Owen Pallett Drops Final Fantasy Handle
By Losanjealous - Friday December 18th 2009 |
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From the Losanjealous Legal Matters Desk, Owen Pallett has dropped the Final Fantasy handle, opting–smartly–to record and perform under his own name. The letter he sent to share the news is below.
Friends,
I began playing solo violin shows in 2004. Although it was essentially a solo project, I named the band Final Fantasy, as the experience–and the tone of the material–was reminiscent of the hours and hours I had spent as an adolescent playing those epic JRPGs.
But the laws of trademark infringement exist for good reason, and so I am voluntarily retiring my band name. In the new year, my record Heartland is coming out, and it is my first to be released in many territories, including Japan. With this in mind, I feel it is in my own best interests to definitively distinguish my music from Square/Enix’s games.
So, I am no longer playing shows as Final Fantasy. Subsequent releases, including Heartland, will be issued under my own name, Owen Pallett. Prior releases will sometime soon be re-packaged and re-issued.
I thank Square/Enix their kindness and support, and I thank you all for your understanding.
Salud!
Owen
Owen Pallett photo by Lindsey from his November 15th Henry Fonda show.
I’ve seen this guy playing the violin solo in a video clip online. I think it was on YouTube, but it was definitely him. He has a fantastic talent and I wish him the best of luck with his solo adventure.