david bowie is a visionary but not many people know about the man behind bowies ICONIC guitar sounds. as soon as mick ronson paired up with bowie they both bounced off of eachother till they reached the stratosphere its REALLLY hard for me to name a more iconic duo
If you are new to David Bowie & his discography, it's worth knowing that his albums travel through very specific personas (Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke...hell, even Jareth 😅, etc.) to speak on his worries & hopes for humanity, each in the time they lived, often as an outsider from the future. All until his last album 'Blackstar', which he authored in secret with a terminal cancer diagnosis, which too he kept secret. In there he sang as himself, as David Bowie, a man approaching death and a star losing its light. 😞 David Robert Jones, b. January 8th, 1947 - d. January 10th 2016. We love you and miss you, Starman.
When David Bowie passed it was like losing a favorite color. NASA named a constellation after him when he left this planet for the higher realm. His death hit me so hard. I had just lost my father just 3 months before so I was a mess. Just thinking about it makes me cry.
Bowie was the first major rock star to tell the world he wasn't straight (In England in the late sixties and early seventies the word gay meant not straight ) He had affairs with people of both genders and the albums gave voice to generations of young people who felt as if they were on the outside.
John Lennon told David Bowie while recording "Fame" he liked Glam but it was just Rock'n'roll with lipstick. Which is kind of true although the Glitter & Glam rockers sAng about being fabulous and gender bending subject matter the only "out" gay glam singer, Jobriath, was forced out of the music business. T. Rex are the best Glam band and Marc Boland was friends with David. See also: Roxy Music
I have translated this from a page. "Ziggy Stardust" is one of the first alter-egos that Bowie had throughout his career. The story is Anti-Rock: Ziggy Stardust, an alien from space, comes to save Earth, doomed to destruction in five years. He becomes a salvation preacher, and what's the easiest way to captivate people? In 2016, it's being a RUclipsr, but in the 1970s, it was being a rock star. Ziggy transforms into the spokesperson for a generation, only to succumb to stardom and fail in his mission, succumbing to the three magical words of Rock: Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll. In other words, Ziggy is consumed because he learned to be human, to succumb to his vices and ego… 1️⃣-Five years The album kicks off with "Five Years", a song that, together with "Starman", provides the most vivid insight into Ziggy's arrival. "Five Years" paints a picture of mundane life (children playing, toys, ice cream shops) contrasted with the dire news: "Earth was really dying". As the narrator grasps the fact that the planet has only five years left, they gaze around at the people ("all short people, skinny people") and realize, "I never thought I'd need so many people". This epiphany highlights the significance of cherishing everyday moments in the face of loss. 2️⃣-Soul Love Next comes "Soul Love", a poignant continuation of "Five Years"' emotional intensity, with lines like "I kiss you, you're beautiful...". This song doesn't drive the Ziggy narrative forward, instead delving into the complexities of love from two angles: selfless love and unrequited love. The lyrics "All I have is my love of love, and love is not loving" speak to the solitary figure who feels deeply, yet has no one to share it with. The title "Soul Love" itself captures the essence of a profound, introspective love - one that transcends romantic attachment. 3️⃣-Moonage Daydream In "Moonage Daydream," Ziggy's persona takes center stage. The title, akin to "Lunar Fantasy," weaves a web of sexual metaphors directed at his audience, all from an egotistical vantage point. Ziggy navigates fluid sexual roles while maintaining superiority over his admirers. Imagery ranges from "Put your ray gun on my head" to the rallying cry "Freak out," underscoring his control. Moments of unbridled candor emerge, as in "I'll be a rock 'n' rolling bitch for you." This song distinguishes itself as the first on the album spoken directly from Ziggy Stardust's perspective, cementing his enigmatic and captivating presence. 