Red Guitar
David Sylvian
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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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10 facts about this song
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.
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Album InformationThe song "Red Guitar" is part of Sylvian's debut solo album, "Brilliant Trees", which was released in 1984.
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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.
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Musical StyleThe song is renowned for its blending of art rock and experimental pop, representative of Sylvian's distinct musical style at the time.
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Lyrics InsightThough 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.
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Video ThemeThe music video for "Red Guitar" is often noted for its mysterious aura, featuring Sylvian exploring abstract landscapes with a red guitar.
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CollaborationThe track includes the musical contributions of renowned artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto and Danny Thompson, highlighting Sylvian's collaborative approach.
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Critical Reception"Red Guitar" was received favorably by critics and fans, frequently praised for its captivating melody and deeply introspective lyrical content.
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Unique CompanyThe 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.
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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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