An amazing man in many ways. David may not wish to listen back to his music with Japan but if he did I'm pretty sure he'd be proud of the music he made then. Amazing sound, great music imo. He may not choose to listen but I'm on it all the time! x
Iâm very late to hear this but hearing his thoughts as of a year and a half ago is such a treat. Iâm so very happy to hear that David still considers Japanâs work to be some of the best at the time even though they didnât, and still donât, get the recognition they deserve(d). While David may be selective about what he shares Iâm so grateful for what he does via any medium.
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A great interview. A true artist. Nice to hear him after all these many years and feel he is grounded, confident in the direction he is taking and happy
David not looking back at the work of Japan reminds me of Prince, who also always looked forward and didn't like to look back. David, however, takes it to the next level by not playing Japan songs when he toured. Prince, on the other hand DID play much of his older music from his career. I think it would've been great had David had the intellect and optimism to fully look back at the work he created with Japan because the five albums of work greatly inspired me. It had structure and commerciality in a way that disappeared from David's solo work as it progressed. All that Japan music going back to their first album has touched countless lives throughout the planet and it's full of passion, spirit, innovation, intelligence, fearlessness and gravitas. Personally, I think if David were to look back at all the songs he created with Japan, maybe he would be inspired by some of the music of that era of his life and reinterpret the musical styles into new music that he would create in the 21st century. As David's solo career progressed and he moved away from songwriting in a traditional and commercial sense, his music resonated with me less and less. To me, the peak of Japan was Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Quiet Life. By the time of Tin Drum, it lacked the upbeat, dynamic, danceable quality that songs like Life in Tokyo, Methods of Dance, Gentleman Take Polaroids, Halloween, European Son and Quiet Life and even the glorious Swing exhibited. I feel they should've explored that direction a lot more than they did because that was the musical direction they took that inspired me the most then and to this day. I was taken aback when their final album Tin Drum arrived. Not only was founding guitarist Rob Dean gone, but so was that exhilarating sound in the songs mentioned above. It almost became a David Sylvian solo album in sound and scope and its the only album of theirs I have no need to revisit because it's such a disappointing departure to me. I can't get over David deliberately walking away from the New Romantic meets Disco type dance style that I absolutely adored. I was gobsmacked and still am. On a side note when David was talking about his creative involvement with the album covers, it always bothered me with Japan's 3rd, 4th and 5th albums that only David was on the cover. I always felt that since Japan was a band, all five members should have been on the cover in an artistic way, except of course for their final album Tin Drum, which would've been the four of them minus guitarist Rob Dean. Ultimately by David being so resistant to looking back, he's doing his legacy a disservice. How glorious would it be for him to be involved in the reissue of Japan's back catalogue, complete with up-to-date liner notes and essays written by him. Also he could go back in and craft new remixes and new re-imaginings of Japan's past work, be involved in the remastering as well as release any unreleased songs and demos that have never come out. He could even reassemble the remaining members Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Rob Dean to finish any unfinished songs they may have in their collection of unreleased works. By bringing up musician Scott Walker, it's almost like David is using Scott's disinterest in looking back as an excuse to justify him not looking back. At the end of the day I'm disappointed that David has not listened to a note of Japan's music since the band broke up. It's disappointing, depressing and sad. Of course it's his choice. I just don't agree with it.
I feel personally this is the finest comment , unedited I'll add ,I've ever read on a feed, wow ., , adding to that you'd have done a far far better interview too , godbless you sir , keep the faith đđ
The thing with Tin Drum is its Chinese-influenced sound. The album revolved around that theme, and while I do think it's a great album, I also noticed some of the things you mentioned. It was somewhat "gimmicky", and while it worked ("Ghosts" was their biggest hit), it didn't do so without taking a huge toll on the band's emotional range, and I find Dave in particular being the most affected member by such constraints. Like you said, there is no upbeat quality like in Methods of Dance, to which I also add there is no emotionally touching songs like Nightporter on it (and Ghosts is not at that level). The irony is that, while David had the aforementioned limitations, it was his brother Steve who benefited the most with the album, as I find his drum work in the album very stellar, to the point I feel he puts at the same level of quality as Mick Karn, who, suffice to say, was an incredibly versatile musician. The difference between Mick and Steve is that Mick's quirkiness gave him some sort of independence from the rest of the band, while Steve was mostly the pillar for it.
Thank you so much for this. I think David is fine. His Instagram page is amazing! He's still got it, he is simply expressing himself in a different way now. Once an artist, always an artist.
Thank you Donnie for your input , I absolutely agree , it's fascinating work to view , you through David's work,his albums, musical journey over the years I hope to see many more / hopefully hear from David soon , it was awesome to hear this , so thank you I'd at this point like to wish everyone a very well earned Christmas holiday that's upcoming , another year nearly gone, and best wishes for 2024 , I thank you for your support on my channels , the first I dedicated more to Japan , (thanks there to Paul www.nightporter.co.uk) and to the other band members all the best , and raising a glass to you Mr Mick Karn rip , a true pioneer , without you , well,pretty certain I'd not be typing this ....Thank you all đ David's work through art/photography on his Instagram page can be followed here instagram.com/davidsylvian258?igshid=MTNiYzNiMzkwZA== www.threads.net/@davidsylvian258
Iâve followed his career, out of Japan and really latched on to his genius when Gone to Earth came out. It remains a singular masterpiece in my opinion, Spirit of the Beehive not far behind. Wish heâd given many more interviews but as an introvert I understand his need for isolation.
