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.
For bookings contact: info@moonface.org
Shit-Hawk in the Snow
Moonface Lyrics
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Makes me see how much I miss her
Makes me wish for ignorant bliss
But I still know where my home is
Not unlike a shit-hawk in the snow
Engorged on portions of light
Smoking cigarettes like it's 2003
And you see that the plate is the sea
As she lay down the mountain
And it will hypnotize you
Until the sacrificial animal
That you fashioned out of clay
As an offering that she may carry you home
Gives up its details to the dusk
And looks like any other rock
Accepting crow feathers from the night
And it will hypnotize you
The lyrics of Moonface's song "Shit-Hawk in the Snow" reveal a complicated set of emotions. The first verse speaks of seeing seagulls in a blizzard and feeling a sense of loss, wishing for ignorance while knowing where home is. The use of seagulls in a blizzard is a powerful image, signifying the idea of being lost in a hostile environment. The chorus ties in the metaphor of a "shit-hawk in the snow," which suggests the idea of feeling out of place, unsure of where to turn, and feeling an existential sense of detachment.
The second verse speaks of being engorged on portions of light and smoking cigarettes like it's 2003 – both of which are symbols of youth and vitality. The line "you watch her wipe the plate clean, and you see that the plate is the sea" is a metaphor for the transience of life. It speaks to the idea that everything is connected and that even the simplest things can have great significance. The verse then ends with an allusion to climbing a mountain and becoming hypnotized by the view.
The last verse speaks of a sacrificial animal made of clay, which is meant as an offering to the person the singer is addressing. The animal is supposed to serve as a means of being carried home, but it seems to fail in its purpose. The animal becomes indistinguishable from other rocks and is eventually consumed by night. The message of this verse is one of disillusionment and feeling hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching seagulls in the blizzard
The sight of seagulls in a snowstorm reminds me of how much I miss someone.
Makes me see how much I miss her
The seagulls trigger feelings of longing and nostalgia for someone I miss.
Makes me wish for ignorant bliss
The feelings of missing someone lead me to wish for a state of ignorance where I don't feel pain or longing.
But I still know where my home is
Despite my longing and nostalgia, I am still aware of where my true home is.
Not unlike a shit-hawk in the snow
I feel lost and out of place, like a scavenger bird in an unfamiliar landscape.
Engorged on portions of light
I am indulging in moments of happiness or joy.
Smoking cigarettes like it's 2003
I am engaging in nostalgic activities from a previous time in my life.
You watch her wipe the plate clean
I observe someone cleaning a plate after a meal.
And you see that the plate is the sea
I perceive the plate as a representation of something larger, like the vastness of the sea.
As she lay down the mountain
Someone is metaphorically laying down a mountain, perhaps overcoming a huge challenge.
And it will hypnotize you
This experience or vision is overwhelming and captivating, like being under hypnosis.
Until the sacrificial animal
A symbol of sacrifice, like an animal made of clay, becomes the focus.
That you fashioned out of clay
This sacrifice was created and crafted by me.
As an offering that she may carry you home
The sacrifice is intended to bring me closer to someone, like being carried home.
Gives up its details to the dusk
As night falls, the sacrifice reveals its true nature or meaning.
And looks like any other rock
The sacrifice now appears plain and insignificant, like a regular rock.
Accepting crow feathers from the night
The sacrifice becomes a receptacle for dark and ominous elements, like crow feathers.
And it will hypnotize you
The experience of the sacrifice and its transformation remains captivating, like being hypnotized.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Xavier Paquin
Oh, now I know - it ends as it should! Thanks!
Xavier Paquin
Dont know what happened to the vid but im glad it's back!
melt17
is this spencer krug? google tells me it is. Good, better than sunset
Arctic Blast
A million "likes."
Matu
@xavierpaquin Yeah, I'm really sorry i fucked it up in the first place.