Pallas Athena
David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Pallas Athena" is a song written by the legendary English musician, David Bowie. Known for his unique music style, Bowie blended elements of rock, electronic, and dance in this track.
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Album detailsIt is a track from Bowie's nineteenth studio album, "Black Tie White Noise", which was released in 1993. The album reintroduced Bowie to the commercial market after a decade-long hiatus and included a greater emphasis on soul, jazz, and electronic music.
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Title inspirationThe song is named after a Greek goddess. Pallas Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, arts, and warfare, underlining Bowie's wide-ranging artistic inspirations.
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GenreThe song encompasses diverse genres ranging from electronic to techno funk, showcasing Bowie's versatility. It's an innovative mix of energetic dance beats, saxophone, and Bowie's soulful, deep vocals.
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Live performances"Pallas Athena" was performed not in Bowie's typical rock concerts, but instead as a part of his sets during rave parties. The song became particularly popular in dance clubs and was commonly played by DJs.
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Mix versionsThe song was also released in various different versions including radio edits and remixes aimed at dance floors. One version was created under Bowie’s own dance alias, Tao Jones Index.
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Commercial successDespite its unique sound and departure from Bowie’s more traditional work, "Pallas Athena" had commercial success, peaking at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
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LyricsUnlike most of Bowie's songs, "Pallas Athena" is largely instrumental with minimal lyrics. The words "Pallas Athena, goddess of wisdom" are repeated throughout the song, often highly distorted.
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VideoThe official video for the song utilized mostly black-and-white imagery and featured a vibrant mix of dancers, blending elements of ancient mythology with modern dance culture.
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Collective performancesDuring live performances, Bowie was often accompanied by a full band including a saxophonist and back-up vocalists, highlighting the collective effort involved in producing the song's unique sound.
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