Album

Approaching Silence

David Sylvian

1999 · Electronic

Rare pressing on Gatefold

Approaching Silence by David Sylvian

Approaching Silence is an Electronic album by David Sylvian, originally released in 1999. On Gatefold: 15 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

  1. 1The Beekeeper's Apprentice32:52
  2. 2Epiphany2:24
  3. 3Approaching Silence38:17

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Ambient & Downtempo
  • sparse
  • meditative
  • cerebral

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Tracks 1 & 2 recorded at Memphis Studios, engineered at Autonomy, London September 1990.
Track 3 recorded at Atma Sound, Minneapolis 1994. Mixed at Synergy Studios, Napa 1999.
Issued in a standard jewel case (clear tray) with eight-page booklet.
A similar pressing by Mediamotion, glass mastered by Uden is Approaching Silence (UK & Europe) (opens in a new tab).

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • David SylvianSYNTHESIZER, ELECTRONICS GUITAR , SYNTHESIZER GUITAR , SYNTHESIZER , ELECTRONICS , SAMPLER
  • Robert FrippGUITAR , VOICE VOCALS, EFFECTS

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