Approaching Silence

by David Sylvian

Approaching Silence cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 27 September 1999
  • Label: Virgin
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:13:34
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Approaching Silence' compiles David Sylvian's ambient and installation works, including music composed for exhibitions with Russell Mills and Robert Fripp's contributions. The collection presents the instrumental, atmospheric side of the former Japan singer's solo career.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, minimal, instrumental, droning, spacious

Tracklist

  1. The Beekeeper's Apprentice (32:52)
  2. Epiphany (2:24)
  3. Approaching Silence (38:18)

Credits

  • Frank Perry - bells [noan bells], gong [bowed gong], bells [finger bells], composed by, written-by
  • Robert Fripp - effects [frippertronics], voice

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