Lcyberlina Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 David Bowie Lets Fans Bootleg His Songs Apr 26, 11:27 AM EST David Bowie has invited fans to bootleg his music ? and he's offering prizes for the most creative theft. The musician's Web site urges fans to mix classic Bowie songs with material from his latest album, "Reality," to create a "mash-up" ? a track that uses vocals from one song superimposed over the backing tracks of another. Developments in music software has made the technique long employed by record producers easily accessible to thousands of "bedroom DJs" ? a fact that has alarmed record companies battling for control of Internet music distribution. But Bowie, 57, was quoted as saying in Monday's editions of The Times newspaper that mash-ups were "a great appropriation idea waiting to happen." "Being a hybrid maker off and on over the years, I'm very comfortable with the idea and have been the subject of quite a few pretty good mash-ups myself," the newspaper quoted him as saying. The music software needed for the task can be downloaded from Bowie's Web site, along with tracks from his new album. Following the end of the contest on May 17, Bowie will choose the winning tack, and it will be released as an MP3 single. The winner will also get a new car. The mash-up technique gained prominence with "The Gray Album," a blend of The Beatles and Jay-Z by an American DJ known as Danger Mouse. A reported 1 million copies were downloaded from the Internet before it was blocked by record company EMI in February. Even if you are not a fan of David, if you have an artistic sense, you should try and create your own tacks and participate in the contest. DavidBowie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I like some of his music, but as an artist and a person he's awesome( who can forget that weird maze movie?) He was good friends with Lou Reed so he has to be cool right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcyberlina Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 I like some of his music, but as an artist and a person he's awesome( who can forget that weird maze movie?) He was good friends with Lou Reed so he has to be cool right? To be honest, I don't consider myself much of a Bowie fan. My hubby is a great fan of his though... Does marital interest count? :huh I always thought he was a bit weird for my taste... But then again I liked Prince, and there is no one weirder than him, except for David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I'm a big Bowie Fan and will probably try it out although I'm not sure if they'll let me use the remix of bring me the disco king for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Bowie is one amazing son of a gun. Great actor ... Labyrinth, Basquiat (playing Andy Warhol to perfection) Great musician ... great songs, amazing. Bowie to me ranks up amonst the best ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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