PCL Presents: Owen Pallett
Fri 18 July 2014
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Canadian composer, violinist, keyboardist, and vocalist Owen Pallett released his fourth album (and the second under his own name following the retirement of previous incarnation Final Fantasy) In Conflict in May to widespread critical acclaim. The album, which he arrives at CCA in support of, has garnered top reviews from Pitchfork and Rolling Stone; not surprising for an artist who has worked extensively with the likes of Grizzly Bear, Beirut, The National, Alex Turner and most notably Arcade Fire.
The new album includes synth, guitar and vocal work from British musical icon Brian Eno, and has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jonsi (Sigur Ros) and Bjork for its mixture of crisp, polished arrangements and expansive rhythms;its meeting of gloom and fun.
You can see the video for 'The Riverbed', one of the album's lead singles, below.
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