David Bowie/London,UK 2002

The highlight concert that became “Ziggy’s second birth” was the “Hammersmith performance on October 2, 2002.” Introducing a 3-disc blockbuster set that depicts the entire story using the original master received from the recorder. That historic night came on the last day of the UK leg of “HEATHEN TOUR 2002”. As you probably know, the “Curling Apollo” where this work was recorded was formerly known as “Hammersmith Odeon” and was the site of the “Ziggy Seal Declaration” which is so famous for “ZIGGY STARDUST MOTION PICTURE”. It is also a legendary venue. Bowie stood on this legendary stage only four times in his life. The first and second times were in 1973 with “Ziggy Seal Declaration”, the third time was a charity show on June 30, 1983, and the fourth and final time was on “October 2, 2002” of this work. Bowie himself was probably aware of such a historic night. This day was also one of the longest in his career. Although there is no reproduction of the entire album, about half of “LOW” (5 out of 11 songs in total) and most of “HEATHEN” (9 out of 12 songs) were also played, making the total number of songs 33 songs. 3 hours. This work is an audience album that records the entire story from the original master provided by the recorder. As captured by a famous British taper, the sound is of amazing high quality. The thickness and outline of the core of the musical tone are comparable to those of a sound board, and there is plenty of direct feeling. Yet, the elegance of a traditional venue is completely different from the blandness of a sound board. Even though there is almost no sense of distance from the band, they breathe in plenty of warmth and a unique atmosphere. Judging from the introductory piano of “Life On Mars?” at the beginning, it sounds clear but has a deep flavor. My whole body screams with joy, and I add my voice to Bowie’s gentle voice. Even though it was the beginning of the performance, I was suddenly filled with excitement as if it were the final song. The show that unfolds with such a sound is a wonderful thing that continues to overflow with famous songs. I wrote that he played about half of LOW and most of HEATHEN, but the other 19 songs are rich in variety and sum up each era of Bowie. It warps here and there for ten years. The scale is different from just a greatest hits, and it is truly colorful. Of course, a large number of classics will be played, but even the extremely rare “Alabama Song”, which has an excellent approach different from 1978, and “Bewlay Brothers” will be performed. Every song, every moment, violently shakes the heart that loves Bowie, but the highlight is the 12-song encore (on a scale that can no longer be called an encore). This is the third disc of this work. It begins calmly with “HEATHEN”’s “Sunday” and “I Would Be Your Slave,” but immediately after that, Bowie speaks a shocking MC. The words are “but this is the last show too. but this is the last show we’ll ever do on the day of a fucking tube strike!” What a show! This MC is actually the legendary Jiggy Seal Declaration made 29 years ago, “not only is it the last show of the tour, but it’s the last show that we’ll ever do.” It’s also our last show.” joke. “Moonage Daydream” begins slowly as Bowie laughs at the legendary declaration! Of course, Mick Ronson isn’t here, but the guitar solo resounds just as much, maybe even more. Just when I thought I was going to start singing “Starman”, it was “Changes”, and now it was “Starman”. The “Back to 1973” air blows out from the speakers as a fierce wind. Of course, the audience at the scene cheered with joy and sang along! Even though it was an encore, the excitement grew hotter and hotter with each famous song that continued to be played, leading to the climactic double hit of “Let’s Dance” and “Ziggy Stardust.” Bowie’s voice is getting tougher in the long scene of about 3 hours, but the real pleasure of this work is the passion that does not shy away from it, the enthusiasm that shakes off the fatigue. The finale was so great that every single person in the audience was singing. Bowie has returned to the Hammersmith stage after 29 years. The longest show with all their might was not only long, but also an emotional gig full of emotion and passion in each song. This work is a 3-disc blockbuster that perfectly captures the whole picture with beautiful sound. A hot night unlike any other in Bowie’s history, held in a chilly London in October. This is a bottle that was able to fully breathe in the heat that filled the Hammersmith space at the scene. This is a live album that delivers that atmosphere through the speakers. Would you like to witness this miraculous night too? Carling Apollo, Hammersmith, London, UK 2nd October 2002 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Live at Carling Apollo, Hammersmith, London, UK 2nd October 2002 Disc 1(50:20) 01. Introduction 02. Life On Mars? 03. Ashes To Ashes 04. Look Back In Anger 05. Survive 06. Breaking Glass 07. Cactus 08. China Girl 09. Slip Away 10. Absolute Beginners 11. Alabama Song Disc 2(50:39) 01. Speed ​​Of Life 02. Be My Wife 03. Fame 04. I’m Afraid Of Americans 05. 5.15 The Angels Have Gone 06. I’ve Been Waiting For You 07. Afraid 08. Fashion 09. Rebel Rebel 10. “Heroes” 11. Heathen (The Rays) Disc 3(66:07) Encores 01. Sunday 02. I Would Be Your Slave 03. Moonage Daydream 04. Changes 05. Starman 06. A New Career In A New Town 07. Everyone Says ‘Hi’ 08. Bewlay Brothers 09. Sound And Vision 10. Hallo Spaceboy 11. Let’s Dance 12. Ziggy Stardust David Bowie – vocals, guitar Earl Slick – guitar Gerry Leonard – guitar Mark Plati – rhythm guitar Gail Ann Dorsey – bass Sterling Campbell – drums Mike Garson – keyboards Catherine Russell – keyboards, percussion