David Sylvian - Truth and Passion through his Red Guitar

There is a vast and endless ocean of musical artist, past and present. I wish there were more hours in the day to discover countless corners of the music-world that haven't been - and never will be - illuminated by popular media. I wish those artists out there who actually posses and have stayed true to their artistic vision were given the attention they so rightly deserve. Musical visionaries who scorn the pursuit of chart topping hits created solely to fill football stadiums full of mindless sheep.

Through the lens of their history, their pain, their desires, they weave strings of poetry into a landscape of notes, birthing songs of passion and of universal truths. They don't look for a cookie cutter they can fit themselves into. They care only for the Muse whispering into their minds. And we the audience are gifted with the offerings that culminate from the union of the Muse and the Artist.

One such unsung hero is the musical magician David Sylvian. My wonderful husband (who actually shares his forename) has opened my eyes to many new musical gems and Sylvian is one I will always be grateful for. He might not be filling football stadiums with masses of mindless sheep but he certainly communes with his Muse and has provided many songs of passion and truth.

My blog post here is a drop in a galaxy sized bucket but if I can open at least a few of my fellow earthlings' eyes and ears to David's amazing and inspiring music then I will consider my time worthwhile spent - despite it being past my 'bed-time'. When the Muse calls she mustn't be ignored!

Here are just a few samples of the master and his creations.

Nostalgia



Home



Forbidden Colors (a joint creation with Ryuichi Sakamoto - another musical wizard)



And finally my personal favorite, Red Guitar. Never fails to make me smile.