(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.
The Sea
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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Lost sight of the shore
Sunk beneath the surface
I closed, I closed my eyes
The undertow would take me down
The waves take me home
I will live and die like the sea,
Gentle listener
This is why I sing
Confusion
Sweet confusion you'll be my only child
My only child
The lyrics of the song The Sea by Final Fantasy are evocative and laced with enigmatic meaning. The song opens with the singer narrating their journey out into the sea. Unfortunately, the journey goes too far, and the singer loses sight of the shore. As they wade into the water, they eventually sink beneath the surface, and the singer closes their eyes, succumbing to the pull of the sea.
The second stanza of the song is a reflection on the singer's fate. The undertow takes them down, but the waves take them home. The singer sees their life as that of the sea, living and dying like it. It is all a sigh to the singer, who watches the sea with a profound sense of longing.
The third stanza is somewhat cryptic. It seems to make reference to confusion as the reason for the singer's song. The singer employs a metaphor, describing confusion as their only child, and their job is to nurture it.
Overall, The Sea by Final Fantasy is a powerful and thought-provoking song. The lyrics are poetic and contain deep meanings, reflective of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I waded out too far
I ventured into life's uncertainties without preparation.
Lost sight of the shore
I became disconnected from my roots and my sense of self.
Sunk beneath the surface
I succumbed to the pressure of life's challenges and began to drown.
I closed, I closed my eyes
I gave up on myself and refused to face the reality of my situation.
The undertow would take me down
The negative forces in my life were pulling me under and making me feel helpless.
The waves take me home
The unpredictability of life can sometimes bring us back to where we belong.
I will live and die like the sea,
I recognize that my life is like the changing tides of the sea.
the sea he sighed
The sea represents the voice of our innermost thoughts and feelings.
Gentle listener
I address you with an open heart and the desire for empathy.
This is why I sing
My music is a reflection of my life experiences, and it helps me cope.
Confusion
In the midst of life's storms, it's easy to feel uncertain and lost.
Sweet confusion you'll be my only child
However, I accept confusion as a necessary part of my growth and development.
Contributed by Emily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tantei GH
Can’t wait to explore the underwater parts in the remake with this playing😍😍 I mean, how beautiful is it gonna be + the airship too. They’ve got a lot of work cut out for them but I’m so excited
Layne Scott
Such beautiful music....almost makes me wish that I never had to crash my Shinra sub into Emerald WEAPON and battle him lol. He was just peacefully swimming in that area doing his own thing.... unlike his agressive brother Sapphire WEAPON.
McpBlackheart The Visual Musician
I recently did a Cover for this melody Check out my version of Secret of the deep sea and tell me what you think ^_^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqkD92GlKw
The Unknown Weirdness
Seeing as how they've managed to make even some of the most ordinary bosses into epic battles, If the remake goes ahead with using the WEAPONS, I can only imagine what the potential boss battle would be like for them.
webbiefade14
So he doesn't just own Gold Saucer he also has his own sea?!
I don't fist bump people like you.
This song makes me nostalgic.
McpBlackheart The Visual Musician
I recently did a Cover for this melody Check out my version of Secret of the deep sea and tell me what you think ^_^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqkD92GlKw
Soundboyeric
i love the deeo sea
cris
Btw best Song of ff
cris
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