Porcelain by Moby

Soul Music

BBC

Music, Music Commentary

4.7 • 831 Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

A song that was everywhere after it was released as a single in 2000. Moby's Porcelain has been used in films, TV and adverts yet remains a much loved melancholic downbeat electronic ballad. Reportedly written about the fragility of love after a break up it's a track that has a place in many people's hearts.

The people featured are: Felicia Narhi aka DJ Damselfly Steve O'Brien Gyu Ola Mazzuca John E Roy Michael Weinhardt

Producer: Maggie Ayre

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