Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Owen Pallet & Basia Bullat show
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I first hearf of Owen Pallet while looking at Spin's LOOK AHEAD to 2010 compilation, and I've been listening to Final Fantasy for the last few weeks, trying to get into the mind of violinist Owen Pallett( the first winner of the Polaris Music Prize). His style is a unique sound compared to what I listen to regularly. It has Orchestral/symphonic sound to it. He says it's "somewhat a tribute to the video game series"
So I went to St.Mathews Church to check out the show. Not knowing exactly what to expect. When I got there the opener Basia Bulat was on the stage...WOwzers that girl has a voice! A completely unique and powerful voice. She played probably ten songs, in which she played at least 4 different instruments. When I got home, I checked out her myspace, I suggest you do the same! Her album "A heart of my own" just made the top spot on the CBC Chart.
After a brief intermission, Owen Pallet accompanied by fellow Ontarian Thomas Gill comes to the stage. I don't remember what the songs he played A) because it's been a while and B) becuase I don't listen to a lot of his stuff. But what I do remember is how amazing the show was and how glad I was that I came to the show. He has a looping machine that does samples in the background, he plays a violin and sings at the same time, it sounds as though there is a huge band playing tons of instruments.
All in all the show was fantastic, I'd give it a 8 outta 10.
So I went to St.Mathews Church to check out the show. Not knowing exactly what to expect. When I got there the opener Basia Bulat was on the stage...WOwzers that girl has a voice! A completely unique and powerful voice. She played probably ten songs, in which she played at least 4 different instruments. When I got home, I checked out her myspace, I suggest you do the same! Her album "A heart of my own" just made the top spot on the CBC Chart.
After a brief intermission, Owen Pallet accompanied by fellow Ontarian Thomas Gill comes to the stage. I don't remember what the songs he played A) because it's been a while and B) becuase I don't listen to a lot of his stuff. But what I do remember is how amazing the show was and how glad I was that I came to the show. He has a looping machine that does samples in the background, he plays a violin and sings at the same time, it sounds as though there is a huge band playing tons of instruments.
All in all the show was fantastic, I'd give it a 8 outta 10.
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