Q Lazzarus, the late cult artist, is being celebrated with a new collection of music by Sacred Bones Records. “Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (Music From the Motion Picture)” is a 21-song compilation of unreleased tracks from the years 1985 to 1995. These songs, taken from Q Lazzarus’ archive of digital tapes and cassettes, will be available on a 10-track vinyl album, with additional cuts on digital and CD versions. Explore the tracklist below and listen to a new-wave version of Q Lazzarus’ iconic hit, “Goodbye Horses.”
Remembering Q Lazzarus
Q Lazzarus passed away in 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 61. She had been collaborating with filmmaker Aridjis Fuentes on a documentary called “Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus,” and this new music collection coincides with their project.
“Goodbye Horses” gained fame through its appearance in two Jonathan Demme films: 1988’s “Married to the Mob” and, notably, 1991’s “The Silence of the Lambs,” where it underscored an unforgettable scene featuring the film’s antagonist, Buffalo Bill. Q Lazzarus first crossed paths with Demme while driving a cab in the 1980s, and she met Aridjis in a similar chance encounter when she was her New York driver in 2019.
Explore the tracklist and immerse yourself in the musical journey of Q Lazzarus:
Tracklist
01 Goodbye Horses (New Wave Version)
02 Heaven
03 I See Your Eyes
04 A Fools Life
05 Summertime
06 My Mistake
07 Hellfire
08 Don’t Let Go
09 Bang Bang
10 Flesh for Sale
11 I Don’t Want to Love You Anymore
12 Fathers, Mothers, and Children Are Dying in the Street
13 Love Lust
14 Home
15 Momma Never Said
16 The Time Is Right (Dare)
17 Only You Can Light the Candle
18 Love Dance
19 Take the Time
20 Be Mine
21 It Don’t Mean Nothing
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FAQs
Q: Who was Q Lazzarus?
A: Q Lazzarus was a cult artist known for her iconic track “Goodbye Horses,” featured in popular films like “The Silence of the Lambs.”
Q: What is the new music collection dedicated to Q Lazzarus?
A: The collection, titled “Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (Music From the Motion Picture),” features 21 songs, including unreleased tracks from 1985 to 1995.
Q: How did Q Lazzarus meet Jonathan Demme?
A: Q Lazzarus met Jonathan Demme by chance while working as a cab driver in the 1980s, leading to her song “Goodbye Horses” being featured in his films.
Q: What projects was Q Lazzarus working on before her passing?
A: Q Lazzarus was collaborating with filmmaker Aridjis Fuentes on a documentary titled “Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus.”
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