David Bowie himself was a stage character. His wife said that the man at home was very different from the one the world got to see. He never legally changed his name to Bowie and she preferred to say she married David Jones.
Of course, he is a true artist. Any actual artist will have that, it's ways of getting your creativity out and the personality will be based on specific characters created. Same would be with a painter, writer, etc.
Blackstar is also a type of cancer. As sad as that is David had to write this into to his parting gift to us. There are elements of past personas and experiences in both Blackstar Lazerus the entire album. Every time I watch it I find something else ....Thank You David x
Mine, too, friend! Discovering him about a year or so after his death was one of the first times I willingly admitted to myself, "Yeah, I'm not like a lot of other girls my age - but it's okay, 'cuz I like being quirky!"
I interpret ziggy's story on a different way. He was the Starman sent to warn/save us from exctinction. But got lost on the his life of rock and roll and eventually killed himself. I mean, the album ends with rock'n roll suicide.
Lie Likes Music yes i have! Really interesting movie, made even weider by that thin-looking Bowie. And you can trace some parallels with Ziggy Stardust, which always made me curious as to why he chose to star in it.
Bowie's discography is one amazing biography. Line up his albums and listen to them in order and it's a single story. I can't think of any one who pulled off such an epic catalogue.
Me neither. This reminds me of an interview i saw of Iggy Pop. He mentioned that Bowie was the hardest working man he'd ever been in contact with. The amount of albums he put out is a testament to that. And luckily in Bowie's case he had the talent and luck to create top-shelf quality music too! Epic epic epic...
being a young David Bowie fan (13) and not being able to grow up with him in my life this video helped me understand him and his music a lot more so thank you for this video
Trash Queen Yeah i know it's quite sad. But that's how it is. But keep in mind that there are some fantastic artists in contemporary music too. Like Kanye West, Tyler the Creator, Tame Impala etc. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Same but I am 17. I listened to Let's Dance and Under Pressure since I was 11 years old, but never really got into his music until this year -sadly, it would had been better if I listened to more of his discography before he died. He was such an amazing artist.
Trash Queen if you like Bowie you will probably like Lady Gaga, girl is as talented and complex as him, she has a different “gaga” character for every album. If you’re into glam rock you should start with Born This Way and The Fame Monster. Ofc I too wish I could have experienced the Bowie phenomenon alive, but at least I get to reflect his work through Gaga’s artistry.
His characters also coincided with his drug use. Ted was cocaine period. Heroes was the Berlin heroin period. I grew up with him ,figuratively, all of it. Emo was his best collaborator,.Lady Gaga got major influence from him
@@ToothyMTG1 Aladdin Sane is surprisingly not really known despite the fact that the lighting bolt has become the most recognizable symbol of David Bowie
Yeah I was totally going to say that ...I don't know how you breeze over the fascist leanings and occultism of thin white Duke, THAT is some fascinating and conflicting shit.
I had no idea about David Bowie’s upbringing and his family’s history and I’ve always felt such a deep connection to Bowies music but on a personal level that explains alot
1:55 No wonder Bowie slept around a TON during this period of his life and could seduce damn near anyone. I mean, look at him. He's stunning....both classically handsome _and_ with this strange alien aesthetic. He's just such a compelling and interesting human being to simply look at.....
Sometimes I feel a bit like David: "Different than anyone else". But that doesn't have to be a bad thing - look what Bowie did out of that and how many people he must have inspired through the years. You made a really great video, I enjoyed it! Greetings from a new fan of yours from Germany :)
Mario Sparing Hey Mario. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Yes you're absolutely right. I wish more people explore their true potential like David did. Despite of feeling isolated. Greetings from Norway.
Some of us feel like we just don't belong in society as it is now. Our experiences have tended to isolate us so that we do not connect easily to other people. Especially if we've found that reaching out to others has been less than useful for us in the past. I think people need to understand that issues people have with mental health actually have little to do with health per se. Usually in my experience depression and other problems are a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. There is no chemical imbalance in the brain, people have simply been treated badly with no way of seeking justice. It's enough to drive anyone over the edge. I think those of us who don't sink into depression under such circumstances are simply more stubborn. =D I know I am these days.
+Nóra Bánfi Where the hell did you even get that anyone tried to say that feeling isolated and different makes one special? Also being just different or individual and feeling isolated or even shunned from the majority of people are not the same. If you fall in the latter category you will have a hard time feeling "special", because your individuality will not be perceived as a good thing by anyone. That's why those who fall way outside the norm have to work a dozen times harder than everyone else to get somewhere or find a way to turn what puts them at odds with everyone else their strength. Which is also what people like Bowie did/do. And this is likely what the video was talking about. What you are talking about are probably special snowflakes - well, they certainly aren't special, nor all too different as they more than often come from good, intact houses and are middle class, etc. In the end they are just regular people trying hard to stand out (see any tumblr special snowflake ever). That's in no way comparable to people who are actually socially secluded.
Jasmin S. Interesting comment - sometimes I feel that way, too, just because I have different tastes than most girls my age and am interested in a lot of things other teens may not necessarily know about or have any interest in. Discovering Bowie for myself was one of the first times I embraced my unusual tastes and willingly admitted to myself, "Yes, I AM quirky - and I like that about myself, and I don't care what anyone else thinks!"
