David Sylvian - Red Guitar

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Music video by David Sylvian performing Red Guitar. (C) 1984 Virgin Records Ltd.
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[@user-oy2qj7dn2z]

私がこのアルバムを手に入れたとき、私は13歳でした。 彼はこのPVの撮影で穴に埋められて、笑いをこらえるのに大変苦労したらしい、とのエピソードを音楽番組で見たのを覚えています。 私は今51歳ですが、まだこのアルバムを聴いています。

[@SwiggleMcJiggle]

What I don't understand is why Sylvian doesn't seem to be widely known. I've asked plenty of people from all kinds of age groups if they ever heard of him when we started talking about music and almost all of them looked at me as if I just made that name up. He's completely underappreciated.

[@stevewood3714]

Obsequey too true pal.

[@Ice.muffin]

Superficiality at fault? I don't think the masses would be able to understand and appreciate his skills, thus why bother and sponsor him. Just a thought.

[@carmelo6227]

I have had the same experience pal.

[@alonzocaudillo3520]

Because he wanted to that way. In his entire solo career he chose the way of been appreciated by a selected group of listeners. If you read the biography "The last romantic" by Martin Power, you'll see how much Sylvian worked for that.

[@ajs41]

He was one of the most famous pop stars in the UK in 1982.

[@SouthCoastGirl]

April 2024 and as I unpack after a traumatic house move I find all my Japan and David Sylvian LP's - all bought for me by my Dad. Haven't listened to Japan or lovely David in years....educating my daughter as I type and thinking of my dear Dad ❤️❤️❤️. What a man & musician....both David & my Dad. xxx

[@kylie_monologue]

Music is a vast store cupboard for our memories. When the doors are opened, the past comes flooding out. I hope you've been enjoying the trip down memory lane. Wishing you peace and comfort in your new home 😊

[@peterhyland5145]

This is probably the only vinyl record I almost worn out by constantly playing! I was privileged to have met David Sylvian and he was a gentleman. Brilliant Trees is a masterpiece.

[@christinechapman8238]

Me to,I got a signed brilliant trees album,and went to his art exhibition in london.i still love and listen now at 56 ❤

[@PieAndChips]

I completely wore out both my cassette and Sony Walkman playing this album!

[@cantarafacanta]

Sylvian is so impossibly handsome that the simple act of watching him is pleasant in a very particular way. Not to mention his soulfoul, aphrodisiac vocals. I love you, David! ♥

[@philipford6183]

Although, tbh, I always thought his brother (Steve Jansen) was even better looking.

[@carmelo6227]

One of my favorite artists ever. I’ve been listening to his music for 4 decades.

[@davide684]

♾️👍

[@daniellavidovich7204]

I love your pfp

[@NancyMckee001]

♥♥♥

[@Mariusz-c9e]

wow, I envy you.

[@patsystone34]

Massively underrated & not quite understood in the 80s... Only a very few friends I hung out with (I was a young, punky girl then) seemed to understand my love for David Sylvian/Mick Karn/Japan & could appreciate their craftsmanship and artistry too. Makes me very happy to see that so many here share that same love for Sylvian & Japan with me! They're truly unique & one of a kind 🙏🏽❤️

[@davide684]

The true♾️👍🔮

[@gaudeam1]

Brilliant trees was a positive shovk when i listened to it the first time. I was 18. A masterpiece, as you said: underrated

[@johnmackenzie5375]

Can you remember the name of Mick Karn's collaboration with Pete Murphy from Bauhaus?

[@patsystone34]

@@johnmackenzie5375 Dalis Car I assume, not sure though...

[@johnmackenzie5375]

@@patsystone34 Straight to the top of the class!

[@alexfamorim]

Great level of artistry, in collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Depeche Mode’s photographer Anton Corbijn. Very underrated song!

[@markofsaltburn]

Don't forget surrealist photographer Angus McBean, the man who photographed the Beatles' first album cover.