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Love this so much thank you for posting. A truly incredible artist, from Japan to Rain Tree Crow , his solo work and anything else he touched. There's just too many songs I love, all the snippets you played in this clip are wonderful.
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David Sylvian has above all stayed true to himself . a real artist creating from the heart .I consider myself a massive Japan fan but I understand why he had to break away to pursue where his real creative side lies . above all he's living his life happy and not in the constraints of a band or hungry record company .
I agree totally , I've since I first heard *The Tenant* from Obscure Alternatives , followed with the timeless track from QLife album ,* The Other Side of Life " was David's Vision , I couldn't see it at the time I was too young , but as I've re evaluated over time who would agree these two tracks , I mean by the time GTP was released , it's different level pure magic with (eg Nightporter release}that leading into Tin Drum . But I'd be interested in a few thoughts , I'll post that QT,, thanks again and happy Xmas to you sir đâïž
An absolute genius saw Japan in 81/82 & Sylvian many times , Iâve come back to listen again & he sound like he is weak in his speaking voice , I hope heâs well I have been musically on his journey from the beginning until now , I heard his vocals on the French artist track & I have to admit vocally he sounds amazing
There are millions of us that appreciate you, DavidâŠWe ask nothing of you (cause you've already given us so much)âŠBut if you wish to elaborate, we are here with youâŠâŠâŠđ
What it was , Japan were very rated in an * over rated era of "talentless bands*/ one hit Wonderboys and girls , singing about Love, repeated verses x 12 in a 3 minute 7" single ,,I'll not be unfair to name the typical band etc because they may mean something to others , but just look who was in the Top 20 album chart in November 1981 when Tin Drum was released , it'll answer my comment , but you are spot on ...All the best
I'll be honest. Been a very long-term fan of Sylvian (since 'Tin Drum' was first released), but I do find his more abstract, experimental work frustrating and, frankly, a bit boring. Still, he can knock out a great song when he's up for it, so I've always stuck around for those rare concessions to harmony and structure. Especially enjoyed his work with Sakamoto (RIP).
Im going to add people to moderate the great comments as ive been so busy,ive recently lost my mum and its hit home quite bad ,, i think we all love the fact David Sylvian is still very much a spontaneous energmatic genius , i keep thinking "Hes not released his final work " to a audience thats as much new to David Sylvian as he is to many ,someone we've grown wiser with ( we are as old as we feel eh) Id just like to paste my reply that is below and i get it , some are so unsure how we feel , we , i know i do , would love to think "we've not heard a final album from David ..Respect and peace to you all ..đâïž Possible to annotate your welcome comment ? I think we just need to keep David Sylvian in the equation here , many ,myself included speculatively discuss him and as energmatic he is ,myself , I feel we have not had a finale recording from David , as we know he's got a studio full of unpublished material , especially from The Robert Fripp sessions , who knows if there's any more work with Brother Steve , and of course Richie that may be a possible inclusion of a last album , I mean who doesn't ,who wouldn't love another album to totally give to not just a old audience and fans,but so so many who are /,have found David Sylvian and Japan in their Fathers,even Fathers Fathers collection , thanks again
I have listened to this very interesting interview many many times . As Iâve said Iâm a huge Sylvian fan for so many years Back to Japan days ridiculed by so many friends as Puffy Blokes in Make up ? . As an ex Dj if Iâd ventured to play any Japan tracks Iâd .
The thing that annoyed Japan was it wasnt as David said " fancy dress, he hated the NEW ROMANTIC circle so much, they all said way back during the first album drop, its our way of life, they were the band bare in mind who upported Blue oyster cult New york Dolls ?? paul help me on that NYD, id encourage anyone to visit Pual Lymer unnoficial real deal Japan site its incredible and took him years to accuilate his great colection, not just sweat n tears, but ÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁ too, so please repect his site, ask paul for prior permission if youd like to share even donae a jpeg here there www.nightporter.co.uk thanks guys
Thank you very much @Michaelroach , it is wonderful listening to @DavidSylvian after a long time away ,hopefully getting stronger too , I'd like personally to have heard the interview move towards DS feelings of today's up and his personal favourite ( if any ?) new comers , I feel that with his creativity ,even listening to Adolescent sex through to album 5, Tin Drum it actually sounds ,not being biased , timeless ,even the Ariola Hands snubbed first two Japan albums have not surprisingly being listened too at last ! the irony being what /what good/even moreso Bad artistes were in the UK charts in 77/78, Sex Pistols to Rod Stewart ,the first ok ,I love NMTB , but again I'm having a ball tbh ,I'm less stressed these days and just locking one's self in my "Old Lads" pad of a Saturday and savouring Post Brilliant Trees where I got into the House scene at The Hacienda çto right into the early Britpop and Oasis V Blur era.But as I say ,great to hear you @DavidSylvian, also would like to hear people's thoughts on( if there's any truth in all you read ?) The piles of finished recordings with @RobertFripp and possibly with the genius we lost this year @Ryuichisakamoto? I've felt from the first Japan themed channel I did it took a lot of favours and special thanks go to @PaulRymer for help with info from the best one man fan site www.nightporter.co.uk ,and my 2 really amazing good,loyal Japanese guys for letting me grab two pretty rare videos , please *Share, if you enjoy these odd/ shortened part2 channel ,never monetised , DS is our way of life and I'd pay myself to hear more from him ! , Thanks again Michael đ
In 2024âŠTool (so your brother, RB) are doing SO wellâŠSufficient to see YOUR and I fans would LOVE to see you David play a guest spot with Porcupine Tree!âŠNine Horses is stunning.