@@LieLikesMusic haha you never heard of the expression before? WeLp most people now call someone that they like a "precious bean" I don't know where it came from
I first discovered Bowie when I was a kid. He was my "saviour" from crap like the Osmonds, David Cassidy, Leo Sayer, and my home town's Bay City Rollers. I loved his music and his outrageousness for decades to come. It is amazing how he constantly reinvented himself and every persona was yet another part of his multifaceted talent. Even the disturbing, Fascistic Thin White Duke had 'something'; perhaps a darker part of David's character. And who but Bowie could have played The Visitor, or Jared? The day I turned on the radio and heard that David Bowie had died, I cried openly. It felt like I had lost an old friend, and I was truly heartbroken.
It's so nice to hear that hehad true fans like you. It seems like his music has done so much for so many people. Maybe not practically or physically, but emotionally a lot of people feel like music would be a much more dull experience without him. I truly think so too. The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy is by far my favorite album by him. There's just something timeless about the songs on here.
He has really changed my life and has made me he has really helped me through so many hard times and helped me relax or sometimes even cry out my bottled up emotions
David was a gift from God. Thank you God for him. We were grateful for him- no matter what he was bringing to us. David was as authentic as they come and will never be forgotten. I know he is as colorful an Eternal Spirit as he was an artist & human.
David Bowie’s story is one that would make anyone want to be as different as they want to be.He went through so many ups and downs throughout his whole life.And, of course,his music and movies proved how versatile he really was as an individual entertainer.Rock on Ziggy Stardust!!!…Karl Schumaker 🎉
David Bowie was also an influence on other people like Boy George of Culture Club and Adam Levine.He paved the way for a lot of gay people that weren’t afraid of making an artistic statement.Rock on Ziggy Stardust!!!…Karl Schumaker 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
He wasn't polarising, he was here to unite. To show people that you can be a total individual (ahead of your time) and still do ok and feel ok within yourself. He valued creativity and originality; the opposite to mass produced blandness that is devoid of character.
Space Oddity was not a huge success at first it was very moderately successful. It ended up becoming much more successful after the release of arguably his Magnus opus, The rise and fall of ziggy stardust.
The greatest, most unique artist who approached pop/rock music, & fame, like no other artist amongst his peers, as well as his place in modern history...
Nicolle Anne No problem. He means the same to me. I still remember the day i first heard Space Oddity! That was a magical moment. Instantly became a fan ☝️😊
Space oddity…man that song got its hooks in first. After that as a teen I started buying records, the Man who Sold the World, and I was hooked on Bowie. I couldn’t walk for a year, and while healing I got ChangesBowie. That record and my friend Ed kept me alive as I recovered. I’m sad I’ll never get to tell him in person, but thanks David. You were very special to me.
As a person with BPD and being looked at for DID, I completely relate with this. I have many characters that I've made and portrayed or sometimes they just show up out if nowhere and they live in my mind, they're like other real people and sometimes they take control over me. But I also mask, I mask other people and characters that are already invented. Thats how I cope with my chronic mental health lmao
As an attention-seeker with a need to comment about my self-diagnosed BPD on a video that’s supposed to be about David Bowie, I completely relate to this comment (I’m different)
1969 was the year for music. You had Bowie, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Woodstock, summer of love--it was the height of rock n' roll that nobody can recreate nowadays.
That's awesome! I started listening to him pretty late as well. I think it was first back in 2012 that i listened through one of his albums entirely - and got hooked. Here's another great video that explains his other character. The Thin White Duke th-cam.com/video/ofeSZJJ_fxQ/w-d-xo.html
I think you should make your next episode on the smiths or morrissey. They changed music history whilst only 5 years together with a unique guitar style and morrissey's clever lyrics. They even inspired great bands like Radiohead and Oasis.
Thank you so much for uploading this. Bowie had been a huge influence in my life in both fashion and music. He makes me feel like I can be myself and tell stories in my music. You just helped me understand myself and him more than you know 💙💙
I just heard of space oddity recently but the first time I listened to it I cried, along with some of his other music, He is becoming my favorite rock artist and inspiration.
When talking about David projecting on Major Tom, my guy forgot that the next lines are literally "Strung up in heavens high, awaiting an all time low." Still love the vid.
My grandmother once saw bowie at an airport when coming to my town and she said that he was so down to earth and aware of everything around him and talked as if he knew he was going to die
0:35 One of David Bowies top 100 book is "The Outsider" by Colin Wilson. If you look online youll find endless videos about the "lonliness epidemic" with people describing feeling this exact way, its very liberating and honestly beautiful to see it as a virtue, instead of as a curse.
Yo mate! Just wanted to say I fucking love this video, I've watched it so many times. Bowie's one of my favourite artists ever and I don't know what it is but this video just engages me so much. Thanks for making it man!
Great video! I think it's worth noting that Peter Gabriel with Genesis in the early 70s (at pretty much the same time as Bowie or perhaps earlier) would perform as characters throughout their shows, singing and telling stories through these different characters with specific costumes, mannerisms and a lot of the time different voices to go along with these characters
Jaden Wow i didn't know that! I forgot to mention that Alice Cooper had something simmilar going on too. But i'll make sure to check out Peter Gabriel's performances soon. Thanks for adding value in the comments!
True . Peter Gabriel got the idea when he and Tony Banks ( Genesis keyboard player ) saw Bowie perform with his backing band , The Hype , at The Roundhouse in London in 1970 ; the same venue Genesis were performing at too .
We lost someone who tried to conquer issues over his upbringing ...then becoming a pure genius at all he attempted ...So sadly missed Bowie will always Rock... as well as so loved and admired. We have to celebrate the person's life and films and say Thank god I was born when Bowie was around...
