The First Day (David Sylvian and Robert Fripp album)


The First Day is the first of three collaborations between British musicians David Sylvian and Robert Fripp. It was released in August 1993, featuring a driving rock style with elements of funk.
After scattered collaborations from the late 1980s, Fripp asked Sylvian to join a new version of his band King Crimson, but Sylvian proposed a collaborative album. They recorded in Woodstock and New Orleans. Chapman stick player Trey Gunn provided a foundation for Fripp to experiment on electric guitar. Percussion duties were filled by Marc Anderson and Jerry Marotta, while co-producer David Bottrill provided percussion treatments and samples.
The First Day was released in three versions: a double LP, a regular CD and a box set with eight photo prints.

Impact

"Bringing Down the Light" appeared in the Chris Morris TV series Jam.

Track listing

All songs by David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, and Trey Gunn, except where noted.
  1. "God's Monkey" – 4:58
  2. "Jean the Birdman" – 4:09
  3. "Firepower" – 10:25
  4. "Brightness Falls" – 6:05
  5. "20th Century Dreaming " – 11:50
  6. "Darshan " – 17:17
  7. "Bringing Down the Light" – 8:31

    Personnel and production