this gives me hope for my child....
This cooler than cool kid is a huge Bowie fan. this was posted on Bowienet (I didn't make this up!), and its his take on why he is so dedicated. obviously he has cool parents, or at least his mum (as he says). I present to you eleven year old Jack.
"I got into Bowie when my Mum (who is also a huge bowie fan) was playing the album "Reality" in her car. I really liked it. I thought it was a 57 year old man at his best. Although I heard the classic "Space Oddity" way before that.
I own lots of Bowie music. I usually tend to listen to my mum's albums but here is my collection: Pin Ups, Diamond Dogs, Heroes, Lodger (I love that one, personally), Let's Dance, Tonight (not his best), Outside, Earthling, Hours, David Live, Stage and a copy of the bonus live disc that came with the special edition of Bowie At The Beeb. Though my Mum has a much better collection, for she has classics like Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust.
My favourite period is definitely the 70s. Bowie created such fantastic music back then. And it was very different each year. Hunky Dory is a beautiful, poetic album with minimalist instruments like guitar and piano. While Low is completely different with its keyboards and synthesizers. Compare tracks like "Warszawa" and "Eight Line Poem", for example.
Also, while I don't think Bowie was trying hard enough with 80's albums like "Tonight" and "Never Let Me Down", "Scary Monsters" and "Let's Dance" are fantastic.
My favourite Bowie look must be the early 70's look. You really couldn't get anything cooler. And he was glam. But in a really cool way.
Another good thing about Bowie is the way he beautifully reinvents himself. Take Heathen for example. What? His best album since Scary Monsters? Surely... And take that new version of "Rebel Rebel". No one could re-make songs quite like Bowie. And furthermore, Bowie is one of the most talented musicians to stand today... From Jack d'Albiac"
and he's articulate too! wow! what a great common interest to share with your child. although 11 might be a little too young for some of David's racier lyrics. how do you explain "fuck me pumps" to an 11 year old?