(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.
Peach Plum Pear
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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I'm a sensitive bore
You seem markedly more
And I'm oozing suprise
But it's late in the day
And you're well on your way
What was golden went gray
And all the gathering floozies
Afford to be choosy
And all sneezing darkly
In the dimming divide
But I have read the right books
To interpret your looks
You were knocking me down
With the palm of your eye
This is unlike the story
it was written to be
You were riding its back
when it used to ride me
And we were galloping manic
to the mouth of the source
we were swallowing panic
in the face of its force
And I was blue and unwell
Made me bolt like a horse
Now it's done
Watch it go
You've changed some
Water runs from the snow
Am I so dear
Do I run rare
You've changed some
Peach, plum, pear
Peach, plum
The lyrics of Final Fantasy's song Peach Plum Pear seems to be about a failed relationship that the singer is reflecting on. The first two lines suggest that the singer is not as interesting as the person they are speaking to. The next few lines hint at a blossoming romance, but it seems like it has fizzled out as time has passed. The singer seems to have misread the signals from the other person and is now feeling shy.
The following lines talk about the other people in the store who are looking for someone to choose. The singer seems to be different and is drawn to the other person based on their looks. This is emphasized when they mention that they have read the right books to interpret their looks. However, the relationship did not turn out as expected.
The second verse is about how the relationship used to be. It was once exciting, but it now seems like it has ended. The singer is feeling blue and unwell, which made them bolt like a horse. The last two lines suggest that the other person has moved on, and the singer is left to wonder if they were ever genuinely loved. Overall, this song seems to be about the complexity of relationships and how they can change over time.
Line by Line Meaning
We speak in the store
We communicate while being in a store
I'm a sensitive bore
I am a delicate and unexciting person
You seem markedly more
You appear significantly different than me
And I'm oozing surprise
And I am expressing my unexpected feeling
But it's late in the day
However, it is already the end of the day
And you're well on your way
And you are already moving towards your destination
What was golden went gray
What was once beautiful has lost its charm
And I'm suddenly shy
And now I am feeling timid
And all the gathering floozies
And all the people congregating are promiscuous
Afford to be choosy
Can afford to be selective
And all sneezing darkly
And all coughing in a sinister way
In the dimming divide
In the separation that is becoming less distinct
But I have read the right books
But I have acquired the necessary knowledge
To interpret your looks
To understand the meaning behind your appearance
You were knocking me down
You were subduing me
With the palm of your eye
With the force of your gaze
This is unlike the story
This situation doesn't follow the expected narrative
it was written to be
That it should have been
You were riding its back
You were taking control of the situation
when it used to ride me
When I used to have control over it
And we were galloping manic
And we were wildly galloping
to the mouth of the source
Towards the origin of something
We were swallowing panic
We were suppressing fear
in the face of its force
Despite its powerful influence on us
And I was blue and unwell
I wasn't feeling well and was depressed
Made me bolt like a horse
Caused me to run away quickly
Now it's done
Now it's all over
Watch it go
Watch as it departs
You've changed some
You have changed somewhat
Water runs from the snow
Water flows away from melting snow
Am I so dear
Do you value me so much
Do I run rare
Am I unique
You've changed some
You have changed to some extent
Peach, plum, pear
Three types of fruit
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Pucci
This video is the definitive version. Everything about it is perfect.
Nicolas Ducot
WOW. I was at this show with my good friend and we both walked out saying that was the best show we saw in a long time. This brings back so many great memories. I remember sharing a conversation and a cig with Owen outside after the show. Such a sweet and mellow guy from what I remember. Fantastic!
Jonathan Neil
Sometimes I wake in the night in cold sweats, worrying that this video has been taken down. Been coming here for twelve years xxxx
Richard Pucci
I literally feel the same way. I originally downloaded it to go onto my video iPod in 2007, but that’s been dead for sometime.
Faith Wright
omg I appreciate u <3 <3 <3
Chip Dmg
I've been watching this video for years. I love this performance. You captured something really special. Thanks for keeping it up and please never take it down!
Faith Wright
@PrYdoXx yall are my family
PrYdoXx
same here, found that in my "liked" playlist and I think I liked it like 12 years ago, I still can sing along, crazy memories.
Faith Wright
omg ty!!!!! ♡♡♡
coolpeips
It never ceases to amaze me the way he uses the looper! It truly sounds like he has the entire orchestra behind him :)