Porcupine Tree is a amazing band. This was a fantastic interview. Getting to know more about Richard Barbieri was amazing. Richard Barbieri is a icon & legend.
Japan is one of the most important bands of the 70's/80's and I would even say they are largely responsible for the entire New Romantic movement because they were such an influence on bands like Duran Duran who went on to superstardom. It never sat right with me that Japan never got the mass attention they deserved. Their albums are so good and the playing from everyone in the band was just second level. And of course Mick Karn was in the mix, may he RIP. I was so excited to see Richard as the interviewee here!!! Well done Dereck! Fantastic guest and great questions and overall interview!!
I agree with many others: Richard Barbieri is key to the unique sound that Porcupine Tree has developed over the years. Wilson is correct when he suggests that Barbieri is the best soundscaper since Brian Eno. For whatever reason, my favourite pieces on C/C were co-written with Barbieri.
Dereck , that was beautiful my friend. I met up with Richard after a show in London along with Mick & Steve back in 93. He was just has friendly and approachable as he was with you. Such a genuine chap ...thank you for posting this wonderful chat....Fond regards...Alan
Great interview !! Saw Richard Barbieri perform with Porcupine Tree last november in Amsterdam. He's one genius musician and I've been a fan of his (and Japan) since late 1978 ❤❤
I’ve been waiting for ages for you to do this interview! So very happy you finally got the opportunity. Ive been a long time Richard Barbieri admirer too and always beam with joy when you talk about him. Absolutely lovely. Thank you.
For me, There was no Japan without Mick Karn, A genius and my favourite base player of all time who died of a brain cancer, I can never forgive David Sylvian for splitting the band up.
Another great interview. I think this is the tipping point for me to check out more of Barbieri's work. Always meant to but he's slipped through the cracks. Cheers, Dereck.
Dereck you asked insightful and new questions that have never been asked to Richard . Makes me appreciate the work of Barbieri and all of his collaborations over the decades and inspires me to delve in more into his solo work.
Great interview Dereck! I discovered Japan and Richard Babieri through Duran Duran, round about 2008-10. Being born in the 90s, in Australia. I have had to go back in history. Richard’s work has been fascinating and thoroughly enjoyed listening to his work from Japan to porcupine and his other collaborations throughout. even right at the beginning of Japan - prior to the quiet life record - there is great sounds from him. You can put him in the pioneer category ! And the recognition that’s he getting is deserved, especially now as people in the current day are getting more exposed of his work incl early work with Japan thorough his modern material with porcupine tree, especially with the success of their latest album
Richard is such an artistic GEM! There really is no PT without him and now Gavin (but also the "illustrious" Chris Maitland), and I'm very glad to see the band still creating music, but especially touring, very brilliant!
Great interview Dereck, Thanks for doing the work to make this happen. Love Richard Barbieri's work as a whole from his solo work to all of what he has done with Japan, Porcupine Tree and his collaborations. One of the most tasteful artists of all time..
I saw Japan on their first tour supporting Blue Oyster Cult. My home town of Sheffield was solidly on the gig circuit , but big American bands playing there were a huge rarity back then. As Richard said about the booing - I definitely remember that happening, even though it was a very long time ago. I liked them but I always had diverse taste. It made me smile that he mentioned it :)
Good interview of a very interesting artist. Richard Barbieri is an interesting interviewee. Good job with the interview, Dereck. Your genuine love and appreciation for the music and artists comes through and I believe it creates a comfortable environment where artists abandon their inhibitions when talking to you.
What an amazing chat Dereck….Richard is one of the most underrated musicians and certainly one of the best. And a member of the greatest band ever Japan 💜
Just watched this. What is terrific interview Dereck! Always great to see an interview between an artist and someone who is a true fan and can ask more than just standard interview questions. A great watch.
Great video. I've had under a spell on in my car for the past month or two. Really soothing. Off to see PT next year (my first time) on one of their outdoor shows. Needles to say, looking forward to it.
What a fantastic interview! I just love that you really are fond of Richard's music and you transmit it to everyone. Well done! Another big fan of Richard's work and I wish that more people knew his solo albums. They are just wow! And to Richard, thanks for this fab interview with lots of interesting answers!
Wow, it happened! Too cool - your enthusiasm was awesome! 1st, what a trooper he is hanging in there with a cold... 2nd, thanks for showing 'Stories Across Borders" - always been a favorite of mine. So nice to know others share my love for his musical output.
