Key Takeaways:
– The title of the “most mysterious song on the internet” has been identified as “Subways of Your Mind.”
– The song was recorded in the 1980s by a little known German band called FEX.
– The revelation was made on an online forum Reddit by a researcher.
– Former band members of FEX are overwhelmed by the discovery and had no idea about the online phenomenon.
– The original recording of the song is now being sought for a reissue.
The Mystifying Melody Uncovered
For seventeen long years, the worldwide web was baffled by what came to be known as “the most mysterious song on the internet.” A crowd of an ever-dedicated army of online sleuths tirelessly worked in attempts to unveil the name of the enigmatic melody. Their perseverance has finally paid off as a researcher made a groundbreaking discovery that ended the incessant search. The song is called “Subways of Your Mind” and was the creation of the relatively unknown 1980s German band, FEX.
The band members, unaware of the ongoing internet frenzy, were completely taken aback by the news. Michael Haedrich, a 68-year-old former band member who lent his talent for the keyboard, guitar, and backup vocals, expressed his astonishment and delight in an interview.
How the Intrigue Began
Broadly, the enigmatic musical puzzle started unfolding in 2007. A German brother and sister digitally converted a track originally recorded from a radio station in their adolescence. The converted audio track contained songs from popular bands like XTC and The Cure, apart from the song that stumped listeners for years before its identity finally came to light.
In an appeal for help to identify the lingering mystery, the German siblings unleashed an online challenge that piqued audiophiles’ interest. Various attempts were made to scrutinize the audio track, trying to discern the instruments played, and analyze the lead singer’s accent. Yet, the melody remained a mystery.
The Enigmatic New Wave
The unidentified track was perceived to be a piece of the 1980s’ “New Wave” genre. However, intensive attempts to discover its origins produced inconclusive results. The scenario shifted dramatically in 2019 when the track made its debut on Reddit. The burgeoning interest in the melody escalated almost instantly.
A dedicated Reddit subforum by the name of “r/TheMysteriousSong” attracted a plethora of members from around the world. The quest to discover the title of the mysterious internet song earned considerable media attention, including Germany and beyond.
The Long-Awaited Revelation
The significant breakthrough eventually arrived earlier this week when a Reddit user named “marijn1412” claimed he identified the song as “Subways of Your Mind.” He found references about the former FEX members while researching an event for emerging bands that had transpired in the 1980s. This led him to get in touch with the four-piece outfit from the northern city of Kiel, revealing the long-lost song’s name.
The Rise from Obscurity
Remaining oblivious to the extensive digital quest for their music, the revelation was the first indication for Haedrich and his band about the interest in their song. He expressed his amazement at the intrigue around a band that wasn’t globally successful and that had performed four decades ago.
With the newfound fame and renewed interest in their music, FEX members are now intending to reissue “Subways of Your Mind.” Efforts are underway to locate the song’s original recording. This success might seem sudden, but for the band, the recognition is intense and overwhelming. Nevertheless, the exposure promises to write a new chapter in FEX’s legacy, with the resurgence of their work-after decades in oblivion.