David Sylvian, Secrets from the Beehive Album Reaction

[@ganazby]

I wasn’t expecting this! Among a few musician friends, this was an album we absolutely revered. It is flawless, with a sophisticated mood and atmosphere that is utterly unique. David’s a wonderful, capital ‘A’ artist, with a singular vision. Thank you for taking the time to appreciate this fabulous album.

[@PlazaMoon]

Couldn't agree more. I bet 4AD would've loved to have had this as their release at the time.

[@remixisthis]

Sylvian’s incredible. Made me realize how rare it is to find a musician who’s really devoted to the music and developing and exploring a sound. So many fascinating gem, unique sounds and spaces explored

[@JackCerro]

I liked this recent quote from Sylvian. 'This is the thing about creativity that is rarely acknowledged: Most people don’t actually like it.'

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Words of truth.

[@ripvanjonesy]

To create, is a private thing, so it kind of makes ' the group' uncomfortable, then you are on the periphary, ho hum, life 😅👍

[@PlazaMoon]

Charles Bukowski poem extract - 'not being able to create art they will not understand art they will consider their failure as creators only as a failure of the world ' From The Genius of the Crowd

[@markjohnson4217]

My most feverish periods of creativity were the unhappiest years of my life. I made life hell for everyone around me. I would much ratber be totally uninspired and emotionally stable..

[@allsorts9909]

Sylvian is one of those rare artists that I can listen to at night in a low lighted room, and can end up feeling stoned,serene and happy.

[@annatraustadottir4387]

My favorite album by David Sylvian and one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@hypno59]

The impeccable, driving and passionate double bass of the great Danny Thompson

[@Muppet1581]

Wonderful Album , one of my all time favorites

[@suginami123]

All his albums are superb. My favorite artist since the early Japan days. The best.

[@seabud6408]

David Sylvian. It’s tragic that someone with depth beyond many regarded as the best Britain has produced, is so little known and appreciated. Why hasn’t a major arts documentary been made about him for starters?

[@krisscanlon4051]

100% agreed...not sure why either all I can say is perhaps much like a Nick Drake you are supposed to discover David plus Karn through some type of process...I'm a Gen X and I've been fascinated since mid 80s...quite the shame he isn't more well known

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

Secrets OF the beehive

[@gitahigethenji4408]

David Sylvian is an acquired taste. I first had the privilege of listening to his "becoming" on the album Brilliant Trees when he was still with Japan. The tracks Nostalgia and Billiant Trees made me lean forward and pay attention, the man was taking me on a journey. His albums that stand out for me are Secrets of the Beehive, Gone to Earth and Dead Bees On A Cake...superlative! Everything & Nothing also stands out. I truly appreciate his uncompromising dedication to his craft, he stays true to the process. Watch this if you haven't, it'll give you a glimpse into his work ethic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF67ZGmOnp2ca5o.Now more than ever he is exactly what this world needs, he quenches the soul.

[@markkeogh18]

That bit when the strings come in on September.....just makes my face tingle.

[@komoleeray687]

Thank you for reacting to this , one of my favourite ever albums . A masterpiece imo. Your reaction was beautiful, intelligent and gave the music it's deserved attention and space. Thank You :)

[@stbbeyond7087]

Thank you too!

[@thistribe]

A fan since the 80s and Japan, David's work is always engaging and challenging, sometimes I wasn't ready for the challenge but I've always gone back and been carried forward by his work. Sadly but hopefully not permanently David is currently in musical retirement.

[@John.Christopher]

You are the best music reaction channel. You have a beautiful soul and a great ear. Continued growth brother.

[@stbbeyond7087]

I appreciate that

[@vv247]

Appreciate your patience and appreciation to listen throughout... David Sylvian is a true artist , a real painter.

[@seedhillbruisermusic7939]

I was a very confused 18 year old when this was released, I totally fell in love with it. Even now decades later I can't listen to it without getting goosebumps.

[@lutepalsenberg7397]

Timeless, unforgettable one of the best albums ever made.

[@bradfinbow5179]

This album is so good ! You are indeed my favorite reactor.

[@falcongal63]

A beautiful, dark album. I discovered DS from his first solo album Brilliant Trees which vies with this one for my favorite of his. Listening to this while laying in a dark room is transformative. His voice is like rich dark chocolate.

[@jasonrushton5991]

My Absolute, fav David Album. Listening to it on 180 gram vinyl for the first time last year, was like hearing it for the first time. Depth, tone, musically & vocally just amazing.

[@jasonrushton5991]

GOOSE BUMPS!!!! Orpheus!!!!

[@jasonrushton5991]

You should hear, Let The Happiness In, Live M8!!! Amazing!!!!

[@celtictony]

My all time favourite album ...

[@VenusMonkey]

Beautiful album & artist.