Is David ok. I can imagine a gifted misanthrope with deep sensitivity must be affected by Americans devolution. The assumption is heâs somehow found a sense of separation from Americas culture? Heâs been a aesthetic anchor for me since 1980, David if anything else has proven fairly unpredictable walking away from what could have been a profitable decade. I held a strange resentment after Hammersmith in 82, which funnily enough I hold onto still, my weak fan pathology I guess . Obscure Alternatives , in Vogue & Rhodesia , I guess weâre perceived by me as a pleasant place to visit, unfortunately David was obviously disappointed with the growing outcome of Japan. If heâs healthy, happy & successful then Iâm ok with this lingering melancholy i still feel 40 years on.
I feel much the same way. Was a true Japan fan, loved them and went to their gigs. I saw them in Brighton on same tour I think and did see them in Hammersmith Odeon too (the lobby was full of David clones). Fabulous shows and fabulous memories. The fact that Iâm / we are still listening to David definitely confirms that love.
I worry about David. He doesnât sound well. Disappearing for 14 years isnât a good sign. It suggests depression. I think his divorce was a real blow to his soul as well.
Agreed, in fact it would make a interesting discussion ,,, Is he just depressed, or like Sinead O'Connor , { hopefully not any time soon] will he be taken seriously after he leaves this mortal coil ? I'd be another Morrissey , especially at NME
Iâd heard he had had a back injury of some kind. I can tell you from personal experience, it can have serious psychological affects on a person, aside from the physical pain.
It's true, his back injury dates from early Japan during a Tour in Australia, he fell from the stage and they immediately took him to the hospital and i think it was a really severe injury because he needed injections for the pain and i believe they told him to rest but they needed to keep touring and record so he could've possibly worsen his case and caused irreversible damage to his back and for this you can tell of how he was more active in stage vs early 80s performances, where he's moving less and playing the piano more â@@sama3033
Please , if youve liked this interview ,check my first (non profit , Non moneytised at any point to myself, nor would I want too!!! to the people who so kindly allow us to store this, the genius of David Sylvian and the other amazing musicians, composers David worked with Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn RIP, Robert Dean (Ryuichi Sakamoto rip, and The Yellow Magic Orchestra , Robert Fripp, to name just a few of many, * and the fans in the East, without you, it would highly be unlikely we'd be here now,, radio, TV stations around the globe, thank you,) I started, with mainly Japan, our way of life , material,, if you've not seen The Making of Brilliant trees , Youll wanna free up your night and pour a Beer , ty again youtube.com/@DarranJHankey66 Also to you, the fans, Godspeed.....
I think the light has gone out in his soul..... America made Sylvian boring. Bowie, too, was more interesting before he uprooted to USA ( i heard he lived in NYC because thats where Iman wanted to be).
Thank you , and Welcome , if you like all things @Davidsylvian.com and Japan , check out my 1st channel more dedicated to Japan as The Band , [ CZcams locked me out after I got mugged,and couldn't pass 2 stage verification,god knows,I've been thru fire and ice , they still won't allow simple ID security I'd easily pass,,it's more to do with I won't consider making $ and monetising material kindly owned,but shared with us,the fans by David ,Richie,Steve,Robert Dean,and Hands,/Virgin ,, } but whilst here,I'd still like to thank Paul www.nightporter.co.uk for all his past knowledge , I'd highly recommend all to visit his site,but please,don't use any material unless you contact Paul, it cost him lots of pennies and time ,thx Paul,,, ] feel free, I try and keep my uploads David Sylvian related, we all may have 00000s of miles between eachother,yet have 1 thing in common , the love of listening to David's solo career and Japan's,,it was "Our way of life'
Im so glad that all who support our "way of life*/ our generation fans didn't jump on a certain reply i couldnt not put rite yesterday , im wondering now if he was mixing David up with "Sylvain Sylvain*? Whom again is part of Rock history ,a very important part too of Japan ,period, ill leave that comment on in case anyone wants to poloitely add ? Feel free , but remember why we are listening,and who too, the genius of DS and his very much missed prescence with him now retired *through ill health* ,he still is very much still working with many ventures , i feel blessed we all can find a different meaning to Davids / japans work , rhe legends ,Ryuichi sakamoto sadly passed , rip Mick karn , never emulated to this day rip ,to all who along the way we've grown older with , and new fans, Enjoy this genius đ thank you , Lastly ,if i see any foul language which the real fans never used or do on the comment ( nb im not naming this egregious comment from someone who thinks DS is weak for living nearly 29 years stateside picked up an American accent ? I have old ears , but i don't hear Charton Heston, odd words,maybe thats having a ex wife , gorgeous ill add ,and two beautiful American born daughters , i think id be asking "why he sounds like DS on Adolescent Sex PR interview , god bless you all ,please * as David did, Create .... Dont Hate
Create don't hate. I think that's my takeaway from an otherwise rambling comment and I m going to try to live by that as there's too much anger and annoyance in my world but DS has shown me another path
I think the light has gone out of his soul..... America made Sylvian boring. Bowie, too, was more interesting before he uprooted to USA ( i heard he lived in NYC because thats where Iman wanted to be).
