We filmed this cover of “Starman” on the Martian looking volcanic island that is Lanzarote during our trip there in January. It was the perfect setting. Every time we left the house it was impossible not to expect a UFO to take off behind one of those outlandish looking volcanoes.
We’ve always been fascinated with space and the question of what could be “out there”, ever since we were little kids. Our dad always used to tell us a made-up ongoing bed-time story over several years. It was about two kids, Johnny and Clarissa, and their intergalactic friends, travelling through the universe, exploring new planets and meeting starmen on wild adventures.
Naturally, that planted a strong curiosity about everything outerspacey and we’ve loved “Starman” ever since we first heard it and were old enough to understand the English lyrics. It captures our feelings about the vast and mysterious universe spot on.
Needless to say, we loved working on this song!
Please let us know what you think of the new “Starman” video in the comments section on YouTube or right here underneath this post. It’s the first time we’ve done a Bowie cover and we’re curious to hear everyone’s thoughts.
Lots of love you all and stay groovy,
Mona & Lisa
I don’t see how this could have been done any better! Song execution, setting and lighting choices, wardrobe (???? Mona’s retro high-top sneaks!), and of course the immaculate musicianship on all fronts! I adore the fact that if you look closely, you can spot Rudolf doing his best rock formation impression while controlling the drone in the background (or is it a rock formation doing a PapaRudi impression?). This is… Read more »
You two are the most exciting thing I’ve heard in many, many years! Two beautiful young ladies doing beautiful songs beautifully. Somehow we missed doing Starman back when I was in bands, but you did a fantastic job on it–makes me want to go out and play again! Just superb on instruments, harmonies, everything. Glad to hear that old, great music being kept alive.
First time I have heard you singing and loved it. My husband had found your music on u tube. We grew up with the Beatles music and we have now just reached our 70s and found your music fascinating. All of it not just the Beatles. Loved your video in Lanzarote our favourite holiday destination. Take care x
I loved the cover. Do more Bowie, put this on an Album/CD/Stream (whatever they’re called nowadays) and people (read ME) will buy!!!
I miss him, too.
Congratulations. That versión of David Bowi’s songs is fantastic.
I’m writting you from hospital and I appreciate your vídeo so much.
Keep in same way.
Love&kisses.
Manuel Vilar
Creo que si Bowie hubiera escuchado la versión de su canción, estaría extasiado como lo estoy, suenan increíbles sus hermosas voces!!! y que decir de los arpegios de guitarra wowwww!!! las felicito el video realmente transporta, inspira y no me canso de verlo, felicidades chicas las admiro!!!!!!
Lovely Ladies doing a superb rendition
Starman is one of my favorite Bowie tunes. What a gorgeous rendition! Your harmonies are superb!
i could talk all day and night and for weeks about that era. i graduated hs in ’68 at 17. When I was in hs, i was in the best School marching band probably in the world, and in a Musical band/group playing for money all over West Texas and south/central New Mexico for years in high school (you could get a drivers license at 14 then in Texas) called… Read more »