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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Oo Ee Oo
The Tear Garden Lyrics
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The Tear Garden's song "Oo Ee Oo" conveys a sense of adventure and an escapist yearning for a place of tranquility amidst the chaos of the world. The image of a hole in the middle of the desert where water is running hot and cold speaks of a natural wonder that remains untouched and unexplored, perhaps as a metaphor for a hidden aspect of the self that is waiting to be discovered. The lyrics suggest that this place of refuge is not easy to find but that the effort is worth it, as it can provide a space for rest and rejuvenation. The idea of pouring jars in reservoirs and turning the world off evokes the concept of sustainability, as if this oasis in the desert could become a source of life-giving energy for those who take care to preserve it. Meanwhile, the vibrant, warm colours of an orange sunset represent a moment of beauty and peace that the singer cherishes and wishes to hold onto.
Overall, "Oo Ee Oo" is a song that encourages listeners to look beyond the surface layers of reality and seek out the hidden gems that lie beneath. It speaks to the human desire for connection with nature and the self, and offers a vision of hope and renewal in a world that can often seem cold and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in the desert there's a hole, where the water's running hot and cold
There exists a secret place in the desert, where water flows unpredictably from a hole.
and no-one ever goes there at all.
No one ever ventures near this secluded spot.
We can find it if we try,
It is possible for us to discover this spot if we make an effort.
we can hide out 'til the time is right to ride out.
We can stay hidden until it is the perfect moment to leave the place.
We will pour our jars in reservoirs
We will transfer the water into containers and store them in reservoirs.
and turn the world off -
We will disconnect ourselves from the world.
paint the sky a shade of orange -
We will make the sky appear orange.
cos that's how I like sunsets.
Because that is how I prefer the sunset to look like.
Oo-Ee-Oo...
This is an expression of a feeling or emotion that is difficult to describe in words.
Contributed by Jordan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.