#2188: David Sylvian's Blemish

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

David Sylvian’s CD, “Blemish” was recorded at his home studio and is a raw minimal work of shimmering bleakness. With brooding, quivering guitar sounds, and his rich baritone voice, Sylvian drives home themes of anguish. Also on the CD are three collaborations with improv guitarist Derek Bailey, which might present a challenge for listeners used to finding comfort in Sylvian’s music. On this New Sounds program, Sylvian visits the studio to introduce “Blemish”, and reflects upon nearly 20 years of solo works.

PROGRAM #2188, with David Sylvian (Monday, 9-8-03)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
David Sylvian	Blemish	Blemish, excerpt [3:00]	Samadhi Sound #0001 Available through Forced Exposure
	Secrets of the Beehive	Orpheus [5:00]	Virgin #2471** Available for purchase at Amazon.com*
	Brilliant Trees	Brilliant Trees[5:30]	Virgin #91327** Available for purchase at Amazon.com*
	Blemish	A Fire In The Forest [4:00]	See above.
	Dead Bees On A Cake	Pollen Path [3:30]	Virgin #47071** Available for purchase at Amazon.com*
	Blemish	The Heart Knows Better, excerpt [4:00]	See above.