This version really highlights the beautiful lyrics by Robert Pollard......weep to water the trees....its just such a fantastically bittersweet line and works great with the violin.
OMG! I saw Owen a good 15 years ago at a Stuart McLean show in Windsor, Ontario. Just him and his violin. He was amazing. I had no idea he was in Arcade Fire.
@mandrick All he said in the end is that he doesn't want to be around jocks when they're drunk. He said the live concert was amazing and he loves jocks so I don't know what the problem is here. Owen Pallett is a lovely guy and amazing arranger/performer who appreciates all music, so should we.
@mandrick It's like you completely ignored the part where he said "They were amazing, they were the best live band." and just heard the "There was a lot of jocks" part.
That's why it's a cover. omg. It's not supposed to be identical to the original version. There's nothing wrong with preferring an original and I tend to be in the camp that believes the original version of a song will always be superior because it's being performed as the artist intended. Just like I may not know much about GBV, I'm guessing you don't know much about Owen Pallett. It works both ways. He translated their song into his musical style which, yes, is different.
Actually, his brother Jim Pollard was the excellent basketball player who still holds a records in his high school for most points scored in a game. Robert threw a no-hitter in college. www.espn.com/blog/music/post/_/id/6648/robert-pollard-talks-college-no-hitter
I don't see anything current, I like the cover idea but wish it was an annual thing... like Neil Hannon covering mag fields, TYP/Ivri Lider covering final fantasy/Owen Pallett, Owen Pallett covers Jarvis Cocker/Pulp... so many covers and it's rare imho to have the amazing talent Pallett has, all his covers I think are better than the originals (especially Caribou's Odessa and This Modern Love/Bloc Party.. Ivri Lider does do an incredible job covering I kissed a girl... with the young professionals, love their cover of Lana Del Rey...
Just my two cents: it sounds like he's asked "you're a fan going back?" and his response was that he WAS a fan UNTIL he saw a bunch of jock at the show. So he stopped being a fan because of the jocks. which is a bit silly. Also, Bobby P was an all star athlete in college and when someone asked him about the smashing pumpkins, his response was something like "those guys? we kicked their ass in basketball!"
Uh, excuse u. Rude. Owen is one of the most talented musicians in music right now, and is behind a lot of the orchestral arrangements of popular and famous bands. To say his music is bullshit is highly ignorant statement and just because he wasn't a fan of their live concert atmosphere doesn't make him a bad person.
I just think he's misunderstood what a jock is. If you go to ANY punk show, nearly everyone will be drunk and EVERYONE will be jumping around and going for it. I DO NOT think punks are jocks....they just like havin a good time!
Robert Pollard is jock. He pitched Ohio State's first and only no hitter in 1979.He is ultra competitive. That's probably why he talks so much smack about shitty bands when he's on stage. And he's usually correct.
John Stoneback ; “Right state, wrong school,” as they say. Pollard pitched for Wright State in Dayton, not Ohio State. But as you mention, Pollard (and his brother) were incredibly gifted athletes. His brother was nearly a pro basketball player and Bob was revered in multiple sports. They still can hoop big time.
GBV beat the beastie boys and billy corgan in basketball at lollapalooza with Steven drozd bicycling on the court and Kim and Kelly deal cheerleading on the side.
Yes, because using a woman's body part to insult someone is a perfectly good thing to do and a wonderful way to conduct an argument. Owen's music may not be for everyone but there's no need to be rude about it. He's very talented and if you know anything about string composition, you can see that.
There's nothing wrong with people have different definitions of fun. Owen is a soft spoken, openly gay, string musician. I CANNOT IMAGINE why he might be uncomfortable at a loud drunken concert where people were getting pushed around. But in all seriousness, just because he wasn't a fan of the live atmosphere doesn't mean he didn't get it. People have different tolerances for those kind of environments. I love a lot of punk bands but would have a panic attack at one of their live shows. haha
StretcherCaseBaby it was a bit of a contradiction, he thought they were the best live band he'd ever seen but, hated the crowd. thats not unique though. Many first timers leave a gbv show feeling like that. I'm a fellow Daytonian and have seen their shows all over OH IN and KY and can say about every show is a drunken ballyhoo. plenty of room for ppl in the back who dont like their physicality of being up front. Although their are a lot of "jock" types at their shows, I can also say I've experienced the most comradery with strangers in any setting, at GBV shows. Unquie cover by this guy too.
