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In this wide-ranging biography, Peter Ormerod explores the quest for spirituality that powered David Bowie's creativity from his earliest recordings to his death-defying final album. Taking Bowie's spiritual explorations and faith seriously, Ormerod shows us how this quest for meaning propelled him through his darkest moments and biggest successes, lending his music a timelessness and depth that has spoken to so many people across the world.

Off the Record is a new in-depth music biography series that profiles the extraordinary life of an iconic artist over the course of each season. Music journalist Jordan Runtagh (People, Rolling Stone, EW and VH1) offers a revelatory look at the human behind the hits through rich, dramatic storytelling, extensive research, and interviews with those who knew them best. You know the songs, now meet the legends.

Join David Walliams as he goes on a marvellous musical journey of discovery and meets some of the most famous names from the history of music – from Ludwig ‘Grumpy’ van Beethoven to 19th-century rock star Franz Liszt.

Standing at the bleeding edge of the new decade between the experimental Berlin Trilogy (Low, Heroes, and Lodger) and 1983’s wildly successful Let’s Dance, it was here Bowie sought to bury the ghosts of his past and the golden decade of the 1970s to become a global superstar reaching millions of new fans. Featuring fresh insights and exclusive interviews with close collaborators, Adam Steiner’s Silhouettes and Shadows uncovers the studio stories, meanings behind, and secret history of Scary Monsters...

Music podcast playing and promoting artists from Drogheda and the wider north east of Ireland.

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.

Join Marc Riley and Rob Hughes as they rifle through the fascinating world of one of the greatest rock stars the world has ever known. There'll be laughter - there'll be tears, all brought on by stories of escapades with David Bowie and friends. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A groundbreaking book exploring the breadth of history of recorded music by and for the LGBT community and how those records influenced the evolution of the music we listen to today. From Sia to Elton John, from Billie Holiday to David Bowie, LGBT musicians have changed the course of modern music. But before their music - and the messages behind it - gained understanding and a place in the mainstream, how did the queer musicians of yesteryear fight to build foundations for those who would follow them?

The podcast of David Eagle: the adventures of a non-dancing blind comedian and folk singer.

In My Life with Deth, cofounder and bassist of Megadeth David Ellefson reveals the behind-the-scenes details of life in one of the world's most popular heavy metal bands. If you're looking for revelations, they're here, including the drug habits that brought the band members to their knees. You'll learn of David's unsuccessful attempts at rehab and the period when he was strung out on methadone, cocaine, and heroin - all at the same time.

David Lynch's five-decade exploration of sound and music represents a unique journey through the possibilities of sonic expression in both film and recorded music. Beginning with his early experimental sound designs for "Eraserhead," Lynch developed innovative approaches to integrating sound and image that would influence generations of filmmakers and musicians. His legendary collaboration with composer Angelo Badalamenti produced some of cinema's most memorable soundtracks, particularly their work on "Twin Peaks," which demonstrated how film music could transcend its traditional supporting ...

The David Cassidy Connections offers a mix of interviews with fans, friends and colleagues as they reflect on his music and how he influenced their own career path. Journalist Louise Poynton has been a fan since 1971 and her book Cherish David Cassidy A Legacy of Love is an award-winning finalist in the American Book Fest Best Book awards. Louise, who for more than 20 years was a Sports Editor on regional newspapers in the UK, invited fans to share their memories of falling in love with him; they explain in raw honesty why he has been so important in their lives. The podcast, launched in ...

In 1981, David Bowie and Queen both happened to be in Switzerland: They met and made "Under Pressure." Recorded on a lark, the song broke the path for subsequent pop anthems. In Under Pressure, Max Brzezinski tells the classic track's story, charting the relationship between pop music, collective politics, and dominant institutions of state, corporations, and civil society. Brzezinski shows that, like all great pop anthems, "Under Pressure" harnesses collective sentiments in order to model new ways of thinking and acting.

Can someone whisper Die Walküre in your ear? With opera, you do not think of whispers or sighs but of strong classical voices in grand, spectacular set pieces. But the composer and game designer David Kanaga has turned Richard Wagner’s famous opera into a podcast. In Die Walküre, the second part of Wagner’s Ring des Nibelungen, the supreme god Wotan punishes his daughter Brünnhilde for not following his orders. He makes her mortal and locks her up in a mountain surrounded by fire. While closely following Wagner’s notes and storyline, Kanaga’s background in the world of gaming can be...

Dive into the extraordinary life of one of rock music's most innovative artists with "David Byrne Biography Flash." This compelling podcast takes listeners on an intimate journey through the creative genius behind Talking Heads, exploring Byrne's groundbreaking musical career, artistic vision, and cultural impact. Each episode uncovers fascinating insights into his unique musical style, visual art, and global influences that have shaped modern alternative music. From his early days in Rhode Island to becoming a global icon, this podcast reveals the personal and professional evolution of David ...

Performing with David Bowie, surviving the murky depths of the music business, enduring a painful divorce, and making the first music video in outer space, award-winning recording artist Emm Gryner has navigated through life’s highs and lows using a secret compass: singing. Her voice, and her desire to express herself in music, has been a constant, from the early days of playing in bands while growing up in a small town, to playing arena rock shows and stadiums. Across these years and on many travels, she’s discovered the human voice to be an unlikely guide.

In this three part podcast Arthur Keegan and David Fay discuss Thomas Hardy and music in relation to an album of music called The Past & I: 10o Years of Thomas Hardy released by Delphian Records on 19th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Kochberg and Vanessa Vakharia of Toronto band Goodnight Sunrise add to the dumpster fire of podcasts, ranting about music and whatever else is on their minds. Exes in a band, these best friends do sound like an old married couple. Maybe that's entertaining? Let us know.

Every Friday, 1 hour of music selected and mixed by David Guetta!

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