Hey Kevin! Glad to hear you like this band! Great to know also that there are more outstanding tracks on this album. Thanks so much for stopping by and being first today! 🥇
@@retroreactions.... Yeah thanks. The keyboards drew me to them. "Quite Life" was the first song I heard from them, but hearing "Taking Islands In Africa" sold it for me.
Your welcome Stephanie! They have been on my to do list for a while and I'm sure you know I love David's music now. Thanks for watching and for the suggestions, I've added them to my list. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Hello. So cool that they have a live album. Will have to check it out once I've heard more of their songs. I can't wait for more solo Sylvian. Such interesting music! Thanks for watching 😊
Love Japan & Sylvian... Got to see them on their 'Sons Of Pioneers' tour, just before they split... 'Night Porter' has always been a personal favourite, a slice of perfection and you are correct, it is timeless... Thanks for taking the time to listen... 🙂
Great taste you have! I love both as well, even though I've heard so little so far. So cool that you saw them live. You're very welcome and thanks for taking the time to watch. I'm excited for much more J and DS solo....
One Of My all time favourite bands . This is along with Ghosts another Of there Masterpieces . Japan at the time were such an underrated band so glad people are still discovering them .
Around 82 there was rumours of an unreleased song from Polaroids called 'Some Kind Of Fool', I remember it being denied at the time. In 2000 Sylvian released his compilation 'Everything and Nothing' and I eventually got to hear this beautiful piece; all be it with a new vocal and just like 'Night Porter' is been a fave ever since. I guess David knows how to capture a soul. My recommendation is the sublime 'Blackwater' from the 1991 'Rain Tree Crow' album. Sylvian has so many works of emotional art, dare I say masterpieces to name but he is very much worth a deep dive. For a different flavour of Japan try something from the first two albums, 'Adolescent Sex' and 'Obscure Alternatives' they are more in the style of the New York Dolls but still a good listen, though I remain happy that they changed tact and we got to here Sylvians fantastic baritone. Always very happy when someone dips into the Japan/Sylvian world, both sadly get ignored by so many. Than you.
It was 1980. Disco reigned still. Dissatisfied listeners like me were desperate for something else. Most radio stations couldn’t get past classic rock or Top 40. Simmering underground were artists like Japan, The New Musik, Depeche Mode, OMD, Magazine, Talking Heads, The Police, The Cure, Kate Bush & U2 and so many more. What a great time for music. They called it New Wave. 🌊🌊🌊. It tsunamied disco. Arguably a turning point for musical expression.
It all worked out the way it was meant to....and I was lucky enough to be growing up right at that time! Now I just need to find a way to physically transport back there 😁
Maybe it's just me but I expected David Sylvian to appear in the background, sit down on that rocking chair and wait for night life to begin. Hi Brandon, it's such a pleasure to listen to your voice and watch you enjoying the music, especially when you're listening to some of my all time fave songs. This is one of them, the others being "Forbidden Colours" or Talk Talk's "Renée" for example. Mick Karn played the oboe. There's a beautiful live version of "Nightporter" on the OIL ON CANVAS album. Talking about oboes in pop songs: Ever listened to Tanita Tikaram's "Twist In My Sobriety" (1988)?
Haha, nice! He'd go perfect in that dark room, as expressed in the lyrics. So happy that you like my channel and some of my song picks. I definitely try to be diverse. Japan live should be my next off camera quest here. I have definitely never heard of that artist or song. Is there a specific genre that they are in? Thanks so much for stopping by today 😊
@@retroreactions.... Then perhaps you'd be interested in Steve Hackett's “Sketches of Satie”, an album of classical guitar pieces he recorded with his brother John on flute - a nice intro to Satie's music. As for Japan, you'll always get my attention whenever you feature the voice of David Sylvian.😍
Hey Brandon, thank you so much for reacting to this. It's been a long long time secret (kinda) favourite song of mine. I thought not many people know it. I find it extremely sad and can only listen to it at night with my eyes closed. I can't think of any other song that epitomizes loneliness at sea..... Thank you again
Wow you reacted to one of my favourite songs of all time - thanks! Seems to me we share a lot of musical taste - i also love the Pet Shop Boys by the way have been with me since west end girls. One of may favourite PSB Albums is Introspective
Perfect!! Thanks so much for stopping by. Oh yes, the 80s will forever be my favorite decade for music, as that's when I was growing up. I'm sure you heard that PSB is my #3 fave band of all time...they've delivered perfect songs countless times...Enjoy the rest of your day!
