I. Tex Drieschner is a Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and musician who also has expertise in mathematics and cartooning and has been active in music since 2008. He has since released quite a catalogue of music. He hosts TV noir which brings together singer-songwriters in an intimate performance-style.
http://texorama.de/
II. TEX is a power trio with a long musical experience.
In 1975, Marc LIBRECHT (Guitars/Vocals) , living in Mouscron, Belgium, forms MARBLE ARCH , a rock-band who will be touring mostly in France during eleven years , playing support act for bands like SCORPIONS / TRUST / MANFRED MAN and even the frenchman Alain BASHUNG. Two 45T are recorded during this period, including "I need a woman".
In 1986 , MARBLE ARCH splits . Marc begins writing new songs back to the roots, with a strong blues influence. At the end of 1987 , he decides to rise up a new band with the only purpose to play the music he likes most : THE BLUES ! A bass player and a drummer join the band : TEX is born !
With a playlist composed of half-covers , half-personal songs , TEX hits the scene for the first time in the "braderie de LILLE" in september 1987. Then the group starts playing everywhere , but mostly in bars , making up a strong reputation of LIVE BAND at both sides of the French/Belgian frontier.
TEX plays bleeding BOOGIE BLUES , with evident influences from Texas as people like STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, JOHNNY WINTER , and other bands like JIMI HENDRIX , RORY GALLAGHER, BB KING or ERIC CLAPTON.
In 1991, the band makes a deal with a new belgian blues label : TIGHT & JUICY, distributed by CNR . The first CD "ONE MORE NIGHT" comes out in December 1991 : 15 songs written by Marc and produced by FRANK VAN RAMPELBERG.
Year 1992 confirms TEX as one of the leading blues bands in Belgium , what is obviously demonstrated by the big amount of gigs and support acts that TEX has to perform . TEX has opened for people like BIG JOE LOUIS, BLUES AND TROUBLE, SCREAMING JAY HAWKINS, ELLIOT MURPHY, LUTHER ALLISON, NINE BELOW ZERO, PATRICK VERBEKE, THE BLUBINOS, MAXWELL STREET, JIMMY DAVIS, EDDIE KIRKLAND, ANSON FUNDERBURGH, DAVE HOLE and even the living legends JOHNNY WINTER and JOHN MAYALL !
At the end of 1992, TEX goes back to the studio to bring up the second CD "HOT & BLUE" in April 1993 : 16 personal songs from Marc and one cover from the SCABS .
1993 is a good year for the band : festival of PEER (the biggest blues festival in Belgium), opening for ALBERT COLLINS and JEFF HEALEY, and the festival of Ecaussines, opening for Buddy Guy !
The third album recorded in july 1994 comes out in december 1994 with fourteen original numbers . The title of the CD "Boogieland" is referring to the big amount of gigs performed in this little country named Belgium .
In 1994 , TEX plays support act for ALVIN LEE in Le Havre (France) at the "Volcan"
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"Voodoo Hours", a mini-cd as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix comes out in june 1995 with a personal interpretation of four songs of the master .
In june 1996 the band plays support act for LYNYRD SKYNYRD at the "Cirque Royal" in Brussels and is still playing the Rockin'Blues everywhere .
The fifth CD has come out at the end of october 1998 . "READY" is composed of fourteen original numbers , tainted with a strong boogie-rock influence .It has been produced by Jo Bogaert on label Rowyna Music.
In may 99 support act for The Scorpions in Leuven.
Now in 2011, Gino Kesteloot and Marc Librecht are back together and start the band again!
Official Website: TEX
Haut
Tex Lyrics
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Auf 5000 Metern,
Bei minus 10 Grad,
Ich hab, ich hab nichts zu verliern'.
Von hier,
Ist die Welt ganz aus Wolken:
Leicht und egal,
Mich kann, mich kann gar nicht berührn'
Er hat gesagt:
"Komm hier her und tanz für mich,
Sei meine Sonne und scheine
Endlich für mich,
Geh' nicht weg, lass mich hier nicht allein."
Wie dick?
Wie dick sind die Wände?
Wie laut kann ich schrein'?
Wie böse? Wie böse?
Wie stark?
Arme aus Stahl.
Augen aus Tier.
Und Atem, überall Atem
- Ich hab keine Haut.
Er hat gesagt:
"Komm hier her und tanz für mich,
Sei meine Sonne und scheine
Endlich für mich,
Geh' nicht weg, lass mich hier nicht allein."
Er hat gesagt:
"Komm hier her und tanz für mich,
Sei meine Sonne und scheine
Endlich für mich,
Geh' nicht weg, lass mich hier nicht allein."
Armeen.
