When David Bowie passed I lost a friend that I never met.

I can see why David said Lorde was the future, she's different and she's talented just like he was!

Imagine having your hero say that you're the future of music. Imagine performing in his honor, she was probably heartbroken and terrified and yet this is the best performance of her carreer. David is very proud of her, somewhere.

Lorde was 19 only here. A true queen.

Bowie loved Lorde because she is different, just like he was. She has her own unique style and isnt afraid to show it. I aspire to be like them. Why hate? Its so pointless, you dont gain anything. Rip Bowie, we love you forever 💔👼

why is there so much hate on Lorde here? I really enjoy her voice and music

Imagine being 19 and paying tribute to David Bowie - a towering music icon - and singing one of his signature songs in front of his fellow Brits. The immense pressure Lorde must have been under to deliver a memorable performance. And boy did she deliver with such class and style. No gimmicks. No over-the-top props. Someone said that she has the ocean in her eyes, and a hurricane in her heart. Add to this nerves of pure steel.

There’s a reason why David Bowie called Lorde the future of music

Being "able to sing" isn't just about belting out high notes and screaming. It's about expressing the voice you have in such a way that it has an affect on the audience, which is something Lorde succeeds in here. Her voice wasn't made to belt, but she has terrific low and mid range. I also love how she, at 19, is the one doing this tribute. Almost like passing on the torch (fyi Bowie already called her the future of music so...what else is there to say). Wonderful performance.

Oldman: David Bowie inspired and influenced everyone. Lennox: Gary, what do you mean everyone? Oldman: EVERYONNNNNNNNE!!!

"The young lady who David himself said was "The future of music"" Gary Oldman

A shoutout to the band, which was actually Bowie's final touring band. They were part of the Reality tour back in 2003/2004, which was cut short due to Bowie's health and was never resumed. They are Gail Ann Dorsey (bass), Sterling Campbell (drums), Mike Garson (piano), Catherine Russell (keyboards and percussion), Earl Slick and Gerry Leonard (guitars).

Nicely done lorde. If bowie said she's the future of music, then that's be it.

I was lucky to have accidentally met David Bowie in philly when I was a teen. Riding my skateboard in philly came around a corner and stopped at small group of people out front of a hotel. I said, holy shit, you're David Bowie! He said to me, and I'll never forget: "You've sussed me copper"... and he got in the limo. I didn't understand what he meant by that for quite a while and didn't get the joke at the time. Never been star struck since, I mean, who beats out meeting Bowie?

It's kinda sad to think that David couldn't live to listen to Melodrama one of the best albums of the decade where Lorde showed in fact that she was the future of music. RIP

She done him proud 👌

If you want to skip the speeches and go straight to the performance > 8:56

See it. This is a respectful tribute to a genius. Not that childish joke they did at the grammys.

How did one human have so much talent.. He died he lives on and on...RIP.... Genius

She sang just like herself, but captured his essence. David would have loved Melodrama.

Watching his Band playing without him is the saddest thing to watch...

Lorde's performance was beautiful. I don't understand how people can hate on her. Even Bowie himself thought she was the future of music. And I think so too. Lorde is truly unique, and this performance is not even her best, Pure Heroine was *_amazing_*.

2023 and we’re still missing Bowie. RIP

His laughter (not just), his cackling laughter of joy was exuberant! His work accompanied my life and I’m better for it. He made the undeniable more understanding. I miss him or waiting for more music/sound/presence of this soul! I miss him today

David looks down from space and smiles at Lorde for this amazing performance.

I'd pay so much money for Lorde's cover on iTunes

8:58 Space Oddity 9:34 Rebel Rebel 9:46 Let's Dance 9:58 Ashes to Ashes 10:06 Ziggy Stardust 10:16 Fame 10:25 Under Pressure 10:31 Heroes 10:48 Life on Mars?

7 years and still tearing up, he will always be missed and never, ever equaled

I think this is what he wanted.

