For those ripping hard on Jobriath for being too close to Bowie keep in mind that Bowie lifted *heavily* from both Anthony Newly and Scott Walker so its not like Bowie himself fell to the earth (no pun intended) fully formed.
The backward reverb on the voice is done by bouncing the track backwards with the effect on it. This always sounds cool and interesting, worth buying a reel to reel multitrack to do it.
my sister lisa and i would always go downtown to the record store, spend our lifesavings every month, and buy an album, we were 15 and 13 yrs old.We saw the album, turned the cover, and bought. I think from then on , we luved music, yes and then came kiss lol,audience too good one
Thanks for that info on ecubyans. I'd always wondered about the derivation! This is one of my faves by Jobriath. A friend of mine has piano sheet music to it. I'll try and persuade him to upload an instrumental performance!
Wasn't so much of a comeback as it was an explanation. I'm sorry I don't like Jobriath and saying rude things about him, but quite honestly, I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to music. So there's no need for angry remarks.
Did... did you miss the part where I said that I didn't mean to offend anyone who likes him? Did you skip over that bit? Dude, I like the Pussycat Dolls. What the fuck do I know?
K.... listen up.... any REAL MUSICIAN will tell U that Jobriath's material is much more refined and classically structured than Bowie's. I mean... cmon America, he was OURS, be proud we had such a rare talent. every musician I have introduced to Jobriath's music has to agree that MUSICALLY, it is far superior to what Bowie was doin on in 1974. My band is covering "ImmaMan" and "Inside" from his first EP.... and the songs are wonderful to play, and are very tastefully arranged. JOBRIATH 4EVER
There is room for both Bowie AND Jobriath. They both made a massive impact in 1974 through their own patricular ways of presenting their songs but musically their material had their own identity. No solo artist has a finer body of work than Bowie but Jobriath also made his own impression during his brief time in the limelight, before he became another music industry victim. His music still gets a reaction and he'd rather have that than be consigned to bland MOR radio stations for eternity!
@MattDrumBat I'm with you I showed up to see Bowie - one of my first concerts as a 13 year old expecting to see Ziggy and yeah - those songs did NOT go along with his new image. boy was I dissapointed. I guess you could say it was the end of glitter daze...
What is this song about? I had to check the lyrics, cause it just didn't make much sense to me. I do think it is a lovely and funny song, in a way. ;D What is Ecubyan, anyway?
beautiful!
helloolleh555 7 months ago
I only learned about this guy today. And I'm sorry I didn't know about him before now.
Awesome music, and a great stage presence.
supersaver87 1 year ago
a beautiful song that I have taken from my youth to my middle age...Jobriath was the best...
zomloa 1 year ago
this is well good.
until you read the lyrics.
then i pissed my pants
"berrrrrrrrrrrrr-ingggggggggggggggg-ing meeeeeeeeeeeeee teeeeeeeeeeeeea"
LMFAO its Anthony Bowie Laughing Gnome David Newley all over.
anway before all the Jobraith freaks go garratty - i didnt write the fuckin' lyrics did i,and its still a cool song, i am not saying
"duh.. this is shit"
fifthera 1 year ago
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fifthera 1 year ago
For those ripping hard on Jobriath for being too close to Bowie keep in mind that Bowie lifted *heavily* from both Anthony Newly and Scott Walker so its not like Bowie himself fell to the earth (no pun intended) fully formed.
bowiemott 1 year ago 3
Royston Langdon (Space Hog) copped a lot from Jobriath vocally. The comparison IMHO is uncanny.
AceOfHeart2012 1 year ago 2
Sounds like a cross between David Bowie and Marc Bolan.
timewillprove 2 years ago
The backward reverb on the voice is done by bouncing the track backwards with the effect on it. This always sounds cool and interesting, worth buying a reel to reel multitrack to do it.
actron 2 years ago
my sister lisa and i would always go downtown to the record store, spend our lifesavings every month, and buy an album, we were 15 and 13 yrs old.We saw the album, turned the cover, and bought. I think from then on , we luved music, yes and then came kiss lol,audience too good one
maidmoira 2 years ago 3
Morrissey love jobriath
AnimeTalk 2 years ago
Thanks for that info on ecubyans. I'd always wondered about the derivation! This is one of my faves by Jobriath. A friend of mine has piano sheet music to it. I'll try and persuade him to upload an instrumental performance!
pianomano1 2 years ago
Wasn't so much of a comeback as it was an explanation. I'm sorry I don't like Jobriath and saying rude things about him, but quite honestly, I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to music. So there's no need for angry remarks.
Dinkba 2 years ago 2
Did... did you miss the part where I said that I didn't mean to offend anyone who likes him? Did you skip over that bit? Dude, I like the Pussycat Dolls. What the fuck do I know?
Dinkba 2 years ago
you don't like the pussycat dolls, you like their tits.
Boompass 2 years ago 2
K.... listen up.... any REAL MUSICIAN will tell U that Jobriath's material is much more refined and classically structured than Bowie's. I mean... cmon America, he was OURS, be proud we had such a rare talent. every musician I have introduced to Jobriath's music has to agree that MUSICALLY, it is far superior to what Bowie was doin on in 1974. My band is covering "ImmaMan" and "Inside" from his first EP.... and the songs are wonderful to play, and are very tastefully arranged. JOBRIATH 4EVER
ElectricKGod 2 years ago
fuck all of you you're all idiots ..
.jerry brandt
countessz 2 years ago
well said Jerry
poisonhearted7 2 years ago
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Oh... Oh GOD it hurts! My ears! Sweet JESUS why? Whyyyyyyyy? There is only one David Bowie and he is... NOT... Jobriath...
The only reason I looked this up was 'cause I read an article about what a failure he was. Now I see why.
PS: I don't mean to offend anyone who likes him, I have just GOT to get my oppinion out there.
Dinkba 2 years ago
There is room for both Bowie AND Jobriath. They both made a massive impact in 1974 through their own patricular ways of presenting their songs but musically their material had their own identity. No solo artist has a finer body of work than Bowie but Jobriath also made his own impression during his brief time in the limelight, before he became another music industry victim. His music still gets a reaction and he'd rather have that than be consigned to bland MOR radio stations for eternity!
jonesfeld 2 years ago
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MattDrumBat 1 year ago
@Dinkba
Bowie pissed me off for turning into soul man, during the Diamond Dogs tour. Jobriath kept the glam Bowie going.
MattDrumBat 1 year ago 2
@MattDrumBat I'm with you I showed up to see Bowie - one of my first concerts as a 13 year old expecting to see Ziggy and yeah - those songs did NOT go along with his new image. boy was I dissapointed. I guess you could say it was the end of glitter daze...
Raptorizor 1 year ago
What is this song about? I had to check the lyrics, cause it just didn't make much sense to me. I do think it is a lovely and funny song, in a way. ;D What is Ecubyan, anyway?
andrzejrobertendriu 2 years ago
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. So tender as dark, is our infance in the jaws of our mortality...
himvpdmr 2 years ago