(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.
(For Final Fantasy videogames, please use 植松伸夫 and other respective composers. More information available on Wikipedia or just use Musicbrainz Picard).
Further information on (1) entry below:
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.
Lewis Takes Action
Final Fantasy Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I am your man in a bloody fight
I got a thirst for liquid gold
I'll bludgeon 'til the body's cold
The stony hiss of cockatrice has cast us into serfdom
I close my eyes
And spur Imelda down the mountainside
I took No-Face by his beak and broke his jaw
He'll never speak again
I took No-Face by his beak and broke his jaw
He'll never speak again
My every move is guided by the bidding of the singer
The night is split by the whistle of my amber whip
And the fire from my fingers
In the song "Lewis Takes Action" by Final Fantasy, these lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and defiance. The singer, Lewis, is speaking directly to the acolytes, claiming to be their leader and fighter in a brutal conflict. The imagery of a "bloody fight" and a "thirst for liquid gold" suggests a fierce determination to pursue their goals, even if it means resorting to violence.
The mention of a cockatrice, a mythical creature known for turning people into stone, symbolizes the oppressive forces that have enslaved the characters. Despite this, Lewis is depicted as taking charge and leading a charge towards freedom. He mounts his horse, Imelda, and charges down the mountainside towards a "liberated Spectrum," a metaphorical representation of a new and unrestrained future.
The lyrics then take a darker turn as Lewis recounts a violent act against an antagonist named No-Face. By breaking No-Face's beak and rendering him speechless, Lewis silences a source of oppression and control. This act signifies a turning point in the singer's struggle, where he takes matters into his own hands to defy and overcome his enemies.
Finally, the mention of being guided by the "bidding of the singer" and wielding an "amber whip" and "fire from my fingers" hints at a mystical or supernatural aspect to Lewis's actions. It suggests a sense of power and agency that transcends the physical realm, allowing him to combat his adversaries with magical abilities. Overall, these lyrics paint a vivid picture of a defiant protagonist who will stop at nothing to challenge the status quo and fight for liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a message for the acolytes
I have important information to share with the followers
I am your man in a bloody fight
I will be there to fight for you no matter how intense the battle
I got a thirst for liquid gold
I have a strong desire for wealth and riches
I'll bludgeon 'til the body's cold
I will fight relentlessly until the opponent is defeated
The stony hiss of cockatrice has cast us into serfdom
The dangerous sound of the cockatrice has enslaved us
I close my eyes
I shut my eyes to focus and concentrate
And spur Imelda down the mountainside
I urge the horse Imelda to speed down the mountain
For a liberated Spectrum
In search of a liberated and free space
I took No-Face by his beak and broke his jaw
I grabbed hold of No-Face's beak and violently injured him
He'll never speak again
He will no longer be able to communicate verbally
My every move is guided by the bidding of the singer
I am directed in all my actions by the instructions of the musician
The night is split by the whistle of my amber whip
The sound of my whip cuts through the silence of the night
And the fire from my fingers
And the flames released from my hands
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Owen Pallett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kikyo4815
"I took a No-Face by his beak / And broke his jaw / He'll never speak again." Best lyrics. Listen to "The Ballad of No-Face" and you'll know. <3
Shane Clarke
That's a beautiful song.
cheeseboy55
and her intro is soooo the jesus and mary chain circa just like honey.
ibyabiso5
@cheeseboy55 YEAH!!!, every time I listen to this I check that I'm not listening to jesus and mary chain! AWESOME ALBUM AND SONG!!!
serenerhapsody
@lvfismf i agree. but i also agree that it also sounds like Be My Baby by the Ronettes. hahaha
kane
I agree. Right at the start :D
May
that intro is soooo bat for lashes circa what's a girl to do.