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“Speed of Life“ is the first instrumental by David Bowie. It is the opening track for his album Low from 1977. This song introduces the Low album, and, coupled with the instrumental “A New Career in a New Town“, provides a front bookend for the A-side of the album. The track makes several immediate implications about the content of the album, with its heavy use of synthesizers as both effects and instruments, with the presence of Dennis Davis' drums and the overlaid harmonizer creating a distinctly different mix than any previous Bowie album. The song includes the refrain from … read more
“Speed of Life“ is the first instrumental by David Bowie. It is the opening track for his album Low from 1977. This song introduces the Low album, an… read more
“Speed of Life“ is the first instrumental by David Bowie. It is the opening track for his album Low from 1977. This song introduces the Low album, and, coupled with the instrumental “A N… read more

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David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music. Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embar… read more
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarde… read more
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