David Sylvian: Manafon out September 14th

[nubient]

good album

[futuristfood]

WOW!!!!

[cippocigno]

Spero che questo disco possa uscire in Italia presto...

I hope this CD to go to Italy soon ...

[russumm1]

Thanks for posting the details about each piece! Now I see how he has integrated the core musicians from Polwechsel (from Vienna) and Japanese musicians I was not aware were on the session.

By exposing listeners to these musicians, David's daring experiment will only pay dividends. The music will certainly not be lyrical in the normally accepted sense, but will certainly pose new ways of listening to "songs". This should make Scott Walker's The Drift seem tame in comparison!

[russumm1]

Manafon will likely have elements parallel to Blemish. I have listened to many of these musicians for years (bassist/cellist Marcio Mattos was also a part of the Manafon sessions), and can't wait to hear what David has done with the conceptual parts that he had the musicians play.

I am really looking forward to this recording and hope that you other Sylvian fans can warm up to some of the great British musicians on this disc who have elevated the art of improvised music in the past 30 years.

[bulucette]

Marcio Mattos is one of the greatest free improvisation's cellists (more near jazz when he's playing bass, I think). Well, he worked with Derek Bailey's Company too and I'm curious to listen to The Rabbit Skinner where he play with my wonderful Fennesz.

Blemish is a masterpiece and I'm sure Manafon will be another opportunity to explore the soul's abyss and to amplify thoughts...mr. Sylvian is looking for the perfect balance between sound and silence in the direction and in the way I like

[vetec4]

So true David Sylvain has made his mark in the world of music and thinking outside the box.

[peacefulbliss]

ok - full track listing for Manafon for those who aren't aware : small metal Gods the rabbit skinner random acts of senseless violence the greatest living englishman 125 spheres snow white in appalachia emily dickinson the department of dead letters manafon I have to say almost none of them sound like a name normally given to a DS song ! It's getting more interesting..........

[MrPingyEars]

Well, Blemish is a total masterpiece. Fundamentally it's so real it's also unlistenable for fun--it's the sort of stuff you need sometimes, know always (if you've been in that situation), and that one day might just about save your life when everything's gone utterly wrong and you need someone to explain exactly how you feel, because you can't. I think that's important. And I'm pretty sure that Manafon is going to be important in a different way too :)

[indiareed]

I wonder what the issues are that are beyond Samadhi Sound's control...since it is David's label after all.

*sigh*

I'm sure it will wonderful and worth the wait. I agree with peacefulbliss, Blemish is difficult to listen to. When you've lived in that heart space and you've come through the other side, maybe a little wiser, maybe a little scarred, it's very difficult to hear that kind of pain from someone else...My heart breaks to hear that album.

[peacefulbliss]

apparently due out now in september - due to issues beyond samadhisounds control :-(

[bemyart90]

I'm so excited... Manafon seems to be great!

And thanks for the video!

[misterXds]

Hi Freccia,

Don't care about blablabla

You're on my golden way

Time'll give all the answers

A. B.

[bulucette]

Thanks for all

For everything

Forever

[misterXds]

+++++

thanks

[bulucette]

oh no, I thank you

[VictimeOfStars]

I love it! Bravo!

[hardiestgirl2012]

Hmmmm...

im sure its going to be a fabolous new album

so..

put your bad feeling away and see the things in a positive way!

: D : D : D

Manafon it would be even better..

Im sure!

oxoxo

[20to30hz]

I have a bad feeling about manafon , i hope i'm wrong but i think it may be a step in the wrong direction.

Lets all hope theres another tour as i need something to believe in.

[peacefulbliss]

fingers crossed it'll be fine. it did feel like like Blemish was written out of frustration and was a little 'difficult' to listen to but that was a long time ago now..... interesting list of apparent collaborators for the new album. the nine horses project was more 'upbeat' so, fingers crossed, hopefully it will be elegantly unique & inspiring - i'm sure it will be

[blackcluck]

count me in, another 37 year old child, cant wait for new material!!

[Truedantalion]

Cant't wait! Hope it won't be too long - you never know ...

[gskleinLAc]

What a great video.

I'm really looking forward to the new album.

BTW, who's the voice in this video? Sounds like Richard Dreyfuss.

[bulucette]

Yes: Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square hole

The ones who see things differently -they're not fond of rules

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them,but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things They push the human race forward,and while some may see them as the crazy ones,we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world,are the ones who do

[bulucette]

Sometimes (well, Apple ever ;-D) they're attributed to Kerouac, may be because of these words from On the Road: "The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes

[hardiestgirl2012]

Hey..

congratulations!

loved the video

Im anxiously waiting for the new album

cant wait also! - like Peacefulbliss-

hehe : D : D

and im 37 year old child!

LOL

Nabi

oxoxo

[peacefulbliss]

great video - nicely edited. trying to work out who's doing the voice. wonderful stuff anyway. new album soon - can't wait ! (42 year old child that i am !)

[bulucette]

A pleasure you like it. It's divertissement.

Nothing more than divertissement and admiration 'cause I'm a waiting old child too :-)

*yes...Richard Dreyfuss*

[sylviandave]

thanks for the inspiring video

[alonewithstrangers]

Looking forward to it dear!

[bulucette]

Less than a season now, dear friend! :-D