David Bowie (52,328 views)

[Gilad]

I mean if we're counting the D6 from the same concert

[halloweenjack95]

Oct 17, 2020 14:54:17 GMT Gilad said:

I mean if we're counting the D6 from the same concert

That one was rock solid. And he did it on a various numbers of shows in 1974.

[Gilad]

The fact that he sang multiple D6s that year makes the Eb6 more believable, doesn't it? It's definitely not 5th octave. It's countable to my ears, and I'll leave it at that.

[halloweenjack95]

Oct 17, 2020 17:15:08 GMT Gilad said:

The fact that he sang multiple D6s that year makes the Eb6 more believable, doesn't it? It's definitely not 5th octave. It's countable to my ears, and I'll leave it at that.

I definitely dont disagree. And I am not that good on notewatching.

[besha]

his speaking voice was charming

[halloweenjack95]

Jan 15, 2021 2:23:02 GMT besha said:

his speaking voice was charming

True. One of the reasons I love to listen/watch some of his interview's.

[rob]

Jan 15, 2021 2:23:02 GMT besha said:

his speaking voice was charming

Yeah he really does! He's got a performance where he sings Imagine and tells a story about him and John Lennon, and it's a really great and heart warming story. And Bowie does a really funny impression of Lennon.

[halloweenjack95]

youtu.be/J_4Q7lkVdAE
F5 at 1:17 ?

Oct 17, 2020 17:15:08 GMT Gilad said:

The fact that he sang multiple D6s that year makes the Eb6 more believable, doesn't it? It's definitely not 5th octave. It's countable to my ears, and I'll leave it at that.

I listened to it again. And you may be right. It's actually decent.

[andrassy]

He goes pretty low at about 55 seconds in this video, and dare I say I thought it sounded really good:

This is from Heathen.

[Smitty.]

a soild A2, G2, and E2, and dip Downs to D2!
some soild lows for david there

[halloweenjack95]

Indeed some solid lows.

[jaredletoisbackagain]

If someone is still updating this thread, a bunch of the links to bolded notes are defunct.

[halloweenjack95]

Jan 28, 2021 13:03:14 GMT jaredletoisbackagain said:

If someone is still updating this thread, a bunch of the links to bolded notes are defunct.

It got updated in May 2020 the last time as far as I remember.

[glo]

What about the G♯4s, B4s, and D5s in “Yassassin”?

[halloweenjack95]

Jul 25, 2021 8:45:04 GMT glo said:

What about the G♯4s, B4s, and D5s in “Yassassin”?

Either they got forgotten or they are not worth adding. I can't tell

[Døc]

Oct 17, 2020 13:58:40 GMT halloweenjack95 said:

Oct 17, 2020 13:44:58 GMT glo said:

Yes!

It could be overtones and I think I also have heard a saxophone in the background,too.
But I am not 100% sure. But one thing is sure. It definitely isn't one of his back-up singers.

This thread has actually made me realize how phenomenal of a singer he is, and he's been my favorite musical artist since I was about 4.


So, from what I have learned about overtones from trying and mostly failing to notewatch the Kyo thread is that overtones tend to sound much wider than the note that it is mimicking would sound if hit cleanly. If the Eb6 was an Eb5, it should sound much wider than the D6 does. I've only skimmed it for high notes, and the D6's seemed to be something that a real struggle for him to hit, he pretty much squeaks them out, but the Eb6 sounds a bit too strong for that placement in his range. It also sounds bit too round for an Eb6, especially compared to the D6's. To my ears, it's an overtone, but until we can develop a greater understanding of how David's overtones sound, I suggest we leave it in the questionable section. I wouldn't want to deprive David of such a phenomenal top note until we get the facts straight on his voice. 

However, is it against the guidelines to bold a questionable note? Overtone or not, that Eb is spine chillingly phenomenal. This feels like the rare case of a questionable note that is unquestionably strong.

[halloweenjack95]

Same here. He has been my favourite artist since like forever? I always loved his voice and thought he was even a bit underrated as vocalist. But rangeplace really made me realise how incredible his voice actually was. And on top of that he was a really cool dude.

I'd be okey with both. Either questionable or even leave it as it is. Since the recording isn't very good. If it would be a soundboard recording it would be easier to find out. But otherwise its pretty difficult.

