Japan the band (unofficial)
@japantheband.bsky.social
Unofficial account dedicated to Japan the band #richardbarbieri #robdean #stevejansen #mickkarn #davidsylvian #raintreecrow #japantheband #japan
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Welcome to the unofficial account dedicated to British band Japan.
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
“David & I had been playing as a duo for about 2 yrs (73/74), during which time David was belting out his own songs -totally owning them- outgoing Mick joined us seeing himself as a potential frontman (for cover songs at least) - he printed up a business card with our home phones”.
- Steve on X.
- Steve on X.
September 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“David & I had been playing as a duo for about 2 yrs (73/74), during which time David was belting out his own songs -totally owning them- outgoing Mick joined us seeing himself as a potential frontman (for cover songs at least) - he printed up a business card with our home phones”.
- Steve on X.
- Steve on X.
Japan original trio (Mick, Steve and David) in the “Catford Gazette”, summer 1974, around the time of their first ever concert at Mick’s older brother’s wedding.
#japantheband #japan #davidsylvian #stevejansen #mickkarn #richardbarbieri #robdean #raintreecrow #postpunk #synthpop #newwave #glamrock
#japantheband #japan #davidsylvian #stevejansen #mickkarn #richardbarbieri #robdean #raintreecrow #postpunk #synthpop #newwave #glamrock
August 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Japan original trio (Mick, Steve and David) in the “Catford Gazette”, summer 1974, around the time of their first ever concert at Mick’s older brother’s wedding.
#japantheband #japan #davidsylvian #stevejansen #mickkarn #richardbarbieri #robdean #raintreecrow #postpunk #synthpop #newwave #glamrock
#japantheband #japan #davidsylvian #stevejansen #mickkarn #richardbarbieri #robdean #raintreecrow #postpunk #synthpop #newwave #glamrock
“Music was the only open door on the horizon. I knew that I had to get out of that environment and that creating music was my only means of escape”.
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
August 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Music was the only open door on the horizon. I knew that I had to get out of that environment and that creating music was my only means of escape”.
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
- David Sylvian
Source: “A foreign place”, Anthony Reynolds ©
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Phenomenal band, from their first album onward. Fortunate enough to have seen them live on on their first American tour, lots Los Angeles.
August 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Phenomenal band, from their first album onward. Fortunate enough to have seen them live on on their first American tour, lots Los Angeles.
Welcome to the unofficial account dedicated to British band Japan.
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
August 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Welcome to the unofficial account dedicated to British band Japan.
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
Japan (1974-1982) are keyboardist/synth programmer/sound designer Richard Barbieri, guitarist Rob Dean, drummer Steve Jansen, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mick Karn and singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian.
#japantheband
David photographed by Steve Rapport for the cover of magazine “Japan Sounds Fan Library”, No. 1, July 1982.
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
David photographed by Steve Rapport for the cover of magazine “Japan Sounds Fan Library”, No. 1, July 1982.
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
Clerkenwell Studios, London, 14th April 1982.
Credit: Steve Rapport ©️
#japan #japantheband #davidsylvian
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
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democracy is failing us. free palestine (with love and blood)
July 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
democracy is failing us. free palestine (with love and blood)
Happy heavenly Birthday, Mick ♥️
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
July 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy heavenly Birthday, Mick ♥️
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
Fretless wonder, theatrical, colourful, flamboyant, alien, suave, sophisticated, intellectual, funny, wit, haunting, exotic, beautiful creature, master of bass guitar.
Photo: “Art of parties” UK tour, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 17th May 1981. Credit: Pete Still ©
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Mick and Steve on West Street in London, 31st May 1985.
#mickkarn #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #raintreecrow #jansenbarbierkarn #jbk #mediumproductions
#mickkarn #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #raintreecrow #jansenbarbierkarn #jbk #mediumproductions
July 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Mick and Steve on West Street in London, 31st May 1985.
#mickkarn #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #raintreecrow #jansenbarbierkarn #jbk #mediumproductions
#mickkarn #stevejansen #japan #japantheband #raintreecrow #jansenbarbierkarn #jbk #mediumproductions
"It had nothing to do with 'Adolescent Sex'. It was made for the Rainbow Theatre show in 1979 during an instrumental passage in one of the songs, possibly 'Suburban Berlin'. The idea was to make the show 'special' with our limited budget".
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
July 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"It had nothing to do with 'Adolescent Sex'. It was made for the Rainbow Theatre show in 1979 during an instrumental passage in one of the songs, possibly 'Suburban Berlin'. The idea was to make the show 'special' with our limited budget".
