Old Career Revival in a Historic Town
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Core Focus: This is a concert review/travelogue centered around a David Bowie tribute band (led by Carlos Alomar) performing in Berlin,Germany,as part of a larger tour. The author is a dedicated Bowie fan attending the show and exploring the past context of Bowie’s “Berlin Trilogy” albums.
Key Details & Summary:
* The Band: The band performing is a collective of musicians led by Carlos Alomar, Bowie’s longtime guitarist. Other notable members mentioned are:
* Axel Tosca (piano)
* Tal Bergman (drums)
* George Murray (bass)
* Cunio (dancer/performer – a standout)
* Lea-Lorien (backup singer)
* Kevin Armstrong (guitar)
* The Concert (Berlin, Metropol):
* The setlist draws heavily from Bowie’s Station to Station, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and Lodger albums, with a focus on the “Berlin Trilogy” (Low, “Heroes”, Lodger).
* highlights include energetic performances of “Golden Years,” “Fashion,” “ashes to Ashes,” “It’s No Game (No.1),” “Scream Like a Baby,” and “Yassassin.”
* Cunio’s dancing is particularly praised.
* the audience is eager and learned, with many attendees traveling from afar (including the US and throughout the UK).
* Berlin Context:
* The choice of Berlin as a venue is important because it’s were Bowie created his “Berlin Trilogy” albums.
* The author plans to visit Hansa Studios (where the albums were recorded),checkpoint Charlie,and the Berlin Wall.
* The author intends to recreate a moment from Bowie’s “Heroes” song by kissing at the Wall.
* Tour Details: The band is on a European tour with stops in Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, London, Bristol, and Dublin, following the Berlin show.
* Tone: The author is clearly a passionate Bowie fan, and the writing is enthusiastic and appreciative. The review blends concert details with personal reflections and historical context.
In essence, the piece is a love letter to David Bowie and his music, experienced within the historically resonant city of Berlin. It’s not just a concert review, but a pilgrimage for a devoted fan.
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