Great new artist! This is the first I’ve ever listened to them….what a treat! We’ll bud, we’re back in sync, before you mentioned either, I was thinking about the melancholy sound, and I also got the carnival vibes!! I do remember seeing that Richard Barbieri had been in Japan. Looks like a new rabbit hole 🐇🥕! Lol
Cool, so I think you like Japan more than the Sylvian solo stuff I did. We are usually so N Sync, we might as well form a 90s boy band 😂😂😂 Probably time to change the channel name to "Rabbit Hole Reactions"!!!!
Of course I like it Brandon, that was quite a curve ball. Thank you for holding your word, even though it's far from my favourite Japan song. David Sylvian had this very weird career, some of his solo work is wonderful, then he descended into himself and explorations no one can enjoy but himself. Cheers from Paris dearest ❤
I love throwing curve balls here!! Hey I wonder if you already watched my 1 Sylvian solo reaction video with 3 songs. I already love his music after hearing those, so I had a feeling I'd love Japan as well. Cheers my wonderful friend from one of the best cities in the world 😀
Beautiful song with some piano, never heard before. Certainly inspired by a Gymnopedie from Eric Satie and also probably Ryuchi Sakamoto. Not typical mood from Japan at all which are usually experimental electronics. Have a nice weekend Brandon!
I love David Sylvian and Japan! I hope you can react to the 1991 self titled album by Rain Tree Crow which is Japan 2.0 (same musicians.) Everyone in this band is so talented! Thanks so much much for the great music and reaction!
Hello! Oh, I will have to research about Rain Tree Crow. I've never heard of them. It's minus Sylvian I'm guessing? You're very welcome and thanks for dropping by... Have a beautiful weekend 😊
My favourite Japan track on my favourite Japan album, good choice for a start. Did you know that Japan were supposedly a big early influence on Duran Duran? Their early image was heavily based on Sylvian and co, though they very quickly surpassed Japan in terms of fame. I think I've heard Richard Barbieri recalling times when Duran Duran used to be big fanboys at their gigs.
Hi Stephen. So glad I picked your fave! Oh yes, I've heard people say more than once that Duran actually copied Japan. Of course Duran is my # 4 fave band, but I don't know Japan's music to be able to say if I agree or not about the copying. Yes, clearly Duran became huge in the 80s, but it's an interesting case where behind the "poster boy" images were highly talented musicians and amazing songs. I'm sure you've heard that said many times too. Ah, OK, read your last sentence. Well there's the proof right there. If I was in an active new wave band in the 80s, I'd certainly use Sylvian as inspiration/influence too!! Thanks so much for watching...🙂
@@retroreactions.... I think you can hear and see the influence mostly on Duran Duran's first album, but they took off in a different direction after that, with many more influences from other genres.
Haha WOW...I will take that compliment any day!! Love his music so far. And I've been thinking of doing some more singing on the channel, hopefully soon! 😁
I know Japan is supposed to be New Wave, but, this song is a piano piece that needs the proper production and the right singer to fully flesh out the lyrics. Spoiler alert: they found the right singer and it is well produced. Well done
Deep, dark, haunting, emotional, timeless, acoustic instruments...need I say more? Thanks for watching! 🖤
One of many brilliant tracks from Gentlemen Take Polaroids
Hey Kevin! Glad to hear you like this band! Great to know also that there are more outstanding tracks on this album. Thanks so much for stopping by and being first today! 🥇
@@retroreactions.... Yeah thanks. The keyboards drew me to them. "Quite Life" was the first song I heard from them, but hearing "Taking Islands In Africa" sold it for me.
Great, I've added your votes for those 2 songs!
@@retroreactions.... Thanks. You will love them
Thank you for listening to Japan they are such a special band . My favourite is Taking Islands in Africa and Quiet Life .
Your welcome Stephanie! They have been on my to do list for a while and I'm sure you know I love David's music now. Thanks for watching and for the suggestions, I've added them to my list. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Thank you Brandon. I'm sure you will really like Japan, their songs are so interesting !
Love your channel!
They are off to a great start for me, and I adored the 3 Sylvian solo songs I heard. Thanks so much for loving the channel 😊
I love Japan. Especially their live album Oil On Canvas. And David Sylvian's debut solo album Brilliant Trees.
