English singer/songwriter/musician David Sylvian is kind of a cult figure, originally fronting the Art Rock band Japan. Japan also featured Sylvian's brother Steve Jansen on drums, and fretless bass wonder Mick Karn. Japan's style fused elements of Roxy Music and Japanese synth-Pop. By the time the band had created a unique sound and approach for their music, they were breaking up. A familiar story. ;) As a solo artist, Sylvian strikes me as an avant-garde crooner: his singing style has as much in common with 1950s Jazz lounge singers as anything else. But much of the music features atmospheres and textures that are more related to fusion-jazz and experimental Rock, even Ambient music. He has recorded with Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Bill Nelson (you reacted to his song "Glow World" a while ago), trumpeter Jon Hassell, flugelhorn player Mark Isham, Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Holger Czukay of the German band CAN. "Orpheus" has become a big fan favorite over the years. It's one of those songs about the artist's journey and struggles to find inspiration - much like David Bowie's "Sound and Vision". [In Greek mythology Orpheus was a renowned poet and musician.] One of the reasons I like Sylvian is that his persona and music are decidedly anti-Pop, even subversive. He's not in it for the money or the fame.
A good summation, but definitely check out Mick Karn's solo work and the stuff he did with Steven Jansen and the keyboardist Rich Barbieri (JBK). All of them were/are brilliant musicians. David even sang on two of Mick Karn's solo songs, Buoy and When Love Walks In. And honestly, the whole oeuvre of Japan is worth checking out, though it is very different. Tim Drum is probably the best, followed by Gentlemen Take Polaroids, but honestly all of their albums have fantastic stuff, even before you realize how young they were! Steve, David's brother, was 18/19 and the rest only around 2 or 3 years older. Karn learned fretless bass (and is considered a legend) and sax and oboe, etc., as well.
Sylvian's group Japan is my favourite 80s band. Their album 'Tin drum' is a masterpiece imo. My fave Sylvian solo album would probably be 'Gone to earth'.
DAVID SYLVIAN APPRECIATER FOR 45 YEARS.... NEVER DISSAPOINTS.... SOMETIMES CHALLENGERS, BUT ALWAYS DELIVERS.... YES BRITISH....HE PAINTS PICTURES WITH WORDS.......WEAVES DREAMS OF OPTIMISIM FROM THE SHADOWS.....AND THE INSTRUMENTS ARE IN CONVERSATION WITH ONE ANOTHER.....SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE✨️🙌🙏🙌✨️🕊.
I found out about David Sylvian by his association with Robert Fripp and then I found Japan later on down the line. Great stuff that nobody will ever hear on the radio here in the US. It is rumored that he was once asked to front a revamped King Crimson in the early 90's. Now that would have been interesting.
I was lucky enough to see Japan on their 'Sons Of Pioneers' tour '81-'82, David Sylvian has been a firm favourite ever since... I believe that is now in retirement but I still hope for more... As a side note, David was once voted the most beautiful man in the world...
Secrets of the Beehive is one of my favourite albums of all time. Please do more reactions to songs from this record. Let the Happiness In , Waterfront, The Boy with the Gun are also fantastic tracks off the album but the whole record is brilliant. Glad you guys loved it.. great reaction
I'm so pleased I stumbled across this reaction. David Sylvian, and his band before, Japan, is my favourite artist of all time. I've travelled the world since 1977 to see live performances. This song in particular is up there with my favourite songs of all time. His solo work is very poetical and you need to listen a few times just to hear and understand the lyrics. He's from Beckenham. Greater London. I don't get the Gilmour thing. But ears and brains are not all the same. Whilst this is from his solo work it must be mentioned that there are some fantastic musicians on this album that he worked with for most of his career. David Sylvian - vocals, acoustic guitar, synths. Ryuichi Sakamoto (sadly departed) - piano, synths. Steve Jansen (his brother and much underrated drummer ) - drums. Danny Thompson - double bass. Phil Palmer - slide guitar. Mark Isham - flugelhorn and on this track the wonderful arrangement by Brian Gascoigne. A special mention should also go out to Holger Czukay who also contributed a lot to David's work, though not on this track. Sylvian is not for everyone and some of his music flits between alternative jazz and avant garde but for me personally he's always been worth the effort. I used to constantly listen to him whilst I was reading and his songs are inextricably linked to my favourite books so much that When I read a book again I hear the music even though there is none. It's always great to see people discover his work for the first time and genuinely enjoy it. You got lucky with Orpheus though, something else might have been a bit more challenging. Fun random fact. He was voted the most beautiful man in the world in the early 80's and he hated that.
