DAVID SYLVIAN

Camphor

Label: Venture – CDVEX 962, Venture – CDVEX962, Virgin – 7243 8 12201 2 2, Virgin – 7243 8 12201 22

Format: 2 x CD, Compilation, Limited Edition, Digipak

Country: UK & Europe

Released: 27 May 2002

TRACK LISTING

1-1 David Sylvian– All Of My Mother's Names 6:06

1-2 Rain Tree Crow– Red Earth (As Summertime Ends) 3:34

1-3 David Sylvian– Answered Prayers 2:45

1-4 David Sylvian– The Song Which Gives The Key To Perfection 5:52

1-5 Rain Tree Crow– New Moon At Red Deer Wallow 5:14

1-6 David Sylvian– Praise (Pratah Smarami) 3:55

1-7 David Sylvian– Wave (Version) 3:58

1-8 David Sylvian– Mother And Child 4:03

1-9 David Sylvian / Holger Czukay– Plight (The Spiralling Of Winter Ghosts) Detail 2:30

1-10 David Sylvian– Upon This Earth 4:14

1-11 Rain Tree Crow– Big Wheels In Shanty Town 6:56

1-12 David Sylvian– The Healing Place 4:52

1-13 David Sylvian– Camphor 3:10

1-14 David Sylvian– A Brief Conversation Ending In Divorce 3:27

Bonus CD

2-1 David Sylvian / Holger Czukay– Plight (The Spiralling Of Winter Ghosts) 16:35

2-2 David Sylvian / Holger Czukay– Mutability (A New Beginning Is In The Offing) Detail 5:31

2-3 David Sylvian / Holger Czukay– Premonition (Giant Empty Iron Vessel) 16:34

DESCRIPTION

The deluxe 2-CD edition of Camphor by David Sylvian is a beautifully curated compilation of his instrumental works. Released on May 27, 2002, it features remixes and re-recordings of tracks from his earlier albums, along with some previously unreleased material. The second disc in the deluxe edition offers Plight, Mutability (detail) & Premonition.

The artwork for the deluxe edition is crafted by Russell Mills with assistance from Michael Webster. It features a blend of abstract and organic elements, reflecting the ambient and introspective nature of David Sylvian's music. The cover photography was done by Charles Lindsay, while the portrait photography was captured by Kevin Westenberg, adding a personal and evocative touch to the packaging.

The design includes a three-panel digipak with a fold-out sheet that doubles as a poster. This poster showcases a photograph by Kevin Westenberg. The overall aesthetic is deeply atmospheric, aligning perfectly with the mood of the album.

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