Really? I just can't get into this music. It seems so empty of anything harmonious and spews out only sounds and notes like "bad" atonal music littered with bits of melody. But, that's my opinion. I don't mean to offend any of his fans or speak poorly of his technique as a musician; only that his taste in music and mine differ greatly.
It's about sparsity and fullness between the silences. Every sound carries more significance since they have to stand on their own. It's a postmodern attitude about what defines a melody. It's supposed to be a bit melodramatic as well.
I'm not trying to attack your opinion, I am only meaning to show you an aspect you may have not seen before.
It's quite possible to "get" this music and still dislike it. It just takes a bit of an adjustment to "get" it.
This is very true. As I'm listening to his music more and more now I'm starting to understand, I think, his music more and more. There are some pieces of his I find myself liking such as "Better than Worse", but a majority of his music just isn't my cup of tea. That being said, I still hold that he's a talented musician in his own right.
All sorts. I'm primarily a "classical" fan, myself, though that includes renaissance to post modern music. Also, I'm a big fan of many video game scores. Likewise, I enjoy popular music such as rock, pop, et al. Folk music, so-called world music, etc. Genre doesn't limit whether or not I like the music. It is, rather, if it appeals to me or not. His music just isn't my personal taste.
If he was talented enough to make the wonderful background music all on his own, I'm pretty sure he has the right to do whatever the fuck he wants with the rest of the song.
beautiful. he is so amazing he should be like i dont no he is amazing and i love him. i want to see him live so bad i bet it is even more amazing then on u-tube or idpod and stuff. i love him its like a mix of clasical and modern but not gay modern good modern i dont no i love him alot
So awesome live too! I saw him at a nice small venue and he is absolutely amazing. It's hard to believe it's just him up there making up the loops on the spot as he goes along. Genius!
I absolutely love his voice when he's soft and low...it works really well for him. I don't think he should deem it necessary to go too high and be loud about it...other than that...well, he's an awesome gay man.
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surgerryy 1 year ago 2
A crush on Link from Zelda? I guess we've all been there.
Majortws 1 year ago 3
oh this is really cool :)
Felicitas1990 1 year ago
what's with the title....
twisterfield651 1 year ago
His solo work is SO much better than Arcade of Fire!!!
tweepixie 2 years ago
I like how his music is almost bi-polar, yet so brilliant.
BlackToode 2 years ago
'Secret sea shells' from The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening(GB).
isaksays 2 years ago
He's one of today's geniuses..ask Arcade Fire better ;)
Pravindaswani74 2 years ago
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wtf is this shit?
kristinlolzstoner 3 years ago
cocaines a hell of a drug.
hermelmet 3 years ago
COCAINE! lololololol
swhu2 3 years ago
owen pallet is amazing, this song is so cute.
Eowyneally 3 years ago 6
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i get wet when i think about palin
fatherydzyk 3 years ago
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looooooooooool shttt ting fuck it and dem lmaoooooooooo
yhyh146 3 years ago
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gay
2coolass 3 years ago
Yeah, you're right.
Not like there's anything wrong with that.
Asshole.
JT2D 3 years ago 4
what a great video!!!
BillyTheJane 3 years ago 3
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wow this is like the shittest song ever
AndyRitchiesbestbud 3 years ago
c c c c COCAINE!
batcountry123 3 years ago
ahhh
this is the guy that was at sherpdsbush wih patrick wolf
yes he was very good :D
xxxxxx love the song
but it makes me thing of the ps1 games lol
pagpeg 3 years ago
i love this son to death.
one of my favourites.
i love when he lets out the primal screams.
it's so evocative.
FreeWilledHippie 3 years ago
People need to learn that THIS IS MUSIC. I love Owen Pallett (in a non-homosexual way, of course.) His music is so pure.
I'm so glad I found him by accident!
dada5714 3 years ago 4
Really? I just can't get into this music. It seems so empty of anything harmonious and spews out only sounds and notes like "bad" atonal music littered with bits of melody. But, that's my opinion. I don't mean to offend any of his fans or speak poorly of his technique as a musician; only that his taste in music and mine differ greatly.
masael255 3 years ago
It's about sparsity and fullness between the silences. Every sound carries more significance since they have to stand on their own. It's a postmodern attitude about what defines a melody. It's supposed to be a bit melodramatic as well.
I'm not trying to attack your opinion, I am only meaning to show you an aspect you may have not seen before.
It's quite possible to "get" this music and still dislike it. It just takes a bit of an adjustment to "get" it.
soapboxguy 2 years ago 12
This is very true. As I'm listening to his music more and more now I'm starting to understand, I think, his music more and more. There are some pieces of his I find myself liking such as "Better than Worse", but a majority of his music just isn't my cup of tea. That being said, I still hold that he's a talented musician in his own right.
masael255 2 years ago
what type of music do you like?
albertatreelawny 2 years ago
All sorts. I'm primarily a "classical" fan, myself, though that includes renaissance to post modern music. Also, I'm a big fan of many video game scores. Likewise, I enjoy popular music such as rock, pop, et al. Folk music, so-called world music, etc. Genre doesn't limit whether or not I like the music. It is, rather, if it appeals to me or not. His music just isn't my personal taste.
masael255 2 years ago
Ah, I love this song. Owen is such a wonderful writer and musician.
