(This Is) The Dream of Evan and Chan
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" The Dream of Evan and Chan" is a song by Dntel
(Jimmy Tamborello
), featuring the vocals and lyrics by Ben Gibbard
. The song was recorded for the album Life Is Full of Possibilities
in 2001. "Evan and Chan" was so well-received that the two collaborated on a full-length album, Give Up
, which they released as The Postal Service
in 2003.
There is some speculation on who the title characters Evan and Chan are in the context of the song; some have suggested that given the lyrical reference to 1993, and Tamborello's instructions to pronounce Chan as "Chawn", Evan Dando
of The Lemonheads
and Chan Marshall (also known as Cat Power
) might be the Evan and Chan from the title. This has been confirmed by Tamborello himself, who says the song was written about an actual dream Ben Gibbard had involving the two musicians.
The song title inspired the Final Fantasy
song "This Is the Dream of Win
and Régine
" that appears on Has a Good Home
.
Dntel
James Scott "Jimmy" Tamborello, more commonly known as Dntel , is an electronic music artist. He is sometimes cited as James Figurine, the co-programmer and vocalist for the electropop outfit Figurine. Other projects include Strictly Ballroom, Headset and The Postal Service. Tamborello has...
(Jimmy Tamborello
Dntel
James Scott "Jimmy" Tamborello, more commonly known as Dntel , is an electronic music artist. He is sometimes cited as James Figurine, the co-programmer and vocalist for the electropop outfit Figurine. Other projects include Strictly Ballroom, Headset and The Postal Service. Tamborello has...
), featuring the vocals and lyrics by Ben Gibbard
Ben Gibbard
Benjamin "Ben" Gibbard is an American musician known as a member of several successful indie rock bands. He is the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, and is also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback! and his first band, Pinwheel.-Personal life and career:Gibbard was...
. The song was recorded for the album Life Is Full of Possibilities
Life is Full of Possibilities
Life Is Full of Possibilities is an album by Dntel with contributions from several other artists, released October 30, 2001 on the Plug Research record label...
in 2001. "Evan and Chan" was so well-received that the two collaborated on a full-length album, Give Up
Give Up
Give Up is the debut album by electronic pop duo The Postal Service. Released on February 19, 2003, it was the second Sub Pop Records release to receive gold certification, and was Sub Pop's best selling album since Nirvana's Bleach. The album peaked at #114 on the U.S...
, which they released as The Postal Service
The Postal Service
The Postal Service is an American electronic indie pop band composed of vocalist Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and producer Jimmy Tamborello of Dntel and Headset.-Background:...
in 2003.
There is some speculation on who the title characters Evan and Chan are in the context of the song; some have suggested that given the lyrical reference to 1993, and Tamborello's instructions to pronounce Chan as "Chawn", Evan Dando
Evan Dando
Evan Griffith Dando is an American musician, most famous for fronting the alternative rock band The Lemonheads. He is the only original member left in the current Lemonheads line-up, having served as lead singer since the band's original formation in 1986...
of The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads are an American alternative rock band first formed in 1986 by Evan Dando, Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz. Dando has remained the band's only constant member....
and Chan Marshall (also known as Cat Power
Cat Power
Charlyn Marie Marshall , also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer/songwriter and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands...
) might be the Evan and Chan from the title. This has been confirmed by Tamborello himself, who says the song was written about an actual dream Ben Gibbard had involving the two musicians.
The song title inspired the Final Fantasy
Owen Pallett
Michael James Owen Pallett is a Canadian composer, violinist, keyboardist, and vocalist from Toronto, Ontario. He won the 2006 Polaris Music Prize for the album He Poos Clouds....
song "This Is the Dream of Win
Win Butler
Win Butler is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the Montreal-based indie rock band Arcade Fire. His wife Régine Chassagne and his brother William Butler are both members of the band.-Life and career:...
and Régine
Régine Chassagne
Régine Chassagne is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist musician and singer, and a founding member of the band Arcade Fire. She is married to co-founder Win Butler.-Life and career:...
" that appears on Has a Good Home
Has a Good Home
Has a Good Home is the first album by Canadian musician Owen Pallett, under the name of his solo project Final Fantasy.-Track listing:All songs written by Owen Pallett except where noted.# "None of You Will Ever See a Penny" – 2:32...
.