His words ring so true. He was a real risk-taker and seemed to manage the highs and lows of his career quite well. Bouncing btso many times over the years. A true artist 😍
I came across this video of him last year when I was gearing up to begin publishing some of my writing publicly for the first time and really second guessing myself. It was a breakthrough moment for me. Thanks for sharing it, he was an incredible artist.
Is David Bowie correct in his assessment? Yes... but sometimes I want to have more of the same. I had every Bowie album through Alladin Sane but stopped. I loved him when nobody knew him because he took chances and sang about what people thought which risked his rise to fame. Bowie was so good he rose with Honky Dory and hit his apogee by creating the Spiders From Mars.
Then there was no longer Spiders From Mars and albums released with just radio play songs.
Bowie and Dylan can develop songs that seem to be created for covers and that part I totally enjoy.
His words ring so true. He was a real risk-taker and seemed to manage the highs and lows of his career quite well. Bouncing btso many times over the years. A true artist 😍
My musician son is a Bowie devotee. Thanks to you, Cole, I’m beginning to understand why.
I'm glad. I find once you start down the rabbit hole, it's hard to turn back.
If you have seen the film ‘Yesterday’, it simply tells the story Bowie is imparting to us. It has a lot of truly funny parts as well.
I have seen it, yes!
Ok this makes sense why I feel the need to go deeper into my work. Great advice. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Alex!
The deep water for me is the fear that my family recognises the not so fictional auto-fiction ...
I mean this with all seriousness: so what? I contend with the same. It’s your life, your experiences, your pain and joys - not theirs.
Bowie forever (and ever) 💛
😄 yes!
Indeed.
Loved this! I think I need a little risk-taking advice from Ziggy Stardust right now. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I came across this video of him last year when I was gearing up to begin publishing some of my writing publicly for the first time and really second guessing myself. It was a breakthrough moment for me. Thanks for sharing it, he was an incredible artist.
I’m glad he helped you. You might also find some gems in here. I think Bowie’s approach to art is incredibly educational.
Love this. Thank you for posting.
I'm glad to hear it resonated with you, Jeff.
Is there some way in which you're reading my deflated mind/heart and sending in the medicine? Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm an artist, so I'm just reacting to the same things others with creative ambitions are.
Loved this! I needed a little risk taking advice from Ziggy Stardust right now. Thank you!
Is David Bowie correct in his assessment? Yes... but sometimes I want to have more of the same. I had every Bowie album through Alladin Sane but stopped. I loved him when nobody knew him because he took chances and sang about what people thought which risked his rise to fame. Bowie was so good he rose with Honky Dory and hit his apogee by creating the Spiders From Mars.
Then there was no longer Spiders From Mars and albums released with just radio play songs.
Bowie and Dylan can develop songs that seem to be created for covers and that part I totally enjoy.
Your complaint is as the audience. This article speaks to the experience of the artist, and specifically how to create great, meaningful work.