Hello journal, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again.
I had a ton of homework this week thanks to the new semester going 0-60 in just under two weeks, and as a result, the desire and time to explore and write about new music properly hasn't been there. However, I have been overdosing on David Bowie. And loving it. Here are my five favourite songs, if anyone's interested.
#5 - Young Americans
Bowie could belt out soul just as well as rock and roll, as he demonstrates here. Nice sampling of The Beatles "A Day in the Life". That glissando in the intro always gets my head bobbing.
#4 - Life on Mars?
I really have no idea what David is going on about, but as a pianist, this has a special appeal to me. A damned good TV show was based around it, too.
#3 - Starman
The essential piece of
Ziggy Stardust, in my opinion, as well as the best song on the album. The chorus always gives me chills.
#2 - Space Oddity
Three years later, the producer on "Space Oddity", Gus Dudgeon also worked on Elton John's "Rocket Man". You could base a three hour sci-fi around this song. I especially love the chaotic liftoff and crash sequences. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield did a pretty cool acoustic version while floating around the International Space Station.
#1 - Changes
There are very few songs I consider perfect. This one of them. The lyrics really describe David Bowie's entire career. And that's the Thin White Duke himself on the sax.
And since it is Valentine's Day, after all, here's a bonus for all you starry-eyed lovers!
"Heroes"
Happy Valentine's day to all of you, and a special thank-you to the two people who were thoughtful enough to send me a lovedump. Even if one of them was a turd.