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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 2:17am

The official Owl City thread: Where All Things Are Bright And Beautiful


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There have been a few artists here and there that have affected me emotionally, at least to a point that it slips me into a transfixed daze of allure and astonishment. Some of them have managed to both pull at the heart strings and even bring a tear to my eye. These tracks are the most memorable because of the sheer emotional affect they inflict upon us-- giving it a great deal of replay value later. And while these tracks certainly aren't a rarity in the music world, most of them are frankly missing one vital component that gives them that all important push. Up until recently, I'd never stumbled upon music that was able to sound remotely life-like (something that was capable of capturing life's essence through sound). That was until I was introduced to the latest pop sensation, Adam Young (A.K.A, Owl City).

This talented young man from Minnesota has astounded the world, taking the charts by storm with his infamous debut single 'Fireflies' and the accompanying album 'Ocean Eyes'. This marvelous album has already reached Silver status, and more impressively, 'Fireflies' was quickly certified Gold and remained at the Number 1 spot of the charts for three consecutive weeks in the UK. Evidently, this legendary young musician is generating a legacy with what a handful of critics are ironically criticizing relentlessly. All sorts of theories are being thrown around about how Adam was able to accomplish this, but all of them fail to take into account the sheer genius behind him.

His music seems to inexplicably capture this harnessed innocence that's just not present in anything else. It's the catchy synthpop sound, the heavenly melodic aura, along with the beautiful lyrics that make me want to cherish life that much more. It's the kind of music that would turn the cynics stomachs completely upside down, as handling it would come as nothing short of a challenge. I'd advise those of you who see the world in an unusually negative light to avoid him at all costs. It might just save you all the cringing! ;)

My only regret was not being introduced to this unrivaled brilliance sooner.


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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 3:26am

After quite a bit of persuading from May here, I decided to give Owl City a listen. I went out yesterday and purchased both of their albums and have to admit I was quite surprised at them. I have only skimmed quicky through the first album but listened to "Ocean Eyes" this morning while at work. It has quite a few catchy synth tracks in there. Don't be mistaken into thinking synth to be a 303 or anything. Nothing like that. I can only describe some of the songs as "happy" sounding. I recommend giving the samples a listen and making an opinion of your own.
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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 8:11am

Fireflies are being frequently played on tv here. I gotta admit it's not bad, neither is a few other songs I've checked on youtube.
But it's not like "wow!", like it's with Scooter.
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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 11:00am

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But it's not like "wow!", like it's with Scooter.
I agree.

The word "wow" seems inadequate, and doesn't seem to sufficiently capture the feelings of awe and admiration that one experiences when listening to some of Owl City's most acclaimed pieces. This seems to be in an entirely different league to Scooter--which unlike their music is capable of capturing an element of life that is applicable to everyone. There's certainly no component like this in Scooter's tracks, and I wouldn't expect there to be. Adam seems to be able to harness a positive energy whilst drawing back on life experiences that a lot of us can relate to with our own lives. But more astoundingly, I think Owl City is like a breath of fresh in a world that is literally in turmoil. 'Ocean Eyes', and even the previous album 'Maybe I'm Dreaming' before it, epitomize what life should be like. We should cherish our memories and our various interactions with others.

And because of this sheer genius, I'm finding myself enjoying the ingenuity of Owl City a great deal more than Scooter.

I've fallen in love. :love:

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 12:06pm

I like it, i kmew from the beggining "Fireflies", it's often played at radion. But i like the rest too even if it's not my style.
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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 12:37pm

Not bad, I've never heard his music before. It sounds well-made and cheerful, but not my style, I need more sonic bombing. I've seen M-E 'promoting' it but the reason I didn't check it out earlier was because I somehow thought it had something to do with Pokemon. :D (And I don't care about that.)
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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 1:12pm

I also know the song Fireflies. Ok, this is not at all my kind of music and I don't care about it so much but what I wanna say is that it's very special feeling to find some band/song/album that really touches you. :) It is such a great feeling and I'm happy to read that you've found the band that you love so much May's-Expedition. :)

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 1:27pm

Fireflies is kinda cute and catchy, but the song got brutally overplayed on radio that now whenever it comes on I've got to change the station.

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 4:49pm

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but the reason I didn't check it out earlier was because I somehow thought it had something to do with Pokemon.

