Warszawa

David Bowie, Brian Eno

About Warszawa

"Warszawa" is a mostly instrumental song by David Bowie, co-written with Brian Eno and originally released in 1977 on the album Low. The band Joy Division was initially called Warsaw as a reference to this song.


Year:
1982
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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, BRIAN ENO

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre Classification
"Warszawa" is primarily classified as art rock and ambient music. This genre aims to incorporate unconventional or experimental influences into rock music.
Album Classification
The song is part of David Bowie's album "Low," which was released in 1977. The album marked a significant shift in Bowie's musical style, leaning more towards electronic and ambient music.
Collaboration Classification
"Warszawa" is a collaboration between English singer-songwriter David Bowie and British musician Brian Eno. Although the album "Low" is attributed to Bowie, Brian Eno played a significant role in its production, particularly in the creation of its ambient soundscapes.
Inspiration Classification
The song was inspired by Bowie's brief stay in the city of Warsaw, Poland in 1976. While there, Bowie was moved by the city's bleak atmosphere and chose to represent it musically in "Warszawa."
Structure Classification
"Warszawa" is an instrumental song, known for its haunting and atmospheric sound. It has a relatively simple structure, built up from a series of wordless vocalizations by Bowie and layers of electronic sound created by Eno.
Influence Classification
The song has been influential in the realms of electronic and ambient music. Pieces like "Warszawa" helped to popularize the use of synthesizers and the development of ambient music as its own genre.
Title Classification
The title "Warszawa" is the Polish name for Warsaw, signifying the significant influence the city had on the creation of the song.
Track Number Classification
"Warszawa" is track number 7 on the "Low" album.
Length Classification
The song is approximately six minutes and twenty seconds (6:20) long, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Low" album.
Reception Classification
Critics hailed the song for its pioneering sound and its ability to evoke the desolate atmosphere of post-war Warsaw.

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