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Owen Pallett (born Michael James Owen Pallett-Plowright, on September 7, 1979) is a violinist and singer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and winner of the inaugural Polaris Music Prize. On December 18th, 2009, Pallett announced that he would be retiring his old artist name, Final Fantasy, and would be henceforth releasing his material under his own name. Previous albums released under the Final Fantasy name are planned to be re-packaged and re-released under the new name of Owen Pallett.
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.
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.
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MarryToNight wrote:
THE GREAT ELSEWHERE <3
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Animehero wrote:
Entirely too under-rated. He's incredible. [2]
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vanessanelms wrote:
Entirely too under-rated. He's incredible.
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brubs- wrote:
<3
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thecolgateduck wrote:
MAKE SOME MORE MUSIC OK
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K1ngSh0t wrote:
Heartland is out of this world.
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callumzzz wrote:
His Odessa cover is mindblowing, as is his music in general. #inawe
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iupi wrote:
I would totally marry him.
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neonemesis213 wrote:
He is Owen "Fuckin" Pallett. <3
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Jonsip wrote:
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staralfur1 wrote:
I saw him perform in a church yesterday, with an orchestra... it was magical! <3 I made some videos for those who weren't there... http://www.youtube.com/user/staralfur123
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lotr666 wrote:
his version of "Hard to Explain" is definitely the best Strokes cover on the album [3]
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ShuichiAmyMAD wrote:
The new songs are AMAZING <3
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OPRAHHATPARTY wrote:
My favorite musician of all time. I can't wait for his next release, whatever or whenever it may be. <3
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MatheusAgostin wrote:
Sometimes I feel that your music is made for me. Not being egocentric.
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XimenaDoherty wrote:
every time i listen to owen pallett i love him more and more [2]
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Videos
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Lewis Takes Off His Shirt
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"Odessa" (Caribou Cover) @…
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Studio 360: Owen Pallett…
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The Great Elsewhere
Events
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Feb
18
Hostess Club Weekender
恵比寿ガーデンホール, 東京都, Tokyo, Japan
93 going
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Mar
16
Nico Muhly, Owen Pallett, Britten Sinfonia & guests
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
58 going
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May
24
Schumannfest Düsseldorf
Tonhalle, Düsseldorf, Germany
1 going
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