I like David, my favourite song "let the happiness in" is made to die immediately! Also brilliant trees, waterfront, wonderfull! Perhaps it leads you to Holger Czukay, they worked together, "Persian love" one of famous experimental pieces
"Orpheus" is one of his more conventional songs, and SO lyrical. I have a bunch of David Sylvian collaborating with people such as Robert Fripp, Holger Czukay, and others to create experimental vocal and non-vocal ambient music. All excellent! BTW, he does not remind me of Gilmour, but maybe because I've listened to Sylvian since the mid 80's and Gilmour since the late 60's.
So much to say about David Sylvian. His fans are nuts, including myself. After local success with his band, Japan (which Duran Duran basically became a cover band of..), he got the best musicians from all over the world to make this amazingly cohesive album (front side story, then flip.. back side story).
The world's most perfect songwriter. He is still recording. He was married to Prince protege Ingrid Chavez and they had children. He continues to be amazing
Learned of David from his work with Ryiuchi Sakamoto, "world citizen " then discovered " dead bees on a cake"and fell in deep ,such a great and under appreciated artist especially in the US!
Thanks for this reaction. David Sylvian is a British musician and singer who initially came to fame with the group “Japan” but eventually developed a solo career. He has often been compared to the singer with Roxy Music (Bryan Ferry) but better.
The music is beautiful and his lyrics just flow or just trip from one word to the next as in "Bottles that tumble and crash on the stairs are just so many people I knew never cared!" A stunning song from the man!
No idea how many times I've listened to this song since it's release in 1987. It still hasn't aged and sounds as beautiful as ever. The whole "Secrets Of The Beehive" album is a wonderful, timeless listen. Oh and I think if David Gilmour tried to sing that deeply he'd probably pop one of two, maybe two...
David started off in an excellent British band called Japan. He went solo around '83 I think and has had a very independent career writing music he wants heard rather than fall into pop megalomania, but he does have a very accessible quality without being obvious about it. And no, David Gilmour didn't come to mind although I can hear why you think their voices are similar.
EXTRAS - Here's what Sylvian's band Japan sounded like in 1981: "Still Life in Mobile Homes" th-cam.com/video/WxGpxt9XpN0/w-d-xo.html And here's another popular Sylvian track (from 1999): "I Surrender" th-cam.com/video/W7UsZkToj3g/w-d-xo.html
One of the most instantly recognisable voices in music. I must say I can't hear much resemblance between his voice and David Gilmour's - at least in terms of timbre - although they are both *very* British. Interestingly, their backgrounds are very different: Gilmour is from a comfortable middle class family, while Sylvian (real name David Batt) is from very humble working class roots. There's a fantastic live version from a TV show somewhere in Europe, which I've linked to below - it might give you a hint as to why he was once dubbed "the most beautiful man in the world"! Cool af too, of course. th-cam.com/video/w5Z6jJ_o9Vk/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful.....the great Mark Isham on flugelhorn too.... David is English and has a very distinct timbre to his voice, also Ryuichi Sakamoto plays keys here.... loved this and your reactions guys thanks!
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this but his original name was David Batt. He took his stage name from Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls. His band were originally pretty much a New York Dolls copy with some Roxy Music but gradually moved more Avant Garde.
Yep, All amazing songs! Really love the album "Oil on Canvas" (Live) versions of "Swing", Sons of Pioneers", "Gentlemen Take Polaroids", "Cantonese Boy", "Ghosts" and "Nightporter".