13:19 100% agree that Stone to Flesh is one of the greatest albums of all time. I've loved this for a few years and this is the first time I've heard someone else echo its greatness!
Fascinating interview, Derek! I share your enthusiasm. I've been a fan of Richard's music for almost 40 years, and I agree that a good number of the albums are next level, especially Stone to Flesh. I need to take a closer listen to Rain Tree Crow and Variants 1 & 2. Thank you for sharing!
Dope interview! I love the guy, and I certainly agree that his contribution is what defines the identity of Porcupine Tree. Don't get me wrong, Gavin is my favorite drummer, Steven Wilson is one of my musical heroes, and I really adore Colin's playing (in fact, I think the latest album really suffered because of his absence), but the way Richard injects ambient soundscapes into the music is what makes the band stand out. Loved his face when you pulled out that Japanese sax record; his remarks about SW's public statements also made me chuckle ("I'm the one who's supposed to hate jazz as well... according to... _somebody_"). Never really dove into his other work, but all the records you mentioned here seems like a good starting off point, so thanks for that!
Totally agree with Richard that "My Winter" and the title track: "Catch the fall" are the only tracks on The Dolphin Brothers' album that have dated well.
Love hearing Richard talking about music, thanks for this. 2 things - when he made the comment about struggling, needing £150 to pay the heating bill, that is shocking, that somebody with his talent was in that position. Secondly, respectfully disagree that Masami Tsuchiya wasn't right for the last Japan tour. Maybe Richard on stage wouldn't be aware that visually for us in the audience he was a delight, bopping about. But also, as a guitarist, to me his Frippish busy style added another dimension to the Japan sound which in a live setting helped to take the music away from the studio sound. Just my view. Love the recent solo stuff Richard. 😉
You’re a pro Dereck..you really brought out the best in an otherwise very shy personality in Richard. This had a great flow to it. Thanks for doing it!
Ok let me say this Dereck......two musical souls manifest into a solid rap a solid vibe ...... not an interview (to me) at all, more like I’m a fly on the wall....thank you D. for sharing your knowledge and delving into others knowledge.....☮️🙏🏻
love this -- those Japan albums were (and still are) so important to me -- especially Polaroids and Tin Drum but I have come to pretty much put Quiet Life in there too as Richard mentions
I’m curious the relationship Richard had with Mick Karn before his death? Mick was also a huge part of the Japan sound. How much did he contribute in the writing? The rhythm and synth tracks seem to follow him through Dalis Car. They certainly played a lot with Steve. Thank you for the interview.
Thanks Dereck. I am on my covid quarantine and this chat with Richard Bariberi really mafe it more bearable. Always enjoy your videos. I also got all the albums you shown (except for the last black and white one which i have no idea what it is). Also loved Talk Talk. By the way, i know you love jazz so pls. check out a japanese bank named mouse on the keys, i bet my life you will love it. Again thanks for all the wonderful stuff you have posted.Its 2am now （i am from Hong Kong) and i will go to sleep with warm thoughs. Thanks mate.
LOL! Wilson said in an interview once that a 'member' of PT "hated jazz". A bunch of us set about SPECULATING as to who that was. Some of us, perhaps lacking full knowledge of Barbieri's catalogue, wondered if it was him. I am really happy to be wrong in my initial musings. I love PT's songs that fuse jazz. Frankly, I hope to see another co-written Porcupine Tree album that is a) keyboards driven, b) relegates guitars to long notes and slow hand, and some quiet acoustic, c) is more heavily techno-ambient influenced than usual, d) emphasizes vocalization harmonies (as opposed to lyrics), and e) is jazzy. In my head, I can readily imagine/hear how Harrison would provide percussion and help make this dream PT album unique and distinct from all the others. If fishes were wishes..... @Dereck Higgins: Terrific interview.
If there is "Continuation" I'd also like this. Even if we only get a few tracks on an EP, I can see them going in a more ambient/industrial direction which I think is more likely than staying in a hard rock/metal direction. I'm so happy Barbieri's textures were all over C/C, especially in the heavier tracks as this definitely gave them a more sinister and interesting edge.
Great interview, Dereck! Loved every second of it. The bathroom break was hilarious. A question: are you aware of Richard's collaborations with Marillion's Steve Hogarth? Particularly the 2012 LP, "Not the Weapon But the Hand", is a fantastic record, imo one of the best in both respective careers. I believe the album was reissued on vinyl for the first time by Kscope around 2017 or so.
