David Bowie/Austria 2003

The masterpiece album that made Gail Ann Dorsey call it “the best show ever” is back. This work is an audience album that includes the 14th performance “October 29, 2003 Vienna performance” which is the early stage of “A REALITY TOUR 2003-2004”. This is a masterpiece that was previously released regularly. At that time, it was a preliminary release of “A REALITY TOUR 2003-2004”, but it was very popular for its quality that was incomparable to other titles that appeared at about the same time. In fact, specialized magazines have praised it, saying, “The sound is overwhelmingly good, with no noise audible,” “The sound is close and powerful,” and “Ultra high-quality audience recording with a quality that can almost be called a soundboard performance.” It was done. The sound of this work has been talked about with many of these compliments, but if I could just add one word, the real on-site feeling is also wonderful. Although the musical sound is so clear and direct that it could be called a soundboard, there is no clearness of line recording. The cheers of the jubilant audience are vividly recorded (to the extent that they do not interfere with the musical sound). It is exactly the ideal audience recording. The stage packed with such sound is a wonderful thing that supports Gail’s words of “the best show ever”. “A REALITY TOUR 2003-2004” was a long tour of 112 performances, but the 14th performance was still in the early stages. There was no trace of fatigue from the tour, and the performance and singing voice were fresh. Despite this, the band’s ensemble has warmed up nicely with double-digit performances, and the spirit of “we’re going to travel around the world” seems to be erupting in the risky performance. Such timing and mood can be seen through even the slightest arrangement. “Heroes” on this tour is played without an impressive intro, but on this day it is an unusual pattern where Bowie starts singing almost at the same time as the background. The following “Heathen (The Rays)” also tries an arrangement where the performance stops completely. In addition, Bowie and the band’s excitement blows out from every part of the show, such as “The Loneliest Guy” which will be the first tour tour, “Loving The Alien” revived with acoustic, etc. The release of the official live work “A REALITY TOUR” shows the splendor of the beginning of the tour and Bowie’s own satisfaction, but this work includes songs that cannot be heard in the official work such as “Fashion”, “Let’s Dance”, ” She’ll Drive The Big Car,” “Hang On To Yourself,” and “Suffragette City” are also available. An enthusiastic band, a great show, and the best sound…this is a wonderful album that fulfills all the absolute requirements for a “great live album.” Although it has “all included” so far, since this work is not a historical commemorative performance, I cannot shake the feeling that it is considered “one of the miscellaneous audience recordings”. If you could just touch the sound, you would definitely understand its charm… That’s why it’s back, and it’s a gift release that we want as many people as possible to know about. A masterpiece recording of a masterpiece left by Bowie in the 21st century. Please take this opportunity to try it. Live at Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria 29th October 2003 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1(78:35) 1. Introduction 2. Rebel Rebel 3. New Killer Star 4. Reality 5. Fame 6. Cactus 7. Sister Midnight 8. Afraid 9. China Girl 10. Fall Dog Bombs The Moon 11. Hallo Spaceboy 12. Sunday 13. Under Pressure 14. Ashes To Ashes 15. Band Introduction 16. Days 17. Fashion 18. Never Get Old Disc 2(77:16) 1. The Motel 2. 5:15 The Angel Have Gone 3. Loving The Alien 4. Changes 5. Let’s Dance 6. She’ll Drive The Big Car 7. The Loneliest Guy 8. I’m Afraid Of Americans 9. “Heroes” 10 Heathen (The Rays) 11. Bring Me The Disco King 12. Hang On To Yourself 13. Suffragette City 14. Ziggy Stardust David Bowie – vocals, guitars, stylophone, harmonica Earl Slick – lead guitar Gerry Leonard – lead guitar, b- voc Gail Ann Dorsey – bass, vocals Mike Garson – piano, keyboards Catherine Russel – b-voc, percussion, keyboards & guitars Sterling Campbell – drums