's vocal delivery of the haunting lyrics combined to take it to the top of the UK charts and caused America to take notice as well.
"Vienna" was the third single from the album to be released and, where Sleepwalk" & "Passing Strangers" had failed to make an impact, it succeeded with a vengeance. This lineup would create the most identifiable Ultravox sound and image. "Vienna"'s film noir style black and white video only enhanced the band's new romantic feel.
"We walked in the cold air
Freezing breath on a window pane, Lying in waiting
A man in the dark in a picture frame, So mystic and soulful"
The simple drumbeat of "Vienna" combined with Midge's vocal delivery of the haunting lyrics combined to take it to the top of the UK charts and caused America to take notice as well.
posted by James
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