Why I love Snow Borne Sorrow...

[Simonp]

I think SBS is possibly Sylvian's finest work since Gone To Earth. While I realise that this work is a collaborative effort featuring 3 highly talented musicians, I think because of Sylvian's overall presence, vocally and lyrically, its difficult to view it as anything other than a Sylvian solo album. Just my opinion mind. Why do I love it? I just think its a beautifully crafted record, it features some wonderful songs and it's just a very contemporary sounding work. Highlights for me are the opening Wonderful World, Atom & Cell and The Librabrian but this changes from week to week.

Many people have commented on sylvian's return to a more traditional songwriting style and view this album as a backward step for Sylvian following his more experimental and challenging Blemish release. I disagree. If anything it has proved that Sylvian is one of our most creative and individual songwriters working today.

Sorry if this is gushing, I just love the man!

[japanfan]

Its a great album! I see your in Scotland, are u under 35 and play an instrument? Im looking to start a Japan influenced band.

[Silver Moon]

Hi Simonp!!

I must agree with you as well... My favorites are "Wonderful World" "The day the earth stole heaven" and "The Librarian"

It's ok.... Gushing of all kinds is perfectly fine on here! ;-DDDD

-K-

[Poisoned_Apathy]

It's ok.... Gushing of all kinds is perfectly fine on here! ;-DDDD

I agree with Kera. We all love him here!!!

And I agree with you as well. I've been listened to it a lot these last days and it grows on me with each listening!! It's hard for me to pick a favourite at this moment, but Darkest Birds , Atom and cell or Snow Borne Sorrow are some of my favourites.

[arieleleven]

I also agree with Simon about this album. It is one of the most beautiful musical works overall that I have heard in a long time. "Darkest Birds" is practically my theme song these days.

[carolineharry]

I've only just got my copy.I've been playing it a lot in the car.Some tracks I loved from the word go, others are growing on me.
Might make a prat of myself by asking (nothing new there!) as it may be on here somewhere, but does anyone know why they called themsleves Nine Horses please?

[Simonp]

Its a great album! I see your in Scotland, are u under 35 and play an instrument? Im looking to start a Japan influenced band.

Actually I'm 36 and play an instrument so I take it I'm excluded from your auditions? Aren't "older" people allowed to be in bands?

[Stoobie]

Hey Simon !

Same boat here mate ! over 35 but used to play an instrument !

Stoobie

[karnsculpture]

Nine Horses is a good luck symbol in China and Japan, I'm guessing that could be behind the name.

[carolineharry]

Ah, that makes sense, cheers Paul.