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One of the A-side labels for the UK vinyl single
One of the A-side labels for the UK vinyl single
Bowie composed the song with multi-instrumentalist Brian Eno (pictured in 2008), who had the word heroes in mind for the initial chord sequence.
Bowie composed the song with multi-instrumentalist Brian Eno (pictured in 2008), who had the word heroes in mind for the initial chord sequence.
Co-producer Tony Visconti (pictured in 2007) devised the "multi-latch" system used to record the lead vocal and sang backing vocals.
Co-producer Tony Visconti (pictured in 2007) devised the "multi-latch" system used to record the lead vocal and sang backing vocals.
The song features guitar lines from Robert Fripp (pictured in 2007).
The song features guitar lines from Robert Fripp (pictured in 2007).
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The guitar playing of Robert Fripp (pictured in 2007) greatly influenced the songs on "Heroes".
The guitar playing of Robert Fripp (pictured in 2007) greatly influenced the songs on "Heroes".
"Heroes" marked the second collaboration between Bowie and Brian Eno (pictured in 2008). Compared to Low, the sessions saw the use of Eno's Oblique St
"Heroes" marked the second collaboration between Bowie and Brian Eno (pictured in 2008). Compared to Low, the sessions saw the use of Eno's Oblique Strategies cards, which were intended to spark creative ideas.
American composer Philip Glass (pictured in 1993) adapted "Heroes" into a classical music symphony in 1997.
American composer Philip Glass (pictured in 1993) adapted "Heroes" into a classical music symphony in 1997.