Considering how much Richard contributed to the sound of Japan and the level of collaboration he did with David Sylvian to accomplish it all, it makes me disappointed in Sylvian that he didn't give any songwriting credit to Richard, keeping all credits and monies from it for himself. Tragic really. Japan would've been better served had the songwriting been split equally among all FIVE band members. Also, because Sylvian turned his back on the upbeat sound they created with the albums Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Quiet Life and took out most guitar causing Rob Dean to leave, I can't listen to their final album Tin Drum. To me it sounds too much like a David Sylvian solo album and I don't like the direction they took AT ALL. I'll place the blame on David for that. Personally, Japan were perfect with the songs, Quiet Life, Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Swing, Halloween, Methods of Dance, European Son, Fall in Love with Me and Life in Tokyo. David personally imploded the band by walking away from that sound on Tin Drum. It's unforgivable actually because i wanted Japan to stay in the sound of the above songs for a few more albums. Instead we got Duran Duran, which to some degree is okay but in an alternative universe, I would've rather seen Japan get that massive because ultimately their sound on those above songs i mentioned was phenomenal. Tin Drum? I'll probably never listen to it again...intentionally so. That said, i listened to a 2022 self interview done by David Sylvian. I was stunned to realize that David hasn't listened to ONE NOTE of Japan's music since the band broke up in 1982. Not one note. A band and sound that made his career and life and he completely walked away fron it. David is stubborn like Prince was. Even more so because unlike Prince, David never performed Japan's music on his solo tours, except maybe GHOSTS which to me is David Sylvian SOLO.
Richard's right. Quiet Life was 'his' album. 'In Vogue' is just a brilliant track, not sure Derrick has listened to Quiet Life. Easily Japan's best album. First two Japan albums are another band, but still really good. Tin Drum was corny as f*ck.
Porcupine Tree is a amazing band. This was a fantastic interview. Getting to know more about Richard Barbieri was amazing. Richard Barbieri is a icon & legend.
Fantastic chat. Barbieri is a keyboard legend.
This modest, british gentleman changed music history.
I agree.
Very happy this happens for you Dereck
Japan is one of the most important bands of the 70's/80's and I would even say they are largely responsible for the entire New Romantic movement because they were such an influence on bands like Duran Duran who went on to superstardom. It never sat right with me that Japan never got the mass attention they deserved. Their albums are so good and the playing from everyone in the band was just second level. And of course Mick Karn was in the mix, may he RIP. I was so excited to see Richard as the interviewee here!!! Well done Dereck! Fantastic guest and great questions and overall interview!!
Japan and roxy music yes Duran Duran were a pop rock band Japan were a art rock glam rock band far more experimental
Wow 👏👏👏 what a honor
I agree with many others: Richard Barbieri is key to the unique sound that Porcupine Tree has developed over the years. Wilson is correct when he suggests that Barbieri is the best soundscaper since Brian Eno.
For whatever reason, my favourite pieces on C/C were co-written with Barbieri.
Dereck , that was beautiful my friend. I met up with Richard after a show in London along with Mick & Steve back in 93. He was just has friendly and approachable as he was with you. Such a genuine chap ...thank you for posting this wonderful chat....Fond regards...Alan
A living legend. Richard Barbieri, master of the keyboard, and ambient soundscapes. This was so enjoyable to watch. Thank you.
Great interview! I learned a lot about Richard from this, which I wouldn't have known when I wouldn't have watched this. So, thank you!!
The Dolphin Brothers... Have that LP. And love Japan. Great music ... My cup of tea.
Great interview !! Saw Richard Barbieri perform with Porcupine Tree last november in Amsterdam. He's one genius musician and I've been a fan of his (and Japan) since late 1978 ❤❤
Fab interview, a legend to me, love Japan , porcupine tree and his solo stuff, thanks Dereck
Fantastic interview Dereck!
Congratulations.
One of the best interviews anywhere!
Also, I never heard your music before but I had it looping all morning! 🔥🔥🔥
Awesome interview. Richard is a legend and I'm a fan of his work from Japan to PT.
I'm glad he mentioned David Sylvian. He's also a legend.
"You've gotta respect the prostate." Brilliant!
