"The Ink in the Well" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian. It was released in August 1984 as the second single from his debut solo album Brilliant Trees.
Reception
Reviewing the song for Record Mirror, Eden wrote "Mention David Sylvian and the adjectives that immediately spring to mind are sensitive, delicate, moody. 'Ink in the Well' lives up to David's reputation, it's accomplished with endearing lyrics and an interesting jazzy interlude occurs halfway through the song".
Personnel
On "The Ink in the Well":
David Sylvian – vocals, synthesizers
Phil Palmer – guitar
Danny Thompson – double bass
Kenny Wheeler – flugelhorn
Steve Jansen – drums
On "Weathered Wall":
David Sylvian – synthesizer
Richard Barbieri – synthesizer
Ryuichi Sakamoto – piano
John Hassell – trumpet
Holger Czukay – dictaphone
Steve Jansen – drums, percussion
Technical:
David Sylvian – cover design, remixing ("The Ink in the Well") Nigel Walker – remixing ("The Ink in the Well") Peter Williams – engineer Steve Nye – engineer, mixing Anton Corbijn – photography Yuka Fujii – photography