David Bowie/France 2002 S & V

Introducing the ultimate set of soundboards and pro shots representing “21st century David Bowie”. This work contains “July 1, 2002 Olympia performance (Paris)”. It is a part of the world tour “HEATHEN TOUR 2002” that was realized for the first time in five years. Since the “EARTHLING TOUR” in 1997, Bowie has only had various event live shows and a few mini tours, but along with “HEATHEN”, it was a tour that showed “Bowie’s revival” to the world. There are various soundboards and pro shots in such “HEATHEN TOUR 2002”, and we have delivered many works such as “MONTREUX 2002”, “MONTREUX 2002 THE VIDEO”, “BBC LIVE 2002”, and “BERLIN 2002”. However, among them, the Olympia performance is undoubtedly known as the major staple and pinnacle of “Tour No. 1”. It is an absolute record that does not approach others in both length and quality of recording. This work is the highest peak version set. First, let’s check the position of the Olympia performance. June 11: Warm-up show (1 performance in NY) June 15: TV appearance performance June 29: TOTAL MELTDOWN (1 performance in London) July 1-18: Europe # 1 (9 performances) ← ★ Here ★ July 28-August 16: North America # 1 (12 performances) September 22-October 2: Europe # 2 (6 performances) October 11-23: North America # 2 (7 performances) The above is an overview of “HEATHEN TOUR 2002”. In June, he appeared in New York and London performances with the theme of completely reproducing “LOW” and “HEATHEN”, as well as TV request programs. The Olympia performance of this work was the beginning of “Europe # 1” which started immediately after that, and was the first show with the regular set list. Such an Olympia performance was recorded with a professional shot and broadcast on TV. A shortened version was also broadcast in Japan at the time. This work is a three-disc set with the stereo sound board album on discs 1-2 and the pro shot on disc 3. The quality is truly “official class” and can only be called the finest. First of all, the live album (discs 1-2) is perfect in terms of recording and mixing. In addition to the straight ball characteristic of the line, the enthusiasm of the venue is carefully layered, and if the balance of each instrument and singing voice is precise, even the “ringing” of each one is finely finished. Pro shot broadcasts often disguise rough mixes and live recording sounds with visual beauty, but this work is more than enough to be used as an official live album with just “sound”. Because of that super-excellent sound, it was decided to press it as a live album. And the DVD on disc 3. This is also incredibly beautiful. Although the video can be seen on video sites such as Youtube, the master of this work was obtained through a unique route, and the visual beauty is on a different level from what is uploaded to such video sites. In 2002, digital broadcasting and DVD recording had not yet become widespread, and analog was still the mainstream. Although this work does not have the sharpness of a blade as in the original broadcast, it has a natural texture. On top of that, the beautiful coloring is not so common even in today’s digital era. It is truly the highest peak master in history. The wonderful thing about “HEATHEN TOUR 2002” drawn with such apex quality… First of all, the set is wonderful, with a row of the best selections of royal Bowie. The New York/London performance, which was themed on the performance of all the songs from “LOW” and “HEATHEN”, had a tremendous spirit and impact on the experiment, but the flow of the show was a bit cramped. Although this work also focuses on “HEATHEN”, there is no restriction that “you have to sing everything”, and Bowie sings freely and nobi-nobi by selecting only songs that enhance the “show” itself and assembling them freely. Even so, the tension of being a TV recording and the kickoff performance of a long-awaited world tour has a positive effect, and the lively spirit is refreshing. Because it is a regular live performance that does not stick to “album reproduction”, the luxurious hit parade is also delicious. The second half of the show is a raging rush. From the new song “Afraid” to “Changes” from “HUNKY DORY”, “Fame” from “YOUNG AMERICANS”, and the representative song of the Berlin era “Heroes”, they freely jump over the eras and pull it forward. Furthermore, the encore is “Everyone Says ‘Hi'”, which strongly impresses “21st century Bowie”. If “Hallo Spaceboy” is a representative song of the 90s, the following “Let’s Dance” is a representative song of the 80s, and it heads straight for the grand finale of the 70s “Ziggy Stardust” at the end. It is a show worthy of declaring the royal road, the return of Bowie! The “HEATHEN TOUR 2002” is a concert that prioritizes the album reproduction, but it is a performance at Olympia that focuses on the “perfection of the show”. This is a masterpiece that combines the full set with an ironclad official stereo soundboard album and multi-camera pro shots. It is an absolute work that can be said to be of the same value as the album “HEATHEN”. Live at Olympia, Paris, France 1st July 2002 STEREO SBD/PRO-SHOT(Best Quality) Disc 1(54:24) 1. Stay 2. I’ve Been Waiting For You 3. Breaking Glass 4. Cactus 5. Slip Away 6. China Girl 7. Member Introduction 8. 5:15 The Angels Have Gone 9. Fashion 10. Be My Wife 11. To Ashes 12. Afraid 13. Changes Disc 2(44:33) 1. Fame 2. “Heroes” 3. Heathen (The Rays) 4. Everyone Says ‘Hi’ 5. Hallo Spaceboy 6. Let’s Dance 7. I’m Afraid Of Americans 8. Ziggy Stardust DVD(99:15) 1. Stay 2. I’ve Been Waiting For You 3. Breaking Glass 4. Cactus 5. Slip Away 6. China Girl 7. 5:15 The Angels Have Gone 8. Fashion 9. Be My Wife 10. Ashes To Ashes 11. Afraid 12. Changes 13. Fame 14. “Heroes” 15. Heathen (The Rays) 16. Everyone Says ‘Hi’ 17. Hallo Spaceboy 18. Let’s Dance 19. m Afraid Of Americans 20. Ziggy Stardust PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 99min. David Bowie – vocals, guitar, saxophone, harmonica, stylophone Earl Slick – guitar Gerry Leonard – guitar, backing vocals Mark Plati – rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Gail Ann Dorsey – bass guitar, backing vocals Sterling Campbell – drums Mike Garson – keyboards Catherine Russell – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING