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db Press Release: NEW STUDIO ALBUM SEPT 15th 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2003-07-21 10:47:39 NEW STUDIO ALBUM TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 15th 2003 David Bowie announced today the details of his 26th studio album 'REALITY' that will be released in the Autumn to coincide with his first world tour in almost a decade. 'REALITY' is due for release on Iso/Columbia Records on September 15th, just prior to Bowie beginning his highly anticipated sold out European tour, which will commence on October 7th in Copenhagen and comes to a close in Glasgow on November 28th. The eleven track album was recorded in New York over the past few months with the highly acclaimed band that performed on the 'Heathen' mini tour of last year, including long-time Bowie musicians such as vocalist Gail Ann Dorsey, pianist Mike Garson, drummer Sterling Campbell and guitarists Earl Slick and Gerry Leonard. Additional instruments were played by Tony Visconti on bass and Bowie himself on keyboards, guitar and sax. 'REALITY' again sees Bowie reuniting with his long time co-producer, Tony Visconti. The duo were responsible for last year's critically acclaimed 'Heathen' as well as classics such as 'Scary Monsters', 'Low', and 'Heroes'. Bowie describes the sound of the record as 'Built to play live' and more intriguingly as being 'A bit thrusty'. Expanding on that, David commented on the themes contained within the album ‘Nothing more complicated than a collection of songs, many written in Downtown New York. It covers a small period of writing at the start of 2003. I write continually and, these days, it's great to be able to release things as I write them’ There are nine Bowie originals on the album, only one of those has been heard before. The song 'Never Get Old' which is currently being used throughout Europe as part of a co promotion with Vittel Water in which David looks back with a wry smile at some of his previous incarnations. The album also includes two cover versions; the first is the track 'Pablo Picasso' which was originally recorded by cult hero Jonathan Richman. The other cover on 'REALITY' is one of the lesser know songs by the late George Harrison. The song ‘Try Some, Buy Some’ has been on Bowie's 'to cover' list for years ever since he bought a copy of the version made by ex-Ronette Ronnie Spector in the 70's Of the two covers Bowie remarked that ‘At one time I was compiling a Pin Ups II list and both of these songs were on it. I must have over fifty songs on that list now. As it's very unlikely that I'll do another Pin Ups, I just grab a couple of irresistible favourites from the list every time I go into the studio. I get a real kick from doing covers, I'm such a rock fan at heart.' The full track listing for 'REALITY' is as follows: New Killer Star Pablo Picasso Never Get Old The Loneliest Guy Looking for Water She'll Drive the Big Car Days Fall Dog Bombs The Moon Try Some, Buy Some Reality Bring Me The Disco King The very distinctive artwork for 'REALITY' is the result of collaboration between Bowie, Rex Ray and Jonathan Barnbrook. Both Ray and Barnbrook have worked with David in the past on the likes of 'Earthling' and 'hours...' (Rex Ray) and Heathen (Barnbrook) but 'REALITY' is the first time that the three of them have worked together on a project. The artwork for the record, according to Bowie was inspired by ‘An assumption that there is little reality left that corresponds to the old definition." 'REALITY' is released September 15th via Iso/Columbia Records. More details about the album as well as the opportunity to hear parts of the album online at Bowienet (www.davidbowie.com) will be revealed soon. DAVID BOWIE ‘A REALITY TOUR EUROPE 2003 OCTOBER 7th Copenhagen Forum, Denmark 8th Stockholm Globe, Sweden 10th Helsinki Hartwall Arena, Finland 12th Olso The Spectrum, Norway 15th Rotterdam Ahoy, Holland 16th Hamburg Colorline Arena, Germany 18th Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany 20th Paris Bercy, France 21st Paris Bercy, France 23rd Milan Filaforum, Italy 24th Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland 26th Stuttgart Schleyerhalle, Germany 27th Munich Olympiahalle, Germany 29th Vienna Stadthalle, Austria 31st Cologne Koln Arena, Germany NOVEMBER 1st Hanover Arena, Germany 3rd Berlin Max Schmelling Halle, Germany 5th Antwerp Sportpalais, Belgium 7th Lille Zentih, France 8th Amneville Galaxie, France 10th Nice Nikaia, France 12th Toulouse Zenith, France 14th Marseille Le Dome, France 15th Lyon Tony Garnier, France 17th Manchester M.E.N Arena, UK 19th Birmingham NEC, UK 20th Birmingham NEC, UK 22nd Dublin The Point, Eire 23rd Dublin The Point, Eire 25th London Wembley Arena, UK 26th London Wembley Arena, UK 28th Glasgow SECC, Scotland TheLodger | |
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Working with Tony again!? | |
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wonder if there's a Prince track on his wish list!., i may have crap seats but i cant wait. | |
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He will also beam in a performance for The Prince's Trust Gala in London on October 15th.
This means that he will do his contribution from the Rotterdam show and i'm there. isn't that cool? WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW? THERE WASN'T ONE TODAY! | |
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DB's got the lighting-crew who did the Matrix trilogy films to do the lighting setup for his tour. Now how damn kewl is that!
