After many years of silence, and rumors about living legend David Bowie's presumed retirement from music, the rock icon has returned to the music scene with the beautiful single 'Where Are We Now?' from the coming album 'The Next Day.'
It was on Vimeo, that I first heard the single. Albeit, 'Where Are We Now?' is a low key song it sounded stunning, and I immediately wanted to hear the rest of the album, wondering how good it is going to be. In this article, I will do a preview of Bowie's new album and analyze the single. I will clear out some of the rumors surrounding 'The Next Day,' and present the latest facts and news about the album.
Rumor has it, that the rest of 'The Next Day' album, while being contemplative like the single, contains more up tempo rock songs. Tony Visconti, who has produced the album and worked with Bowie on 12 of his previous recordings, confirms this in a interview in the Guardian. Arguing that the new album has 5 blistering rock songs, while the rest is mysterious and evocative mid-tempo tracks.
Having heard the single, one could think that Bowie's new album will be more mellow. According to Tony, Bowie is not going to sound mellow or as an old man, on the contrary. In the studio, the singer often sang so loud that the producer had to move away from the singer. On the single, Bowie just wanted to show another musical aspect - a softer side.
'The Next Day' album was recorded secretly over a period of two years in the famous NYC's Magic Shop Studios, says Tony Visconti. It was made by a closed circle of Bowie's old friends. All, with a few exceptions, they are people that Bowie has worked with before on tours or in studios. This is also the reason, why it was possible for Bowie to keep the album release a secret until the last minute. A quite remarkable achievement these internet days, where almost everyone carries a smartphone.
While, Bowie previous had told Tony that he didn't want to sing anymore, Tony wasn't surprised when Bowie called and said that he wanted to record a new album. Tony thinks, that Bowie's creative mind made it necessary to express himself again as a musician - after 10 years of silence. 29 stunning songs were recorded in the studio, but not all of them fitted the album, which ended up having 14 track, with 17 on the deluxe edition. This means, that Bowie most likely will record a second album later this year. However, the producer doesn't know exactly when. Considering the great reviews 'Where Are We Now?' already has received, this looks good.
Neil McCormick, music critic at The Telegraph, thinks that 'Where Are We Now?' with its beautiful strange, perfectly orchestrated, sound might be one of the most surprising and perfect comebacks in rock history. Following McCormick, the poetic song has a mysterious sound to it, and it makes you want to hear more from the upcoming album.
At NME Track Reviews, they call Bowie's song perfect orchestrated and an addictive ear worm, worthy of being on future Bowie greatest hits albums. It is the kind of song that you hear repeatedly.
Ultimate Classic Rock, describes Bowie's voice on the new single as heartening, and, in line with NME's review, an ear worm.
I agree. I have heard the song many times, and I had to press repeat - again and again. The song really grows on you, and it is impressive, how it crawls under your skin.
The album is expected to be released March the 8th 2013 in Australia, the 11th in the rest of the world, except USA, where 'The Next Day' is released the 12th.
It was on Vimeo, that I first heard the single. Albeit, 'Where Are We Now?' is a low key song it sounded stunning, and I immediately wanted to hear the rest of the album, wondering how good it is going to be. In this article, I will do a preview of Bowie's new album and analyze the single. I will clear out some of the rumors surrounding 'The Next Day,' and present the latest facts and news about the album.
Rumor has it, that the rest of 'The Next Day' album, while being contemplative like the single, contains more up tempo rock songs. Tony Visconti, who has produced the album and worked with Bowie on 12 of his previous recordings, confirms this in a interview in the Guardian. Arguing that the new album has 5 blistering rock songs, while the rest is mysterious and evocative mid-tempo tracks.
Having heard the single, one could think that Bowie's new album will be more mellow. According to Tony, Bowie is not going to sound mellow or as an old man, on the contrary. In the studio, the singer often sang so loud that the producer had to move away from the singer. On the single, Bowie just wanted to show another musical aspect - a softer side.
'The Next Day' album was recorded secretly over a period of two years in the famous NYC's Magic Shop Studios, says Tony Visconti. It was made by a closed circle of Bowie's old friends. All, with a few exceptions, they are people that Bowie has worked with before on tours or in studios. This is also the reason, why it was possible for Bowie to keep the album release a secret until the last minute. A quite remarkable achievement these internet days, where almost everyone carries a smartphone.
While, Bowie previous had told Tony that he didn't want to sing anymore, Tony wasn't surprised when Bowie called and said that he wanted to record a new album. Tony thinks, that Bowie's creative mind made it necessary to express himself again as a musician - after 10 years of silence. 29 stunning songs were recorded in the studio, but not all of them fitted the album, which ended up having 14 track, with 17 on the deluxe edition. This means, that Bowie most likely will record a second album later this year. However, the producer doesn't know exactly when. Considering the great reviews 'Where Are We Now?' already has received, this looks good.
Neil McCormick, music critic at The Telegraph, thinks that 'Where Are We Now?' with its beautiful strange, perfectly orchestrated, sound might be one of the most surprising and perfect comebacks in rock history. Following McCormick, the poetic song has a mysterious sound to it, and it makes you want to hear more from the upcoming album.
At NME Track Reviews, they call Bowie's song perfect orchestrated and an addictive ear worm, worthy of being on future Bowie greatest hits albums. It is the kind of song that you hear repeatedly.
Ultimate Classic Rock, describes Bowie's voice on the new single as heartening, and, in line with NME's review, an ear worm.
I agree. I have heard the song many times, and I had to press repeat - again and again. The song really grows on you, and it is impressive, how it crawls under your skin.
The album is expected to be released March the 8th 2013 in Australia, the 11th in the rest of the world, except USA, where 'The Next Day' is released the 12th.
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