I was 12 when he passed away unfortunately, I had gotten to love his music when I was about 10 and to hear that hero passed away was terrible for me. I'm just glad his music lives on and his interviews live on.
I was 16 in 1972. I thought at that time he’d always be Ziggy Stardust. I was surprised he went to different characters. I saw The Diamond Dogs Tour in LA. He played at The Universal Amphitheater. Somehow my buddy and I had seats in the 8th Row of stage left. We sat by Elton John , Diana Ross , and many other celebrities. It was a fun night as young guys. I’m so glad to have seen him perform. Mick Ronson really added to it all also. His guitar work just added something otherworldly and seem to be as unique at that time as Bowie himself.
Henry No problem! Eric Andre is the shit haha. Yeah? Well there you have your answers. Bowie is without a doubt one of the most interesting artists in music.
I agree with the characters of course but he also did it to keep up with the time which is why his music change throughout his career which was absolutely incredible and what made him smart when it came to music and popular throughout his career “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise you it won’t be boring”-David Bowie
4:50 Looking back, I guess that was also just a part of an act, and not actually the real deal - in order to stay in character. After all, he was the incredibly thorough Actor, as well as Ingenious Musician. And, on an unrelated note, seeing his relations with his Friends, his Wife Iman, his Children and numerous other people he met during his Life - He, apart from being the great Artist, was also a great Person..... David Bowie surely is missed.....
I remember when you were at 500 subscribers, now 7000 subscribers. I think you're one of the best music youtubers, you will reach 100.000 subscribers and more!
What Bowie did with Ziggy reminds me of Poppy now. How she acts in character in interviews and how she's basically killed the character off in her most recent record.
Actually, Marc and Bowie were very good friends. In the late 60's they would go to somebody's house (cant remember who) and the 3 of them would jam together. They very much influenced each other heavily
as a prolific Bowie fan, Marc Bolan definitely. Never heard any one mention an Alice Cooper influence though. I could definitely see how he would've been though.
Ugh I hate to have to comment. Five Years was inspired by a dream about his father coming to him in a dream telling him that he'd died within, you guessed it, five years. He had a fear of traveling overseas because of this recurring dream, and his dad dying suddenly, and the drugs, well, it made an awesome song. "I think I saw you in an ice cream parlour drinking milkshakes" was something he saw in his dreams. And Ziggy stardust is kind of particularly referencing his being overcome with the the sudden fame, like he says in in The Motion Picture, and also in Rock n Roll Suicide "don't let the milk float rot your mind". Certified Bowiefile.
Certified Bowiefile xD Well i didn't know that. It sounds like a true story, so yeah why not. But is there any documentary or article that talks about this dream? Let me know.
"The song tells of an Earth doomed to destruction in five years and the aftermath of this knowledge. Bowie is rumoured to have chosen the length of time, five years, as a result of a dream in which his deceased father told him he must never fly again and would die in five years." Straight from Wiki, and Wiki never lies, right? I love your channel though and I love that you actually replied.
You really should have talked about The Thin White Duke, considering the cocaine references in Ashes to Ashes go hand in hand with those on Station to Station.
bowie was a huge fan of the occult, he later joined the golden dawn, that's why he kept changing his characters, 70% of his lyrics were about some mystical and spiritual stuff
Joined the Golden Dawn ? He was fascinated by them, Crowley and Western Mysticism. A few if his lyric reference this but I think you greatly exaggerate. Where is the evidence of his membership of any Mystical Order?
Most members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn already died of old age before David Bowie was born. Although many imitators claimed to be associated with the original, none of them really was. Although most if not all occult orders claim to represent genuine heritage, none of them does and blatantly lying about it is part of their game.
He may have been bisexual. I think he even claimed he was bi too and there were rumors about him having a thing with Jagger as well as Iggy Pop … but we'll never know for sure, I guess.
David Bowie wasn't even bi, in an interview shortly before his death he described himself as a "closet heterosexual" who just never bothered to correct people.
Angel Ortega now her friend is nowhere to be seen Now she floats through a sunken dream To the seats with the glarest view And she’s hooked to the silver screen
David Bowie himself was a stage character. His wife said that the man at home was very different from the one the world got to see. He never legally changed his name to Bowie and she preferred to say she married David Jones.
Of course, he is a true artist. Any actual artist will have that, it's ways of getting your creativity out and the personality will be based on specific characters created. Same would be with a painter, writer, etc.
I’m assuming you’re not talking about Iman?
It seemed to me Oman was the best thing that ever happened to him. Just at the right time.
Sry Iman
Cami Castle I thought David was gay. I’m confused
Major Tom also appears in the video for Blackstar as a skeleton inside of an astronaut suit.
I know! I wanted to comment on it, but for some reason i decided to delete it from the script.
Thanks for adding that here though.
Yes. I love that.
Blackstar needs it’s own video review as an epilogue
It's saying that the old ziggy stardust days were dead and his real self was gone
Blackstar is also a type of cancer. As sad as that is David had to write this into to his parting gift to us. There are elements of past personas and experiences in both Blackstar Lazerus the entire album. Every time I watch it I find something else ....Thank You David x
You cant deny tho. This man was one of the sexiest people alive.
GrandShock Trooper (should I tell him,,?)
How so?
Sexist people when ever lived. That's better.
Agreed. 💖 He is beautiful, sexy and multytalented.