That made me giggle! :D


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It is such a great feeling and I'm happy to read that you've found the band that you love so much May's-Expedition.
It is a somewhat indescribable feeling when you stumble upon something that has such a tremendously positive affect on you. It's like I've been looking for this wonderful act my entire life, which again sounds a little bizarre considering it was only months ago that I became familiar with him. All I can is that I'm incredibly lucky to have found Owl City, as it really has filled a void that I wasn't even aware existed anymore.

Thank you! :)

Judging from some of the gigs Adams been performing at lately, he's getting a little tired of 'Fireflies' himself. According to an article in The L. A. Times, Adam views this groundbreaking track to be nothing more than a novelty necessary to open the gateways to the more sophisticated side of the project. It's one of the most spectacular tracks that I've ever had the fortune of listening to, and millions of other people will nod their head in agreement about this masterpiece. Even so, 'Fireflies' has definitely had the desired effect, as people all over the world are now desperately craving for more of this unique splendor. I know I am.

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 5:05pm

;) ;)

I've found that feeling too recently. It's exactly like you described it above. ;) Amazing really. :love:

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 6:00pm

You're welcome Dom :)

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 6:53pm

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I think we can agree that this depicts my gratefulness more than adequately: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LDKIwEVrhc

Thank yooooooooou! :D

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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 10:52pm

Quoted from "bigswano"

Fireflies
is kinda cute and catchy, but the song got brutally overplayed on radio
that now whenever it comes on I've got to change the station.

yea, same here. When I first heard this song I immediately thought that it's somehow different and unlike any other pop song I've heard so far. But by the time it just got overplayed and now I can't help but simply find it annoying. However, I listened to the samples of "Ocean Eyes" on amazon and judging from that there are some good other songs on it. It probably won't make me buy the album, yet it helps me understand what fascinates you so much about it.

And I can just agree with Cassy: It's really awesome to have a band or an artist that gives one so much with its music and helps/guides people through whatever situations in life. :)
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Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 11:58pm

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I think we can agree that this depicts my gratefulness more than adequately: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LDKIwEVrhc

Thank yooooooooou! :D


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Thursday, April 15th 2010, 4:57am

I listened to their first album this morning May! I like it too. But not sure which I like better.

I love the song "Super Honeymoon".
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Thursday, April 15th 2010, 5:26pm

The tracks 'Vanilla Twilight', 'Meteor Shower' and 'Fireflies' lead me toward 'Ocean Eyes', as all three are just so momentously beautiful. I'll always find your distaste towards VT incomprehensible, as I think the sudden shift at 2:23 (I think) is incredible and never fails to send shivers down my spine. Listening to it in high volume has given me goosebumps more times than I can remember. I always seem to smile when singing along too, which is awesome! The same goes for the two other aforementioned tracks. 'Vanilla Twilight' will always be the highlight of the album.

On 'Maybe I'm Dreaming', my favorites would have to be 'The Technicolor Phase', 'Air Traffic' and 'This is the Future'.

What do you think of those three?

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Friday, April 16th 2010, 3:48am

Vanilla Twilight just doesn't do it for me I'm afraid.

Air Traffic and This Is The Future are a little on the slow side so I'm not that into it but they are okay.
I like The Technicolor Phase.

But my favs are On The Wing and Super Honeymoon.
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Friday, April 16th 2010, 7:25pm

Music like a Kinderegg
You know what you get but itīs always a little surprise and itīs sweet...very sweet :)
Much L-O-V-E :love:
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Friday, April 16th 2010, 9:01pm

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Music like a Kinderegg
You know what you get but itīs always a little surprise and itīs sweet...very sweet :)
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In a nutshell! :)

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Thursday, April 22nd 2010, 5:26pm

'Umbrella Beach' is schedule to be the next UK single, and the video link to the video premiere is provided below.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/play…tid=78035099001

Evidently, its success has and will pale in comparison to the hit single 'Fireflies'. This is still an absolutely unforgettable classic from 'Ocean Eyes' that should at least do well on account of inadvertently appealing to the our obsession with beaches and holidays. :) The single is set for release on the 17th May, and is openly available now for download on a myriad of different sites.

Live performance of 'Umbrella Beach';

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9NktYLjVmk&feature=related

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