David Bowie to Mark Moon Landing Anniversary
Jul 9, 2009 | Posted by bryan | 0 Comments
Pop icon David Bowie is to mark the 40th anniversary of astronaut Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon by re-releasing a classic hit from his back catalogue.
The singer’s 1969 sci-fi rock song Space Oddity is to be released on a digital format to celebrate its 40th anniversary as well as that of the Apollo 11 moon landings.
Bowie’s tune originally emerged on July 11th 1969 while Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon less than two weeks later.
The special digital EP will include three original edits of the hit as well as a re-recorded version from 1979.
Additionally, the release will also feature a number of free ‘stems’ or individual tracks from the recording, which will enable fans to create their own version of the pop hit.
Computer music editing software such as Pro Tools or Garage Band and the new iKlax application for the iPhone can be used to remix the song.
Bowie’s Space Oddity is a conversation between an astronaut called Major Tom and Ground Control.
It originally featured as the soundtrack to the BBC’s coverage of the lunar landing and went on to win an Ivor Novello award.