Orpheus (David Sylvian song)

"Orpheus" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian, released on 3 May 1988 as the second single from his fourth studio album Secrets of the Beehive (1987). The song evokes the myth of Orpheus.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by David Sylvian

European 7" single <small>(VS 1043)</small>

1. "Orpheus"&nbsp;– 4:46
2. "Mother and Child"&nbsp;– 3:09

European 12" single <small>(VST 1043)</small>

1. "Orpheus"&nbsp;– 4:46
2. "Mother and Child"&nbsp;– 3:09
3. "The Devil's Own"&nbsp;– 3:08

Personnel

• David Sylvian – vocals, acoustic guitar, synths
• Ryuichi Sakamoto – piano, synths
• Steve Jansen – drums
• Danny Thompson – double bass
• Phil Palmer – slide guitar
• Mark Isham – flugelhorn
• Brian Gascoigne – orchestral arrangement

Accolades

<small>(*) designates unordered lists.</small>

References

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