Dereck and Richard Barbieri - - priceless. This is as good as it gets.
Wow what a nice surprise, this is a fantastic interview, thank you so much once again Dereck, peace out ! : )
I’ve been waiting for ages for you to do this interview! So very happy you finally got the opportunity. Ive been a long time Richard Barbieri admirer too and always beam with joy when you talk about him. Absolutely lovely. Thank you.
Just discovered this... amazing! Love Richard's work- huge inspiration. thank you for a great interview.
Great talk not just a classic interview. cheers !
For me, There was no Japan without Mick Karn, A genius and my favourite base player of all time who died of a brain cancer, I can never forgive David Sylvian for splitting the band up.
Outstanding!!!!!!! Two wonderful humans.
Great interview, thanks! Glad you brought up his sound design stuff as well.
An amazing listen....to compare The Beatles and Richard's music is absolutely spot on, where would we be without them all?
Another great interview. I think this is the tipping point for me to check out more of Barbieri's work. Always meant to but he's slipped through the cracks. Cheers, Dereck.
Dereck you asked insightful and new questions that have never been asked to Richard . Makes me appreciate the work of Barbieri and all of his collaborations over the decades and inspires me to delve in more into his solo work.
Living legend. Legendary maestro of ambience and moods.
Fantastic! Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this. Thank you
I saw the first Japan tour in Bristol UK supporting BOC. Wonderful gig and we loved Japan.
Great interview Dereck! I discovered Japan and Richard Babieri through Duran Duran, round about 2008-10. Being born in the 90s, in Australia. I have had to go back in history. Richard’s work has been fascinating and thoroughly enjoyed listening to his work from Japan to porcupine and his other collaborations throughout. even right at the beginning of Japan - prior to the quiet life record - there is great sounds from him. You can put him in the pioneer category ! And the recognition that’s he getting is deserved, especially now as people in the current day are getting more exposed of his work incl early work with Japan thorough his modern material with porcupine tree, especially with the success of their latest album
I love the Rain Tree Crow album. Still got the original vinyl I purchased at time of release.
This is one epic interview wow
Richard is such an artistic GEM! There really is no PT without him and now Gavin (but also the "illustrious" Chris Maitland), and I'm very glad to see the band still creating music, but especially touring, very brilliant!
Great interview Dereck, Thanks for doing the work to make this happen. Love Richard Barbieri's work as a whole from his solo work to all of what he has done with Japan, Porcupine Tree and his collaborations. One of the most tasteful artists of all time..
It was a joy to spend this hour with you both, thank you.
I saw Japan on their first tour supporting Blue Oyster Cult. My home town of Sheffield was solidly on the gig circuit , but big American bands playing there were a huge rarity back then.
As Richard said about the booing - I definitely remember that happening, even though it was a very long time ago.
I liked them but I always had diverse taste. It made me smile that he mentioned it :)
Good interview of a very interesting artist. Richard Barbieri is an interesting interviewee. Good job with the interview, Dereck. Your genuine love and appreciation for the music and artists comes through and I believe it creates a comfortable environment where artists abandon their inhibitions when talking to you.
What an amazing chat Dereck….Richard is one of the most underrated musicians and certainly one of the best. And a member of the greatest band ever Japan 💜
Just watched this. What is terrific interview Dereck! Always great to see an interview between an artist and someone who is a true fan and can ask more than just standard interview questions. A great watch.
Excellent interview Dereck. Richard seems cool and I'm gonna dig into some of his work.
Dereck, nice!
I heard you this morning mention the interview. I'll check it when I get home!
Late to this interview, fantastic Dereck! Brilliant job.
Fantastic. That's my dawg.
Great video. I've had under a spell on in my car for the past month or two. Really soothing. Off to see PT next year (my first time) on one of their outdoor shows. Needles to say, looking forward to it.
Top notch interview with a superb artist. Many thanks.
Love Richard Barbieri, great interview, thank you!
Loved the easy chat DERECK.VERY COMFORTABLE. & thank you for mentioning LP SIGNIFY.ill give that lp a 🎶be well DERECK....MIKE IN DUNDEE.
What a fantastic interview! I just love that you really are fond of Richard's music and you transmit it to everyone. Well done! Another big fan of Richard's work and I wish that more people knew his solo albums. They are just wow! And to Richard, thanks for this fab interview with lots of interesting answers!
