David Bowie was the ENCAPSULATION of artistry.
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Tonight we;re taking a look at David Bowie performing 'Heroes' fully live back in 2002!
Original Video - • David Bowie - Heroes
TIME STAMPS -
0:00 Intro
0:54 Performance
2:59 Analysis
7:00 Caution to the Wind
7:37 David's Crazy Range!
9:16 Performance Resumption
12:57 Accuracy vs. Artistry
14:29 'I Felt That'
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The grin on your face throughout is the greatest testament to Bowie's ability as an artist.
Haa haaa, i thought the same. He's loving it.
A great analysis of a true artist. David Bowie danced to his own drum and it made him one of a kind. May he rest in peace.
I thought he danced to Dennis Davis drum
I thought he danced to a beat of whatever drum@@SagaciousBoothe
Bowie managed a careful carelessness that’s intriguing and comforting.
I love the way you put it
Good point about him just sounding like David Bowie, you knew his voice instantly.
And it owes so much to Anthony Newley
@@thesolitaryadventurer ooooh. Great insight. Yes, I remember Anthony Newley.
@@thesolitaryadventurer and very often Lou Reed.
The thing about Bowie Is that nobody was him, except him. Using what he had assembled unto himself, he played whatever version of himself was available. He knew a good thing when he heard it and would "collect it" and put it in his bag of tricks. In many cases, it was other people's talent that he recognized and would gather unto himself to get the result he wanted. THIS WAS his talent. THIS WAS his artistry; assembling the good bits he gathered from the talent he surrounded himself with and then bringing it to life in a song that was written by the process itself. This is why he reinvented himself so often. With every outing he had new tricks in his bag and new talents to work with. He didn't always "write" songs necessarily. He facilitated them into existence in any way he could.
David Bowie was absolutely awesome. May he Rest In Peace.
Love when Fil gets that smile
One of my favorite Bowie Stories is how he came up with the lyrics for "Heroes."
"Heroes" was recorded at Hansa Studios. In 1977, it was maybe 100-150m from The Berlin Wall. Everyone had left except for Bowie. He was upstairs and looking out a window. Below him were Visconti and partner embracing in the shadow of The Wall.
East German border guards were in guard towers and armed with assault rifles. Those guards saw Visconti and partner and as well. That was the spark that Bowie needed to write the lyrics for "Heroes."
It would have been helpful to explain who Visconti was and how Bowie interpreted the couple's tryst in relation to the location. But I guess that's what Google is for?
This just completely confirms my sense of what this song is about. Thank you for sharing this background. I KNEW it was about the Berlin Wall and that it was about resistance. A moment of individual resistance and the triumph of that moment. THANK YOU!
In this analysis video, Fil is really getting to the crux of the matter. Which is to say that when it comes to great natural voices, artistry trumps pitch accuracy - every way you slice it, every single time.
The world is a lesser place without Bowie.
Thankfully we have his music.
👩🏻🎤
That ‘thing’ you mention Fil, is authenticity! Something David Bowie had in spades!
David Bowie was a unique artist indeed! He had an incredible voice, and whether he hit the notes or not, he was an awesome singer! May he RIP!
"Arguably the most important post-war British artist working in any medium" - Andrew Calcutt, in his outstanding (and extremely readable) book "Brit Cult: An A-Z of Modern British Popular Culture", which went into print around the same time as the performance here. Calcutt is right, I think (he is talking about single artists, not bands, so it won't do to say "the Beatles were more important", they had three songwriters and at least two front men)
...The moment I realized there was more than I thought, was when he sang with Bing Crosby.
In this live example, it's barely singing at all, but it's there. It's more talking than singing, but regardless, it's art.
There's too much to say about David Bowie. Producing DEVO's first album, and much more than I know about him. I miss him.
