The band line-up stayed stable for the release of the next album, named after a Dario Argento's film, "Suspiria", which is where the bands full sound was realized. A spin-off band, "The Waltzing Maggots" were gigging around this time, taking their name from the bizarre tracks "Widdle Biddle and His Waltzing Maggot", and "Willie Biddle in His Watery Grave".
Around the time of their third album, "Fairytales of Slavery", they said they wanted to create music that evoked a "seductive garden of earthly delights, full of color and chaos". For the release of the "Peepshow" single the band actually played naked in the window of one of the main record stores in London with the windows blocked out apart from a peephole apparently...
The band took a hiatus after the release of "Fairytales of Slavery" during which founder member Katharine Blake formed the wildly successful all girl band Mediaeval Baebes who debuted at number 1 in the classical charts with their "Salva Nos" album.
Miranda Sex Garden then reformed and released in 2000 the best album of their career, the aptly named "Carnival of Souls", featuring the bands swan song "Without Trace". The band also contributed a song to a Radiohead tribute entitled "Exit music for a film".
After this the Mediaeval Baebes took over as Katharine's main concern, and MSG fell into a slumber.
In 2006 Ben Golomstock released a solo album under the name Stories from the Moon which featured members of Miranda Sex Garden, Mediaeval Baebes, Queen Adreena, Colt, etc. which highly reprized the traditional MSG sound.
In 2007 Katharine Blake released her first solo album, "Midnight Flower", and In March 2009 Jocelyn West released her solo album, "Salt Bird".
Members:
The members in the group have changed significantly over time; only Katharine Blake remained in the group for their entire run.
The performers on their last album, Carnival of Souls, were:
Katharine Blake - vocals, violin, keyboards, recorder (1991-2000)
Trevor Sharpe - drums (1992-2000)
Ben Golomstock - guitar, keyboards (1992-2000)
Teresa Casella (ex-Mediæval Bæbes) - bass guitar (2000)
Mike Servent - keyboards (2000)
Barney Hollington (The Urban Voodoo Machine) - violin and Hammond organ (2000)
Former members:
Jocelyn West (Jocelyn Montgomery) - vocals (1991)
Kelly McCusker - vocals, violin (1991-1993)
Donna McKevitt - vocals, viola (1992-1994)
Hepzibah Sessa - vocals, violin, keyboards, percussion (1994)
Discography:
Albums:
1991 - Madra
1992 - Iris (EP)
1993 - Suspiria
1994 - Fairytales of Slavery
2000 - Carnival of Souls
Singles:
1991 - Gush Forth My Tears
1993 - Play
1993 - Sunshine
1994 - Peep Show
2000 - Tonight/Sex Garden
Gush Forth My Tears
Miranda Sex Garden Lyrics
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and stay the burning
of my poor heart
or her eyes
choose you whether
o' peevish fond desire
alas my sighs
sighs out
The lyrics to Miranda Sex Garden's song "Gush Forth My Tears" depict a desperate plea from the singer to stop the intense pain and longing in their heart caused by unrequited love. The first line urges tears to flow, likely as a means of catharsis, in hopes of quieting the burning sensations. The following line offers a possible alternative, pleading for the object of affection's eyes to refrain from adding fuel to the fire. The singer recognizes their own "peevish fond desire," acknowledging the irrationality of their emotions, yet unable to quell them.
Line by Line Meaning
gush forth my tears
Let my tears flow freely to help ease the pain and sadness inside of me.
and stay the burning
Let my tears extinguish the intense feeling of hurt and anguish that I am experiencing.
of my poor heart
Of the emotions that plague and break down my heart, let the tears offer a respite and comfort.
or her eyes
Either the tears come from my own eyes or from the eyes of the person who caused me pain, but let them come nonetheless.
choose you whether
Whether the tears flow from me or from the person who hurt me, the sentiment remains the same- let there be tears to ease the pain.
o' peevish fond desire
The tears stem from the foolish longing and yearning for something or someone that may be unattainable or harmful.
alas my sighs
My deep, heavy breaths only amplify the pain and sadness that I feel within.
sighs out
Let the sighs, the physical manifestation of my emotional turmoil, escape me and provide temporary relief.
still blow the fire
The sighs, however, only fuel the unquenchable flame of my inner agony, intensifying it with every breath.
Contributed by Adalyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Phylean Panache
Miranda Sex Garden - Gush Forth My Tears
Gush forth my tears
And stay the burning
Of my poor heart
Or her eyes
Choose you whether
O' peevish fond desire
Alas my sighs
Sighs out
Still blow the fire
Gush forth my tears
And stay the burning
Of my poor heart
Or her eyes
Choose you whether
O' peevish fond desire
Alas my sighs
Sighs out
Still blow the fire
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Katherine Blake / Kelly Mccusker / Jocelyn West
englishdave250
I love Mir Sex Garden when feeling melancholic, so few people really appreciate them
Blackheart Bev
I know, everyone always wants bubble gum happy shit 24/7. I like my sad music 🤷🏻♀️
CCCKomrade
I love that people are still watching, listening and commenting on this music. You guys rule.
7h6
Even in 2020?:(
Soylent Pozole
Still there, buds?
Matias
still
Byron Wilding
I'm here.
Kamen Anew
Always
Lady Snowblood
For those wondering just how this promo was shot — it was filmed during the renaissance in the autumn of 1569 by Doctor Who — using the popular Alexa XT Steadycam set up. Post production & editing were later done inside the Tardis itself. Singer Jocelyn West (recruited from the nearby castle) did her own hair & makeup, and tea throughout the day plus all the location facilities in the forest, were provided by a local druid faction.
Константин Валтер
Amazing song.. love it so much since early 90's.. Jocelyn is pure beauty!