Q LAZZARUS

The classic cultsong "Goodbye Horses" is out now in a extended version from Q Lazzarus, one of the original songwriters. 

The Canadian darkwave band Psyche with Darrin Huss in the front, released it I think 1996 and now it is on the topic with Q Lazzarus. 

About Q Lazzarus: 

Q Lazzarus is the moniker of Diane Luckey, born in New Jersey in 1960. 

Pressrelease: 

Diane met songwriter Bill Garvey at a party and they recorded “Goodbye Horses” in his home studio. As the story goes, Luckey met Hollywood director Jonathan Demme when she picked him up in her taxi during a snowstorm in 1986. Demme was wowed by her demo tape, which was playing in the cab, and they ended up hanging out at a restaurant for hours talking about life and music. “He liked it so much, I gave him the tape I was listening to, he said he would call me for one of his movies, but I didn’t really take it seriously.” said Luckey. Demme would have the song “Goodbye Horses” first appear in his offbeat comedy Married to the Mob, and then again more memorably in Silence of the Lambs when Buffalo Bill changes into women’s clothing while drowning out his intended victim’s pleas with loud music. 

Despite the exposure, both Luckey and Garvey languished in relative obscurity. “Goodbye Horses” is the definition of a cult classic, an ethereal tearjerker driven by Garvey’s lush synth work and Luckey’s unmistakably powerful voice. Garvey says, "the song is about transcendence over those who see the world as only earthly and finite." Over 15 years of effort have gone into the making of this release. 

All five songs on this record were previously unreleased and are sourced from original master tapes. The extended version of “Goodbye Horses” was newly mixed from the original stems by Alberto Hernandez at Fantasy Studios. Instrumental and acapella versions of the song are included, which are also available for the first time. Side B opens with “Hellfire,” a brooding number about the New York BDSM nightclub of the same name, showcasing the range and force of Luckey’s voice. “Summertime” follows, with a sauntering synth-reggae spin on the 1937 George Gershwin number. Both B-side tracks are also new mixdowns and edits from the original stems. Each copy includes an insert with liner notes, archival interviews with Q, lyrics and photos. 

It is an opportune moment to reflect on the underrecognized artists we have lost and the undeniable brilliance of both Diane Luckey and William Garvey. 

March 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM GMT+1 

The label Dark Entries celebrate Q Lazzarus with a free listening party of the cult classic "Goodbye Horses." Come along to listen to the music with Dark Entries label owner Josh Cheon and chat about the making of the album. 

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