Henry Hey and Mark Plati on the Sound and Vision of David Bowie Concert!

In this new interview with Henry Hey and Mark Plati, recorded as they prepare for this year’s Sound and Vision of Bowie concerts, which return to New York on January 8 and 9, Henry and Mark outline what the upcoming shows will look like, how the band was assembled, and what audiences can expect from this edition of the event.

They talk about the returning musicians and singers and explain why certain performers from past years continue to be involved as well as what new participants will be joining the show. Henry discusses his history with the participating Lazarus cast and band, and how that long-running connection shapes the performances. Mark describes the process of bringing people together for these concerts and the musical considerations behind assembling a group that can handle material drawn from different periods of Bowie’s career.

The interview covers the origins of the event, how long Henry and Mark have been involved, and how the show has grown over time. They also talk about the significance of the dates, which fall on Bowie’s birthday and coincide with the tenth anniversary of Blackstar. The conversation touches on the emotional dimension of performing Bowie’s work at this point in time, including the mixture of celebration and reflection that informs the shows.

Henry and Mark also describe the range of music that will be included and the approach they take to arranging it. They discuss the challenges of preparing a set that draws from such varied material, the rehearsals underway, and the ways they work with singers to shape interpretations of the songs. They explain how they balance fidelity to the original recordings with the freedom to let the musicians bring their own perspective to the performances.

The conversation also includes practical details about tickets, venues, and logistics, along with their thoughts on why these concerts continue to resonate with audiences. It’s a wide-ranging discussion that previews the shape of the upcoming shows and gives insight into the preparation behind them.