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David Sylvian (from February 23, 1958, Stone Park, Beckenham, Kent <ed.>) began his career as the lyricist, composer and vocalist with Japan, one of the most original and initially underrated British bands of the late '70's' and early '80's. Although for a number of years Japan attracted a devoted cult following, it was not until 1982 that they achieved widespread success with the seminal album Tin Drum Taken from that record, the poignant and reflective "Ghosts" gave them their biggest chart hit, reaching number three in the UK singles chart. "Writing Ghosts was a turning point for me," Sylvian recalls, "So much of what we created in Japan was built upon artifice. With that song I'd felt I'd had a breakthrough, that I'd touched upon something true to myself a More... (Submit New David Sylvian Lyrics) (Submit New David Sylvian Lyrics) Review about David Sylvian approaching perfection | Reviewer: G.Mondor ------ About artist/band David Sylvian tank to Mr Sylvian to be so brilliant with sounds , please make other complative ambient music for the peace inside in all of us . In the piece "epiphany" (aproaching silence) i heard prisonners of war crying in train before déportation to the camp. Music talk also without words... Heavenly | Reviewer: Anna-Mari ------ About the song Brilliant Trees performed by David Sylvian This beautiful song is so close to heaven as a song could ever be. I can never forget the first time I heard this song, and it still fills me with this awesome wonder. This is what music should be about. It just touch me | Reviewer: Kenneth Soelmark ------ About the song Orpheus performed by David Sylvian This is one of the best songs I've heard. I liked Japan, and that was my guideline to David. I bought this CD when I lived in the States, and I fell in love with his songs and lyrics at once. Brilliant Poetry | Reviewer: Jase ------ About the song Laughter and Forgetting performed by David Sylvian David Sylvian lyrics represent pure unadulterated poetry. Few artists can get away with it as Sylvian does. I sang "Laughter and forgetting" a capella during a poetry slam and I believe it made some impact. Wonderful | Reviewer: Isis ------ About artist/band David Sylvian Freaking amazing artist... if there was anyone else better than him.. the earth would explode. Terribly underrated poet and singer | Reviewer: Alfred Rutz ------ About artist/band David Sylvian one, if not the most underrated musician in the last 30 years. if you have as much silent class, sophistication and sensousness as David it is not easy to find receivers. most of his musical works is heart-wrenchingly beautiful, but is not meant for easy access. it requires patience, stillness and very fine-tuned antennas. but once you break through you'll discover the beauty of a strange but lush new planet. You could review the artist/band David Sylvian in Biography page You could review David Sylvian album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review David Sylvian song by clicking the song which you like  Download "David Sylvian" Music | |
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