[@tourbillon13]

@@markofsaltburn Angus McBean is Genius...

[@carlosalomar7877]

@@tourbillon13 Like David Sylvian!...

[@tourbillon13]

@@carlosalomar7877 Like Carlos Alomar! Touché mon ami!

[@zeitok8]

yes, but corjin is not dp photographer, a favorite by many bands and artits

[@heavyweather4893]

I bought this record when it was released, still beautiful.

[@robertcoxon9295]

Same here still have it on the album Brilliant Trees.

[@glitterkitty]

Got this song is on repeat right now. Can’t get enough of it and the ‘Brilliant Trees’ album. David, you are a rare creature.

[@DonHaka]

Completely agree. I've always thought that calling David a "singer-songwriter" would do injustice to the absolute beauty he creates.

[@muiderpoort]

It's the devil in the flesh, it's the iron in my soul.

[@nmacog]

to this day ...

[@justinebourke2811]

@@nmacog can't believe I only discovered this song this year. I play it most days 😊.

[@richard7645]

It's just a song you can't help but give it another listen

[@georgiabowring1985]

The greatest English male vocalist of the 1980s ❤️

[@Bobsend]

That title belongs to Mark Hollis in my opinion.

[@cdoc2439]

lots of Japan was 70's

[@streetsbrook]

@@Bobsend I’m with you on this one - Talk Talk & Mark Hollis created the greatest music of the ‘80s.

[@RighteousBrother]

@@streetsbrook to even things up, I'll go with David Sylvian!

[@wilsonbrownofficial2828]

You must be joking

[@cute_polly]

I was born in 2001 and I love him so much!😭 Also I love the fact that not so many people know him! That’s what makes him special❤️ Hi from Russia btw! 80’s forever🎙 One of the most greatest things I love about myself is my music taste, thanks to my dad :)

[@Reprodestruxion]

Cute Polly check out Mick Karn and Scott Walker, privetska

[@siientsinger6637]

your dad has taste and it's great to read comments from people who were born 2 decades after Japan released themselves from a manager who wouldn't let them end sooner , Tin Drum could have been far more than a masterpiece

[@user-gf4fc8pb7n]

Привет из России))) из какого ты города интересно?

[@Aless965]

@@user-gf4fc8pb7n тоже, просто интересно, т.к. мало кто интересуется его творчеством, особенно у нас.

[@cute_polly]

@@user-gf4fc8pb7n Москва! :)

[@realityboost4405]

One of the most stunningly moving (and musically sophisticated) 'pop songs' of All Time!…

[@davidrowell4110]

Impeccable production, sensitive and articulate playing and a soulful yet strong vocal that exudes doubt and uncertainty, this is an exquisite example of David Sylvian's artistry. The controlled mood of the music holds back, with a guarded, almost reluctant feel, while the singer seems to confess to us via opaque, somewhat cryptic lyrics. All the while, under the surface, emotion is teeming, almost straining to break through. It's thoroughly compelling, its jazz inflections are comforting, but its coolness holds you at a distance. I've tried to describe one of the most sublime songs I've ever heard. This goes beyond mere greatness and evokes feelings that are deep, but can barely be explained. No, I'm not raving; this is something special to me - "It's been this way for years".

[@lilia_spn]

I can only agree; you describe it beautifully

[@lokomiusek]

So glad to see all these videos being uploaded with the quality they deserve after all these years. :)

[@oolongoolong789]

Evocative song with evocative film. David Sylvian at his best.

[@carlosalomar7877]

The masterpiece of a Genius!.....

[@gustavochuck]

Brilliant trees is one of my favorite solo album of David...

[@loldudeehdhgjgdhhhd]

Gustavo Garcia. I totally agree with you. Exceptional album!

[@JonathanBakerBates]

Gustavo Garcia oddly unsatisfying video though, no?

