David Sylvian – Alchemy - An Index Of Possibilities
Label: |
Virgin – SYL 1 |
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Cassette
, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
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UK |
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Genre: |
Electronic |
Style: |
Ambient |
Tracklist
| Words With The Shaman | |||
| A1.1 | Pt. 1 Ancient Evening | ||
| A1.2 | Pt. 2 Incantation | ||
| A1.3 | Pt. 3 Awakening (Songs From The Tree Tops) | ||
| A2 | Preparations For A Journey | ||
| B | Steel Cathedrals |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Published By – Opium (Arts) Ltd.
- Published By – Opal Music
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Credits
- Artwork [Concept] – Sylvian*
- Artwork [Cover] – Amanda Faulkner
- Composed By – Jansen* (tracks: A1.3)
- Coordinator [Recording Co-ordinator] – Richard Chadwick (2)
- Design – Ken Ansell
- Drums, Percussion, Keyboards [Additional] – Steve Jansen (tracks: A1, A2)
- Engineer – Steve Nye (tracks: B)
- Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler (tracks: B)
- Fretless Bass – Percy Jones (tracks: A1, A2)
- Guitar [Abstractions] – Masami Tsuchiya (tracks: B)
- Guitar [Frippertronics] – Robert Fripp (tracks: B)
- Keyboards, Guitar, Tape [Tapes] – David Sylvian (tracks: A1, A2)
- Keyboards, Tape [Tapes], Percussion [Digital] – David Sylvian (tracks: B)
- Mixed By – Nye* (tracks: B)
- Percussion – Steve Jansen (tracks: B)
- Performer [Dictaphone] – Holger Czukay (tracks: B)
- Performer [Radio] – Holger Czukay (tracks: A1, A2)
- Photography By – Yuka Fujii
- Piano, Strings – Ryuichi Sakamoto (tracks: B)
- Producer – Nigel Walker (tracks: A1)
- Trumpet – Jon Hassell (tracks: A1, A2)
Notes
"Words With The Shaman" recorded in London '85.
"Preparations For A Journey" recorded in Tokyo '84.
"Steel Cathedrals" recorded in Tokyo and London '84 '85.
"Ancient Evening" and "Incantation" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd - Opal Music.
"Awakening" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd - Opal Music - Copyright Control.
"Preparations For A Journey" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd.
"Steel Cathedrals" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd - Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
℗ 1985 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1985 Virgin Records Ltd.
Manufactured in the UK
Individually numbered on front cover.
"Preparations For A Journey" recorded in Tokyo '84.
"Steel Cathedrals" recorded in Tokyo and London '84 '85.
"Ancient Evening" and "Incantation" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd - Opal Music.
"Awakening" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd - Opal Music - Copyright Control.
"Preparations For A Journey" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd.
"Steel Cathedrals" published by Opium (Arts) Ltd - Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
℗ 1985 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1985 Virgin Records Ltd.
Manufactured in the UK
Individually numbered on front cover.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 012981 235345
Other Versions (5 of 36)
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Alchemy - An Index Of Possibilities (LP, Unofficial Release) | Not On Label (David Sylvian) | SYL 1 | UK | 1985 | ||
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Alchemy - An Index Of Possibilities (LP, Album) | Virgin | VOZ-SLY 1 | Australia | 1985 | ||
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Alchemy - An Index Of Possibilities (Cassette, Album) | Virgin | VSX4 1297 | Canada | 1985 | ||
| Alchemy - An Index Of Possibilities (Cassette, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Box Set, ) | Virgin | SYL 1, TCV 2353 | Netherlands | 1985 | |||
| Alchemy - An Index Of Possibilities (Cassette, Album) | Virgin | SYL 1 | UK | 1985 |
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Reviews
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Edited 4 years agoAmbient, textural neo-tribalist instrumental music. Who would have thought in 1985 David "Japan" Sylvian would take such a radical departure from new wave pop int the darker murky waters of post pop ambient hinterlands.
Well it worked! You have here on this gem, jazz musicians Kenny Wheeler, Jon Hassell, Percy Jones(Brand X) as well as keyboardist Sakamoto combining nuance and minimalist. I especially enjoy all the micro rhythmic bursts albeit a bit restrained but filled with tonal color, marimbas, bells and the addition of Robert Fripps Fripertronic to top of the sonic feast. If you like 80/90s ambient tribal music of O Yuki Conjugate , Michael Brook and Eno this is a wonderful companion listen. Truly a unique recording. -
Very great instrumental album. Best of D.S. instrumentals. AVOID the remasters!! Those are incredibly badly manufactured products as usual. There's no excuse for the distorted soundquality. I've NEVER came across with a single contra-example among any remastered edition vs "originals". Never.
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