My old best friend called me, "I scored tickets for Bowie, Pine Knob Mich. wanna go?". I'm like hell yeah. Did he ever score tickets. Two seats front and center, and two seats 2 rows directly behind that. It was this same 2002 Heathen concert tour as this. Fantastic show. Bowie interacting with the audience and seemed to have a great time with us joking and laughing. Dude was pure class, and put on a Pro Show. He played Hero's exactly like this show
Wow those were great seats. I know Pine Knob as I’m originally from Michigan and have been there myself. That show must have been amazing. What a great memory to share with us all. Thank you.
I saw that tour in Manchester in England at an outdoor venue. I was right at the front and his voice was the best I've ever heard him. I've probably seen him at least a dozen times but that show was special because it poured with rain when all the other acts were on, it was a mini festival. Bowie walked on stage, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Everyone I have spoken to who were there always mention that. He had packed in smoking and his voice improved immensely. He used to get tired and hoarse.
Heard his isolated vocals in " What Makes This Song Great? "Let's Dance" DAVID BOWIE " just amazng what a great singer he was without ever daft showing off
That’s the thing with this AI technology, pitch correction, etc. David has a style that can morph at any time into whatever he decides to do in that moment. Why would anyone want to mess with that? Well, in David’s case you wouldn’t and I could never imagine him using that technology.
Bowie’s voice was other-worldly. Those low notes were absolutely sublime and all the textures he used just infused his music with personality and emotion. 😍
Thanks, Fil! 👍🏻👏🏻
One thing about this performance is that everyone in the audience knows the song by heart already. Staying on pitch is not at all necessary. It's almost like it doesn't even need to actually happen, because "I am at a David Bowie concert in 2002" is enough.
a true original artist
He brings great theatricality to his singing.
Yes to everything you said. He’s all over the place, and it’s perfection.
Thanks for your analysis. David Bowie was a great singer-songwriter & actor. He constantly reinvented himself to stay current over nearly 5 decades. His first big hit was "Space Oddity" in 1969. He has had a lot of great songs including "Ziggy Stardust", "Starman". "Rebel Rebel", "Young Americans", "Changes", "Fame", "Golden Years", "Ashes To Ashes", "Under Pressure", Let's Dance", "Modern Love", "China Girl" etc.
"Life on Mars" is pretty great too!
“Absolute Beginners”…I could go on and on
Love this! David Bowie is one of my all time favorite artists. I pretty much fell in love with him as a kid because of the movie "Labyrinth". He was an incredible artist, and I've only ever heard great things about him as a person as well. I wish I could've seen him live.
He was truly brilliant !
I saw Bowie live a few times. He never disappoints. I do love his Ziggy & Hunky Dory periods best. True Legend & Genius. 🌠🌠🌠
Hi Fil,
David Bowie was a musical Genius! I love how he just goes with the flow and lets it all fly. He probably sang all his songs differently every night depending on his mood or feelings. The variations he throws in are great! Totally awesome analysis today! Love it… may he RIP! Debbie☮️
I so enjoyed this. My favorite Bowie song, my favorite performance of that song and....you are wearing the first Queen shirt I bought my son. I think he was nine. He's 26 now, and still listens to Queen on the regular.
David Bowie was the first rock star I got an autograph from when I lived in Cleveland in the mid seventies..in front of Swingo's a hotel musicians stayed downtown. It had only five floors..
My all-time-favorite male singer/artist analyzed by my favorite YT analysis channel. Can't wait!
Edit: I love how he reinterprets his songs for each performance and they're all mesmerizing. Contrast this version with his performance of the same song at Live Aid.
Thanks Phil, loved the video and the analysis , so pleased you kept the end comments from Bowie in as well. When the studio guys get in and change things with pitch correction and other games to "improve" things....you lose so much and the chance of that rare performance that's better than any studio version, one that truly touches the soul. I just absolutely felt and understood his final comment.