Funny. Arhh, Arrhh!! That's a laugh. I don't understand why this musician is against jocks. I must not hung around enough of them. I like GBV and this version well enough. fuck ya
Just cuz people are getting drunk and shovin eachother around doesn't make the crowd jocks, almost any rock, punk, metal or ska show in london is full of drunk people goin mental but their the furthest thing in the world from jocks. Their just drunk music fans having a good time, everyone gets battered but theres always etiquet innit
Even though I don't really like this cover, I think he did what he wanted to do. Obviously I'm a believer that a "cover" shouldn't be a carbon copy of the original - why bother - it's already been done that way. Take it to place it's never been before, and do it in your own style.
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This version really highlights the beautiful lyrics by Robert Pollard......weep to water the trees....its just such a fantastically bittersweet line and works great with the violin.
wow, I've never seen anybody sing while they play violin like that.
Makes me cry every time
OMG! I saw Owen a good 15 years ago at a Stuart McLean show in Windsor, Ontario. Just him and his violin. He was amazing. I had no idea he was in Arcade Fire.
@mandrick All he said in the end is that he doesn't want to be around jocks when they're drunk. He said the live concert was amazing and he loves jocks so I don't know what the problem is here.
Owen Pallett is a lovely guy and amazing arranger/performer who appreciates all music, so should we.
I'm a stoner jock long-time GBV fan and I like this cover.
This cover is just so so good.
Dope cover
Great version of a great song.
This is so sweet and wonderful.
Bravo young man terrific
@mandrick It's like you completely ignored the part where he said "They were amazing, they were the best live band." and just heard the "There was a lot of jocks" part.
Exactly. Owen has a different style from the original band...that's the entire point!!! He obviously respects their music and lyrics.
That's why it's a cover. omg. It's not supposed to be identical to the original version. There's nothing wrong with preferring an original and I tend to be in the camp that believes the original version of a song will always be superior because it's being performed as the artist intended. Just like I may not know much about GBV, I'm guessing you don't know much about Owen Pallett. It works both ways. He translated their song into his musical style which, yes, is different.
Robert Pollard was an excellent basketball player.
Actually, his brother Jim Pollard was the excellent basketball player who still holds a records in his high school for most points scored in a game. Robert threw a no-hitter in college.
www.espn.com/blog/music/post/_/id/6648/robert-pollard-talks-college-no-hitter
the both Pollards are great ball players , roberts jump shots are class ,his brother is a better player
Both of the Pollard brothers were star athletes.
I don't see anything current, I like the cover idea but wish it was an annual thing... like Neil Hannon covering mag fields, TYP/Ivri Lider covering final fantasy/Owen Pallett, Owen Pallett covers Jarvis Cocker/Pulp... so many covers and it's rare imho to have the amazing talent Pallett has, all his covers I think are better than the originals (especially Caribou's Odessa and This Modern Love/Bloc Party.. Ivri Lider does do an incredible job covering I kissed a girl... with the young professionals, love their cover of Lana Del Rey...
Just my two cents: it sounds like he's asked "you're a fan going back?" and his response was that he WAS a fan UNTIL he saw a bunch of jock at the show. So he stopped being a fan because of the jocks. which is a bit silly.
Also, Bobby P was an all star athlete in college and when someone asked him about the smashing pumpkins, his response was something like "those guys? we kicked their ass in basketball!"
Nick Russell
it was actually the Beastie Boys they beat in between sets in lollapalooza..
