SUGIZO: Orchestral Cover of David Bowie's "LIFE ON MARS?"
SUGIZO (LUNA SEA/X JAPAN) celebrates his 20th Solo Anniversary with a 3-Month Consecutive Release project. The first in SUGIZO's 3-month consecutive release series is an orchestral cover of David Bowie's "LIFE ON MARS?", which was released on August 15th digitally. The single is available in 109 countries worldwide on iTunes and marks SUGIZO's first solo release in nearly 4 years.
The single is also the jumping point for the revival of "SEPHIROT", his label created in 2007. This is just the beginning of his activities leading up to the 20th solo anniversary celebrations in 2017 as a new album entitled 「音」 (Oto) is slated for this November.
David Bowie had great influence during SUGIZO's youth, changing his life completely. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that SUGIZO's attitude and identity as an artist today was rooted in Bowie's ideals. This cover of "LIFE ON MARS?" was created to mend broken hearts and take one more step towards regeneration. It is also meant as a tribute of love and gratitude towards this indispensable figure in SUGIZO's life.
The popular jazz pianist Takana Miyamoto participated in both recording and rearrangement. The combination of Miyamoto's arrangement and piano, along with SUGIZO's soulful violin and guitar, came together to create this unparalleled, emotional, and brilliant orchestral work.
SUGIZO has also announced a tour entitled The Voyage Home in Japan. More information is available below:
November 29th, 2016 (Tue) Nagoya Electric Lady Land
November 30th, 2016 (Wed) Osaka umeda AKASO
December 4th, 2016 (Sun) Zepp Tokyo
Tickets: 6,666 yen (tax incl.) presale (drink fee not included)
Regular ticket sales: September 24th, 2016 (Sat)
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Source: INDIVISUAL