DS use to play with a band called Japan. Great band, the bass and drums are amazing. He use to sing differently, using a more affected style. His work with Ryuichi Sakamoto and with Robert Fripp is also amazing
Now you're going places. All of his solo work is incredible, the song writing, production and musicianship is top shelf. I've seen him a handful of times. Dream like state for hours. Do a deep dive, check out "Taking the Veil" off of Gone To Earth album. You should also listen to his previous band Japan, they were revolutionary. "Oils on Canvas" is a live record that has a ton of my favorites on it. ✌️ Ryuichi Sakamoto is on piano and synth. Look him up on the Wiki and his band YMO (yellow magic orchestra)
Orpheus is a renowned musician, poet and philosopher from Greek mythology. I think this song is primarily about going through the process of finding inspiration and creating a new work.
David Sylvian worked together with Robert Fripp and with Holger Czukay (from Can). Also he did a nice Japan follow up project called "Rain Tree Crow" which consisted of all former band members: Sylvian, Mick Karn, Richard Barbieri ( later famous for his work with Porcupine Tree) and Steve Jansen. Their output without Sylvian, Jansen/Barbieri/Karn or only Jansen/Barbieri is also very exceptional and often experimental. And now I found myself listening to all this music again, I nearly have forgotten it, but thanks to you I have cleaned my copy of "secrets of the beehive" from dust and diving into it again. Btw, David S. absolutely don't look like David G., so sorry.
I thought you were joking with that David Gilmour reference, I can´t hear it. One of the best and his band japan was the blue print for Duran Duran, took the sound, the looks and style but not the quality. You said you haven´t seen Sylvian, he was voted the most beautiful man sometime in the 80´s, he did not like that. I read his book and there he says how hard it was to be so beautiful, people didn´t take him seriously and he hated how easy it was for him to write hits. When he took his songs to the band and people said, "this is a hit!" He threw them away..... Still brilliant (trees)
It's just one of Sylvian's amazing songs. Other favourites for me are 'The Boy With The Gun' and 'Silver Moon', but there are plenty of others. His work with Ryuichi Sakamoto (RIP) rates amongst his best. I think Sylvian's 'retired' now (but he was always elusive and hermetic). Maybe he'll surprise us all with a new album. I hope so.
You are adorable...........;i'm 64 so i bought this record years ago in paris.i'm happy to see you discovering this masterpiece.........best regards from france
It's a great shame that the personal rift that developed between Sylvian and Mick Karn caused the end of Japan, just as they were making it big. There was a lot of juice left in that tank as the music that the members have produced since testifies. Sylvian turned away from the Japan music, but fans like me certainly haven't. Check out some of Japan's stuff as well as DS 's solo work. The album 'Quiet Life' was seminal and very influential. Brilliant Trees is, err, brilliant and showcases his excellent songwriting that made up most of Japan's songs.
"Forbidden colours" is probably the best known song in Europe when it comes to David Sylvian. My wife can't stand his depressive voice though, but I love to listen to him when the time is right.
First time hearing this Easy on the ears! "Do people still make music like this?" ☹ We're hopeful, hearing snippets now and then. Some of the references mentioned - David Gilmore. Roxy Music...I'll add Phil Manzanera - the logical link to the two and even the 80s band Alphaville when they changed their style from synthpop to acoustic "The Breathtaking Blue" All good stuff! Thanks for posting this lovely piece of work!!
Can't hear anything nearly close to David Gilmour in those vocals. A bit of Scott Walker though. This whole album is excellent, it's hard to believe it was released in the god-awful eighties, when almost everyone else was screwing it up. (For some a bit more challenging latter-day Sylvian, check out "The Rabbit Skinner".)
My question is why would an indie synth-pop artist suddenly change to world class studio session musicians for his first solo album? Sting did shit like this, but more commercial. David Sylvian did this for himself, seems like.
David Gilmour has a more Blues based dragged out voice. A bit more vibrato as it were. You could compare to Bryan Ferry but Ferry is also blues based although less laconic than Gilmour. I guess being from Hartigay , Sylvian’s closer to David Bowie and Siouxsie Sioux or Brett Anderson but with his brother Steve Jansen they grew up with softer voices than their band mates whom they grew up with, esp Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn whom sound more like Michael Caine. As to similar contemporary musicians , check out Low roar and Lo Moon.
First heard this guy in the English "New wave" band Japan. Nobody outside the country of Japan liked them much. They're main focus was effeminate clothing and hair do's. Music was secondary.. What I've heard since by him, musically is just the same. Reminds me of Tom Waits, aping and mimicking others without adding anything.
