David Sylvian - Orpheus Videos

grandpasacko Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I've listened to countless songs in my life of all genres...and this is easily one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. The album it comes from, Secrets Of The Beehive, is also a masterpiece from start to finish.

53Aubergine Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I count myself as truly blessed to have been witness to this tour in 1988, in Bremen West Germany. The small staged was literally over flowing with musicians and instruments. The theatre had a huge circular skylight that slid open to reveal the stars in the deep royal blue that is the northern night sky, spangled with stars.Simply Glorious.

bohojo7 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Now this is pure class!

bonelson Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Stunning imagery-- in black-and-white, no less! One of my favorite videos of all time. Another would be "No Motion" by Dif Juz.

ownz275 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I think this is a gift from the Gods of music

ciuvildo Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - grande canzone David è un sommo poeta!

milan20067 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Meravigliosa..e raffinatissima..

cippocigno Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - davvero molto bella...

telomeraseMusic Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - i saw david in Reggio Emilia, last winter. amazing, great and this is a top.

golferman2004 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Geat food for my soul, essential vitamins.

BYRONSTARS Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - VERY great song and very great poetry....

stephensalt69 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - fe-no-me-nal

nmacog Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - what a beautiful song this is - one of my fave Sylvian tracks ever - it doesnt get any better than this !!!

AsaNisiMasa7 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Pure poetry and beauty in its highest. What elegant, sophisticated music, which has aged impeccably. I discovered Sylvian in the 80s and was immediately smitten with his music. Rediscovering him now, I realise he's aged like a fine wine.

AsaNisiMasa7 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Che bello imbattermi in altri italiani che apprezzano Sylvian! Io l'ho scoperto alla fine degli anni 80. Incredibile come non sia datato affatto. la sua musica è senza tempo, come tutta la vera arte. Meravigliosa!

Daymo7 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Only came across this song a couple of weeks ago and cannot stop playing it. Beautiful melodic song :O)

Rhodesia32 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Is this song really about his cat?

SesshyLover1585 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Doubtful...but then Neil Diamond wrote about his guitar (Cracklin' Rosie) so who knows...

AsaNisiMasa7 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - About his cat?? That's what they said about a Beatles song as well... one on the White Album, I think. Can't remember which one, though. I think it's probably not true, though. Nothing in this song's lyrics would suggest this could be about a cat!

sixfeetjenna Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - It is about what you want it to be.

BookwormApril61 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Who directed the video?

moodyb Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - My foggy memory seems to recall that it was Nigel Grierson...

shemishtamesh Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Definately not. It is about the legend of Orpheus, who was a mystic and a seer, said to be the greatest musician and poet of Ancient Greece. It is said that his songs could charm wild beasts and coax rocks and trees into movement. Orpheus sailed together with other Greek adventurers on the Argo - the biggeest ship ever built then, in search of the Golden Fleece. And when the ship passed by the island of the Sirens, it was Orpheus' music which prevented the crew from being lured to destruction.

shemishtamesh Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Sleepers sleep as we row the boat,Just you the weather and I gave up hope.But all of the hurdles that fell in our lapsWere fuel for the fire and straw for our backs.Still the voices have stories to tell,Of the power struggles in heaven and hell,But we feel secure against such mighty dreams,As Orpheus sings of the promise tomorrow may bring.

xXxSocorroDovesxXx Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Exquisite video... his music is intoxicating!Thankyou