The swell season, the oscarwinning duo consisting of frames frontman glen hansard and czech ingenue marketa irglova, have released strict joy. Stream tracks and playlists from the swell season on your desktop or mobile device. Rent the swell season 2011 starring glen hansard and marketa irglova on dvd and bluray. The two become the swell season with the members of the frames comprising the remainder of the band. Glen hansard and marketa irglova the swell season vinyl lp. Swell productions is the product of a photographers eye and an explorers heart, born on a fragile sandbar and raised skipping across continents. The swell seasons selftitled debut record is finally available on lp for the first time. Glen hansard, marketa irglova the swell season amazon. The album was a realistic look and portrayal of the more personal relationship the two shared. About the swell seasons strict joy deluxe edition the swell season, the oscarwinning duo of frames frontman glen hansard and czech ingenue marketa irglova, have released strict joy, the followup to their beloved, surprise hit 2007 film and goldcertified soundtrack once.
The swell season are glen hansard, from the irish band, the frames, and marketa irglova, a classically trained czech pianist and singer. This was just after the release of the frames sixth cd, the cost. From straight songs to piano instrumentals, the swell season affords an insight into a whole other side of glen the frames, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer. Falling slowly went on to be nominated for a grammy and win the academy award for best original song in 2008. With catherine hansard, glen hansard, marketa irglova. I dont know you but i want you all the more for that words fall through me and always fool me and i. During the filming of once, the two acknowledge that they are falling in love despite an 18 year difference in their ages. Hansard and irglova also appeared as workingclass immigrants in the popular irish movie, once, which was shown at the sundance film festival in 2007. The vocation of irishborn singer and songwriter glen hansard has a timeless charm. The swell season is the selftitled and first album by the duo the swell season, glen hansard and marketa irglova, released in 2006. The swell season captures the end of a romance that. Driver just released her second album of pop, soul and blues, while the swell seasons glen hansard and marketa irglova star in the indie film sensation once. The film helped the young group capture an oscar early on for the song falling slowly off the debut selftitled album. Shot in black and white over a period of three years, the documentary includes.
Ive always been a storyteller, and although tales of my mischievous childhood or years spent satiating an innate wanderlust could fill a fairly comprehensive tome, i find far more satisfaction. The album is the followup to their 2007 surprise hit film once and its goldcertified, academyaward winning soundtrack. Like any home movie, the swell season is uneven, but its full of vivid moments between two painfully honest, likable people, learning some hard truths about fame and love. The onscreen chemistry in the film also was completely relevant in their musical chemistry as well with the release of their debut album, under the moniker the swell season. The swell season licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sme korea inc. An interview with the director and musicians marketa irglova and glen hansard who won an academy award for once. The swell season is the 2006 album by glen hansard and marketa irglova, the duo. A documentary about the duo the swell season as they embarked on a postoscar tour plays a little like the oscarwinning drama once in reverse. The poprock duo made their first recording, the swell season, in 2006. The swell season is a documentary that follows glen hansard and marketa irglova in the wake of the success with the movie once, as they undergo the. Oct 07, 2011 the new documentary the swell season examines what happened to the lives of the stars of the 2006 film once. Their debut album, released in 2006, carried the same name. Their debut album, released in 2006, carried the same name the duo rose to prominence following the success of the 2007 film once. If the once soundtrack was a bit spotty its track list culled from a haphazard array of old frames songs, van morrison covers, collaborative material, and the musicians own tunes then strict joy shows what the swell season can do with a singular theme and a solid backing.
