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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Julia with Blue Jeans On
Moonface Lyrics
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A mad man's game making the commonplace unreal
I can't say why but I have a way of bleeding dry anything you call a rose
From red to white a full bouquet to fucking snow
It's a mad man's game
And I had been spending a lot of time in my expensive furs
Is there anything more famous, anything more grand?
Anything more noble than a folded hand?
Fantasy it's a mad man's game
At the very least a younger man's game
Now I'd say the only word worth singing is a name
And I'd say the only name worth singing is not God it's you
Julia as beautiful and simple as the sun
Julia with blue jeans on
Julia as beautiful and simple as the sun
Just Julia with blue jeans on
I see you there oh at the bottom of the stairs
Obliterating everything I've ever written down
Was there any other way that you could have been found
Oh Julia with blue jeans on
Ah da da da da da
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Da da da da da da da
The first two lines of the song talk about the difficulty of crafting lyrics that are both unique and captivating. The comparison to a mad man's game suggests that this process is inherently chaotic and unpredictable. The lyrics suggest that the goal of the songwriter is to take something that is ordinary (the rose) and turn it into something extraordinary, making the commonplace unreal.
As the song continues, the focus shifts to the idea of fantasy and its relation to reality. The singer reflects on his own experiences, spending time in "expensive furs" and asking himself if there is anything more grand and noble than simply folding one's hands. However, the singer comes to the conclusion that "the only word worth singing is a name," and that "the only name worth singing is not God it's you." This shift leads into the repeating chorus, which features the name Julia and the image of her wearing blue jeans. The lyrics suggest a simple beauty in both Julia and the sun, and perhaps implies that there is something profound in the everyday.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a mad man's game making cadences land in golden fields
Creating music that is so perfect it seems to have fallen out of the sky and landed in fields of gold is a task that may drive one mad. It's not for the faint of heart.
A mad man's game making the commonplace unreal
When someone can take something ordinary and make it extraordinary, it's like a game played by someone not in their right mind. It involves pushing the boundaries of the possible and the imagination.
I can't say why but I have a way of bleeding dry anything you call a rose
There is something inexplicable about how I have the power to suck the life out of anything beautiful, like a rose. I take pleasure in taking things apart and deconstructing them piece-by-piece.
From red to white a full bouquet to fucking snow
I can decimate anything beautiful, even a full bouquet of roses, until there is nothing left but snow. The beauty is gone, leaving only a cold, unfeeling nothingness.
And I had been spending a lot of time in my expensive furs
I was living the high life, draped in luxury, when an important question occurred to me. I was living beyond my means, and it made me wonder what was important and meaningful in life beyond all the trappings of wealth.
When the question first occurred to me
At first, I wasn't quite sure what was nagging at me, but eventually, a profound question presented itself.
Is there anything more famous, anything more grand?
I began to wonder if there was anything in this world more impressive and grand than the wealth and luxury that I had been enjoying.
Anything more noble than a folded hand?
In the grand scheme of things, I began to ponder if there were any virtues or qualities that surpassed the simple act of folding one's hand, which can represent surrender, humility, or even victory.
Fantasy it's a mad man's game
What they call 'fantasy' is really an insane game played by people who are willing to test the limits of their imagination and make the impossible a reality.
At the very least a younger man's game
The risks taken in this game, and the energy required to play, are better suited for the young, the inexperienced, and those who don't know the stakes involved.
Now I'd say the only word worth singing is a name
After all my adventures in life, I have come to the conclusion that the only thing really worth singing about is a name: it represents longing, specific memories, and an undisputed point of focus in life.
And I'd say the only name worth singing is not God it's you
Out of all the names that one could choose, I believe that there's only one person that's really worth singing about, not divinity, but you. You are the center of my universe.
Julia as beautiful and simple as the sun
Julia, as a person, is one of the simplest and most beautiful things that I have seen, just like the sun in the sky above us.
Julia with blue jeans on
Whether she's dressed in rags or in designer clothes, I believe that Julia is inherently beautiful and worth celebrating.
I see you there oh at the bottom of the stairs
No matter where I go or what I accomplish, I will always be able to find Julia at the end of the day, waiting for me like a beacon that illuminates everything else in my life.
Obliterating everything I've ever written down
Julia has the power to make all of my experiences, my pain, my struggles, and my journey, meaningless or trivial in comparison to the pure, all-consuming love that she represents.
Was there any other way that you could have been found
Perhaps Julia was always meant to be in my life, and the journey that led us to each other could not have gone any other way.
Ah da da da da da
This part of the song represents a feeling of joyful exaltation, excitement, and anticipation that comes with rediscovering something or someone that you thought you had lost forever.
Ah da da da da da da da da da
The repetition of this phrase further drives home the intense and jubilant feelings that the songwriter is experiencing.
Da da da da da da da
This repetition of a melodic phrase sets a beat and rhythm to the song that helps it feel breezy and light, and encourages listeners to sing or hum along.
Ah da da da da da
This final line repeats the same joyful exultation as before, indicating that the intensity of the love described in the song has grown, and the sense of discovery and wonder that Julia brings is still present.
Ah da da da da da da da da da
Just like before, the repetition of this phrase helps the song feel upbeat, catchy, and fun to listen to, highlighting the exuberance and excitement that the songwriter feels in the presence of Julia.
Da da da da da da da
The song ends on this cheerful and upbeat phrase, which is meant to leave the listener feeling buoyant, happy, and uplifted by the positive vibes the song spreads.
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MyMOSHU
One of the greatest lyricist of this time.
Mattydigs
I think Isaac Brock beat him out, before he lost the juice in the 00's. But yea Spencer is up there. Now that he's off that seemingly endless greek allusion crap :)
Jose Arandoz
One of the great songs, perfectly balanced. Lyrics, vocals & music. To hear it live was an incredible experience. Thank you for creating this masterpiece.
sheryll martin
I simply love this beautiful song lyric
Federico
One of the greatest songs I've never heard and
one of the greates album in the history of time.
DV Swia
So ridiculously great. I feel like I am listening to something that my kids, kids, kids, kids will be listening to. Because it is made music. Only rub is that it is live but video is not.....
Peter Lin
beautiful song
Jodi Fredericksen
Wow. Just beautiful.
Dan Thompson
"Atlas didn't hold the world with his broad shoulders. He held it in his mind.",dan'
spagett
maybe just show the performance instead of all this insane editing?