The Old Soul was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Toronto. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project.Liss, Sarah & Perlich, Tim (2005) "The Old Soul", Now Toronto, June 9, 2005. Retrieved November 25, 2017 They performed with variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons to Broken Social Scene and The Polyphonic Spree."The Old Soul Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017Greene, Jo-Ann "The Old Soul (Hand of God) Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017Lindsay, Cam (2007) "The Old Soul", Exclaim!, May 2, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017 They are known for live lyrical and musical variations on album standards.
History Maoloni studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Western Ontario."The Old Soul Biography", Maple Music. Retrieved November 25, 2017 In 1988, he completed a Music Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording. Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line.
The Old Soul's self-titled debut album was released in 2004 (and reissued two years later by Universal), and followed in 2006 with She's Got Party Davis Eyes.Whish, Bill (2006) "Old Soul She's Got Party Davis Eyes", Exclaim!, September 1, 2006. Retrieved November 25, 2017 The third album Gold was released in 2007.Delmar, Sari (2007) "Old Soul Gold", Exclaim!, October 1, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017
Discography The Old Soul (2004), Hand of God She's Got Party Davis Eyes (2006), Hand of God Gold (2007), Grifter
References
External links official website The Old Soul at Myspace The Old Soul at CBC Radio 3 Review by Eye Weekly