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David Sylvian 데이비드 실비언

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David Sylvian (born David Alan Batt; 23 February 1958) is an English musician, singer and songwriter who came to prominence in the late 1970s as frontman and principal songwriter of the band Japan. During his time with Japan, Sylvian was known for his unique baritone voice, idiosyncratic approach to songwriting, and his distinctive androgynous appearance. The band's androgynous look and increasingly electronic sound made them an important influence on the UK's early-1980s new wave scene. Following Japan's break-up, Sylvian embarked on a solo career with his debut album Brilliant Trees (1984).

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David Sylvian (데이비드 실비언) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Virgin.

Details

• Genre: new wave, jazz, art rock
• Born: 23 February 1958
• Birth Name: David Alan Batt
• Nationality: English
• Occupation: Musician, singer and songwriter
• Known For: Frontman and principal songwriter of the band Japan
• Debut Album: Brilliant Trees (1984)
• Birth Date: 1958년 2월 23일
• Profession: 싱어송라이터
• Notable Group: 재팬

Source reconciliation

• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 데이빗 실비언; KoreaAPI uses 데이비드 실비언 (chosen by source authority).
• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as David Sylvian; KoreaAPI uses 데이비드 실비언 (chosen by source authority).

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