(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.
Thats When The Audience Died
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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With the underclass
She broke down, she broke down, she broke down
and decided to act
For every new baby
Investment, investment
For every whore, relief
No matter a drunkard,
A swineherd, a Spaniard
we're all treated equally
Canada, Cana-daddy-doody-da
Let her keep a memento
She has not been able to sleep
Since the days of Trudeau
On music, on painting, distract us with drying
and don't let the audience die
Watch Alice get better, and Peggy get stronger
They'll still publish once in a while
The lyrics of Final Fantasy's song "That's When The Audience Died" delve into various themes and ideas. The first verse, "Fascinate, fascinate, fascinated, with the underclass, she broke down, she broke down, she broke down and decided to act," suggests a fascination with marginalized or lower social classes. The singer is captivated by their struggles and becomes emotionally overwhelmed, leading them to take action.
The next lines, "For every new baby, investment, investment, for every whore, relief," convey a cynical perspective on society's priorities. It highlights how society invests in the future by cherishing newborns but might overlook or devalue those who engage in sex work. The lyrics imply a skewed sense of value and care.
The following lines, "No matter a drunkard, a swineherd, a Spaniard, we're all treated equally," highlight the notion of equality. It suggests that regardless of one's background or circumstances, everyone is treated the same. This can be seen as a critique of societal norms and prejudices.
The song also makes references to Canada, specifically mentioning past Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The mention of Trudeau's era suggests a sense of longing or reminiscence. The line, "On music, on painting, distract us with drying, and don't let the audience die," could be interpreted as a plea to keep engaging with art forms to distract from the mundane aspects of life and to prevent the decline of audience engagement.
In the final lines, "Watch Alice get better, and Peggy get stronger, they'll still publish once in a while," the song shifts its focus to individuals named Alice and Peggy who are depicted as gradually improving and persisting. This could be seen as a glimmer of hope that despite societal challenges, people can still find resilience and continue to create and contribute.
Overall, the lyrics of "That's When The Audience Died" explore themes of social class, societal values, equality, nostalgia, and the power of art. The song is open to interpretation and encourages listeners to reflect on these ideas.
Line by Line Meaning
Fascinate, fascinate, fascinated
Captivating, captivating, captivated
With the underclass
By the lower social class
She broke down, she broke down, she broke down
She experienced a breakdown, multiple times
and decided to act
And made a choice to take action
For every new baby
For every newborn child
Investment, investment
An opportunity for financial gain
For every whore, relief
For every prostitute, a sense of release
No matter a drunkard,
Regardless of being an alcoholic
A swineherd, a Spaniard
A pig farmer, a person from Spain
we're all treated equally
We are all given the same treatment
Canada, Cana-daddy-doody-da
Referring to Canada in a playful manner
Let her keep a memento
Allow her to hold onto a keepsake
She has not been able to sleep
She has been unable to find rest
Since the days of Trudeau
Since the time when Trudeau was in power
On music, on painting, distract us with drying
Through music, through painting, divert our attention with the process of drying
and don't let the audience die
And ensure the audience remains engaged and interested
Watch Alice get better, and Peggy get stronger
Witness Alice's improvement, and see Peggy become more resilient
They'll still publish once in a while
They will continue to release their work occasionally
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Owen Pallett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
magus3498
This is just so beautiful. I wish beirut would perform with owen more often. Who would've thought the beauty that a wind section would add to "Audience".
RickyWins
Wow, this version is amazing! I love it!
Robert Garvan Snyder
I was there for this show! Bowery Ballroom in like 2007. This is hands down my favorite Final Fantasy track, and i was pretty much shooting lightning out of my pores.
Tristan Murphy
Zach Condon reminds me of that little Japanese guy in the episode of the Simpsons where the Yakuza fight the Mafia. He's just standing around for the whole song, not doing anything, but as soon as he starts playing the song explodes.
margaridasaramago
i've just died...... so much awesomeness
Max TV
this is gorgeous,im a beirut fan so thought i would take a look..Cheers you!
Ascend. FM
wonderful..
Ranita Bowers
haha the strings on owens bow started to pop lol so funny :D
Brian Kavanagh
wow