Fred Cole has engineered most of the band's recordings and mastered them on a mono lathe that was used for The Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie."
Their early records, such as In the Graveyard, were released on the Tombstone Records label, named for the musical equipment store Fred and Toody operated at the time. Soon they caught the attention of the German label Music Maniac, and toured Europe successfully. Not until the mid-nineties did they tour the United States. Much of their following is in Europe.
A U.S. filmmaking team (Kate Fix and Jason Summers) produced a 2004 documentary, Unknown Passage: The Dead Moon Story, which played in independent theaters around the U.S., New Zealand, and Melbourne International Film Fest, and might be offered with the upcoming Dead Moon box set on Sub Pop Records. Dead Moon has recorded for labels such as Empty Records, but most releases are on Music Maniac abroad and Tombstone in the U.S. The Tombstone label has also provided cheap mastering and duplication for other bands, serving more as a cooperative than a promotional vehicle.
Fred and Toody are in their sixties. They currently own the Tombstone General Store in Clackamas, Oregon, and are building a shopping center nearby.
Pearl Jam often covers the song It's OK.
In December 2006 they retired:
2006-12-13 - AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DEAD MOON
After 20 yrs, Dead Moon is retiring. It has been a journey we will always treasure and feel that a worldwide family has emerged in its place. Dead Moon became much bigger than the band itself, it became a DIY underground hopeful for a lot of people. The candle is still burning!
--Fred Cole
(from http://www.subpop.com)
2007-05-18 PIERCED ARROWS
For the first time in a long time, Fred and Toody Cole were nervous. Six months after the breakup of their legendary garage-rock outfit, Dead Moon, the Coles were about to debut a new group—something they haven’t had to do for 20 years. And their new trio, Pierced Arrows, had only six practices under its belt at showtime.
http://localcut.wweek.com/2007/05/23/pierced-arrows-at-ash-street-saloon-may-18-2007/
On Another Plane
Dead Moon Lyrics
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I'm sick and tired of making the grade
If I threw you a lie could we still be that close?
Another bridge to cross, it's just the way life goes
On a distant cry, I'm holding my own
It's only time but it's beginning to show
I'm never the same, how does anyone know?
I only have so much, it's just the way life goes
The song "On Another Plane" by Dead Moon features a narrative of an individual who has grown tired of trying to meet certain expectations and be somebody that they are not. They are ready to leave the situation behind and fly away to another world, wishing to escape the struggle and stresses of daily life. In the first verse, the singer is contemplating whether or not they could maintain a relationship with someone on the basis of a lie, as a way of questioning the authenticity of the world around them. The second verse sees the singer taking up an internal struggle, trying to keep their head above water as they face various challenges. As the song progresses, the singer seeks to come to terms with the fact that they cannot continue to give everything of themselves to others, to be self-aware and accept life for what it is.
The lyrics in "On Another Plane" portray the sentiments of people who might be suffering from mental exhaustion or fatigue caused by societal pressure, and highlights the need to take a break and collect oneself. The lyrics also express the need to remain true to oneself and to avoid losing oneself in the process of trying to meet others' expectations. The use of metaphors throughout the song, such as "another bridge to cross" and "on a distant cry," helps to convey the sense of distance and other-worldliness that the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
On another plane- I'm out of here babe
I am leaving this current reality or level of existence, as I am tired and want something else.
I'm sick and tired of making the grade
I am exhausted of constantly striving and trying to meet societal standards of success.
If I threw you a lie could we still be that close?
Would our relationship still be intact even if I wasn't completely honest with you?
Another bridge to cross, it's just the way life goes
There will always be new challenges to face and overcome, that is the natural flow of life.
On a distant cry, I'm holding my own
Despite feeling isolated, I am managing to cope and maintain my emotional stability.
It's only time but it's beginning to show
The passage of time is taking a toll on me and it is becoming visible in my physical or emotional state.
I'm never the same, how does anyone know?
I am constantly changing as a person, thus making it difficult for anyone to truly know or understand me.
I only have so much, it's just the way life goes
I am limited in my capabilities and capacities, and this is just a part of the natural human experience.
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