David Sylvian S/D

Ned Raggett recorded himself reading pi at least once. What does he know? If only he had done in in a more sonorous baritone over broken atunal glitches. His hair does rival Sylvian's for sure.

And for that kind thought I thank you.

Manafon now good. Some kind of compilation out soon?

Yes, "Sleepwalker" will contain many of his collaborations from the last 10 years, and very good they are. A new track or two and some alternate mixes as well. Out next week.

Somehow I missed news of that compilation! But Jess didn't:

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14812-sleepwalkers/

I am definitely one of those Sylvian fans attracted to THE VOICE and therefore disagree with some of the characterizations of that review. He sounds great in "Money For All" and tstuff like "Ballad Of A Deadman" with Joan Wasser is really compelling!

it's okay; I long for another full-length album like the nine horses record though.

New Interview. Talks about the new compilation, Mick Karn...

David never seemed like a barrel of laughs but, man, is this guy severe nowadays or what?

What the! Yesterday I completely randomly picked that Japan best of DVD (the one with the Oil On Canvas gig) out of my pile because it's been waaaaaaay too long ago I've listened to them and now you revive a thread about Sylvian? Spooky.

Good read, this. It does seem to parallel his recent artistic work, for sure...

What is it about David Sylvian that turns interviewers into obtuse and verbose pseudo intellectual creeps...I know his work is 'highbrow' but my god its hard work reading an interview with him....

I realized why I have mixed feelings about finding this guy attractive. Crica "Quiet Life," he looks like my mom did in the '80s! -_-

http://img1.wantitall.co.za/images/ShowImage.aspx?ImageId=David-Sylvian-Died-in-the-Wool%7C514-YIPrJQL.jpg

http://www.davidsylvian.com/diedinthewool/information/

good

wish he'd do another nine horses album

Upon first listen, "Died In The Wool" has lived up to my expectations: the added strings and new interpretations has really opened up the "Manafon" material. This is much more in line with what I was expecting after the monumental "Blemish".

holy shit HOW good is Orpheus?? i know nothing else by him, what else is as good/ like this?

thanks Sylvian fans.

(just heard this track on the Soulwax 'BLUE' mix) http://vimeo.com/26049116

There's a new 2cd career overview out, "A Victim Of Stars", go pick that up. The new song on it, "Where's Your Gravity" is great too.

thanks, i'll Spotify.

wish he would tour in the states

Every time I listen to more than ten minutes of Sylvianmusic I get bored. "Orpheus" is gorgeous though.

You must find baseball boring, too. ;-)

Look, it's all about The Voice for me. I enjoy the music, especially the more recent weird stuff, but David could literally read the phone book and I'm in.

That's the thing -- I hear his voice and think of Scott Walker and Bryan Ferry; I hear his instrumentals and think Hassell-Eno.

They're all unique, tremendous voices and serve different purposes for me. I can understand your view but still, Scott Walker fronting Hassell-Eno sounds pretty great to me!

Yeah, like all-time

I own several albums, btw, even that two-disc comp. I probably like SOTB best.

well that is the best album so ok

He tells a joke in today's Guardian.

did anyone notice

He also talked about Viagra.

This has got to be one of the weirder pieces of Sylvian footage out there.
A 13-part (!) documentary on the making of 'Ember Glance' (with Russell Mills), filmed by Yuka Fuji.

Totally random, home movie feel to the parts I've seen. Certainly wasn't broadcast-able material.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLXqpw0p1Do

Speaking of David reading the phone book... His spoken words in "Uncommon Deities" really works for me, the spooky backing as well. Anyone else heard it?

I've been digging that one too! In retrospect, feels like he's been on a real roll since Blemish.

Manafon is his best album.

Only recently noticed this:

http://the-kilowatt-hour.com/

it bothers me somewhat that they chose that name when there was already a band called kilowatt hour (on temporary residence)

Due on November 24:

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10644628_875306652489060_2918896652884881561_n.jpg

Bah, trying that again:

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10644628_875306652489060_2918896652884881561_n.jpg?oh=f8534a34cb61e9ccba5819565c2e9a2f&oe=54AAF078

Oh, you have made my month, woo! His previous work with those men bodes well.

Can't whine about a new Sylvian record, looking forward to it!

'Manafon' is my fave record of his these days.
'When Loud Weather.." was super dope too. Feel like he's been on a good road since 'Blemish'.
Definitely in dire need of a left-turn by the time 'Dead Bees..' rolled around.

Can't wait to hear it! Don't know my Franz, but Fennesz and Tilbury are dudes.

Oh man this is the best news.

Looking forward to this. Manafon never really grew on me, although i loved Blemish.

Great news. Loved Manafon - IMO even better than Blemish.

Super digging this.

No Sylvian vocals (in case that wasn't clear), but that's ok with me.

Think: elements of 'Plight & Premonition', 'Blemish' and 'Manafon'.

Nice Tilbury tinklings throughout. A bit like Feldman, but with more frequent changes... and poetry and noises on top.

I'm sold.

No vocals?!

Not from Sylvian.

Plenty of Franz Wright reciting his poetry though.

Already leaked or is it streaming or promo or...?

Pre-ordered the deluxe and they sent the full download link right away.

fuck, there are some nice stretches on this. only 20 minutes in

Totally.

I didn't warm that much to Wandermude or Uncommon Deities, but this is really dope.

Quickly shaping up to be an album of the year contender.

If you ever enjoyed 'Plight' or 'Manafon', you should just grab this.