Well barring a couple of more well-known songs, I knew nothing about Scott Walker at all. And David Bowie is forever banging on about him.
So I was curious to hear the original version of Nite Flights, as I absolutely love the Bowie version. It's become the definitive version for me, not ever having heard or previously heard of, the original, but I felt the time was right to investigate.
I know Walker's voice well enough to realise it's influence on Bowie's own vocals, particularly from the late 70s onwards. What I wasn't expecting was such a striking similarity to David Sylvian's vocal style, particularly the harmonies. I'll wager he cites Walker as an influence too.
As for Nite Flights as an album, well it's interesting. Great bass playing, and production. Typically late 70s funky kind of thing, but in the most obscure fashion. A very curious listen, and accessibly short album.
