After two EP's, he released his first album Tales of the Forgotten Melodies in March 2005, mixing hip-hop, downtempo and trip-hop, and a second, Hope & Sorrow in April 2007.
After being a host on a French radio in the Paris suburb of Mantes-La-Jolie, JC Le Saoût started the French Rap band La Formule in the 1990's. He created his label Lab'Oratoire in 1998 and produced records from La Formule as well as Break Beat compilations and a collaboration with the Swedish band Looptroop.
He began work on the Wax Tailor project in 2001, first appearing on a remix of Looptroop & La Formule's "Breathing Under Water". Wax Tailor's first EP Lost The Way was released in 2004 and features contributions from Charlotte Savary, Marina Quaisse, and Big Dada rapper Infinite Livez. Other musicians who have appeared alongside Wax Tailor include North Carolina Hip-Hop duo The Others, Ursula Rucker, Sharon Jones, Voice and A State Of Mind.
His second album Hope & Sorrow was nominated for "Best Electronic Album" at the 2008 Victoires de la Musique, a French music award ceremony.
Wax Tailor uses samples in his music as film directors use actors. His record is conceived as an orchestral movie between hip-hop and downtempo where Wax Tailor hijacks “The forgotten melodies” and tells a story of his own where each track is a sequence. In this large patchwork of numerous influences and multiple references to the seventh art, major names of the twentieth century music (Doris Day, Nina Simone...) could get a chance to meet Stanley Kubrick, Woody Allen or Alfred Hitchcock
Heart Stop
Wax Tailor Lyrics
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Searching for a clue
Where was this path
How would he find it
He remembered that the rainbow would rise through the dust
Soon he felt drowsy
Hypnotized by the sound of a guitar strumming on an old record
I've just got to catch my breath again
I feel my body rock
and tighten, I'm frightened, I'm falling off the edge
It's as if they're calling me
with the cadence of a flame
In the dark they honor me
Blowing storms that know my name
I feel my heart stop
I've just got to catch my breath again
I feel my body rock
and tighten, I'm frightened, I'm falling off the edge
In hieroglyphic vision
they're lying kneeling in the reeds
but what is it I'm hunting
that grows from just a seed
I feel my heart stop
I've just got to catch my breath again
I feel my body rock
and tighten, I'm frightened, I'm falling off the edge
If I pretend I'm melting
Melting in the wax
I turn the black to color
With his magic tracks
The lyrics to Wax Tailor feat. Jennifer Charles's song Heart Stop tell the story of a boy who is searching for something, possibly a metaphorical path or direction in life. He rummages through his records, perhaps in search of inspiration or answers, and remembers that the rainbow would rise through the dust. This could signify hope or a positive outlook on his journey ahead. The boy becomes drowsy and is hypnotized by the sound of a guitar strumming on an old record, suggesting that music plays a significant role in his life and possibly serves as a source of comfort.
The chorus of the song describes a physical and emotional response to the journey the boy is on. He feels his heart stop, indicating a moment of intense emotion, and has to catch his breath again. His body rocks and tightens, and he is frightened and feels like he is falling off the edge. This could represent the fear and uncertainty that often accompany significant life changes or transitions.
The lyrics also mention hieroglyphic visions and hunting something that grows from just a seed. These lines suggest that the boy's journey is not just about finding direction in his own life, but also involves decoding symbols and seeking out new opportunities. The final lines of the song mention melting in the wax and turning the black to color with the magic tracks, which could represent the transformative power of music and art.
Line by Line Meaning
The boy rummaged through his records
The singer is searching for something in his past
Searching for a clue
He is searching for a way to move forward in his life
Where was this path
He is uncertain about the direction of his life
How would he find it
He is unsure how to find his purpose
He remembered that the rainbow would rise through the dust
He has hope and knows that there is a hidden beauty in life
Soon he felt drowsy
He becomes lost in thought and emotions
Hypnotized by the sound of a guitar strumming on an old record
He finds comfort in music and uses it to escape his problems
I feel my heart stop
The artist is overwhelmed with emotions and possibly feeling a heartache
I've just got to catch my breath again
He needs to pause and regain his composure
I feel my body rock and tighten, I'm frightened, I'm falling off the edge
He's experiencing anxiety and is afraid to take a leap of faith
It's as if they're calling me with the cadence of a flame
He feels like his destiny is calling to him through subtle hints or signs
In the dark they honor me, Blowing storms that know my name
His obstacles and hardships are testing his mettle and shaping him into the person he's meant to be
In hieroglyphic vision they're lying kneeling in the reeds
He reflects on his past, possibly through memories or dreams
but what is it I'm hunting that grows from just a seed
He yearns for something, but doesn't know what it is yet
If I pretend I'm melting, Melting in the wax
He is willing to change and be molded by his experiences
I turn the black to color with his magic tracks
Music has the power to transform his world and uplift his spirits
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kolbykauffman4180
Wax Tailor with Ms Charles is the closest I've heard to that Lovage sound that made me love her.
I swear, it's the musical equivalent to chocolate covered strawberries, wine, and a cigarette.
@ju4408
All sprinkled with Lovage. I'm getting seeds to plant it this year to try. Just because.
@jacobbharrat7115
Yea man that’s a fact
@s.w.5340
Ugh facts❤
@shyninmonk2582
Heard this for a few seconds in Hanna season 2.... that was all I needed!
@chibzuniwe
Ditto. She had me at "I feel my heart stop"
@andrewhezekiahdaniel
Me too! 😁
@danmerritt990
After I see Wax Tailor tomorrow night, I will have seen every member of Lovage seperately. Dan the Automator and Kid Koala with Deltron 3030, Mike Patton with Mr. Bungle, and now Jennifer Charles with Wax Tailor. That's the icing on the cake for getting to freaking see Wax Tailor live!
@thefuzzgroove
une superbe titre porté par la voix sensuelle de Jennifer Charles qui nous faisait deja craquer avec Scratch d'Elysean fields ! une production de genie de Wax taylor ... belle réussite !
@sebastienjean7890
Ça fait tellement de bien avant d'aller travailler. 😊