David Sylvian

Who is David Sylvian?

David Sylvian is an English singer, musician and songwriter. He fronted new wave group Japan, which were active through the '70s and '80s. The band released five studio albums and had nine Top 40 UK hits. Sylvian went on to pursue a solo career and a number of collaborations. Throughout his solo career he explored ground including jazz, electronic music and progressive work. He has released 10 solo albums, beginning with 1984's Brilliant Trees.

Most Discussed David Sylvian Songs

Weathered Wall

by David Sylvian

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Popular David Sylvian Songs

Silver Moon

by David Sylvian

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I Surrender

by David Sylvian

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The Healing Place

by David Sylvian

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Darkest Dreaming

by David Sylvian

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Laughter and Forgetting

by David Sylvian

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Orpheus

by David Sylvian

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Thalheim

by David Sylvian

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Alphabet Angel

by David Sylvian

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Dobro #1

by David Sylvian

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Midnight Sun

by David Sylvian

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David Sylvian Albums

Secrets Of The Beehive (Remastered 2003)

by David Sylvian

2003 / 10 Tracks / 8 Lyrics

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September

by David Sylvian

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The Boy With the Gun

by David Sylvian

5:19

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Maria

by David Sylvian

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Orpheus

by David Sylvian

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The Devil's Own

by David Sylvian

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When Poets Dreamed of Angels

by David Sylvian

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Mother and Child

by David Sylvian

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Let the Happiness In

by David Sylvian

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Waterfront

by David Sylvian

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Promise (The Cult of Eurydice)

by David Sylvian

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A Victim Of Stars 1982-2012

by David Sylvian

2012 / 35:03 / 31 Tracks / 16 Lyrics

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Ghosts - Remix

by Japan, David Sylvian, Dave Kent

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Jean The Birdman

by David Sylvian, Robert Fripp

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Alphabet Angel

by David Sylvian

2:06

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Bamboo Houses - Remix

by Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Sylvian

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I Surrender

by David Sylvian

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660

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Bamboo Music

by David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto

5:41

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Darkest Dreaming

by David Sylvian

4:02

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Forbidden Colours

by David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto

5:53

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Red Guitar

by David Sylvian

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A Fire In The Forest

by David Sylvian

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The Ink in the Well

by David Sylvian

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The Only Daughter

by David Sylvian

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Pulling Punches

by David Sylvian

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Late Night Shopping

by David Sylvian

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Taking the Veil

by David Sylvian

4:40

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Wonderful World

by Nine Horses

6:03

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Silver Moon

by David Sylvian

6:19

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The Banality Of Evil

by Nine Horses

8:01

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Let the Happiness In

by David Sylvian

5:37

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Darkest Birds

by Nine Horses

5:04

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Orpheus

by David Sylvian

4:51

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Snow White In Appalachia

by David Sylvian

5:59

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Small Metal Gods

by David Sylvian

5:09

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Waterfront

by David Sylvian

3:23

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I Should Not Dare (For N.O.)

by David Sylvian

3:22

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Pop Song

by David Sylvian

4:33

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Blackwater

by Rain Tree Crow

4:21

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Manafon

by David Sylvian

4:05

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Every Colour You Are

by Rain Tree Crow

4:48

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Where's Your Gravity?

by David Sylvian

5:38

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Heartbeat (Tainai Kaiki II) Returning To The Womb - Remix

by Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Sylvian, Dave Kent

5:16

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Alchemy: An Index of Possibilities

by David Sylvian

2004 / 48:44 / 7 Tracks /

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Words With the Shaman, Part 1: Ancient Evening

by David Sylvian

5:16

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Words With the Shaman, Part 2: Incantation

by David Sylvian

3:30

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Words With the Shaman, Part 3: Awakening (Songs From the Treetops)

by David Sylvian

5:18

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Preparations for a Journey

by David Sylvian

3:41

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The Stigma of Childhood (Kin)

by David Sylvian

8:30

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A Brief Conversation Ending in Divorce

by David Sylvian

3:31

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Steel Cathedrals

by David Sylvian

18:58

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