Did you catch all of the Legend of Zelda references in this one? ;)
coldfooted 4 years ago 6
everyone loves zelda
FreeWilledHippie 3 years ago
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Would be much less annoying if he shutup, The musics great but he sounds like he has something stuck up his @ss!!
eddiethebeast2007 4 years ago
Maybe you should remove whatever is stuck up your ass before commenting on what is a great song...tard!
MikeLaFontaine 3 years ago
If he was talented enough to make the wonderful background music all on his own, I'm pretty sure he has the right to do whatever the fuck he wants with the rest of the song.
pianoman187 3 years ago 12
@eddiethebeast2007
pianoman187 3 years ago
@pianoman187 afaik he does play the violin... so there isnt much left.
oeyoenne 1 year ago
@pianoman187 /watch?v=tFXJKp-NgR8&feature=related
oeyoenne 1 year ago
i like to poo
peachpopsiclemelts 4 years ago 5
beautiful. he is so amazing he should be like i dont no he is amazing and i love him. i want to see him live so bad i bet it is even more amazing then on u-tube or idpod and stuff. i love him its like a mix of clasical and modern but not gay modern good modern i dont no i love him alot
blueidblonde881 4 years ago
So awesome live too! I saw him at a nice small venue and he is absolutely amazing. It's hard to believe it's just him up there making up the loops on the spot as he goes along. Genius!
katherinefreak 4 years ago 3
I absolutely love his voice when he's soft and low...it works really well for him. I don't think he should deem it necessary to go too high and be loud about it...other than that...well, he's an awesome gay man.
MusicianOfChaos2008 4 years ago
I'm not really a fan of the video but I love this song to pieces. The lyrics are fantastic and the music... indescribable.
votremare 4 years ago
I really love this video, his singing, and the music. All of it is wonderful!
riom 4 years ago
IT'S NOT EVEN CLOUD!
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um i like basia bulat way better....... although it is very different.. kinda interesting.... like story telling. um yeah... its unique. yikes.
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laceylisa12 4 years ago
Really awesome. This guy has earned my respect (for what it's worth).
citnamor 4 years ago
I like the "classical-ness" of this video. But I really think the voice and the rhythem ruined it. Video is w/e.
PitchBlack696 4 years ago
Ha. Classical-ness.
And it's rhythm.
His voice is magical.
whoakortniwhoa 4 years ago 3
Oh no, I agree he has a good voice.
What I meant was the rhythm of his voice.
And I hate the "Ho-kay!" sound he makes. Urkkss me.
PitchBlack696 4 years ago
He's yelling Cocaine as in "he's the only one of my friends who doesn't do COCAINE" it's a reflection of the emotion he feels about the situation.
Frustration, anger, etc.
soapboxguy 2 years ago
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Pretty lame..
Sreyam1986 4 years ago
you obviously don't know a genius when you see one. you probably listen to my chemical romance or sum shit right?
XIIIELLIOTGREEN 4 years ago 2
the sound of the violin i mean
ZeR0OrDiE13 4 years ago
the violin kinda reminds me of Final Fantasy
ZeR0OrDiE13 4 years ago 2
A Great video and an enchanting song owen pallett is one of the best and hot as well.
thepassionempress 4 years ago
Stunning....in the best sense. Striking. Thanks Owen. Good to see you doing so well (and looking great these days besides!)
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ccfcricoh 4 years ago
haha i likes he yells Cocaine XD
RockGirl16 4 years ago
Did he yell "Cocaine!" at 1:27?
SBV123 5 years ago
yeah "...the only friend i have who doesn't do.. cocaine"
or something like that
anonimosanhueza51 4 years ago
It's, "He's the only friends I have who doesn't do... Cocaine!" =D
hocuspocus10211 4 years ago
I love this video so much I can hardly express it.
jennifer81 5 years ago
I think I'd like this if it weren't for his style of singing. cool video tho
KevinLounsberry 5 years ago
I love how with the way he sings the lyrics it sounds like he just yells COCAINE out of nowhere.
jsimmonsma 5 years ago
he poos this video
nitro159 5 years ago
This is an amazing video, and the song is so beautiful, it takes classical and mixes some of the best vocals, absolutely astounding.
wegener 5 years ago
this video is so aces
mindatlarge 5 years ago
Oh my!!! God!!! He's the best... whoa! I just love it, this song... everything! Thank you!
hokutoann 5 years ago
SDFGJLKSFG I LOVE HIM.
ifiwasashark 5 years ago
oh man...so great..owen is the best
monosynthluv 5 years ago