David Sylvian - Brilliant Trees

"Brilliant Trees", the title track off David Sylvian's first solo album (1984) after quitting Japan, is one of his most beautiful recordings ever. Imagine that! It is co-written by and featuring the trumpet of genius player Jon Hassell, which is responsible for much of the atmosphere. It's hard to imagine songs like these as anything but the greatest and most fulfilling of experiences on a level with any kind of art that takes itself seriously. This is truly transcendental!

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