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Patrick Watson stunned audiences at Big Ears with two wildly different sets: his full band delivering emotive, crowd-pleasing anthems, and his experimental modular synth project, Film Scores for No One, unleashing chaotic, unpredictable electronic soundscapes. Free from singing, Watson dives deep into synth manipulation with collaborators Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield, creating high-stakes sonic explosions that even influence his main band’s live shows. He also paid tribute to the American South’s musical soul—honoring Dolly Parton’s unifying power—and revealed how both sides of his artistry, rooted in Montreal, reflect a love for surprise and beauty, echoing Debussy and Björk.

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