Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber first met in school, and began experimenting with tape machines, Indian music, and poetry lyrics, under the name of Dehli9. After school, Dorfmeister and Huber went their separate ways: Dorfmeister began producing and DJing with Peter Kruder, and Huber worked in the experimental music scene. His compositions were featured by Wiener Festwochen (Private Exile, 2004), Centre Pompidou (Sonic Process, 2002) and Ars Electronica (Radiotopia, 2002) as well as in TV series (C.S.I.: Miami, Sex and the City) and radio (signations for the ORF – Austrian Broadcasting Company).
In 1994, Dorfmeister and Huber released their first 12", entitled "Chocolate Elvis", on Kruder and Dorfmeister's G-Stone label. A string of critically acclaimed albums and remix collections followed - Opera (1996), Suzuki (1999), Dehli9 (2002) J.A.C. (2005) and No Hassle (2009) are considered milestones of the downtempo genre. The musical trademark of Tosca is a cheerful laid-back feel that emanate a warm, and occasionally melancholic atmosphere. The music of Tosca is played in clubs and living rooms, boutiques and wineries alike.
Lots of the singles and their ensuing remixes were released as remix albums - i.e. Souvenirs - The J.A.C. Remixes, Suzuki in Dub, Chocolate Elvis Dubs or the “Fuck Dub” remix collection - and featured on countless compilations. Tosca has performed in live shows in the USA, South America and Europe, including such prominent festivals as Coachella (Palm Springs, USA) and the Ars Electronica Festival (Linz, Austria). In 2001, Tosca was honored with Austria’s Amadeus Music Award as best Pop/Rock group. In 2009 the release of No Hassle saw Tosca move into more ambient soundscapes and the world of live instrumentation. In 2013 their sixth studio album Odeon featuring vocalists Sarah Callier, Rodney Hunter and JJ Jones was released on their longtime home of !K7 Records.
Jayjay
Tosca Lyrics
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Into the primitive one the origin gods
Expressed in paintings,
Reign absence, a thing far away from the fire
Free from lost desire
I’m dear like, I’m dear like, I’m dear like
We rise above, to eve last in ...
We will shine into the night high away
Another time, another place
Another voice, another face
Another sign, another reign
A place where everybody sings
Another time, another place
Another voice, another face
Another sign, another reign
A place where everybody sings
Go away with me, in the holy entity
We rise above, to eve last in ...
We will shine into the night high away
Another realm, another reign
Aother dawn, another day
Another song, another scream
A place where everybody sings
I’m dear like, I’m dear like, I’m dear like
Another place, another face
Another place, another face
Another place, another face
Another place, another face
Apple pies, apple pies
Here all eating, apple pies, apple pies
We’re all eating apple pies, apple pies.
The song "Jayjay" by Tosca is a poetic tribute to the power of art and its ability to transport us from the mundane to the divine. The opening lines, "Into the primitive one the origin gods/Expressed in paintings" suggest a reverence for the symbols and stories of ancient cultures. The singer reflects on the power of these images to "reign absence," to provide distance from the chaotic desires of modern life. The repetition of "I'm dear like" suggests a sense of belonging, a recognition of the singer's own connection to the divine.
The chorus invites the listener to join the singer "in the holy entity" and to escape the limitations of the everyday world. The repetition of "another time, another place/another voice, another face" suggests a willingness to let go of the present and embrace an alternative reality where "everybody sings." The final lines, "Apple pies, apple pies/Here all eating, apple pies, apple pies/We're all eating apple pies, apple pies" serve as a whimsical coda, suggesting that even in the midst of transcendence, there is still room for humble pleasures.
Overall, "Jayjay" is a song that celebrates the transformative power of art and the human capacity for connection and transcendence. The repetition of certain phrases and images contributes to a dreamlike quality, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music and the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the primitive one the origin gods Expressed in paintings, Reign absence, a thing far away from the fire Free from lost desire
The earliest gods, depicted in ancient paintings, represent a far-off absence and purity untouched by human desire.
Go away with me, in the holy entity We rise above, to eve last in ... We will shine into the night high away
Come with me to a spiritual place where we can transcend our earthly concerns and shine brilliantly together in the darkness.
Another time, another place Another voice, another face Another sign, another reign A place where everybody sings
Let's imagine an alternate reality where everyone is free to express themselves fully, with different eras, individuals, and cultures all thriving in harmony.
Another realm, another reign Aother dawn, another day Another song, another scream A place where everybody sings
This new reality is not defined by conventional power dynamics or meanings, but rather by constant transformation and creation, where every emotion and expression is valid.
I’m dear like, I’m dear like, I’m dear like
I am valuable and cherished to those around me, with a unique and important role to play in this world.
Apple pies, apple pies Here all eating, apple pies, apple pies We’re all eating apple pies, apple pies.
This repetition of 'apple pies' represents a communal moment of sharing and joy, where everyone can come together in simple, satisfying pleasures.
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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