[@gustavochuck]

no way ... besides.. the photographer Angus McBean appears in the video , who was famous for that modality of images that appear in the video...plus..he was one of the Beatles' photographers

[@rojavida]

Might agree with you had I not heard Secrets of the Beehive.

[@mustafasalih8093]

Gustavo Garcia so agree with you Brilliant Trees is an uncanny masterpiece!

[@paulbellis1960]

Today me and three other 60 year old mates having a snap chat about how brilliant Japan were! Red guitar is my favourite Sylvia solo and Quiet Life was my favourite Japan single.Their best album was Tin Drum

[@johnmackenzie5375]

Where does Night Porter fit in?

[@MrsFish7]

..I wanted to say something deep and profound about how much Japan & David Sylvian's music and style mean to me through my life, but no words I can think of can even come close....

[@davide684]

♾️

[@nxnw2058]

MrsFish - I think I might suffer the same difficulty. ❤️

[@kevinmilbank4319]

Sometimes words are not enough. Just enjoy the music.

[@philipsmith1901]

Now That's What I Call Music! 3 bought me here :)

[@IamRobtastic]

Same here after watching the VHS release.

[@richard7645]

The early now albums are the ultimate goat! 🐐

[@frannieo1707]

This song is a beacon of the 80s. Brilliant Trees is one of the top ten albums of that decade...maybe of any decade. An extraordinary piece of work. And brings back such vivid memories of my youth.

[@astrano80001]

Discover Virginia Ashley and David Sylvian: Some small hope. Just so beautiful. ❤

[@geekpie100]

o to be alive again in a time when a record like this could make the uk top 20; can someone help me get back to the early 80s?

[@rjjcms1]

Number 17 in June 1984,to me a time of A Level exams,UCCA (i.e. what is now called UCAS) and looking forward to long,languid days of summer thereafter.

[@toomuchinformation]

Or "Ghosts" getting to no 5.

[@mobiuspaw494]

Wish I could..

[@ShakespeareAvenue]

David is a Sufi His songs are all about God.

[@thedirtinyoureye2133]

He's into buddhism

[@jayconrad3111]

'Brilliant Trees' is one of the greatest albums of the 1980s ( with Rosie Vela's 'Zazu'...) and neither are, unfortunately, known well enough.

[@briandavidson367]

Oh yes, Zazu has a lovely mood to it….

[@nickking9353]

What a genius David Sylvian was, and of course Mick Karn too, the uniquely innovative bass player in his band, Japan.

[@matthewbeumer3168]

A wonderful song by a wonderful artist!

[@peter_aka_hamamass]

This takes me back! To a time in my life that i absolutely LOVED! 15 years old, and the proud owner of the 12 inch vinyl!

[@renacorostrawberry4570]

I love this PV and piano by Sakamoto. :)

[@Gulosa1976]

As much perfect as Coppola´s "Rumble Fish" movie atmosphere. Fell in love then.Still love it now.

[@TimothyGowers0]

I had the same thought (about the comparison with Rumble Fish) -- very much like both.

[@Perditah1]

I now believe in love at first sight. I loved this song from the first time I heard it a week ago.

[@glennwilfprd3827]

Mesmerized,by this song, absolutely fantastic.

[@twitchygiraffe4636]

Classic! Both arthouse and accessible at the same time!

[@phillipphillippson8456]

Dead Bees on a cake is a superb album

[@paulsj]

The face - perfect painted porcelain. Amazing

[@LMac1970]

This video scared the crap out of me as a 12 year old. It has the mesmerising quality of a nightmare. So, good stuff.

[@justinebourke9449]

Always was understated and underrated...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!

[@sharonjones873]

Loved this man's music ever since I saw Japan live in Liverpool in 1981, best concert ever, and then seeing Mick Karn and David Sylvian in WH Smith's down Church Street the next day, it was beyond surreal!

