Seu Jorge has shared a new filmed performance revisiting his Portuguese-language interpretations of David Bowie songs created for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The project reflects on the repertoire that introduced many listeners to Bowie’s catalog through a different linguistic and emotional lens, rooted in Seu Jorge’s role as Pelé dos Santos.
In the video, Seu Jorge reflects on the origins of the project and his long-standing admiration for David Bowie as a songwriter, performer, and actor. “That’s how my relationship with this artist began,” he explains, noting how the songs became a living repertoire that traveled with him around the world. He also recalls how the last planned public presentation was interrupted by the 2020 pandemic, reshaping how the material was eventually shared.
The performance draws from a recent live stream recorded on the coast of São Paulo, now presented in an edited form as a tribute to Bowie’s musical legacy and its continued presence in people’s lives. Seu Jorge describes the project as “completely dedicated to him,” while also acknowledging Wes Anderson for originating the concept that brought these interpretations into existence. The setlist traces Bowie’s songwriting across eras, filtered through intimacy, restraint, and voice rather than spectacle.