Hello. So cool that they have a live album. Will have to check it out once I've heard more of their songs. I can't wait for more solo Sylvian. Such interesting music! Thanks for watching 😊
Love Japan & Sylvian... Got to see them on their 'Sons Of Pioneers' tour, just before they split... 'Night Porter' has always been a personal favourite, a slice of perfection and you are correct, it is timeless... Thanks for taking the time to listen... 🙂
Great taste you have! I love both as well, even though I've heard so little so far. So cool that you saw them live. You're very welcome and thanks for taking the time to watch. I'm excited for much more J and DS solo....
That rocking chair you have as your backdrop is king. Nightporter is a masterpiece for Japan fans, myself included!
Yes, love that image!
One Of My all time favourite bands . This is along with Ghosts another Of there Masterpieces . Japan at the time were such an underrated band so glad people are still discovering them .
Nostalgia is also an incredibly beautiful track.
By Japan
Hello there! Thanks so much for watching. I have added your vote for Nostalgia....
Around 82 there was rumours of an unreleased song from Polaroids called 'Some Kind Of Fool', I remember it being denied at the time. In 2000 Sylvian released his compilation 'Everything and Nothing' and I eventually got to hear this beautiful piece; all be it with a new vocal and just like 'Night Porter' is been a fave ever since. I guess David knows how to capture a soul. My recommendation is the sublime 'Blackwater' from the 1991 'Rain Tree Crow' album. Sylvian has so many works of emotional art, dare I say masterpieces to name but he is very much worth a deep dive. For a different flavour of Japan try something from the first two albums, 'Adolescent Sex' and 'Obscure Alternatives' they are more in the style of the New York Dolls but still a good listen, though I remain happy that they changed tact and we got to here Sylvians fantastic baritone. Always very happy when someone dips into the Japan/Sylvian world, both sadly get ignored by so many. Than you.
You just found one of my favourite albums of all time. I need to see what else you've reacted to from Sylvian.
It was 1980. Disco reigned still. Dissatisfied listeners like me were desperate for something else. Most radio stations couldn’t get past classic rock or Top 40. Simmering underground were artists like Japan, The New Musik, Depeche Mode, OMD, Magazine, Talking Heads, The Police, The Cure, Kate Bush & U2 and so many more. What a great time for music. They called it New Wave. 🌊🌊🌊. It tsunamied disco. Arguably a turning point for musical expression.
It all worked out the way it was meant to....and I was lucky enough to be growing up right at that time! Now I just need to find a way to physically transport back there 😁
ITS so great hearing next generation of music lovers praise my utmost favourite band of all time,, respect to you
Thanks! So excited for much more discoveries of David solo and Japan 😊
Maybe it's just me but I expected David Sylvian to appear in the background, sit down on that rocking chair and wait for night life to begin.
Hi Brandon, it's such a pleasure to listen to your voice and watch you enjoying the music, especially when you're listening to some of my all time fave songs. This is one of them, the others being "Forbidden Colours" or Talk Talk's "Renée" for example.
Mick Karn played the oboe. There's a beautiful live version of "Nightporter" on the OIL ON CANVAS album.
Talking about oboes in pop songs: Ever listened to Tanita Tikaram's "Twist In My Sobriety" (1988)?
Haha, nice! He'd go perfect in that dark room, as expressed in the lyrics. So happy that you like my channel and some of my song picks. I definitely try to be diverse. Japan live should be my next off camera quest here. I have definitely never heard of that artist or song. Is there a specific genre that they are in? Thanks so much for stopping by today 😊
You're awesome! Thank you!
😁 You're welcome!
David Sylvian has taken the aesthetics of pop to a new, higher level. For me, he's in the same league as Kate Bush, Scott Walker and Bryan Ferry.
Oh, a classic(al) piece. Thanks! You can hear the influence of Erik Satie, one of my favourite minimalist composers.😍
I should check out some of Satie's work. No doubt I'd like it. Always nice to see you my friend!
@@retroreactions.... Then perhaps you'd be interested in Steve Hackett's “Sketches of Satie”, an album of classical guitar pieces he recorded with his brother John on flute - a nice intro to Satie's music. As for Japan, you'll always get my attention whenever you feature the voice of David Sylvian.😍
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Hey Brandon, thank you so much for reacting to this. It's been a long long time secret (kinda) favourite song of mine. I thought not many people know it. I find it extremely sad and can only listen to it at night with my eyes closed. I can't think of any other song that epitomizes loneliness at sea..... Thank you again
New Wave at its finest.
Agree! Best decade for music for me...thanks for stopping by Guillermo 🙂
Shit, I've known this song for over 40 years and I just heard the link to Érik Satie!
