A Farewell to Horses

An extreme closeup of the face of Buffalo Bill (played by Ted Levine), focused on his eye as he applies makeup to his eyebrow. Just to the side of the frame, the flaking edges of a woman's scalp that he's wearing are visible.

|Natalie Marlin| Hearing it solely on its own terms, “Goodbye Horses” is an achingly beautiful song. Q Lazzarus’ voice quavers but never loses its assuredness. She makes the most of her low resonance, embracing her voice’s androgynous qualities. William Garvey’s gorgeously cryptic lyricism is just as crucial to the song’s mystique… Continue reading