(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.
Ultimatum
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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With his six-string bass
You're gonna give him a chase man,
You left the devil breathless
You want him 'till I tap your tits
He's gonna caution your clits
He talked your whole cherry tree
He's the egg that drops in your soup
He is the hand that holds the tottering scoop
His bicycle-braided beard [?]
God-d-d-damn, you prostate in fear
He's gonna win the race
With his six-string bass
He's gonna summon the hounds now
Here they come now, without a sound now
The saxophone swallowed its reed
As the drummer ran out in the lead
The piano fell on its back
As the singer fell down through the cracks
See the guitar's locked in its case
As the [?] licked the face of his bass
he's the afterlife, the dark
Knocks the rainbow right out of the park
Ultimatum, ultimatum (x10)
The lyrics of Final Fantasy’s song Ultimatum are enigmatic and poetic in nature, leaving room for interpretation. In this song, the singer talks about a man who plays a six-string bass and is so skilled that even the devil is left breathless by his talent. This man is so captivating that he lures the attention away from the listener towards himself. He talks to the listener's 'whole cherry tree' and convinces it to grow fruit without pits, which metaphorically suggests a smooth and effortless performance. The singer continues to describe this man's unique qualities, such as his ability to hold a tottering scoop with his bicycle-braided beard and prompting the listener to feel fear overcome.
The overall vibe of the song is intense and edgy, and the lyrics mostly made up of metaphors and analogies. The repetitive chorus of ‘Ultimatum’ seems like a calling to the listener to be aware of this skilled musician's abilities and to accept the art he creates. The singer's tone of voice and delivery have a commanding presence that adds to the mystery and intriguing nature of this song.
Line by Line Meaning
He's gonna win the race
He is determined to come out on top
With his six-string bass
Using his musical talent as a powerful tool
You're gonna give him a chase man,
His abilities will leave competition behind
You left the devil breathless
His skill caused great awe and wonderment
You want him 'till I tap your tits
You will be infatuated until reality hits
He's gonna caution your clits
He will be careful with your emotions
He talked your whole cherry tree
He influenced you to bear fruit
Into growing its fruit with no pits
Without any flaws or difficulties
He's the egg that drops in your soup
The unexpected addition that changes everything
He is the hand that holds the tottering scoop
Steadying the precarious situation
His bicycle-braided beard [?]
A unique characteristic that sets him apart
God-d-d-damn, you prostate in fear
He is so impressive, it induces fear
He's gonna summon the hounds now
He's calling for support
Here they come now, without a sound now
A unified response
The saxophone swallowed its reed
Even the instruments acknowledge his power
As the drummer ran out in the lead
Others are eager to follow him
The piano fell on its back
Other talents take a back seat to him
As the singer fell down through the cracks
He outshines even the lead singer
See the guitar's locked in its case
Even the best musicians pale in comparison
As the [?] licked the face of his bass
He dominates even the most impressive instruments
He's the afterlife, the dark
He embodies the unknown and unseen
Knocks the rainbow right out of the park
He crushes even the most delightful beauty
Ultimatum, ultimatum (x10)
His power is final and undeniable
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.