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Offline DragonAttack

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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #70 on: January 12, 2016, 11:04:04 AM »
How could we forget to mention his marriage to Iman, along with all of his (and her) charitable works?
https://globalnews.ca/news/2446846/david-bowie-leaves-behind-legacy-of-performing-for-good-causes/

It wasn't just the music that made him popular.

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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #71 on: January 12, 2016, 11:14:31 AM »
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #72 on: January 12, 2016, 12:05:44 PM »
I wasn't really familiar with Bowie's music until now, but I've listened to a lot of his songs after reading about his death, and I've liked pretty much everything I've heard. He was an innovative man for sure... Sad news, but I find it admirable that he managed to put together one more album despite his struggle with cancer - in that sense he left with his boots on just like Lemmy.

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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #73 on: January 12, 2016, 12:13:37 PM »
Quote from: ? on January 12, 2016, 12:05:44 PM
I wasn't really familiar with Bowie's music until now, but I've listened to a lot of his songs after reading about his death, and I've liked pretty much everything I've heard. He was an innovative man for sure... Sad news, but I find it admirable that he managed to put together one more album despite his struggle with cancer - in that sense he left with his boots on just like Lemmy.

RIP

That's pretty much how it is for me. I knew a few of his songs but I've been checking out a bunch of his releases and he really had this brilliant ingenuity with his music. I wish I had discovered more of his work sooner.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #74 on: January 12, 2016, 01:20:12 PM »
The new album, Blackstar, is fantastic. So weird, so awesome.

Also, BEST opening lyrics of any tune ever: "and then she punched me like a dude" :rollin
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #75 on: January 12, 2016, 02:03:10 PM »
I don't own a single Bowie album. Where would be a good place to start?
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #76 on: January 12, 2016, 02:54:02 PM »
Quote from: kaos2900 on January 12, 2016, 02:03:10 PM
I don't own a single Bowie album. Where would be a good place to start?

i don't either but probably Blackstar. Then work backwards. I hear that The Next Day is also really good.

Then Probably some deep cuts like " Low ".
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #77 on: January 12, 2016, 02:57:30 PM »
He has so many different styles. It's hard to pinpoint where. There is a documentary about a 5 album run in the 70's through the 80's that very interesting to see him change styles.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #78 on: January 12, 2016, 04:59:23 PM »
Quote from: kaos2900 on January 12, 2016, 02:03:10 PM
I don't own a single Bowie album. Where would be a good place to start?

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - Not my favorite album of his, but pretty darn good, and a great place for anyone to start.

And Stadler nailed it.  Bowie was HUGE, a true legend.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #79 on: January 12, 2016, 05:15:09 PM »
So sad, RIP David. A True icon of music. I had just watched Labyrinth, (I love that movie!) the night before he passed.
Some of my memories growing up was my Mum playing Space Oddity very loud, very often.
He truly was one of those artists you believed would be around forever, haven't heard too much of the recent music,
huge fan of the 80's classics Let's Dance, China Girl, Dancing in the streets to name a few.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #80 on: January 12, 2016, 07:43:06 PM »
I know everyone won't agree with this, but I was talking with someone at work today about Bowie and we kind of agreed that he is one of those rare popular artists whose most well known and/or most popular song is arguably his best. I, of course, am talking about Space Oddity.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #81 on: January 12, 2016, 08:20:35 PM »
Quote from: kaos2900 on January 12, 2016, 02:03:10 PM
I don't own a single Bowie album. Where would be a good place to start?

You have a long journey ahead of you.

Basically, pick your genre and start with his album in that style. Aside from metal and country, he touched nearly everything else.

I think Blackstar is the most indicative of everything, and he likely planned it that way. It begins way, way out there – his most 'out there' ever... most prog, most jazz, most avant-garde, weirdest Bowie song ever made. Then he gradually works through most of the genres he's dabbled in – save jungle/drum-n-bass on Earthling – until landing on the 'classic Bowie' rock sound in the last song.

There are constellations in the album art. Surely his swansong would show you where to begin.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #82 on: January 13, 2016, 03:59:46 PM »
https://time.com/4177071/david-bowie-musical-tributes/



^^Very cool rendition of "Space Oddity"  by Mr. Jordan Rudess.   pretty sweet


RIP MR Bowie
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #83 on: January 13, 2016, 08:40:45 PM »
Bummer that it took him dying to get me back into a Bowie listening phase, but I think I've listened to him more in the last three days that I had in the six-seven previous years combined.  I don't "get" a lot of his stuff, but the stuff I do is freaking great. :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #84 on: January 13, 2016, 09:13:59 PM »
Quote from: DeanTheater on January 13, 2016, 03:59:46 PM
https://time.com/4177071/david-bowie-musical-tributes/



^^Very cool rendition of "Space Oddity"  by Mr. Jordan Rudess.   pretty sweet


RIP MR Bowie

Thanks for that link.  Jordan's tribute was nothing short of beautiful.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #85 on: January 14, 2016, 09:08:12 AM »
Rick Wakeman also did a really nice tribute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jogv7tD18gs&feature=youtu.be
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #86 on: January 16, 2016, 07:50:33 AM »
So yeah, I think back when I dove into Bowie's catalogue a little, I was so nutty over Low than I never really gave Ziggy Stardust and Heroes many full listens, instead remembering just a few standout tracks from both, but having listened to both a lot this week, I've really been missing out.  The Secret Life of Arabia, Sons of the Silent Age, Lady Stardust, It Ain't Easy and Hang On to Your Life, in particular, are all slaying me now. :hat :coolio
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #87 on: January 17, 2016, 04:24:58 AM »
Quote from: KevShmev on January 16, 2016, 07:50:33 AM
Sons of the Silent Age
This song is insane, one of my absolute favorites.  :hefdaddy
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #88 on: January 17, 2016, 09:39:05 AM »
Quote from: Mladen on January 17, 2016, 04:24:58 AM
Quote from: KevShmev on January 16, 2016, 07:50:33 AM
Sons of the Silent Age
This song is insane, one of my absolute favorites.  :hefdaddy

Love it as well!

