The Old Soul was a

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band formed in 2003 in

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. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project. They perform an eclectic variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons with Broken Social Scene

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History

Maoloni studied piano at

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in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the

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.The Old Soul Biography
, Maple Music. Retrieved November 25, 2017 In 1988 he completed aMusic Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording. Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line. The 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''. Third album ''Gold'' was released in 2007.Delmar, Sari (2007)
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'', 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

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