David Bowie’s Low
David Bowie’s Low by Hugo Wilcken, published by A&C Black on August 19, 2005, offers an insightful exploration of the creative process behind one of Bowie’s most significant albums. This edition spans 138 pages and is presented in English, delving into the tumultuous period of Bowie’s life in Los Angeles during 1976, marked by drug-induced paranoia and a fascination with the occult. The narrative captures his struggles and inspirations as he transitions from the chaos of the New World to the artistic refuge of Berlin.
Readers will find a detailed account of Bowie’s experiences as he grapples with his mental state and artistic ambitions. The book discusses his obsession with black magic and the influence of the Die Brucke movement on his work. As Bowie begins to craft Low, he merges R&B rhythms with deeply personal lyrics, reflecting his emotional turmoil and desire for a new beginning. This examination of music history and criticism provides a unique perspective on the intersection of art and personal struggle during a pivotal moment in Bowie’s career.
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“One day I blew my nose and half my brains came out.”
Los Angeles, 1976. David Bowie is holed up in his Bel-Air mansion, drifting into drug-induced paranoia and confusion. Obsessed with black magic and the Holy Grail, he’s built an altar in the living room and keeps his fingernail clippings in the fridge. There are occasional trips out to visit his friend Iggy Pop in a mental institution. His latest album is the cocaine-fuelled Station To Station (Bowie: “I know it was recorded in LA because I read it was”), which welds R&B rhythms to lyrics that mix the occult with a yearning for Europe, after three mad years in the New World.
Bowie has long been haunted by the angst-ridden, emotional work of the Die Brucke movement and the Expressionists. Berlin is their spiritual home, and after a chaotic world tour, Bowie adopts this city as his new sanctuary. Immediately he sets to work on Low, his own expressionist mood-piece.
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