Steven Wilson - Space Oddity (David Bowie) - Hammersmith Apollo 27th Jan 2016

Some GoPro cameras captured SW, the band and Ninet Tayeb performing Space Oddity at the Hammersmith Apollo last week (27th Jan) as a tribute to the late David Bowie. Thanks to Lasse for editing it together.

[@ahmadtayyab1]

we're lucky to live in the era of steven wilson.

[@user-cr3cb8yp4j]

Ahmad Tayyab and ninet tayeb

[@comedyisover]

Not as lucky to live in the era of Bowie though

[@Afterdark68]

Indeed..

[@1derekwinter1]

@@comedyisover Done both.. lucky me!

[@gillan5]

I was a teenager in the 70 - we had a gas. Tons of good bands, tons of it. pop, rock, hard rock, glamour rock, progrock- it was much more diverse than nowadays, where it is all beats. No melodies anymore. Wilson is an exeption. Watch the series "LIve on Mars" and you get a glimpse of it. Or even better the movie "Velvet Goldmine".

[@mapactli]

Ninet's voice is amazing!!!

[@monikajohnson2893]

They sound amazing together!

[@oscarpetrucci]

A genius performing a tribute to another genius

[@slowpace1984]

Soul love

[@vinskilindqvist4554]

Indeed, Oscar!

[@lyledurand]

Literally no better way to put it

[@eduardocarlos9792]

wait me a little, Ninet Tayeb is a Very Big Star too

[@byzantineification]

Its a pity that David Bowie and Steven Wilson didn't make music together....that would be something!

[@patrickbeintema9184]

Giannis Katsaros yeah!

[@rickleblanc8900]

They will one day....

[@toprak3479]

@@rickleblanc8900 In heaven?

[@moryssey]

But Steven still can make some music with Pink Floyd guys!

[@1derekwinter1]

@@toprak3479 Where else?

[@fulhamtarheel]

Shouldn't have expected anything less from the great Steven Wilson. Beautiful.

[@Fiorichan]

Exactly. Beautiful.

[@AYURBHATTA]

Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@subigyabikramthapa5198]

haitt lastai

[@AYURBHATTA]

+Bishal Thapa Attii yaar.

[@TheSrishanbhattarai]

+Ayur Bhatta I've seen your comment on a PT song i think. I thought you were Indian until now. hehe.

[@AYURBHATTA]

+Srishan Bhattarai Hahhahahahah I get you lolol 😂 J hos SW sundai garum Bro

[@apurvathapa4355]

+Ayur Bhatta attiiiii!

[@johnbeckley2227]

You can tell Steven is a perfectionist - very cool

[@JoelBulsara]

Steven Wilson, one of the world's secret hidden paradises. A beautiful landscaper, painter, navigator and wordsmith. Thank you for this tribute!

[@LeSemaphore]

*In the song "Lazarus" (2005) by Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson sings: "My David, don’t you worry / This cold world is not for you / So rest your head upon me / I have strength to carry you…" Like if Wilson was sending a message of comfort to Bowie eleven years before his farewell song: "Lazarus" (2016). Life is so mysterious sometimes… RIP Great David Bowie. / Dans la chanson "Lazarus" (2005) de Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson chante : « Mon David, ne t’inquiète pas / Ce monde froid n’est pas pour toi / Alors repose ta tête contre moi / J’ai de la force pour te porter… » Comme si Wilson envoyait un message de réconfort à Bowie onze ans avant la chanson d’adieu de celui-ci : "Lazarus" (2016). La vie est parfois si mystérieuse… Reposez en paix, génial David Bowie.*

[@oswaldolopez4627]

Best tribute version I have heard.... Gosh.... Steven nails it live everytime

[@mariabmccoi]

That's a brilliant tribute for Bowie, a really fantastic version.

[@nicolarighetto3767]

I cried so damn hard when Steven kicked in... This is so beautiful

[@kpielar6100]

I saw SW in Berlin eight day's after David passed away. It was a very sad memory and Steven heal all our feeling with performing space oddity !!! On the screen was David in an space suit, unforgettable RIP David Bowie our hero here in Berlin ❤️

[@gwalia2112]

I've only recently discovered this Steve Wilson guy. The more I hear the more I like. Really good stuff, this is a nice tribute.

