Dec 01, 2009

Classical-pop experimentalist/violinist extraordinaire Owen Pallett, aka Final Fantasy, has a new LP, Heartland, dropping January 12th on Domino. His conceptual third full-length will feature guest spots from fellow arranger Nico Muhly, Toronto indie-pop artist Gentleman Reg, and the inimitable Czech Symphony. In a press release, Pallett describes the album as “one-sided dialogues with Lewis, a young, ultra-violent farmer, speaking to his creator.” There’s also something about a fictional world of “Spectrum.”

Courtesy of Domino, you can now listen to one of Lewis’ “ultra-violent” chats with his maker. “Lewis Takes Action” is a lithe track despite all the instrumentation flitting about its mix. A rush of violins, trotting brass, Phil Spector-esque drum hits, and plety of tragic falsettoed lyrics make for a grave, yet enjoyable listen. Spoiler: Somebody get’s a serious bludgeoning during the course of this track.

Download the track above, but it’s also available at Domino’s site, in exchange for an e-mail. (Your e-mail also enters you into a contest to win a signed “Lewis Takes Action” 7”.)

Pallett has a week of semi-intimate gigs lined up near the release of Heartland. Check those out below.

Final Fantasy:

12-01 New York, NY - Webster Hall #
12-02 Brooklyn, NY - Bell House #
01-12 Toronto, Ontario - Mod Club
01-14 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
01-16 Chicago, IL - Schubas (Tomorrow Never Knows Festival)
01-18 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
01-25 London, England - Union Chapel

# with The Mountain Goats