Red Guitar

David Sylvian

About Red Guitar

"Red Guitar" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian. Released in May 1984, it was his debut solo single (not counting his two earlier singles with Ryuichi Sakamoto) and taken from his first solo album Brilliant Trees. It peaked at no.17 on the UK Singles Chart.


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1989
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I recognize no method of living that I know.
I see only the basic materials I may use.
If you ask me, I may tell you.
It's been this way for years.
I play my red guitar;
It's the devil in the flesh,
It's the iron in my soul.
I play my red guitar;
It's the devil in the flesh,
It's the iron in my soul.
I understand you're facing problems inside you,
A certain difficulty of being that I know too.
You may ask me, why do I fail
Just when I'm needed.
I play my red guitar;
It's the devil in the flesh,
It's the iron in my soul.
I play my red guitar;
It's the devil in the flesh,
It's the iron in my soul.
I play my red guitar;
It's the devil in the flesh,
It's the iron in my soul.
If you ask me, I may tell you.
It's been this way for years.

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David Sylvian

David Sylvian (born David Alan Batt, 23 February 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician who came to prominence in the late 1970s as the lead vocalist and main songwriter in the group Japan. His subsequent solo work is described by critic Jason Ankeny as "a far-ranging and esoteric career that encompassed not only solo projects but also a series of fascinating collaborative efforts." Sylvian's solo work has been influenced by a variety of musical styles and genres, including jazz, avant-garde, ambient, electronic, and progressive rock. more »

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Artist Profile
"Red Guitar" is a song by David Sylvian, an English singer-songwriter and musician who is primarily known as the lead vocalist of the band Japan.
Album Information
The song "Red Guitar" is part of Sylvian's debut solo album, "Brilliant Trees", which was released in 1984.
Chart Success
"Red Guitar" was the first single to be released from "Brilliant Trees" and it successfully reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Style
The song is renowned for its blending of art rock and experimental pop, representative of Sylvian's distinct musical style at the time.
Lyrics Insight
Though Sylvian is known for his abstract and often cryptic lyrics, "Red Guitar" is a seemingly more straightforward allegorical confession of the artist’s dreams, illusions, and artistic ambitions.
Video Theme
The music video for "Red Guitar" is often noted for its mysterious aura, featuring Sylvian exploring abstract landscapes with a red guitar.
Collaboration
The track includes the musical contributions of renowned artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto and Danny Thompson, highlighting Sylvian's collaborative approach.
Critical Reception
"Red Guitar" was received favorably by critics and fans, frequently praised for its captivating melody and deeply introspective lyrical content.
Unique Company
The song's uniqueness and contrast to other popular tracks of its timeline set Sylvian apart as an artist who is not afraid to break traditional molds or trends.
Transition Mark
"Red Guitar" is viewed as a marker of Sylvian's transition from the more mainstream music of Japan to his more experimental and introspective solo work.

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