Peter Schilling - Major Tom (coming Home) (remastered) -

The remaster sharpens the brittle, cold synth leads and the driving techno beat that set it apart from Bowie's more acoustic-led original.

With the release of the and the subsequent "40 Years of Major Tom" celebrations, this iconic track has found a new lease on life for a digital generation. An Unofficial Sequel to a Legend Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) (Remastered)

The YouTube polishes the "cultural roboticism" of the original production. The remaster sharpens the brittle, cold synth leads

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. Forty years ago, a synthesizer pulse and a

While David Bowie introduced us to the drifting astronaut in 1969’s "Space Oddity," Schilling took the character’s story a step further in 1983.

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