It's grown on me more and more after further listens. Now I know some of the meaning behind the lyrics, it puts more heart into the song. I love it. Happy Birthday David!
Album has been two years in the making. "Where are we now?" is a unique song and the rest of the album isn't the same style. Which makes sense. If the entire album was like that it wouldn't work.
I like the song and the video and I agree with others.. it's art. It's someone looking back at a particular time in their life. I really like it. A few people have said it will appeal more to an older audience who can perhaps relate to looking back. So maybe his older fans will appreciate it more.
I don't know why people are so worried the album won't work or will be bad. Why does it even matter? Bowie has nothing to prove. He's 66. He doesn't have to sell millions of albums. Take it for what it is.. a 66 year old artist creating something and sharing it with us. He didn't have to.
If you turn that on its head somewhat and ask the question Does he look well?, it becomes difficult to believe he's in the best of health, something which is of course no one's business but his own. He's 66 years old. He's a human being, not an immortal alien. All people of his age have seen better days.
It would just be a shame that if his voice has gone due to illness or age, that no one close to him says that he should exit stage left and enjoy his retirement. No one wants to see a once great artist at the lowest ebb of their powers.
And as for people getting excited because they hope to see Bowie touring again, they need to grab Major Tom and get him to bring them back to Ground Control. The guy has completely lost his vocal ability.
I think you should have saved that comment until the album is released.
He first tried this world weary looking back remorseful vocal style (circa Johnny Cash - Hurt) back on his Baal EP (1981); and has done it a number of times since notably on Thursday's Child; The Loneliest Guy; Slip Away & Bring Me the Disco King.
The copy they have played on the media seemed to be some bad youtube rip of a rip, the HD version on Bowie's site/VEVO, now on youtube sounds better, although s'not my favourite, seems to use some annoying voice processing at times which grates on me.
He first tried this world weary looking back remorseful vocal style (circa Johnny Cash - Hurt) back on his Baal EP (1981); and has done it a number of times since notably on Thursday's Child; The Loneliest Guy; Slip Away & Bring Me the Disco King.
The style suits this song perfectly, and I love it. Tremendously evocative.
Finally listened to Where Are We Now (was frightened it would be awful) and I love it.
He sounds so vulnerable and reflective. I think it works wonderfully.
And..
Bowie has nothing to prove. He's 66. He doesn't have to sell millions of albums. Take it for what it is.. a 66 year old artist creating something and sharing it with us. He didn't have to.
People on this forum are so ridiculously obsessive about sales figures it disappoints me. No one should need to be told what you've just said but apparently they do. I blame things like the X-Factor for this clinical obsession with sales as I'm sure people didn't give a shit before then.
Wow, do you think? While the song depressed the hell out of me, I thought David's vocals were haunting and lovely. Each to their own but I am really taken aback by this comment.
The song's been in my head for the last day, which means it's achieved 'earworm' status. I like it.
Video isn't my cup of tea, but I like that Bowie is still doing weird experimental art stuff with videos rather than making a video that looks like everyone else's.
The song's been in my head for the last day, which means it's achieved 'earworm' status. I like it.
Video isn't my cup of tea, but I like that Bowie is still doing weird experimental art stuff with videos rather than making a video that looks like everyone else's.
I've given it a few more listens today and it's grown on me too, though it's still extremely depressing.
I agree with your comments about the video. It's not my cup of tea either but it's always nice to see an artist doing what they want and not following the crowd, so respect to the man.
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Think it's deliberately meant to be reflective rather than mournful. It's a grower for sure.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20953094
Album has been two years in the making. "Where are we now?" is a unique song and the rest of the album isn't the same style. Which makes sense. If the entire album was like that it wouldn't work.
I like the song and the video and I agree with others.. it's art. It's someone looking back at a particular time in their life. I really like it. A few people have said it will appeal more to an older audience who can perhaps relate to looking back. So maybe his older fans will appreciate it more.
I don't know why people are so worried the album won't work or will be bad. Why does it even matter? Bowie has nothing to prove. He's 66. He doesn't have to sell millions of albums. Take it for what it is.. a 66 year old artist creating something and sharing it with us. He didn't have to.
If you turn that on its head somewhat and ask the question Does he look well?, it becomes difficult to believe he's in the best of health, something which is of course no one's business but his own. He's 66 years old. He's a human being, not an immortal alien. All people of his age have seen better days.
It would just be a shame that if his voice has gone due to illness or age, that no one close to him says that he should exit stage left and enjoy his retirement. No one wants to see a once great artist at the lowest ebb of their powers.
And as for people getting excited because they hope to see Bowie touring again, they need to grab Major Tom and get him to bring them back to Ground Control. The guy has completely lost his vocal ability.
I think you should have saved that comment until the album is released.
He first tried this world weary looking back remorseful vocal style (circa Johnny Cash - Hurt) back on his Baal EP (1981); and has done it a number of times since notably on Thursday's Child; The Loneliest Guy; Slip Away & Bring Me the Disco King.
The style suits this song perfectly, and I love it. Tremendously evocative.
Love the song. Love the video. Love the bit where he puffs his lips (made me laugh).
Dave, we've missed you.
He sounds so vulnerable and reflective. I think it works wonderfully.
And.. ..this.
People on this forum are so ridiculously obsessive about sales figures it disappoints me. No one should need to be told what you've just said but apparently they do. I blame things like the X-Factor for this clinical obsession with sales as I'm sure people didn't give a shit before then.
Wow, do you think? While the song depressed the hell out of me, I thought David's vocals were haunting and lovely. Each to their own but I am really taken aback by this comment.
I was surprised too when it was featured in the scottish news last night on stv.
I prefer Bowie when he's singing nice bouncy songs but even at his worst, Bowie is 10 times better than the rubbish that passes for pop music today.
Bowienet? Looks to have gone. His site has been revamped:
www.davidbowie.com
apparently that's not the case after all. would be amaze if true though, imagine a bowie / bjork collab!
Noticed that myself - I wonder what's going to happen to all the old members
Video isn't my cup of tea, but I like that Bowie is still doing weird experimental art stuff with videos rather than making a video that looks like everyone else's.
I've given it a few more listens today and it's grown on me too, though it's still extremely depressing.
I agree with your comments about the video. It's not my cup of tea either but it's always nice to see an artist doing what they want and not following the crowd, so respect to the man.