Looking back when Low came out I had no idea I'd be listening to it nearly 35 years later & still thinking what a work of genius it was. It holds up so well now..
This one always reminded me of Tangerine Dream's song 3AM At The Border Of the Marsh From Okeefenokee...at least the beginning of this song and the vibe, if not the style and instrumentation. I can't say I find it scary or creepy at all. It's lovely, introspective and maybe a bit mysterious. Totally innovative in its sound world. Low has so many precious gems and such variety, it's amazing that it holds together as an album in total, but it does. By far my favorite work by Bowie.
This was recorded in 1976 and from what i hear had no influence from brian eno, lke most of the rest of the album. I find it beautiful, Trent Reznor was influenced by this song, so was I.. I doubt I can bring synth music ahead, just like trent reznor has not.
@cyberleader346 Actually Eno cowrite and record this album , and hell yes there is a very tangible Eno shade, you should listen to his solo albums, not just what he did on roxy music
@hambukmil Of the three albums in the trilogy Eno sound is the strongest on this album. To the point, it’s more of an Eno album with Bowie on it rather than the other way around. I guess the good thing about being brilliant though is the ability to be able to work with other brilliant people.
@Johnnywhamo Eno only involved in half the cuts on this and the other trilogy albums.. but Bowie learned the techniques and used them in his own style. The pieces go in directions a solo ENO song would never go.
This was produced during a time when artists were trying to project themselves into the future. Eno, Cluster, Kraftwork will be the artists listened to by people in the 22nd Century.
Always got a bit of a ching-chang Asian vibe from this tune. Neato Glockenspiel. Don't think I've ever heard that sound in a rock album before other than silly Xmas song versions by The Boss or some stupid shit like that.
Has he stopped smoking yet ?
jiggybilly 9 months ago
@jiggybilly From that heart attack he suffered a while back I'm sure he had to quit smoking for a healthier body. So, yes he did.
XenSmithy 9 months ago 2
The composer for the videogame EarthBound was probably really influenced by the instrumentals on this album.
FidelioRoo 10 months ago
Looking back when Low came out I had no idea I'd be listening to it nearly 35 years later & still thinking what a work of genius it was. It holds up so well now..
dwiseman1 1 year ago
bowie, Bowie, BOWIE!!! Stunning man
AQuarterPast12 1 year ago
This one always reminded me of Tangerine Dream's song 3AM At The Border Of the Marsh From Okeefenokee...at least the beginning of this song and the vibe, if not the style and instrumentation. I can't say I find it scary or creepy at all. It's lovely, introspective and maybe a bit mysterious. Totally innovative in its sound world. Low has so many precious gems and such variety, it's amazing that it holds together as an album in total, but it does. By far my favorite work by Bowie.
emdotambient 1 year ago 2
AWESOME....terrifying,scary,magnificent....ambient at its best!
TheBitterSweetgr 1 year ago
the end of the song seems to project some sort of hope...
zachharbi 1 year ago
I think this album was a big influence on Trent Reznor's soundtrack for the Social Network.
sparkydeltorro 1 year ago
the use of guitar harmonics on this song is brilliant
markfreemon 1 year ago
Reminds me of a piece from the Alien (1979) score
myownservant 1 year ago
Beautiful but ultimately very melancholy.
NB- Art Decade is a pun on Art Decayed.
mysteriousmartian 1 year ago 3
Bad trip, Shetland 1980! Falling through space by the time I got to this track!
jerrygreg2 1 year ago 2
Very evocative music - this whole side of the album is haunting - actually the whole album is!
trifelgeputinage 1 year ago
This was recorded in 1976 and from what i hear had no influence from brian eno, lke most of the rest of the album. I find it beautiful, Trent Reznor was influenced by this song, so was I.. I doubt I can bring synth music ahead, just like trent reznor has not.
cyberleader346 1 year ago
@cyberleader346 Actually Eno cowrite and record this album , and hell yes there is a very tangible Eno shade, you should listen to his solo albums, not just what he did on roxy music
hambukmil 1 year ago
@hambukmil Of the three albums in the trilogy Eno sound is the strongest on this album. To the point, it’s more of an Eno album with Bowie on it rather than the other way around. I guess the good thing about being brilliant though is the ability to be able to work with other brilliant people.
Johnnywhamo 6 months ago
@Johnnywhamo Eno only involved in half the cuts on this and the other trilogy albums.. but Bowie learned the techniques and used them in his own style. The pieces go in directions a solo ENO song would never go.
leonakita 6 months ago
This was produced during a time when artists were trying to project themselves into the future. Eno, Cluster, Kraftwork will be the artists listened to by people in the 22nd Century.
davidlex2 2 years ago
Eno saved this track from going in the bin! What a waste that would of been...
djh29971 2 years ago 2
love it!
bettysangria 2 years ago
Always got a bit of a ching-chang Asian vibe from this tune. Neato Glockenspiel. Don't think I've ever heard that sound in a rock album before other than silly Xmas song versions by The Boss or some stupid shit like that.
gorillabelly1 2 years ago
My favorite Bowie LP!
Pjaypt 2 years ago
the contraband caravan is wending its way through the snowy Pamirs...
mkervelegan 2 years ago 2
reminds me of the film "The Man Who Fell to Earth"
cavalcadeoffun 2 years ago
well, it should.
CaldaroneRyan 2 years ago
I think its actually quite creepy.
Muskateering 2 years ago 14
my favorite Bowie instrumental
fireflyzip 2 years ago 18
Mine too, isn't his music just the BEST
PyramidHead2000 2 years ago 2
good. :-)
miripelemiripele 3 years ago 3