Cas Aguilar because he is
My life has changed since I've known Bowie
Mine, too, friend! Discovering him about a year or so after his death was one of the first times I willingly admitted to myself, "Yeah, I'm not like a lot of other girls my age - but it's okay, 'cuz I like being quirky!"
carlotta robbins oh man. His death hit me like a brick. Some of his songs still make me feel like crying haha.
Wasn't he the most beautiful looking sexy man!
Mine too
U speak for all of us who loved him from afar my man so true
I interpret ziggy's story on a different way. He was the Starman sent to warn/save us from exctinction. But got lost on the his life of rock and roll and eventually killed himself. I mean, the album ends with rock'n roll suicide.
I can totally see that side of the story! Love it. Have you seen The Man Who Fell To Earth?
Lie Likes Music yes i have! Really interesting movie, made even weider by that thin-looking Bowie.
And you can trace some parallels with Ziggy Stardust, which always made me curious as to why he chose to star in it.
That's the interpretation I'm most familiar with
But ziggy is on more albums after that tho
The story is actually that the infinites come and tear his body apart while he is performing on stage, taking his power back.
Bowie's discography is one amazing biography. Line up his albums and listen to them in order and it's a single story. I can't think of any one who pulled off such an epic catalogue.
Me neither. This reminds me of an interview i saw of Iggy Pop. He mentioned that Bowie was the
hardest working man he'd ever been in contact with. The amount of albums he put out is a testament to that.
And luckily in Bowie's case he had the talent and luck to create top-shelf quality music too! Epic epic epic...
The one catalog I can think of alongside bowies that shows such personal progression is kendrick lamars
being a young David Bowie fan (13) and not being able to grow up with him in my life this video helped me understand him and his music a lot more so thank you for this video
Trash Queen Yeah i know it's quite sad. But that's how it is. But keep in mind that there are some fantastic artists in contemporary music too. Like Kanye West, Tyler the Creator, Tame Impala etc. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Lie Likes Music I like to stick to older music most of the time (prince is my favorite lol) but I'll definitely check out theses singers/rappers
Trash Queen SAMEEEEEE
Same but I am 17. I listened to Let's Dance and Under Pressure since I was 11 years old, but never really got into his music until this year -sadly, it would had been better if I listened to more of his discography before he died. He was such an amazing artist.
Trash Queen if you like Bowie you will probably like Lady Gaga, girl is as talented and complex as him, she has a different “gaga” character for every album. If you’re into glam rock you should start with Born This Way and The Fame Monster.
Ofc I too wish I could have experienced the Bowie phenomenon alive, but at least I get to reflect his work through Gaga’s artistry.
I remember Bowie saying sth. about Major Tom being connected with his brother's drifting off into schizophrenia.
Alexandra Wimmer Yes i remember so too. But for some reason i didn't choose to include it here. Thanks for adding that btw.
Alexandra Wimmer Alienation.
where/when did he say that? :0
Wow, that deep
Video title: understanding David Bowie's characters
Video: talks about ziggy stardust and just mentions three other characters
His characters also coincided with his drug use. Ted was cocaine period. Heroes was the Berlin heroin period. I grew up with him ,figuratively, all of it. Emo was his best collaborator,.Lady Gaga got major influence from him
Sry wyd thin white duke
Chester GC that’s because ziggy is his most famous character except maybe Major Tom.
@@ToothyMTG1 Aladdin Sane is surprisingly not really known despite the fact that the lighting bolt has become the most recognizable symbol of David Bowie
Yeah I was totally going to say that ...I don't know how you breeze over the fascist leanings and occultism of thin white Duke, THAT is some fascinating and conflicting shit.
He was a sweetheart . I still feel like I lost a friend.
I think a lot of his fans feel that way. He went out with style though.
Worked on his craft right until the end.
❤❤❤
I feel the same way. Miss him like I lost an old friend. Well said. And he was a sweet man.
David Bowie was David Jones' most long-lasting character.
“Abruptly retired”
The word is killed.
Abruptly
Just like unwanted russian spies
Just like almost every musician who had too much political influence.
BREAKING NEWS- Ziggy was a Russian spy. We uncovered the conspiracy, mates.
Mistyfur Of Grassclan WHAT????
there's a lot of great artists, but Bowie made his life itself a work of art.
*Jesus bites bread* This is my flesh
*Jesus sips wine* This is my blood
*Jesus shreds guitar* This is ground control to Major Tom
I had no idea about David Bowie’s upbringing and his family’s history and I’ve always felt such a deep connection to Bowies music but on a personal level that explains alot
you left out his character the Thin White Duke
There wasn't that much to say about him from the internet sources.
But i'm about to order a book that goes more in depth into his roles.
Lie Likes Music it's okay - there's a whole other video on the Thin White Duke.
And Jareth
Lie Likes Music he turned into a Nazi
@@LieLikesMusic This might be random but would you mind me asking what book that was? thanks :)
so captivating?! dude the guy's so hot he melt your eyes right out of your socket. that's how he's so captivating
That's one point of view xD
dewinmoonl TRUE!!! One smile from him, and I melt!! (Check out music videos like "Rebel Rebel" and "China Girl", and you'll see what I mean!)
dewinmoonl, I love his style
1:55 No wonder Bowie slept around a TON during this period of his life and could seduce damn near anyone.
I mean, look at him. He's stunning....both classically handsome _and_ with this strange alien aesthetic.
He's just such a compelling and interesting human being to simply look at.....