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
- Rob Dean 】
#japan #japantheband
Richard Barbieri has been interviewed for the brand new issue of “Blitzed” magazine.
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
March 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Richard Barbieri has been interviewed for the brand new issue of “Blitzed” magazine.
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
Order your paper copy or download digital version on blitzedmag.com
@richardbarbieri.bsky.social
#japan #japantheband #richardbarbieri #porcupinetree #jbk #jansenbarbierikarn #dolphinbrothers
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The new issue of Blitzed magazine has a nice interview with @richardbarbieri.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The new issue of Blitzed magazine has a nice interview with @richardbarbieri.bsky.social
1979: “This song is amazing!”
2019: “This song is amazing!”
2059: “This song is amazing!”
#quietlife #japantheband
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JF2...
2019: “This song is amazing!”
2059: “This song is amazing!”
#quietlife #japantheband
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JF2...
Japan Quiet Life 480p Quality
YouTube video by toolateforheaven
www.youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
1979: “This song is amazing!”
2019: “This song is amazing!”
2059: “This song is amazing!”
#quietlife #japantheband
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JF2...
2019: “This song is amazing!”
2059: “This song is amazing!”
#quietlife #japantheband
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JF2...
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“Mick Karn...the only man in history to have dyed pink hair, wear a zebra print jacket and still look suave, sophisticated and intellectual”.
Comment from a fan on YouTube.
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©️ All rights reserved
#mickkarn #japantheband
Comment from a fan on YouTube.
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©️ All rights reserved
#mickkarn #japantheband
February 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
“Mick Karn...the only man in history to have dyed pink hair, wear a zebra print jacket and still look suave, sophisticated and intellectual”.
Comment from a fan on YouTube.
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©️ All rights reserved
#mickkarn #japantheband
Comment from a fan on YouTube.
Photo: Koh Hasebe ©️ All rights reserved
#mickkarn #japantheband
“I knew that I had to find my own voice, both figuratively and literally”.
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
“I knew that I had to find my own voice, both figuratively and literally”.
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
We are grateful you found it, Sir.
Thank you for over 50 years of inspiration.
Happy Birthday.
Photo: David during “Sons of pioneers” tour, Japan, December 1982.
Fin Costello/Redferns ©
@davidsylvian.bsky.social
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Good news everyone!
The wait is almost over! Flashes for Bluesky is now available for free pre-order on the App Store.
🔥 Pre-"order" now (it's free) & get it the moment it launches!
apps.apple.com/de/app/flash...
The wait is almost over! Flashes for Bluesky is now available for free pre-order on the App Store.
🔥 Pre-"order" now (it's free) & get it the moment it launches!
apps.apple.com/de/app/flash...
Flashes for Bluesky
Flashes is a native Bluesky photo/video app.
Amongst other features the app offers:
• Discover and Share photos & videos on Bluesky – a vibrant community of over 30 million users.
• Enhance Your Cr...
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February 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good news everyone!
The wait is almost over! Flashes for Bluesky is now available for free pre-order on the App Store.
🔥 Pre-"order" now (it's free) & get it the moment it launches!
apps.apple.com/de/app/flash...
The wait is almost over! Flashes for Bluesky is now available for free pre-order on the App Store.
🔥 Pre-"order" now (it's free) & get it the moment it launches!
apps.apple.com/de/app/flash...
“I want to mention that the audio installation from my exhibition in Tokyo will shortly be available in four options on Bandcamp~but also Exit North have 2 new tracks mixed 😮💨and ready for a single for release~and I’m not even going to mention the thing about Kabuki Theatre”.
-Steve Jansen on X
-Steve Jansen on X
February 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“I want to mention that the audio installation from my exhibition in Tokyo will shortly be available in four options on Bandcamp~but also Exit North have 2 new tracks mixed 😮💨and ready for a single for release~and I’m not even going to mention the thing about Kabuki Theatre”.
-Steve Jansen on X
-Steve Jansen on X
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“The abbreviation of superfluity is a quality of maturity rarely found in any artist barely touching 24 years of age”.
- Angela Bowie. Foreword to “Sculpture” catalogue, Hamiltons Gallery exhibition, Mayfair, London, 1982.
#mickkarn #sculpture #japan #japantheband
- Angela Bowie. Foreword to “Sculpture” catalogue, Hamiltons Gallery exhibition, Mayfair, London, 1982.
#mickkarn #sculpture #japan #japantheband
February 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
“The abbreviation of superfluity is a quality of maturity rarely found in any artist barely touching 24 years of age”.
