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...
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.
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.
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