Lyric discussion by DJgif 

Cover art for Big Brother lyrics by David Bowie

Is that saxophone? It sounds strange hmm, but good. Pretty obvious what it's about.

No, it's not saxophone - I play sax and no saxophone would ever make that kind of sound. It's a trumpet sound, and I'm fairly sure it's synthesized. Not only did I read that somewhere, but there is no trumpet or trumpet player listed on the credits and I'm fairly sure that even Bowie can't play trumpet [whereas he can play a synthesizer].

This is a fantastic song, perfectly-placed on a bloody brilliant album. What an emotional trip, in such a context... this album leaves me spent like no other. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

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No, it's not saxophone - I play sax and no saxophone would ever make that kind of sound. It's a trumpet sound, and I'm fairly sure it's synthesized. Not only did I read that somewhere, but there is no trumpet or trumpet player listed on the credits and I'm fairly sure that even Bowie can't play trumpet [whereas he can play a synthesizer].

This is a fantastic song, perfectly-placed on a bloody brilliant album. What an emotional trip, in such a context... this album leaves me spent like no other. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

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