Brilliant Adventure (1992–2001)

~ Release by David Bowie (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

1▼CD: Black Tie White Noise
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1The Wedding
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
harp and tubular bells:
Michael Riesman (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
tenor saxophone and background vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
strings arranger:
Michael Riesman
recorded at:
38 Fresh in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recording of:
The Wedding (instrumental) (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
RZO Music Ltd and Tintoretto Music
5:07
2You’ve Been Around
programming:
David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Reeves Gabrels (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Nile Rodgers (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
percussion:
Gerardo Velez (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
saxophone and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
trumpet:
Lester Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Dennis Collins (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Maryel Epps (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Curtis King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Brenda White‐King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recorded at:
38 Fresh in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Mountain Recording Studios in Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recording of:
You’ve Been Around (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels
publisher:
Gabrels Music, RZO Music Ltd, Tintoretto Music, Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. and Universal/Island Music Ltd.
4:44
3I Feel Free
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Reeves Gabrels (in 1992) and Mick Ronson (in 1992)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (in 1992), David Richards (in 1992), Philippe Saisse (in 1992) and Richard Tee (in 1992)
saxophone and lead vocals:
David Bowie (in 1992)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee (in 1992), Dennis Collins (in 1992), Maryel Epps (in 1992), Curtis King (in 1992), Fonzi Thornton (in 1992) and Brenda White‐King (in 1992)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1992)
cover recording of:
I Feel Free (in 1992)
lyricist:
Pete Brown
composer:
Jack Bruce
publisher:
Casserole Music Corp., Dratleaf Music Ltd., Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. and Unichappell-Stigwood Music (in 1967)
4:52
4Black Tie White Noise
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
drums (drum set):
Sterling Campbell (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-07 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
saxophone:
David Bowie (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
trumpet:
Lester Bowie (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Dennis Collins (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Maryel Epps (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Curtis King (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-07 until 1992-11) and Brenda White‐King (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
lead vocals:
Al B. Sure! (from 1992-07 until 1992-11) and David Bowie (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
recording of:
Black Tie White Noise (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
RZO Music Ltd and Tintoretto Music
4:54
5Jump They Say
programming:
Dale Schalow (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
saxophone and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
trumpet:
Lester Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Dennis Collins (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Maryel Epps (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Curtis King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Brenda White‐King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recorded at:
38 Fresh in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recording of:
Jump They Say (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
Éditer à Paris, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Tintoretto Music and 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部
4:23
6Nite Flights
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Reeves Gabrels (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-07 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
saxophone, background vocals and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
cover recording of:
Nite Flights (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
Scott Walker
publisher:
Conexion Music Limited and Copyright Administration Services Ltd.
4:38
7Pallas Athena
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
tenor saxophone and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
trumpet:
Lester Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11, from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
recorded at:
38 Fresh in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recording of:
Pallas Athena (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