One of my heroes since 40 years. His Voice.... uuuhhh... his sound an arrangements, the lyrics. Very underrated but a lot of loyal Fans.
English singer/songwriter/musician David Sylvian is kind of a cult figure, originally fronting the Art Rock band Japan. Japan also featured Sylvian's brother Steve Jansen on drums, and fretless bass wonder Mick Karn. Japan's style fused elements of Roxy Music and Japanese synth-Pop. By the time the band had created a unique sound and approach for their music, they were breaking up. A familiar story. ;)
As a solo artist, Sylvian strikes me as an avant-garde crooner: his singing style has as much in common with 1950s Jazz lounge singers as anything else. But much of the music features atmospheres and textures that are more related to fusion-jazz and experimental Rock, even Ambient music. He has recorded with Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Bill Nelson (you reacted to his song "Glow World" a while ago), trumpeter Jon Hassell, flugelhorn player Mark Isham, Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Holger Czukay of the German band CAN. "Orpheus" has become a big fan favorite over the years. It's one of those songs about the artist's journey and struggles to find inspiration - much like David Bowie's "Sound and Vision". [In Greek mythology Orpheus was a renowned poet and musician.] One of the reasons I like Sylvian is that his persona and music are decidedly anti-Pop, even subversive. He's not in it for the money or the fame.
Wow, what great history! Thanks An Cat!
I totally agree ,best regards from france
@@SightAfterDark the black cat pretty nailed in their summary. fantastic artist .
A good summation, but definitely check out Mick Karn's solo work and the stuff he did with Steven Jansen and the keyboardist Rich Barbieri (JBK). All of them were/are brilliant musicians. David even sang on two of Mick Karn's solo songs, Buoy and When Love Walks In. And honestly, the whole oeuvre of Japan is worth checking out, though it is very different. Tim Drum is probably the best, followed by Gentlemen Take Polaroids, but honestly all of their albums have fantastic stuff, even before you realize how young they were! Steve, David's brother, was 18/19 and the rest only around 2 or 3 years older. Karn learned fretless bass (and is considered a legend) and sax and oboe, etc., as well.
I always come back to listen to David Sylvian, his music is just therapy
I swear It has soul healing properties.
What a beautiful song..we rarely hear a delicate and expressive baritone. these fires never stop.
David has a beautiful voice and has given us such a diverse and deep body of work over decades. One of those generational voices for me
Just perfection, like everything he touches (musically). The arrangements, the guest musicians, lyrics, mood, just brilliant!!
Sylvian's group Japan is my favourite 80s band. Their album 'Tin drum' is a masterpiece imo. My fave Sylvian solo album would probably be 'Gone to earth'.
DAVID SYLVIAN APPRECIATER FOR 45 YEARS....
NEVER DISSAPOINTS....
SOMETIMES CHALLENGERS, BUT ALWAYS DELIVERS....
YES BRITISH....HE PAINTS PICTURES WITH WORDS.......WEAVES DREAMS OF OPTIMISIM FROM THE SHADOWS.....AND THE INSTRUMENTS ARE IN CONVERSATION WITH ONE ANOTHER.....SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE✨️🙌🙏🙌✨️🕊.
You're right, man 👍
I found out about David Sylvian by his association with Robert Fripp and then I found Japan later on down the line. Great stuff that nobody will ever hear on the radio here in the US. It is rumored that he was once asked to front a revamped King Crimson in the early 90's. Now that would have been interesting.
Yep, Fripp asked him, but he declined - they did release an album instead and toured it, following up with a live album
I was lucky enough to see Japan on their 'Sons Of Pioneers' tour '81-'82, David Sylvian has been a firm favourite ever since... I believe that is now in retirement but I still hope for more... As a side note, David was once voted the most beautiful man in the world...
Secrets of the Beehive is one of my favourite albums of all time. Please do more reactions to songs from this record. Let the Happiness In , Waterfront, The Boy with the Gun are also fantastic tracks off the album but the whole record is brilliant. Glad you guys loved it.. great reaction
David Sylvian has one of my favourite voices ever. A very romantic lyrist too.
