David Bowie Вђ“ Life On Mars? (official - Video)

An official 4K remastered version was released in 2023, featuring the original ending of the shoot.

Mick Rock directed the minimalist shoot, which took place over roughly five hours. David Bowie – Life On Mars? (Official Video)

Mick Rock revisited and re-edited the footage for the Bowie Legacy compilation, adding a new black-and-white epilogue and synchronizing it with a stripped-down vocal and piano mix. An official 4K remastered version was released in

Bowie wore a distinctive turquoise "ice-blue" suit designed by his longtime collaborator Freddie Burretti . Bowie wore a distinctive turquoise "ice-blue" suit designed

The striking look—featuring heavy blue eyeshadow and pale skin—was created by Pierre LaRoche , who also designed the iconic lightning bolt for the Aladdin Sane cover. Visual Concept

The video is famous for its "white-out" aesthetic, featuring Bowie performing solo against a stark, overexposed white backdrop. Mick Rock described the simple concept as being dictated by the availability of an entirely white studio. Bowie’s appearance during this shoot is often likened to a "space doll" or alien figure, reflecting his Ziggy Stardust-era persona.

The standard promotional video used to support the single's peak at number three on the UK charts.