| "David Bowie once had the misfortune of writing and recording a song called "Changes". Ever since he has been haunted by that song. Every journalist and writer has quoted this song and called Bowie a chameleon because of this - and his different appearances. But to me, there have always been a red line throughout his work. I'm not thinking of his extraordinary voice which is very recognizable, or his way of writing songs which of course develops up through the years. No, I'm thinking of his themes, his topics. Alienation is the key word. From The Lower Thirds' "I can't help thinking about me" through "We're the dead" and "Loving the Alien" to "I can't read", "Motel" and "Telling lies" man against (or confronted by) society (or state) is examined in Bowie's work. Of course he changes, but unlike a chameleon who adapts to the surroundings, Bowie anticipates the future and explore. This is the Bowie I have seen many times in concert - and that was what I saw again in '97. Bowie playing and singing both old and new stuff as had it been written tomorrow."
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