Wow, it happened! Too cool - your enthusiasm was awesome! 1st, what a trooper he is hanging in there with a cold... 2nd, thanks for showing 'Stories Across Borders" - always been a favorite of mine. So nice to know others share my love for his musical output.
Thanks for sharing alll these interviews Derek!
13:19 100% agree that Stone to Flesh is one of the greatest albums of all time. I've loved this for a few years and this is the first time I've heard someone else echo its greatness!
Great interview 👍 guys very much appreciated and a privilege to see you brothers talk good old times.
Oh boy..... I absolutely adore Talk Talk. Appears I must check out the Raintree Crow album.
Dude is sick with it. I know I have a Porcupine Tree slab, but I can’t remember which…will comment when it turns up. Truly amazing work.
Richard with PT were fantastic in Chicago this summer-lookin forward to the C/C Blu-ray
Fascinating interview, Derek! I share your enthusiasm. I've been a fan of Richard's music for almost 40 years, and I agree that a good number of the albums are next level, especially Stone to Flesh. I need to take a closer listen to Rain Tree Crow and Variants 1 & 2. Thank you for sharing!
Dope interview! I love the guy, and I certainly agree that his contribution is what defines the identity of Porcupine Tree. Don't get me wrong, Gavin is my favorite drummer, Steven Wilson is one of my musical heroes, and I really adore Colin's playing (in fact, I think the latest album really suffered because of his absence), but the way Richard injects ambient soundscapes into the music is what makes the band stand out.
Loved his face when you pulled out that Japanese sax record; his remarks about SW's public statements also made me chuckle ("I'm the one who's supposed to hate jazz as well... according to... _somebody_").
Never really dove into his other work, but all the records you mentioned here seems like a good starting off point, so thanks for that!
Totally agree with Richard that "My Winter" and the title track: "Catch the fall" are the only tracks on The Dolphin Brothers' album that have dated well.
Great job on the interview
it happened! congrats man !!
watching now , your passion in this interview is evident - a real treat !
Amazing
Brilliant stuff, thanks for this.
Love hearing Richard talking about music, thanks for this. 2 things - when he made the comment about struggling, needing £150 to pay the heating bill, that is shocking, that somebody with his talent was in that position. Secondly, respectfully disagree that Masami Tsuchiya wasn't right for the last Japan tour. Maybe Richard on stage wouldn't be aware that visually for us in the audience he was a delight, bopping about. But also, as a guitarist, to me his Frippish busy style added another dimension to the Japan sound which in a live setting helped to take the music away from the studio sound. Just my view. Love the recent solo stuff Richard. 😉
You’re a pro Dereck..you really brought out the best in an otherwise very shy personality in Richard. This had a great flow to it. Thanks for doing it!
Brilliant talk, loved it! Thanks both of you!
I AM FINALLY HERE!!! SO HAPPY listening now
Ok let me say this Dereck......two musical souls manifest into a solid rap a solid vibe ...... not an interview (to me) at all, more like I’m a fly on the wall....thank you D. for sharing your knowledge and delving into others knowledge.....☮️🙏🏻
excellent video Dereck… tq for doing this
take care
azmi, Malaysia
ThxD &R 🌕🌾🌕
Great interview Dereck! I just subscribed to the channel. Thanks for introducing me to 'Stone to Flesh'... I just grabbed a CD... Cheers,
❤❤❤
Great interview! He seems like such a cool guy and a great musician.
Truly cool.
love this -- those Japan albums were (and still are) so important to me -- especially Polaroids and Tin Drum but I have come to pretty much put Quiet Life in there too as Richard mentions
Respect the Prostrate
I’m curious the relationship Richard had with Mick Karn before his death?
Mick was also a huge part of the Japan sound. How much did he contribute in the writing?
The rhythm and synth tracks seem to follow him through Dalis Car.
They certainly played a lot with Steve.
Thank you for the interview.
Thanks Dereck. I am on my covid quarantine and this chat with Richard Bariberi really mafe it more bearable. Always enjoy your videos. I also got all the albums you shown (except for the last black and white one which i have no idea what it is). Also loved Talk Talk. By the way, i know you love jazz so pls. check out a japanese bank named mouse on the keys, i bet my life you will love it. Again thanks for all the wonderful stuff you have posted.Its 2am now （i am from Hong Kong) and i will go to sleep with warm thoughs. Thanks mate.
Thanks and I have listened to Mouse on the Keys before.
