Forthcoming Ziggy Dvd Best Avoided, Imho

He could leave 'em to hang...

Speaking of poorly-researched, copy and paste jobs with the same old talking heads spouting forth, (Yes, last night's Kings of Glam was a bit of a disappointment!) the latest Bowie-related release in a long line of DVDs from the people who brought us Inside David Bowie and the Spiders 1969-1974 2 DVD AND BOOK SET, (not to mention myriad similar "Independent Critical Guides") is set for a March 27th release.

This latest DVD is entitled David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, and at least the publishers attempt a warning of sorts with this disclaimer: "To ensure editorial control, the film is totally unauthorized and has not been authorized or approved by past or present members or management of the band."

"To ensure editorial control" basically means that under the guise of a "Critical Guide" these people can use snippets of footage and pictures with no regard for quality. To stay within legal guidelines, this means they can only use highlights of tracks.

Indeed, one of the previous releases I had the misfortune to sit through, actually used Bowie tribute outfit The Bowie Experience for part of the soundtrack. Obviously, I've absolutely nothing against Laurence and his boys, but it's possibly not quite what you're expecting when you purchase such a title.

I wouldn't normally even highlight this kind of release, but I know a number of you have been caught out in the past with DVDs from this company following the same format. Of course, these opinions are mine and you're free to make up your own minds, but just don't say you weren't warned.