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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Heartbreaking Bravery
Moonface Lyrics
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When you were next to the wild animals
I was the baby still on the tit
Now I want your sex
But I am not the fox
With blood stained lips
Standing over the kill
Oh, but, babe, I’m afraid you are the kill
Heartbreaking bravery exists
When you run with the razor sharp
When you run with the silver quick
When you see names of angels on the back of your eyelids
That look like they were carved in a fit of violence
By those you call exclusively yours
And when you call exclusively angels to your windowsill
Oh, then, babe, I’m afraid, you are the kill
I’ve got the blood and the cause to bleed
Because I’ve got the blood, but not the blood lust you need
I’ve got the blood and the cause to bleed
Because I’ve got the blood, but not the blood lust you need
Ah oh oh ah ah oh ah oh ah oh oh
Ah ah oh ah ah oh ah oh ah
Ah ah oh ah ah oh ah oh ah oh oh oh oh
Ah ah oh ah oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
In Moonface's song "Heartbreaking Bravery," the lyrics explore the themes of power dynamics, desire, and fear through the metaphor of wild animals and the act of killing. The first verse describes a scene where the singer is the weaker one, still reliant on the mother's milk, while the other person is represented as a bloodthirsty fox standing over its prey. The singer desires the other person's sexual companionship, but is aware of their own vulnerability and fear that they may also become a victim. The second verse continues with the theme of danger, describing the image of someone running with a razor, having the power to name and claim angels, and calling them to their windowsill. This person is portrayed as powerful and exclusive, while the singer is left feeling inadequate in comparison, with their own blood serving as a reminder of their limitations.
The chorus emphasizes the contrast between the two characters, as the singer declares that they have the blood but not the blood lust that their partner craves. The repetition of the line "ah oh oh ah" creates a haunting and melancholic tone, emphasizing the singer's loneliness and isolation. Overall, the song delves into the complexities of power and desire within relationships, showcasing how vulnerability can lead to heartbreak and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreaking bravery exists
An extraordinary kind of courage exists that is accompanied by heartbreak and sadness.
When you were next to the wild animals
You were once in the wild, free and untamed, like an animal.
I was the baby still on the tit
I was helpless and dependent on you for nourishment, like a baby nursing from its mother.
Now I want your sex
I desire you intimately.
But I am not the fox
I am not the predator, cunning and sly, like a fox.
With blood stained lips
I am bloody and wounded, like an animal that has been hunted and killed.
Standing over the kill
I am victorious, but at what cost? I have killed, but I have also lost something in the process.
Oh, but, babe, I’m afraid you are the kill
You are the price of my victory, the one I have conquered but also the one I have lost.
When you run with the razor sharp
You move with swift and precise motions, like a razor blade cutting through the air.
When you run with the silver quick
You move with agility and grace, like a silver object reflecting light and energy.
When you see names of angels on the back of your eyelids
You are deeply spiritual and have visions of celestial beings.
That look like they were carved in a fit of violence
Your divine experiences are both beautiful and terrifying, as if they were etched into your soul by force.
By those you call exclusively yours
Your spiritual experiences are personal and unique to you.
And when you call exclusively angels to your windowsill
You call out to the divine beings, seeking their presence and guidance in your life.
Oh, then, babe, I’m afraid, you are the kill
Your spiritual experiences have come at a cost, and you are the one who has paid it.
I’ve got the blood and the cause to bleed
I have the strength and determination to fight, even if it means getting hurt.
Because I’ve got the blood, but not the blood lust you need
I have the passion and drive, but I do not have the violent desire for blood and conquest that you possess.
Ah oh oh ah ah oh ah oh ah oh oh
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Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.