David Bowie: The Serious Moonlight Tour
David Bowie: The Serious Moonlight Tour

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David Bowie: The Serious Moonlight Tour

1984
Movie
165 min
English

In 1983, David Bowie's album Let's Dance reestablished him as one of rock's most powerful and charismatic performers, and his subsequent world tour was his most successful road trip ever. This DVD captures a night in Vancouver from the Serious Moonlight tour,1984, and includes the songs 'Let's Dance', 'China Girl', 'Heroes', 'Rebel Rebel', and 'Young Americans'. (This is a full concert and NOT a documentary like the other listing on TMDb)

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: David MalletGenres: Music, Concert Film

Plot Summary

This electrifying concert film captures David Bowie during his critically acclaimed Serious Moonlight Tour in support of his album 'Tonight'. Filmed in Vancouver, Canada, the performance showcases Bowie's iconic stage presence and a setlist filled with hits spanning his illustrious career. The show features dynamic renditions of songs like 'Space Oddity', 'Changes', 'Let's Dance', and 'Heroes', highlighting Bowie's unparalleled artistry and showmanship.

Critical Reception

The Serious Moonlight Tour was a massive commercial success and a critical triumph, solidifying Bowie's status as a global superstar in the mid-1980s. Critics lauded the tight musicianship, Bowie's charismatic performance, and the impressive stage production. The accompanying concert film is widely regarded as one of the definitive live recordings of his career, praised for its energy and fidelity to the live experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A spectacular showcase of David Bowie's enduring charisma and musical talent.

  • Captures the energy and excitement of a legendary live performance.

  • Features an impressive setlist with definitive versions of his greatest hits.

Google audience: Audience reception for the Serious Moonlight Tour concert film is overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising David Bowie's incredible stage presence and the high-energy performances of his iconic songs. Many consider it a must-watch for fans and a definitive live album experience.

Fun Fact

The iconic jacket worn by David Bowie during much of the Serious Moonlight Tour, designed by Natasha Kornum, was famously made from black PVC and featured exaggerated shoulder pads, becoming a signature look of the era.

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