4️⃣-Starman "Starman" is a beautiful track recounting Ziggy's arrival in his spaceship. The lyrics are straightforward and clear. Narrated by an apparently young observer, the song describes hearing rumors of an extraterrestrial being's arrival. Notably, this portrayal contrasts with Ziggy's egotistical persona seen elsewhere, instead depicting a timid and fearful character (afraid to land) - yet this fear is linked to "blowing our minds," reinforcing his self-idolization. Additionally, the song delivers a rebellious message to his audience ("Let the children boogie!") reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s counterculture. 5️⃣-It Ain't Easy "It Ain't Easy" might seem like an outlier or a slight departure from the album's cohesive narrative. Nevertheless, Ziggy's message shines through: "It's hard to get to heaven when you're going down." This track also nods to classic rock influences, incorporating references like "Satisfaction, satisfaction" (Rolling Stones) and "I got the love of a hoochi coochi woman" (Muddy Waters), paying homage to the genre's rich legacy. 6️⃣- Lady stardust : "Lady Stardust" raises an intriguing question: Is Ziggy Stardust a man or a woman? This song reinforces one of the many androgynous images of the character. "Lady Stardust" transports us directly to a concert by Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at the height of their fame. Now settled on Earth, the band performs for their mesmerized fans; the musicians are in sync, the audience enthralled and surprised. Through many of the lyrics, we can vividly imagine Ziggy and his band on stage, bringing their extraterrestrial rock 'n' roll to life, as if they truly existed. 7️⃣-"Star" chronicles Ziggy's metamorphosis into a Rock icon, showcasing his calculated ascent to fame. Yet, hints of vulnerability slip through: "I could do with the money / I'm so wiped out with things as they are." Ultimately, Ziggy's stardom is a carefully constructed illusion, a persona he's crafted, rather than an authentic expression of himself. 8️⃣- Hang on to Yourself In this part, Ziggy's frivolous transformation is palpable. The lyrics describe a girl who offers him her love, but he exploits her, sleeps with her, and withholds love from everyone. On a deeper level, his true love is the Spiders From Mars on stage, whom he portrays as untamed beasts captivating the audience. Thus, his "sex" refers to each electrifying performance, where he offers nothing more than his sensual, egocentric presence on stage - no love, no salvation, just raw energy. 9️⃣-Ziggy Stardust The centerpiece is "Ziggy Stardust." Concrete images of Ziggy, his band, personality, history before and after his arrival, the events, concerts - in short, "the rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars." Initial descriptions of the band portray Ziggy Stardust as the lead vocalist and guitarist, accompanied by Weird and Gilly as members of the Spiders from Mars. Ziggy sported a wild hairstyle and gaze, and played guitar left-handed. The previously mentioned arrogance now extends to his music, increasingly driving Ziggy away, treating his audience with haughtiness and pretension. The collapse culminated with Ziggy's entourage disintegrating due to his behavior and personality. Instead of rallying around him, the band remained motionless and absent during the final incident: Ziggy's murder at the hands of his fans ("when the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band"), leading to the band's dissolution. This pivotal moment gives rise to the poignant final ballad, "Rock N Roll Suicide" leaving us with the haunting phrase' "You're too old to lose it, too young to choose it.. 1️⃣1️⃣- Suffragette City Ziggy's chorus serves as a warning: don't rely on him, for he's lost concern for humanity, consumed by stardom. He won't save anyone, not the earth, nor himself. He's content being a superficial star. "Oh don't lean on me, man, cause you can't afford the ticket. I'm back in Suffragette City" Ziggy has retreated into Suffragette City, an unattainable realm, where as a rockstar, he towers above humanity. 1️⃣2️⃣- -Rock 'n' Roll Suicide Ziggy, with acoustic guitar, recounts his transformation with profound sadness. He desperately cries out, "Oh, no love! You're not alone!", building towards an emotional climax. The addition of soaring strings makes the moment heart-wrenchingly beautiful. As the intensity peaks, Ziggy immerses himself among his fans, surrendering to their frenzy, and finding release from his inner demons. This disc, despite its tragic ending, shines brightly. What's more epic than a rockstar's demise at the hands of their own fans? Stardom was his tragedy; death, his salvation. The haunting strings conclude the tragedy, cementing Ziggy Stardust's immortality, leaving us with a timeless masterpiece.
