David Sylvian - Words With the Shaman Part I, Ancient Evening

[@carl3684]

Never expected this could be played 'live really but wow, isn't this amazingly good?

[@RosePetal17]

All these amazing musicians should have their names up in lights!!

[@Alun49]

If I am correct; David's band comprises in this clip of; Mark Isham; Trumpet and wind instruments David Torn; Guitar Richard Barbieri; Keyboards Steve Jansen; Drums As for the percussionist, bassist and additional guitarist, I am not sure.

[@IWANTHEBAND]

I'm proud to have witnessed this in Rotterdam...

[@katapejovic]

@IWAN Splendid! What year was this?

[@oscarrecchia6884]

There was a time when in Italy RAI broadcasted ART

[@paulkazjack]

mark isham and david t.orn incredible musicians.

[@nnickdl]

This is such a gem, as it captures a period where David Sylvian really began to push the boundaries of "pop music", collaborating with the supreme talents of Mark Isham, David Torn, John Hassell, Bill Nelson, etc. I don't believe Sylvian had made it over to tour/perform in America yet at this time (circa Secrets Of The Beehive), which makes this performance all the more special. All hail youtube!... and D.S.S. Manafon!

[@TheBritomart]

nnickdl actually he did make it over to the States with this, saw it in Los Angeles. A life changing show-

[@StephyParry]

Just gorgeous.....

[@RodSpeak11]

The drum beats and melody are the best part of this song. Its so melodic. Mark Isham is good also, but the beat and sampled "Eastern" singing is trance-like. Fantasitc!

[@slyme1711]

unbelievably fantastic, thanks for posting.

[@Aramanth]

This is sublime! Would love to see and hear Plight and Premonition live too!

[@bogdanbackup]

Incredible!!

[@kunioku43]

good good very good❣️

[@marcom3294]

Bravissimi

[@Popiastral]

great deep moment, je suis très heureux regardé Words with Shaman Live ce que je n'ose plus voir. il est mieux de regarder son enfance-ado sans mépris aucun. oublier ce qu'on a aimé profondément lors de nos choix sincères est un outrage à notre enfance

[@monkyfab]

Steve Jansen, Robert Aceto, Richard Barbieri, Ian Maidman, David Torn and Mr. Sylvian, of course!

[@DeejayMeo]

monkyfab and Mark Isham

[@eddiemoore6216]

Heard this on mushrooms completely blew my mind

[@maurokempes]

Where are you David?! I need your music, please!

[@erwinklement1215]

💕

[@taoistmovies]

Great! THIS ONE was not aired on that day! How did you get this?

[@Nikosart]

what year was this?

[@JODIDO84]

Should be 87 or 88, after the release of "The Secrets of The Beehive"...

[@damiandag1]

Gli anni erano quelli. Era in tour in Italia (Milano) al teatro smeraldo (ora è un ristorante eataly) la produzione era David zard. Ero presente e lo ascoltavo estasiato (dietro avevo la Mannoia e Alberto Fortis). Magico. Doppia data in Milano per il sold out. Questo è tratto da Rai due.

[@azalea19761]

This kind of music sounds like a caress for our souls

[@mikrophonie5633]

If he did this today he'd be accused of "cultural appropriation" for those ethnic samples, lol.

[@khorrumg]

This is what a musician does as a type of' penance' for having made such great music before (Japan) , then tries to appease the critics and THEMSELVES that their earlier stuff was somehow an aberration or out character.....when actually, THAT'S what defined them to begin with NOT these hopeless forgettable musings.....sad really, beyond belief.

[@mybookfacetube]

'Hopeless forgettable musings'. I bet your comment is forgotten before this music is. But that's just my opinion and yours of course.

[@rachelar]

Actually he's right as Sylvian has since said he had to do Japan to give him the tools to do what he did subsequently

[@khorrumg]

utterly boring

[@farmyardflavours]

Beat It you. Go listen to beyonce