After the release of "The Ghost of Things" EP, aspidistrafly released their first full-length album "i hold a wish for you" (Kitchen. Label) in 2008. The album was launched and supported by Apple Inc. in Singapore. In addition, aspidistrafly completed a release tour around Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand & Malaysia which culminated in a headline show at SuperDeluxe (Tokyo). aspidistrafly has also contributed materials for media art performances, most notably in "Drift Net" curated by international theatre company TheatreWorks, collaborating with Daito Manabe and Takayuki Fujimoto (dumbtype). In 2010, aspidistrafly's music was documented in two anthology compilations of experimental and independent music in Singapore.
Up to this time, aspidistrafly remains active in Japan. April has provided vocals and collaborated with haruka nakamura, Akira Kosemura and kadan. Also an accomplished artist, April does all artworks and films for aspidistrafly and is the art director of Kitchen. Label. As the producer of Kitchen. Label, Ricks is involved in the production of all its releases. He has improvised with Chihei Hatakeyama, Tomoyoshi Date, Yuen Cheewai (FEN) amongst others.
aspidistrafly is now recording their 2nd album to be released in 2011 and further international tour dates are to be announced.
Countless White Moons
Aspidistrafly Lyrics
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The moon in shades of white
Path of stars
Drawing down
Past my eyes
Clear night
The curve of this twilight
Between us
Last goodbye
Growing bright
The moon in shades of white
Path of stars
Drawing down
Past my eyes
Clear night
The curve of this twilight
Painted sky
Between us
Last goodbye
Clear night
The curve of this twilight
Painted sky
Between us
Last goodbye
Clear night
The curve of this twilight
Painted sky
Between us
Last goodbye
Aspidistrafly's song "Countless White Moons" is a mesmerizing piece that captures the beauty and mystery of the night sky. In the first verse, the singer describes the moon growing brighter and shining in shades of white as it draws their gaze downwards along a path of stars. This imagery creates a sense of wonder and awe at the vast expanse of the universe above us.
The second verse continues this theme of breathtaking beauty as the singer beholds the clear night sky and the curve of the twilight, which is like a painter's canvas illuminated by the stars. The phrase "last goodbye" suggests a sense of finality or closure, perhaps signifying the end of an important relationship or moment in the singer's life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Countless White Moons" evoke a sense of wistful longing and contemplation through its stunning imagery of the night sky. The repetition of the verses emphasizes the cyclical nature of the moon and stars' dance through the sky, inviting the listener to reflect on their own place in the vast expanse of the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Growing bright
The moon is getting brighter and more prominent in the sky.
The moon in shades of white
The moon is white with various shades and highlights.
Path of stars
The stars create a path in the sky.
Drawing down
The stars and sky are lowering down towards the horizon.
Past my eyes
The sky and stars move past the observer’s eyes.
Clear night
The night sky is clear and free of clouds.
The curve of this twilight
The sky has a smooth and elegant curvature during sunset.
Painted sky
The sky has colors painted across it.
Between us
There’s an emotional distance between two people.
Last goodbye
Saying farewell to someone for the final time.
Writer(s): Ricks Ang, April Lee
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.