Bowie was a performer more than a musician or a singer. What he did with his voice is more than just hittting notes, it was expressing a particular feeling or giving voice to a character. He changed his accent; he sometimes sounded deeper, sometimes more metallic; he could be commanding, or make his voice crack to express fear and uncertainty. Bowie told stories with his music.
If you can find his performance from The Concert for New York post 9/11, he opened the show. He started with a solo cover of America by Simon and Garfunkel while sitting on the stage floor playing an instrument that looked like a harmonium. Then he went straight into a full rocking performance of this song. Absolutely brilliant.
Amazing moment. So simple and intimate then moving on the band backing him up for Heroes. Dynamic.
Thank you Fil. Every time you show an artist I get an education on how good the artist really was. I usually had no clue. Bowie was incredible.
I had the privilege of attending one of David Bowie's 'Serious Moonlight Tour' concert. His stage presence was off the charts, an incredible performer, song writer and a very unique voice. What a great music legacy he leaves behind. Rest in Peace ❤
I think I actually saw him on this tour! Bowie was one of a kind.
Was lucky enough to catch him at Glastonbury in 2000. Was a fantastic set.
SO envious!!
‘Sir Fil’, thanks so much for this. I’ve seen this video before and knew what he was singing about. ‘The wall’, is the Berlin Wall while Berlin was separated. I went there many years ago to to the Brandenberg Tor and remember my dad telling me he never thought, in his lifetime, he’d see that’wall’ come down. Love Bowie-we’ll see/hear him again ‘on the flip side’. God bless you and all the Wingers! 🤘🏻😇❤️ 4:28
I recall reading somewhere, possibly a quote from Tony Visconti, that Bowie often nailed his recorded vocals on the first take, and rarely needed a second. That's pretty amazing.
My friend David said David Bowie used to hang out at a piano bar in NYC in the 90s and when people would walk in he would make up songs about them at the piano. Often brutally teasing the person.
Sounds like that scene from "Extras" where David does this to Ricky Gervais.... Sounds like it was based on reality
One well documented inspiration on David's sound was Scott Walker (R.I.P.).
There will never be another. Total legend.
Bowie was a gifted artist! I still remember my now grown sons watching “Labyrinth”! Thanks Fil, love your shirt!
one of my favorite Bowie performances! I was fortunate to see him about 7 times through all his different iterations, starting with Ziggy Stardust❣
I love the sing/talk style of this song.
I have always liked Bowie. From 1969 aged only 7. I even as a child know he was special. He was also one of the most technically brilliant singers possible. He actually hated his own singing voice, but how brilliant. Another totally awesome video Fil. You certainly know your stuff.
I love David Bowie, I've been listening to him since 1974. He was such a great performer, talented song writer, and had such a great voice! Thanks for the analysis Fil 😄
David Bowie was undeniably unique... absolutely authentic, genuine and so very kind - with a fabulous sense of humor!
A true Artist, whose voice went forever quiet way too soon...💜
Excellent analysis as always, FIL!💕
Always loved Bowie. Thank you for posting this. I remember when he did this song for Live Aid. Great song, great singer.
Typically wonderful DB live performance, saw him live in his pomp - brilliant . Could see how this genuine style perfomance impressed the author. Thanks for sharing.
My introduction to David Bowie (as an 80’s kiddo) was the film Labyrinth. He has a wonderful persona and signature sound that causes one to absorb it in awe, even as a child. This song is good for so many reasons and it draws you in- you can’t help but enjoy it. He was wonderful.
Every deviation from what we expect to hear is a message even stronger than just the original melody.
Great review Fil of David.
Great live performance by David Bowie and agree he was the total package of artistry. 😊🎸🎵
I love this performance. I wouldn’t change a thing ❤
Fantastic! He is sorely missed.
Hearing this performance and analysis made my day…..Love Bowie!!
Thanks, Fil, for the top-notch analysis of Heroes. Heroes is one of my favorite songs. RIP Mr. Bowie.
