DAVID SYLVIAN *Brilliant Trees* the Berlin Sessions
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- David Sylvian has posted an incredible 40-minute film of the Brilliant Trees sessions on the samadhisound vimeo account.
David writes:
Brilliant Trees sessions . Berlin . 1983 . raw camera footage
This raw footage shot on, what’s now seen as a primitive camera but which was a top of the line consumer product at the time, a massive, unwieldily object, was documented by Yuka Fujii. I’ve put the material together in the order it was recorded to give a very general idea of the process of development. It’s been my practice to work closely with each individual musician since my earliest days with the band in an attempt to get the best results. I’ve always maintained the band prepared me for working with others, gave me the confidence to work with my peers, the ‘newcomers’ in the room all being older than myself (25). At this point in time Ryuichi’s english was very rudimentary (this was to change radically within the next ten years or so) so we had to communicate as economically as possible, or rather, 95% of the exchange was purely musical. Yuka and Peter Barakan would step in when greater explication was needed. Holger’s english remained consistent throughout the years i knew him. Again, subtleties could be lost so the dialogue was relatively basic. These sessions in Berlin were my first step in creating what would become ‘Brilliant trees’ and my initial move away from the structure of the band. It was one of the happiest recording experiences I can recall while signed with a major label. Because of the success of having everyone meet in Berlin, a city native to no one involved, it felt like an adventure. People arrived with a spirit of openness and receptivity. I went on to repeat this process with albums such as ‘Secrets of the Beehive’, ‘Rain Tree Crow’, and ‘The First Day’ among others.
I’ve left a lot of Jon’s conversation in as it’s of interest. In one section he’s explaining the nature of raga and how he came to it by working with renowned Indian singer/teacher Pandit Pran Nath. He was also intimating that, as ‘Brilliant Trees’ asked that he play in the western tradition, ‘steps’ as he describers it, he didn’t see how his performance could be incorporated into the title track. I persevered. He returned to his hotel room that evening to work on it and, overnight, came up with something so beautiful and complimentary to the piece, that moved away from raga (outside of the coda), and gave us one of the rare, if not unique recordings, of Jon playing in the western tradition.
Besides the limited nature of my vocabulary, the paired down nature of our exchanges for the reasons given above, my only regret is that I didn’t use Holger’s guitar solo on ‘Red Guitar’. At the time I felt it a little lightweight compared to the mix Steve Nye was prepping. I would now mix it quite differently pushing the drums way back (from the mid 70s through the 80s drums were often foregrounded, a trend I wasn’t fond of. I fought for a change of approach on ‘Beehive’ and that’s about the time when things began to resemble how I’d initially imagined the material. (There are always exceptions of course, ‘weathered wall’, ‘Before the Bullfight’ are just two examples). I loved Holger dearly and wish I’d imortalised his solo in some capacity. If it still exists on multitrack all is not lost.
I came away from Berlin with an incomplete album and preceded to write a few remaining pieces to complement the best of what I had. “The Ink in the Well’, ‘Nostalgia’ and ‘Backwaters’ were added, ‘Blue of Noon’, an alternate version of ‘Forbidden Colours’, and a new track composed with Ryuichi were, with the exception of the latter, to find a home elsewhere. ‘Blue of Noon’ was originally a vocal piece but I felt this version didn’t hold together and, in any case, was out of place in the context of the album. Virgin released a working rough mix of the track as the B-side of a single.