LOL! Wilson said in an interview once that a 'member' of PT "hated jazz". A bunch of us set about SPECULATING as to who that was.
Some of us, perhaps lacking full knowledge of Barbieri's catalogue, wondered if it was him. I am really happy to be wrong in my initial musings. I love PT's songs that fuse jazz.
Frankly, I hope to see another co-written Porcupine Tree album that is a) keyboards driven, b) relegates guitars to long notes and slow hand, and some quiet acoustic, c) is more heavily techno-ambient influenced than usual, d) emphasizes vocalization harmonies (as opposed to lyrics), and e) is jazzy.
In my head, I can readily imagine/hear how Harrison would provide percussion and help make this dream PT album unique and distinct from all the others. If fishes were wishes.....
@Dereck Higgins: Terrific interview.
If there is "Continuation" I'd also like this. Even if we only get a few tracks on an EP, I can see them going in a more ambient/industrial direction which I think is more likely than staying in a hard rock/metal direction. I'm so happy Barbieri's textures were all over C/C, especially in the heavier tracks as this definitely gave them a more sinister and interesting edge.
..Great Interview Brother Dereck .. 👍 .. Alright !!
I have that Dolphin Brothers album on vinyl.
Great interview, Dereck! Loved every second of it. The bathroom break was hilarious. A question: are you aware of Richard's collaborations with Marillion's Steve Hogarth? Particularly the 2012 LP, "Not the Weapon But the Hand", is a fantastic record, imo one of the best in both respective careers. I believe the album was reissued on vinyl for the first time by Kscope around 2017 or so.
I have it, yes.
@@dereckvon Cool, what's your take on it?
@@starwhiteoflove Pretty good. I like Richard's solo stuff better.
@@dereckvon Hey Dereck, could you please show the record in your next video? Thx
Great talk, would love to hear who this young metal band is though! Im in a metal band and im super influenced by Richard and cite that a lot haha!
Wowow! Stone To Flesh. Holy shit. Unbelievable.
Has a serious Plaid vibe. Very swell.
BoC with a special shimmer nameless.
Vinyl at all costs…
I personally think if Japan had continued they would probably of sounded like no man or porcupine tree
They did continue as Rain Tree Crow and sounded like Talk Talk!
LMAO!
Richard seems like a nice guy ..Sylvian from what i can tell is a bit of a prick
Considering how much Richard contributed to the sound of Japan and the level of collaboration he did with David Sylvian to accomplish it all, it makes me disappointed in Sylvian that he didn't give any songwriting credit to Richard, keeping all credits and monies from it for himself. Tragic really. Japan would've been better served had the songwriting been split equally among all FIVE band members.
Also, because Sylvian turned his back on the upbeat sound they created with the albums Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Quiet Life and took out most guitar causing Rob Dean to leave, I can't listen to their final album Tin Drum. To me it sounds too much like a David Sylvian solo album and I don't like the direction they took AT ALL. I'll place the blame on David for that.
Personally, Japan were perfect with the songs, Quiet Life, Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Swing, Halloween, Methods of Dance, European Son, Fall in Love with Me and Life in Tokyo.
David personally imploded the band by walking away from that sound on Tin Drum. It's unforgivable actually because i wanted Japan to stay in the sound of the above songs for a few more albums. Instead we got Duran Duran, which to some degree is okay but in an alternative universe, I would've rather seen Japan get that massive because ultimately their sound on those above songs i mentioned was phenomenal. Tin Drum? I'll probably never listen to it again...intentionally so.
That said, i listened to a 2022 self interview done by David Sylvian. I was stunned to realize that David hasn't listened to ONE NOTE of Japan's music since the band broke up in 1982. Not one note. A band and sound that made his career and life and he completely walked away fron it. David is stubborn like Prince was. Even more so because unlike Prince, David never performed Japan's music on his solo tours, except maybe GHOSTS which to me is David Sylvian SOLO.
Richard's right. Quiet Life was 'his' album. 'In Vogue' is just a brilliant track, not sure Derrick has listened to Quiet Life. Easily Japan's best album. First two Japan albums are another band, but still really good. Tin Drum was corny as f*ck.
First off, my name is spelled Dereck. Of course I have Quiet Life. Opinions are not laws. I love Tin Drum.
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Really great interview Derek. Richard you are a legend.
Great interview Derek, love all of Richard’s work.