Id like to share a link with you guys , it's a good interview with Rob Dean , pity Questions i feel the Japan fan weren't asked , i don't do Cliche, but times like this we sometimes wanna ask the typical ones ,,, theres that lost for eords problem, eg if we all got to ask David,Steve, Richie a Question, id really have to ask myself "What dont we know "? What would i like to know ,, anyway , here's the link , please give the guy a like, hes a humble guy whom i believe is a neighbour tp Rob in Costa Rica ,,, Wishing you a very happy upcoming 2024, thank you for a really great year after loosong access to my ,as i call now Part 1 channel , god bless you Ron Dean interview youtube.com/@Fairfaxcitymusic?si=yS1zgA7GFRTWilyY
Thatâs an interesting question given his restless exploration and evolution. David strikes me an artist of both intense sophistication and rare integrity. I feel his best and most fully-realized solo material is on Gone to Earth and Secrets of the Beehive. The closest he came to this vision with Japan early on would be tracks like âGhostsâ or âNightporterâ. Iâm a big fan of the Rain Tree Crow album and feel as fans we were blessed to hear him revisit an even better synthesis of what was possible for him in a band setting.
i'm sorry if this sounds rude but i'm just curious, what caused his speaking voice to be so raspy now? is it because of age or his smoking or both???? i can't tell.
I'd say age, the adopted American slight accent , pretty sure David stopped smoking years ago , his Baritone voice now always dominant , a million miles away from the Days of mid "Japan,post break up " where I still say if you listen on tracks like Lovers on Main street, Adolescent sex , I hear a " Mad Ade Edmondson " when he played Vivian on The Young ones ,,, but who knows, Energmatic, chilled, maybe a glass of Red Wine or two or Jamaican Woodbine, he's still the legend we all love , thank you for your comment by the way ,,,ps ,,, check out my link in the channel description and have a listen at a few different settings during Tours with Japan , he was always I think more laid back when he had his sidekick ,Mick Karn with him ( rip Mick ) Anyway , glad you enjoyed it sir âŁïžđ
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Possible to annotate your welcome comment ? I think we just need to keep David Sylvian in the equation here , many ,myself included speculatively discuss him and as energmatic he is ,myself , I feel we have not had a finale recording from David , as we know he's got a studio full of unpublished material , especially from The Robert Fripp sessions , who knows if there's any more work with Brother Steve , and of course Richie that may be a possible inclusion of a last album , I mean who doesn't ,who wouldn't love another album to totally give to not just a old audience and fans,but so so many who are /,have found David Sylvian and Japan in their Fathers,even Fathers Fathers collection , thanks again.
I love a lot of David's work but much of the last few albums has been awful. Hard to believe that the the person who wrote Secrets of the Beehive and Gone to Earth also wrote the dire Manafon.
Art is first and foremost about personal expression, not about creating product strictly to appease an audience, and in that sense DS has remained just as true to himself, and thus artisticly alive and vital, through Manafon as with Brilliant Trees, a quality very rare in aging recording artists and musicians.
@@nnickdl that's a pretentious copout, you could say the same about Timmy Mallet or Mr Blobby. 'Playing the Schoolhouse ' is utter shite and nonsense, and I think too much of DS to pretend any different. Not all 'art' is equal, much of it is worthless.
made some great music promoted the postmodern transgender chic on behalf of the corporate industrial cultural shepherds uneasy whiff of arrogance and hubris thinly disguised as a kind of poetic sophistication despite that, they made some great music, once you unpack it.
An amazing man in many ways.
David may not wish to listen back to his music with Japan but if he did I'm pretty sure he'd be proud of the music he made then.
Amazing sound, great music imo.
He may not choose to listen but I'm on it all the time! x
Iâm very late to hear this but hearing his thoughts as of a year and a half ago is such a treat.
Iâm so very happy to hear that David still considers Japanâs work to be some of the best at the time even though they didnât, and still donât, get the recognition they deserve(d).
While David may be selective about what he shares Iâm so grateful for what he does via any medium.
A master returns,please stay and shine your light into this space
For me
Most beautiful voice
In solar system
Lirics
Music
Esoteric diamond in music sky
Most beautiful man on blue planet
Very unique poet
Song
Gentle
Evokative
Senzual
All opus
Japan 1978
1984..
Brilliant trees
Today
15 11 2023
Colours may life
I surrender
Greetings from
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A great interview. A true artist. Nice to hear him after all these many years and feel he is grounded, confident in the direction he is taking and happy
Enthralling. I'm so glad he spoke.
I love this man
Wonderful interview. Such a deep and thoughtful soul. A true artist!
Life goes on, and shapes you appropriately if you are lucky; David a fine testament to this.
His outlook on life is so Unselfish , spot on there Steve đ
Thank you for this I absolutely love listening to David speak especially after such a long time
Our pleasure!
David not looking back at the work of Japan reminds me of Prince, who also always looked forward and didn't like to look back. David, however, takes it to the next level by not playing Japan songs when he toured. Prince, on the other hand DID play much of his older music from his career.
I think it would've been great had David had the intellect and optimism to fully look back at the work he created with Japan because the five albums of work greatly inspired me. It had structure and commerciality in a way that disappeared from David's solo work as it progressed. All that Japan music going back to their first album has touched countless lives throughout the planet and it's full of passion, spirit, innovation, intelligence, fearlessness and gravitas.
