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The karma’s still flowing and so are the stories and pix submitted to the BowieNutters’ Tibet Page! This page isn’t going anywhere so you still have time to submit your own memoirs. If the planets align correctly we may even be able to summon a taste of rehearsal soon…
Chances are you’ve seen all the press, but if you’ve missed any of it here are some links:
Let me fix it for you…
We’re happy to report that the Beatnik audio on the home page has been fixed so that if you don’t use Beatnik, you don’t have to confront that annoying “Install Beatnik” message each time you visit! Remember that depending on what type of soundcard your computer has, you may have to select AUDIO OFF on the BowieNet home page in order to use other audio applications on your computer.
Thanks to everyone who pointed this out to us!
The shame was on the other side
Just in case you need a refresher, here again are some of the press links about Monday night’s concert. One of the new write ups is today’s New York Times. Ann Powers, writing for the Times said that David “took a chance by performing Silly Boy Blue.” She goes on to say:
Both jaunty and majestic, abetted by a string section and a full band including Moby and Tony Visconti on guitars, the performance clearly tickled this rock regal, who beamed when several monks emerged with cymbals to clang out the closing.”
Click the various links below for more reviews of Monday night’s concert, or go here to read fellow BowieNetters’ memoirs:
I will take that plane tonight…
BowieNetter Danno and his girl, Daze-e, managed to soften their Bowie withdrawal on their way back to the UK from the Tibet House Benefit Concert with a neat little surprise they found in the Virgin in-flight entertainment guide. The in-bound flight from New York was somewhat brightened by the realisation that the complete Bowie at the Beeb television broadcast was part of the homeward bound only entertainment.
Did somebody at Virgin realise there was likely to be a planeload of Bowie fans suffering from post-gig blues? I doubt it somehow, but nevertheless, somebody at Virgin had the good sense to illustrate the piece in the entertainment guide with a picture taken by yours truly. If you would like to read the piece without scrambling for your spectacles, click on the image above. Thanx for the tip Danno.
Total Blam Blam – (European Correspondent)
Look mum, no mushrooms
A confused Tony Visconti couldn’t believe his eyes when he developed his film, but lo and behold it was true – aliens had infiltrated the posh Carnegie Hall crowd on Monday night! Carnegie Hall officers insist the allegations are fabricated, and refuse to even consider whether there is, was, or ever will be life on Mars. Go here or there to examine more photographic evidence (both earthling and extraterrestrial).
Man I need a TV when I’ve got T. Rex…
Don’t forget to tune in to Granada Plus (on Sky Digital) in the UK tomorrow night at 11.30pm GMT for the last of the current re-run of ‘Marc’. For those of you that aren’t aware of this classic broadcast, it’s the one where David performed his magnificent TV debut of “Heroes” and dueted with Marc on an abortive attempt at the Bowie/Bolan composition, ‘Standing Next To You’. Go here for more.
Total Blam Blam – (European Correspondent)
You’ve left your prayers and song…
By now you’ve undoubtedly heard about the resounding success of last night’s Tibet House Benefit Concert, the highlight of which, by all accounts, was David’s performance! Although he played only two songs (Heroes and Silly Boy Blue), it was, as enemyofsilence put it, “the most satisfying two songs I’ve ever heard.” And the cheers for David were so loud that some members of the Carnegie Staff (more accustomed to a polite “bravo”) had to fan themselves with the playbill to keep from fainting!
The Tibet pages are already filled with submissions! Go here to check ’em out or submit your own memoirs. Here is a selection of quotes from the press and BowieNetters:
When David Bowie entered twenty minutes later to give his take on spirituality, the tone was much different. Introduced by Moby as the “greatest musician of the twentieth century,” Bowie entered to screams that outdid even those for younger heartthrob Matthews. Resplendent in a royal purple jacket, black turtleneck and wide-legged pants, he was the picture of health and happiness, of a man who had lived through fame hell and lived to tell. – Rolling Stone
Wearing a Union Jack shirt, matching glasses and now-trademark long hair, he described how he almost ran off to become a Tibetan monk as a teenager. “[I was] kicking around South East London trying to find myself when I stumbled across a Tibetan holy-man, who subsequently became a bit of a guru to me.” The guru advised him to start making music, however, despite Bowie’s insistence that “I look good in saffron! “It was always about the clothes, as a teen it was always about the clothes.” – NME
He then introduced David Bowie (“the best musician of the 20th century,” in his words) who took the stage to a thunderous reception. Bowie launched into his ’70s classic “Heroes,” aided by a backing band for the ages: Glass on piano, Moby on guitar, longtime Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti on bass, a four-piece string section led by Mooke, and drummer Sterling Campbell.
