![]() ![]() The album was recorded live at the Elysée Monmartre, mixed by Mark Plati, and features Page Hamilton - guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey - bass, vocals, Mark Plati – guitar, Sterling Campbell – drums, Mike Garson – piano, keyboards, synthesisers and Emm Gryner and Holly Palmer –backing vocals. Something In The Air has been available on streaming services since 2020, but this is the first time the recording was officially available on physical media. The concert, part of Bowie's short Hours Tour, was recorded on the 14th October 1999 at the Elyse Montmartre in Paris. The concert, part of Bowie's short Hours Tour, was recorded on the 14th October 1999 at the Elyse Montmartre in Paris. Standout tracks include ‘Can’t Help Thinking About Me’ first released in 1966 and not performed live in over 30 years, 'Word On A Wing' from Station To Station was reinstated into the set after an absence of 23 years, 'Drive-In Saturday' had not been performed since 1974, and ‘hours…’ track 'Something In The Air' made it’s live debut at this performance. David Bowie Language English Something in the Air was announced on 24 February 2021 and released on 12 March. For this special limited run of gigs Bowie dug deep into his back catalogue making these shows particularly memorable. The Elysee Montmartre performance was one of only seven full shows performed during the promotion of the ‘hours…’ album. ![]() The day of the show was a momentous one for Bowie, as that afternoon he was awarded the Commandeurs of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the highest artistic honour that France can bestow. Something In The Air (Live Paris 99) is the fifth addition to the series of six live albums from various 1990s era Bowie performances being released on vinyl. The 15-track live album, features 12 previously unissued recordings (outside of streaming) and three tracks used as B-sides for singles from the ‘hours…’ album.
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