5 Facts About David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ Recording
- The song was recorded at Hansa Studio 2 in West Berlin during July and August 1977.
- The studio was located near the Berlin Wall, which influenced the song’s themes of division and defiance.
- Bowie co-produced the track with Tony Visconti, who used innovative recording techniques like gating the drums.
- The iconic vocal performance was achieved by having Bowie sing at maximum volume, with microphones placed at varying distances to capture the strain.
- The backing band included Robert Fripp on guitar, whose distinctive feedback-laden solos were recorded in a single take.