by chlorine on Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:17 am
My introduction to David Sylvian's music, and then Hoger Czukay's music, was very much like Kev in P.B.: Gone to Earth followed by Plight and Premonition. The first time I played Plight and Premonition I left the room right after placing the needle on the grooves expecting to hear the some form of standard instrumentation emanating through the house. Instead there were strange new sounds that complemented the other sounds of the house and neighborhood that morning. The experience was wondrous, and I, like Kev in P.B. returned often to Plight and Premonition for solace and comfort, and also pleasure. Two theses and many other manuscripts were written under its charms. As soon as I heard that Sylvian was to perform Plight and Premonition in Norway, I immediately bought a ticket to attend Punk 2011. How fortunate we were to hear it live.
I have often wondered if others have also made Sylvian's music the soundtrack to their lives. Kev in P.B. post suggests that this is the case. One the things that draws me most to his music are the wonderful surprises with each new album. Sylvian's unerring sense of melody and courageous use of different Sonics remain the constants between the various albums. Holger Czukay lent his remarkable talents to some of favorite albums by Sylvian and his collaborators. His own music was also exceptional. Rest in peace Holger. I wish his family well.