Toronto composer, violinist and singer Owen Pallett began his solo career under the nom de plume Final Fantasy, named for the video game series that inspired Pallett’s dream-like songs. After the inevitable copyright challenges, Pallett jettisoned the moniker at the end of 2009 and released his latest album, Heartland, under his own name. It’s his most ambitious work yet, combining electronic ambiance and classical music in daring, soaring arrangements. Outside of his solo works, Pallett remains an in-demand session player, thanks to his string arrangements on Arcade Fire’s Funeral, which preceded collaborations with Grizzly Bear, Fucked Up, Beirut, Stars, Pet Shop Boys and The Mountain Goats.
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