With a recipe of
- 2 cups of rock
- 8 ounces of electronica
- 1 teaspoon of jazz
- a pinch of pop
The Golden Duck Orchestra have created a unique version of David Bowie’s legendary “Space Oddity.”
Blending a fusion of rock, jazz, electronica and all the genres between, The Golden Duck Orchestra are led by Brazilian maestro Flavio Marchesin and including MegaRex and the duo have created an exceptional cover of “Space Oddity.”
As a Bowie aficionado, I have concluded that even Bowie himself would have enjoyed The Golden Duck Orchestra‘s tribute to his classic. The Golden Duck Orchestra preserves the haunting isolation of the original while delicately infusing a profound sense of melancholy and a hint of lost hope through that so-called ‘teaspoon of jazz’. It also resonates with an existential blackhole that tugs at the very essence of one’s soul, sending one through a hauntingly beautiful journey through desolation and sadness.
But, it’s within the enthralling jazz-infused interludes that the heart of their cover truly shines. They not only captivate but also evoke a glimmer of optimism amidst the despair. Through the nuanced musical passages, The Golden Duck Orchestra‘s version of “Space Oddity” offers a flicker of hope, suggesting the possibility that Major Tom might have indeed found his way back to Earth.
The Golden Duck Orchestra’s cover of “Space Oddity” captures the essence of Bowie’s original while intertwining their own emotional tapestry. Their musical odyssey takes listeners on a transcendent journey, navigating through the shadows of isolation while revealing glimpses of hope within the cosmic expanse.