I'm so pleased I stumbled across this reaction. David Sylvian, and his band before, Japan, is my favourite artist of all time. I've travelled the world since 1977 to see live performances. This song in particular is up there with my favourite songs of all time. His solo work is very poetical and you need to listen a few times just to hear and understand the lyrics.
He's from Beckenham. Greater London. I don't get the Gilmour thing. But ears and brains are not all the same.
Whilst this is from his solo work it must be mentioned that there are some fantastic musicians on this album that he worked with for most of his career. David Sylvian - vocals, acoustic guitar, synths. Ryuichi Sakamoto (sadly departed) - piano, synths. Steve Jansen (his brother and much underrated drummer ) - drums. Danny Thompson - double bass. Phil Palmer - slide guitar. Mark Isham - flugelhorn and on this track the wonderful arrangement by Brian Gascoigne. A special mention should also go out to Holger Czukay who also contributed a lot to David's work, though not on this track.
Sylvian is not for everyone and some of his music flits between alternative jazz and avant garde but for me personally he's always been worth the effort. I used to constantly listen to him whilst I was reading and his songs are inextricably linked to my favourite books so much that When I read a book again I hear the music even though there is none.
It's always great to see people discover his work for the first time and genuinely enjoy it. You got lucky with Orpheus though, something else might have been a bit more challenging.
Fun random fact. He was voted the most beautiful man in the world in the early 80's and he hated that.
I love the break in this,it’s like he has given you the first course,and the flugelhorn introduces desert
'Secrets of the Beehive' is genius. Great choise! My favourite!
What a fantastic album found it through my dad 😍
I like David, my favourite song "let the happiness in" is made to die immediately! Also brilliant trees, waterfront, wonderfull! Perhaps it leads you to Holger Czukay, they worked together, "Persian love" one of famous experimental pieces
"Orpheus" is one of his more conventional songs, and SO lyrical. I have a bunch of David Sylvian collaborating with people such as Robert Fripp, Holger Czukay, and others to create experimental vocal and non-vocal ambient music. All excellent! BTW, he does not remind me of Gilmour, but maybe because I've listened to Sylvian since the mid 80's and Gilmour since the late 60's.
Sakamoto!
So much to say about David Sylvian. His fans are nuts, including myself. After local success with his band, Japan (which Duran Duran basically became a cover band of..), he got the best musicians from all over the world to make this amazingly cohesive album (front side story, then flip.. back side story).
The world's most perfect songwriter. He is still recording. He was married to Prince protege Ingrid Chavez and they had children. He continues to be amazing
Learned of David from his work with Ryiuchi Sakamoto, "world citizen " then discovered " dead bees on a cake"and fell in deep ,such a great and under appreciated artist especially in the US!
Он, кстати жил в Сша долгие года и, возможно, и сейчас продолжает там жить
Thanks for this reaction. David Sylvian is a British musician and singer who initially came to fame with the group “Japan” but eventually developed a solo career. He has often been compared to the singer with Roxy Music (Bryan Ferry) but better.
A voice that can melt chocolate!! If you can, check out "I Surrender" and thank me later.
Ditto "I Surrender"
The music is beautiful and his lyrics just flow or just trip from one word to the next as in "Bottles that tumble and crash on the stairs are just so many people I knew never cared!" A stunning song from the man!
Great album and song! Glad you really enjoyed it!
No idea how many times I've listened to this song since it's release in 1987. It still hasn't aged and sounds as beautiful as ever. The whole "Secrets Of The Beehive" album is a wonderful, timeless listen.
Oh and I think if David Gilmour tried to sing that deeply he'd probably pop one of two, maybe two...
David started off in an excellent British band called Japan. He went solo around '83 I think and has had a very independent career writing music he wants heard rather than fall into pop megalomania, but he does have a very accessible quality without being obvious about it. And no, David Gilmour didn't come to mind although I can hear why you think their voices are similar.
