Moongirl (Single Edit)

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"Moongirl" marks the first single from Chopper’s forthcoming "Shock Pop Vol II." In stark contrast to the exuberant and dance-centric Vol I, "Moongirl" embarks on an atmospheric and cinematic sonic journey. With its majestic drum machine sounds, ethereal synths, hypnotically steady bassline, haunting glam rock guitars and an emotionally charged vocal performance - perhaps reminiscent of the likes of Bowie and Brett Anderson (albeit in a slightly bleaker and rougher disguise) - ”Moongirl” emerges as a powerful wall of sound, a wistful rock ballad steeped in gothic romanticism; an attempt to infuse newfound significance into the term 'stadium rock’ (or at least Chopper’s own unique interpretation of the genre). The song carries an undercurrent of melancholy, depth, introspection, and sensitivity - showcasing Chopper’s versatility across a wide spectrum of genres and emotions - and with compositional nods to a rendez-vous between T.Rex, Sisters of Mercy and Angelo Badalamenti, “Moongirl” emerges as a uniquely haunting, darkly beautiful piece.

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Faded pictures, frozen features
Caught on a ship of sinking dreams
Going to nowhere across the dead sea
I can’t believe the mess that I’ve become

I turn to trouble, I turn to fire
When I reach out for your touch
You’re just a shadow, my imagination
Trying hard to put me down

Little sister
I see you dancing on the moon
Little sister
I wish that I could be with you

Lover sister, sister lover
Girl, I’ve got so many names for you
My one and only, I feel so lonely
In this godforsaken wicked world

Little sister
I see you dancing on the moon
Little sister
I wish that I could be with you

Come on, take me to the moon girl
Take me all the way
Got nothing left to do here
But to sit around and wait
For the years to pass me by
To reach end of time
Got nothing on my mind
But to leave this world behind

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released November 10, 2023
Backing vocals by: Marie Nyhus Janssen & Josephine Alicia Kirchert Tække
Trumpet by: Nina Larsen
Mix by: Chopper & Nikolaj Bruus
Master by: ET Mastering
Music video by: Ama May, Thomas Skjølstrup & Chopper
Costume design by: Randy Collection

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Chopper Denmark

Chopper is a solo project by Jonatan K. Magnussen
based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Pop melodies on cheap keyboards, howling glam rock guitars, big plastic horn sections, repetitive dancebeats and distorted vocals, all swirling around in a mysterious and haunting universe. ... more

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