DUNE
Obviously taking their name from Frank Herbert's sci-fi series Dune took the world by storm with the release of their 1995 single Hardcore Vibes, but it wasn't until they added vocalist Verena Von Strenge, a former background dancer, that Dune finally caught my eye as a serious force in Raveland. Their songs Rainbow To The Stars, Hand in Hand and of course Million Miles Away From Home, written for Star Trek's 30th birthday are all still engraved in my eardrums as the best ravesongs ever written. What always appealled to me that amongst the 'happy hardcore' wave of that era, Dune always managed to have a certain melancholy, or sadness buried just underneath the surface that only became apparent after more than one listen. Ofcourse, this is in most part due to Verena's unbelievably clear voice.
1997 started off with a big shock for Dunefans worldwide, Verena decided to leave the band. Luckily just before she left they recorded a coverversion of Queen's Who Wants To Live Forever, which was somewhat of another shock since it feautured no synths, no beats and Verena's voice wasn't pitched at all. It was just the London Session Orchestra and Verena. The single reached top of the charts worlwide but after all that Dune's fame quickly dwindled. Verena left, weak singles, other member leaving, Verena's solo career failed, she came back, more weak singles and now in 2006 Dune is still around, however they haven't really been in the public's eye for almost ten years.
I still have fond memories of being sixteen and waking up with Rainbow to the Stars or Million Miles Away From Home, so I will rejoice the world by posting one of their videos below. I strongly suggest to check out Youtube for more amazing Dune material.
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