I love how Bowie played with his vibrato. So creative. In Heroes it’s so subtle until he opens up. With Ziggy it was much more exaggerated but still the same creative play with vibrato. ❤
A Greate analysis and such a good t-shirt 👍
Good morning from beautiful Sacramento California Fil, this performance of Heroes is my favorite.
You were spot on when you mentioned how he would completely reinvent himself!
Personally....like the ZZTop song says: "every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man". I love seeing a man in a suit, or at least well put together. Just sayin!
Anyway, I remember hearing this for the first time AGES ago, & immediately loved it. His range has always been something I was curious about, so thanks for yet another great analysis!
TWO Heroes
First Crowded House, now Bowie? Wow, you’re hitting all of my favourites. Thank you 😊
You must be my long lost twin! Exact same musical taste. 😄
Bowie taught me a lot in the 1970s about self confidence and artistic expression. One of a kind and his influence on music and pop culture can't be measured. Loved this analysis, but I can't help but think about the original studio version of Heroes, which was done more traditionally than this live performance. So different, but both amazing, for different reasons. His music has been part of my life for over 50 years. Thanks for another wonderful video. And yeah, saw your tee shirt, Queen were also there for me when my personality and musical taste were still being formed.
One of the all time greats! So glad I got the chance to see him in concert.
Great analysis-yes, he was just Bowie and incredible because of it! This song and Young Americans are faves of mine. I miss him. RIP David🕯
Great version and greatest performance. Thanks for covering
This is a great song. The Paris 2002 Heroes live version is the greatest rock performance I’ve seen. All the musicians are pouring themselves into the song and Bowie finishes the song completely breathless. It’s here on UA-cam.
Autotune packed up and went home. David is truely one of the most significant musicians of all time
I saw David 20 years ago onn his last Australian tour. Brilliant artist and a brilliant show. May he RIP.
I was standing in the first row at the Hollywood Palladium when he was with Tim Machine. I expected it to be "gimmicky" or "artsy". However, it was very stripped down. Mostly just him and his 12 string. I was very impressed with his musicality and feeling. We were very lucky that night to see such a artist. I went in neutral as I would if I didn't know who he was and I came out very impressed.
It's hard to imagine the final quarter of the 20th century without David Bowie in it. The first concert I ever went to was Bowie at the Apollo Theatre in Manchester with Steeler's Wheel (Gerry Rafferty) opening. Probably 1972, memory gets fuzzy but I remember the tickets were ten quid including parking. I just thought everyone was that good live but quickly learned otherwise. A genuine legend.
Thanks for another good one Fil!
I went to glastonbury once, i always avoided it like the plague...until 2000. As soon as i found out bowie was playing i HAD to be there & boy oh boy am i glad i did! What a performance. What a performer. What an experience. Great vid WoP.
When you poke around enough with what makes a butterfly tick, what you're left with is not a butterfly.
That said, I understand what you're trying to tell vocal artists. Most of them won't get away with the degree of freedom and instinct Bowie put on display. I don't want to romanticise Bowie; my feelings about his art are personal. I didn't care much for "Heroes" when I first heard it, maybe it scared me, but it's a monumental composition that led to iconic performances. I now get butterflies when I hear it.
Gives you shivers
David Bowie was the consumate superb performer. He explored his voice and styles of singing with bravado and swagger. He had me at hello.
My wife went to Bowie in Philadelphia in maybe 82 or 83?, shortly before I met her in HS China Girl, so whatever that album was, I think Lets Dance. He was in a white linen suit and no makeup. Probably JFK stadium? She was such a lucky duck! Being a teenager in the early 80s, Bowie stood out in a hundred different ways. We were all little kids when FAME was a hit. Unforgettable song--blaring out of the older neighbor's window. Then all the different styles of music he wrote and performed as we grew from little tykes to nearly fully formed humans. He was growing musically right along with us. He was never passé, and so in high school, he had more superb songs and art of the highest caliber. He was so sophisticated in his artistry.