For David Bowie to say that someone is the future of music, I'd say it's impossible to disagree.

Lorde was brilliant. Bowie was the absolute pinnacle of British musical artistry, innovation and talent. I cannot think of another person who is better. He was and always will be a legend.

He's not dead. He just went home. Kingly duties called✨

Bowie in Space R.I.P. David

Very respectful tribute with David Bowie in the centre. Unlike the Gaga show there were only class A Bowie musicians and images of Bowie. Even the medley didn't sound rubbish. This wasn't about Intel or Gaga but about David Bowie.

Gary Oldman's contribution to this homage to our beloved David Bowie is absolutely gorgeous and deeply touching.

its took me over 4 yrs to finally be able to watch this whole video

Guys, relax! A tribute is a tribute. You can dress like him (David) or do it with your own style, both are fine cuz the thing is ♡ we all love and miss David

It's been three months and I still can't really believe David is gone.

He's not dead... he's just gone home... :'(

2021, still processing it.

Lorde placed a photo of David on her instagram today saying how much she misses him

So glad Lorde sang it like Lorde and didn't insult David by trying to copy him....

man if that was me singing, i don’t think i could’ve gone thirty seconds into it without bawling tears

This made me cry 😢

and THAT'S how you do a tribute, ladies and gentlemen.

Lorde nailed this. Bowie would be proud.

OMG, I got chills listening to Lorde do justice to one of my very favorite Bowie tunes. David was smiling down on this very talented young lady, saying, well done, I'm sure!

“Life on Mars” was the only song my husband asked be played at his funeral (May 1, 2023). He lived and breathed, and died with, Bowie.

Lorde is seven months younger than me, yet she has more talent in a single molecule of her body than I do in my entire body. "Future of music" indeed.

I think it's very fitting that Lorde chose Life On Mars, because I think she kind of symbolizes the girl Bowie is talking about in the song. A girl with a lonely, detached homelife goes to the movies by herself because her friend didnt show, and uses the silver screen to escape reality, which in Lorde's case would be a microphone obviously. I dunno, to me her performance was great and pretty much encapsilated the feeling and emotion of the song better than anyone I've seen.

Lorde is the future of music.

Gary Oldman: "I knew David Bowie. He was my friend. And it will be a very long time before someone inspires us the way he did. I believed in David Bowie."

Thank you Lorde for bringing the spirit of Bowie through rather than promoting yourself like some artists.

There is one reason why Lorde took part, and that is because Bowie loved her, and saw her as the future for music, that is why his family wanted her to sing at The Brits. That is all that matters about why she did it. His family, (especially his son) hated Gaga's tribute, and they had nothing to do with it.

mister Bowie joined major tom in the sky !!!! he sings among the stars and our hearts cry

Bowie described her as the future of music, and without having been alive to hear Melodrama. How right he was.

Lady Gaga and Lord were an amazing performers. They did a special tribute that make us remember the amazing artist David Bowie was. It's not a competition. They both were very special. R.I.P David Bowie

a tribute concert should happen, just like the one that's been done for Freddie

all of the heroes fading....:(

4 years later and I have to agree. Lorde really did an amazing tribute. Probably the best cover version of Life on Mars I'll ever hear.

i need a studio version of this tribute

this is how you do a tribute, so emotional and calm nothing messy just a voice and emotion! beautiful lorde

Very emotional to Hear David's band perform this with Lorde.

Man!! Just now I realized. Gary was Bowie's friend. Bowie didn't want come back to acting but then ... he accepted The Prestige. Gary surely helped Christopher Nolan to get David Bowie for The Prestige.

THIS is how a Bowie tribute is done. It wasn't a Las Vegas show. It wasn't about anyone on that stage. The spotlight was only about Bowie, about the man and his music. This tribute was humble, modest, poignant, and simple, hosted by the people that David knew, worked with, loved, and admired. The BRITs did everything right with this. It was perfect.

The Brits really know how to honor a legend, and the eloquent Gary Oldman is a class act.

