Alchemy: An Index of Possibilities
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| Studio album by David Sylvian | ||||
| Released | 14 December 1985 (UK) | |||
| Genre | Electronic, ambient, world music | |||
| Length | 36:41 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Producer | David Sylvian and Nigel Walker | |||
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Alchemy: An Index of Possibilities is David Sylvian's second solo album, released in 1985 on cassette only and produced by Sylvian and Nigel Walker. It was reissued in its original form on CD in Japan in 1991.
The opening suite "Words with the Shaman" was simultaneously issued as a 12" single, while "Steel Cathedrals" was used in a short film by Sylvian and Yasayuki Yamaguchi, shot in Tokyo, Japan, and released on VHS. The soundtrack features the voice of Jean Cocteau.
In 2003, the album was remastered and included two additional songs: "The Stigma of Childhood (Kin)", originally recorded for Gaby Agis's dance piece, Kin; and "A Brief Conversation Ending in Divorce". Both songs were originally released on the EP Pop Song.
All compositions by David Sylvian and Jon Hassell except where noted.
"Words with the Shaman"
"Words with the Shaman": (Produced by David Sylvian and Nigel Walker)
"Preparations.." and "The Stigma....": (Produced by David Sylvian)
"A Brief Conversation...": (Produced by David Sylvian and Steve Nye)
"Steel Cathedrals": (Produced by David Sylvian)
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