LV was very brave and innovative to take a David Bowie an anti-war song set in WW 2 as illustrated in the official vid of "I'd Rather Be High" and apply it to a French 18th c. ball as a TV ad. It's a realization of the depth and superficiality of fashion in any century. Really great rock works in numerous interpretations as does this.
MoogieSRO That's what I thought too! I was like, isn't that one of the hand-people? Also, a young woman wandering around a ballroom during a masquerade? Can't be a coincidence!
This is not coincidence. I think that Bowie was greatly influenced by the labyrinth. Maybe he was not even realize this fact....See Blackstar videoclip. There is girl with long dark hair and she looks like Sarah (Jennifer Connely) and location, which ones looks like a goblin city. Film Labyrinth is everywhere in his work.
See Blackstar videoclip. There is girl with long dark hair and she looks like Sarah (Jennifer Connely) and location, which ones looks like a goblin city. Film Labyrinth is everywhere in his work.
Being so light-hearted, at ease, I had a dream That you're standing all lone on the porch shading eyes from the Sun by your hand While the dawn's dwelling up on your face... V. Nabokov
Brilliant Bowie Video, never even seen it before, bass is brilliant as stated by the excellent Tony Levin, and the Black girl on the video is a lot sexier than the white one !
I know, now he is gone and coronavirus is here and this scene seems terribly profound and prophetic on his part, wouldn't you say? Always was ahead of his time but eerily weird I think. (maybe he really was a time travelling alien).
This video is reffered to several poems with strong sense. Washing his hands by David means one of them. To comment more is impossible cause the nature of rights of the poems is unknown. Pls, ask in in one of the european countries.
The strings are plucked instead of hammered, which gives that little tiny "catching" pause sound. A harpsichord is a piano-like keyboard but a lot smaller.
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Stylish as only David Bowie can be. Always been a big fan.
LV was very brave and innovative to take a David Bowie an anti-war song set in WW 2 as illustrated in the official vid of "I'd Rather Be High" and apply it to a French 18th c. ball as a TV ad. It's a realization of the depth and superficiality of fashion in any century. Really great rock works in numerous interpretations as does this.
David Bowie is a Genius. Never fails to astound.
Дэвид - произведение искусства. Это факт)
Bowie had me hooked since "The Labyrinth".
Bowie does the best commercials.
This is beautiful. Simply amazing. Should've been a real video and single.
Thank you!
Anyone else really reminded of Labyrinth by this music video?
Yes me and Erina Nieda (put her Japanese text into Google Translate and read)
:-)
That one mask that looks like a pair of hands over her eyes, that HAS to be a direct reference!
MoogieSRO
That's what I thought too! I was like, isn't that one of the hand-people? Also, a young woman wandering around a ballroom during a masquerade? Can't be a coincidence!
same :D
This is not coincidence. I think that Bowie was greatly influenced by the labyrinth. Maybe he was not even realize this fact....See Blackstar videoclip. There is girl with long dark hair and she looks like Sarah (Jennifer Connely) and location, which ones looks like a goblin city. Film Labyrinth is everywhere in his work.
I love Mr. Bowie
Love Love LOVE this! Incredible album. DAVID BOWIE WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. R.I.P LEGEND AND ICON!
Your amazing music will live forever.
The Rock n' Roll is LIVE - Viva David Bowie!!!
Art Wagner
A hint of the masked ball in Labyrinth to this.
I know right!!!!!!!!!! When I first saw this I said Labyrinth, definitely.
Such a beautiful video. Kind of an homage from Bowie to his mentor John Lennon
Gracious, I miss that man!
bloody genius
Bowie such a huge influence on many, And am quite sure influenced me to spend a gob of money on a handbag! ;) I really love this one.
As a hang glider pilot, I'd rather be high. Again. Like I was last week. Now it's raining.
very cool tune
David Bowie como sempre impecável em tudo.❤
This had to be an ode to Labyrinth, Maybe King Jareth is still in love with Lady Sarah ;)
See Blackstar videoclip. There is girl with long dark hair and she looks like Sarah (Jennifer Connely) and location, which ones looks like a goblin city. Film Labyrinth is everywhere in his work.
Oh, Jareth always will be. Bowie? I'm sure he was glad to get out of the wig and heels :D
it's quite impossible to see venice so empty, unfortunally...
this vid is very nice
bellissima!!
Being so light-hearted, at ease, I had a dream
That you're standing all lone on the porch shading eyes
from the Sun by your hand
While the dawn's dwelling up on your face...
V. Nabokov
This is great!! Thanks for sharing
I'd Rather Be High is a Beatle - song fantastic!!! Bowie forever!! Art Wagner
he was Awesome..........
Stupendo!
R.I.P
Brilliant Bowie Video, never even seen it before, bass is brilliant as stated by the excellent Tony Levin, and the Black girl on the video is a lot sexier than the white one !
nice
Venetian Masquerade
je pense a vous M Bowie...
The day when Sarah was back.
I'd rather be dead or out of my head Mr. Jones....
1:00 remind me scene from Labyrinth
🖤💜🖤
How cool is that?
1:58 those twins looked pissed off.
The manic hand washing scene. ?!
I know, now he is gone and coronavirus is here and this scene seems terribly profound and prophetic on his part, wouldn't you say? Always was ahead of his time but eerily weird I think. (maybe he really was a time travelling alien).
This video is reffered to several poems with strong sense. Washing his hands by David means one of them. To comment more is impossible cause the nature of rights of the poems is unknown. Pls, ask in in one of the european countries.
i lU m i n a ti
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What is musical instrument that is used to create the sound in the beginning of this video. Thank You.
It's a harpsichord: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpsichord
The strings are plucked instead of hammered, which gives that little tiny "catching" pause sound. A harpsichord is a piano-like keyboard but a lot smaller.
Did he go to Venice for this or is it in a studio?
anti war song duckie
Good tune but when Bowie works with Tony Visconti it is usually quite good. The Louis Vuitton girl is not that attractive, They could do a lot better.
You must be blind.
Yes blind