10:50 Lorde's tribute.

Lorde really pulls this off. Fantastic.

Rip Bowie, Go lorde, he wanted you for a reason

Prefer this tribute than Lady Gaga. This represented who Bowie was so much more than what he did.

Lorde is my top female artist till now

Its 2022 and I still cry like a baby watching this. I never met David Bowie but he was always in my life. I'm so grateful I got to see him with NIN and a few times after. This is a wonderful tribute. Bowie Forever.

Space Oddity Rebel Rebel Let's Dance Ashes to Ashes Ziggy Stardust Fame Under Pressure Heroes Life on Mars (The Song They Used "Life on Mars" Was My Favourite Song You will be missed David Bowie)

David Bowie said that her voice is the voice of future. Shut up all you. Good morning.

Still heartbroken 💔 the planet is not the same since he left

5 years today since we've lost him... 💔💔💔💔

It's been nearly six months and the thought of David's passing still brings tears to my eyes.

I'm a Gaga fan but i think this is how her tribute should have been like. More emotional and heartfelt and not rushed and flashy.

Man David Bowie is literally the definition of icon. A true inspiration. He is one of the best musician ever.

The Legendary David from Brixton, UK 🇬🇧

An excellent choice of by Lorde. An excellent rendition of a rarely played masterpiece! He would be proud.

imagine the pressure on lorde here

I recently discovered this. I have watched it so many times! Lorde understood the assignment. It wasn’t about her but about honouring Bowie ❤. She did an amazing job at capturing his essence on stage in her own way ❤.

He is my king. Hero and spiritual guide. My black 🖤 🌟.

She brought the thin white duke to the stage love it

she is so cute, but an amazing voice. David was right about her... RIP David, I will never forget you.

When David Bowie was asked what he would like to be remembered for, he said that he had great hair

I have been a bowie fan since I was 13 now I am 55 . It was the sadest day in my life when the starman left this world. There will never ever be someone like him again and I am glad he lived in my era.this tribute was a honour to a great man. That when he was on telly everyone had to watch he was uneasul in every way. This is what made him a icon .

I still get emotional watching this. :-(

Dammit, I'm tearing up. It's like saying goodbye to Bowie all over again. His music has and always shall be so dear to me.

I remember discussing David Bowie’s passing with my brother, also David, he died too, suddenly on 30th January same year. He too loved David Bowie, it was a really bad year, to lose both in the same month my brother was 67

He sure loved his pianist and what a pianist he is, Mike Garson everybody.

The Brits know how to put on a proper awards show.

This girl is brilliant !! Shes just provin that no one needs to have a higher voice or scream to make a show. Great

he was spot on calling Lorde the future... Olivia Rodriguez being the latest artist inspired by Lorde

This girl moved me to tears, she isn't your conventional songbird, neither was David, but she was channelling enough of his magic for her own wonderful little tribute, and that band sounded amazing!

Crying my eyes out after this. RIP David Bowie, you meant to much to the world

He will be in heaven with freddie the pare of them will sing under pressure

8 years later and Oldman still makes me cry. DJ lives on in our ❤

I have been a adoring fan since 21 June 1972, when I saw him perform 'Starman" on the British kids TV show ''Lift Off"". My eyebrows have never recovered to this day, from the homage I made to DB by shaving them off completely during the Ziggy phase. I had never seen or heard of this girl before, I cringed and actually felt sickened by the tribute at the Grammy's by Gaga, but this, at least for me, was absolutely fitting and perfect! I can't think of a more suitable voice for this, on this occasion, her voice was perfect for it. For those that say her voice was ''off'' do not fully understand the concept of Bowie or his work. Having Gail Ann Dorsey and the rest of the DB band tour members there was really touching......and the itro by Annie Lennox (DB's 'Under Pressure' Freddie Mercury's tribute co vocalist and his friend Gary Oldman was right on the intimacy score. .I cried my eyes out watching this.