He just looks cool so no homo from me
Bowie is my new obsession, I liked him before but now I feel more connected to his works, even though he's not around anymore.
Sometimes I feel a bit like David: "Different than anyone else". But that doesn't have to be a bad thing - look what Bowie did out of that and how many people he must have inspired through the years. You made a really great video, I enjoyed it! Greetings from a new fan of yours from Germany :)
Mario Sparing Hey Mario. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Yes you're absolutely right. I wish more people explore their true potential like David did. Despite of feeling isolated. Greetings from Norway.
Some of us feel like we just don't belong in society as it is now. Our experiences have tended to isolate us so that we do not connect easily to other people. Especially if we've found that reaching out to others has been less than useful for us in the past. I think people need to understand that issues people have with mental health actually have little to do with health per se. Usually in my experience depression and other problems are a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. There is no chemical imbalance in the brain, people have simply been treated badly with no way of seeking justice. It's enough to drive anyone over the edge. I think those of us who don't sink into depression under such circumstances are simply more stubborn. =D I know I am these days.
Nóra Bánfi lol
+Nóra Bánfi Where the hell did you even get that anyone tried to say that feeling isolated and different makes one special? Also being just different or individual and feeling isolated or even shunned from the majority of people are not the same. If you fall in the latter category you will have a hard time feeling "special", because your individuality will not be perceived as a good thing by anyone. That's why those who fall way outside the norm have to work a dozen times harder than everyone else to get somewhere or find a way to turn what puts them at odds with everyone else their strength. Which is also what people like Bowie did/do. And this is likely what the video was talking about.
What you are talking about are probably special snowflakes - well, they certainly aren't special, nor all too different as they more than often come from good, intact houses and are middle class, etc. In the end they are just regular people trying hard to stand out (see any tumblr special snowflake ever). That's in no way comparable to people who are actually socially secluded.
Jasmin S. Interesting comment - sometimes I feel that way, too, just because I have different tastes than most girls my age and am interested in a lot of things other teens may not necessarily know about or have any interest in. Discovering Bowie for myself was one of the first times I embraced my unusual tastes and willingly admitted to myself, "Yes, I AM quirky - and I like that about myself, and I don't care what anyone else thinks!"
Nice! Wanted more about the Thin White Duke, one of Bowie's most interesting characters
Hallam Crafer It's funny you say that. I was actually planning to talk more about him, but i couldn't find that much information on him..
Bowie was the man. And still is
mike smith True 🎶
well said, sir.
Edit: and always will be.
*alien
Though I'm not his biggest fan, I'm grateful that he inspired many of my favorite artists.
That's good. There are some artists that i don't quite get either but are massively influential nonetheless.
I'm not looking down on them in any way.
My mother loved Bowie, growing up listening to his stuff. I’m glad you introduced me to him mum. RIP Brixton lad, god.
such a precious bean
Never heard that expression before. But yes he really was!
@@LieLikesMusic haha you never heard of the expression before? WeLp most people now call someone that they like a "precious bean" I don't know where it came from
Nowhere Child Nope never heard that. I'm from Norway u know so that's probably why
Yes he is~
What a lovely phrase, a bit like 'he's a good egg' 👍
I first discovered Bowie when I was a kid. He was my "saviour" from crap like the Osmonds, David Cassidy, Leo Sayer, and my home town's Bay City Rollers. I loved his music and his outrageousness for decades to come.
It is amazing how he constantly reinvented himself and every persona was yet another part of his multifaceted talent. Even the disturbing, Fascistic Thin White Duke had 'something'; perhaps a darker part of David's character. And who but Bowie could have played The Visitor, or Jared?
The day I turned on the radio and heard that David Bowie had died, I cried openly. It felt like I had lost an old friend, and I was truly heartbroken.
It's so nice to hear that hehad true fans like you. It seems like his music has done so much
for so many people. Maybe not practically or physically, but emotionally a lot of people feel
like music would be a much more dull experience without him. I truly think so too.
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy is by far my favorite album by him. There's just something timeless
about the songs on here.
Don’t diss the Bay City Rollers.
He has really changed my life and has made me he has really helped me through so many hard times and helped me relax or sometimes even cry out my bottled up emotions
That's so sweet! We all have an artist or band that helps us through life. For me that's always been Qotsa. Cheers!
Lie Likes Music thank you so much !!
David was a gift from God. Thank you God for him. We were grateful for him- no matter what he was bringing to us. David was as authentic as they come and will never be forgotten. I know he is as colorful an Eternal Spirit as he was an artist & human.
I'm glad you appreciate him and what he has done that much :)
after all, David Bowie wasn't playing those caracter he was revealing a part of himself
David Bowie was a major influence not only on songwriting but storytelling too
David Bowie’s story is one that would make anyone want to be as different as they want to be.He went through so many ups and downs throughout his whole life.And, of course,his music and movies proved how versatile he really was as an individual entertainer.Rock on Ziggy Stardust!!!…Karl Schumaker 🎉
David Bowie was also an influence on other people like Boy George of Culture Club and Adam Levine.He paved the way for a lot of gay people that weren’t afraid of making an artistic statement.Rock on Ziggy Stardust!!!…Karl Schumaker 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Correction. Space Oddity was released and did not do well. It was only due to the space race that it was brought to light and hit the shelves hard.
Well there were two versions right? The first one was arguably less mature musically as well
He wasn't polarising, he was here to unite. To show people that you can be a total individual (ahead of your time) and still do ok and feel ok within yourself. He valued creativity and originality; the opposite to mass produced blandness that is devoid of character.
