David Bowie

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

You read one line of my post, I said

IE NEITHER ARE EVER GOING TO PLAY

[Englishdragon]

I don't understand where it says neither are going to play in your post. All I can see is you saying there's more chance of Zeppelin than Bowie, which is what I objected to, and you saying there's more chance of a different act than Led Zep.

Edited January 8, 2013 by Englishdragon

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Maybe you dont get it then? Puppetry of the penis are a comedy act that would struggle to get a spot in the comedy tent, let alone the Pyramid stage.

It was a reference that any suggestion Bowie is ever going to play Glastonbury again is as absurd as the threads in the start of December saying Led Zepp could play.

[Englishdragon]

I completely get it, but your post said something very different which is what I was objecting to. I can only go off by what you write.

[eFestivals]

the more I hear the new single the more I think Bowie has spent the last ten years locked in a room with the Robert Wyatt back catalogue.

[beau1]

I understand the fuss because it was such a shock announcement but now is the time to judge the song properly.

Really its an ok song, its rather ordinary and boring actually but it is still nice to hear. honestly though this song could have been released by anyone and no one would give a crap, its that ordinary.

I find it slightly sad how old he SOUNDS rather than looks. I really wonder sort of state his voice is in. Dont get me wrong he is singing great but i cant help but think it is subdued because it has to be.

Edited January 9, 2013 by beau1

[eFestivals]

I find it slightly sad how old he SOUNDS rather than looks.

I saw someone on TV yesterday who said his voice had dropped half an octive.

If that's the case then I reckon live shows won't happen at any point as he won't be able to do many of his old songs.

[abdoujaparov]

the more I hear the new single the more I think Bowie has spent the last ten years locked in a room with the Robert Wyatt back catalogue.

[russycarps]

I saw someone on TV yesterday who said his voice had dropped half an octive.

If that's the case then I reckon live shows won't happen at any point as he won't be able to do many of his old songs.

[theampersanddevil]

I saw someone on TV yesterday who said his voice had dropped half an octive.

If that's the case then I reckon live shows won't happen at any point as he won't be able to do many of his old songs.

Edited January 9, 2013 by theampersanddevil

[russycarps]

Who was it that said it? Was it someone talking based on where are we now or someone who has worked with him recently like visconti?

[theampersanddevil]

Yeah, posted at the same time, lol.

I'd take that with a pinch of salt. Don't get me wrong, it is something I have suspected as all singers lose something but half an octave seams rather a lot.

[Justiceforcedave]

I guarantee there won't be a dry eye in the house.

[russycarps]

please for the love of god stop posting that video!!!!!!

[The Nal]

Tony Visconti says Bowie is healthy. Healthy enough to tour?

Tony Visconti says 'Where Are We Now' is very different to the rest of David Bowie's new album.

The legendary singer marked his 66th birthday by releasing the track yesterday (08.01.13) and his long term collaborator and producer says the album, 'The Next Day', has a much more ''rock'' sound.

Tony told the BBC: ''I think it's a very reflective track for David. He certainly is looking back on his Berlin period and it evokes this feeling. It's very melancholy, I think. It's the only track on the album that goes this much inward for him.

''It's quite a rock album, the rest of the songs, so I thought to myself, 'Why is David coming out with this very slow, albeit beautiful, ballad, why is he doing this? He should come out with a bang.' But he is a master of his own life. I think this was a very smart move, linking the past with the future, and I think the next thing you hear from him is going to be quite different.''

Tony - who worked on-and-off with the 'Starman' hitmaker on the record - dismissed speculation about the singer's health, insisting he is in good form and enjoyed being back in the studio.

He added: ''David is extremely healthy, he's rosy-cheeked, he smiles a lot.

''During the recording he was smiling, he was so happy to be back in the studio. From the old days I recall that he was the loudest singer I've ever worked with. When he starts singing I'd have to back off, and go into another room and just leave him in front of a microphone, he still has that power in that chest and in his voice. We all know he had a health scare in 2003, 2004, but he's a very healthy man.

''I can assure you, I've been saying this for the past few years. I couldn't explain why I know that, but I worked with a very healthy and happy David Bowie in the studio.''

[5co77ie]

Tony Visconti says Bowie is healthy. Healthy enough to tour?