[@FrailDell]

Oh man I was really hoping you were going to just listen to "Ride" as soon as you read that. If It had made it into the album, you would hold it above "Orpheus" I think,.

[@marlenacharette4925]

This is one of my favourite artist. From his earliest days with the group Japan to his work with Robert Fripp, Holger Zuchey. One of my favourites is his song is compilation with the Japanese artist for the movie Merry Christmas Mr. Lauwrence.

[@Young_Jim]

I’m presuming this is the David Sylvian from the band Japan, I’m surei it is because he has such a great sound even after all these years. Hope that sometime you could listen to ‘Ghosts’ by ‘Japan’ which is an extraordinary and beautiful piece. Thanks STB.

[@Bludngutz]

"Visions of China" too

[@ruipina5636]

an album full of silences, guts are required from all involved to explore this way. I kindly suggest you check Mark Hollis' Talk Talk album "Eden" to find a similar level of sensivity and sophistication. David is one of those artist that the notes you're playing in the background doesn't matter, his voice always prevails.

[@dkba52]

❤ . Very bare bones drying in the hurricane brave wind. Watching you hear this . Best wishes and love to the world. 1987. Gone to Earth . Singing along will bring joy out of despair

[@admiralackbar9307]

Hope you get to hear the track 'Blue of Noon' also, it's on the 12' and 7' of Let the Happiness in

[@darrensilva4325]

mad respect, sylvian.. my favorite Composer of all time. he is not able to put in a corner. sylvian is a love love love or hate relationshipe...fir me it all about love. thank you David fir being a voice in. my life... like o said mad respect. your. audiences demands more of you. bet we understand...life is never made for us who are bigger than life. you got my heart

[@stevenrichardson4659]

I have loved this album since 80s ,still love it to this day.David is a genius….Check out his albums with Holger Czsuky

[@kennethbrown4674]

Beautiful review of a beautiful album and artist, thank you.

[@stbbeyond7087]

Thank you too!

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Great reaction choice, thank you.

[@stbbeyond7087]

Thank you too!

[@meederr]

Great LP, Good ear sir. Try Paul Buchanan's "Mid Air" it's incredible too.

[@video2000_TV]

this album constantly puts you in a vast space between hope and despair

The genious work. September, one of my favs.

[@leerippard8474]

Such brilliance

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

Apart so many divine tracks of Japan and David Sylvian how can one describe or say anything about The Devil's Own..is it a song , is it a story from a sacred book , is it a muvie made of words and sound only , is it a mandatory cathartic experience one has to go through ,were only following the voice will lead you back to the light again or all the above and some more? These are my thoughts every time i hear that spell bounding track and i know that i will always feel awe regardless how many times i have heard this track for the last 40 years!

[@popneo2007]

Ryuichi Sakamoto is apeared at string arrangement and piano and synths. He did good job.

[@rojavida]

A missed track from this album is “Ride”. Possibly the best track to be left of an album. Ever!

[@allsorts9909]

Orpheus is such a brilliant track

[@imeka222]

🙌Superb album and respect to you my brother... Manchester, 👊

[@jeremiahluna]

This record reminds me The Poet Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath for some reason , I guess I was reading both at the time and Ted was the poet laureate that year.. 1996. . In Oakland , was when it came out , I had the record and played it a lot.. while leaving with my girlfriend who died last year , now it reminds me of that summer with her. But at the time it was a returning to David after being into Japan.. and forgetting David for awhile ..September is my favorite song and boy with a gun, but I never knew what boy with a gun was about .. I always interpreted it as my own nihilism, when I learned it was about a serial killer , I was disappointed , “it has just begun, the boy with a gun”..

[@carlsedon2571]

An amazing album from an underrated artist. So compelling, ethereal and unforgettable

[@HectorLopez-ct3kq]

Master piece ❤

[@SEANBANOG4]

Masterpiece

[@sunkenindeaf]

Somewhere quite close to this album is Scott Walker's _"Tilt"_ from 1995. Just saying.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Oh he too possesses that dreamy voice...Walker Bowie Sylvian and Ferry just kill you with their vibrato...

[@briz1965]

This bod did it all - and voted the best looking guy years in a row. Alchemy is excellent & Gone to Earth and the live concert with Robert Fripp must be up there as one of the best live performances ever. Thanks for posting.

[@ruipina5636]

BTW, check the musicians working with David in this and his other solo works. It will reveal a lot...

[@dawnangela4364]

I've had phases when his music is all I listen to. My youth was enriched by listening to him and his band Japan. I love him

[@rojavida]

Orpheus was the Lord of the underworld.

[@draperamanda]

I grew up listening to David Sylvian. He ruined me for most music.

[@danielledelorme2537]

❤❤❤

[@TheMarxist70]

Since 1990 I may add

[@CaptainBlood2010]

❤️

[@TheMarxist70]

Orpheus has been my fav track to listen to when I mix other artists.

[@poddel]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️