Confront is a small, bespoke label that specialises in small run editions. David has been a long time admirer of what we do and the way we do it — and a loyal customer too — as well as a contemporary of a number of the artists on our roster. I asked David to write a “single” for the label and he presented me with the 15min “Playing the Schoolhouse”. — Mark Wastell Mark’s approach to running his label is one I admire. Along with numerous other labels I could mention, this is a one man operation and a labour of love. He brings to light work which might otherwise never be heard. Others do the same and, in my opinion, deserve support. It’s wonderful that so many have shown an interest in this piece that lies so far from the songwriting most seem to hunger for. I’m grateful for that. — David Sylvian This recording was previously released in the Confront Collectors Series (ccs 51). credits released April 25, 2020 David Sylvian: found objects, samples, additional field recordings Jan Bang: found objects, dictaphone Composed and produced by David Sylvian. Based on an improvisation by Jan Bang and David Sylvian in the old schoolhouse on Ny-Hellesund, Norway, March 2015. Contains samples of earlier recordings by Otomo Yoshihide and Toshimaru Nakamura. Contains an additional sample by Dai Fujikura used by permission. Schoolhouse photograph by David Sylvian. Composed By, Producer [Produced By] – David Sylvian Music By [Based On An Improvisation By] – David Sylvian, Jan Bang Performer [Contains An Additional Sample By (...) Used By Permission] – Dai Fujikura Performer [Contains Samples Of Earlier Recordings By] – Otomo Yoshihide, Toshimaru Nakamura Performer [Found Objects], Performer [Dictaphone] – Jan Bang Performer [Found Objects], Sampler [Samples], Field Recording [Additional Field Recordings] – David Sylvian Photography By [Schoolhouse Photograph By] – David Sylvian