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Hello all,

From what I could gather David upset the other members of ex-Japan at the time of the 2000 album because he had afforded himself the luxury of re-recording his vocals (without consultation from the others). Tut tut Mr S. I have read this somewhere, but can not remember where, I am sure ...

:smt006 Hello again,

I have been busy at work :smt076 and have not checked in here for a while, I've missed loads of good stuff!! "Hi" to all the new members :smt039

I have a funny (well judge for yourselves) tale about myself and my love for DS and a slight misunderstanding.

I was at a party ...

Hello sorrowbox,

Welcome with open arms! You are you and that makes you great. Enjoy life, be good to all mankind and you can't go far wrong!

Namaste,

girl about town

Hello all,

As a woman who lived through the eighties as a teen, I always felt offended when Japan were pigeonholed as a "NEW ROMANTIC" band, I personally felt there was more substance and credibility to them than bands such as Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran and Culture Club. I am not in any way ...

Why? It's not kitsch and it's not clever!!!!!!! Bring back Johnny Logan and his unrivalled sincerity!

I can understand why people would wish for Japan to reform and I have to say that as a fantasy it would be fantastic, however, Japan was a zeitgeist or spirit of the moment. Alas, Japan could never be recreated, David, Mick, Richard and Steve have moved on and evolved, matured and developed too much ...

To David,

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, may the future bring you peace and happiness (and your fans another tour and new music!!! )

With respect and appeciation,


girl about town
xxx

Have you tried Probe in Liverpool?

Happy huntin'. Hope you manage toget what you are looking for.

Thanks for the Blake stuff, girlabouttown - it's really interesting. I want to think about the paralells a bit more.

Apologies for my pre-menstrual moment earlier and thanks for the reassurance, untitled etc.

Glad the Blake stuff was interesting to you.

As for the other comment, I am feeling ...

Hello Nabiky B.

Welcome aboard :P You will enjoy being a member of this site and being able to talk about David Sylvian and Japan related subjects.

You are in good company, everyone is lovely and friendly.

I know you missed out on Japan, but the good thing with music is it is always there. You ...

Sorry I have not had the chance to reply to you until now Natasha as I have been very busy. I am a great fan of William Blake and all his endeavours and works, however, (the "controversy" bit) Blake claimed at times to be inspired by angels and his dead brother whom he allegedly(?) conversed with ...

This may sound quite contentious, but it is not meant to be, I feel that DS's lyrics and music (but especially lyrics) are at their most poetic, touching and profound during his less happy periods of life. I am prone to agree with Simonp about SOTB and Blemish being his most poetic works and as you ...

Astronaut, how right you are. Teardrop Explodes - fantastic band. My you have such good taste.

I don't know whether anyone else likes them, but I was a huge Cramps fan. Quite different to most of the other stuff I like, I think they appealed to my devilish side !!!

Hello,

Great subject for a discussion Melaszka! :D

I think Japan could come under the category of underrated bands. I also think XTC were pretty much overlooked, they too, like Japan were something a bit different. Although they had some chart success they are a band that are not cited very often ...

Just a big thank you to all of you who have welcomed me, you are such a friendly bunch! I really look forward to chatting to you all at some point. I know it's a bit late but Happy 2008 to you all.

With love

xxx