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CD W/Robert Fripp 1994 Recordings
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Nicholas Casley
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Although released in 1999, the music here dates from 1990 (tracks 1 & 2) and 1994 (track 3). The CD notes that these tracks are "music for multi-media installations". Those already au fait with Sylvian's work with Holger Czukay will already sense the form and style that is to be expected.
Indeed, in the sleevenotes Sylvian thanks Czukay for the supply of some sample material in the opening track, `The Beekeeper's Apprentice' (Sylvian the apprentice, Czukay the beekeeper?) It's great for meditation, as a sustained chord held throughout its thirty-three-minute length acts as a support for strange arabesques and interesting sounds. The only `problem' for me is the dive-bombing effect that appears towards the end, which appears out of place.
Track two, `Epiphany', lasts just two minutes and can be seen as a pendant to the first.
Robert Fripp contributes to the third and final piece, the thirty-eight-minute-long title-track. The combination of Sylvian and Fripp has in the past produced excellent results. There is no disappointment here either, although do not expect to hear examples of Fripp's complex guitarwork. Instead, here, another constant chord sustains a sense of awe throughout. But what marks this piece out is the sound of the regular tolling of a gong or bell-like instrument. This tolling is immediately followed by a sustained ten-second response as if pilgrims are hallelujahing with distant Buddhist drums in the background. It is an arresting experience, especially since the tolling occurs almost every minute (but occurs every two minutes come the end).
Indeed, in the sleevenotes Sylvian thanks Czukay for the supply of some sample material in the opening track, `The Beekeeper's Apprentice' (Sylvian the apprentice, Czukay the beekeeper?) It's great for meditation, as a sustained chord held throughout its thirty-three-minute length acts as a support for strange arabesques and interesting sounds. The only `problem' for me is the dive-bombing effect that appears towards the end, which appears out of place.
Track two, `Epiphany', lasts just two minutes and can be seen as a pendant to the first.
Robert Fripp contributes to the third and final piece, the thirty-eight-minute-long title-track. The combination of Sylvian and Fripp has in the past produced excellent results. There is no disappointment here either, although do not expect to hear examples of Fripp's complex guitarwork. Instead, here, another constant chord sustains a sense of awe throughout. But what marks this piece out is the sound of the regular tolling of a gong or bell-like instrument. This tolling is immediately followed by a sustained ten-second response as if pilgrims are hallelujahing with distant Buddhist drums in the background. It is an arresting experience, especially since the tolling occurs almost every minute (but occurs every two minutes come the end).
13 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Separating the music from the visuals renders this CD meaningless. Furniture music is about the best description I can come up with. This is Sylvian at his meandering nadir. Even Flux & Mutability had some interesting passages. I am a huge fan of Sylvian's output but this is a rather lacklustre addition to my collection.
8 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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a smooth non commercial piece of music featuring the instalation music from ember glance & a couple of new tracks this 3 track album is for serious sylvian fans & ambient fans only-this is as far removed from the "pop"like red guitar & even more from the japan glory days of life in tokyo than you could ever imagine!!!!! only 3 tracks -its the quality that counts here & even if david isnt on top form here-his second best is much better than most artists best efforts. also enjoy the great album artwork as ever-very good.im sure most die hard sylvian fans will have this album already ,but if any of you dont, buy it today !!!!(remember david has a wife & kids to support now !!!!!!!!!)
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