Remix of Towa Tei (featuring Kylie Minogue) track GBI (German Bold Italic).

GBI (Sylvon's  Sense Of Style  Mix)

When I was offered the opportunity to score an indie, horror-short film, I did not hesitate to accept it! I was also ecstatic since I was an earlier admirer of such classic horror film scores like Charles Bernstein’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984). In fact, when I first became obsessed with that film in my early teens, that incredible score aspired me to make music that incorporated a similar atmosphere, a moody mood, minor chords that engendered pensive emotion. 

Fast forward to many years later and my good friend Carlos Fernando Ibarra opened the door to this opportunity, and I reciprocated. 

Knowing my penchant for “80’s-inspired” sonic landscapes, and also our mutual love of the horror film genre, particularly the 70’s and 80’s, I was given a reference point: John Harrison’s score for DAY OF THE DEAD (1985). Atheistically, I kept the electronics alive with this score, but also brought a European horror film score sensibility, which sometimes contrasts the action on screen. Jarring, but intriguing, nonetheless.

Once I submitted my work to Carlos, I didn’t think I would actually have the desire to remaster and release this minor score to the public. But here I am, presenting this small little project to you…

Each piece is a sonic re-working of the main theme (this piece you are listening to), which I include as a “bonus track” to the digital release. In fact, the more I listen to the “working theme”, the more I realize that it could have fit snuggly into one of Lucio Fulci’s twisted, gore masterpieces, or Joe D'Amato’s unnerving horror storytelling and visuals.

As a first attempt, I am proud of what I have done. And for all your horror film score fans (or causal listeners of eerie electronic music), I hope you enjoy it too!

Duck & Cover (Original Score)

Duck & Cover

Main Theme (Duck & Cover) (Original Vision)

A cover (and alternate take) of the Eurythmics track from their 1983 sophomore album "Sweet Dream (Are Made of This)". This has always been a personal favourite of mine since the lyrics are incredibly haunting!

Songs From the Caged

Jennifer (Eurythmics cover)

First official single from my forthcoming album, "Isolation & Fantasy".

Isolation / Fantasy

So Who's to Blame? (No Apology, No Shame) - Single

So Who's to Blame? (No Apology, No Shame)

Second single from the upcoming ISOLATION & FANTASY album.

Your Colours? - Single

Your Colours?

Third single from the upcoming album, ISOLATION & FANTASY.

Decadent Disco - Single

Decadent Disco

4th single from the upcoming album "Isolation & Fantasy". Featuring the spoken poetry talents of Areta M.

August 12, 2019

Disconnect (Feat. Areta M.)

Track taken from my upcoming record, ISOLATION / FANTASY, out October 22, 2019.

ISOLATION / FANTASY

October 8, 2019

When I Appear

October 22, 2019

Fragile Eyes (Passing Phase)

Taken from my debut album, ISOLATION / FANTASY.

The Cage

A re-imagined, reconstructed cover of “Bartender”, the Lana Del Rey track that appears on her brilliant album, NORMAN F**KING ROCKWELL.

I’ve always been a fan of those artists that would take chances with cover songs, such as DEVO with their rendition of The Rolling Stones “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, or how about when the Scissor Sister covers the PinkFloyd’ track “Comfortably Numb” and transformed it into a Bee Gee's disco inspired love affair?

...These two examples have always been the paradigm of how cover songs should be executed. Your own sonic interpretation(S) of someone else’s work. 

Thank you to Areta Marshall for climbing on board to help fulfill this crazy vision of mine. Your sultry vocals are everything.

Bartender

Bartender (feat. Areta M.)(Lana Del Rey Cover)

Track taken from the full-length debut of Sylvon, entitled "ISOLATION / FANTASY". Available to stream on all major platforms now!

Isolation  / Fantasy

Heavenly Creatures (For Sofia)

Sylvon is a Toronto-based indie, synth/dark wave, one-man band, led by Frankie Guerreiro.

Overseeing all aspects of his craft, including writing, composing, arranging, producing, and performing, Sylvon’s compositions exude a displaced nostalgic flavor, audibly a complete contrast to the current landscape of pop music. Utilizing his educational background in Graphic Design, he is also the creative force behind all visual aspects of his artwork (album and single covers, social media promos), as well as the curator for all his social media accounts.

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