Personally, I think if David were to look back at all the songs he created with Japan, maybe he would be inspired by some of the music of that era of his life and reinterpret the musical styles into new music that he would create in the 21st century.
As David's solo career progressed and he moved away from songwriting in a traditional and commercial sense, his music resonated with me less and less.
To me, the peak of Japan was Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Quiet Life. By the time of Tin Drum, it lacked the upbeat, dynamic, danceable quality that songs like Life in Tokyo, Methods of Dance, Gentleman Take Polaroids, Halloween, European Son and Quiet Life and even the glorious Swing exhibited.
I feel they should've explored that direction a lot more than they did because that was the musical direction they took that inspired me the most then and to this day.
I was taken aback when their final album Tin Drum arrived. Not only was founding guitarist Rob Dean gone, but so was that exhilarating sound in the songs mentioned above. It almost became a David Sylvian solo album in sound and scope and its the only album of theirs I have no need to revisit because it's such a disappointing departure to me. I can't get over David deliberately walking away from the New Romantic meets Disco type dance style that I absolutely adored. I was gobsmacked and still am.
On a side note when David was talking about his creative involvement with the album covers, it always bothered me with Japan's 3rd, 4th and 5th albums that only David was on the cover. I always felt that since Japan was a band, all five members should have been on the cover in an artistic way, except of course for their final album Tin Drum, which would've been the four of them minus guitarist Rob Dean.
Ultimately by David being so resistant to looking back, he's doing his legacy a disservice. How glorious would it be for him to be involved in the reissue of Japan's back catalogue, complete with up-to-date liner notes and essays written by him.
Also he could go back in and craft new remixes and new re-imaginings of Japan's past work, be involved in the remastering as well as release any unreleased songs and demos that have never come out. He could even reassemble the remaining members Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Rob Dean to finish any unfinished songs they may have in their collection of unreleased works.
By bringing up musician Scott Walker, it's almost like David is using Scott's disinterest in looking back as an excuse to justify him not looking back.
At the end of the day I'm disappointed that David has not listened to a note of Japan's music since the band broke up. It's disappointing, depressing and sad. Of course it's his choice. I just don't agree with it.
I feel personally this is the finest comment , unedited I'll add ,I've ever read on a feed, wow ., , adding to that you'd have done a far far better interview too , godbless you sir , keep the faith đđ
â@@dazzp2Thank you. Go back and read it again. I made some changes and additions to make it even better.
The thing with Tin Drum is its Chinese-influenced sound. The album revolved around that theme, and while I do think it's a great album, I also noticed some of the things you mentioned. It was somewhat "gimmicky", and while it worked ("Ghosts" was their biggest hit), it didn't do so without taking a huge toll on the band's emotional range, and I find Dave in particular being the most affected member by such constraints. Like you said, there is no upbeat quality like in Methods of Dance, to which I also add there is no emotionally touching songs like Nightporter on it (and Ghosts is not at that level).
The irony is that, while David had the aforementioned limitations, it was his brother Steve who benefited the most with the album, as I find his drum work in the album very stellar, to the point I feel he puts at the same level of quality as Mick Karn, who, suffice to say, was an incredibly versatile musician. The difference between Mick and Steve is that Mick's quirkiness gave him some sort of independence from the rest of the band, while Steve was mostly the pillar for it.
Thank you so much for this. I think David is fine. His Instagram page is amazing! He's still got it, he is simply expressing himself in a different way now. Once an artist, always an artist.
Thank you Donnie for your input , I absolutely agree , it's fascinating work to view , you through David's work,his albums, musical journey over the years I hope to see many more / hopefully hear from David soon , it was awesome to hear this , so thank you
I'd at this point like to wish everyone a very well earned Christmas holiday that's upcoming , another year nearly gone, and best wishes for 2024 , I thank you for your support on my channels , the first I dedicated more to Japan , (thanks there to Paul www.nightporter.co.uk) and to the other band members all the best , and raising a glass to you Mr Mick Karn rip , a true pioneer , without you , well,pretty certain I'd not be typing this ....Thank you all đ
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Iâve followed his career, out of Japan and really latched on to his genius when Gone to Earth came out. It remains a singular masterpiece in my opinion, Spirit of the Beehive not far behind. Wish heâd given many more interviews but as an introvert I understand his need for isolation.
Hi, hope you'd help moderate my upload as I'm at times offline due to work , please accept moderation post , I've removed a comment tonight "DS is horrible " , so things like this I'll not accept and I hope you'll help keep these people off the thread . Thanks Darran Hankey
@@dazzp2 I'd be happy to moderate. Thanks for asking.
Anyone who says DS is horrible should keep his opinions to himself. I might understand if your sole intake was methamphetamine-fueled thrash metal, otherwise makes little sense to me.
Love this so much thank you for posting. A truly incredible artist, from Japan to Rain Tree Crow , his solo work and anything else he touched. There's just too many songs I love, all the snippets you played in this clip are wonderful.
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thank you†Iâm so glad to hear he speaking!
David Sylvian has above all stayed true to himself . a real artist creating from the heart .I consider myself a massive Japan fan but I understand why he had to break away to pursue where his real creative side lies . above all he's living his life happy and not in the constraints of a band or hungry record company .