I hope the mutual respect and good humour of everyone involved comes across along with their seriousness and committed nature to the material. Rarely has this proved otherwise for me. In this respect I feel very fortunate. From this session I made lifelong friends, a trend that was to continue for many years to come.
david sylvian july 2021
in order of appearance: Ronny Drayton . David Sylvian . Ryuichi Sakamoto . Holger Czukay . Jon Hassell . Steve Nye. RIP Mick Karn, Japan, more than 5 guys, Japan and David Sylvian, IT was A way of Life 🙏🇯🇵🙏🙏🙏
© david sylvian / yuka fujii
All CREDITS David Sylvian ©©©©©©©© ,
Thank you David for Sharing your journey with us all with this incredible personal video , , myself included, Millions would love to see a Tour one more time 🙏.Your past work with Steve Jensen,Richard Barbieri,Mick Karn ( RIP)Rob Dean ,( including Ryuichi Sakamito /Steve Nye, is a piece of history ,Japan still annoylingly known as "New Romantics", your reply was priceless, "You weren't Fancy Dress", You still are "A Way of Life", Rip Mick Karn
Sylvian, Czukay, Hassell, and Sakamoto: Four incredibly unique talents. Four legends.
R.I.P. Ronny “Head” Drayton, one of the greatest and most underrated guitarists of all time.
Jon Hassels trumpet sound has got to be one of the most emotive and beautiful sounds that that instrument has ever produced. Absolute genius.
0:00 Ronny Drayton overdubbing guitar on "Pulling Punches"
3:00 David playing piano on "Blue of Noon"
3:56 David and Ryuichi Sakamoto composing "Blue of Noon"
10:19 Holger Czukay creating effect sounds for "Weathered Wall"
12:00 Holger and David recording effect sounds for "Weathered Wall"
18:43 Holger standing at the studio entrance (for David's polaroids photo sessions?)
18:55 Holger playing guitar for "Red Guitar" playing back at slow speed
20:07 Holger overdubbing guitar on "Red Guitar"
21:14 David, Holger experimenting for "Brilliant Trees" obeserved by Richard Barbieri
26:56 Jon Hassell overdubbing breathy trumpet on "Brilliant Trees"
34:50 David, Jon and Steve Nye experimenting with AMS effects for "Brilliant Trees"
39:13 David eating chocolate mousse
TY For your input, im a lifelong japan fan but got/lost my way with DS vision so its nice to actually read you die hard fans insight , i love the guy/s,,, rip mk/ id love b4 i leave this mortal realm to see him tour 1 last time,, i beleve there is amaing mateial unreleased with the great man R frith?/ anyway , love these posts, DS must know he would sell out any venue, but i forget, i saw japan on 11th dec 1980,or81? at Lancaster university , friday it was , i was 13 if it was 80,, i still got my ticket stub£4,,, months pocket money lol, im 55 soon and im worn out after 8hr shift, so tours gotta be heavy going unless you have jagger n richards blood! does anyone think we will see DS,Steve, richie, poss Ryuichi one more time? Thanks DS/Japan,,Qudrephenia said"A Way of life"",,,,,, JAPAN ,,, They ARE MINE,, again great comments , and we have a great back catologue ,peace, stay safe guys
Very very cool, fascinating seeing David/Ryuichi composing and everyone.... like being a fly in the studio in time. TKS
David eating chocolate mousse 😂
@@nickryan6787 That's the most laid back since the pic with Giorgio moroder I'd ever seen 🤘
@@DarranJHankey66 Rest in Paradise, Ronny Drayton, Jon Hassell and Holger Czukay. 😔🙏🏾🕊️♥️
Brilliant Trees is a solo MASTERPIECE! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What an absolute treat this is... The first album I seriously fell in love with in 1984 and to this very day my favourite album of all time... Listening to it washes over me with lovely warm memories of my youth... Thank you David sylvian
Totally agree. Also brings back bad memories and listening to Brilliant Trees sat on a cliff watching the waves wash in with moonlight. A time I didn't want to live anymore but this music got me through it. Thank you David.
well said brother... such a record is eternal🌈
I just watched it & indescribable emotions came over me. The Brilliant Trees album tattooed my soul in 1984.
To this day Brilliant Trees, Gone to Earth and Secrets of the Beehive are some of the most unique and truly beautiful albums that exist. Incredible privilege to see this footage. Thank you.
