David Bowie/PA,USA 10.3.1997

Bowie in 1997 went on his last big tour of the 90s with a new sound. A new master piece that conveys the scene is now available. This work includes “Philadelphia performance on October 3, 1997”. This is the best audience recording. The biggest point of this work is the miraculous compatibility of sound quality and wonderful on-site feeling, but first of all, the position of the show. Now that he’s 50 years old, let’s take a look back at his tour around the world, which has become even more energetic. [“EARTHLING” released on February 3rd] ・May 17th – June 5th: Warm-up gigs (4 performances) ・June 7th – August 14th: Europe (46 performances) ・September 6th – October 23rd: North America (29 performances) ←★Here★・October 31st – November 7th: South America (5 performances) This is the outline of “EARTHLING TOUR”. It was a world tour that also realized the South American leg, which was only twice in Bowie’s life, but the Philadelphia performance of this work was the “North American” leg before that. This was the 18th concert. This work recorded at such a show is a fresh and beautiful audience recording of the finest quality. When you play it back, you get a great mood on the scene, and it’s beautiful from there. Usually, it is called “audience noise” and the voices and enthusiasm of the audience are perceived as noisy, but in this work, every single voice of cheering is detailed and warm. Even if you play it at high volume, there is no sarcasm. Of course, no matter how beautiful it is, the cheers are just a bonus. It just proves the neatness of the recording. Bowie, who was greeted with such enthusiasm, appeared with the words “Good evening” and started singing “Quicksand”, and the beautiful sound made me dizzy. Only an acoustic guitar and a singing voice pierce through the hot and thick applause, but there is no sense of distance at the core, and every detail flows clearly into your ears. The cheering from the venue, who were delighted with the singing voice, was as amazing as ever, but it was still powerful and unobtrusive… What can I say, it’s a balance that feels like an overdub of the official CD’s loud cheers. Yet, it is filled with a sense of reality that would be impossible with fake production. And when the band comes in, it’s even better. It’s so powerful that the bass drum’s hitting peak seems to be distorted, so I don’t get scared… It’s a powerful and beautiful recording that suppresses even the thickest enthusiasm with such powerfulness. With such a sound that combines beauty, power, and spectacle, a full show that delights in the rush of famous songs. Speaking of the North American leg of “EARTHLING TOUR”, many superb soundboards have been unearthed, and in particular, the masterpiece “NEW YORK MAN” recorded on “October 15th”, 12 days after this work, is iconic. It is also gaining popularity. However, this work features a large amount of repertoire that cannot be heard even on the famous album. Let’s organize the sets while comparing them here. [Songs that could also be heard on NEW YORK MAN] 70’s/80’s (8 songs), Aladdin Sane: The Jean Genie/Panic In Detroit, SANTA MONICA ’72: I’m Waiting For The Man/My Death, Stay “Station”・To Station” / Always Crashing In The Same Car “Low” / Fashion “Scary Monsters” / Under Pressure 90’s (6 songs) ・Outside: Hallo Spaceboy ・Earthling: I’m Afraid Of Americans / Seven Years In Tibet/Looking For Satellites/Little Wonder/Battle For Britain (The Letter) [Songs that cannot be heard on NEW YORK MAN] 70’s/80’s (9 songs) The Supermen “The Man Who Sold the World” / Quicksand “Hunky Dory” ” / White Light/White Heat “Motion Picture” / Fame “Young Americans” / V-2 Schneider “Heroic Dream Talker” / Look Back In Anger “Roger” / Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) “Scary Monsters” / O Superman / All The Young Dudes 90’s (4 songs)・Outside: Outside/Strangers When We Meet/The Heart’s Filthy Lesson・Earthling: The Last Thing You Should Do…and so on. At this show, 27 songs will be performed, but about half of them are repertoires that cannot be heard on “NEW YORK MAN”. You can clearly see how diverse shows were being held at that time. Moreover, the contents are also special. “The Supermen” made a comeback after 24 years, “Always Crashing In The Same Car” and “V-2 Schneider” finally made their stage debut, and “My Death” and “Strangers When We Meet” were their last on this tour. , “EARTHLING TOUR” where you can enjoy a wide range of valuable numbers such as “Seven Years In Tibet”, “The Last Thing You Should Do”, “Looking For Satellites”, “O Superman”, etc., which have only been played on this tour before and after. Plenty of flavor. What’s more, even though they were playing such rare songs, the audience was even more excited than they were. It is a full live album that stands in the middle of such a thing. The mood at the venue was filled with joy at the delicious show that overseas enthusiasts called a “Fantastic setlist” and the many precious numbers. This is a rare live album where you can enjoy both at the highest level. It’s not just precious, it’s not just noisy either. A wonderful music experience board where you can fully immerse yourself in the masterpieces while being surrounded by a deep love for Bowie. Live at Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA, USA 3rd October 1997 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 (77:45) 1. Quicksand 2. Always Crashing in the Same Car 3. The Supermen 4. I’m Waiting for the Man 5. My Death 6. Band Introductions 7. Outside 8. The Jean Genie 9. Panic in Detroit 10. I’m Afraid of Americans 11. Look Back in Anger 12. Seven Years in Tibet 13. The Last Thing You Should Do 14. Strangers When We Meet 15. Fashion 16. Looking for Satellites Disc 2 (79:39) 1. Under Pressure 2. Stay 3. Hallo Spaceboy 4. Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) 5. Little Wonder 6. Band Introductions 7. Fame 8. Battle for Britain (The Letter) 9. V-2 Schneider 10. The Hearts Filthy Lesson 11. White Light/White Heat 12. O Superman 13. All the Young Dudes David Bowie – vocals, guitar, saxophone Reeves Gabrels – guitar, backing vocals Gail Ann Dorsey – bass guitar, vocals, keyboards Zack Alford – drums, percussion Mike Garson – keyboards, backing vocal