Next was “Silly Boy Blue,” an elegant rocker which Bowie said was written as he struggled to explain his interest in Tibetan culture and had not performed in more than 30 years. Khechog and some of the Gomang Monks joined the party at the very end with clattering gongs and bells. The song appears on the recent “Bowie At The Beeb” compilation, collecting the artist’s performances for BBC Radio between 1968-1972.– Billboard.com
Mr. Bowie performed both songs flawlessly. The voice is better than EVER. Oh Yeah !! This rendition of Heroes with a string accompaniment was just beautiful :^)I really enjoyed this re-working of Silly Boy Blue as compared to the Bowie at the Beeb version. Bowie has only gotten better with age. Seeing Visconti playing the bass on stage was quite unique! – aucourant
Check out the Bowienet members Tibet pages for the full stories and lots more! Bookmark the pages and come back over the next few days as members return home and send in their submissions.
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Thanks, Spaceface!
On February 20 the 2001 Orville H. Gibson Guitar Awards, a kind of “Grammys of the Guitar,” were presented in Los Angeles at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The recipients are chosen through a process that includes nomination by the editors of the leading musical instrument publications, with finalists chosen by the music media at large.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring a guitarist who, over the course of a career has made a significant impact on the guitar world and influenced young musicians. This year’s award went to former David Bowie guitarist Peter Frampton, who is only the 7th person to receive this honor. Past recipients are B.B. King, Emmylou Harris, John Fogerty, Vince Gill, Brian Setzer, and Andy Summers. Frampton also took home honors for the “Best Guitar Performance,” for his Grammy-nominated “Off The Hook.”
Henry Juszkiewicz, Gibson Chairman and CEO said, “Over the years, Peter Frampton has continued to thrill us all with his music and amazing guitar skills, both on albums and live in concert. From his setting and keeping the record for the top selling live album of all time, to inspiring a generation of guitarists, we are proud to honor Peter with the 2001 Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Gibson also presented a guitar to Frampton signed by Les Paul, his idol, personally dedicated to him! Other winners were Dave Grohl, Emmylou Harris and Kenny Wayne Shephard.
For a full list of nominee’s and winners, visit Gibson.com.
Thanks, Camy!
See you in the sky tonight
It’s here already! As you know, tonight the Eleventh Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert will be held at Carnegie Hall. David Bowie, Gomang monks chanting and playing Tibetan long-horns and other artists including Philip Glass, Moby, Natalie Merchant, Patti Smith and Fateh Ali Khan will inaugurate the Year of the Iron Snake at this much anticipated event.
Remember you can submit your stories, pictures, thoughts or just about anything else regarding the show on the Bowienet members Tibet pages! And if you missed yesterday’s Newsday link with more about David’s history with the cause and info about tonight’s lineup, go here!
Join us in wishing David a great show at this special event!
No, Eminem and David will not be duetting this song on Saturday 3rd of March. It’s all about Stanley Spencer, the slightly dotty British painter. The Beeb asked Bowie if he would like to narrate this quite lovely documentary (Omnibus Special, BBC 2 at 7.20pm) on Spencer as he’s among Bowie’s favourite Brit artists. Bowie jumped at it and here it is.
There’s lots about him online (search Google) but here are a couple of smashing photos of the man himself and his painting of the resurrection as it would have been if it had taken place in his village of Cookham. He also had some quite strange relationship mix-ups. Tune in on Saturday to see and hear all.