YES! PLUS Dead Bees on a cake and Blemish. Those 5 Sylvian albums speak to a certain human being.. A human being that you'll only meet at his live performances. I cant describe how wonderful it feels to be in the energy of David and his audience.
@@breakfastplan4518 agree , but we can also meet here?
@@jug3435 Of course we can 'meet' here. But 'Here' is NOT even remotely close to what I felt being at his shows. Very powerful indeed. A lot of healing energy at his shows and among his audience.
At 8.39.....it could be an Album sleeve cover......a great shot!
That guitar solo in Red Guitar which David didn’t include on the final mix, but heard in this video, was absolutely magical. Brilliant Trees, Gone To Earth and Secrets of the Beehive accompanied me throughout my late teens and early 20’s. They are works of such immense and indescribable beauty. I’m just grateful that I was privileged to grow up with them. Thanks David for being so talented and generous enough to share your gift, and thanks to the gentleman who posted this video. Marvellous.
Session with Sakamoto also did not enter the final mix, Blue Noon is released as a rarity
Nah. That solo just doesn’t fit.
Same here!
David finally chose for Mark Isham's trumpet solo, which did the trick for me in the song.
Вы не поверете,как нас много,разделяющих ваше мнение!!
The trumpet sound from Jon Hassel is just brilliant - no pun intended - I’ve always wondered how that was achieved. Mind blowing:)
Brilliant Trees is one of my all time fave albums not to mention the two that followed in the 80s. To see this footage of a rare and unique gem of an album being recorded after all these years is fascinating.
Absolutely true. Brilliant Trees, Alchemy, Secrets of the Beehive and Gone to Earth are really precious records.
That's basically how you craft a timeless, landmark album.
To think David was only in his mid 20's when he created this masterpiece is really quite phenomenal. To watch this intimate studio footage has only added to the allure of this already legendary recording. It has, and always will be, my favourite album ever. High praise indeed. You're a legend Mr Sylvian.
One of my favourite albums. Lovely to see the creative genius at work and the length he went too to get the sound he wanted.
What a beautiful footage! This Is the album of my Life! Thank you David Sylvian
when you have Holger Czukay or any member from CAN on your album, you are guaranteed absolute GOLD! Even today, those old CAN albums sound as if they were recorded within the last few years- So far ahead of their time, they were!
Absolutely! And all before Soon Over Babaluma were recorded on TWO track - mind blowing.
Yeah, CAN just aren’t celebrated enough, Tago Mago and Ege Bamyasi are the bomb. Being a teenage fan of Japan, I listened to his solo album, then Flux & Premonition, and those records, via Mr Czukay, led me to CAN . . . Also John Lydon going on about them all the time!
@@MrMusicbyMartin Virtually the entire Can discography is the bomb depending on your mood. Every album scratches a different itch. But yeah... Ege Bamyasi is near the top for me. "The Lost tapes" is mind-blowing with unreleased tracks that proved the band was future-proof in the 60's as well.
@@percyvolnar8010 I agree completely about the Lost Tapes, which is phenomenal. I’d be hard pressed to recommend everything they recorded, though - ‘Can Can’ and some of the other late-70s recordings were ill-advised but they can be forgiven these follies in the light of their early work’s consistent telepathic genius.
@@MrMusicbyMartin Well said. However, as i said earlier, Cans albums all scratch a different itch. I mean, if i had it my way, every Can album would sound and feel like Ege Bamyasi. But that also means can would have died sooner. This is what makes can so cool. They went against the grain. As for the Can-can album: That was the album where Holger Czukay's involvement was zero. I think the only thing he did on that particular album was editing. It still wasn't a bad album and only seemed that way if you compared it to the rest of their discography. Which says a lot. Can set the needle so damned high that even their worst sounded better than other stuff being released by other artists at that time. This is still a "Win" in my eyes.
Brilliant Trees is one of my favourite albums period. Nostalgia my fave track. Thanks David and guys.
