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Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor and Russell Churney perform the songs of David Bowie
 
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Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor and Russell Churney perform the songs of David Bowie

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Product details

  • Audio CD (6 Oct 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Irregular
  • ASIN: B0000D96KG
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 113,212 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Future Legend
2. Diamond Dogs
3. It's No Game
4. The Man Who Sold The World
5. Look Back in Anger
6. We are the Dead
7. Lady Stardust
8. London Boys
9. Boys Keep Swinging
10. The Bewlay Brothers
11. Be My Wife
12. Always Crashing in the Same Car
13. Be My Wife (Reprise)
14. Life on Mars?
15. Please Mr Gravedigger
16. Station to Station
17. All the Madmen
18. Buddha of Suburbia
19. "Heroes"
20. I Have Not Been to Oxford Town
See all 22 tracks on this disc

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Album Description

The songs of David Bowie as you've never heard them before, taken from the acclaimed music theatre piece. 21 songs spanning the long career of this extraordinary and influential figure, in stripped down arrangements that bring out the richness of words and music, with stunning vocal interpretations, beautiful harmonies, virtuoso pianism and a splash of guitars, bass and percussion. A quality studio recording that captures the energy and intimacy of the live show, also featuring guest backing vocalist Barb Jungr.


About the Artist

Des de Moor is "one of britain’s leading interpreters of the cabaret-chanson tradition" (Guardian), a performer, songwriter, translator and founder and host of Pirate Jenny’s, a unique musical cabaret club based at london’s Vortex. His 1999 album Water of Europe contains many of his fine original songs. He has also devised the music theatre piece those old and evil songs and written numerous theatre scores. Russell Churney spent seven years as MD/pianist for comedian Julian Clary on international tours and channel 4’s sticky moments. As a leading music theatre and cabaret musician and performer he now works with Barb Jungr, Dillie Keane/Fascinating Aida, Elizabeth Mansfield and many more. He also works as an actor and film composer.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, 21 Jun 2005
This CD is an essential purchase for Bowie fans and for devotees of music in the theatre-cabaret tradition. The arrangements are very original and usually involve slowing down the tempo and stripping back the instrumentation to only voice and piano (but some times guitar). The results are powerful, dramatic interpretations that encase David Bowie's lyrics like never before. And what a great choice of songs - 'We Are The Dead' (originally from Bowie's 'Diamond Dogs') is stunning. 'Station to Station' played on grand piano works surprisingly well, and hardcore Bowie fans will get a kick out of the amalgamation of 'It's No Game' and the rarity 'Tired of My Life'. It is also great to hear some later day gems like 'The Buddha of Suburbia' and '(I Have Not Been To) Oxford Town'. But be prepared - this CD is an enormous distance from Bowie's electronic experimentation of the late 70s but that is also what makes it so worthwhile when they take on songs like 'Be My Wife', 'Always Crashing in the Same Car' and 'Heroes/Helden'. In fact, the closest thing in Bowie's own canon would be his one off live performances alone with pianist Mike Garson - but even then, those performances have yet to take on a significant extended or album form. If Bowie was a singer in 1930s Berlin, this is perhaps what he would have been like. Go in with an open mind and there is a lot to be enjoyed here. And finally, in comparison to the numerous other Bowie covers compilations out there, start with this one. It is head and shoulders above the others (and believe me, I have heard them all).
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Des de Moor - Darkness and Disgrace, 21 Oct 2005
By Paul Walter (Newbury, Berkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
As a devoted Bowie fan since the early 70s I think this is an excellent supplement to his work. The unusual interpretation actually makes me think about the words of the songs for the first time in years. As such this album is a superb tribute to the song writing skills of the great man.
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0 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars For Cabaret masochists only, 24 Mar 2005
By M. C Coulson - See all my reviews
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Sorry guys...it was a great idea, great soong choices but Bowie did it first and best
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