can anyone help me understand this poem please? this poem makes a powerful impact on me but i intellectually, i can't seem to piece together the "why" of why he remembers the cloud and not the romance.
again, something about that idea resonates with me, but i can't express to myself what it is and i'm dying to figure this one out. What is the phenomenon Brecht was dealing with?
I remember seeing Bowie playing "baal" on the BBC when I was a young man, and being totally blown-away by the play, the player,and the music. Great to see that others have the same appreciation. Lovely version of a fantastic song!
Great job! You give us a lovely, lyrical rendition of Brecht's poem (performed in callous character by the great David Bowie in the BBC version of Brecht's play 'Baal').
I first heard the poem (in German) while watching the awesome film 'The Lives of Others' ('Das Leben der Anderen'), a 2007 Oscar winner. Powerful film, highly recommended! The poem marks a turning point in the main character's life.
Your rendition expresses that same feeling of awe and sadness. Thank you, thank you !!!
Many thanks for your comment - much appreciated. You're right about Bowie's performance in the BBC play - he's almost sneering as he sings. But on the 'Baal' EP he performs it beautifully. It's possibly his very best vocal performance. And 'The Lives Of Others' is now on my list of films to watch!
Enjoyable cover. Well done.
policemanandrew 9 months ago
Lovely, great job - thanks, will enjoy it again
Pauline
lileylilian 10 months ago
Great job, I love this song. Could you please hint at the chords? I've figured out most of them but still can't get it quite right.
alnilamski 1 year ago
Beautiful song, thank you for this version.
JZJYRWO 1 year ago
this is great
have you ever tried to do 'the drowned girl'?
if you have (or if you know the chords - i have never been able to figure them out) let me know
bibanova 1 year ago
can anyone help me understand this poem please? this poem makes a powerful impact on me but i intellectually, i can't seem to piece together the "why" of why he remembers the cloud and not the romance.
again, something about that idea resonates with me, but i can't express to myself what it is and i'm dying to figure this one out. What is the phenomenon Brecht was dealing with?
please someone respond if you have input
tawil89 1 year ago
I remember seeing Bowie playing "baal" on the BBC when I was a young man, and being totally blown-away by the play, the player,and the music. Great to see that others have the same appreciation. Lovely version of a fantastic song!
mwchinbach 2 years ago
Very nice version! Great choice too. Baal -ep is great.
cbFIN 3 years ago 2
Great job! You give us a lovely, lyrical rendition of Brecht's poem (performed in callous character by the great David Bowie in the BBC version of Brecht's play 'Baal').
I first heard the poem (in German) while watching the awesome film 'The Lives of Others' ('Das Leben der Anderen'), a 2007 Oscar winner. Powerful film, highly recommended! The poem marks a turning point in the main character's life.
Your rendition expresses that same feeling of awe and sadness. Thank you, thank you !!!
jan9carlton 3 years ago 2
Many thanks for your comment - much appreciated. You're right about Bowie's performance in the BBC play - he's almost sneering as he sings. But on the 'Baal' EP he performs it beautifully. It's possibly his very best vocal performance. And 'The Lives Of Others' is now on my list of films to watch!
Unplugged70 3 years ago
Great cover from Baal - Best track from the play.Good choice !
hanman1 4 years ago
Many thanks! Just spotted "Love Is Stronger Than Death" by The The on your videos - superb song. Might give that a go too.
Unplugged70 4 years ago
Cheers - If you do can you make sure we can see the chords.I have a go at it but still can`t get it right - need an expert !!
hanman1 4 years ago
Cheers - If you do can you make sure we can see the chords - I have had a go at it but never get it right !!
hanman1 4 years ago
Do us a favour - if you do make sure we can see the chords.I have a go but never get it quite right.
hanman1 4 years ago
Great song, great performance...keep 'em coming...
lakewalker11 4 years ago
you pick some odd songs! but you do them so well =)
Mabel81 4 years ago
Thank you for that! It was an odd choice... I'll probably stick to songs from the 20th and 21st centuries from now on!
Unplugged70 4 years ago
no, odd is good! we like odd =)
Mabel81 4 years ago