I agree totally , I've since I first heard *The Tenant* from Obscure Alternatives , followed with the timeless track from QLife album ,* The Other Side of Life " was David's Vision , I couldn't see it at the time I was too young , but as I've re evaluated over time who would agree these two tracks , I mean by the time GTP was released , it's different level pure magic with (eg Nightporter release}that leading into Tin Drum . But I'd be interested in a few thoughts , I'll post that QT,, thanks again and happy Xmas to you sir đâïž
thank you for this upload.
i absolutely adore david. truly the most underrated musician that ever lived.
Pushing back the boundaries as ever â€đđŒđ
An absolute genius saw Japan in 81/82 & Sylvian many times , Iâve come back to listen again & he sound like he is weak in his speaking voice , I hope heâs well I have been musically on his journey from the beginning until now , I heard his vocals on the French artist track & I have to admit vocally he sounds amazing
Thanks Tony , you never forget these gigs , priceless memories đ
Thank you, I really appreciate this!!
There are millions of us that appreciate you, DavidâŠWe ask nothing of you (cause you've already given us so much)âŠBut if you wish to elaborate, we are here with youâŠâŠâŠđ
Japan were a really underrated band
What it was , Japan were very rated in an * over rated era of "talentless bands*/ one hit Wonderboys and girls , singing about Love, repeated verses x 12 in a 3 minute 7" single ,,I'll not be unfair to name the typical band etc because they may mean something to others , but just look who was in the Top 20 album chart in November 1981 when Tin Drum was released , it'll answer my comment , but you are spot on ...All the best
I'll be honest. Been a very long-term fan of Sylvian (since 'Tin Drum' was first released), but I do find his more abstract, experimental work frustrating and, frankly, a bit boring. Still, he can knock out a great song when he's up for it, so I've always stuck around for those rare concessions to harmony and structure. Especially enjoyed his work with Sakamoto (RIP).
Wow, great stuff!
Im going to add people to moderate the great comments as ive been so busy,ive recently lost my mum and its hit home quite bad ,, i think we all love the fact David Sylvian is still very much a spontaneous energmatic genius , i keep thinking "Hes not released his final work " to a audience thats as much new to David Sylvian as he is to many ,someone we've grown wiser with ( we are as old as we feel eh)
Id just like to paste my reply that is below and i get it , some are so unsure how we feel , we , i know i do , would love to think "we've not heard a final album from David ..Respect and peace to you all ..đâïž
Possible to annotate your welcome comment ? I think we just need to keep David Sylvian in the equation here , many ,myself included speculatively discuss him and as energmatic he is ,myself , I feel we have not had a finale recording from David , as we know he's got a studio full of unpublished material , especially from The Robert Fripp sessions , who knows if there's any more work with Brother Steve , and of course Richie that may be a possible inclusion of a last album , I mean who doesn't ,who wouldn't love another album to totally give to not just a old audience and fans,but so so many who are /,have found David Sylvian and Japan in their Fathers,even Fathers Fathers collection , thanks again
Amazing interview
thank you , glad you enjoyed it
I have listened to this very interesting interview many many times . As Iâve said Iâm a huge Sylvian fan for so many years Back to Japan days ridiculed by so many friends as Puffy Blokes in Make up ? . As an ex Dj if Iâd ventured to play any Japan tracks Iâd .
The thing that annoyed Japan was it wasnt as David said " fancy dress, he hated the NEW ROMANTIC circle so much, they all said way back during the first album drop, its our way of life, they were the band bare in mind who upported Blue oyster cult New york Dolls ?? paul help me on that NYD, id encourage anyone to visit Pual Lymer unnoficial real deal Japan site its incredible and took him years to accuilate his great colection, not just sweat n tears, but ÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁ too, so please repect his site, ask paul for prior permission if youd like to share even donae a jpeg here there www.nightporter.co.uk thanks guys
Incredible
Thank you very much @Michaelroach , it is wonderful listening to @DavidSylvian after a long time away ,hopefully getting stronger too , I'd like personally to have heard the interview move towards DS feelings of today's up and his personal favourite ( if any ?) new comers , I feel that with his creativity ,even listening to Adolescent sex through to album 5, Tin Drum it actually sounds ,not being biased , timeless ,even the Ariola Hands snubbed first two Japan albums have not surprisingly being listened too at last ! the irony being what /what good/even moreso Bad artistes were in the UK charts in 77/78, Sex Pistols to Rod Stewart ,the first ok ,I love NMTB , but again I'm having a ball tbh ,I'm less stressed these days and just locking one's self in my "Old Lads" pad of a Saturday and savouring Post Brilliant Trees where I got into the House scene at The Hacienda çto right into the early Britpop and Oasis V Blur era.But as I say ,great to hear you @DavidSylvian, also would like to hear people's thoughts on( if there's any truth in all you read ?) The piles of finished recordings with @RobertFripp and possibly with the genius we lost this year @Ryuichisakamoto? I've felt from the first Japan themed channel I did it took a lot of favours and special thanks go to @PaulRymer for help with info from the best one man fan site www.nightporter.co.uk ,and my 2 really amazing good,loyal Japanese guys for letting me grab two pretty rare videos , please *Share, if you enjoy these odd/ shortened part2 channel ,never monetised , DS is our way of life and I'd pay myself to hear more from him ! , Thanks again Michael đ
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Thank you â€ïž
In 2024âŠTool (so your brother, RB) are doing SO wellâŠSufficient to see YOUR and I fans would LOVE to see you David play a guest spot with Porcupine Tree!âŠNine Horses is stunning.
