(2) German Trance project of Ralph Fritsch & Detlef Hastik, active throughout the 90s which ended with the double A-side release: "You're My Angel / The Moon Is Shining" in 2003. "You're My Angel" was later covered by the UK duo Styles & Breeze.
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The Canadian musician decided to stop using this moniker in December 18th, 2009 and start using his own name, Owen Pallett, as he planned to release his third album in the Japanese market, where the name 'Final Fantasy' may have conflicted with the famous video game franchise. He also announced that previous albums will be re-released under his name
Owen Pallett is a violinist and singer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the principal member of the band Final Fantasy, which is essentially a solo group, although Leon Taheny is also credited as drummer and engineer. (This band should not be mistaken with Square Enix's famous game series "Final Fantasy" - its music is mostly composed by 植松伸夫. The name "Final Fantasy" is in fact a tribute to the well-known video game series.) On September 18th 2006, Final Fantasy won the inaugural Polaris Music Prize for the best Canadian album (based solely on artistic merit).
Pallett has been noted for his live performances, wherein he plays the violin into a sampler controlled by foot pedals, which then loops back one or more of the previously played musical phrases as he plays additional parts simultaneously. He has also performed with more traditional string quartets as backing musicians.
He believes his work is somewhat influenced by his sexuality, saying "As far as whether the music I make is gay or queer, yeah, it comes from the fact that I'm gay, but that doesn't mean I'm making music about it." in a recent interview.
"I'm taking a cue from Joel Gibb," he begins. "He and I are very different people, and we're very different in terms of the way we've assessed our sexual identities, but one thing I really respect about him is that his music has less to do with his identity and more to do with the more interesting aspects of himself." He states in an earlier interview in Toronto's NOW Magazine concerning his sexual identity and its use in his music.
On 12 February 2005, his debut album, Final Fantasy Has A Good Home, was released by the recording club Blocks (sometimes referred to as 'BlocksBlocksBlocks'), a cooperative, Toronto-based record label of which he is a member. A second album is entitled "He Poos Clouds", and inspiration for the songs are based on the eight schools of magic used for Dungeons & Dragons and how they relate to modern times. It is released under Tomlab.
His previous projects included a 3-piece Toronto-based band, Les Mouches, now defunct. He is still a member of another Toronto band called Picastro. Owen has also recorded and toured with The Hidden Cameras and The Arcade Fire. One of his songs, "This Is the Dream of Win & Regine", was inspired by the principal members of the latter group, Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, and a Dntel song of a similar name (This is the Dream of Evan & Chan). Owen also co-wrote the orchestral arrangements for both of The Arcade Fire's albums, along with Régine Chassagne.
Hey Dad
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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To the place you retired to
Away from the women who despise you
I've been sad, 'cause all my friends resent me
But I got a plan for a miracle!
I'll shit it out and put it on the table
Dear Son, should I be a proud one?
You made your mother sound so silly
How is my offspring so pretentious?
Your art is lazy, trite and schlocky
I should've sent you out for hockey.
The song Hey Dad by Final Fantasy is a conversation between a son and his father about their complicated relationship, their past, and their present. In the first verse, the son talks about how he has been drifting along the river towards his father's retirement place, away from the people who don't like him, and feeling sad. He then reveals that he has a plan for a miracle that he will share with his father. The second verse has the father's perspective, where he responds to his son's call. He starts by asking his son if he should be proud because he saw his son TV, before questioning him about his comments regarding his mother on television. He expresses his disappointment in his son's pretentiousness and lazy art, wishing he had sent him to play hockey instead.
The lyrics of Hey Dad are raw, emotional, and intense. The song is about the complicated relationship between parents and children, the conflicts that arise, and the expectations that they carry. The father-son dynamic is the central theme of the song, and the lyrics reveal the pain, resentment, and hopelessness that both father and son feel. The son feels lost and seeks solace in his father's approval, while the father is disillusioned with his son's choices and laments his lack of guidance. The song is a poignant commentary on the struggles of growing up, the scars that remain, and the lasting impact of the relationships we have with our parents.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Dad, I've been floating down the river
I have been drifting aimlessly and feeling lost lately.
To the place you retired to
I am heading towards your retreat, hoping to reconnect with you.
Away from the women who despise you
I am avoiding the people who don't appreciate you and your virtues.
I've been sad, 'cause all my friends resent me
I am unhappy because my friends are envious of me and don't understand me.
But I got a plan for a miracle!
But I have an idea for a wonderful and amazing triumph!
I'll shit it out and put it on the table
I will create it and present it, no matter how dirty or vulgar the process may be.
Dear Son, should I be a proud one?
My dear child, are you giving me good reason to be proud of you?
I saw what you said on the telly
I watched what you said on television.
You made your mother sound so silly
You made your mother look foolish and trivial with your words.
How is my offspring so pretentious?
How can my own child be so affected and haughty?
Your art is lazy, trite and schlocky
Your creative work is unoriginal, lacking effort, and of poor quality.
I should've sent you out for hockey.
I should have encouraged you to pursue a sport like hockey instead of indulging in art.
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.