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
Like an Hourglass
Wax Tailor Lyrics
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And the boy sat in his room, playing his records.
He had been digging for sometime looking for something,
Though he wasn't quite sure for what.
When his mother came to his room,
She found him on the floor.
as children sometimes are.
She knelt amongst the scattered pillows.
She asked him if he understood the uniqueness of his life.
She explained that moments happen only once,
Like an hourglass, turned over, not able to be turned again.
She said, "we are given a life to experience,
to feel, we must be present in these moments..."
The song "Like an Hourglass" by Wax Tailor is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the present. The lyrics describe a young boy who is searching for something, though he is not quite sure what it is. He spends his time alone in his room, listening to music, and trying to make sense of the world around him. When his mother comes to see him, she questions whether he understands the uniqueness of his life and urges him to be present in every moment.
The metaphor of the hourglass is central to the song's message. An hourglass is a symbol of time, and once the sand starts to fall, it cannot be stopped or turned back. Wax Tailor uses this imagery to convey the idea that life is short and precious, and we must make the most of every moment. The boy's mother tries to impress upon him the importance of experiencing life fully, and not letting it slip away unnoticed. The scattered pillows in the room suggest that he is wasting his time and missing out on the richness of life.
This song is a reminder to us all to live in the present and cherish the moments that we have. It is a call to action to be more mindful of our time and to make every second count. The music and lyrics work together seamlessly to create a mood of introspection and contemplation, leaving the listener with a sense of the preciousness of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain continued the following day,
The rain persisted for another day.
And the boy sat in his room, playing his records.
The boy remained inside and played music.
He had been digging for sometime looking for something,
He had been searching for a while without knowing what he sought.
Though he wasn't quite sure for what.
He was uncertain about what he wanted.
When his mother came to his room,
His mother entered his room.
She found him on the floor.
She saw him sitting on the ground.
He sat expressionless, as if he were bored,
He sat without emotion, like he was uninterested.
as children sometimes are.
This is common behavior for young people.
She knelt amongst the scattered pillows.
She moved towards the displaced cushions.
She asked him if he understood the uniqueness of his life.
She inquired if he comprehended his life's singularity.
She explained that moments happen only once,
She clarified that moments occur once-only.
Like an hourglass, turned over, not able to be turned again.
They are similar to an activated hourglass, which cannot be reversed.
She said, "we are given a life to experience,
She stated that life is for experiencing.
to feel, we must be present in these moments..."
To fully enjoy, one must be present in each instant.
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rei Fuyuki
Reminds me of alan watts