It raises hairs on my arms does that track , it's immaculate 🙏
Nigel , "Nostalgia" is my favourite track , I think it's one of those tracks that is personal to many , be it life events, to present ,,thank you 🙏
absolutely : )
Thats my favourite track along with brilliant trees although the entire album is superb
RIP Czukay, Hassell, Sakamoto, and Drayton - you guys crafted something amazing that we will always be thankful for… 🥲
Oh my word what an absolute treat to come across this film - Brilliant Trees has been in my life since its release
David was ridiculously young releasing this masterpiece
It's crazy, he'd started a band, released five albums, and disbanded it, then made a solo album, and he was still only 26
@@crystalc1earsuch incredible talent and skill. Shame how it all ended up but I'm sure the people involved wouldn't have changed much. If David had the ability to seperate Japan from solo work and kept them both going, they'd be one of the most influential bands ever.
I recently read that this was the intention with the reunion project under the name Rain Tree Crow. It was going to be a more long-term collaboration of band members and not just those musicians performing David’s compositions. Unfortunately, old tensions arose, and we’ve been blessed with only one additional (brilliant) album from that hugely influential and visionary band.
@@matthew4694 Yes, I was excited when Rain Tree Crow was announced and bought that record as soon as it was released, but as you say, it ended up being rather short-lived…
One of my favorite albums ever. Had it on vinyl in 84. I appreciate getting a peek behind the curtain.
A truly stunning album. I wore my cassette version out in 84/85. Beautiful textures and songwriting that will always make this a classic album.
This LP has been turning for years in my ears, interesting to hear and see the genesis of it :)
Ronny Drayton's guitar part is outstanding on 'Pulling Punches'. That guitar part is a lesson on soul, funk, R&B and new wave guitar playing. People sleep on how lyrical the guitar part really is.
Agreed! Should have been a HUGE hit IMHO. ❤❤❤❤❤
I remember listening to a pirate radio station called Capital Radio in 1986, based in Dublin. It was the go-to station for alt heads and I was a budding musician, trying to find my way. The dj announced a track from Sylvian's new album, Gone To Earth and proceeded to play The Healing Place from the instrumentals side. I was fucking gobsmacked because I never knew music like that existed(I was 16). I thought, 'if that's the only song on the album like that, I'm buying it anyway". So I did. I nearly tripped over my spliff when I discovered there was a whole set of instrumentals on sides 3 and 4. Have never stopped listening to it, to this day. Same with Plight And Premonition.
Alchemy is great, came only as a tape I remember
Yes this piece is very special to me as well, although I’m a younger guy. But I used to record radio transmissions as well in my childhood. Your story is mesmerising, I love hearing old school stories like that. Cheers from Altay, Siberia
The guitarist at the start, that completely works in the track.
The first fourth world rock album? Brilliant Trees is a perfect blending of electronic experimentation, ambient atmospheres, highly crafted songs, and emotional vocals and lyrics. Sylvian definitely knew how to choose the perfect musicians for his projects.
I was always fascinated with the trumpet sound on the title track and to see it done in the flesh is extraordinary
Fantastic that this exists... Almost miraculous to see it so long after the album's release. Gone to Earth is my favourite album of all time and this is a very close second. What a delight (and relief!) it was when it appeared. I was horrified when Japan split, but from hearing Brilliant Trees could really see why David Sylvian wanted to/absolutely had to take his own path. I think it contains Jon Hassell's most lyrical playing too - Responding to the context seemed to pull something magical from his palette.
i adore all of holgers work. and it's wonderful to see all these great artists working together on something really unique
A MAZING , THANX TO POST IT
Sylvian has so much colors a la Debussy, which Debussy was inspired by orientalist music, the circle is complete
Brilliant Trees, Gone to Earth and Secrets of the Beehive are, IMO, David's holy trinity. This video is an absolute treat to see... thank you.
