(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.
Your Light Is Spent
Final Fantasy Lyrics
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Got no use for a house by the sea
All I ask for is a warm body
To keep this winter from killing me
Everytime you close your eyes and lie still
You look just like a dead man
Dead man, dead man, I'll sing your story
Scan the skies for signs of heaven
Heaven, what use is heaven for you?
Spend your time instead
Spend your time with us, us
Interpretation:
The opening line, "Do not offer me a contract," sets a tone of rejection and rebellion against societal norms. The singer of the song refuses to be bound by material possessions such as a house by the sea or a contract. Instead, their only request is for a warm body to keep them company, indicating a desire for human connection.
The second stanza portrays a morbid picture of the singer's state, comparing them to a dead man. The line "Dead man come to live again" seems almost paradoxical, suggesting a desire to break free from the dreary and monotonous routine of life and find something worth living for.
The final stanza encourages looking beyond the promise of a heavenly afterlife and focusing on the present moment, spending time with the people around you.
Overall, Your Light Is Spent is a song that speaks to the human desire for connection and meaning, contrasting the superficial with the genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
Do not offer me a contract
I am not interested in any contracts being offered to me.
Got no use for a house by the sea
I do not need a house by the sea.
All I ask for is a warm body
I just need someone to keep me warm during this winter.
To keep this winter from killing me
I need someone to keep me warm so that I don't die in this winter weather.
Everytime you close your eyes and lie still
Whenever you go to sleep and remain motionless.
You look just like a dead man
You resemble a dead person when you sleep.
Dead man, dead man, I'll sing your story
I will sing about you as if you were a dead man.
Dead man come to live again
You will come back to life once you wake up.
Scan the skies for signs of heaven
Look up into the sky in search of heaven.
Heaven, what use is heaven for you?
What benefit do you derive from heaven?
Spend your time instead
Use your time in a better way.
Spend your time with us, us
Spend your time with us instead of searching for heaven.
Contributed by Eva O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jarona Johnson
Why is he and his music so adorable?? He's just great!!! Amazing! Thank you for making this video and uploading it!!
James Majdali
This song always makes me happy. Adorable high notes.
Ralph Bloopydoo
Do you ever let the performers know your recording secrets that make it sound great?
vinagreberry
Thanks for uploading it in this quality. One of my favorite clips.
watashiwamillo
I hadn't seen this one, and I love it. The running away component gives it a Bourne Identity vibe. That's a good vibe.
Daniel Garcia
I would love it if you could get Owen Pellett again on here. I love this song.
Isaac M
Just to let you know, the song's name is 'Your Light Is Spent.' This is still one of my favourite Take Away shows of all time! So glad to see it up on youtube at last.
Alan Guevara Govantes
Hacia falta uno de Final Fantasy
Girlw/dream
It's still very good.
Nini QB
Back when he was still called Final Fantasy?