Industry May 29, 2026

David Bowie's "Heathen" Recording Process

Our recent interview with Bowie guitarist David Torn gave us a fascinating window into Bowie’s process when making his latter-era classic Heathen

Originally published by MusicRadar
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David Bowie's "Heathen" Recording Process
David Torn, guitarist for David Bowie, provided insights into the creation of the song "Heathen." Torn described an intense atmosphere during the recording session, noting a powerful and almost prophetic focus from Bowie.

He recounted a moment where both he and fellow musician Brandon experienced a strong physical reaction to the creative energy in the room. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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