EXTRAS - Here's what Sylvian's band Japan sounded like in 1981: "Still Life in Mobile Homes" th-cam.com/video/WxGpxt9XpN0/w-d-xo.html
And here's another popular Sylvian track (from 1999): "I Surrender" th-cam.com/video/W7UsZkToj3g/w-d-xo.html
One of the most beautiful 'modern' songs ever written… 😢
I heard Japan first. Duran Duran was a pop copy
One of the most instantly recognisable voices in music. I must say I can't hear much resemblance between his voice and David Gilmour's - at least in terms of timbre - although they are both *very* British. Interestingly, their backgrounds are very different: Gilmour is from a comfortable middle class family, while Sylvian (real name David Batt) is from very humble working class roots. There's a fantastic live version from a TV show somewhere in Europe, which I've linked to below - it might give you a hint as to why he was once dubbed "the most beautiful man in the world"! Cool af too, of course.
th-cam.com/video/w5Z6jJ_o9Vk/w-d-xo.html
The woman reacting to this music is completely mesmerising ...she is the queen,
Beautiful.....the great Mark Isham on flugelhorn too.... David is English and has a very distinct timbre to his voice, also Ryuichi Sakamoto plays keys here.... loved this and your reactions guys thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this but his original name was David Batt. He took his stage name from Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls. His band were originally pretty much a New York Dolls copy with some Roxy Music but gradually moved more Avant Garde.
I like the moody trumpet solo.
I think it's Mark Isham - he's a composer as well as horn player.
Gentleman take polaroids,swing,ghosts,nightporter,other side of life,quite life.all mastepieces from Japan..t
Yep, All amazing songs! Really love the album "Oil on Canvas" (Live) versions of "Swing", Sons of Pioneers", "Gentlemen Take Polaroids", "Cantonese Boy", "Ghosts" and "Nightporter".
DS use to play with a band called Japan. Great band, the bass and drums are amazing. He use to sing differently, using a more affected style. His work with Ryuichi Sakamoto and with Robert Fripp is also amazing
Never heard of this guy. Instant Fan !! :)
React to Swing by Japan. You're welcome. 👍
Probably my favourite Japan song, I especially love the "Oil on Canvas" version.
@@AlexAlex-ny3mz Same. It sounds more sleek, and nuanced.
Now you're going places. All of his solo work is incredible, the song writing, production and musicianship is top shelf. I've seen him a handful of times. Dream like state for hours. Do a deep dive, check out "Taking the Veil" off of Gone To Earth album.
You should also listen to his previous band Japan, they were revolutionary. "Oils on Canvas" is a live record that has a ton of my favorites on it. ✌️
Ryuichi Sakamoto is on piano and synth. Look him up on the Wiki and his band YMO (yellow magic orchestra)
Orpheus is a renowned musician, poet and philosopher from Greek mythology. I think this song is primarily about going through the process of finding inspiration and creating a new work.
T-Shirt..... best, album cover........ ever.
I was a young one in the in 70s then the 80s,teenager, football casual, proper music 🎵🎶🇬🇧
Sounds like a good time!
David Sylvian worked together with Robert Fripp and with Holger Czukay (from Can). Also he did a nice Japan follow up project called "Rain Tree Crow" which consisted of all former band members: Sylvian, Mick Karn, Richard Barbieri ( later famous for his work with Porcupine Tree) and Steve Jansen. Their output without Sylvian, Jansen/Barbieri/Karn or only Jansen/Barbieri is also very exceptional and often experimental. And now I found myself listening to all this music again, I nearly have forgotten it, but thanks to you I have cleaned my copy of "secrets of the beehive" from dust and diving into it again.
Btw, David S. absolutely don't look like David G., so sorry.
Wow that’s quite a song.
Never thought about David Gilmore, this is a masterpiece imo.
They were born about 60 miles apart. Gilmour in cambridge and Sylvian in south London
Thanks for the info All sorts!
Amazing ❤
I thought you were joking with that David Gilmour reference, I can´t hear it. One of the best and his band japan was the blue print for Duran Duran, took the sound, the looks and style but not the quality. You said you haven´t seen Sylvian, he was voted the most beautiful man sometime in the 80´s, he did not like that. I read his book and there he says how hard it was to be so beautiful, people didn´t take him seriously and he hated how easy it was for him to write hits. When he took his songs to the band and people said, "this is a hit!" He threw them away..... Still brilliant (trees)
It's just one of Sylvian's amazing songs. Other favourites for me are 'The Boy With The Gun' and 'Silver Moon', but there are plenty of others. His work with Ryuichi Sakamoto (RIP) rates amongst his best. I think Sylvian's 'retired' now (but he was always elusive and hermetic). Maybe he'll surprise us all with a new album. I hope so.
