The Tear Garden Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Industrial rock Deathrock Ebm Industrial neo-psychedelic darkwave cold wave

Members

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cEvin Key

Roles:

Drummer Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Skinny Puppy Pigface The Legendary Pink Dots DUBCON Images in Vogue Dead Voices on Air A Chud Convention Cyberaktif Doubting Thomas Download IGAY Involution PlatEAU Scaremeister Hilt Subconscious Electronic Orchestra Lee Chubby King

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Edward Ka-Spel

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

The Legendary Pink Dots Subconscious Electronic Orchestra Mimir

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Dave Ogilvie

Roles:

Music Producer

Groups:

Skinny Puppy Jakalope Primitive Race Hilt Raw Dog

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The Silverman

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

The Legendary Pink Dots Mimir

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Dwayne Rudolph Goettel

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Subconscious Electronic Orchestra Cyberaktif Doubting Thomas Download Hilt Lee Chubby King

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Russell Nash

Roles:

Singer

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About

The Tear Garden is a collaborative project born from the creative synergy of cEvin Key of Canadian industrial legends Skinny Puppy and Edward Ka-Spel of the avant-garde ensemble The Legendary Pink Dots. Originating in the mid-1980s, this group is known for its eclectic fusion of genres, including industrial rock, neo-psychedelic, and darkwave, creating a soundscape that is both haunting and mesmerizing. While cEvin Key brings his expertise in programming and sound design, Edward Ka-Spel contributes his distinctive vocals and lyrical surrealism, making The Tear Garden a unique endeavor in the musical landscape.

How to Sound Like The Tear Garden

The Tear Garden's sound is characterized by its ethereal, otherworldly textures and dark, atmospheric undertones. The use of vintage synthesizers like the Yamaha SY77 and samplers such as the Akai S900 MIDI Digital Sampler contributes to their layered, intricate soundscapes. These tools allow for the creation of expansive, dream-like atmospheres that are both immersive and introspective. The group's music often blends ambient soundscapes with rhythmic beats, achieved through devices like the E-mu SP-1200, creating a sonic experience that feels simultaneously futuristic and nostalgic. With darkly poetic lyrics and a tapestry of sound that invites deep exploration, The Tear Garden crafts an auditory experience that is as enigmatic as it is captivating.

Discography

Tired Eyes Slowly Burning

1987

The Last Man To Fly

1992

Sheila Liked The Rodeo

1993

To Be An Angel Blind, The Crippled Soul Divide

1996

Crystal Mass

2000

Have a Nice Trip

2009

The Brown Acid Caveat

2017

Eye Spy, Vol. 2

2017

Astral Elevator

2025

Get the The Tear Garden Sound

Want to sound like The Tear Garden? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.