Ich sende Armeen,
In jedes scheiß Land.
Hunderte!
Tausende,
Tausend Armeen.
Grausam und schön,
Kein Stein bleibt stehn'.
Keine Pause, keine Ruhe, keine Gefangenen
- Ich hab keine Haut.
Hier,
Auf 5000 Metern,
Bei minus 10 Grad,
Ich kann ich kann gar nicht berührn'.
Ich will,
Gras an den Füßen.
Sonne und Wind
- Spührn'.
Ich will, will bitte nach Hause,
Gebt mir meine...
The song "Haut" by Tex is a haunting and introspective reflection of a person who feels disconnected from the world around them. The opening lines describe the singer's physical location, perched at a high altitude in freezing temperatures. The lyrics express a sense of detachment, as the singer describes feeling like the world is made of clouds and is weightless and indifferent. The repeated refrain "Ich hab keine Haut" (I have no skin) underscores the idea of feeling disconnected and unable to engage with the world.
The song takes a darker turn when the singer describes being urged to perform for someone else's pleasure. The repeated refrain takes on a new meaning as the singer describes feeling like they are unable to protect themselves or set boundaries. The imagery of "Armeen" (armies) and "Grausam und schön" (cruel and beautiful) adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that the singer is both powerful and vulnerable at the same time.
Overall, "Haut" is a complex and introspective song that touches on themes of detachment, powerlessness, and vulnerability. The lyrics present a layered and nuanced exploration of what it means to feel disconnected from the world and trapped in one's own skin.
Line by Line Meaning
Hier, Auf 5000 Metern, Bei minus 10 Grad, Ich hab, ich hab nichts zu verliern'
At this high altitude of 5000 meters with a temperature of minus 10 degrees, there is nothing left to lose.
Von hier, Ist die Welt ganz aus Wolken: Leicht und egal, Mich kann, mich kann gar nicht berührn'
From here, the world is seen as a light and indifferent place, where nothing can touch or affect me.
- Ich hab keine Haut.
I am invulnerable and unfeeling.
Er hat gesagt: "Komm hier her und tanz für mich, Sei meine Sonne und scheine Endlich für mich, Geh' nicht weg, lass mich hier nicht allein."
He commands: "Come here and dance for me, be my sun and shine only for me, do not leave me alone."
Wie dick? Wie dick sind die Wände? Wie laut kann ich schrein', Wie böse? Wie böse? Wie stark? Arme aus Stahl, Augen aus Tier. Und Atem, überall Atem - Ich hab keine Haut.
He asks: "How thick are the walls? How loud can I scream? How angry? How strong? My arms are made of steel, eyes of a beast, and everywhere I breathe, I am skinless."
Armeen. Ich sende Armeen, In jedes scheiß Land. Hunderte! Tausende, Tausend Armeen. Grausam und schön, Kein Stein bleibt stehn'. Keine Pause, keine Ruhe, keine Gefangenen, - Ich hab keine Haut.
He declares: "Armies, I send armies to every goddamn land. Hundreds! Thousands, a thousand armies. Cruel and beautiful, no stone will remain, no pause, no rest, no prisoners. I am skinless."
Ich will, Gras an den Füßen. Sonne und Wind - Spührn'. Ich will, will bitte nach Hause, Gebt mir meine...
I desire to feel the grass under my feet, to feel the sun and the wind. I want to go home, give me my... (the lyrics are incomplete)
Writer(s): Christoph Drieschner
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fraueva6074
Mich berührt und triggert dieses Lied gleichzeitig. Es ist ganz wunderbar und ganz furchtbar zugleich.
@LustMaik
Das ist einer der schönsten und emotionalsten Songs, die ich je hören durfte. Berührend und inspirierend. Danke Tex und Alin❣❤ Dieser Song ist ein Geschenk
@annegluck2958
Gänsehaut.
@casdan2012
könnte es immer & immer wieder anhören. ein großartiges lied!
@onlyonevoice7484
Hör den Song gerade zum eeewigsten Mal, seit ich ihn entdeckt hab vor paar Std - ohne Haut..
@Nexder14
bester son den ich seid langem gehört hab...war in letzter zeit sehr in der metalrichtung unterwegs, aber dieses lied bewegt mich dazu wieder meine schöne western in die hand zu nehmen und meine saubere stimme zum singen zu nutzten...wirklich traumhaft
@c.b.8285
Mir kommen jedes Mal die Tränen, wenn ich es höre... Einfach unglaublich kraftvoll!
@pablon.n.8572
I really like Alin Coen's voice, but in this song is especially precious and melancholic.
@martinusoktobre6480
wtf der song hat gesessen... love it
@ninal8723
es ist so verletzlich, und stark zugleich