Formed in 1977 by multi-instrumentalists Reininger and Brown, then two students of electronic music at San Francisco City College, with technical assistance from video artist Tommy Tadlock, Tuxedomoon started playing salons and accompanying performances by Angels of Light. Brown's connections to local theatre gave the band access to vocalists Gregory Cruikshank, Victoria Lowe, and, most frequently, Winston Tong, the latter bringing along filmmaker and performance artist Bruce Geduldig who, in an unusual capacity for a band member, took care of the band's visuals, both live and on video.[1]
The band gained some level of recognition in 1978 when they opened for Devo. Michael Belfer, (guitarist), and Paul Zahl, (drummer) joined the band in time to help with the group's first EP, No Tears[2] Lowe left prior to the album's release in 1978. Soon afterward, Tong and Belfer left the group temporarily, and bassist Peter Principle joined the lineup.
In 1979, the group signed to The Residents' Ralph Records, with whom they recorded their next two albums, Half Mute and Desire, (which was recorded in England with Gareth Jones.)
In late 1980 the band relocated to Rotterdam for a short time and then moved on to Brussels, believing their sound better fit the electronic scene in Europe.
The band created the score for a ballet by Maurice Béjart, which was released in 1982 as Divine. In 1983 Reininger left the group in order to pursue a solo career, and trumpeter Luc Van Lieshout joined. In 1985 Tuxedomoon had its largest success commercially with the international release of Holy Wars. Tong left the group again soon after its release. Multi-instrumentalist Ivan Georgiev was brought in to perform on the group's next two albums, 1986's Ship of Fools and 1987's You. The band remained inactive through most of the 1990s, although never technically broke up.
On July 20, 2004 a reborn Tuxedomoon, consisting of Brown, Reininger, Principle, and Luc Van Lieshout released a new studio album, Cabin in the Sky. They had been given the opportunity to spend over two months together[3] in Cagli, Italy, at the Teatro di Cagli under a program begun by theater director and then-mayor of the town, Sandro Pascucci.[4]
They continue to work and tour together and have since released Bardo Hotel Soundtrack in 2006. For the group's 30th year anniversary in 2007 they released another studio album, Vapour Trails. At this time, Crammed Discs released the box set 77o7 Tm (the 30th Anniversary Box) containing: Vapour Trails, Unearthed: Lost Cords, a collection of previously unreleased recordings, 162o7 (39°N 7°W), a live concert recorded on February 16, 2007 in Portalegre, Portugal, as well as a DVD (in both PAL and NTSC editions) Unearthed: Found Films, rare videos from 1977 - 1988.[5] The box set was designed by noted graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook.[6]
In 2008, writer/journalist Isabelle Corbisier[7] published a 476-page biography, entitled Music For Vagabonds - The Tuxedomoon Chronicles covering the band's entire career as well as members' solo activities.[8]
Band members Brown, Geduldig, Lieshout, Principle, Reininger, and Tong continue to work, as they have always done, on solo and other collaborative projects.
2000
Tuxedo Moon Lyrics
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Old man in mountain now
Well he got a plan
He got no slave god he don't need no slave
He seen the garden now and he got a key
He one big outlaw now he's fighting the ranch
Not much has changed in all this time
We don't use mummies now
2000 years ago in Iran
The lyrics of Tuxedo Moon's song "2000" present a potent political statement against religious dogmas and their enslaving effects on people. The song invokes a historical figure known as the "Old man in mountain," who lived in ancient Iran and challenged the power structures of his time. The singer of the song celebrates the defiance and autonomy of this figure and his ability to see through the illusions of authority and tyranny. By referring to the "garden" and the "key," the song appears to draw parallels between the Old man's struggle and that of Adam and Eve in the biblical story of the Garden of Eden, where knowledge and freedom were punished by expulsion from paradise.
The lyrics also highlight a contrast between ancient times and modernity. While acknowledging that some things have not changed over the centuries, the song suggests that the sexual taboos and prejudices of contemporary society are a new form of oppression that replace the old practices of preserving corpses and worshipping gods. The line "Not much has changed in all this time / We don't use mummies now / Use sex between males" highlights the irony of how human societies change and evolve while still perpetuating forms of violence and domination.
Overall, the lyrics of "2000" offer a message of resistance and liberation against oppressive structures, both ancient and modern. The song invites listeners to question the narratives and beliefs that limit their freedom and to embrace the legacy of those who dared to challenge them.
Line by Line Meaning
2000 years ago in Iran
Reflecting on events and developments in Iran two millennia ago
Old man in mountain now
There is now an elderly man living in the mountain being referred to
Well he got a plan
The old man has a definite purpose or strategy
He got no slave god he don't need no slave
The old man does not believe in or follow any dominating or oppressive deities
He seen the garden now and he got a key
The elderly gentleman has visited and acquired unfettered access to a highly valued garden
He one big outlaw now he's fighting the ranch
He is now a defiant and formidable lawbreaker who is challenging an opposing authority or system
Not much has changed in all this time
Little has been altered or improved during these several centuries
We don't use mummies now
There has been a shift from traditional practices and customs over time
Use sex between males
Male homosexuality has become more acceptable and is now a common occurrence
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