Space Oddity app

Special app named “Space Oddity x Unlock The Moon Experience” allows users to unlock an exclusive Visconti Mix by aim phone camera towards the moon and position perfectly in alignment with it. In addition to this interactive experience, a double-single set was released featuring two versions each of “Space Oddity” and “Wild Eyed Boy”. This set comes in a box along with a double-sided print of the original “Space Oddity” print advertisement and a stage photo.

Instructions for Using the “Space Oddity x Unlock The Moon Experience” Application

  1. Open the app on your mobile device.
  2. Aim your phone camera towards the moon.
  3. Position yourself in such a way that you are perfectly aligned with the moon as instructed by the app.

Unlocking the Visconti Mix

Once aligned, follow the on-screen prompts to unlock the exclusive Visconti Mix.

Exploring the Double-Single Set

  1. Navigate to the section in the app where the double-single set is featured.
  2. Explore the two versions of “Space Oddity” and “Wild Eyed Boy” available.

Viewing the Collectibles

  1. Find and select the section in the app that contains the double-sided print of the original “Space Oddity” print advertisement and a stage photo.
  2. View and interact with the collectibles as desired.

Enjoy exploring the “Space Oddity x Unlock The Moon Experience” app and immersing yourself in the exclusive content!

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About Space Oddity in Canada

“Space Oddity” is a pivotal song in David Bowie’s career. “Space Oddity” first released on July 11, 1969, by Philips Records as a 7-inch single, and later as the opening track of Bowie’s second studio album. The song was produced by Gus Dudgeon and recorded at Trident Studios in London. Bowie was inspired to write “Space Oddity” after watching the 1968 Stanley Kubrick movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”. It tells the fictional story of Major Tom, an astronaut who cuts off communication with Earth and floats into space. The title “Space Oddity” is a play on the phrase “Space Odyssey”, although it does not appear in the lyrics. This song marked a significant point in Bowie’s career, showcasing a narrative style and musical experimentation that would become a hallmark of his work.

“Space Oddity,” the track in question, unfolds a narrative of an astronaut stranded in the boundless expanse, marking the inception of a saga that later transcended into further renditions by Bowie himself through “Ashes to Ashes” and “Hallo Spaceboy.” The character of Major Tom not only captivated Bowie but also inspired other artists. It echoed in Peter Schilling’s 1983 hit “Major Tom (Coming Home),” K.I.A.’s “Mrs. Major Tom,” and arguably in Elton John’s “Rocket Man.” Interestingly, the latter track was also helmed by Gus Dudgeon, who stepped in for Tony Visconti, Bowie’s regular collaborator who opted out of “Space Oddity.” Visconti perceived it as a novelty tune, a mere promotional gimmick aligning with the Apollo missions, famously remarking, “this is not ‘Space Oddity,’ it’s Ernie The Milkman.”

Lyrics

Ground Control to Major Tom

Ground Control to Major Tom

Take your protein pills and put your helmet on.

Ground Control to Major Tom

Commencing countdown, engines on

Check ignition and may God’s love be with you …. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Lift off ..PPSSSHH!!

This is Ground Control to Major Tom

You’ve really made the grade

And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear

Now it’s time to leave the capsule if you dare

This is Major Tom to Ground Control

I’m stepping through the door

And I’m floating in a most peculiar way

And the stars look very different today

For here am I sitting in a tin can

Far above the world

Planet Earth is blue, and there’s nothing I can do

Though I’m past one hundred thousand miles

I’m feeling very still

And I think my spaceship knows which way to go

Tell my wife I love her very much, she knows

Ground Control to Major Tom

Your circuit’s dead, there’s something wrong Can you hear me Major Tom?

Can you hear me Major Tom? Can you hear me Major Tom?

Can you here .. am I floating round my tin can

Far above the moon

Planet Earth is blue, and there’s nothing I can do Major Tom?

Major Tom?

Major Tom? 

7 facts about David Bowie

  1. Birth and Name: David Bowie was born as David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, in London. He later changed his name to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.
  2. Instrumental Skills: He played the saxophone along with over a dozen other instruments including a right-handed guitar, despite being left-handed.
  3. Eye Color: Bowie had one blue eye and one brown eye due to a punch he received at the age of 15 from his friend, George Underwood, over a girl.
  4. Music Career: Bowie created the iconic character Ziggy Stardust, which marked a significant phase in his music career. The Ziggy look began when Bowie had his hair cut to match a female model of Kansai Yamamoto’s.
  5. Albums: Bowie made more than two dozen albums throughout his career. One of his albums, “Blackstar,” was released just two days before his death.
    Acting Career: Besides being a musician, Bowie was also an actor who appeared in various films and theatrical productions.
  6. Cancer Battle: Bowie battled cancer for 18 months before passing away on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69.
  7. Knighthood Decline: Bowie declined an offer for a knighthood from the British monarchy.