[@primusdude87]

Ninet's voice "crack" at 0:24 is awesome. She's such a great singer.

[@breakdown2218]

Holy shit goosebumps at the harmonics in the chorus!

[@oswaldolopez4627]

This fucken made me cry.... awesome. Bowie should be proud up there

[@patrickbeintema9184]

Oswaldo Lopez same here, bro.

[@SeaBassVamp]

Beautiful version of a Bowie song I love.I like the effects. Nice duet and harmony.

[@robertrothman8351]

SW--gives me hope that there is still great music being made, so awesome.

[@purplespecter]

A beautiful tribute to David Bowie, and an awesome live performance. Your show in Paris was outstanding and I'll love to see videos from this amazing night.

[@gabrielperrymusic]

Beautiful performance. Thank you, Steven Wilson and band. And, thank you, David Bowie for writing such a wonderful piece of music.

[@popeyewatch]

A beautiful tribute to the genius. Steven Wilson rocks!

[@patrickkonrad4667]

Steven Wilson to the point...best cover version i've ever heard!!!

[@motnosniv]

Best space oddity I've ever heard.

[@damiansteels9640]

We were there on the night. The atmosphere was electric!

[@XiyuYang]

My favorite paying homage to my favorite. 😍

[@DanielVerberne]

That was just fantastic. Ninet, you are awesome. Steven, what can I say?

[@Fyriox]

The only cover of this song that makes my eyes bawling ! Beautiful tribute to David❤️

[@Oelkannchen]

What a Tribute , still have goosebumbs from the show in Frankfurt , WOW

[@mar.pequen]

cuando fui a mochilear a chiloé y al fin pude ducharme en una parte del camino, sonaba esta versión de fondo, fue glorioso.

[@AlepsAlcozred]

MÁGICO

[@mariacovarrubias9103]

Que buena cancion para esos momentos ✨

[@SeanFlaharty]

incredible!!

[@Voliveira96]

Que coisa mais linda! Que homenagem maravilhosa! As vozes do Wilson e da Tayeb se encaixaram incrivelmente bem pra homenagear o camaleão.

[@Jooneytoonz]

Just discovered this. You folks are AMAZING. I have chills.... Great great tribute to the one-of-a-kind David Bowie

[@danklemons4299]

I was expecting those 2 or 3 notes at 3:07 but it's alright. SUCH PERFORMANCE.. MUCH WOW ! Steven performing Bowie's song = pure gold

[@CharleenAustin]

Spectacular harmonies and a wonderful tribute! Goosebumps!!

[@davidjarvie9546]

Respectful and graceful thanks Steven and Ninet.& the band of course.

[@PaulLandryMusic]

Well.. I youtube a Steve Wilson song to send to a friend and this turns up.. Just wonderful.

[@alejandroortega9853]

yu suck

[@shaneoconnor342]

Phenomenal cover, I expected nothing less. RIP David Bowie and amazing cover Steven and Co.

[@DanielBertolozi]

Man, I just love this cover. I would love to see it as a bonus track someday.

[@thenorthroom5614]

If I could "like" this every time I've watched it, it would be over a million likes by now. Brilliant rendition, gorgeous harmonies (naturally), and maybe the most delicious electric guitar tone (and tasteful playing) I've ever heard.

[@mindseyemusicreview]

fantastic tribute. they all played extremely well

[@keithmcmahon9307]

Great great tribute! everything Steven and band touches turns to gold.

[@josephbruno2998]

this brought tears to my eyes.........BRILLIANT!!!!

[@RainyDayWolf]

Thank you for sharing this... man, you are wonderful

[@oskkar-qo7ej]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Vocal harmonics slightly dissonant. A proper and moving tribute to the genius departed.

[@PhilThompson67]

So, so good. Oh so good. Simply gorgeous, and a wonderful moment. Thank you.