Éditer à Paris, RZO Music Ltd, 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 and Tintoretto Music (in 1993)
4:40
8Miracle Goodnight
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-07 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-07 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
background vocals and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
recording of:
Miracle Goodnight (from 1992-07 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., RZO Music Ltd and Tintoretto Music
4:13
9Don’t Let Me Down & Down
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-09 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-09 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-09 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
percussion:
Gerardo Velez (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
trumpet:
Lester Bowie (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Dennis Collins (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Maryel Epps (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Curtis King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and David Bowie (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
cover recording of:
Don’t Let Me Down & Down (English version) (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
composer:
Tahra
translator:
Martine Valmont
publisher:
Éditer à Paris, Fairwood Music Ltd., Grounded Music and Starforce
translated version of:
T Beyby (Arabic version)
4:55
10Looking for Lester
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-09 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-09 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-09 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
piano:
Mike Garson (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
tenor saxophone:
David Bowie (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
trumpet:
Lester Bowie (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
trombone arranger and trumpet arranger:
Chico O’Farrill
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
recording of:
Looking for Lester (instrumental) (from 1992-09 until 1992-11)
composer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Tintoretto Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
5:37
11I Know It’s Gonna Happen Someday
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Tony Springer (from 1992-07 until 1992-10)
background vocals, choir vocals and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-07 until 1992-10)
choir vocals:
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Maryel Epps (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Curtis King (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Lamya (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Connie Petruk (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Nile Rodgers (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Frank Simms (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), George Simms (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), David Spinner (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-07 until 1992-10), Dennis Collins (in 1992-10) and Brenda White‐King (in 1992-10)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-07 until 1992-10)
cover recording of:
I Know It’s Gonna Happen Someday (from 1992-07 until 1992-10)
lyricist:
Steven Patrick Morrissey
composer:
Mark Nevin
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Universal Music Corp., Universal Music Publishing Group Japan, Universal/MCA Music Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (from 2017-04-01 to present)
4:07
12The Wedding Song
additional engineer:
Andrew Grassi and Gary Tole
engineer:
Jon Goldberger
producer:
David Bowie and Nile Rodgers
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
harp and tubular bells:
Michael Riesman (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
keyboard:
Richard Hilton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Richards (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Philippe Saisse (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Richard Tee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
tenor saxophone and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), David Bowie (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Dennis Collins (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Maryel Epps (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Curtis King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11), Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and Brenda White‐King (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
strings arranger:
Michael Riesman
recorded at:
38 Fresh in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
recording of:
The Wedding Song (from 1992-04 until 1992-11)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
RZO Music Ltd and Tintoretto Music
version of:
The Wedding (instrumental)
4:30
2▶CD: The Buddha of Suburbia
3▶CD: 1. Outside
4▶CD: Earthling
5▶CD: ‘hours…’
6▶CD: BBC Radio Theatre, London, June 27, 2000
7▶CD: BBC Radio Theatre, London, June 27, 2000
8▶CD: Toy
9▶CD: Re:Call 5
10▶CD: Re:Call 5
11▶CD: Re:Call 5