Tony Visconti says 'Where Are We Now' is very different to the rest of David Bowie's new album.

The legendary singer marked his 66th birthday by releasing the track yesterday (08.01.13) and his long term collaborator and producer says the album, 'The Next Day', has a much more ''rock'' sound.

Tony told the BBC: ''I think it's a very reflective track for David. He certainly is looking back on his Berlin period and it evokes this feeling. It's very melancholy, I think. It's the only track on the album that goes this much inward for him.

''It's quite a rock album, the rest of the songs, so I thought to myself, 'Why is David coming out with this very slow, albeit beautiful, ballad, why is he doing this? He should come out with a bang.' But he is a master of his own life. I think this was a very smart move, linking the past with the future, and I think the next thing you hear from him is going to be quite different.''

Tony - who worked on-and-off with the 'Starman' hitmaker on the record - dismissed speculation about the singer's health, insisting he is in good form and enjoyed being back in the studio.

He added: ''David is extremely healthy, he's rosy-cheeked, he smiles a lot.

''During the recording he was smiling, he was so happy to be back in the studio. From the old days I recall that he was the loudest singer I've ever worked with. When he starts singing I'd have to back off, and go into another room and just leave him in front of a microphone, he still has that power in that chest and in his voice. We all know he had a health scare in 2003, 2004, but he's a very healthy man.

''I can assure you, I've been saying this for the past few years. I couldn't explain why I know that, but I worked with a very healthy and happy David Bowie in the studio.''b

[russycarps]

Tony Visconti says Bowie is healthy. Healthy enough to tour?

Tony Visconti says 'Where Are We Now' is very different to the rest of David Bowie's new album.

The legendary singer marked his 66th birthday by releasing the track yesterday (08.01.13) and his long term collaborator and producer says the album, 'The Next Day', has a much more ''rock'' sound.

Tony told the BBC: ''I think it's a very reflective track for David. He certainly is looking back on his Berlin period and it evokes this feeling. It's very melancholy, I think. It's the only track on the album that goes this much inward for him.

''It's quite a rock album, the rest of the songs, so I thought to myself, 'Why is David coming out with this very slow, albeit beautiful, ballad, why is he doing this? He should come out with a bang.' But he is a master of his own life. I think this was a very smart move, linking the past with the future, and I think the next thing you hear from him is going to be quite different.''

Tony - who worked on-and-off with the 'Starman' hitmaker on the record - dismissed speculation about the singer's health, insisting he is in good form and enjoyed being back in the studio.

He added: ''David is extremely healthy, he's rosy-cheeked, he smiles a lot.

''During the recording he was smiling, he was so happy to be back in the studio. From the old days I recall that he was the loudest singer I've ever worked with. When he starts singing I'd have to back off, and go into another room and just leave him in front of a microphone, he still has that power in that chest and in his voice. We all know he had a health scare in 2003, 2004, but he's a very healthy man.

''I can assure you, I've been saying this for the past few years. I couldn't explain why I know that, but I worked with a very healthy and happy David Bowie in the studio.''

[Pilgrim S]

How about the earlier rumour of a joint headline slot between Bowie and Arcade Fire?

[Tugger2k]

Tony Visconti says Bowie is healthy. Healthy enough to tour?

[Guest]

I wonder if Michael or Emily have actually asked the question. You would hope they had wouldn't you?

[The Nal]

stop saying tour, he doesnt need to tour - just last 90-100 minutes without his ticker going kaputt ;-)

news is that all enquires regarding shows are being met with deafening silence - that doesnt rule the possibility out tho

[eFestivals]

I wonder if Michael or Emily have actually asked the question. You would hope they had wouldn't you?

given that everyone thought he was as good as dead until yesterday, why would they?

It's a fair assumption that they don't have a slot for him even if they were desperate to get him.

[The Nal]

given that everyone thought he was as good as dead until yesterday, why would they?

It's a fair assumption that they don't have a slot for him even if they were desperate to get him.

[redmosquito]

given that everyone thought he was as good as dead until yesterday, why would they?

It's a fair assumption that they don't have a slot for him even if they were desperate to get him.

Edited January 9, 2013 by redmosquito

[Tugger2k]

You're squirming in your seat there at the thought of seeing him aren't you chief?