[@lucyiliffe1799]

I'm quite new to the marvellous talents of Steven Wilson, and other songs of his have reduced me to tears, but nothing prepared for this beauty. Oh boy.

[@SrihariRadhakrishnanon]

This makes me happy beyond all.

[@clarissederwich6050]

Je l'ai vu le 1er février à Paris et c'était totalement... magnifique... RIP David Bowie😢

[@m00nlitknight]

Very touching cover. One of the best tribute I've heard 'til now.

[@lusky0311]

Absolutely beautiful! Steven Wilson is incredible

[@FishJJFish]

Should've played Lazarus also (by Porcupine Tree) "my David don't you worry this cold world is not for you" would've set everyone to crying reaaaal quick

[@rezwanul99]

He sang Lazarus as a tribute to Bowie in Shillong.

[@LadronDeMigajas]

He did in Barcelona, too! Boi did i tear up

[@rezwanul99]

Happy new year :')

[@shivanimathur1878]

He did it in Pune too. :'(

[@hardysmallfeat5103]

He played Lazurus in the middle of Set II.

[@Stargazar]

THANK YOU STEVEN 4 YOUR AWESOME MUSIC! IT HELPS ME THROUGH A HARD TIME IN MY LIFE!!!! THANK YOU!!!! SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!! BLACKFIELD......PORCUPINE TREE.....OR YOU SOLO!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@OdeForCruelty]

One of my favorite covers of all time, not kidding

[@LilithScarlette]

Beautiful! this was so amazing! Thank you Steven, thank you David Bowie.

[@ButtholeMagic]

Guy on the keyboard always steals the show for me. He's all "i don't know what's going on but fuck yeea! *epic keyboard solo*

[@chriswellstead776]

Nothing more that a fantastic tribute to a Star from a Star, RIP David Bowie, Steven Wilson, just keep on doing what you're doing it rocks!

[@Grv360]

beautiful listening to it again and again..

[@mazrio128]

Wow this is incredible. Such a fitting tribute.

[@paulelliott3220]

Wonderful Steve Brilliantly done and a wonderful backdrop True genius and RIP David

[@MrDuneedon]

Beautiful. Wonderful. A fitting, perfect tribute, much better by miles than you'll see on the Grammys (if you actually waste your time watching awards shows).

[@Bryan8329]

+MrDunedon This is pretty great, but I think Lady Gaga will do an okay job with it.

[@MrDuneedon]

+Bryan8329 Well, in fairness...you are probably right. I definitely will watch her Bowie tribute on YT the morning after the Grammys. As for the rest of the show, well...not so much. Heh. Cheers.

[@MrDuneedon]

Hmm. Well...I didn't like LG's tribute all that much. Basically because she tried to cram 10+ songs into 5 minutes. It came off as a Vegas variety act paired with an Intel commercial. But, her opening, singing "Space Oddity," left no doubt that she's got the vocal goods to do Bowie justice. She just should have covered that song in its entirety -- it would have been far more effective IMO.

[@Archontasil]

+MrDunedon the one crucial thing american shows have is subtlety. everything have to be loud bright shiny and extravagant it's the opposite of Steven Wilson

[@MrDuneedon]

Archontasius Heh, well...I will say this: American shows are tame, quiet and reserved compared to many of the productions I've seen out of Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. ;-) In any event, yeah, I get what you are saying. It's a shame, because the music *should* be allowed to speak for itself.

[@aschuppe]

Fantastic! Wonderful tribute. Like someone said, not surprising that it was so good, from Steven Wilson and his great band.

[@_MrPink_]

Such a lovely tribute. Steven grew up with Bowie, and this just exudes respect. Nice.

[@madisongray2382]

MAJOR goosebumps right after "liftoff".

[@markcuthbert8730]

Thank you. Touching. Beautiful.

[@RamSadeh]

It’s Ninet Tayeb with him! Beautiful

[@sanint63]

thanks steven. a great performance from you and your band. i love it.

[@sanmatrachatterjee5010]

Every time i listen to this. i think how can someone be so perfect.so Accurate. Steven wilson take a bow sir 😘

[@omanmc]

Thank you. Such a sincere tribute, made me cry.

