David Bowie Rarities Collection 'Moonage Daydream' Revealed

26 August 2022 | 9:18 am | Brenton Harris

Some of the rarities included are an alternate version of Quicksand, live takes of Rock n Roll With Me and a previously unreleased live medley of The Jean Genie and The Beatles Love Me Do, which features legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

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A collection of rare and previously unreleased David Bowie material will accompany the release of the new Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream.

Also titled Moonage Daydream, the collection will be released digitally on September 16, which is the same day the film is released in cinemas. Physical copies of the release will follow in two different formats, beginning with a two-CD offering on November 18, with a three-LP version to follow in 2023.

The announcement of the Moonage Daydream collection arrives with a freshly mixed version of Modern Love. The new mix brings the piano to the forefront of the song and adds some acapella backing vocals.

It is the first of many fresh mixes to appear amongst the rarities and previously unreleased material. 

Some of the rarities included are an alternate version of Quicksand, live takes of Rock n Roll With Me and a previously unreleased live medley of The Jean Genie and The Beatles Love Me Do, which features legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

The Tony Visconti-produced release will also include some of Bowie’s dialogue from the documentary, creating an immersive listening experience. 

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The first film officially sanctioned by the Bowie estate, Moonage Daydream explores the creative journey of David Bowie and will release globally on September 16, landing in cinemas and IMAX.

The highly anticipated new flick comes from Brett Morgen, who also oversaw 2015’s film Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck.

Moonage Daydream promises to give fans never before seen footage, while diving into the legend’s music and other creative endeavours, including screenwriting, sculpture, acting, painting and dance. It is set to also be narrated and soundtracked by Bowie.

The full tracklist for Moonage Daydream can be found below. 

Tracklist - Moonage Daydream 

  1. A New Career In A New Town (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  2. Word On A Wing (Moonage Daydream Excerpt)

  3. “Heroes” (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)

  4. D.J. (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  5. Ashes To Ashes (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  6. Move On (Moonage Daydream Acappella Mix Edit)

  7. Moss Garden (Moonage Daydream Edit)

  8. Cygnet Committee/Lazarus (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  9. Memory Of A Free Festival (Harmonium Edit)

  10. Modern Love (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  11. Let’s Dance (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)

  12. The Mysteries (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  13. Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)

  14. Ian Fish U.K. Heir (Moonage Daydream Mix 2)

  15. Word On A Wing (Moonage Daydream Mix)

  16. Hallo Spaceboy (live Moonage Daydream Mix)

  17. I Have Not Been To Oxford Town (Moonage Daydream Acappella Mix Edit)

  18. “Heroes”: IV. Sons Of The Silent Age (Excerpt) *

  19. ★ (Moonage Daydream Mix Edit)

  20. Ian Fish U.K. Heir (Moonage Daydream Mix Excerpt)

  21. Memory Of A Free Festival (Moonage Daydream Mix Edit)

  22. Starman

  23. “You’re aware of a deeper existence…”

  24. Changes

  25. “Let me tell you one thing…”

  26. “Well, you know what this has been an incredible pleasure…”