On Tuesday, January 8th at 5:00 AM, David Bowie, on what was his 66th birthday, gave his fans around the world an unprecedented gift by suddenly releasing a single, with an accompanying video and new photograph, on his web site and for immediate download purchase on iTunes.The song was simply added without any notifications or press releases.
As I saw the video and listened to the song, with those incredible, familiar sounding chords, I knew that, for myself, 2013 was already off to a great beginning. For here was never expected new music from one of my top 5 favorite artists that I have revered since I was an inquisitive little child staring at the strange alien-like being depicted on the American LP cover for his Space Oddity album.
Presented was this fantastic surprise that is truly one the best kept secrets to ever have been tucked away by any legendary mega-selling. hugely influential musical performer long thought to be retired and finished with making music.
On his web site appeared a single called "Where Are We Now?" and a video for the song that was directed by past Bowie collaborator, New York multimedia artist, Tony Oursler. There was also a link to purchase the song or pre-purchase the forthcoming album entitled The Next Day on iTunes.
What?! A new album with track listings and a release date too!
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