Subterraneans
David Bowie
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Album Fact"Subterraneans" is the final track of David Bowie's 1977 album, "Low". This album marked a drastic shift in Bowie's musical style, venturing into a more experimental and electronic sound.
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Collaborative FactThe song itself was created in collaboration with Brian Eno, a renowned experimental music composer and producer. Eno's influence is evident in the atmospheric and ambient nature of the song.
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Origin FactOriginally, "Subterraneans" was intended to be a part of the soundtrack for the 1976 movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth". However, due to contractual obligations, it ended up being part of the "Low" album.
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Composition FactThe song is instrumental for the most part and showcases the use of the EMS Synthi AKS, a portable synthesizer, and the Eventide H910 Harmonizer, an early pitch shifter, both played by Brian Eno. Bowie's saxophone layers towards the end of the song add a haunting quality.
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Vocals FactBowie's vocals in "Subterraneans" are not traditional lyrics but rather wordless moans, enhancing the mysterious and melancholic vibe of the track.
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Theme FactThe track is believed to be referencing Bowie's feelings of empathy towards the people of East Berlin during the Cold War. This interpretation aligns with much of the overarching themes of the "Low" album, examining personal struggles through metaphors of political and geographical isolation.
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Soundtrack FactA re-recorded version of "Subterraneans" was featured in the 1993 movie "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me". Bowie himself starred in the sequel to the original Twin Peaks series.
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Cultural Impact FactThe song has influenced various artists, including Nine Inch Nails, who sampled it in the background of their track "A Warm Place" from their 1994 album "The Downward Spiral".
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Live Performance Fact"Subterraneans" was not frequently performed live by Bowie. However, it was debuted during his Isolar II Tour in 1978 and was included in the set list of his 1995 Outside Tour.
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