Month: April 2002

Well, ain’t that poster love?

With just one day left to run on the real 12th BowieNet auction (snigger…) we are posting but one item this week. It’s another Rex Ray design that you are all aware of, and it comes in the shape of the BowieNet Roseland poster from June 19th 2000. This isn’t just any old copy though, it’s an untrimmed, 18″ x 13″, printers proof, and what’s more, it’s printed in slightly different colours to the final poster.

As if that wasn’t enough to make it ridiculously desirable, it’s also been signed by David Bowie and Rex Ray! And, just like the posters available on the night, it’s printed on high quality card, not your usual run-of-the-mill bog paper that some lesser designers may have chosen. Anyway, it should be up shortly, and you can have a bid by clicking on the image above.

Yes he was alright, the song went on forever…

A relieved SusanS has finally finished reliving the events of February 22nd (for now), by revamping, remodelling and re-posting the Tibet House Benefit Concert 2002 member’s pages. Each of the pages have been improved and added to, and here are a few more quotes from some of the new submissions:

The new song was absolutely lovely…destined to become a favorite like “Wild Is The Wind – Carmen

Finally… the moment I had been waiting for: My first Bowie experience! It was fantastic… – James Franco

I think I finally understood why it is that people are always talking about the look of the man. I think now it is because the look and the art are one and the same. This is a man who lives what he does. – Kelmar

“I Would Be Your Slave”!! You could feel his intense expressions and love for singing that song. He sang like the true performer he is and gave it his all. I felt so proud at that moment to be a fan. – LaLaLinda

There is something different about this song. Something vulnerable. Its core is its honesty and it is defiant. ‘I Would Be Your Slave’. – Lindsay

Only after the words “Ground control to Major Tom” did I realize that not only was he playing one of his greatest songs, but one of the greatest songs in the history of modern music. – Nnmaddox

The new song was achingly beautiful with a soft, 60’s ish sound, although the voice lulled us along and then thrilled us suddenly with a maestro’s touch on the emphasised lines. – Spaceface

He was groomed for the show, beautifully made up, wearing THE most amazing sculptured coat?.and he was approaching……! – SusanS

I really really enjoyed the show A LOT! And I cannot wait till next year! – Ziggy 1986

Each person has their own pop-up page now, including a picture of themselves where they dare supply one! So it’s great to see that Cavebat isn’t actually a furry little winged mammal that prefers the comfort of the dark after all, and it’s also pleasing to note that Paul Martin lives in the middle of a Star Trek type space-time continuum…re-enforcing the belief that there is always somebody worse off than oneself!

Anyway, I digress, suffice to say you can go take a look at the new pictures and words and stuff, by clicking on the image above. Well done to all who have contributed to this project and made it the wonderful thing it is.

A Better Future…

For those of you that missed it, more details regarding the release of ‘Heathen’ were announced yesterday, including eleven song titles and details of guest appearances by Pete Townshend and Dave Grohl.

Due on ISO Records on June 10th (11th in the US), ‘Heathen’ features a song that has been remixed by Moby, and another remixed by the subject of the latest X-CHANGE with David, the wonderful “French band”, AIR.

You can read the whole official press release in yesterday’s news, and it will also be posted for posterity in the press release section shortly.

In the funhouse, we’ll show you, really good time

Funhouse : Infrared Lounge : Fridays

Every Friday is Funhouse night, at the Infrared Lounge, 210 Rivington Street, NYC. From 7.00pm to 4.00am (no cover charge), local bands, dj’s, photographers and painters are showcased, “all in the spirit of the late 60’s early 70’s Warhol/Bowie/Velvet Underground scene.” Go and enjoy the entertainment, or email mediciapp@AOL.COM to get involved.

BowieArt : The Scotsman : 03/29/02

BowieArt’s patronage of students and graduates from Glascow School of Art was the subject of a lengthy lead article in The Scotsman last week. Well worth a read, it includes this from Professor Seona Reid, director of the school. “It’s great that he puts his support behind young visual artists. He obviously hasn’t forgotten how difficult it is when artists are just starting out.”