Credits

Release

art direction:David Bowie
additional photography:Frank W. Ockenfels 3
photography:Mark Adams
Tim Bret-Day
Frank W. Ockenfels 3
Peter Gabriel
John Jefford
Nick Knight
Nina Schultz Terner
Mark Plati
John Scarisbrick
David Bowie (in 1974)
liner notes:Daryl Easlea (in 2007, on 2020-05-21)
Brian Eno (in 2020-03)
Erdal Kızılçay (on 2020-05-21)
Nile Rodgers (in 2021)
Mark Plati (in 2021-03, in 2021-05)
Reeves Gabrels (in 2021-04, in 2021-05)
mixer:Mark Plati (in 2000-08, in 2020-03)
assistant engineer:Louis Alfred III
Andrew Grassi
Lee Anthony
Neal Perry
Andy Smith
Gary Tole
producer:Aisha Cohen
Nigel Reeve
recording engineer:Mike Ruggieri (from 1993-06 until 1993-07: piano)
drum machine programming:David Bowie
drums (drum set) programming and synthesizer programming:Reeves Gabrels
programming:Reeves Gabrels (from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
Mark Plati (from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
strings arranger:Michael Riesman
Tony Visconti
remastering:Brian Eno
Reeves Gabrels
Erdal Kızılçay
Mark Plati
Nile Rodgers
John Webber
12 string guitar:David Bowie
Reeves Gabrels
Mark Plati (in 2000)
acoustic guitar:Reeves Gabrels
Mark Plati (in 2000)
Earl Slick (in 2000)
alto saxophone:David Bowie (from 1993-06 until 1993-07, from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
baritone saxophone:David Bowie (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
bass:Barry Campbell (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
John Regan (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Erdal Kızılçay (from 1993-06 until 1993-07, from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Yossi Fine (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Gail Ann Dorsey (from 1996-03 until 1996-08, in 2000, on 2000-06-27)
Mark Plati (in 2000, on 2000-06-27)
clarinet:Gail Ann Dorsey (in 2000)
Emm Gryner (in 2000)
drums (drum set):Mike Levesque
Poogie Bell (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Sterling Campbell (from 1992-06 until 1992-09, from 1994-03 until 1995-02, on 2000-06-27)
Erdal Kızılçay (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Joey Baron (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Zachary Alford (from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
Dubreq Stylophone, harmonica and lead vocals:David Bowie (in 2000)
electric guitar:Reeves Gabrels
Gerry Leonard (in 2000)
Earl Slick (in 2000)
grand piano:Mike Garson (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
guitar:Reeves Gabrels (, from 1994-03 until 1995-02, from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
David Bowie (from 1992-06 until 1992-09, from 1993-06 until 1993-07, from 1994-03 until 1995-02, from 1996-03 until 1996-08, in 2000)
Nile Rodgers (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Erdal Kızılçay (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Carlos Alomar (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Gail Ann Dorsey (on 2000-06-27)
Mark Plati (on 2000-06-27)
Earl Slick (on 2000-06-27)
guitar synthesizer:Reeves Gabrels
harp and tubular bells:Michael Riesman (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
keyboard:David Bowie (, from 1993-06 until 1993-07, from 1994-03 until 1995-02, from 1996-03 until 1996-08, in 2000)
Dave Richards (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Richard Hilton (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Philippe Saisse (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Richard Tee (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Erdal Kızılçay (from 1993-06 until 1993-07, from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Mike Garson (from 1996-03 until 1996-08, in 2000, on 2000-06-27)
Mark Plati (from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
Emm Gryner (on 2000-06-27)
mandolin, recorder and violin:Lisa Germano (in 2000)
organ and Rhodes piano:Mike Garson (in 2000)
percussion:Gerardo Velez (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
David Bowie (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Erdal Kızılçay (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Zachary Alford (from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
Holly Palmer (on 2000-06-27)
piano:Mike Garson (from 1996-03 until 1996-08, in 2000, on 2000-06-27)
saxophone:David Bowie (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
synthesizer:David Bowie (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Brian Eno (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Reeves Gabrels (from 1996-03 until 1996-08)
trumpet:Erdal Kızılçay (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Cuong Vu (in 2000)
background vocals:Reeves Gabrels
Tawatha Agee (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Dennis Collins (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Curtis King, Jr. (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Maryl Epps (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Fonzi Thornton (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Brenda White‐King (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
David Bowie (in 2000)
Sterling Campbell (in 2000)
Gail Ann Dorsey (in 2000)
Lisa Germano (in 2000)
Emm Gryner (on 2000-06-27)
Holly Palmer (on 2000-06-27)
vocals:David Bowie (from 1992-06 until 1992-09, from 1993-06 until 1993-07, from 1994-03 until 1995-02, from 1996-03 until 1996-08, on 2000-06-27)
Carlos Alomar (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Reeves Gabrels (from 1994-03 until 1995-02)
Gail Ann Dorsey (from 1996-03 until 1996-08, on 2000-06-27)
design:Davide De Angelis
Denovo
Roger Gorman
Rex Ray
Scott Minshall (from 2020 until 2021)
artwork:David Bowie (in 1995)
copyrighted (©) by:Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC (in 2021)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC (in 1993, in 1995, in 1997, in 1999, in 2021)
licensed to:Parlophone Records Ltd.
recorded at:Chung King Studios in New York, New York, United States
38 Fresh in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
Mountain Studios in Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland (from 1992-06 until 1992-09, from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1992-06 until 1992-09)
O’Henry Sound Studios in Burbank, California, United States (from 1993-06 until 1993-07)
Alice's Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (in 2000)
Looking Glass Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 2000)
Sear Sound in New York, New York, United States (in 2000)
mixed at:Looking Glass Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Chung King Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 2000-08)
Alice's Restaurant in New York, New York, United States (in 2020-03)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/21136201 [info]