A lot of e-mail has come in thanking David for posting these four postcard sized prints. In case you missed them, here they are again!
Beeb Ziggy Track Update
A reminder for those folks who are sending e-mail or postal mail to EMI to get their free Ziggy track - please include your FULL mailing address including your country.
You can claim your 1 track replacement CD by sending an e-mail to Martin Nutley.
You can also send your inquiry along with proof of purchase to:
UK Consumer Information
EMI Records Group UK and Ireland
43 Brook Green
London, W6 7EF
United Kingdom
W6 7EF
The replacement 1-track CDs will be ready to be sent out the week ending Friday, October 6th.
Free Disc With Q (qed, Qcd)
Get Chilly Down* at your newsagents...
Due to a bizarre dodgems incident**, we were unable to bring you the full skinny on the Q freebie CD yesterday, but now we jolly well can. In a promotional tie-in with HMV, Q Magazine has a cover-mounted CD entitled 'Chill Out'. Apart from Mr Bowie's very own beautiful Art Decade, the sixteen track disc contains a couple of our Dave's favourites in two delicious tracks: 'Underneath The Weeping Willow' and 'Holes', by Grandaddy and Mercury Rev, respectively. These tunes will melt the heart of anybody with a soul and a full set of ears. Go here for a complete track-listing and a few words from Q about the majesty of Art Decade.
(*Labyrinth pun © Baby Steve King)
(**Fall-like song title © Mark 'E Smith' Adams)
Total Blam Blam - (European Correspondent)
Never Mind The Sex Pistols...here's The Winners
Were you lucky, punk?
I know we originally said this competition "is open until this time next week"...But obviously, we (or more accurately, I) meant this time next month...which is now!
We asked: What David Bowie song is not only featured on the soundtrack but also enjoys a quick burst in the film itself?... To which the people below correctly offered The Jean Genie.
If you are listed above, please send your name and address to MrTotalBlamBlam@AOL.com with a subject heading of 'Sex Pistols Winners', and you can expect your copy of 'The Filth And The Fury' much faster than you would normally receive competition prizes, because the most generous BowieNetter Rus Philips, who kindly donated these prizes, has the extra help of his son Ryan to ensure speedy delivery.
On a serious note, I am finally on the case with undelivered competition prizes. Please accept my sincere apologies for being so incredibly slack in this department, but in the words of Johnny and the boys, "I'm a lazy sod!"...Actually I'm not, but why ruin a good link?
Total Blam Blam - (European Correspondent)
The Critics' Corner
You don't have to be a detective to find the loads of reviews of Bowie at the Beeb, which are glowing with praise! Here are a few:
Page Hamilton Chat Transcript
Thanks again to Page Hamilton for joining us last night in Bowiechat! And thanks to all attending BowieNutters whose questions made for another interesting session!
Page answered all sorts of questions ranging from discussions he had with David about songwriting to specific guitar effects in his arsenal to the pros and cons of an education in music.
Page also talked about his new project, which still needs a name! Got any good band names? E-mail them to Saint Alphonzo with "Page Band Name" in the subject line and you could win two autographed CDs (one from Page, one from Bowie) if Page uses your name!
(the transcript will be up momentarily...)
Never Mind The Sex Pistols...here's The Winners
Were you lucky, punk?
I know we originally said this competition "is open until this time next week"...But obviously, we (or more accurately, I) meant this time next month...which is now!
We asked: What David Bowie song is not only featured on the soundtrack but also enjoys a quick burst in the film itself?... To which the people below correctly offered The Jean Genie.
If you are listed above, please send your name and address to MrTotalBlamBlam@AOL.com with a subject heading of 'Sex Pistols Winners', and you can expect your copy of 'The Filth And The Fury' much faster than you would normally receive competition prizes, because the most generous BowieNetter Rus Philips, who kindly donated these prizes, has the extra help of his son Ryan to ensure speedy delivery.
On a serious note, I am finally on the case with undelivered competition prizes. Please accept my sincere apologies for being so incredibly slack in this department, but in the words of Johnny and the boys, "I'm a lazy sod!"...Actually I'm not, but why ruin a good link?
Total Blam Blam - (European Correspondent)
Beck Diamond Dogs Cover Completed
The Beck/Timbaland cover of Diamond Dogs has been completed and the song will be featured on the soundtrack of the Baz Luhrmann film 'Moulin Rouge', due for release on Christmas Day.
Go to Jam music for more.
Thanks, Spaceface!
Bowie Demo From '71 Sold At Christie's
Bowie's previously unheard demo recording of 'Star' was sold yesterday at Christie's auction house in London. The recording reportedly fetched £1,527. The previously unheard ½ inch reel-to-reel studio 1971 demo recording, which is quite different in style and content to the familiar Ziggy Stardust album version, was given to singer Les Payne for him to cover.
Bowie At The Beeb Q Review
People stared at the make-up on his face...
