1) a Canadian indie band t… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Moonface:
1) a Canadian indie band that began as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Spencer Krug
2) a British DJ and music producer
1. Moonface is a Canadian indie band that began in 2010 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Spencer Krug (perhaps best known as the pianist and singer and a primary songwriter for indie bands Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, but also having featured with Frog Eyes, Swan Lake, Fifths of Seven, and more). Albums include Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (2011), With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012), Julia With Blue Jeans On (2013).
2. Phil Thompson AKA Moonface is a DJ and producer living, breathing the underground dance music scene for over 20 years now. Since being signed to John Digweed’s label Bedrock, Moonface became resident at the monthly Bedrock London and Brighton nights. Moonface has also been a regular at high profile events in the UK as well as major club nights and dance festivals covering most of the top spots around the globe, including gigs at JUNK club, Southampton; Ministry of Sound, London; Global Underground, Moscow plus regular events in Greece.
As a producer, Moonface has an impressive discography including releases on numerous compilation CDs such as the ‘Balance Series 006’ on EQ Recordings and the legendary Global Underground and Nubreed series, including ‘GU is 10’ a must-have compilation celebrating 10 years of the Global Underground sound. Bedrock released ‘Layered Sounds’ mixed by John Digweed and Phil Thompson and the now classic sounds of ‘Between Worlds’, a six track album of Moonface tracks, was also released on the same label and in 2001 was voted album of the month by several industry magazines.
Moonface remixed Colin Dale’s ‘Joy’ out on Endemic, plus his Moonface track ‘Know So’ along with more to follow. Back in 2008 saw Paulo Mojo’s remix of ‘You Get So Give’ feature on the compilation CD ‘Bedrock 10, Past, Present and Future’. Bedrock 11 featured yet another classic Moonface track ‘Futurized Fears’ remixed by Guy J released October 2009.
2009 saw Moonface looking for a new direction and this turned up in the form of DJ, producer and friend Tim Cook. After a number of years promoting and playing at their own club nights ‘Cartel’ alongside industry heavy weights such as Terry Francis, Omid 16b and Adultnapper, Phil and Tim then created the new project ‘Animalz’. As well as working in the studio together; they have a string of remixes. They perform together; back to back with a laptop each, a 2 deck Dj midi controller each, with use of loops and fx to keep things moving, two very distinctive styles coming together to make one relentless vibe.
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Faraway Lightning
Moonface Lyrics
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Onto my black-earth heart to brighten up the night
You were the body falling off the wall
To wear upon the stone like a waterfall
And oh-oh, where did you go?
Oh-oh, I have to know
Oh-oh, I search the sky for signs of your violence
You were the faraway lightning
Going down so silently
You were the rain that came like rain
When the hurricane broke free and every wild prick broke in to song
Oh-oh, where did you go?
And Oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, I search the sky at night for a sign of your violence
Oh-oh, you keep on falling down
I will be standing with the others when you hit the ground
Oh-oh, you keep on falling down
I will be standing undercover when you hit the ground
You told me I was not the only one
But you should trust me love I am the only one
Oh-oh, you keep on falling down
I will be floating to the island either way
The lyrics of Moonface's "Faraway Lightning" suggest a deep sense of longing for someone who has gone away or left the singer behind. The first few lines compare this person to crashing satellites and falling bodies – both powerful, destructive forces – which paradoxically brighten up the night or wear upon the stone like a waterfall. This suggests that despite the pain they have caused, the singer still sees beauty or significance in this person's actions.
The chorus is where the title phrase comes in – "you were the faraway lightning" – and describes this person as going down silently (like lightning striking from afar) and bringing rain like a hurricane. The stormy imagery continues with the line "every wild prick broke into song," which could refer to plants, animals, or even people reacting to the storm. This idea of natural forces being set off by this person's actions is echoed in the final lines: "you keep on falling down / I will be standing with the others when you hit the ground / I will be floating to the island either way." Here, the singer seems resigned to this person's impending downfall, but also determined to keep moving forward – either with the group or alone, as long as they keep going.
Overall, "Faraway Lightning" is a poignant portrayal of a complex relationship and the lingering impact that even difficult people can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the crashing of the satellite
You made a big impact on me like a satellite crashing down.
Onto my black-earth heart to brighten up the night
You landed on my dark and damaged heart to bring light to my life.
You were the body falling off the wall
You were like a body falling off a wall, unexpected and sudden.
To wear upon the stone like a waterfall
Your impact was so strong, it left a mark on me like a waterfall on a stone.
And oh-oh, where did you go?
I'm searching for you and wondering where you went.
Oh-oh, I have to know
I feel compelled to find out what happened to you.
Oh-oh, I search the sky for signs of your violence
I search the sky for a clue about what happened to you, hoping to find an answer.
You were the faraway lightning
You were like a distant lightning, striking quietly in the distance.
Going down so silently
Your disappearance was quiet and unexpected.
You were the rain that came like rain
You were like a rainstorm that came suddenly and heavily.
When the hurricane broke free and every wild prick broke in to song
You appeared when chaos broke free, and everything felt alive and vibrant.
Oh-oh, you keep on falling down
You're still falling and struggling.
I will be standing with the others when you hit the ground
I will be there to support and help you when you reach rock bottom.
Oh-oh, you keep on falling down
You continue to struggle and fall.
I will be standing undercover when you hit the ground
I'll be there for you, even if I need to hide my support.
You told me I was not the only one
You revealed that I wasn't the only person in your life.
But you should trust me love I am the only one
Despite what you said, I still believe that I'm the only one for you.
Oh-oh, you keep on falling down
You're continuing to struggle and fall.
I will be floating to the island either way
I'll be there for you, no matter what happens.
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SuperBayern83
Mesmerizing and fantastic. So good, just like everything Spencer Krug puts out.
Christopher Kellogg
Awesome music.
Ziola Bee
Just saw them for the first time at FYF Fest. So great.
ave423
Beautiful
ambientlife
beautiful
dustfan
It's like a psychedelic Peter Gabriel.
Fluke1K
Fantastic
Claire Tarasovic
it's like Fever Ray mixed with David Bowie
rozusperelko
addicting sound
usedfuzzbox
Only seen this and "I'm not the Pheonix yet"... Hooked already...