The sources for artist quotes in this article are listed below:
Words with the Shaman, sleeve note, 1985
The author’s conversation with Nigel Walker, 2023
David Toop collection, British Library, 1986
David Sylvian – Master Craftsman, Mark Prendergast, Sound on Sound, 1987
Who wants to be a Pop star anyway?, Mark Cordery, Record Mirror, 1984
Steve Jansen, twitter, 2021
Behind the Veil, Tim Goodyer, E&MM, 1986
David vs The Pop Goliath, Dave Rimmer, The Face, 1986
Percy Jones interviewed by Dereck Higgins, youtube, 2022
Steve Jansen, Sleepyard, 2014
David Sylvian interviewed by Mark Prendergast, Record Collector, 1990
Press release for Fourth World Vol. 1 – Possible Musics, Jon Hassell, 1980
Atmospherics -1980 Possible Musics, Jon Hassell, jonhassell.com, precise date unknown
David Sylvian biography, Virgin, 2021
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