World Citizen [Single, Import]

David Sylvian | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 2003)
• Original Release Date: November 25, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Wea Japan
• ASIN: B0000C4GFS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #636,783 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. World Citizen - I Won't Be Disappointed [Short Version]

2. World Citizen - I Won't Be Disappointed [Short Version]

3. World Citizen - I Won't Be Disappointed [Long Version]

4. World Citizen - I Won't Be Disappointed [Long Version]

5. World Citizen [Ryoji Ikeda Remix]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for More, November 2, 2006

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Kurtis R. Reed (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Citizen (Audio CD)

An excellent collaboration. My third favorite collaboration from these two. Forbidden Colours and Heartbeat really is thier best work but this peice is well written, arranged and produced and can be played over and over. I bought the Russian Import with 10 tracks including older collaborations from these two artists. I have been a fan for about 18 years and David Sylvian does an amazing job on this. This is a much stronger and prettier comp than the previous Zero Landmine, No More Landmines, which was also a pleasant suprise. Strongly recommended for the listener.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A master piece!!!!!, October 19, 2003

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Modesto (Spain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Citizen (Audio CD)

A great great song...un soplo de aire fresco en este mediocre mundo de la musica con un mensaje antibelicista que deberia hacer recapacitar a los dirigentes de este podrido mundo.
Solo los grandes genios como Sylvian y Sakamoto pueden hacer una y otra vez una obra maestra como esta

Gracias maestros!!!! Thanks masters!!!!!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review & Corrections To Editorial Review:, January 15, 2008

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Derek Currie (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Citizen (Audio CD)

If only homo sapiens could evolve beyond their tribal mentality. If only we could follow the sixth commandment and stop killing our own species. If only Christians could be free of the lunacy of the anti-Christian book of 'Revelation'. (Who allowed that paganist, divisive hallucination into the New Testament?!) If only we could all be World Citizens.... The two variations on Sylvian's lyrical theme of 'world citizen' are beautiful must-have songs for anyone who can see and dream beyond the madness.

The Amazon Editorial Review for 'World Citizen' sez: "Just prior to Japan's break-up, Sylvian began working with composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, with whom he released the single "Bamboo Houses" in 1982, marking the beginning of a long-standing musical relationship."

This is wrong. The first Sylvian & Sakamoto collaboration was 'Taking Islands In Africa' from the 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' album (1980) a full three years before Japan broke up. They met while Japan was touring with Yellow Magic Orchestra, of which Sakamoto was a member. Since that time they have consistently collaborated. Sakamoto describes Sylvian as a 'brother'.

The Amazon Editorial Review for 'World Citizen' sez: "Sylvian and Sakamoto have not released a record together for 21 years, which makes this a very special release. 'world citizen', with its powerful lyrics and excellent melody, is a must have for all Sylvian and Sakamoto fans."

This is very wrong. Tsk tsk. Their released singles together, in order: 'Bamboo Music/Houses' (1982), 'Forbidden Colours' (1983), 'Heart Beat (Tainai Kaiki)' (1992), 'Zero Landmine' (2001), 'World Citizen' (2004).

Looking for impossible-to-find Sylvian, Sakamoto, YMO Family music? I invite you to check out the YMO RARE group at Yahoo. :-Derek