The world fell in love with glen hansard and marketa irglova when their songwriting collaboration in the film once 2007 culminated in a jubilant oscar win. The swell season a critically acclaimed folk rock malefemale duo obtained a fulsome reputation in part because of the memorable 2007 movie once that depicted the development of the group. Swell season surf radio free listening on soundcloud. From straight songs to piano instrumentals, the swell season affords an insight into a whole other side of glenthe frames, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer. The swell season, the oscarwinning duo of frames frontman glen hansard and czech ingenue marketa irglova, have released strict joy, the followup to their beloved, surprise hit 2007 film and goldcertified soundtrack once. The swell season are glen hansard from irish band, the frames and marketa irglova a classically trained czech pianist and vocalist. Cut the bonds with the moon and let the dogs gather burn the gauze in the spoon and suck the poison. Glen hansard and marketa irglova the swell season vinyl. Directed by nick augustperna, chris dapkins, carlo mirabelladavis. The swell season was formed as a result of a collaboration between glen hansard, marketa irglova, bertrand galen and marja tuhkanen when they recorded the album the swell season released in april 2006. The swell season has that same soulburning effect that fans of the original sundance hit will recognize and appreciate. The twelve new, original songs on strict joy document a time of great change. The record takes its name from author josef skvoreckys book of the same name.
But behind the scenes, where glen and mars onscreen romance became reality, a. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The duo rose to prominence following the success of the 2007 film once, directed by john carney, in which the pair starred depicting a dramatised version of. Hansard has used heartbreak for fuel in the past, and he keeps the blaze going throughout these 12 tracks. Oct 21, 2011 now in theaters, the documentary the swell season is that film s selfreflexive unofficial sequel, a reallife chronicle of the development and fracturing of the duos offscreen romance. As a teen, he quit school to busk in the streets of dublin and rambled from one project to the next before eventually putting together an internationally acclaimed rock band, the frames, and embarking on distinguished careers as an actor and solo artist. The twelve new, original songs on strict joy document a time of great change and tumult.
This musicfilled documentary is an intimate look at the exhilaration and. They won the academy award for best song in 2008 the poprock duo made their first recording, the swell season, in 2006. Find the swell season discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Come get social on our show page at swell season on facebook. The swell season strict joy deluxe edition anti records. Rent the swell season 2011 on dvd and bluray netflix. The swell season is a documentary that follows glen hansard and marketa irglova in the wake of the success with the movie once, as they undergo the ordeals of going on tour in america via bus. Tiny desk concert for those who cant wait to hear songs from glen hansard and marketa irglovas followup to once titled strict joy, out oct. Musicfilled documentary is an intimate look at the exhilaration and turmoil created by both love and fame.
Listen to the swell season soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 38 tracks. They entered the spotlight last year with two grammy nominations and an oscar win for best original song, falling slowly. The swell season name is derived from hansards favourite novel by josef skvorecky from 1975 bearing the same title. Get all the lyrics to songs on the swell season and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. But behind the scenes, where glen and marketas onscreen romance became reality, a grueling twoyear world tour threatened to fracture their fated bond. The band has went on to wider success through their work in the academy award winning film, once and have since. The band has went on to wider success through their work in the academy award winning film, once and have since issued both a soundtrack and a second record on anti records. If the once soundtrack was a bit spotty its track list culled from a haphazard array of old frames songs, van morrison covers, collaborative material, and the musicians own tunes then strict joy shows what the swell season can do with a singular theme and a solid backing band, both. The world fell in love with glen hansard and marketa irglova when their songwriting collaboration in the film once culminated in a jubilant oscar win. The swell season is a folk rock duo formed by irish musician glen hansard and czech singer and pianist marketa irglova.
This is the first appearance of falling slowly prior to the film s release. Now in theaters, the documentary the swell season is that film s selfreflexive unofficial sequel, a reallife chronicle of the development and fracturing of the duos offscreen romance. The swell season simple english wikipedia, the free. Use the truth as a weapon to beat up all your friends every chink in the armor an excuse to cause offense and the boys from the hallway cal. The swell season the swell season lyrics and tracklist. The swell season is a musical duo formed of irish musician glen hansard and czech singer and pianist marketa irglova. The swell season captures the end of a romance that started.
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