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Fans of David Sylvian may consider some of his earlier releases to have been autumnal spectacles filled with intoxicating arrangements and some of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs ever composed. At face value, Dead Bees on a Cake should have been one of David Sylvian's most spiritually fulfilled and innovative releases -- maybe next time. One can admire the rich vocals and impeccable instrumental performances by Talvin Singh, Steve Jansen, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Marc Ribot, among others; however, for David Sylvian, even beautiful tracks like "The Shining of Things" are the sonic equivalent of running on a treadmill. One song makes this worth the price of admission: "Midnight Sun"; while the vocals are classic Sylvian, the bluesy, swampy sound of this track is completely new to him. It would have been fantastic if other songs on the album had followed in a similarly inventive vein.
© Sanz Lashley /TiVo
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Steve Jansen, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ryuichi Sakamoto, String Arranger, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marc Ribot, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, String Arranger, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programming, Samples, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Lawrence Feldman, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Wheeler, Flugelhorn, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Keyboards, Vocals, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Bill Frisell, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - EDDIE WILLIAMS, ComposerLyricist - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - JOHNNY MOORE, ComposerLyricist - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marc Ribot, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Charles Brown, ComposerLyricist - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Samples, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Tommy Barbarella, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Jansen, Cymbals, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programming, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - John Giblin, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Wheeler, Flugelhorn, AssociatedPerformer - Ged Lynch, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Jansen, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marc Ribot, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programming, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scooter Warner, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, String Arranger, Keyboards, Vocals, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Jansen, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Guitar Loops, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programming, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Steve Tibbetts, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Frisell, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - TALVIN SINGH, Percussion, Tabla, AssociatedPerformer - Ingrid Chavez, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Deepak Ram, Wooden Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ryuichi Sakamoto, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, String Arranger, Vocals, Samples, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Jansen, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programming, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Ingrid Chavez, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Samples, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marc Ribot, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Samples, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Ged Lynch, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ryuichi Sakamoto, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marc Ribot, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Samples, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Wheeler, Flugelhorn, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Minh Doky, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - TALVIN SINGH, Percussion, Tabla, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scooter Warner, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Tommy Barbarella, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - John Giblin, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ged Lynch, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Traditional, Author - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shree Maa, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Kent, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Sylvian, Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Samples, Asst. Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Djivan Gasparyan, ComposerLyricist - Jacquie Turner, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Curry, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Crane, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1999 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Fans of David Sylvian may consider some of his earlier releases to have been autumnal spectacles filled with intoxicating arrangements and some of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs ever composed. At face value, Dead Bees on a Cake should have been one of David Sylvian's most spiritually fulfilled and innovative releases -- maybe next time. One can admire the rich vocals and impeccable instrumental performances by Talvin Singh, Steve Jansen, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Marc Ribot, among others; however, for David Sylvian, even beautiful tracks like "The Shining of Things" are the sonic equivalent of running on a treadmill. One song makes this worth the price of admission: "Midnight Sun"; while the vocals are classic Sylvian, the bluesy, swampy sound of this track is completely new to him. It would have been fantastic if other songs on the album had followed in a similarly inventive vein.
© Sanz Lashley /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 01:09:57
- Main artists: David Sylvian
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1999 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 1999 Virgin Records Limited
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