(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.
Lewis Takes Off His Shirt
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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Forgot about the odds against an adolescent
Standing up to all of Owen's wrath
The heat of prairie summer is impossible to take
I grab the hem and lift the fabric over my sweet head
I know what you're looking for
And I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
Government rule established by a dazzling light show
A hegemony armored with a thousand-watt head and seven inches of echo
Well I keep up my velocity, my spurs are in her sides
I don't know what I'm doing and it is the only way
Toward the range I'll ride, singing
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I am overrated, said the sculptress to the sea
I've been praised for all the ways the marble leaves the man
And I was wrong to try and free him
And as for me I am a vector, I am muscle, I am bone
The sun upon my shoulders and the horse between my legs
This is all I know
My senses are bedazzled by the parallax of the road
I concentrate to keep contained the overflow
My knuckles grip so tightly my fingers start to bleed
If what I have is what you need
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
The lyrics of "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" by Final Fantasy depict a journey of self-discovery and rebellion against societal expectations. The singer, referred to as Lewis, escapes from the mundane realities of life by riding a horse and embracing the freedom it offers. The references to math and odds symbolize the pressures and limitations imposed by society, particularly from someone named Owen who may represent authority or conformity.
The heat of the prairie summer serves as a metaphor for the intensity of the singer's desire to break free. As Lewis takes off his shirt, it becomes a symbol of shedding societal expectations. The lines "I know what you're looking for, and I'm never gonna give it to you" express defiance and the refusal to conform. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the determination to remain true to oneself.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of government control and hegemony. The phrase "Government rule established by a dazzling light show" suggests the manipulation of power through spectacle and deception. The reference to velocity and spurs indicates the singer's relentless pursuit of freedom and self-discovery, despite not fully understanding the journey. Through this rebellion, the singer finds solace in the simplicity and authenticity of the open range.
The chorus repeats the refusal to give in to societal expectations, demonstrating the strength of the singer's resolve. The final verse brings in a new perspective, as the sculptress metaphorically speaks to the sea, expressing doubt and regret over attempting to free someone through her art. This introspective moment contrasts with the singer's own journey, highlighting the complexities of navigating individual identity and societal pressures.
Overall, "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" is a nuanced exploration of breaking free from societal expectations, embracing personal freedom, and the ongoing struggle to define oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as I got on the horse I forgot about the math
Once I mounted the horse, all thoughts of calculations and numbers vanished from my mind
Forgot about the odds against an adolescent standing up to all of Owen's wrath
I disregarded the chances of a young person defying Owen's anger and resistance
The heat of prairie summer is impossible to take
The intense heat of the summer on the prairie is unbearable
I grab the hem and lift the fabric over my sweet head
I firmly clutch the edge of the garment and raise it over my head in a graceful manner
I know what you're looking for
I am aware of your desires and intentions
And I'm never gonna give it to you
Nevertheless, I will never fulfill those desires for you
Government rule established by a dazzling light show
The authority of the government was created through an impressive display of radiant lights
A hegemony armored with a thousand-watt head and seven inches of echo
The ruling power is strongly fortified with a highly influential individual and an intimidating aura
Well I keep up my velocity, my spurs are in her sides
I maintain a swift pace, urging the horse forward by digging my spurs into its flanks
I don't know what I'm doing and it is the only way
Although my actions may lack purpose, it is the sole path I have chosen
Toward the range I'll ride, singing
I will continue riding towards the open land while expressing my emotions through song
I am overrated, said the sculptress to the sea
The sculptress confesses that she has received excessive praise and recognition, addressing the vast ocean
I've been praised for all the ways the marble leaves the man
Her talent in sculpting has been commended for its ability to reveal the essence of a person through marble
And I was wrong to try and free him
In retrospect, she acknowledges her mistake in attempting to liberate the person from their marble form
And as for me I am a vector, I am muscle, I am bone
She defines herself as a force, exhibiting strength and embodying the physicality of muscle and bone
The sun upon my shoulders and the horse between my legs
She feels the warmth of the sun on her shoulders and the presence of the horse she rides
This is all I know
These experiences and sensations are the only knowledge she possesses
My senses are bedazzled by the parallax of the road
The constantly shifting perspectives and dimensions of the road dazzle and captivate her senses
I concentrate to keep contained the overflow
She focuses her efforts to control and manage the surplus of emotions and thoughts within her
My knuckles grip so tightly my fingers start to bleed
Her fingers start to bleed as she tightly clings to the reins, exerting immense physical pressure
If what I have is what you need
If my possessions or qualities are indeed what you require
I'm never gonna give it to you
Nonetheless, I will refuse to provide what you seek
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Owen Pallett
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@revesnoir8498
As soon as I got on the horse I forgot about the math
Forgot about the odds against an adolescent standing up to all of Owen's wrath
The heat of prairie summer is impossible to take
I grab the hem and lift the fabric over my sweet head
I know what you're looking for and I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
Government rule established by a dazzling light show
A hegemony armored with a thousand-watt head and seven inches of echo
I keep up my velocity my spurs are in her sides
I don't know what I'm doing and it is the only way
Toward the range I'll ride, singing, I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
"I am overrated" said the sculptress to the sea
"I've been praised for all the ways the marble leaves the man
And I was wrong to try and free him"
And as for me I am a vector I am muscle I am bone
The sun upon my shoulders and the horse between my legs
This is all I know
My senses are bedazzled by the parallax of the road
I concentrate to keep contained the overflow
My knuckles grip so tightly my fingers start to bleed
If what I have is what you need
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
I'm never gonna give it to you
@jefflinden4043
This is one of those wonderful songs you play for friends, who at first look at you and are like “What the……?” Later, after several listens, they realize just how brilliant it is.
@MrJacobrabbit
Exactly
@Original_Flanno
One of my alltime favorite songs! I always seem to come back to it
@starfruitiger
same
@corean3polar
Same
@alienbehinddoor
I love that it's so fast and rough, but glittery from time to time. The sorcery stuff, chopped up with stars and stacks of pastel soap and process and friends. That thing is so alive. The guy who made it must have had so much fun shooting it with his friends, in that apartment on a winter weekend (I imagine). It's beautiful.
@headphonegirl11
Every time I watch this video I notice something new.
@starfruitiger
me too
@lukaszahradnicek7518
This is phenomenal song and video clip! Actually this is more than only song and video clip or even kind of art... This is something what he is never gonna give it to you!!
@samuelbantien1943
The video reminds me of a university drama project