David Sylvian is a musical Genius and he knows how to bring together all the best top Avante Garde musicians to make sensitive romantic love songs and music he knows how to weave the music to touch your heart his list of collaboration is emense just to mention a few , Ryuchi sakamoto, Holgar czukay, John torn, Russell, Robert friip,and the list of amazing collaboration of musicians just goes on and on a spelldour wonder in the dreams of music why does David Sylvian succeed because he does deep research into the music he chooses every note like a poet chooses every word to write his poetry and David Sylvian is a poet
Thank you Mr D S for releasing this footage, as a 15 year old who bought this in 1985 this album has always stayed with me X
Me too. :D
Same!
This is pure magic, I still have Brilliant Trees on German vinyl from 1985 when I was living in Bavaria. This is so cool to see!!
This is incredible. I have this album on remastered CD (2 for 1 with 'Secrets Of The Beehive') and LP. I found 'Secrets Of The Beehive' used on vinyl while vacationing in Burlington, Vermont. A few weeks ago, I found 'Gone To Earth' used on cassette for $3. I just listened to the second half tonight, and stumbled upon this while looking for the tracklist. It is amazing how everything connects. This man and his work, is simply remarkable. A true artist.
36:27 i think this is the first time i've heard sylvian let out a real laugh!! how sweet
16:29 !!!!
Blue of Noon is one of my favorite pieces of music ever and to see these two geniuses creating it is momentous.
Brings back so many wonderful, musical memories. Wish I was back in 1984.
Me too..
And me....
Got the album for decades yet did not know it was recorded in Berlin. Nice video 🤠
Fascinating, how carefully Sylvian works with all the musicians together, without hurting anyones egos, but let flowing their creativity with clear communication.The result is a masterpiece.
If you don't have Sylvian's Snow Borne Sorrow, sometimes also known as Nine Horses, depending on what door you came in, it is stunning. Very rich stuff. My favorite of his.
AMAZING! I've played this album constantly since it first came out and I still pretty much know every little sound of it note for note -- if I were on a desert Island I could play Brilliant Trees without missing a note of it in my head.
That said, I'd NEVER even heard of Blue of Noon, and I thought I knew every note of Japan/Sylvian's entire catalog. I love this kind of piano from him, and I've only heard small fragments of it, like on "September's Here Again" and a very few others. I'll have to find Blue of Noon and I know it'll be one of my favorite pieces for the rest of my life. How many other "undiscovered" Sylvian gems have I missed?
I love hearing all the components of it as "raw material" and how they come up with so much material that they down-select and re-blend into the final whole. Especially Drayton's beautiful guitar work. This has added a huge new dimension to the entire performance for me. Amazing how brilliantly they work together and "mind meld" to create together. THANKS for posting this!
Je rêvais de voir ces sessions un jour , enfin nous pouvons voir la créativitée et l'harmonie entre les musiciens et David surtout avec Rui. Hassel est impressionant aussi, jespères une suite ...
I wish he would do melodic music like this again. Would love to see footage from Secrets of the beehive!
Just magical to see Sylvian and Sakamoto working together in the studio. What a treat these two were - I always felt, and still feel, that these two seemed to bring out the best in other.
amazing..............thanks for giving us access to this amazing time in his process
教授が言及していたJon Hassellのプロセスを見ることができてただただ感無量です。もちろんHolgerの秘儀も。藤井ユカさんありがとうございます。このアルバムは永遠のマスターピースです。
Wow I'm dyin' a lil bit right now. This is so great. I love David and Ryuichi Sakamoto (RIP) but I could watch Holger Czukay all day noodling around in the studio. There's just not enough of him to watch anywhere that I could find. One day all we'll have is there sonic legacies and that's why I love stuff like this. Thanks for posting ❤😊.
Oh, now I'm REALLY tweaking after watching Jon Hassell do that thing he does with his hands to his mouth.... I always thought that was an trumpet that was fed through some effects. Mind blown!! Thanks again.❤
Ive gotten pretty old and this is quite a whiles back already. Close to 40 years now.