This months' Q magazine has a favourable review by David Quantick* of Bowie at the Beeb, accompanied by the delicious (I mean that in a manly way!) Mick Rock picture of Ziggy above. Rather Ironically, Mr Quantick singles out "two crunching versions" of Ziggy Stardust as particular favourites...he he he...Click on the image above to see the full review. Elsewhere in the magazine there are two more full page adverts for the album, a repeat of the MVC campaign ad, and a new ad from HMV.
*David Quantick is co-creator (along with Jane Bussmann) of The Junkies, the first online sitcom. The DIY comedy about "the three stupidest heroin addicts in the world" was made on an unbelievably small budget of £3,500. Check it out.
Total Blam Blam - (European Correspondent)
Bowie Survivor Game
Some fans have started a Bowie/Survivor crossover game-- complete with immunity challenges, and a poll for visitors to vote on which Bowie to get rid of.
It seems our Sailor got it into his head to buy an island in the Mediterranean and name it Zahra-Zahra. He has also gotten ahold of a transmogrifier machine and let out 24 replicas of himself-- well, these replicas (one from each era/movie) have split into three teams (with luxury items for each Bowie).
Thanks, Thebitingfaery!
Holly Palmer In New York Tonight And Tomorrow!
Holly Palmer and her trio will be performing in Manhattan tonight at The Lounge (formerly known as the Dark Star Lounge) tonight at 9PM EST! The Lounge is located at:
158 W. 72nd Street (between Broadway and Columbus)
She'll be playing tomorrow evening as well at The Bottom Line (two sets at 7:30 and 10:30), where Gail played just last month. The Bottom Line is on W. 4th and Mercer Streets in the Village:
The Bottom Line performance is part of the Nightbirds series, and is being billed as "Holly Palmer and the Hippy Nuts." Go to HollyPalmerSinger.com for more info!
Bowie At The Beeb Ltd 3cd Set - More Limited Than You Thought!
Due to a mis-pressing of CD2 of the Bowie at the Beeb set, keen-eared observers will have noticed a striking similarity between the two versions of Ziggy Stardust. This is primarily because they are the same version! EMI are already on the case and they have suggested a neat solution that should keep everybody happy. The plan is that anybody who has purchased a copy of this initial batch will be able to claim a free single-track replacement CD containing the missing version of Ziggy. Hey Presto!...Instant collector's item. Future pressings of the set will contain the proper versions.
Anyone who wishes to obtain more information on how to obtain a copy of the missing version should send an e-mail to:martin.nutley@emimusic.com
You can also send your inquiry along with proof of purchase to:
Consumer Information
43 Brook Green
London
United Kingdom
W6 7EF
Please include your full postal address to receive a 1 track CD containing the missing version.
Also, check back later with the BowieNet news for additional information on receiving the second version of Ziggy via download, and maybe even a downloadable bonus track?!?
Total Blam Blam - (European Correspondent)
Comic Relief
Click on the image above for a larger version of this hilarious cartoon drawn seven years ago by BNutter Ysengrin! It was written back in the day when she "noticed David's teeth straightening out..."
=8-)
Thanks Ysengrin!
Omikron Clip!
Who will you be after you die?
Remember this game? Omikron: The Nomad Soul. If you've played it, then you may know that not only did David do the soundtrack for it, he also appears in animated form playing a concert somewhere in the game. Then again you may not, because we understand that it's pretty deep into the game when you reach the concert. Anyhow, it is way cool and we have a clip of some of the action right here!
Click below depending on your connection speed:
New Placebo Cd For Your Questions!
The Bowienet interview with Placebo is this Friday, 29th September! Send in your questions now, and you might win a promo of their new album, BLACK MARKET MUSIC, or the single TASTE IN MEN.
The publicity machine for the new album is in full swing, with the above being just one of the front covers graced by the band at the moment. In the seven page article inside, 'Rock Sound' have this to say about the new album.
"There's no mistaking a full throttle return to the fore with an album that will touch you in places you didn't even know existed."
Having listened to it, I really cannot disagree. These very diverse songs have immediate appeal, but also a subtlety which involves and intrigues more and more with each listen. If you liked the first two albums, you will also love this one, and if you are new to Placebo, this album could be a great place to start.
For more about Placebo, and to submit your questions, click here.
Thanks Spaceface!
Beeb In Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone has a little write up about the Bowie at the Beeb album, which they give 3.5 (out of 5) stars. Nobody's perfect. Not David, I'm talking about the bonehead who held back a star and a half. Uh...listen AGAIN, mac...
Jenny Takes A Ride!
To New York that is. Jenny Saville that is. Well, that's NOT Jenny in the picture. That's the model who heroically posed for hours at the New York Academy of Art. Jenny, one of the great new British painters, was in town to give lectures and classes. DB went along to take it all in - and even wrote a new journal entry to mark the occasion!
A Novell Idea
Watch out for a new international TV and radio ad campaign for Novell's Net Services Software featuring David's early 70's classic "Changes." This will be a major ad campaign, and here's a tip! Keep your eye out for the fish bowls!
A Novell Idea
Watch out for a new international TV and radio ad campaign for Novell's Net Services Software featuring David's early 70's classic "Changes." This will be a major ad campaign, and here's a tip! Keep your eye out for the fish bowls!