[@sgreeves3264]

You were very lucky! 👍

[@sharonjones873]

We couldn't believe our eyes!@@sgreeves3264

[@nieve777]

what were they buying 😂

[@bopmc3969]

Brilliant track.

[@MrTuftynut]

An EPIC tune/song - Wonderful arrangement and that aching voice, a pure work of art that sounds as good today as it did then.

[@greeneyes8313]

And this videoclip- so original and extraordinary, like David Sylvian's music and his personality. My personal feelings about him I can express in that way- he hides the secret and he is a secret, he hides a mystery and he is a mystery. I know about him very much, but still I don't know, what he really thinks and feels deeply inside. It's so fascinating.

[@jd01ify]

All' epoca ero troppo piccolo per apprezzare la musica dei japan. Da adulto, Con la sua musica ho fatto il percorso all' inverso: iniziando da Sakamoto, poi i suoi album da solita per arrivare alla fine ai Japan

[@philipsmith1901]

Now That's What I Call Music! 3 bought me here 😊

[@stevepettit2064]

i love japan and his brilliant trees solo album which includes this,the ink in the well,and pulling punches good stuff.

[@mattma96]

x1

[@RossShaddickActing]

I have recently been going through Japan's back catalogue since March gone. This is how I discovered the beautiful creativity for which David Sylvian has captured my imagination and heart. Being a film student, the lyrics and visuals to this stunning song along with the infectious guitar piece, has inspired me to write a screenplay. This is the first time a music artist has been able to invigorate my creative output.

[@sgreeves3264]

If you love music and hunger for more by listening to different genres, that's great! I've passed on my musical tastes of the 1980s and 90s to my daughter who's in her 20s and she just can't get enough! 😀👍

[@sgreeves3264]

The Associates are another band who were not widely known, I recommend them. 👍

[@SC-jh9qp]

Brilliant Trees is a superlative album!

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

This is perfect art! The music, the video perfection.

[@ticksize]

I wasn't a fan of Japan but decided to buy Brilliant Trees on release. A truly great album that stands the test of time. Sometimes greatness goes unnoticed.

[@Toebaksworld]

one of my favourite songs

[@davecoalwood9487]

This is fucking superb. We actual lucked out big time growing up when We did. ( Last Tuesday was when I did by the way).

[@clairebird368]

This is music... I loved David “beautiful” Sylvian and still do, biggest influencer on my music, brilliant, articulate and talented. Just look at him OMG ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LeBurgerVegan]

Both Japan and himself alone are amazing, what do we need more ?

[@henkdegroot5872]

One of my everlasting favorites. I completely agree with Swingde Mc Jiggle......The band Japan exists no more for many years. Still I miss them every day.....

[@annaaccardo5466]

me too I was a girl from the 80s ,and I still love listening to David

[@vikingfortiesfaeroes]

What a timeless video. And so a perfect match for the music.

[@rjjcms1]

I guess that kid must be about the same age now that David was then.

[@mariuszbroda7627]

Bravo 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸David Sylvian

[@DianaRuiz2013]

A masterpiece 🖤 A genius🖤

[@diegoorozco2580]

What a perfect man and song

[@chii5028]

Work of true art

[@sgreeves3264]

My favourite song in his solo career! 👍

[@mobiuspaw494]

Memories come flooding back. Love this song forever..

[@aliciaramirez1185]

Beautiful song Sylvian mi Vida mi Amor, one of the best And The most beautiful songs ever made on the earth and the universe ❤️🌺 I Love You Sylvian ❤️🌺 Thank You Sylvian for this beautiful song ❤️💋

[@theringmaster9315]

I love you David best song ever xx

[@michaelbrett171]

Oh man i love this record so much , in my all time fave top ten. The video is wonderful too.

[@LADY_JEMIMA_FORTESCUE]

Outstanding song

[@user-wn5go3gk9z]

This amazing

[@morphineminnie1273]

So amazing just wow

[@shadylady4829]

Love this song.

