Nick Murphy’s Chet Faker returns with “Far Side of the Moon,” pulling listeners into a vortex of distance, devotion, and reflection within relationships.
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I first discovered Chet Faker shortly before his live performance at Lightning in a Bottle 2016.
His performance bridged the gap between electronic elements and soulful indie, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that continues to shape his artistry and draws listeners into a creative space, resonating with every audience he captivates.
The Australian artist (and moniker for ARIA-winning songwriter, musician, and producer Nick Murphy) returns with his latest single, “Far Side of the Moon,” which is out now via BMG. Some of the tracks he is known for are “Talk Is Cheap” and his cover of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity.” Faker has also released collaborative EPs, including Lockjaw with Flume (2013) and Work with Marcus Mar (2015), expanding his expressive production style through his soulful musical expression.
“Far Side of the Moon” extends his artistry with a sound that vibrates with emotional gravity. Faker has reached critical acclaim, while propelling him into a new stratosphere. Listeners can draw into a space of introspection, where a one-sided conversation speaks volumes about heartbreak, distance, and the effort required to sustain a relationship when it is not reciprocated.
Call my name from the
far side of the moon
And I will come
Along for you
Call my name from the
far side of the moon
And I will come
Along for you
In his own words, Chet Faker explains, “It’s about stretching yourself too thin for someone you love to the point where it’s not healthy for the relationship at all.” These lyrics expose the vulnerability of the emotional imbalance in a shared space within a relationship. Hope sits at the center, yet communication waxes and wanes. Two people shift in various synchronies and pull in a direction of change.
Last week
Karma got a hold of me
I guess he needed company
Cuz he don’t even talk to me
Now my heart beats
They tell me what I need to see
And I think it takes forever
Are you talking ‘bout forever?
As listeners hit play, sincere violin strings and piano chords invite a deep awareness of introspection into the subject of unrequited love. The gentle drums shift the cadence of the rhythm into a beat of transparency, speaking to an aperture through the curtain call to uphold a deep-seated dialogue, laying the groundwork for growth. Chet Faker maintains the authenticity and connection of his sound through the warmth of his voice, while maintaining clarity for an open discussion.
Regardless of the status of a relationship, Chet Faker allows listeners to reflect inward and explore the boundaries of space and time that connect them.
No matter the disturbance that shakes the air with uncertainty looking outwards to the future, there is stillness in the discovery. The unwavering independence and courage within the search make hope flourish through each encounter, as we grasp the fascination and devotion for love.
Chet Faker resurges ideas in the minds of listeners as he claims the sphere of discovery, and immerses a sense of presence amidst the emotional complexity on the horizon.
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