RIP bowie, i miss you :'(
Space Oddity was not a huge success at first it was very moderately successful. It ended up becoming much more successful after the release of arguably his Magnus opus, The rise and fall of ziggy stardust.
adolf jahooza Yes i noticed also there are several versions of the song. His latest one being far more epic and thourough than the previous ones.
In the UK it reached the top 5 in 1969. Bowie was in danger of becoming a one hit wonder. Ziggy changed that.
gavin Reid nah he had amazing hits so without Ziggy he wouldn’t be a one hit wonder
The greatest, most unique artist who approached pop/rock music, & fame, like no other artist amongst his peers, as well as his place in modern history...
Word! Couldn't have said it better myself.
Major Tom made his last appearance in his last album, in Blackstar
In the music video for ehm. WHat's that song called again?
What a fantastic video! David would be proud! He is one of my most favorite artists of all time. Thank you for this!
Nicolle Anne No problem. He means the same to me. I still remember the day i first heard Space Oddity! That was a magical moment. Instantly became a fan ☝️😊
Space oddity…man that song got its hooks in first. After that as a teen I started buying records, the Man who Sold the World, and I was hooked on Bowie. I couldn’t walk for a year, and while healing I got ChangesBowie. That record and my friend Ed kept me alive as I recovered. I’m sad I’ll never get to tell him in person, but thanks David. You were very special to me.
As a person with BPD and being looked at for DID, I completely relate with this. I have many characters that I've made and portrayed or sometimes they just show up out if nowhere and they live in my mind, they're like other real people and sometimes they take control over me. But I also mask, I mask other people and characters that are already invented.
Thats how I cope with my chronic mental health lmao
As an attention-seeker with a need to comment about my self-diagnosed BPD on a video that’s supposed to be about David Bowie, I completely relate to this comment (I’m different)
Love him forever still can't believe he's gone Happy birthday in heaven
True, it was his birthday on the 8th! Time flies
1969 was the year for music. You had Bowie, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Woodstock, summer of love--it was the height of rock n' roll that nobody can recreate nowadays.
We could try but it wouldn’t ever be the same
today is the day he died. I miss you ziggy
rest on mars
~ one of your biggest fans
This is amazing. I’ve gotten into his music after his death unfortunately and was a bit confused by his characters sometimes. This video helped a lot.
That's awesome! I started listening to him pretty late as well. I think it was first back in 2012 that
i listened through one of his albums entirely - and got hooked. Here's another great video that
explains his other character. The Thin White Duke th-cam.com/video/ofeSZJJ_fxQ/w-d-xo.html
Lie Likes Music Thank you :)!
I think you should make your next episode on the smiths or morrissey. They changed music history whilst only 5 years together with a unique guitar style and morrissey's clever lyrics. They even inspired great bands like Radiohead and Oasis.
Francisco Navarro Ah that would be a great topic! Love The Queen Is Dead 🎶 I'll put it on my list!
who in gods great name actually unironically likes morrissey? what a joke lmao
Johnny Marr going solo artist is a much heroic inspiring tale. Roughly same time as Bowie’s The Next day
No matter how many personality’s he will have, he will always be bowie
Thank you so much for uploading this. Bowie had been a huge influence in my life in both fashion and music. He makes me feel like I can be myself and tell stories in my music. You just helped me understand myself and him more than you know 💙💙
Bowie looking down palm faced saying to himself "I cant believe they're still analyzing things i did 50 years ago".............
I just heard of space oddity recently but the first time I listened to it I cried, along with some of his other music, He is becoming my favorite rock artist and inspiration.
Cool! Yes the first time i heard it too it made a huge impact on me. I was an instant fan from that moment onwards
This is a wonderful channel
Very well put together and being a huge Bowie fan
You done him, the music and the movement
He left behind
Justice..
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say that man. Greetings from Norway.
Lie Likes Music you are so very much welcome
Greetings from America
I thoroughly enjoyed your video explaining some of Bowie's characters, esp. Major Tom and how he kept making a comeback. Terrific!
That eric andre reference BELLISSIMO
Flying Monkey T bird up
moldy rosemary best show on television
Ear from me
duuude I know you my man, you are mellow Mike
dude you'r being like a narco right now, you'r being so narcoleptic
When talking about David projecting on Major Tom, my guy forgot that the next lines are literally "Strung up in heavens high, awaiting an all time low." Still love the vid.
0:24 a true face of a mad lad
My grandmother once saw bowie at an airport when coming to my town and she said that he was so down to earth and aware of everything around him and talked as if he knew he was going to die
Its been so long without bowie that im putting out fires with gasoline.
Unexpected reference to a david bowie song
Unexpected account decided to David Bowie.
I was just crying there now because I didn’t get a chance to go to any of his concerts or see him in person...... rip David ilysm ❤️🥺
Iam am so happy that i found this channel. Your videos are amazing
imamango o Thank you for saying that! I try to make them as good as possible.
0:35 One of David Bowies top 100 book is "The Outsider" by Colin Wilson. If you look online youll find endless videos about the "lonliness epidemic" with people describing feeling this exact way, its very liberating and honestly beautiful to see it as a virtue, instead of as a curse.
fun fact; i absolutely love bowie, he also made my favourite song, Diamond Dogs.
Yo mate! Just wanted to say I fucking love this video, I've watched it so many times. Bowie's one of my favourite artists ever and I don't know what it is but this video just engages me so much. Thanks for making it man!
