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DEmerson
That's a great article.
I saw the last show in Boston last night of the 'Holy Holy' tour- Bowie producer/bassist, Tony Visconti, along with original Spiders drummer Woody Woodmansy, qnd a superb backing band doing all of The Man Who Sold the World. The band really did justice to the music - they sounded great! A bunch of other Bowie songs ended the evening, bringing the Wilbur Theater to its feet - joy, tears...the works. Tony, Woody and singer Greg Gregory making several comments during the clearly emotional evening about David and the events of the past 12 days or so - and you can tell the respect, and love they all have for Bowie.
A cathartic, and ultimately rockin' night.
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Hairball
David Bowie Refused to Collaborate with Coldplay
January 19, 2016 2:07 PM
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During his lengthy and storied career, David Bowie collaborated with many artists, including Arcade Fire on their 2013 album Reflektor. But not Coldplay.
Speaking with NME, Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion said vocalist Chris Martin wrote Bowie asking if he would contribute harmonies to a song they had written that seemed suited for his particular style.
Bowie’s response? “It’s not a very good song, is it?”
Champion took the rebuff in stride, saying about the late artist, “He was very discerning. He wouldn’t just put his name to anything. I’ll give him credit for that.”
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Hairball
David Bowie Refused to Collaborate with Coldplay
January 19, 2016 2:07 PM
Bowie
During his lengthy and storied career, David Bowie collaborated with many artists, including Arcade Fire on their 2013 album Reflektor. But not Coldplay.
Speaking with NME, Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion said vocalist Chris Martin wrote Bowie asking if he would contribute harmonies to a song they had written that seemed suited for his particular style.
Bowie’s response? “It’s not a very good song, is it?”
Champion took the rebuff in stride, saying about the late artist, “He was very discerning. He wouldn’t just put his name to anything. I’ll give him credit for that.”
this is my favouritebowiestory ever.
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Olly
Were those who had heard 'Blackstar' before Bowie's death at all surprised by the news of his demise?
Perhaps I am underestimating hindsight.
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mrfancyman
Picture posted by Mick Jagger on Facebook, jan 13, 2016.
David reading to school children in Mustique.
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DEmerson
Glenn Gregory of the band Heaven 17 handled the vocals - and did a very good job. To be honest - some video clips I had seen, I had my doubts, but he really was terrific, as was the entire band. Takes 2, sometimes 3 guitarists to try to equal one Mick Ronson though. ;-)
Other songs included Moonage Daydream, Changes, Time, suffragette City, R&R Suicide, 5 years, Starman and Life on Mars.
This was the last show of the brief tour, but Tony Visconti just posted that they are going to start again in March - although he did not say where. Hopefully the W Coast and other areas will get to see this heartfelt, and musically very strong, show.
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Olly
Were those who had heard 'Blackstar' before Bowie's death at all surprised by the news of his demise?
Perhaps I am underestimating hindsight.
I think you are underestimating it by quite a lot. Have you read the "Waiting for Bowie" article
that camper88 posted a link to? Fans were so used to the man taking on various persona
that it wasn't at all obvious that this time wasn't story-time...
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Olly
For someone who didn't follow Bowie (other than listening to a greatest hits compilation as a child)
I wasn't concerned with personas, and so could see more clearly what was evidently there in 'Blackstar': imminent death.
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Olly
When people talk of this, are they referring to musical styles, or simply image (clothes, hairstyles, hair colours)?
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tomcasagranda
I always thought Aladdin Sane was just an extension of Ziggy Stardust, and not a real character construct.
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tomcasagranda
I always thought Aladdin Sane was just an extension of Ziggy Stardust, and not a real character construct.
Aladdin Sane is Ziggy after death. After rock n' roll suicide. He's kind of like Newton in The Man Who Fell to Earth.
He's succumbed to the decadence of fame and rock n' roll...gimme your hands! Because you're wonderful.
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TornAndFried
Recent NME interview with Gerry Leonard, Bowie's guitarist from 2002 to 2013.
[www.vulture.com]
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Olly
Why do people talk of personas in relation to Bowie more than they do in relation to Jagger or any other musician?
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Chris Fountain
This is by far his greatest work... I'm sure it's already posted.
[www.youtube.com]
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Chris Fountain
This is by far his greatest work... I'm sure it's already posted.
[www.youtube.com]
Translation its your favorite of his...That does not in isself make it his greatest much less by far.
Personally I think its kind of weak.
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Chris Fountain
This is by far his greatest work... I'm sure it's already posted.
[www.youtube.com]
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Chris Fountain
This is by far his greatest work... I'm sure it's already posted.
[www.youtube.com]
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steffialicia
With all due respect, can someone please explain the symbolism in the video Blackstar to me?