The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Heroes" by David Bowie; Covered by Peter Gabriel

from Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast · host Joel and Lauren Purvis

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 3, & 5)Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Heroes" by David Bowie, including the 2010 cover version by Peter Gabriel. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song, analyze some of the lyrics, & compare/contrast the 2 song versions. Come be heroes with us, friends… just for one day!(00:00) Intro(2:16) Quick Reaction- Which Version We Enjoy More(3:25) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(11:18) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (16:17) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song & Why It Resonates(27:11) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis(34:37) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Heroes (2002 Remaster)Peter Gabriel - HeroesThe Story Behind "Heroes" by David BowieMoby Shares a Secret About "Heroes"David Bowie Feature for Songwriters Hall of FameBowie interview on EllenBowie Interview with Anthony DeCurtisMore Cowbell- SNLStranger Things' Joe Keery Suggested David Bowie’s "Heroes" for Series FinaleAll clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers --------------------------Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): [email protected] us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna DoudThank you so much for listening!

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