Formation
The band was founded in 1987 by Markus Reinhardt and Pompejo Ricciardi. Reinhardt's brother Oliver Reinhardt joined the band sometime afterward. After producing a demo tape, co-founder Ricciardi left the band and was replaced by Peter Heppner. Heppner had known the band from mutual friends and from growing up in the same neighborhood in Hamburg. Oliver Reinhardt departed the band, leaving the current lineup as Peter Heppner (vocals) and Markus Reinhardt (electronics).
After producing two new demo tapes, Wolfsheim applied at various labels, until they caught the attention of Strange Ways Records, which has since published all their records.
No Happy View & Popkiller
In 1991, the single "The Sparrows and the Nightingales" was released, followed by the single "It's Not Too Late (Don't Sorrow)" and their first album "No Happy View" in 1992. While No Happy View was recorded in two weeks, the sophomore "Popkiller" (1993) was given more time to be produced. This allowed Wolfsheim to incorporate more classical elements.
In 1995, Wolfsheim released a compilation, "55578", which stayed on the German Media Control Charts for five weeks. Its name is the postal code for Wolfsheim, Germany.
Dreaming Apes
The third album "Dreaming Apes" was released in February 1996, followed by Wolfsheim's first tour. On this tour the live album "Hamburg Rom Wolfsheim" was recorded and published in October 1997.
It was in 1998 when Wolfsheim received public attention, after Heppner had recorded a duet "Die Flut" (The Surge) with Joachim Witt. This song was a major hit, reaching number two on the German Single Charts.
Spectators
"Spectators", the fourth album, was released in February 1999 and went to number two on the German album charts. That summer, Wolfsheim played at many of the major German festivals and also played their first show outside of Germany, at Belgium's Eurorock Festival.
In 2001, Heppner recorded more songs as a guest artist. His collaboration with "Schiller", "Dream of You", received heavy rotation on MTV Germany. He also collaborated on "Glasgarten" with "Goethes Erben". These collaborations brought Wolfsheim still more attention. Also in 2001, Metropolis Records brought Wolfsheim to American audiences, releasing Spectators in the United States. Recordings from the Spectators tour were released as a DVD Kompendium in April 2002.
Casting Shadows
"Casting Shadows", their fifth studio album, was released in March 2003. The single "Kein Zurück" debuted at number five on the Media Control Charts, later reaching number four, and staying in the top ten for 10 weeks. Casting Shadows itself reached the top position on the album charts. In March and April 2004, Wolfsheim went on their first tour in the USA.
On January 17th, 2008, it was announced on the band's official website that the collaboration between Markus Reinhardt and Peter Heppner is reaching its end. According to the press release, the reasons for this are attributed to ongoing disputes concerning the future of Wolfsheim. Heppner's ambitions to launch a solo career meant that any plans for the production of a new Wolfsheim album would be suspended for 2009.
The disputes peaked when Peter Heppner signed a multi-album solo record deal in late 2005 and Markus Reinhardt, considering this a breach of contract and a disregard for the basic interests of Wolfsheim, filed a lawsuit to exclude Heppner from the Wolfsheim partnership so that Wolfsheim could continue without him. In spring 2008, Reinhardt's lawsuit was rejected.
Wundervoll
Wolfsheim Lyrics
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Spiegelglanz... Schall und Rauch...
Gedanken die vorüberziehen...
Vision aus SchweiÃ? und Endorphin...
Allein mit mir I'm Rythmusraum
Vergeht die Zeit ganz wie I'm Traum.
Hier geht die Sonne immer auf
...wunderbar... wundervoll...
...superschön... supertoll...
...wunderbar... wundervoll...
Abgetanzt... durchgemacht...
Ist das nicht schon die dritte Nacht,
Die ich mich um mich selber dreh',
Nur um mich selbst nicht mehr zu seh'n?
I'm Grunde kann ich gar nicht mehr,
Fühl mich einsam, fühl' mich leer...
Dann geht die Sonne wieder auf,
Und ich tanz' einfach weiter.