Hey, whoever started this thread, can we turn this into just a regular David Bowie discussion thread? Maybe make it David Bowie v. RIP?  Just a thought. 
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #89 on: January 17, 2016, 10:17:11 AM »
Some Belgian astronomers just named a lightning bolt-shaped constellation Aladdin Sane in honor of him.  :metal

There's a StaaaarMAAAAAN waiting in the sky...
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #90 on: January 17, 2016, 06:51:55 PM »
Quote from: Nel on January 17, 2016, 10:17:11 AM
Some Belgian astronomers just named a lightning bolt-shaped constellation Aladdin Sane in honor of him.  :metal

There's a StaaaarMAAAAAN waiting in the sky...

I still can't hear that line without thinking of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. :lol :lol

Great song, regardless!

Quote from: Prog Snob on January 17, 2016, 09:39:05 AM


Hey, whoever started this thread, can we turn this into just a regular David Bowie discussion thread? Maybe make it David Bowie v. RIP?  Just a thought.

I'm in favor of this idea. :coolio
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #91 on: January 17, 2016, 07:12:05 PM »
Brilliant singer/songwriter...will be missed big time :(
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #92 on: January 18, 2016, 12:22:22 AM »
What a great musician. I always admired his creativitiy. RIP. \:
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #93 on: January 18, 2016, 07:25:51 AM »
I can't stop listening to him and watching videos and interviews on YouTube, it's been a week already. So much good stuff all over the place.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #94 on: January 18, 2016, 08:50:37 AM »
Quote from: Nel on January 17, 2016, 10:17:11 AM
Some Belgian astronomers just named a lightning bolt-shaped constellation Aladdin Sane in honor of him.  :metal

There's a StaaaarMAAAAAN waiting in the sky...

They also created this page for people to tell which is their favorite song and leave a little review

https://stardustforbowie.be/
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #95 on: January 18, 2016, 11:46:25 AM »
Listened to Young Americans, Hunky Dory and Earthling today. Awesome.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #96 on: January 18, 2016, 12:43:12 PM »
The entire second side of Low, plus the bonus tracks, is incredible. Not that I needed to say it.

Also addicted to "1. Outtakes," the original sketch of Outside that sources all the segues on the final record. Three 20-minute suites. Bowie at his most explorative.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #97 on: January 18, 2016, 06:39:29 PM »
subterraneans is a song I bow down and worship  :hefdaddy

Just one of many incredible bowie songs.
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« Reply #98 on: January 18, 2016, 08:41:14 PM »
Yep, it's great.

My brother, who has a lot more Bowie than I do, gave me songs from albums I don't have.  In particular, I love Dead Man Walking (from Earthling) and A Better Future (from Heathen), especially the lyrics in the latter.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #99 on: January 18, 2016, 08:57:17 PM »
I'm suggest anyone that likes Bowie should listen to his new album, Blackstar. It's so excellent i doubt anyone will release something good as it this year and there's still gonna be releases by major acts like Kanye West and Radiohead... That's how high Bowie set the bar for 2016.

Songs like Lazarus, Dollar Days and Blackstar belong right there with his best.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #100 on: January 18, 2016, 08:59:26 PM »
I bought it online last night.  It's good, but I think some are gonna overhype is as AOTY simply because Bowie died.  And that is not meant to take anything away from what is a really nice swan song. :hat
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« Reply #101 on: January 18, 2016, 09:10:41 PM »
Yeah, there's definitely some of that happening but i myself though it was a really great album before his death.
But his death kinda made the album better as now we can understand the meaning behind the lyrics.
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #102 on: January 18, 2016, 09:58:33 PM »
Quote from: Outcrier on January 18, 2016, 08:57:17 PM
I'm suggest anyone that likes Bowie should listen to his new album, Blackstar. It's so excellent i doubt anyone will release something good as it this year and there's still gonna be releases by major acts like Kanye West and Radiohead... That's how high Bowie set the bar for 2016.
I'd argue the new Ulver album is slaying it, and I really like Blackstar, so  :P
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« Reply #103 on: January 18, 2016, 10:09:46 PM »
I meant it more based on my personal tastes. I rated Blackstar a 9, so i doubt i will like anything as much as it this year (even something by some of my favorite artists).
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Re: RIP David Bowie
« Reply #104 on: January 19, 2016, 12:14:55 AM »
Blackstar is pretty fantastic.  I love the homage to Cossacks Are in the first section of the title track.  I can't think of any album in history that has this kind of aura and... myth (maybe?) surrounding it.  Truly a remarkable piece of art.
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