Pin-up : The Guardian : 03/28/02

“Pin-up: Glamour and Celebrity Since the Sixties”, a new exhibition running from 26th March 2002 until 19th January 2003 at Tate Liverpool, and described as charting the changing face of glamour and celebrity from Pop art to the present, includes a photograph of David taken by Linda McCartney.

Lyricist : San Francisco Chronicle : 03/08/02

San Francisco performer Jill Tracy won the top prize of $2,500 in a recent songwriting contest. She is quoted as saying: “literate lyrics are rare — and scorned by major record labels — in today’s fast-food pop music market. “What’s wrong with making a person think?” Tracy says. “I was inspired by songs growing up — by Bowie, the Police — that made me pull down the dictionary and look up a word. I loved that — it really intrigued me about music.”” (bonster)

(contributors ; bonster, spaceface)

:))

A Better Future…

More details regarding the release of ‘Heathen’ are announced today, including eleven song titles and details of guest appearances by Pete Townshend and Dave Grohl.

Due on ISO Records on June 10th (11th in the US), ‘Heathen’ features a song that has been remixed by Moby, and another remixed by the subject of the latest X-CHANGE with David, (posted yesterday) AIR.

Anyway, you can read the whole official press release below, which will also be posted for posterity in the press release section shortly.

Total Blam Blam – (European Correspondent)

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DAVID BOWIE REVEALS ‘HEATHEN’

Hot on the heels of the news that his label, ISO Records, has inked a multi album deal with Columbia, David Bowie has announced track details for his forthcoming album ‘HEATHEN’ due for release June 10th.

The new album, which sees Bowie re-uniting with producer Tony Visconti for the first time in 20 years, also sees the appearance of a couple of very special guests.

WHO legend Pete Townshend and Foo Fighter Dave Grohl have both added guitar parts to the record.

Townshend, whom last appeared on a David Bowie record back in 1980 (on the ‘Scary Monsters And Super Creeps’ album track ‘Because You’re Young’) adds an incendiary lead guitar line to a track entitled ‘SLOW BURN’, which is tipped to be the lead off track from the album in the US. Bowie calls it “the most eccentric and aggressive guitar I’ve heard Pete play, quite unlike anything else he’s done recently.” ‘SLOW BURN’ also features a performance from The Borneo Horns who accompanied Bowie on the ‘Serious Moonlight’ tour.

Other tracks that are expected to make the album include the sublime ‘I WOULD BE YOUR SLAVE’ which Bowie recently performed in New York at the Tibet House benefit show at Carnegie Hall, the uptempo ‘AFRAID’ which has become a firm fan favourite after an exclusive Bowienet (www.davidbowie.com) webcast, ‘MARCHING’, ‘WOOD JACKSON’ and ‘5.15 THE ANGELS HAVE GONE’.

The tracks for the album have all been mixed by Tony Visconti, however, the album opener, the ethereal ‘SUNDAY’ has also been remixed by Bowie buddy MOBY, the French electronica duo ‘AIR’ have supplied a remix of the album track ‘A BETTER FUTURE’. The release details of these two specials will be announced shortly.

The album is rounded out with the title track ‘HEATHEN’, the epic ‘SLIP AWAY’ and ‘EVERYONE SAYS HI’, a beautifully summery tune with a classic Tony Visconti string arrangement.

All songs were written and recorded during July and August of last year.

‘HEATHEN’ will be released on ISO Records via Columbia on June 10th. More details about the album, it?s packaging and Bowie’s live plans for the rest of the year will become available shortly.

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Turn and turn again…Again!