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Fav - Five Years, Starman, Lady Stardust, Star, Hang on to Yourself, Suffragette City
Least Fav - It Ain't Easy
so humble of him to credit ye as an inspo on the album cover 🙏
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Great reaction! He is definetly my favorite singer and this is one of my favorite albuns of all time
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david bowie is a visionary but not many people know about the man behind bowies ICONIC guitar sounds.
as soon as mick ronson paired up with bowie they both bounced off of eachother till they reached the stratosphere its REALLLY hard for me to name a more iconic duo
If you are new to David Bowie & his discography, it's worth knowing that his albums travel through very specific personas (Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke...hell, even Jareth 😅, etc.) to speak on his worries & hopes for humanity, each in the time they lived, often as an outsider from the future. All until his last album 'Blackstar', which he authored in secret with a terminal cancer diagnosis, which too he kept secret. In there he sang as himself, as David Bowie, a man approaching death and a star losing its light. 😞 David Robert Jones, b. January 8th, 1947 - d. January 10th 2016. We love you and miss you, Starman.
When David Bowie passed it was like losing a favorite color. NASA named a constellation after him when he left this planet for the higher realm.
His death hit me so hard. I had just lost my father just 3 months before so I was a mess.
Just thinking about it makes me cry.
Fantastic reaction to a magnificent album, thank you for sharing. "Five Years" always gets me all misty eyed.
oh sht been waiting for this one
Bowie was the first major rock star to tell the world he wasn't straight (In England in the late sixties and early seventies the word gay meant not straight ) He had affairs with people of both genders and the albums gave voice to generations of young people who felt as if they were on the outside.
Bowie's darkest alter ego was The Thin White Duke, when Bowie was on cocaine and doesn't even remember recording his album "Station to Station"
John Lennon told David Bowie while recording "Fame" he liked Glam but it was just Rock'n'roll with lipstick. Which is kind of true although the Glitter & Glam rockers sAng about being fabulous and gender bending subject matter the only "out" gay glam singer, Jobriath, was forced out of the music business. T. Rex are the best Glam band and Marc Boland was friends with David. See also: Roxy Music
WE GETTING SAVED BY SUPERMAN MEMES WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🔥🔥
This was what glam rock was ie styraight men with make up on but Bowie took it another level . This was Ziggy
Try Grace by Jeff Buckley
Low is his most acclaimed album.
PLSS "Aladdin Sane" the album that follows after this one.
I have translated this from a page.
"Ziggy Stardust" is one of the first alter-egos that Bowie had throughout his career.
The story is Anti-Rock: Ziggy Stardust, an alien from space, comes to save Earth, doomed to destruction in five years. He becomes a salvation preacher, and what's the easiest way to captivate people? In 2016, it's being a RUclipsr, but in the 1970s, it was being a rock star. Ziggy transforms into the spokesperson for a generation, only to succumb to stardom and fail in his mission, succumbing to the three magical words of Rock: Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll. In other words, Ziggy is consumed because he learned to be human, to succumb to his vices and ego…
1️⃣-Five years
The album kicks off with "Five Years", a song that, together with "Starman", provides the most vivid insight into Ziggy's arrival. "Five Years" paints a picture of mundane life (children playing, toys, ice cream shops) contrasted with the dire news: "Earth was really dying". As the narrator grasps the fact that the planet has only five years left, they gaze around at the people ("all short people, skinny people") and realize, "I never thought I'd need so many people". This epiphany highlights the significance of cherishing everyday moments in the face of loss.
2️⃣-Soul Love
Next comes "Soul Love", a poignant continuation of "Five Years"' emotional intensity, with lines like "I kiss you, you're beautiful...". This song doesn't drive the Ziggy narrative forward, instead delving into the complexities of love from two angles: selfless love and unrequited love. The lyrics "All I have is my love of love, and love is not loving" speak to the solitary figure who feels deeply, yet has no one to share it with. The title "Soul Love" itself captures the essence of a profound, introspective love - one that transcends romantic attachment.
3️⃣-Moonage Daydream
In "Moonage Daydream," Ziggy's persona takes center stage. The title, akin to "Lunar Fantasy," weaves a web of sexual metaphors directed at his audience, all from an egotistical vantage point. Ziggy navigates fluid sexual roles while maintaining superiority over his admirers. Imagery ranges from "Put your ray gun on my head" to the rallying cry "Freak out," underscoring his control. Moments of unbridled candor emerge, as in "I'll be a rock 'n' rolling bitch for you." This song distinguishes itself as the first on the album spoken directly from Ziggy Stardust's perspective, cementing his enigmatic and captivating presence.
