Owen Pallett is the man behind the strings on Arcade Fire’s albums, The Last Shadow Puppets and Suitcase Orchestra favourite Luxury Pond. He’s also just released the excellent Heartland album and has kindly completed the Suitcase Orchestra Q&A.

If I were to play just one of your songs to someone who hasn’t heard your music, which would it be and why?

Couldn’t say, really.  I always like to discover music on my own accord, so I’m hesitant to play my own shit for people.

You are being sent to the moon. You’re allowed to take 1 album. What is it?

Tomita’s album of Debussy pieces seems suitable.

What was the last album you bought?

I bought Vampire Weekend last weekend because I liked the album cover.

Tell us an interesting fact.

Anne Murray has a daughter named Dawn Langstroth.  If she and Dave Longstreth had a son, his name could be Dan Langstroth-Longstreth.

Tell us about a band or singer we might not have heard of who should be featured on Suitcase Orchestra.

Larkin Grimm is really pushing all my buttons lately.  She has a concert up on NYCTaper that is a must-listen.

What film would you be a character in?

Ennh, probably Richard E Grant in something.

Recommend a book.

Haven’t been reading anything heavy lately, mostly Kingsley Amis, it’s great on tour.

What’s the worst record in your collection?

I stopped grading records.

What question should I always ask in a Q & A? And answer it please.

You’re doing fine!

Owen Pallett’s myspace is here.