An excerpt from a Nettwerk Records press release, July 1996:
The roots of The Tear Garden extend back to 1983 when Cevin Key, on the verge of forming Skinny Puppy, struck up a trans-Atlantic correspondence with Edward Ka-Spel, the lead vocalist and driving force behind The Legendary Pink Dots. Three years later, Ka-Spel visited Vancouver for a series of three live performances with Key as sound technician, and during his visit, they recorded The Tear Garden's self-titled debut EP.
In 1987, Ka-Spel returned to open for Skinny Puppy on their North American tour, after which the duo retreated to the studio for two weeks to produce the now classic electronic-psychedelic album, Tired Eyes Slowly Burning. It was during these sessions that the project's ranks began to expand, with guest appearances by Key's fellow Puppies Dwayne Goettel and Nivek Ogre.
Four years later, the Garden bloomed again, this time growing well beyond the Key/Ka-Spel partnership to include not only Goettel, but a wide assortment of friends, including most of the Pink Dots. This fruitful month-long collaboration spawned two releases: an album called The Last Man To Fly, and a (very long) EP called Sheila Liked The Rodeo.
Another four years passed. Four years that saw literal and figurative deaths (the departure of both Skinny Puppy and LPD from their long-time labels; the subsequent break-up of SP; the tragic passing of Dwayne Goettel) and births (Edward's son, Calyxx; Download; Key's return to Nettwerk).
In late December, 1995, in the midst of this turbulence, The Tear Garden gathered once more, perhaps to attempt to trigger the dawn of a tranquil new era. The result was To Be An Angel Blind, The Crippled Soul Divide, an album of fragile and powerful beauty that digs even deeper into the psychedelic underground than its predecessors, adding a range of influences from dub bass to country slide guitar, all the while retaining the dark electronic melancholy that has become the project's signature.
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Four more years passed. Tear Garden got back together in 1999 and in 2000, Crystal Mass was released. In 2001, a "best of" collection was issued by the Russian label Brudenia, Для Тех, Ҡто Прогулялся Бьі С Богами (which translates to "For Those Who Would Walk with the Gods") as well as an "outtakes" collection released by Cevin Key's Subconscious Communications label, Eye Spy with My Little Eye.
2007 saw the release of The Secret Experiment, once again on Subconscious Communications. This is from the "Vault 2" series but features new music.
Currently, Edward and cEvin wrapped up their sessions of 13 tracks, compiled into a brand new upcoming TG release, available through Subcon.
Discography
* Tired Eyes Slowly Burning (1987)
* Last Man to Fly (1992)
* Sheila Liked The Rodeo (1993)
* Bouquet of Black Orchids (1993)
* To Be an Angel Blind, The Crippled Soul Divide (1996)
* Crystal Mass (2000)
* Eye Spy With My Little Eye (2002)
* The Secret Experiment (2007)
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Castaway
The Tear Garden Lyrics
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Forced to stalk you
Haunt your neighborhood.
But full moon shocked
They raised their rifles
Whites of eyes - I'm stronger.
I scrape the sand now from your soles
And eat your heart out
And it's cold
See me. You won't see me at your door.
Heard me howling with regret
There is no pleasure - can't forget
The faces or the fear
The fires
(Backwards): You won't see me at your door
The Tear Garden's song Castaway is a haunting ballad about a person who has been abandoned and left to fend for themselves. The singer of the song was raised by wolves and is now stalking and haunting their neighborhood. Despite being hunted down by the locals, the singer is determined to survive and prove their strength. However, their life is still filled with torment and regret, as they cannot forget the traumatic experiences they have endured.
The lyrics are filled with powerful imagery, such as slipping through the cracks across the wall, scraping sand from one's soles, and eating someone's heart out. These vivid descriptions add to the eerie and unsettling mood of the song, enhancing the sense of unease and terror. The powerful refrain of "See me. You won't see me at your door" is a warning to anyone who would seek to ignore or underestimate the singer, emphasizing their strength and resilience.
Overall, Castaway is a gripping and chilling song that showcases The Tear Garden's talent for creating atmospheric and unforgettable music.
Line by Line Meaning
Raised by wolves abandoned
I was left alone to fend for myself, like a wild animal.
Forced to stalk you
I had no choice but to observe and follow you in order to survive.
Haunt your neighborhood.
I roam the area where you live, always watching and waiting for an opportunity.
But full moon shocked
The sight of the full moon made me feel powerful and energized.
They raised their rifles
People tried to harm me because of the way I looked and behaved.
Whites of eyes - I'm stronger.
Despite the danger, I remained fierce and resolved.
Slipped through cracks across your wall
I managed to infiltrate your secure space undetected.
I scrape the sand now from your soles
I have gained control over you and everything that you hold dear.
And eat your heart out
I feed off of your emotions and vulnerabilities.
And it's cold
My actions are devoid of any warmth or compassion.
See me. You won't see me at your door.
Even though I am always present, you will never catch me in plain sight.
Heard me howling with regret
My cries are full of pain and sorrow for the life that I have been forced to lead.
There is no pleasure - can't forget
I do not enjoy what I do, but I cannot let go of my past and move on.
The faces or the fear
I am haunted by the memories of those who have tried and failed to destroy me.
The fires
The destruction and chaos that I leave in my wake.
Backwards
You can never escape me and I will always be at your doorstep.
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fluorencia Carrizo
i can't stop listening to this song!!!
theKMFDM machine
One of the greatest songs to have been created,
Ever, Of all time........
Its simply ,
......................................Capital
Vibrates on a spiritual level for me, fuck idk. Just love it. Like I can feel the sound inside my consciousness. Or soul ? something? haha
Sick.
ubbuu
a vrey good album one of their best"crystal mass" i like it so much
Taylor G.
"Raised by wolves abandoned
Forced to stalk you
Haunt your neighborhood.
But full moon shocked
They raised their rifles
Whites of eyes - I'm stronger.
Slipped through cracks across your wall
I scrape the sand now from your soles
And eat your heart out
And it's cold
See me. You won't see me at your door.
Heard me howling with regret
There is no pleasure - can't forget
The faces or the fear
The fires"
This song has been a part of my life for a very long time.
Jackanapes
Are you on Facebook? Your work is amazing. Cevin posted a link to you the other night. Props
1cutchie
Wow and again, wow, Brilliant, Rezi!