Four poems by David Sylvian are set to music on this album.
Recording
Features sample of Answered Prayers.
CD plus DVD compilation.
Four celebrities (e.g. Peter Kruder of Kruder & Dorfmeister) have been asked to select their favourite favourites for the album. One of the songs is “Bamboo Houses” by David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto.
A compilation by Gillian Anderson (Scully from X-Files) who is a great admirer of David.
Both cassettes are from Thailand. Excellent quality of sound.
Japanese only compilation
German compilation. Compilation by Ecki Stieg
Virgin sampler
Canadian Virgin promo only release.
Same tracklist as the original.
Released on P-Vine Records Japan.
12" promo, white label single. Standard black sleeve.
8 panel digipak with 5th colour metallic sepia / gold on digipak and CD body. With instrumental tracks added and includes remixes of 3 tracks.
6 panel Digipak on art board, using duo tone type 4 colours and 5th colours.
Advanced CDR with printed Virgin info.
Advanced CDR with printed Virgin info.
Two advanced CDR promos with printed Virgin info.
Advanced CDR with printed Virgin info.
Sampler featuring Rooms Of The Sixteen Shimmers
Advanced CDR with printed Virgin info.
World Citizen is the song for J-Wave's 15th anniversary.
Virgin promotional compilation.
As the regular release but with Warner stickers on barcodes and on the CD the text “SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE” is printed