Hey that's very nice of you to say. I'm glad you like it :)
Great video! I think it's worth noting that Peter Gabriel with Genesis in the early 70s (at pretty much the same time as Bowie or perhaps earlier) would perform as characters throughout their shows, singing and telling stories through these different characters with specific costumes, mannerisms and a lot of the time different voices to go along with these characters
Jaden Wow i didn't know that! I forgot to mention that Alice Cooper had something simmilar going on too. But i'll make sure to check out Peter Gabriel's performances soon. Thanks for adding value in the comments!
More prog though , Bowie went more the velvet underground , New York dolls and Iggy Pop in rock idiom
Jaden and mr gabby never lived out his characters offstage
True . Peter Gabriel got the idea when he and Tony Banks ( Genesis keyboard player ) saw Bowie perform with his backing band , The Hype , at The Roundhouse in London in 1970 ; the same venue Genesis were performing at too .
We lost someone who tried to conquer issues over his upbringing ...then becoming a pure genius at all he attempted ...So sadly missed Bowie will always Rock... as well as so loved and admired. We have to celebrate the person's life and films and say Thank god I was born when Bowie was around...
To sum it all up, Bowie said it best...
He said, that he’s not a “Singer”, he’s a “Performer”.
Word!
I was 12 when he passed away unfortunately, I had gotten to love his music when I was about 10 and to hear that hero passed away was terrible for me. I'm just glad his music lives on and his interviews live on.
David Bowie. The basis used for an actual musical act. Create what you are. Not just a good voice, a presentation.
That's what he did. And i don't think he was the characters. He became them.
he pulled them out into the light for all to enjoy. same difference, only the tense is at issue.
I was 16 in 1972. I thought at that time he’d always be Ziggy Stardust. I was surprised he went to different characters. I saw The Diamond Dogs Tour in LA. He played at The Universal Amphitheater. Somehow my buddy and I had seats in the 8th Row of stage left. We sat by Elton John , Diana Ross , and many other celebrities. It was a fun night as young guys. I’m so glad to have seen him perform. Mick Ronson really added to it all also. His guitar work just added something otherworldly and seem to be as unique at that time as Bowie himself.
*Bowie had a billion times more talent and creativity in the fingertip of his pinky than 99% of artists today combined!*
He's entertaining in the clouds now. R.I.P.
"Don't cry because it ended. Smile, because it happened." -Stan Lee. He, himself is gone, now.
You forgot Kira Yoshikage
Who or what is that?
@@HalibutToast his stands name and abilities are also killer queen, sheer heart attack, and bites the dust! Not bowie but still a great band :D
In this case Bowie is also Lucifer Morningstar from the Neil Gaiman's Sandman comic book series.
Oh no you’ve discovered his ident- KILLER QUEEN DAISEN NO BAKUDAN, BITEZ A DUSTO
vascello0o I’m amazed they pulled that off
Also great analysis of Bowie’s characters, I always wondered what was up with all of them and this helped a lot
Henry No problem! Eric Andre is the shit haha. Yeah? Well there you have your answers. Bowie is without a doubt one of the most interesting artists in music.
Understanting Wavves and understanting Sticky Fingers!! I find them both really interesting bands, and it's cool that they are both new-ish bands!
LOVE Wavves! Might do one about them since i already know quite a bit about them.
Thanks for recommending them.
Thank you for covering Bowie; He’s my greatest hero. Blessings.
Alvaro Elias No worries. It was a pleasure for me! 👍😊 Greetings from Norway.
Un uomo con un cervello e un cuore....un artista con coraggio e creatività....insomma..un genio...grandissimo Bowie
I agree with the characters of course but he also did it to keep up with the time which is why his music change throughout his career which was absolutely incredible and what made him smart when it came to music and popular throughout his career
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise you it won’t be boring”-David Bowie
Matt Prada That is very true. He wanted to do what he loved AND make it big at the same time. It hit home for sure.
Great video!
Thank you! Appreciate that you took the time to watch.
this was so good. I got all teary. mixing arts telling a story...just genius now words tbh
SeraS Ah that's so sweet of you to say. I'm glad the video made an impact on you. Greetings from Norway 👍😊
does anyone know where i can find that life on mars piano instrumental in the intro?
Tullamore th-cam.com/video/jDl4s79uF3w/w-d-xo.html Here you go man.
thanks so much man
Just wish I could be this influential but I’ve got nothing new to give - I admire his man more than I can put into words
Don't say that. You just need to explore the things you like, get feedback from others about what you're
really good at and then repeat the process.
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Looking back, I guess that was also just a part of an act, and not actually the real deal - in order to stay in character. After all, he was the incredibly thorough Actor, as well as Ingenious Musician.
And, on an unrelated note, seeing his relations with his Friends, his Wife Iman, his Children and numerous other people he met during his Life - He, apart from being the great Artist, was also a great Person..... David Bowie surely is missed.....
I remember when you were at 500 subscribers, now 7000 subscribers. I think you're one of the best music youtubers, you will reach 100.000 subscribers and more!
What Bowie did with Ziggy reminds me of Poppy now. How she acts in character in interviews and how she's basically killed the character off in her most recent record.
Pfft, that TH-cam wannabe is already forgotten. Actual talent like Bowie is eternal.
@@elisabethandersen1102 "already forgotten" she literally JUST performed on WWE tonight and topped the rock charts in iTunes in June but ok dude
Strong - highly gifted - different - curious - full of passion - that's him. Brilliant character description - I totally agree
Thanks. I'm glad you resonated with this!
