Final Fantasy on Dinner with the Band
Posted by PJ in New, News, Previews, Random, The Yellow Stereo, Videos
I haven’t kept up with Dinner with the Band since its initial first season as a web-only series in 2007, but now only a couple of years since, the show finds itself as a brand new IFC Original Series. Combining two of my favorite things, cooking shows and music, for what should be (on paper at least) a wonderful idea for a television show.
The concept of the show involves host and chef Sam Mason, who invites different bands to come and cook interesting and “edgy” (as they’ve coined it) types of food recipes or or as the website says “intellectual food.” Whatever, food is food. Past episodes have included bands like Matt & Kim, Tokyo Police Club and Les Savy Fav.
A great idea, yes, but most episodes are very hit and miss as most guests have no business talking about food outside of how they make their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Like I’ve said before, it still caters to a very niche audience, but at the same time stands as one the show’s strengths.
One key to success is finding good talent to come on the show, which is the case with Final Fantasy (Owen Pallett) making an appearance. While of course it makes sense for him to be on there (he’s releasing his highly anticipated third album Heartland on January 12th), it also allows me to take care of two subjects in one post. Pallett describes Heartland as “a fully orchestral record, designed to exist simultaneously as an album, a 45-minute piece of orchestral music and a set of songs for looped violin and voice.”
MP3: Final Fantasy :: “Lewis Takes Action”
Here’s a couple of videos from his appearance, which include two songs from the upcoming Heartland.
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