4️⃣-Starman
"Starman" is a beautiful track recounting Ziggy's arrival in his spaceship. The lyrics are straightforward and clear. Narrated by an apparently young observer, the song describes hearing rumors of an extraterrestrial being's arrival. Notably, this portrayal contrasts with Ziggy's egotistical persona seen elsewhere, instead depicting a timid and fearful character (afraid to land) - yet this fear is linked to "blowing our minds," reinforcing his self-idolization. Additionally, the song delivers a rebellious message to his audience ("Let the children boogie!") reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s counterculture.
5️⃣-It Ain't Easy
"It Ain't Easy" might seem like an outlier or a slight departure from the album's cohesive narrative. Nevertheless, Ziggy's message shines through: "It's hard to get to heaven when you're going down." This track also nods to classic rock influences, incorporating references like "Satisfaction, satisfaction" (Rolling Stones) and "I got the love of a hoochi coochi woman" (Muddy Waters), paying homage to the genre's rich legacy.
6️⃣- Lady stardust :
"Lady Stardust" raises an intriguing question: Is Ziggy Stardust a man or a woman? This song reinforces one of the many androgynous images of the character. "Lady Stardust" transports us directly to a concert by Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at the height of their fame. Now settled on Earth, the band performs for their mesmerized fans; the musicians are in sync, the audience enthralled and surprised. Through many of the lyrics, we can vividly imagine Ziggy and his band on stage, bringing their extraterrestrial rock 'n' roll to life, as if they truly existed.
7️⃣-"Star" chronicles Ziggy's metamorphosis into a Rock icon, showcasing his calculated ascent to fame. Yet, hints of vulnerability slip through: "I could do with the money / I'm so wiped out with things as they are." Ultimately, Ziggy's stardom is a carefully constructed illusion, a persona he's crafted, rather than an authentic expression of himself.
8️⃣- Hang on to Yourself
In this part, Ziggy's frivolous transformation is palpable. The lyrics describe a girl who offers him her love, but he exploits her, sleeps with her, and withholds love from everyone. On a deeper level, his true love is the Spiders From Mars on stage, whom he portrays as untamed beasts captivating the audience. Thus, his "sex" refers to each electrifying performance, where he offers nothing more than his sensual, egocentric presence on stage - no love, no salvation, just raw energy.
9️⃣-Ziggy Stardust
The centerpiece is "Ziggy Stardust." Concrete images of Ziggy, his band, personality, history before and after his arrival, the events, concerts - in short, "the rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars." Initial descriptions of the band portray Ziggy Stardust as the lead vocalist and guitarist, accompanied by Weird and Gilly as members of the Spiders from Mars. Ziggy sported a wild hairstyle and gaze, and played guitar left-handed. The previously mentioned arrogance now extends to his music, increasingly driving Ziggy away, treating his audience with haughtiness and pretension.
The collapse culminated with Ziggy's entourage disintegrating due to his behavior and personality. Instead of rallying around him, the band remained motionless and absent during the final incident: Ziggy's murder at the hands of his fans ("when the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band"), leading to the band's dissolution. This pivotal moment gives rise to the poignant final ballad, "Rock N Roll Suicide" leaving us with the haunting phrase' "You're too old to lose it, too young to choose it..
1️⃣1️⃣- Suffragette City
Ziggy's chorus serves as a warning: don't rely on him, for he's lost concern for humanity, consumed by stardom. He won't save anyone, not the earth, nor himself. He's content being a superficial star.
"Oh don't lean on me, man, cause you can't afford the ticket. I'm back in Suffragette City"
Ziggy has retreated into Suffragette City, an unattainable realm, where as a rockstar, he towers above humanity.
1️⃣2️⃣- -Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
Ziggy, with acoustic guitar, recounts his transformation with profound sadness. He desperately cries out, "Oh, no love! You're not alone!", building towards an emotional climax. The addition of soaring strings makes the moment heart-wrenchingly beautiful. As the intensity peaks, Ziggy immerses himself among his fans, surrendering to their frenzy, and finding release from his inner demons.
This disc, despite its tragic ending, shines brightly. What's more epic than a rockstar's demise at the hands of their own fans? Stardom was his tragedy; death, his salvation. The haunting strings conclude the tragedy, cementing Ziggy Stardust's immortality, leaving us with a timeless masterpiece.
Ziggy in the song Ziggy Stardust is Jimi Hendrix
Damn! If you're going to chop it up like that.. what's the point to listening? It's offensive and disrespectful!