David Sylvian; The worlds best kept musical secret of beauty.
That honour goes to Mark Hollis (RIP), although i do love David Sylvian!
Mark Hollis solo album is a stunner for sure. But David keeps that honour as he was black-pilling men long before it was a 'thing'.
Thank you for sharing these precious and creatious moments in life, David. You created the music of my life and I wish you and your beloved ones karma for whatever comes next. Your music will survive generations ... of that I am sure. Obrigado.
This album was my introduction to David Sylvian and it was love at first sight ( and listening). David has been part of my life since then. Interesting doc by the way. Thank you for uploading.
Amo profundamente a David Sylvian, su música esta mucho más allá de este mundo vulgar
What a gem.
This is incredible footage. Thank you. I remember having to special order this album, as it was only available on import, and being blown away when I finally got to hear it. It was so different to everything else at the time aand still stands up.
so great! and a wonderful album too.
Such talented people and beautiful music.Love David Sylvian's sound and imagery. Ryuichi Sakamoto's style is so distinctive and melodic 🌹❤️
Watching and listening after knowing this piece SO WELL this all gives a new and informed and broader range AND it feels like there is so much more that can be extracted and used in some capacity or form in a future project
Vincent
Uk
Thank you for this man!!!!!!!!!
Nice to see my old pal Holger.... I miss him dearly.
I love reading these comments on Post Japan/David's solo career, I was for a long time Devvoed when a band I first saw aged 14 split, I with excitement bought Brilliant trees and love that alb if not more today 37 years on,also it's great how many young people are listening to Japan's and DS back catalogue.The hypocrites that annoy me are articles and cuttings I still have( I've not decided whether to embarrass 2 journalists who still do what they do best ,BS and never see a band like these pair didn't late 70s early 80s with Japan,, one of which not long ago wrote how Immaculate and Timeless Japan were upon releasing Quiet life,loosing the Raw vocals David had on AS and OA with his sublime and perfect Baritone change in vocals ,ring a bell to any of the faithfull??) It at the time didn't make any of the 5 a Merc between them,never mind each !!! But I took a different musical transition , attending more gigs. Illegal mid 80s raves around The North , I went the Hacienda most weekends ,then the Likes of The Stone Roses, Carpets, Charlatans etc were moving in , so I over looked a lot of DS albums, so I'm going through them,gotta admit,I struggle with Blemish,, I don't think Rain Tree Crow should have happened regardless it was a project , I'm just glad I saw the last gig in London rather than Nagoya with 2 Pratt's in Panda suits making the coolest band in the world go against what ethics DS was ,and aimed towards with the other guys , it sadly was a sham , a dominant front man as well choreography leader ,it if you watch it, awful footage btw is a joke ...RIP MICK KARN
@@DarranJHankey66 paul Morely? He can be a bit Andy patridge, couldnt decide whether he like The Smith or Art of noise more
R,i,p Jon Hassel :( R.I.P. Holger Czukay :( R.I.P. Mick Karn :((((((((
RIP Ronny Drayton
Rip Ryuichi Sakamoto
This album completely turned my musical head around when it came. Thanks!!
What a treasure and magic moments. Thank you for sharing.
Las em8ciones que hizo vibrar mi humanidad esos pájaros y bosque quedaron grabados for ever thanks!!!😊❤
Superb album - one of the best and most original audio creations.
Really good to see some of this. I had tickets to a Sylvian performance in the 80’s - unfortunately the gig was cancelled. My friend ( whom I wrote music with) wrote to David offering to play something on a recording. David sent him a really nice response back. I remember being a bit envious but noticing David had lovely artistic handwriting. Just thawt I’d share that memory.
Masterpiece being created, thanks for this
Brilliant to see this again.
Thank you, Darran. This is a real "fly-on-the-wall" experience to see this. To see them create the chart and song for Blue of Noon is just incredible.