Holy crap you gained a lot of subscribers. Been here since you had 500 or so :O
Hou Khohs 😄 Yes i grew with 6k subs the last 30 days!! Some of these new videos just exploded. Thank you for sticking with me for so long.
Lie Likes Music by the new style of the thumbnails i couldn't even tell if it was your content 😂
He shaped my mind and heart! So glad I got to live while he was making music💖💖
Ivy May Same, although i became aware of his music only towards the end. Must've been awesome growing up with his music though! Thank you for sharing.
i am sure Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper influence David Bowie too!!!
Kevin Clepps Alice Cooper maybe. Marc Bolan - that's more likely since they met several times.
Actually, Marc and Bowie were very good friends. In the late 60's they would go to somebody's house (cant remember who) and the 3 of them would jam together. They very much influenced each other heavily
Jak Ando True. I think it might have been a painter's house. One that created the album art for one of their albums. I might be wrong though.
Lie Likes Music ooh, that sounds about right. I remember he was a behind the scenes type fella, so painter sounds about right!
as a prolific Bowie fan, Marc Bolan definitely. Never heard any one mention an Alice Cooper influence though. I could definitely see how he would've been though.
Ugh I hate to have to comment. Five Years was inspired by a dream about his father coming to him in a dream telling him that he'd died within, you guessed it, five years. He had a fear of traveling overseas because of this recurring dream, and his dad dying suddenly, and the drugs, well, it made an awesome song. "I think I saw you in an ice cream parlour drinking milkshakes" was something he saw in his dreams. And Ziggy stardust is kind of particularly referencing his being overcome with the the sudden fame, like he says in in The Motion Picture, and also in Rock n Roll Suicide "don't let the milk float rot your mind".
Certified Bowiefile.
Certified Bowiefile xD Well i didn't know that. It sounds like a true story, so yeah
why not. But is there any documentary or article that talks about this dream?
Let me know.
"The song tells of an Earth doomed to destruction in five years and the aftermath of this knowledge. Bowie is rumoured to have chosen the length of time, five years, as a result of a dream in which his deceased father told him he must never fly again and would die in five years."
Straight from Wiki, and Wiki never lies, right? I love your channel though and I love that you actually replied.
You really should have talked about The Thin White Duke, considering the cocaine references in Ashes to Ashes go hand in hand with those on Station to Station.
th-cam.com/video/ofeSZJJ_fxQ/w-d-xo.html Check out this video for more info about TTWD
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky, station to station and class to classy. Yep. Bowie.
Amazing synthesis of David's career, personas, characters, etc. Thanks to the author for this beautiful viddy. David forever! Paola rock, Roma, Italia
I'm glad you enjoyed Paola! Many greetings from Oslo, Norway :)
Thanks for your answer! Many greetings from Ostia beach, Roma, Italia
Great Video, David was realy ahead of his time, Something about the velvet Underground would be nice aswell
He really was. I'll definately dedicate a video to The Velvet Underground. That's possibly an even more influential band.
bowie made me have an entirely new perspective on life
bowie was a huge fan of the occult, he later joined the golden dawn, that's why he kept changing his characters, 70% of his lyrics were about some mystical and spiritual stuff
What you're saying is true. I think i saw him posing as Aleister Crowley in one of his photos.
Really interesting guy.
Joined the Golden Dawn ? He was fascinated by them, Crowley and Western Mysticism. A few if his lyric reference this but I think you greatly exaggerate. Where is the evidence of his membership of any Mystical Order?
Most members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn already died of old age before David Bowie was born. Although many imitators claimed to be associated with the original, none of them really was. Although most if not all occult orders claim to represent genuine heritage, none of them does and blatantly lying about it is part of their game.
Thank you for making this! It gave me a much better understanding of Bowie and his characters. :-)
Awesome! Was there anything in particular you enjoyed?
Hes gay? I thought he hada wife and daughter.. You mean the character ziggy right?
I guess the character is more correct yes. Or maybe he just lied about that to get more attention.
He may have been bisexual. I think he even claimed he was bi too and there were rumors about him having a thing with Jagger as well as Iggy Pop … but we'll never know for sure, I guess.
He was bi but back then people didn't make the distinction between the 2.
He was Bi.
But in those times there was not difference - it was straight or gay
David Bowie wasn't even bi, in an interview shortly before his death he described himself as a "closet heterosexual" who just never bothered to correct people.
this channel gets better and better with every upload, absolutely loving the content :))))
It's a God awful small affair
To the girl with the lousy hair
But her mommy is yelling no
and her daddy has told her to go
Angel Ortega
now her friend is nowhere to be seen
Now she floats through a sunken dream
To the seats with the glarest view
And she’s hooked to the silver screen
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But the film is a saddening bore
'Cause I wrote it ten times or more
She could spit in the eyes of fools
As they ask her to focus on
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Sailors fighting in the dance hall
Oh man, look at those cavemen go
It's the freakiest show
For such a small channel the videos are amazing
Hey thanks for saying that! It means a lot :)
7:37 did you just diss Eric Andre?
Chris Munro Nope. I was just using him as an example. Right then and there he acted like someone he wasn't. But i love his skits. I'm a big fan 😂
Tru, that's his style
I did love this one ! Bowie lives on 4 ever
Coolest goddamn video
Thank you :)
Awesome explanation. It gave me a wish of having more. Bowie is an endless book.