[Døc]

The LA show has been re-released as the live album "Cracked Actor", and the C6 definitely sounds like a thin whistle.

[Døc]

Oct 2, 2021 1:46:25 GMT Døc said:

Oct 17, 2020 13:58:40 GMT halloweenjack95 said:

It could be overtones and I think I also have heard a saxophone in the background,too.
But I am not 100% sure. But one thing is sure. It definitely isn't one of his back-up singers.

This thread has actually made me realize how phenomenal of a singer he is, and he's been my favorite musical artist since I was about 4.


So, from what I have learned about overtones from trying and mostly failing to notewatch the Kyo thread is that overtones tend to sound much wider than the note that it is mimicking would sound if hit cleanly. If the Eb6 was an Eb5, it should sound much wider than the D6 does. I've only skimmed it for high notes, and the D6's seemed to be something that a real struggle for him to hit, he pretty much squeaks them out, but the Eb6 sounds a bit too strong for that placement in his range. It also sounds bit too round for an Eb6, especially compared to the D6's. To my ears, it's an overtone, but until we can develop a greater understanding of how David's overtones sound, I suggest we leave it in the questionable section. I wouldn't want to deprive David of such a phenomenal top note until we get the facts straight on his voice. 

Edit: I was wrong, It's an Eb6. 

[halloweenjack95]

Nov 20, 2021 20:59:25 GMT Døc said:

Oct 2, 2021 1:46:25 GMT Døc said:

This thread has actually made me realize how phenomenal of a singer he is, and he's been my favorite musical artist since I was about 4.


So, from what I have learned about overtones from trying and mostly failing to notewatch the Kyo thread is that overtones tend to sound much wider than the note that it is mimicking would sound if hit cleanly. If the Eb6 was an Eb5, it should sound much wider than the D6 does. I've only skimmed it for high notes, and the D6's seemed to be something that a real struggle for him to hit, he pretty much squeaks them out, but the Eb6 sounds a bit too strong for that placement in his range. It also sounds bit too round for an Eb6, especially compared to the D6's. To my ears, it's an overtone, but until we can develop a greater understanding of how David's overtones sound, I suggest we leave it in the questionable section. I wouldn't want to deprive David of such a phenomenal top note until we get the facts straight on his voice. 

Edit: I was wrong, It's an Eb6. 

And it's safe to say it's his highest note ever.
I never thought he could fo THAT high tbh. I really thoughr the B5 on All the young dudes is his limit.

[halloweenjack95]

youtu.be/Z-D7-sgY5GU

Nothing to crazy about it notewatching wise but nice to finally hear the Sigma Sound sessions in its full lenght. This was before his voice became raspy during his Soul phase.

[Steingrim]

Apr 4, 2022 17:36:04 GMT fallenalien said:

"China Girl" really had him hitting an all-time low.

Quite befitting of the mesmerizing music video. The power of the artist came out more clearly in grander media, including as an actor in "Merry Christmas, mr. Lawrence" where he didn't sing. Except for a hymn in church and a Christmas song in the prison camp, just whatever any Englishman would do. 

[IhateMana]

ok but... not really sure what you're saying here since Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was not Bowie's first foray into film, and that era of Bowie's music is widely considered amongst his worst.

[Steingrim]

Apr 5, 2022 10:13:21 GMT IhateMana said:

ok but... not really sure what you're saying here since Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was not Bowie's first foray into film, and that era of Bowie's music is widely considered amongst his worst.

I love the movie and I do actually like the album involved. China Girl is an Iggy Pop cover but never mind that. Bowie's version is much better.

[halloweenjack95]

Apr 5, 2022 13:34:43 GMT Steingrim said:

Apr 5, 2022 10:13:21 GMT IhateMana said:

ok but... not really sure what you're saying here since Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence was not Bowie's first foray into film, and that era of Bowie's music is widely considered amongst his worst.

I love the movie and I do actually like the album involved. China Girl is an Iggy Pop cover but never mind that. Bowie's version is much better.

A very different vibe. Iggys version is amazing as well. And there a days where I prefer his version. But overall I like Bowies version more(if that makes any sense).
But I think Iggy Pops version of Tonight is MUCH better than Bowies boring version on "Tonight".

And I just noticed that someone added the E6.
Has anyone found a version of the concert in better quality?