Lorena's Epiphany

Not The Postal Service

December 2, 2009 at 10:38 am Leave a comment

‘Cause I get a thousand hugs
From 10 thousand lightning bugs
As they try to teach me how to dance.

I’d like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly.
It’s hard to say that I’d rather stay
Awake when I’m asleep
‘Cause everything is never as it seems
When I fall asleep.
Fireflies by Owl City

My morning song on repeat. Simply love the magical lyrics, his soft voice, the beat.. If something sounds familiar about the voice/style, you’re not the only one. Remember the Postal Service? Well it’s not them, obviously, but an equally talented band led by Adam Young. In a recent interview, Music Mix asked him if he’d heard of the Postal Service before:

“A little bit. I’ve become more of a fan having started Owl City, actually. I had some friends in high school that would have it playing in their cars and stuff. It was cool, but it never really caught my ear. It’s kind of ironic, looking back at it, because a lot of people do relate the two projects. I can totally see it now, but I didn’t really then, for what it’s worth.”

Full interview here.

No comment. The Postal Service is still suing them, and the odds are in their favor. Isn’t imitation the sincerest form of flattery after all? If they’re not stealing their actual work and lyrics, then where’s the harm? Maybe the beginning of this song sounds a bit close to “Such Great Heights”.. hmm..

Well, if every band were to sue other bands that sound similar, where would the music industry be? How about getting rid of all those wannabe pop princesses instead? I can hardly tell them apart anyways!

Entry filed under: Floating. Tags: Adam Young, Fireflies, interview, Music Mix, Owl City, similarities, the postal service.