[@beatlelennon9168]

Such an incredible performance, 👍👍👍

[@stevenhearnden522]

Great tribute from another musical genius.

[@stefanschwytz3548]

thanks so much for the Freiburg Concert at the end of the hand.cannot.erase -Tour! And for playing the Bowie song... beautifull!

[@jramiez]

Bravo steven !! fantastic tribute, amazing song.

[@nielsencs]

Dude, you just made me cry. Thank you, that was SO beautiful.

[@1971Sdiaz]

Simple and beautiful. I love it.

[@binoj1967]

Just beautiful. ....and Ninet Tayeb's voice is indescribably beautiful.....

[@samuelabela7685]

The fact that they hugged each other shows how much they enjoyed playing this. And Steven loves his music to the moon and back (pun intended).

[@pilarantonietarios454]

Another reason to love SW

[@axlfoley5132]

Probably listened 25 times to this now, but always brings goose bumps across my skin. Simply love this.

[@rahard]

I just had to comment: thank you, SW.

[@rahard]

and yes, I am back

[@DavidHolliday]

I’ve watched this so many times - effin brilliant. 😊

[@meditationrelaxationtherap7078]

Wow those vocals together are really stunning! . Love this tribute !

[@eliasjohanliavaag]

I´ve always had that slight impression that Steven Wilson refuses to do covers and don´t mind learning other people´s songs like most people do nowadays. Although I support this attitude I'm very glad he made a little "exception" with this cover! An amazing tribute!

[@manco828]

+Elias Johan Liavaag Actually Steven Wilson has recorded over a dozen cover songs in his career. He is very picky though.

[@Chuixupu]

+Elias Johan Liavaag Give his "Cover Version" album a listen. He covers Abba, Alanis Morissette, Prince, Momus, The Cure, and Donovan.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Chuixupu the Abba cover is absolutely superb

[@matiasgp7812]

ayer fui a ver la película de David Bowie, que es increíble, y hoy en la mañana me aparece esto en youtube! gracias por esto Steven

[@jakubkramar3086]

Steven Wilson, you are the most interesting and best singer ever!!!! Thank you for the best music. :D

[@martinpowell5769]

Wonderfull as always Mr. Wilson! You are a genius

[@p0l1c3c4r]

I love how he counts in at 1:04

[@dr.debajyotibose2928]

good one

[@xemuz]

they never count live, they use In ear monitor which tells you where is your cue always

[@rvmm2]

@@xemuz not everone, some artists just use their timing xD

[@akachkach]

@@xemuz the counting here is part of the song and not just to sync. It's in the original studio version as well.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

@@akachkach yeah, it’s signaling the countdown to liftoff for the spaceship, like they do with the space shuttles at NASA.

[@MrMingo75]

Wonderful. I just can't stop listening to it...

[@BeCoShooter]

Well done. Thanks for sharing Steven.

[@ivangeldbojemeda]

So breathtaking

[@carolinefoster1489]

Love this one!! Love all your songs, Steven!! Love your band, thanks to my son introducing me to you through your music. You're both awesome!! 👍👏🙂😌

[@minichris11]

Here I was thinking I couldn't love you more, and then I watched this. I love you more. Bowie is Forever...and so are you.

[@MMcG25]

Well done Steven! Beautiful.

[@FrancisElvis]

Beautiful tribute to David !!! One of my favorite songs ... Tears in my eyes 😢 We miss David so much , I love it 4ever !!! Francis

[@FootManiac]

magnifique !!! merci Steven

[@Bryan8329]

Nice how it's just SW, Adam and Dave musically speaking. The crowd coming in with the claps is nice.

[@montanezonemusic]

Beautiful!

[@warrencooper423]

I end up crying every time I listen to this stunning tribute!

[@juliglueckskind2671]

this is the most beautiful pro cover ever

[@jeromekerngarcia]

Thanks for sharing your work. Great cover / tribute to Bowie. What this says to me is; "Go see Steve Wilson. You'll have fun."