The lyrics of Wolfsheim's "Wundervoll" describe an immersive and ecstatic experience of dancing, likely at a nightclub, where the surroundings and sensations blend together in a colorful and sparkling spectacle. The singer is alone in this space of rhythmic abandon, where time seems to pass like a dream. The chorus emphasizes the beauty and wonder of this state, with repetitive and enthusiastic adjectives.
However, as the verse progresses, a sense of exhaustion and self-destructive behavior emerges. The singer has been dancing and partying through multiple nights, as if trying to escape from themselves. They feel empty and lonely, unable to stop this cycle of sensory overload and disconnection. Nevertheless, the rising sun signifies a new chance for them to keep dancing, to keep experiencing the strange mix of euphoria and ennui that characterizes their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lichtermeer... Farbenrausch...
The vibrant display of light and colors that surrounds me is captivating and intense.
Spiegelglanz... Schall und Rauch...
The sparkling reflections and the sounds of the festivities are overwhelming, while the haze from smoke fills the air.
Gedanken die vorüberziehen...
Thoughts are fleeting and quickly forgotten amidst the excitement and stimulation.
Vision aus SchweiÃ? und Endorphin...
A euphoric vision fueled by sweat and endorphins that drives me to continue dancing and celebrating.
Allein mit mir I'm Rythmusraum
Alone with myself in this space full of rhythm and music.
Vergeht die Zeit ganz wie I'm Traum.
Time passes by dreamlike and without notice.
Hier geht die Sonne immer auf
In this place, the sun always rises.
Und ich tanz' einfach weiter.
And I keep dancing without stopping.
...wunderbar... wundervoll...
...amazing...wonderful...
...superschön... supertoll...
...super beautiful...super cool...
...wunderbar... wundervoll...
...amazing...wonderful...
Abgetanzt... durchgemacht...
Dancing until exhaustion and staying up all night.
Ist das nicht schon die dritte Nacht,
Isn't this already the third night?
Die ich mich um mich selber dreh',
Spinning around myself.
Nur um mich selbst nicht mehr zu seh'n?
Just to forget about myself?
I'm Grunde kann ich gar nicht mehr,
In reality, I can't take it anymore.
Fühl mich einsam, fühl' mich leer...
I feel lonely and empty.
Dann geht die Sonne wieder auf,
Then, the sun rises again.
Und ich tanz' einfach weiter.
And I keep dancing without stopping.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARKUS REINHARDT, PETER HEPPNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Rodelero
Play this every now and then , the chorus lyrics are fun to sing along and put that emotion into them
@Hyzenthlay1994
Ich liebe die Musik von Wolfsheim beziehungsweise von Peter Heppner! Ein wahrer Künstler durch und durch mit einer Jahrhundertstimme! Ich würde sogar behaupten, er ist bereits eine lebende Legende - und zudem so authentisch und sympathisch...
@carstenkrause9938
mir aus dem Herzen gesprochen...
@ilonakorn6491
Julia denkt an Dich Die Musik, diese Stimme......einfach nur
"""HAMMER!!!!"""❤💕💖❤💕💖
@sputnik1969berlin
Die 30 Jahre Tour war einfach nur der Hammer
https://youtu.be/_dfwmo11WTc
https://youtu.be/SvLLm0pwH04
@tonyitaly3592
Julia denkt an Dich
Wow Wer bist Du
@ratzundruebe
magst du mich heiraten?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfOD9Wo8WXY
nur mal so
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLCCM-b5bMk
@Vitali_Ka
Вообще весь альбом "Сasting Shadows" очень даже хорош. Но даже в рамках этого весьма крепкого альбома композиции "Wundervoll" и "And I..." выглядят просто офигеннно! Я вообще считаю их одними из лучших треков в жанре. Настоятельно рекомендую!
@antikenoma3378
Не могли бы случайно что-нибудь неочевидное в этом жанре посоветовать?
@marcelt.8621
Toller Song von Wolfsheim. Die Stimme von Peter Heppner ist einfach geil! Die beiden sollten sich wieder zusammenraufen und wieder zusammen Musik machen!