Post #127245 by vintagegirl on Wed, Nov 24, 2004 12:20 PM

Hey Tikibars, did you ever notice David Sylvian's name on the liner notes of Propaganda's album (along with Glenn Gregory from Heaven 17)? Apparently they also contributed to the making of the album. Steve Jansen also accompanied them on one of their brief tours. I'm disappointed to hear that Propaganda may have not played the instruments on their album especially since Micheal Mertens was also the percussionist for the Dusseldorf symphony and you'd think he'd be playing in addition to the arrangements and writing he was already doing for the band. I actually got to meet Claudia Brucken a couple of years ago when she sang back up for Paul Humpreys (from OMD) here in LA. She was so pleased that I knew all the words to "Duel" (which she sang that night) and that I still had an interest in the new recordings she was then planning.

I'm also a HUGE David Sylvian fan and have followed his solo career since it started in 1984. (I've seen him live 3 times.) So I know what you mean by the huge infuence Japan had and what great musicians they all turned out to be. Early on, I used to see David Sylvian on the British mags and think "Who's that Nick Rhodes imposter?" Then I found out all about Japan.

Though I didn't know many of Visage's songs at the time, I'll always remember the video for "Fade to Grey". I love that one.

Also caught Bow Wow Wow about 6 years ago I thought they were pretty great live. Annabelle had more energy than ever.

I also loved Adam Ant, but preferred the pre-"Strip" stuff. "Stand and Deliver" really does it for me. That lip gloss he wore...oooh, baby! Apparently he was also a collector of antique clothing, even some museum pieces much like the pirate clothes he wore, designed by Vivienne Westwood.