In a stunning turn of events, the song that has baffled internet sleuths for nearly two decades has finally been identified. The track, now known as "Subways of Your Mind," was recorded by FEX, a little-known German band from the 1980s.
The mystery began in 2007 when a German sibling duo uploaded a digitized version of a song they had recorded from the radio as teenagers. Despite being surrounded by popular tracks from XTC and The Cure on the same cassette, this particular song remained unidentified, sparking a global hunt for its origin.
For years, music enthusiasts analyzed every aspect of the song, from the instruments used to the lead singer's accent. However, it wasn't until 2019, when the track was shared on Reddit, that the search gained worldwide attention. A dedicated subreddit, "r/TheMysteriousSong," amassed tens of thousands of members, all working towards solving the musical enigma.
The breakthrough came this week when a Reddit user named "marijn1412" announced the discovery. While researching a 1980s event for emerging bands organized by a northern German public broadcaster, marijn1412 stumbled upon information about FEX. After contacting former band members, the user received confirmation and the long-awaited title of the song.
Surprisingly, the band had been completely unaware of the online phenomenon surrounding their music. Michael Haedrich, the 68-year-old former keyboardist, guitarist, and backup vocalist for FEX, expressed his astonishment to Der Spiegel magazine. "I thought it was amazing that someone was interested in music by a band that was only successful regionally, if at all, and that was over 40 years ago," he said.
The revelation has sparked excitement among the band members, who are now considering reissuing "Subways of Your Mind." They are currently searching for the original recording of the song, hoping to capitalize on their newfound fame.
This unexpected resolution to a long-standing internet mystery showcases the power of online communities and persistent research. It also serves as a reminder that even in the digital age, some musical gems can remain hidden for decades, waiting to be rediscovered and appreciated anew.