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Seven degrees of Bowie – U2
About a week or so ago, I had a discussion with my teenage step-daughter. She’s hip. She keeps one eye covered with hair at all times so the world can’t see her face. She’s not emo tho. Be sure to … Continue reading
War Child: Heroes
I got an email from Bowie letting me know that a project he was working on is now ready for consumption. The project is called War Child: Heroes. It’s a benefit for child victims of war. Now, I’m all for … Continue reading
Heroes and the Glass Spider
One of my favorite performances of ‘Heroes’ was during Glass Spider. Now, a lot of critics panned the tour. I am however, biased. I was there. It was what I expected of Bowie. A little glam, some bizarre choreography, and … Continue reading
Bowie tributes the United States, again, again, and again
Bowie has had a fixation with the United States for about as long as he’s been writing. First tempting the topic overtly with, no, not Young Americans, but actually one of the best songs from one of his best albums, … Continue reading
The art of Heroes
During the Eno trilogy, art seems to have affected Bowie moreso than any other era of his career. The most obvious references to the art world appeared during the making of “Heroes”. For example: A self portrait by Walter Gramatte. … Continue reading
‘Heroes’ the Brit National Anthem?
In an article in The Guardian, John Harris is primarily trashing someone for remaking “Heroes” again. I didn’t care much for that part of the article. However, his description of what makes ‘Heroes‘ a great song is an ultra-special interpretation. … Continue reading