We can only hope đ
Is David ok. I can imagine a gifted misanthrope with deep sensitivity must be affected by Americans devolution. The assumption is heâs somehow found a sense of separation from Americas culture? Heâs been a aesthetic anchor for me since 1980, David if anything else has proven fairly unpredictable walking away from what could have been a profitable decade. I held a strange resentment after Hammersmith in 82, which funnily enough I hold onto still, my weak fan pathology I guess . Obscure Alternatives , in Vogue & Rhodesia , I guess weâre perceived by me as a pleasant place to visit, unfortunately David was obviously disappointed with the growing outcome of Japan. If heâs healthy, happy & successful then Iâm ok with this lingering melancholy i still feel 40 years on.
I wish he's lighten up a bit though. He just seems to take himself so very seriously.
I feel much the same way. Was a true Japan fan, loved them and went to their gigs. I saw them in Brighton on same tour I think and did see them in Hammersmith Odeon too (the lobby was full of David clones). Fabulous shows and fabulous memories. The fact that Iâm / we are still listening to David definitely confirms that love.
I worry about David. He doesnât sound well. Disappearing for 14 years isnât a good sign. It suggests depression. I think his divorce was a real blow to his soul as well.
Agreed, in fact it would make a interesting discussion ,,, Is he just depressed, or like Sinead O'Connor , { hopefully not any time soon] will he be taken seriously after he leaves this mortal coil ? I'd be another Morrissey , especially at NME
Iâd heard he had had a back injury of some kind. I can tell you from personal experience, it can have serious psychological affects on a person, aside from the physical pain.
Life goes on, and shapes you appropriately if lucky
It's true, his back injury dates from early Japan during a Tour in Australia, he fell from the stage and they immediately took him to the hospital and i think it was a really severe injury because he needed injections for the pain and i believe they told him to rest but they needed to keep touring and record so he could've possibly worsen his case and caused irreversible damage to his back and for this you can tell of how he was more active in stage vs early 80s performances, where he's moving less and playing the piano more â@@sama3033
Did he have the "COVID" Vax. Lots of people suffering harms globally since the worldwide rollout......
Please , if youve liked this interview ,check my first (non profit , Non moneytised at any point to myself, nor would I want too!!! to the people who so kindly allow us to store this, the genius of David Sylvian and the other amazing musicians, composers David worked with Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn RIP, Robert Dean (Ryuichi Sakamoto rip, and The Yellow Magic Orchestra , Robert Fripp, to name just a few of many, * and the fans in the East, without you, it would highly be unlikely we'd be here now,, radio, TV stations around the globe, thank you,) I started, with mainly Japan, our way of life , material,, if you've not seen The Making of Brilliant trees , Youll wanna free up your night and pour a Beer , ty again
youtube.com/@DarranJHankey66
Also to you, the fans, Godspeed.....
I think the light has gone out in his soul..... America made Sylvian boring. Bowie, too, was more interesting before he uprooted to USA ( i heard he lived in NYC because thats where Iman wanted to be).
I would like to know where I can listen to the full version.I found that the episode is not currently available on the Radio 6 official website.
His voice is so different
He sounded better as a Londoner.
He sounds like he is supposed to sound. A 64 year old man who has lived in America for close to half his life now.@@ajs41
@@ajs41 seems you can take Catford out of the boy.....
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Thank you , and Welcome , if you like all things @Davidsylvian.com and Japan , check out my 1st channel more dedicated to Japan as The Band , [ CZcams locked me out after I got mugged,and couldn't pass 2 stage verification,god knows,I've been thru fire and ice , they still won't allow simple ID security I'd easily pass,,it's more to do with I won't consider making $ and monetising material kindly owned,but shared with us,the fans by David ,Richie,Steve,Robert Dean,and Hands,/Virgin ,, } but whilst here,I'd still like to thank Paul www.nightporter.co.uk for all his past knowledge , I'd highly recommend all to visit his site,but please,don't use any material unless you contact Paul, it cost him lots of pennies and time ,thx Paul,,, ] feel free, I try and keep my uploads David Sylvian related, we all may have 00000s of miles between eachother,yet have 1 thing in common , the love of listening to David's solo career and Japan's,,it was "Our way of life'
Im so glad that all who support our "way of life*/ our generation fans didn't jump on a certain reply i couldnt not put rite yesterday , im wondering now if he was mixing David up with "Sylvain Sylvain*? Whom again is part of Rock history ,a very important part too of Japan ,period, ill leave that comment on in case anyone wants to poloitely add ? Feel free , but remember why we are listening,and who too, the genius of DS and his very much missed prescence with him now retired *through ill health* ,he still is very much still working with many ventures , i feel blessed we all can find a different meaning to Davids / japans work , rhe legends ,Ryuichi sakamoto sadly passed , rip Mick karn , never emulated to this day rip ,to all who along the way we've grown older with , and new fans, Enjoy this genius đ thank you ,
Lastly ,if i see any foul language which the real fans never used or do on the comment ( nb im not naming this egregious comment from someone who thinks DS is weak for living nearly 29 years stateside picked up an American accent ? I have old ears , but i don't hear Charton Heston, odd words,maybe thats having a ex wife , gorgeous ill add ,and two beautiful American born daughters , i think id be asking "why he sounds like DS on Adolescent Sex PR interview , god bless you all ,please * as David did, Create .... Dont Hate
Create don't hate. I think that's my takeaway from an otherwise rambling comment and I m going to try to live by that as there's too much anger and annoyance in my world but DS has shown me another path
@@rachelar Respect to you.....
