(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.
This Is The Dream Of Win And Regine
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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Can't wait until you, can't wait 'til you unsubscribe
I'll be a lonely scribe
But what if they like it
And lock us in a cannery with your accordion
Until we canned our love?
We can get along
Montreal might eat it's young
But Montreal won't break us down
Now I got a VCR
If we put our hearts in twenty thousand tiny jars
They'd never leave their homes
We can get along
We can get along
Montreal might eat it's young
But Montreal won't break us down
I tried and tried and tried and tried
and tried and tried to keep the crowds away
I tried and tried and tried and tried
and tried and tried to keep the crowds away
The lyrics to "This Is the Dream of Win and Regine" by Final Fantasy are open to interpretation, but they seem to explore the theme of creative expression, self-promotion, and the fear of success. The song opens with the line "Crown myself the prince of buzz," which suggests the singer's desire for recognition and fame. However, he also expresses a fear of losing his authenticity and becoming a "lonely scribe" if he caters too much to his audience.
The next verse introduces the idea of potential success and its consequences, as the singer ponders the possibility of being "locked in a cannery" with his partner and their "love" being "canned." This could be read as a metaphor for the sacrifice of their artistic integrity in order to achieve commercial success. However, the chorus reiterates the resilience of the Montreal music scene, insisting that it "won't break us" even as the singer struggles to "keep the crowds away."
The final verse introduces a new image – a collection of "twenty thousand tiny jars" in which the singers could "put [their] hearts." This could be read as a metaphor for the emotional risk of exposing one's creative work to others, and the potential for it to be misunderstood or rejected. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "We can get along," which could be interpreted as a message of hope for all creators, encouraging them to persevere despite the obstacles they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Crown myself the prince of buzz
I proclaim myself as the ruler of popularity in this arena
Can't wait until you, can't wait 'til you unsubscribe
I can hardly bear the thought of losing you as a follower
I'll be a lonely scribe
Without your readership, I will be a writer without an audience
But what if they like it
What if the masses appreciate our artistic vision?
And lock us in a cannery with your accordion
What if we face criticism and ridicule for our unconventional musical style?
Until we canned our love?
Will our relationship be able to endure if we are forced to change our creative expression?
We can get along
Despite the challenges, we can find harmony in our music and in our relationship
Montreal might eat it's young
Cities can be harsh and cruel, especially to those who are young and inexperienced
But Montreal won't break us down
Despite the hardships we may face in the city, we will remain resilient and strong
Now I got a VCR
Though I may possess outdated technology, I still have hope and determination
If we put our hearts in twenty thousand tiny jars
We can share our love and passion with audiences both big and small
They'd never leave their homes
The impact and influence of our music can transcend physical boundaries
I tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried to keep the crowds away
I attempted to shield our music and artistry from the critique and ostracism of those who do not understand it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Owen Pallett
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@vnssgrc
after all these years I still wake up to this violin melody in my head every now and then
@yatima2975
What if they like it? // Montreal might eat its young // The *best* violin solo of modern times (don't want to diss Mozart et al).
I could write another paragraph about the similarities with Grimes' Oblivion video and (duh) The Handmaid's Tale.
@vnssgrc
@yatima2975 no dissing, BUT..........
@jordanmcminn998
Insane how time goes by. As a teenager exploring music this was pivotal. As an adult, Owen Pallett's music is just as important to me
@adiscofromhell
This is still one of my favourite songs & definitely my favourite music video :)
@ErieMaxwell
This song never fails to make my day a little bit better. Thank you so much for posting!
@lukejones6293
we need this song on spotify. barely listen to it as much as i would... love this song so much
@willtaylor5981
It is on Spotify now
@talidemon
I love you, Owen. Thank you so much for your amazing music. You bring a fellow artist so much joy. To be honest, you are the only one I can listen to.
@MultiWindchime
wow ive been waiting for music with such passion and dynamics to whom it may concern: i am very appreciative of this musical blessing - remember to appreciate and love