Magnificent footage -- and you get to see Sylvian eating some chocolate mousse!!
Don't think I've ever seen footage of him eating! Strange.
Outstanding album l love.
Interesting film captured a special moment in time.
Wonderful seeing David cooking with Holger's analogue magic in real time! And Jon with his AMS digital harmoniser. (Wisely, the pitched-up "octave thing" patch he was playing with here didn't make the final cut or was well blended in!)
What an absolute treat ! Bravo Darran for the posting. We are very much indebted to you sir .
This is priceless. Thank you so, so much to the uploader.
i can say I'm crying when I see genius at work....is everyone feeling the same?
Awesome footage, Thanks David for sharing this , it's incredible , Thank you 🙏🙏🙏, All credits David Sylvian,®©®,,,,, "A way of Life"🤘
Extremely fun and fascinating footage. Videos like this always make me gain an even bigger appreciation for the music, and I already loved Brilliant Trees so this was just a blessing
Can’t believe I’m able to se the birth of these amazing tracks. Blue of noon is one of my absolute favourites, it’s so beautiful and I’m so glad I bought the Let the happiness in single and found it on the b-side back in the days. Thanks for posting this.
Blue noon? Aint never heard that?
Thanks so much for this, completely mesmerising to watch David S doing his thing with such innovative people around him. David influenced my whole being when I was younger as did Steve Jansen and Mick Karn. They were true artists. Bless them all x
Always makes me cry
So wonderful 💖
This brings back so much nostalgia.. I love David's music, always beautifully creative and interesting. Gotta see that Ryuichi doco.. Cheers
Totally historic footage of a beautiful superb track etched in my life.....
Brilliant trees travels with me to this day. Exceptional album for hot hazy days in the summer.
Thanks for showing this. When you put out your first solo album, it never hurts to have Ryuchii and Holger in the studio.
Un genio elegante. Asi de simple. Son de esas personalidades que jamas veremos darse en el mundo hispano. Asi de facil. Saludos desde México city.
Just to say that I have experienced some veryelegant,intelligent and nuanced art originating from Mexico, pls don’t diss your culture or ability to influence, bless.
Carlos Cabezas, Daniel Melero , Cristian Heyne , Esplendor Geométrico, Mao Morta , Gustavo Cerati, Arnaldo Antunes
Oh my Gosh!
Beautiful.
this is gold man. thanks for sharing it! i love the part with Hassell! :)
So great to watch this - thank you. It is one of my favorite albums.
Wonderful, still moving, for eternity.
man, how did you get hold of this. First in '84 on vinyl, proper love story, then on cassette, 'been listening to brilliant trees for 35 years. Class, thanks
What an incredible artefact to have! Thank you DS for sharing this with us. Like being a witness to history.
It's really brilliant to see how the album "Brilliant trees" by David Sylvian was created with great musicians who participated in it Holgar Czuckay, Sakamoto, Jon Hassell and many others, thanks DazZ H for sharing this video.
Oh man! This is the most exciting thing I have seen in a decade. This is one of my desert island 10. It never sounds old, it’s always an adventure I can’t enumerate the LSD trips to these tracks all the way through ‘words with the Shamen’ thank you thank you thank you 🎉❤
lifelong Sylvian Fan. As a producer and artist this is now my favourite thing he has ever released. To be a fly on the wall :) how does this exist ?
Thank You
Japan me encantaron, y la carrera de David Silvian en los 80, me sumergia en otra dinámica, secrets of the beehive, hizo aflorar una nostálgica emocional que mantuve siempre, el the garden de foxx, era una antesala, David, conseguía ese punto de inflexión, es un músico de connotaciones sutiles y bellas, a disfrutarlo
That’s guitar playing is outstanding ❤
So lovely to see Holger at work, like I never did before. He was a huge inspiration to me and no doubt many others, drawing from some kind of cosmische parallel universe where his way of doing things was bigger than The Beatles.
Absolutely stunning