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202139 minGdocumentary

Brilliant Trees Sessions

202139 minGdocumentary

David Sylvian's 1984 album "Brilliant Trees" was recorded in Berlin, with a 39-minute film detailing its production released on Vimeo.

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David Sylvian's 1984 album "Brilliant Trees" was recorded in Berlin, with a 39-minute film detailing its production released on Vimeo.

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Yuka Fujiidirector

David Sylvian

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Holger Czukay

Holger Czukaycast

Mark Isham

Ronny Draytoncast

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David Sylvian recorded his 1984 album "Brilliant Trees" in Berlin. The film captures the process of making the album. Sylvian released the footage on Vimeo on July 15, 2021. The documentary has a runtime of 39 minutes. It provides a closer look at the creative environment during the album's production.

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