Echoes of Berlin | The Story of Low: David Bowie's Experimental Masterpiece

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2023
  • #davidbowie #low #berlin
    Trace Bowie's artistic evolution from the Station to Station period. Explore this historical era, with a focus on the Berlin Wall's impact on Bowie's creative process during the 'Low' recording. Witness how the city's vibrant culture and political climate became integral to the album's unique sound.
    Delve into the influence of German Expressionism, examining how Bowie's artistic vision drew inspiration from the avant-garde visual and auditory movements.
    Watch Part II, The Story of "Heroes" here:
    • Echoes of Berlin Part ...
    Background ambient tracks by SoundFlakes: freesound.org/people/SoundFla...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @carlosgarcia8770
    @carlosgarcia8770 3 місяці тому +23

    In one word, " Bowie" . We were fortunate to have lived when he was around.

    • @MarkDarnell-cq2wy
      @MarkDarnell-cq2wy 3 місяці тому

      Oh...OK - but honestly, in 2 words: SCOTT WALKER, and 2 other words: Peter Hammil. The ONLY Thing original about Bowie was his "Drag Show"! - still loved Bowie, though.

    • @blackhorse11thACR
      @blackhorse11thACR 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm glad I was there with Bowie in 1976.

    • @anthonysallis
      @anthonysallis Місяць тому

      ​@@MarkDarnell-cq2wy I've been listening to the audio of Bowie's Live in Nassau Coliseum in '76 - it truly is staggering radiance in so many aspects, from a 29 year old. And that is without anything from the even more adored Low and beyond. Few could equal the wattage of that. Then there's his 50th party (in Boston? I think, on YT) where he does Queen B with Lou Reed (it's a good 'un) and I'm sure Lou cannot believe the way this guy goes, the camera catches a little look he gives Bowie as he's bobbing up and down, as if wtf! (yea yeah we know, that stuff from Bolivia, and yet . . )
      But love Hammil's music, the unique turn of chord or melody - pity it's not better recorded - but goosebump stuff in parts. The Black Room.

    • @anthonysallis
      @anthonysallis Місяць тому +1

      @@blackhorse11thACR '78

  • @SumitraSParam
    @SumitraSParam День тому +1

    ‘Creative pilgrimage’ … superb!

  • @darylcumming7119
    @darylcumming7119 3 місяці тому +12

    One of his best from that era. 😊

  • @johnmullane4875
    @johnmullane4875 5 місяців тому +24

    Excellent video focusing on my favorite album of Bowie's career. Any chance of a Part II to this addressing Heroes?

    • @vikramlikesmusic
      @vikramlikesmusic  5 місяців тому +13

      Possibly. Both are great albums but Low has always been more interesting to me.

    • @TVC15ohoh
      @TVC15ohoh 3 місяці тому

      @@vikramlikesmusic You're such a twerp.

  • @immaterialimmaterial5195
    @immaterialimmaterial5195 3 місяці тому +5

    Great critique of this stand-out album. Cheers!

  • @philthomas8351
    @philthomas8351 3 місяці тому +4

    Having seen the Man Who Fell to Earth movie, I was intrigued when I saw the cover to Low. Turned out to be one of my favorite albums along with Scary Monsters.

  • @collincricket
    @collincricket 4 місяці тому +10

    That was great, thanks. Also my favourite album of DB's.
    I was there recently...Hansa studio, and all over the city. Super atmospheric while listening to Low and Heroes (second sides mainly) on headphones...particularly at night. Sort of like, transcendental.

    • @anthonysallis
      @anthonysallis Місяць тому +1

      As time goes on and nothing good happens on the music scene, these albums will stand out even more.

  • @spaclynotorious3288
    @spaclynotorious3288 3 місяці тому +3

    I appreciate the critical depth you pursue your analysis with. Without relying on superlatives I believe this illuminates growth and daring.

  • @TheRyanos
    @TheRyanos 3 місяці тому +2

    Amazing analysis on Bowie's best album and all that surrounds it.

  • @joe_fizz
    @joe_fizz 5 місяців тому +6

    Great video, thank you for sharing😀

  • @jonathanhayes7101
    @jonathanhayes7101 3 місяці тому +6

    Excellent! Thanks for making this. I hope you might consider doing ANOTHER GREEN WORLD, too.

  • @neilross7639
    @neilross7639 3 місяці тому +3

    "Musical alchemists". That's good.

  • @kethf4301
    @kethf4301 2 місяці тому +2

    Very good presentation, liked and subscribed.

  • @flashflame4952
    @flashflame4952 14 днів тому +1

    Give credit to David's personal assistant and close friend Coco Schwab for getting him out of from LA and coke. David wrote the song 'Never let me down' for Coco, she helped save his life and Iggy's too.

