SamadhiSound news
28.10.09: Interview with David
David has recently completed a lengthy interview especially for davidsylvian.com - the full piece can be read by clicking here.
The full complement of lyrics for Manafon can be found here, and shots taken during the making of, here.
28.10.09: Sweet Billy Pilgrim - UK tour with the Portico Quartet
Come the end of the month, Sweet Billy Pilgrim commence their first full length tour of the UK in the solid company of the Portico Quartet, also fellow Mercury Music Prize nominees and darlings of the left-field jazz scene. For listings click here.
09.10.09: Jacqueline (Demo)
David Sylvian's track Jacqueline, available with last month's issue of The Believer magazine, is available here as a free download. Click here to commence download.
30.09.09: iTunes Playlists
David Sylvian and Sweet Billy Pilgrim were invited to contribute a “Celebrity Playlist” each to the iTunes Music Store. Click here to preview and purchase Sylvian's selections, or here for Sweet Billy Pilgrim's choices.
14.09.09: David Sylvian and the Mysterious Sound of Inspiration
View the Online Wall Street Journal interview with David Sylvian.
14.08.09: Amplified Gesture at the ICA
Samadhisound presents:
The World Premiere of Amplified Gesture, presented in association with The Wire magazine.
14th September 2009, 6.30pm
A film by Phil Hopkins
“Amplified Gesture” (run time: 55 minutes)
Directed and edited by: Phil Hopkins
Executive Producer: David Sylvian
Interviews conducted by: Nick Luscombe
Filmed 2008/2009 England, France, Austria.
The evening will include an introductory talk by composer and author David Toop, a conversation between director Phil Hopkins and DJ Nick Luscombe, playback of tracks from David Sylvian's Manafon followed by a DJ set in the bar from The Wire Soundsystem.
Amplified Gesture is a film based upon the cast of musicians David Sylvian assembled for his new solo album Manafon. The list of contributors include Christian Fennesz, Sachiko M.,Toshimaru Nakamura, Evan Parker, Eddie Prévost, Keith Rowe, John TIlbury, Otomo Yoshihide, among others.
(Please note that David Sylvian will not be present at the event).
Further details can be read at www.thewire.co.uk.
Visit www.ica.org.uk for tickets and further information.
14.08.09: Manafon, and new websites
www.davidsylvian.com has been completely redesigned and is augmented by www.manafon.com where you can view the video for the opening track from the album, see a trailer for Amplified Gesture, read an in depth conversation between David and writer Marcus Boon on the themes that underlie Manafon, and hear samples from each of the album's tracks.
Manafon will be available as Standard Digipak with gorgeous artwork by Dutch photographer Ruud Van Empel and paintings by Atsushi Fukui (sound-cd ss016), and in a Deluxe Edition (sound-cd ss016dx) and download (mp3 / FLAC).
Deluxe Edition: Two volume case bound edition.
Volume One: A 40-page full colour lyric book with CD (standard Manafon CD) and artwork by Ruud Van Empel and Atsushi Fukui. It includes a fine art print of a portrait of David by Fukui individually signed by both the artist and David (only the first 2000 copies carry signed editions of the print).
Volume Two: A 24 page full colour book with artwork by Ruud Van Empel, Atsushi Fukui, David Sylvian and Yuka Fujii, to accompany the documentary film “Amplified Gesture” (approx 55 mins) Featuring, among others: Christian Fennesz, Toshimaru Nakamura, Evan Parker, Keith Rowe, John Tilbury, Otomo Yoshihide.
All editions designed by Chris Bigg.
The DVD (NTSC Region 0) also includes Manafon Audio in 5.1 dts surround sound mixed by David Sylvian. 5.1 dolby surround sound mixed by David Sylvian. pcm stereo (48 kHz, 24 bit)
Manafon will be released on September 14th.
21.07.09: Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Barclaycard Mercury prize nomination
Sweet Billy Pilgrim's 'Twice Born Men' (sound-cd ss015) has been nominated for this years Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize. They share the nomination with, among others, Lisa Hannigan, Kasabian & Bat For Lashes.
The winner will be announced live on BBC 2 on 8th September 2009
Samadhisound sends its warmest congratulations to Tim, Alistair and Anthony. An unquestionably well deserved acknowledgement of a beautiful album.
www.sweetbillypilgrim.com
www.mercuryprize.com
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