Cool video! Bowie featuring Robert Fripp (from King Crimson), played guitar on the original recording. I watched a "The Making of Heroes" video last week on YT and now you're doing him, excellent.
Martin Fry from ABC has a good voice for analysis regarding his live performances.
thank you for fully appreciating a master at the finest point of his craft...
I flipping LOVE that you deeply appreciate the same (and more) subtleties that I do - pointing out where he gets a tad pitchy there and guess at whether it’s intentional - because not only does he make it work it’s not easy to do that when you have a really good ear.
A true artist, shame he left this world early. My bet is he would have had so much more music to bring us. 👍👍
Thanks once again, Fil. Bowie was unique and immensely talented. Heroes is my favorite song of his. Terrific analysis of his vocal ability.
I come from that generation of Ziggy Stardust, Hunky Dory and Diamond Dogs. The guy was amazing.
Who else is surprised David Bowie had an "encyclopedic knowledge" of Elvis Presley though?
They were so different stylistically.
Fantastic analysis Fil. I could listen to Mr. Bowie recite a phone book with just his talking voice. Singing was on a level all his own. Also, I have always liked that base line walking up.
Magnifico vídeo. Muchas gracias. Bowie era un maestro en todo, en la composición y cantando. Una voz reconocible que ya de por sí es un plus y una forma de cantar auténtica y genial, personalidad y transmisión constante de emociones. Tu análisis es perfecto y ver tus caras de como disfrutas cuando Bowie mejor todavía. Saludos . Gracias again
He was uniquely talented and I consider myself so fortunate to have lived in a time to experience his brilliance.
Great analysis. Bowie was such an artist. One of my true musical heroes.
I live in Toronto and got the opportunity to see his costumes and ephemera at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Amazing.
Strangely it is not his music that stands first and foremost for me, great thought he was.
I loved his willingness to experiment. His work with dancers in La La Human Steps was stellar. His foray in films like The Hunger and Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence.
But the greatest thing for me was Bowie's taking MTV to task for their lack of airing the work of Black artists. Bowie stood his ground and I appreciate that.
The best!
Wow, what an amazing vocalist, I never quite thought of him as that. And performer of course.
Great video as usual, Fil. I always liked Bowie, but I wasn't a super fan, but he was without a doubt the most unique and fearless artist in rock, changing and doing what he wanted, critics be damned. Even people who don't like Bowie, they sure have to respect him, in my humble opinion. Thanks for this video of a spectacular performance of my favorite song of his.
I saw David when he was Ziggy Stardust. 🥵 Amazing wasn't the word.
This performance when the backing vocals come in reminded me of 'Labyrinth'. The Fierys, was it? 😁 Brilliant.
Beginning in 1974 David Bowie was my everything. The UK greatest export imo
I saw Bowie perform 3 xs, starting with the Ziggy Stardust and Spiders from Mars including Mick Ronson. The last time in Madison Square Gardens, the Diamond Dogs tour. My bedroom walls were papered in Bowie pictures. Music is forever as are all the great artists. ❤
Thanks Fil.
Fabulous bit of singing from David Bowie here. Excellent. Thanks Fil!
David Bowie was a true artist. I shed a tear the day we lost him. 😢
I love watching your channel. I always learn things. Artistry is so much more important than perfection. Thanks for reminding me of that.
thank you, Fil! I really enjoyed this video of the genuine and ingenious David Bowie!
David bowie was an amazing vocalist. I've seen videos where he played the guitar and saxophone and other instruments. I am curious as to how well you think he mastered these instruments much like you highlighted the instrument talents of Elvis and the Bee Gees. 😉😉
He played basic guitar and jr high school level sax.. but being creative he did a lot with it.
Could you take a look at Al Jarreau doing "Take 5" live? That would be an incredible examination of vocal mastery.
Any al jarreau would be awesome