David Bowie - Sound And Vision (1977) (Remaster w/Lyrics) [1080p HD] ~ORIGINAL VIDEO~

[Video #87] from http://www.youtube.com/user/MetalGuruMessiah the address for MetalGuruMessiah's Musical Paint Box! Check out my other videos!

"Sound and Vision" was released on David Bowie's 1977 album, Low. This is one of Bowie's greatest works, recorded when he was kicking his coke habit and had moved from New York to Berlin. Longtime producer, the brilliant Tony Visconti was on board, as well as the even more brilliant Brian Eno.

The album consists of one side (Side One) of shorter, highly melodic power/glam songs and a second side (Side Two) which was comprised of longer, mostly instrumental sonic tone poems.

I was very anxious to hear Bowie's new album when it was released in 1977, as I'd become a huge fan of his work and had just the winter before, purchased my first Bowie album on release date (Station to Station in January 1976). Station To Station was such an incredible album and there was much anticipation and discussion about Bowie's new album that the was recording in Berlin with Eno!

At first listen, Low seemed to be a major letdown....a string of short tunes and the instrumental side (not too exciting for a Bowie fan), but after a repeated listens I began to realize what amazing music this album contained.....side one, at least. There is so much going on with those songs......even today I can honestly say that, no matter how many times I hear these songs, they seem to shift and sound so differently with each listen....like some glimmering dream that you can't quite place. I've never quite understood the power of Low's side one, and I guess that's part of the mystique and what continues to make this music so special.

I wanted to make a video for each song from side one, and choosing which one to do first was difficult, but of course, "Sound and Vision" has to come first...3:00 minutes of pure undistilled musical genius. Of course, the proper way to listen to the tune is right after "What In The World" and immediately before "Always Crashing In The Same Car".....the power of the music is magnified when you listen to those 7 incredible songs as the glorious Side One of Low!!!

Hope to work up the other 6 soon! Hope you enjoy this one!

[Lyrics]
Ahhh...
Ahhh...

Doo, doo, dooohoo, doo, doo
doo, doo, doo, doo, do-do, doohoo

Don't you wonder sometimes
'Bout sound and vision

Blue, blue, electric blue
That's the colour of my room
Where I will live
Blue, blue

Pale blinds drawn all day
Nothing to do, nothing to say
Blue, blue

I will sit right down, waiting for the gift of sound and vision
And I will sing, waiting for the gift of sound and vision
Drifting into my solitude, over my head

Don't you wonder sometimes
'Bout sound and vision

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[jackemlyn062]

Fantastic !

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@jackemlyn062

Thanks so much K! Happy to know you enjoyed it!

[ludo281160]

Just an unforgettable song (one of the best of DB to me) dear Jon...!! I remember the long intro of this (little) hit :-) Fantastic video work you have made on it...Directly fav'ing it!!! 

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@ludo281160

Ludo my friend, I'm very happy that you enjoyed this video! I agree it's one of Bowie's greatest.

Thanks for adding it to your always wonderful selection of favorites!

[RAJKOV1]

ПОНРАВИЛОСЬ!!! БРАВО!!!!!!!!!!!

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@RAJKOV1

Спасибо!

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@AstralBlueDreamz777

Thanks D&D! I'm very appreciative of your continued support and encouragement for the video efforts!

The string of songs on side one of Bowie's Low album are so incredibly unique and wonderful....7 gems of musical brilliance.....they sound as fresh today as they did over 30 years ago. I'm planning on doing all 7...if I can come up with something that will do each justice.

Thanks for the gracious comment, my friends.

[MetalGuruMessiah]

@goodbyemabilou

Thanks kindly my friend, for watching it and commenting! If you keep on bugging me 'bout "Space Oddity", I gonna have to have a go at it!?!?! LOL! Seriously, that is such a great tune with such potential for a cool video....I'm going to throw a few things at it and see what happens.

Thanks for the gentle reminder....and for the support and encouragement!

[goodbyemabilou]

Still waiting to see your talent on Space Oddity :-))) But love this one too ! you can sleep well :-))) Thanks again for your great job :-)

[AstralBlueDreamz777]

What an amazing and beautiful composition, Jon ... as with all your art, and video talents shared, you do a Bowie video that really does justice to the song, let alone the artist. The amazing effects here lend so well to the mood of all that was transpiring @ the time in Bowie's life. He is an incredible talent, (among our faves) up there with the best for all time. We love the song, the artist, and as always, your wonderful share and tribute to a musical genius.

Beautiful!

Peace out

Dan & Donna