40 years ago to the day that Neil Armstrong stepped on to the moon, EMI will create a unique opportunity for David Bowie fans: the chance to download and mix the original multi-tracks of Space Oddity which also celebrates the 40th anniversary of its original release on July 11th. Space Oddity was a cultural landmark for David Bowie as an artist - it was featured by the BBC in its television coverage of the lunar landing, and the song later won an Ivor Novello award. The song's mysterious character, Major Tom, later reappeared in the song Ashes To Ashes, albeit the worse for wear.
This is a revolutionary experience for music fans to recreate their own versions of one of popular music's most iconic songs. Here are the original eight stems/multi-tracks that will be made available: Space Oddity (Bass and Drums), Space Oddity (Strings) , Space Oddity (Acoustic Guitar) , Space Oddity (Mellotron) , Space Oddity (Backing Vocal, Flute and Cellos) , Space Oddity (Stylohone and Guitar) , Space Oddity (Lead Vocal) , Space Oddity (Main Backing Vocal Including Countdown)
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Wow, this is a great early ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul Hooson | July 8, 2009 9:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wow, this is a great early Bowie album. I'm definitely buying a copy. Both David Bowie and his friend, Marc Bolan of T.Rex, were two of the most innovative UK rock acts ever. The later ZIGGY STARDUST might have been Bowie's masterpiece, but this early effort has some great moments. All of the various versions of "Space Oddity" is a pretty clever.
1. Posted by Paul Hooson | July 8, 2009 9:55 PM |
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Posted on July 8, 2009 21:55