I think the light has gone out of his soul..... America made Sylvian boring. Bowie, too, was more interesting before he uprooted to USA ( i heard he lived in NYC because thats where Iman wanted to be).
Id like to share a link with you guys , it's a good interview with Rob Dean , pity Questions i feel the Japan fan weren't asked , i don't do Cliche, but times like this we sometimes wanna ask the typical ones ,,, theres that lost for eords problem, eg if we all got to ask David,Steve, Richie a Question, id really have to ask myself "What dont we know "? What would i like to know ,, anyway , here's the link , please give the guy a like, hes a humble guy whom i believe is a neighbour tp Rob in Costa Rica ,,, Wishing you a very happy upcoming 2024, thank you for a really great year after loosong access to my ,as i call now Part 1 channel , god bless you
Ron Dean interview
youtube.com/@Fairfaxcitymusic?si=yS1zgA7GFRTWilyY
Loosening up a bit towards the end.
Agreed, if you listen to this one , I hear a defensive David czcams.com/video/08BSjOH1RJ0/video.htmlsi=9Kg_Y6Zh_ktrKmPU
Out of interest , what early Japan material could you hear David's Vision any particular track ?
Thatâs an interesting question given his restless exploration and evolution. David strikes me an artist of both intense sophistication and rare integrity. I feel his best and most fully-realized solo material is on Gone to Earth and Secrets of the Beehive. The closest he came to this vision with Japan early on would be tracks like âGhostsâ or âNightporterâ. Iâm a big fan of the Rain Tree Crow album and feel as fans we were blessed to hear him revisit an even better synthesis of what was possible for him in a band setting.
i'm sorry if this sounds rude but i'm just curious, what caused his speaking voice to be so raspy now? is it because of age or his smoking or both???? i can't tell.
I'd say age, the adopted American slight accent , pretty sure David stopped smoking years ago , his Baritone voice now always dominant , a million miles away from the Days of mid "Japan,post break up " where I still say if you listen on tracks like Lovers on Main street, Adolescent sex , I hear a " Mad Ade Edmondson " when he played Vivian on The Young ones ,,, but who knows, Energmatic, chilled, maybe a glass of Red Wine or two or Jamaican Woodbine, he's still the legend we all love , thank you for your comment by the way ,,,ps ,,, check out my link in the channel description and have a listen at a few different settings during Tours with Japan , he was always I think more laid back when he had his sidekick ,Mick Karn with him ( rip Mick )
Anyway , glad you enjoyed it sir âŁïžđ
Please *Keep offensive comments off my channel about mine and millions of others lifelong hero , #davidsylvian.He may like us all not like his , herslf at times , but hatred comments , ive always said , if this was TV and you dont like something , change channel like notmal people , this aint no different
*MODERATORS* WILL REMOVE at his,/her discretion these posts......
@_TB808 That's why I have 2 moderators , working on the oil rigs I ain't always time
, 3 mods if you'd help. Thanks for your input BTW
He thinks too much..... a luxury most of us do not have.
His melodies and mannered vocal style became stale yet his backing became free. For Christ's sake free your voice David!
Possible to annotate your welcome comment ? I think we just need to keep David Sylvian in the equation here , many ,myself included speculatively discuss him and as energmatic he is ,myself , I feel we have not had a finale recording from David , as we know he's got a studio full of unpublished material , especially from The Robert Fripp sessions , who knows if there's any more work with Brother Steve , and of course Richie that may be a possible inclusion of a last album , I mean who doesn't ,who wouldn't love another album to totally give to not just a old audience and fans,but so so many who are /,have found David Sylvian and Japan in their Fathers,even Fathers Fathers collection , thanks again.
@@dazzp2 has he retired?
I love a lot of David's work but much of the last few albums has been awful.
Hard to believe that the the person who wrote Secrets of the Beehive and Gone to Earth also wrote the dire Manafon.
I hate to say it , but I agree. Iâm stuck in Assemblage ! How shitty is that
@@TheObscureAlternative nothing wrong with Assemblage, great compilation
I loved Manafon
Art is first and foremost about personal expression, not about creating product strictly to appease an audience, and in that sense DS has remained just as true to himself, and thus artisticly alive and vital, through Manafon as with Brilliant Trees, a quality very rare in aging recording artists and musicians.
@@nnickdl that's a pretentious copout, you could say the same about Timmy Mallet or Mr Blobby.
'Playing the Schoolhouse ' is utter shite and nonsense, and I think too much of DS to pretend any different.
Not all 'art' is equal, much of it is worthless.
made some great music
promoted the postmodern transgender chic on behalf of the corporate industrial cultural shepherds
uneasy whiff of arrogance and hubris thinly disguised as a kind of poetic sophistication
despite that, they made some great music, once you unpack it.
Thanks for your comments đ
The best compliment I can pay David Sylvian is that I almost lost my virginity to 'Secrets Of The Beehive'.
Thanks for the comment Nick â€ïž
thatâs almost a compliment
His accent sounds very mid-atlantic, generic these days......