I'm from Scotland....What's a Jock? Over here, Jock is a name. Is a Jock, what we would call a hooligan?
In America, they're usually meathead sports fanatics
Really like his haircut!
Uh, excuse u. Rude. Owen is one of the most talented musicians in music right now, and is behind a lot of the orchestral arrangements of popular and famous bands. To say his music is bullshit is highly ignorant statement and just because he wasn't a fan of their live concert atmosphere doesn't make him a bad person.
Fucking cool version.
I love the violin dab shit.
wooahhhhh
I just think he's misunderstood what a jock is. If you go to ANY punk show, nearly everyone will be drunk and EVERYONE will be jumping around and going for it. I DO NOT think punks are jocks....they just like havin a good time!
@mandrick Please get over your inner defensive drunk jock and appreciate this great version.
GBV aren't jocks. Alcoholics maybe...
ya they are a little at least Robert Pollard is. He played in school with his brother. Watch the documentary that comes with the Hardcore Ufos boxset.
Robert Pollard is jock. He pitched Ohio State's first and only no hitter in 1979.He is ultra competitive. That's probably why he talks so much smack about shitty bands when he's on stage.
And he's usually correct.
John Stoneback ; “Right state, wrong school,” as they say. Pollard pitched for Wright State in Dayton, not Ohio State. But as you mention, Pollard (and his brother) were incredibly gifted athletes. His brother was nearly a pro basketball player and Bob was revered in multiple sports. They still can hoop big time.
Pollard was set to be a college basketball star but got into music instead
GBV beat the beastie boys and billy corgan in basketball at lollapalooza with Steven drozd bicycling on the court and Kim and Kelly deal cheerleading on the side.
Yes, because using a woman's body part to insult someone is a perfectly good thing to do and a wonderful way to conduct an argument. Owen's music may not be for everyone but there's no need to be rude about it. He's very talented and if you know anything about string composition, you can see that.
Where can I find the list of songs? They only show 12 in this video.
Can he play this song in the IT Crowd finale?
There's nothing wrong with people have different definitions of fun. Owen is a soft spoken, openly gay, string musician. I CANNOT IMAGINE why he might be uncomfortable at a loud drunken concert where people were getting pushed around. But in all seriousness, just because he wasn't a fan of the live atmosphere doesn't mean he didn't get it. People have different tolerances for those kind of environments. I love a lot of punk bands but would have a panic attack at one of their live shows. haha
StretcherCaseBaby it was a bit of a contradiction, he thought they were the best live band he'd ever seen but, hated the crowd. thats not unique though. Many first timers leave a gbv show feeling like that. I'm a fellow Daytonian and have seen their shows all over OH IN and KY and can say about every show is a drunken ballyhoo. plenty of room for ppl in the back who dont like their physicality of being up front. Although their are a lot of "jock" types at their shows, I can also say I've experienced the most comradery with strangers in any setting, at GBV shows. Unquie cover by this guy too.
Rad.
Pallett*
GBV aren't "jocks" great cover though
great cover , would go well.on a soundtrack. homie's really out of the know of who to expect at a post, punk, gbv show though
Funny. Arhh, Arrhh!! That's a laugh. I don't understand why this musician is against jocks. I must not hung around enough of them. I like GBV and this version well enough. fuck ya
Just cuz people are getting drunk and shovin eachother around doesn't make the crowd jocks, almost any rock, punk, metal or ska show in london is full of drunk people goin mental but their the furthest thing in the world from jocks. Their just drunk music fans having a good time, everyone gets battered but theres always etiquet innit
Oh- this is hot.
Even though I don't really like this cover, I think he did what he wanted to do. Obviously I'm a believer that a "cover" shouldn't be a carbon copy of the original - why bother - it's already been done that way. Take it to place it's never been before, and do it in your own style.
Mich michel not a jock, skateboard
Uh well clearly this conversation is a waste of my time and there's no intelligence to be found on your side. I'm not chatting with misogynists.
5 albums in the last year. every song on every album better than this cover.