A Flock of Seagulls - String Theory [5CD]

Format: 5CD Box Set
Catalogue No.: STRINGBOX
Barcode: 5055373561226
Release Date: 15 Nov 2024
Genre: Indie/Alternative

 Following up on their 2018 ‘Ascension’ album, the band return with a second instalment of their ‘Orchestral Hits’ opus. ‘String Theory’ includes 11 new recordings of some of their classic hits and fan favourites. The album features the Prague Philharmonic and other orchestras and adds an extra orchestral backing to hits such as ‘Messages’, ‘Say You Love Me’ and ‘The More You Live, The More You Love’, ‘Remember David’ and ‘The Story of A Young Heart’. The album features appearances from all four original members Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds.
 A Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single, ‘I Ran’. A Flock Of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the 1980s new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement, hairdresser Mike Score (lead vocals, keyboards) formed A Flock Of Seagulls with his brother Ali (drums) and fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley (bass) in 1980, adding guitarist Paul Reynolds several months later.
 ‘Telecommunication’ became an underground hit in Euro-disco and new wave clubs. The band signed a major-label contract with Jive by the end of the year, and their eponymous debut album appeared in the spring of 1982. ‘I Ran (So Far Away)’ was released as the first single from the album, and MTV quickly picked up on its icily attractive video, which featured long shots of Mike Score and his distinctive, cascading hair. The single climbed into the American Top Ten, taking the album along with it. In the UK, ‘I Ran’ didn't make the Top 40, but ‘Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)’ reached Number Ten later that year; in America, that single became a Top 40 hit in 1983, after ‘Space Age Love Song’ peaked at Number 30. ‘Wishing’ was taken from the group’s second album, ‘Listen’, in 1983. The band released 1984’s ‘The Story of A Young Heart’, which fielded the hit ‘The More You Live, The More You Love’.
 In 2003, the original line-up of Mike, Ali, Frank and Paul reunited for a one-off performance on the VH1 series, ‘Bands Reunited’. In September 2004, they reformed again and did a brief tour in the United States. From 2004 to 2021, Mike was as busy as ever touring the band around the world. In 2018 the band appeared on record together for their ‘Ascension’ album. The original members all make an appearance on record together for 'String Theory’.

CD1 ‘String Theory’ (Main Version)
Loves Overture
Say You Love Me Orchestral Version
Messages Orchestral Version
Never Again (The Dancer) Orchestral Version
Remember David Orchestral Version
Hearts On Fire Orchestral Version
The Story Of A Young Heart Orchestral Version
What You Said, What You Meant Orchestral Version
Living In Heaven Orchestral Version
What Am I Supposed To Do Orchestral Version
Rainfall Orchestral Version

CD2 ‘String Theory’ (Orchestral Instrumental Version)
Say You Love Me Orchestral Instrumental
Messages Orchestral Instrumental
Never Again (The Dancer) Orchestral Instrumental
Remember David Orchestral Instrumental
Hearts On Fire Orchestral Instrumental
The Story Of A Young Heart Orchestral Instrumental
What You Said, What You Meant Orchestral Instrumental
Living In Heaven Orchestral Instrumental
What Am I Supposed To Do Orchestral Instrumental
Rainfall Orchestral Instrumental

CD3 ‘String Theory’ (Orchestral & Vocal Versions)
Say You Love Me Orchestra And Vocal Version
Messages Orchestra And Vocal Version
Never Again (The Dancer) Orchestra And Vocal Version
Remember David Orchestra And Vocal Version
Hearts On Fire Orchestra And Vocal Version
The Story Of A Young Heart Orchestra And Vocal Version
What You Said, What You Meant Orchestra And Vocal Version
Living In Heaven Orchestra And Vocal Version
What Am I Supposed To Do Orchestra And Vocal Version
Rainfall Orchestra And Vocal Version

CD4 ‘String Theory’ (Remix & Bonus Versions)
Hearts On Fire Extended Orchestral Remix
Never Again (The Dancer) Sare Havlicek 'I Feel Danced' Remix
Say You Love Me Domestic Technology Remix
The Story Of A Young Heart Sare Havlicek Cocktail Version
Messages Real Sunglasses Remix
What You Said, What You Meant Musicbox Version
Remember David Extended Orchestral Instrumental
Say You Love Me Extended Orchestral Instrumental
Hearts On Fire Extended Orchestral Instrumental
Messages Extended Orchestral Instrumental
Rainfall Bedtime Version

CD Single ‘Say You Love Me’
Say You Love Me (Radio Edit)
Say You Love Me (Extended Orchestral Version)
Say You Love Me (Soda Pimps Remix)
Say You Love Me (Extended Version)
Say You Love Me (Extended Instrumental)
Say You Love Me (Main Version)
Say You Love Me (Video Edit)
Say You Love Me (Main Instrumental)