The April 2002 edition of The Voyeur fan magazine is about to start landing on doormats around the globe. Regualr visitors to BowieNet News will know it has a spiffing new look, and it’s packed with loads of new pictures, features and reviews, including:

Watch out for “The Voyeur”
Welcome to “The Voyeur”
Adverts (buy and sell David Bowie items)
Freaks (Dutch gossip magazine article)
The Burnt Ash Primary School First Eleven (by Max Batten)
Autographs, real or not real (questionable auctions on Ebay)
Angie Bowie’s Moon Goddess (by Antoine Loogman)
CD Review (including promos, official and unofficial releases)
Rarest ever 45? (Konrads unlisted 7″)

Apart from the above, you can also read the second part of Faye Upton’s interview with Earl Slick, conducted exclusively for ‘The Voyeur’, with questions by Marcel de Groot. The magazine is very proud to announce an exclusive six-page inside story from Mark Plati too, in which he talks about the Roseland Ballroom, Glastonbury Fair and the Toys recordings. Sounds like exciting stuff.

Above are a few sample pages of the current edition, and if you don’t already subscribe, you can get the whole thing by e-mailing ‘The Voyeur’ at thevoyeur@home.nl. You can also click on the image above to take you to their website.

Take a deep breath…

With the release of their newest album 10,000 Hz Legend, the French Band AIR has gained much acclaim on the European electronic scene.

Best known for their ultra-chill Moon Safari album and their work on the Virgin Suicides soundtrack, AIR have grown from a group of home studio recorders in to a full fledged electro-rock band.

In true X-Change format, AIR’s Nicolas Godin got together with David and traded a few questions. Here’s what went down.

You can also view the X-Change by clicking the purple AIR icon in the Mutations box.

Hot on the heels of the news that his label, ISO Records, has inked a multi album deal with Columbia, David Bowie has announced track details for his forthcoming album ‘HEATHEN’ due for release June 10th.

The new album, which sees Bowie re-uniting with producer Tony Visconti for the first time in 20 years, also sees the appearance of a couple of very special guests.

WHO legend Pete Townshend and Foo Fighter Dave Grohl have both added guitar parts to the record.

Townshend, whom last appeared on a David Bowie record back in 1980 (on the ‘Scary Monsters And Super Creeps’ album track ‘Because You’re Young’) adds an incendiary lead guitar line to a track entitled ‘SLOW BURN’, which is tipped to be the lead off track from the album in the US. Bowie calls it “the most eccentric and aggressive guitar I’ve heard Pete play, quite unlike anything else he’s done recently.” ‘SLOW BURN’ also features a performance from The Borneo Horns who accompanied Bowie on the ‘Serious Moonlight’ tour.

Other tracks that are expected to make the album include the sublime ‘I WOULD BE YOUR SLAVE’ which Bowie recently performed in New York at the Tibet House benefit show at Carnegie Hall, the uptempo ‘AFRAID’ which has become a firm fan favourite after an exclusive Bowienet (www.davidbowie.com) webcast, ‘MARCHING’, ‘WOOD JACKSON’ and ‘5.15 THE ANGELS HAVE GONE’.

The tracks for the album have all been mixed by Tony Visconti, however, the album opener, the ethereal ‘SUNDAY’ has also been remixed by Bowie buddy MOBY, the French electronica duo ‘AIR’ have supplied a remix of the album track ‘A BETTER FUTURE’. The release details of these two specials will be announced shortly.

The album is rounded out with the title track ‘HEATHEN’, the epic ‘SLIP AWAY’ and ‘EVERYONE SAYS HI’, a beautifully summery tune with a classic Tony Visconti string arrangement.

All songs were written and recorded during July and August of last year.

‘HEATHEN’ will be released on ISO Records via Columbia on June 10th. More details about the album, it?s packaging and Bowie’s live plans for the rest of the year will become available shortly.

My, my, the time do fly…

Where the hell did March 2002 go?! It was here a moment ago, now it’s gone forever. Oh well, thank goodness for Susans and her BowieNet News Archive, which has been updated to prove that there was indeed a March 2002…and very good it was too.

Switch on the TV we may pick him up on channel two…part 386

Just a quick reminder for those whose lives have yet to be changed by David Bowie. (03/29/02 SNIPPET: BOWIEPHILES) Tune into BBC 2 tonight at 19:05 (GMT), it did the trick for me and zillions of others almost thirty years ago!