Syrupy, langorous and expansive contemplation, recorded live in 1988.
'Let The Happiness In' is a brown, sombre hymn, pondering one of Sylvian's Long Dark Nights. From today's perspective, it's hard to believe it was released as a single - a fantastic 12" which came backed with the edgy funk of 'Buoy (Remix)' and the languid jazz instrumental 'Blue Of Noon'.
It processes at a stately pace, based on a simple organ motif and Sylvian's rich voice, slowly building with percussion and trumpet embellishments.
Initially true to the 'Secrets Of The Beehive' original, this live version slowly adds more layers - more intricate percussion, some gently skyscraping guitar and some of the most downbeat scat vocal improvisation you might ever hear.
Glorious.
Download David Sylvian 'Let The Happiness In (Live in Japan, 1988)' (alternative mp3) (Mediafire)
Download the complete David Sylvian 'Live in Theatre' concert over on archive:live+rare (mp3 download) (Mediafire)
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