  • @m.scottmcgahan9900
    @m.scottmcgahan9900 4 місяці тому +12

    Just a small nitpick: Neu! is not pronounced like "new" or "nyew" but more like "noy".

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 3 місяці тому +4

      Should have used a narrator from Northern Ireland, they would have nailed that unintentionally.

    • @whlewis9164
      @whlewis9164 3 місяці тому

      @@davidcopson5800hoyever, that may create some unintended consequences

  • @thomasheuer1916
    @thomasheuer1916 5 місяців тому +6

    Fantastic video. Well researched.

  • @georgemeacham8591
    @georgemeacham8591 3 місяці тому +1

    thanks mate, a well considered 30 minutes, much appreciated

  • @kabiam
    @kabiam 3 місяці тому +2

    Yes that was a strange time in a galaxy far far away. They don't really make people like that anymore.

  • @tarkovskijnoir
    @tarkovskijnoir 3 місяці тому +2

    Wonderful video, thank you for the thoughtful and precise analysis.
    One small detail: "Neu" are pronounced "Noi".

  • @coley1skipton
    @coley1skipton 3 місяці тому +8

    Low was recorded in France

    • @1492oceanblue2
      @1492oceanblue2 3 місяці тому +1

      ?

    • @coley1skipton
      @coley1skipton 3 місяці тому

      @@1492oceanblue2 what does ? mean

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 3 місяці тому +2

      @@coley1skipton You have to question what '?' means.

    • @coley1skipton
      @coley1skipton 3 місяці тому

      @@davidcopson5800 what are they implying, do enlighten

    • @Cl4rendon
      @Cl4rendon 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes, in Studio Hérouville AND Hansa in Berlin, to be accurate - But that`s barely the point here - The writing and all inspirational input was collected in Berlin.

  • @n0kturna1
    @n0kturna1 3 місяці тому +1

    Really appreciated this

  • @Kaspar_Houser
    @Kaspar_Houser 5 місяців тому +2

    Cool ill watch this! Got just recommended by youtube to me!

  • @michaelzarro8871
    @michaelzarro8871 3 місяці тому +1

    Why is the background music so LOUD! 😱

  • @MrRobot-nc3hz
    @MrRobot-nc3hz 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thank you! What song is running in the background?

    • @vikramlikesmusic
      @vikramlikesmusic  3 місяці тому +2

      That's by SoundFlakes, he does some good repetitive ambient tracks. It is called "Horizon of the Unknown".

    • @MrRobot-nc3hz
      @MrRobot-nc3hz 3 місяці тому +1

      @@vikramlikesmusic Thanks a lot! I searched for 2 hours but I couldn´t find it. The most similar sounding that I found was a band called "Free System Projekt".

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 3 місяці тому

      @@vikramlikesmusic 'And in the morning who'll be wide awake and eating snowflakes, as opposed to those flakes'

  • @FabienFabienB
    @FabienFabienB 3 місяці тому +2

    Background music to loud. I could not listen to it in its entirety. Did it ever even mention Herouville ? If not that is a major miss.

  • @john8451
    @john8451 4 місяці тому +22

    Dude, you need to back off the level or remove the background music so that you can hear the narration! 😮

    • @Rebel1972x
      @Rebel1972x 3 місяці тому +9

      Heard all the dialogue just fine, music was a beautiful marriage. Don't change anything. Dude.

    • @blackhorse11thACR
      @blackhorse11thACR 2 місяці тому +1

      I heard it perfectly. You might need hearing aids friend.

  • @thomasjnewton563
    @thomasjnewton563 Місяць тому

    You'd of been better off playing Warszawa on a loop at a LOW volume. Otherwise an interesting take.

  • @meesalikeu
    @meesalikeu 5 місяців тому +2

    thank you
    come again
    😂

  • @seenyourshine6989
    @seenyourshine6989 3 місяці тому +1

    Could you use just a couple more cliches in the narration? Maybe say 'iconic' a few more times?

  • @earthling-fh2mg
    @earthling-fh2mg 3 місяці тому +2

    Music far too loud man while the “poetic historical narration” just far too much for 8 mins of the 24. Then you describe the album (in your opinion) rather than providing a “documentary” of the making of the album. Sorry, but with theloud music and all of this descriptive stuff from your point of view, it just became a bore.

  • @bluntsafety
    @bluntsafety 3 місяці тому

    John Lennon would have hated this video.

    • @TonyEuston
      @TonyEuston 3 місяці тому

      Along with Margaret Thatcher. lol

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TonyEuston 'There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from Thatcher to Major, ev'ry time we say goodbye.'

  • @GiveMeMusic
    @GiveMeMusic 3 місяці тому +1

    Why is Low part of the Berlin “trilogy” when it was recorded in France??? Narrative is extremely curt and rushed, making it hard to stick to.

  • @philippoulston2565
    @philippoulston2565 3 місяці тому +2

    once the annoyingly loud music came in, i stopped listening.