Patrick Watson | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 7, 1979 |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, organ, accordion |
| Labels | Secret City Records |
| Website | Official website |
Patrick Watson (born October 7, 1979) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec. It also refers to the eponymous band formed by Watson, whose blend of cabaret pop and classical music influences with indie rock has been compared to Rufus Wainwright,[1] Andrew Bird, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and Pink Floyd for its experimental musicianship. Patrick Watson's album Close to Paradise was awarded the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.
- ^ Rayner, Ben (2006-12-21). "Songs that coalesce from spaces, places". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2007-02-11.