[@katemarkham1366]

Love this

[@elizabethmay7262]

Brilliant record.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Marvellous song ✨

[@aarlevanbram]

one of those songs that are timeless. could have been made in 2023 as well. luckily it was made in the Eighties when I was young and this song never left me till today. actually it will never left me I guess.

[@suginami123]

Superb. Superb.

[@SteveMullington]

Always loved this song ever since it crept in as track No.30 on the Now 3 Album (Released 23rd July 1984)

[@propheticwitness8624]

Unique voice,brilliant....

[@bestgift15]

this is art....

[@lmac9718]

Beauty & Magic

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

Hard to believe David was only 25 yo when he started recording this beautiful music. It sounds like a work from a more matured artist

[@markkeogh7235]

Sylvian brings Tarkovsky to pop.

[@philipsmith1901]

Now That's What I Call Music! 3 bought me here and when Now 103 comes out, hopefully Now 3 will come out with this original version of this song.

[@jones1068]

That's where i 1st heard this song aswell Now That's What I Call Music 3 is out on cd now.

[@blvskyy]

Where have I been 40 years of my life!?!

[@richard7645]

It's the devil in the flesh 😈

[@Sublunary21]

@@richard7645 hahhsggagsga

[@kittikatkat9]

just found him from my recommendation, ended up listening all his songs

[@alansalter4472]

Art music. Usually this means the art before the music. Here, the music is the equal of the art. Imo

[@user-wp5gw1rw7x]

C’est magnifique !

[@phillipphillippson8456]

Now That’s What I Call Music! 3 bought me here

[@michaelmitchell8218]

Great music. Loved Japan and glad I was young back then to be part of it. A very clever man with his song writing. Think it was a shame he pack in Japan as they was getting big. Think they could of took it to new levels.

[@krachenford9594]

Quality does not sale, it is that simpje.

[@ajs41]

Excellent song and video. I still think David's best work was with Japan between 1979 and 1982, but his first solo album was almost as good.

[@S-I-T]

The nailed it all even your favourite glam rock phase.

[@Clem_Fandango11]

It all seemed to go wrong for me when "gone to earth" was released. Secrets of the Beehive and the tour he did was magnificent then that double album was so disappointing. I don't think Virgin were happy either with it. Still he came back eventually with Dead Bees on a Cake and a great tour to match. Just wish he had laid off the experimental stuff a bit.

[@ajs41]

@@Clem_Fandango11 Tin Drum was a very experimental album by the standards of 1981. I think it's fantastic that it spent 50 weeks in the UK charts in 1981 and 1982 and that the public appreciated it at the time. There were a lot of experimental albums in the UK charts at that time, such as Kate Bush's The Dreaming for example.

[@skyvacskylights8095]

book marks a turning point in my life when i ame back to Oz from OS. My brothers fantaztic record collection at his hose in Balmain Sydney..can aee the album cover & tturntable..couldnt stoo playing this teack..same now

[@chickie_dan]

Such soulful music

[@gianmariapecorari2026]

1984 incredibile...this song is future no 1984 but 2000

[@user-re4uc8ib9s]

C'est vraiment bien !

[@valentinestarwhite3692]

Oh my God, thank you so much for upload this videos officially in high quality. Will there be more videos of David?

[@ughcreature]

boi i love u. keep up the good work ma man

[@afradwright]

Always loved this track - everything about it. And the b/w vid tops it off perfectly, even though it’s a bit disturbing to think I’m about the same age as the elderly guy!

[@palebluedot_718]

진짜 아름답다!! 노래도 데이비드 실비안도!

[@afitzsimons]

The old man is Angus McBean, a very brilliant British surrealist photographer.

[@realityboost4405]

You may ask me, why do I fail, just when I'm needed? 😔

[@stephenstephen1505]

He's a genius

[@dermotoblong]

What a fucking star