You know, since the eighties, David Sylvian has been one of my favourite artists. I was at a Virgin megastore a couple of weeks back and found a copy of his most recent album but at $42 CDN, I passed on the opportunity to buy it. Last night, I heard one of his songs on a new radio station and thought that I would check out his official website and I am glad that I did.
I have never seen him live but have followed his career with great interest. He has collaborated with many talented artists and musicians and by keeping track of that, I have expanded my musical boundaries. It is truly inspiring to see that artist like this still exist.
His interest in Japan influenced his career and the band that he was a part of at the time. Myself, I was becoming more interested in Asia as well. Although the lyrics of the songs they produced were less than cheerful, I felt a "click" with the ideals that I had. It really influenced the person that I became.
While going through Sylvian's website, I came across mention of Masakatsu Takagi, who is working with W+K Tokyo Lab. W+K's website is amazing! Right down to their philosophies! They are a music label concept allowing creativity to flow. David Sylvian himself has created a new label called Samadhi Sound and it's philosophy is also quite inspiring.
On my journey through David Sylvian's website, I found myself reassured in respect to self. It had a very new feel as well as a nostalgic side to it. It's funny that where we come from shapes what we have become. We can never go back but the memories are still there.
All of this makes me feel so inspired today. I think that not only my perusal of these sites has contributed to this though. I would especially like to thank GS who, after a evening of food and photographs and insightful discussion has helped me to once again feel that "today is a great day!" I hope that you all know it as well.
I have never seen him live but have followed his career with great interest. He has collaborated with many talented artists and musicians and by keeping track of that, I have expanded my musical boundaries. It is truly inspiring to see that artist like this still exist.
His interest in Japan influenced his career and the band that he was a part of at the time. Myself, I was becoming more interested in Asia as well. Although the lyrics of the songs they produced were less than cheerful, I felt a "click" with the ideals that I had. It really influenced the person that I became.
While going through Sylvian's website, I came across mention of Masakatsu Takagi, who is working with W+K Tokyo Lab. W+K's website is amazing! Right down to their philosophies! They are a music label concept allowing creativity to flow. David Sylvian himself has created a new label called Samadhi Sound and it's philosophy is also quite inspiring.
On my journey through David Sylvian's website, I found myself reassured in respect to self. It had a very new feel as well as a nostalgic side to it. It's funny that where we come from shapes what we have become. We can never go back but the memories are still there.
All of this makes me feel so inspired today. I think that not only my perusal of these sites has contributed to this though. I would especially like to thank GS who, after a evening of food and photographs and insightful discussion has helped me to once again feel that "today is a great day!" I hope that you all know it as well.
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