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TheLodger said: DB's got the lighting-crew who did the Matrix trilogy films to do the lighting setup for his tour. Now how damn kewl is that!
TheLodger Is this true? where did you get that from? WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW? THERE WASN'T ONE TODAY! | |
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noepie said: TheLodger said: DB's got the lighting-crew who did the Matrix trilogy films to do the lighting setup for his tour. Now how damn kewl is that!
TheLodger Is this true? where did you get that from? It's as true as can be right now Came from a reliable source at one of the UK venues, I think Birmingham NEC Fingers crossed it should look spectacular, as for the sound db'll make it a night to remember - every night! TheLodger | |
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TheLodger said: It's as true as can be right now
Came from a reliable source at one of the UK venues, I think Birmingham NEC Fingers crossed it should look spectacular, as for the sound db'll make it a night to remember - every night! Just a few more months!! I can't wait, this is gonna be the best tour of the last decade I swear... Neversin. O(+>NIИ<+)O
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TheLodger said: noepie said: TheLodger said: DB's got the lighting-crew who did the Matrix trilogy films to do the lighting setup for his tour. Now how damn kewl is that!
TheLodger Is this true? where did you get that from? It's as true as can be right now Came from a reliable source at one of the UK venues, I think Birmingham NEC Fingers crossed it should look spectacular, as for the sound db'll make it a night to remember - every night! TheLodger If this is true, i'm going to be front row asking for guns, lots of guns. WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW? THERE WASN'T ONE TODAY! | |
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lol
Just bring me the bust of Monica Bellucci and I'll be a happy suckling! TheLodger | |
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TheLodger said: lol
Just bring me the bust of Monica Bellucci and I'll be a happy suckling! TheLodger i can see why WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW? THERE WASN'T ONE TODAY! | |
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TheLodger said: lol
Just bring me the bust of Monica Bellucci and I'll be a happy suckling! TheLodger Who is she? | |
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Thanks for the pic, that's acually been my wallpaper for the past 2 months! lol
Tron, she's in Matrix2 and will also be in the final 3rd one - oh joy! She's an Italian actress with ample assets, sexy as hell man As you can see TheLodger | |
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TRON said: TheLodger said: lol
Just bring me the bust of Monica Bellucci and I'll be a happy suckling! TheLodger Who is she? yhe above photo isn't big enough for you? WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW? THERE WASN'T ONE TODAY! | |
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Suck my friends, suck!
(insert sucking smiley) TheLodger | |
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noepie said: TRON said: TheLodger said: lol
Just bring me the bust of Monica Bellucci and I'll be a happy suckling! TheLodger Who is she? yhe above photo isn't big enough for you? Sure, but I've never heard of her. She reminds me of that ex MTV VJ Duff. | |
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TRON said: noepie said: TRON said: TheLodger said: lol
Just bring me the bust of Monica Bellucci and I'll be a happy suckling! TheLodger Who is she? yhe above photo isn't big enough for you? Sure, but I've never heard of her. She reminds me of that ex MTV VJ Duff. Who is she? WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW? THERE WASN'T ONE TODAY! | |
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Tron, watch the movie man!
The bathroom scene is an absolute classic, probably the sexiest 5 mins of footage ever committed to tape TheLodger | |
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TheLodger said: Tron, watch the movie man!
The bathroom scene is an absolute classic, probably the sexiest 5 mins of footage ever committed to tape TheLodger Which movie? The Matrix 2? | |
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Yeah bro
For the sake of mankind and ur boxer shorts, watch it TheLodger | |
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TheLodger said: Yeah bro
For the sake of mankind and ur boxer shorts, watch it TheLodger LOL. Okay. I just might then. I think it's playing at this theatre that shows movies between their main release and going to video. I'll try to catch it there. | |
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noepie said: GODDAMN!!! BTW any of y'all seen "Irreversible"? Neversin. O(+>NIИ<+)O
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That's the flick with the notorious rape seen right?
No, but I may scope out a dvd copy(ebay) - ok now I sound like a weirdo TheLodger. | |
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TheLodger said: That's the flick with the notorious rape seen right?
No, but I may scope out a dvd copy(ebay) - ok now I sound like a weirdo It's pretty hard to watch especially when it's happening to a sexy woman like this... Makes you go out and patrol the neighborhood for drunks or any other kind of sad fuck who likes to harras women and kick the living shit out of them... It's fun... Neversin. O(+>NIИ<+)O
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Hey Neversin
What's ur avatar? Planet of the apes or a member of Kiss? lol TheLodger | |
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Has anyone heard the Bowie/50 Cents team-up of Fame?
Mmmm, sounds like it might be kewl, it's doing the rounds on 12" apparently TheLodger | |
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TheLodger said: Hey Neversin
What's ur avatar? Planet of the apes or a member of Kiss? lol It's from "The Exorcist"... Neversin. O(+>NIИ<+)O
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Really?!
That's one damn original movie - still freaks me out TheLodger | |
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