David Sylvian/Ryuichi Sakamoto: Forbidden Colours EP

The Forbidden Colours EP/single was a collaborative release from the multi-instrumentalist and Japan frontman, David Sylvian; and the composer and keyboardist of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto. The title track was originally composed by Sakamoto as part of the score for the 1983 World War II film, 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence', with Sylvian providing vocals for the song. After the break-up of Japan, David Sylvian also collaborated with Sakamoto for his first single, 'Bamboo Music'; which also featured a B-side re-working of the song, titled, 'Bamboo Houses'.

This is essentially a compilation of the beginnings of Sylvian's solo career, prior to the recording of his 1984 debut album, 'Brilliant Trees'. For this reason - and also that these songs are fantastic on their own terms - I wanted to upload the EP collection of the three songs, in the hope that fans of the two artists may discover a new song through listening to this.

Track List:
1. Forbidden Colours (0:00)
2. Bamboo Music (4:46)
3. Bamboo Houses (10:28)