People around the world are paying tributes to the Goblin Prince in all manner of forms, and Aussie lads Gang of Youths are here in honouring David Bowie by releasing a magical rendition of Heroes. The cover replaces Bowies 70s sound with a Gang of Youths signature Kansas-esque strings backing and a marching kick drum, as well as dreamy synth and guitar hooks. Front man David Le’aupepe possesses one of the most intensely honest voices you are likely to hear, This uniquely authentic vocal soars over the whole track, something I’m sure Mr. Bowie would have been very pleased to hear.
Le’aupepe writes on the bands Facebook page, “At the risk of being trite, Heroes changed my life. The melody accompanying “I, I will be king/and you/you will be queen” is to me, not only the finest melody the Thin White Duke ever wrote but among the finest ever written period.”
i wish i had some ornate or choice words to express how sad i am at the moment but i don’t, so i figured the best way for me to remember David Bowie was to cover the first song of his that i ever heard.
at the risk of being trite, “Heroes” changed my life. the melody accompanying “i, i will be king/and you/you will be queen” is to me, not only the finest melody the thin white duke ever wrote but among the finest ever written period.
and if you listen to the synth line in the end chorus of our track “radioface” very, very closely you can hear a small nod to “Heroes”.
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