- Angela Bowie. Foreword to “Sculpture” catalogue, Hamiltons Gallery exhibition, Mayfair, London, 1982.
#mickkarn #sculpture #japan #japantheband
- Angela Bowie. Foreword to “Sculpture” catalogue, Hamiltons Gallery exhibition, Mayfair, London, 1982.
#mickkarn #sculpture #japan #japantheband
Out now on @bandcamp.com
Lucrecia Dalt’s 7” “cosa rara” featuring David Sylvian.
@lucreciadalt.bsky.social @davidsylvian.bsky.social
Lucrecia Dalt’s 7” “cosa rara” featuring David Sylvian.
@lucreciadalt.bsky.social @davidsylvian.bsky.social
lucrecia dalt cosa rara ft david sylvian . produced by lucrecia dalt & david sylvian mixed by david sylvian . composed by lucrecia dalt & alex lazaro. lyrics by dalt/sylvian. photography yuka fujii. link in bio.
February 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Out now on @bandcamp.com
Lucrecia Dalt’s 7” “cosa rara” featuring David Sylvian.
@lucreciadalt.bsky.social @davidsylvian.bsky.social
Lucrecia Dalt’s 7” “cosa rara” featuring David Sylvian.
@lucreciadalt.bsky.social @davidsylvian.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“With two people I respect and admire🥹 #SteveJansen #土屋昌巳#SUGIZO”.
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“With two people I respect and admire🥹 #SteveJansen #土屋昌巳#SUGIZO”.
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
-Sugizo on Instagram
Photo: Steve with Sugizo and Masami Tsuchiya at his recent photo exhibition “The space between”, Tokyo, January 2025.
#japantheband
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“In the band we’ve always worn masks as protection and it’s people like me, the ones who look the oddest, who have the most to hide. But over the years we’ve tended to wear less and less colour in our hair and make-up as we’ve become a little more confident”.
#mickkarn #japantheband
#mickkarn #japantheband
January 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“In the band we’ve always worn masks as protection and it’s people like me, the ones who look the oddest, who have the most to hide. But over the years we’ve tended to wear less and less colour in our hair and make-up as we’ve become a little more confident”.
#mickkarn #japantheband
#mickkarn #japantheband
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I've just posted 2.5 hours of interviews with David Sylvian to YouTube.
This 3-pt series discuss Blemish, Dead Bees On a Cake, songwriting, collaborative process, Rain Tree Crow, Robert Fripp & more.
Pt. 1: youtu.be/RJ7srs_Mgdo?...
Pt. 2: youtu.be/uB1pvrW26pk?...
Pt. 3: youtu.be/mjJqxOrK5xc?...
Pt. 1: youtu.be/RJ7srs_Mgdo?...
Pt. 2: youtu.be/uB1pvrW26pk?...
Pt. 3: youtu.be/mjJqxOrK5xc?...
January 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I've just posted 2.5 hours of interviews with David Sylvian to YouTube.
This 3-pt series discuss Blemish, Dead Bees On a Cake, songwriting, collaborative process, Rain Tree Crow, Robert Fripp & more.
Pt. 1: youtu.be/RJ7srs_Mgdo?...
Pt. 2: youtu.be/uB1pvrW26pk?...
Pt. 3: youtu.be/mjJqxOrK5xc?...
Pt. 1: youtu.be/RJ7srs_Mgdo?...
Pt. 2: youtu.be/uB1pvrW26pk?...
Pt. 3: youtu.be/mjJqxOrK5xc?...
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David Sylvian - Died In The Wool (Manafon Variations) and The Good Son vs The Only Daughter (The Blemish Remixes)
Vinyl preorders shipped, now in stock:
burningshed.com/artists/japan-artist
#musicfeed #musicsky
Vinyl preorders shipped, now in stock:
burningshed.com/artists/japan-artist
#musicfeed #musicsky
January 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
David Sylvian - Died In The Wool (Manafon Variations) and The Good Son vs The Only Daughter (The Blemish Remixes)
Vinyl preorders shipped, now in stock:
burningshed.com/artists/japan-artist
#musicfeed #musicsky
Vinyl preorders shipped, now in stock:
burningshed.com/artists/japan-artist
#musicfeed #musicsky
*ANNOUNCEMENT - LIVE TOUR*
EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
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EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
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January 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
*ANNOUNCEMENT - LIVE TOUR*
EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
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EXIT NORTH will perform in small-scale venues as a streamlined 3-piece unit. Thomas Feiner & Steve Jansen will be joined by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Elsenburg, who has previously featured on Jansen's solo recordings.
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