Yeah love this. Sounds like David Gilmour. 😃
Of course you say that after I comment. Need to start waiting til the end of the video. 😂
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You are adorable...........;i'm 64 so i bought this record years ago in paris.i'm happy to see you discovering this masterpiece.........best regards from france
Thanks so much for watching!
BEAUTIFUL 😍 MASTERPIECE 😅
Please react to the Other Side of Life by Japan.
sylvian - i equate his genius equal to bowie. he does everything on his terms and always under the radar. i love the man and all his work.
Bowie probably possessed a more less introverted persona but I really link them in their charm and delivery. So diverse.
David Sylvian review AND a Joy Division T Shirt: deux points.
It's a great shame that the personal rift that developed between Sylvian and Mick Karn caused the end of Japan, just as they were making it big. There was a lot of juice left in that tank as the music that the members have produced since testifies. Sylvian turned away from the Japan music, but fans like me certainly haven't. Check out some of Japan's stuff as well as DS 's solo work. The album 'Quiet Life' was seminal and very influential. Brilliant Trees is, err, brilliant and showcases his excellent songwriting that made up most of Japan's songs.
"Forbidden colours" is probably the best known song in Europe when it comes to David Sylvian. My wife can't stand his depressive voice though, but I love to listen to him when the time is right.
My first wife also didn’t appreciate DS voice. Wife 2.0 adores it……. Just sayin😂😊
First time hearing this Easy on the ears! "Do people still make music like this?" ☹ We're hopeful, hearing snippets now and then. Some of the references mentioned - David Gilmore. Roxy Music...I'll add Phil Manzanera - the logical link to the two and even the 80s band Alphaville when they changed their style from synthpop to acoustic "The Breathtaking Blue" All good stuff! Thanks for posting this lovely piece of work!!
Can't hear anything nearly close to David Gilmour in those vocals. A bit of Scott Walker though.
This whole album is excellent, it's hard to believe it was released in the god-awful eighties, when almost everyone else was screwing it up. (For some a bit more challenging latter-day Sylvian, check out "The Rabbit Skinner".)
Unequalled. EVER.
My question is why would an indie synth-pop artist suddenly change to world class studio session musicians for his first solo album? Sting did shit like this, but more commercial. David Sylvian did this for himself, seems like.
He is British.
David G and David S are both Pisceans. Maybe a moody broody vibe between them?
If you like this one, check damage a sad song but so, so beautifull.
He sounds like David Gilmoure ????? well.... in that case the lyrics where written by rammstein.
try c duncan's "he came from the sun". thank you!
Good one. Mr Sylvian is probably only guilty of being second to Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music.
David Gilmour has a more Blues based dragged out voice. A bit more vibrato as it were. You could compare to Bryan Ferry but Ferry is also blues based although less laconic than Gilmour. I guess being from Hartigay , Sylvian’s closer to David Bowie and Siouxsie Sioux or Brett Anderson but with his brother Steve Jansen they grew up with softer voices than their band mates whom they grew up with, esp Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn whom sound more like Michael Caine. As to similar contemporary musicians , check out Low roar and Lo Moon.
Or Anohini or Arca singing her sad ballads in Spanish
Oh and maybe you’d be interested in Moses Sumney.
Is the guy listening to another song? Looking weird.
The David G reference is rubbish, they sound absolutely nothing alike, it's their accents that are similar only.
First heard this guy in the English "New wave" band Japan. Nobody outside the country of Japan liked them much. They're main focus was effeminate clothing and hair do's. Music was secondary.. What I've heard since by him, musically is just the same. Reminds me of Tom Waits, aping and mimicking others without adding anything.
Yeah that's why Mick Karn is revered as a Bass God 🙄
@@PjRjHj Only amongst cunts!!
This is boring! When we gonna hear more Paw!
David Sylvian is not for common people
Common people like you.
@@exposito60 What's wrong with common people. I like common people.
Wearing a Joy Division T-shirt makes you so cool
Well it’s a black shirt, so it actually makes us kind of hot 😉