Wow you reacted to one of my favourite songs of all time - thanks! Seems to me we share a lot of musical taste - i also love the Pet Shop Boys by the way have been with me since west end girls. One of may favourite PSB Albums is Introspective
Perfect!! Thanks so much for stopping by. Oh yes, the 80s will forever be my favorite decade for music, as that's when I was growing up. I'm sure you heard that PSB is my #3 fave band of all time...they've delivered perfect songs countless times...Enjoy the rest of your day!
Great new artist! This is the first I’ve ever listened to them….what a treat! We’ll bud, we’re back in sync, before you mentioned either, I was thinking about the melancholy sound, and I also got the carnival vibes!! I do remember seeing that Richard Barbieri had been in Japan. Looks like a new rabbit hole 🐇🥕! Lol
Cool, so I think you like Japan more than the Sylvian solo stuff I did. We are usually so N Sync, we might as well form a 90s boy band 😂😂😂 Probably time to change the channel name to "Rabbit Hole Reactions"!!!!
Of course I like it Brandon, that was quite a curve ball.
Thank you for holding your word, even though it's far from my favourite Japan song.
David Sylvian had this very weird career, some of his solo work is wonderful, then he descended into himself and explorations no one can enjoy but himself.
Cheers from Paris dearest ❤
I love throwing curve balls here!! Hey I wonder if you already watched my 1 Sylvian solo reaction video with 3 songs. I already love his music after hearing those, so I had a feeling I'd love Japan as well. Cheers my wonderful friend from one of the best cities in the world 😀
Beautiful song with some piano, never heard before. Certainly inspired by a Gymnopedie from Eric Satie and also probably Ryuchi Sakamoto. Not typical mood from Japan at all which are usually experimental electronics. Have a nice weekend Brandon!
Japan reformed for a while and put out an album under the name Raintree Crow.
Hints of Supertramp
Good call Ken! Song got even better on subsequent listens... Thanks so much for tuning in!
Bad call , nothing like that average kitch America middle of the road forgettable nonsense
Gene loves Jezebel! Greatness!
Yes, love GLJ! I have 2 reaction videos to them on my channel as well!
I love David Sylvian and Japan! I hope you can react to the 1991 self titled album by Rain Tree Crow which is Japan 2.0 (same musicians.) Everyone in this band is so talented! Thanks so much much for the great music and reaction!
Hello! Oh, I will have to research about Rain Tree Crow. I've never heard of them. It's minus Sylvian I'm guessing? You're very welcome and thanks for dropping by... Have a beautiful weekend 😊
My favourite Japan track on my favourite Japan album, good choice for a start. Did you know that Japan were supposedly a big early influence on Duran Duran? Their early image was heavily based on Sylvian and co, though they very quickly surpassed Japan in terms of fame. I think I've heard Richard Barbieri recalling times when Duran Duran used to be big fanboys at their gigs.
Hi Stephen. So glad I picked your fave! Oh yes, I've heard people say more than once that Duran actually copied Japan. Of course Duran is my # 4 fave band, but I don't know Japan's music to be able to say if I agree or not about the copying. Yes, clearly Duran became huge in the 80s, but it's an interesting case where behind the "poster boy" images were highly talented musicians and amazing songs. I'm sure you've heard that said many times too. Ah, OK, read your last sentence. Well there's the proof right there. If I was in an active new wave band in the 80s, I'd certainly use Sylvian as inspiration/influence too!! Thanks so much for watching...🙂
@@retroreactions.... I think you can hear and see the influence mostly on Duran Duran's first album, but they took off in a different direction after that, with many more influences from other genres.
Their version of All Tomorrow’s parties is brilliant
Cool, your vote for that is added to my list. It's a cover version I'm guessing....Thanks for watching Anne!
@@retroreactions.... yes, a cover version
Got it!
Very Very Interesting. Your not going to believe this. But I think his voice sounds like YOU Brandon. Which is AWESOME!!!!!😃🥰💙💙🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
Haha WOW...I will take that compliment any day!! Love his music so far. And I've been thinking of doing some more singing on the channel, hopefully soon! 😁
Definitely a compliment!!!! 😃
I know Japan is supposed to be New Wave, but, this song is a piano piece that needs the proper production and the right singer to fully flesh out the lyrics. Spoiler alert: they found the right singer and it is well produced. Well done
Fully agree. Dark musical magic here. Enjoy the rest of your day!
It’s influenced by the film The Night porter with Dirk Bogart . Timeless piece .