The venerable Bowie came to Melbourne last week – shall we go? Are we not Rebel Rebels? Why, it seems that we are, and we will.
Mr T and I got there relatively early, and saw the opening set by Something for Kate. I hadn’t seen them live before, and they rocked. I do like watching guitar & bass players perform – there’s only so many ways you can dance while playing. There’s the default mode, where you concentrate on playing and stand stock still. Quiet head nodding is acceptable here. Then there’s the most common “stomp and play” style. Head movement is mandatory, and it helps to have a large quantity of hair to thrash around. I like this style best – so much variety! Stomp up and down the stage? Or left to right? Both feet stomping together, or in a sort of marching motion? I can see this evolving into some sort of drinking game while watching bands in the pub. “Double stomp AND a hand flourish! Everyone drink!”
David Bowie can’t really dance either, although he did try. I think Heroes may be ruined for me now after witnessing the ludicrous hand waving during the line, “like dolphins … like dolphins can swim …” I was terrified he was going to clap the back of his hands together like a seal and completely ruin the moment for me. However, no. Thank God.
Regardless, the concert was great and a good mix of old and new. He still has a great voice – and so distinctive. It is great hearing songs you never thought you’d get to hear live. I have been humming along to myself for days. My verdict: I think he’ll make the final 10. Two out of the three judges seem to like him.
