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Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
Biography
Formed by the Frames' frontman Glen Hansard and Czech songstress Markéta Irglová, the Swell Season (named after a novel by humanist Czech writer Josef Skvorecky) is a songwriting duo with a penchant for vocal harmonies and acoustic-based songcraft. The pop/rock twosome released a self-titled debut in 2006, just after the appearance of the Frames' sixth effort, The Cost. Hansard and Irglová also appeared as working-class immigrants in the popular Irish movie Once, which was presented at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007. The following year, the duo received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the film's hit single, "Falling Slowly," and the Swell Season's popularity surged as a result.
Once: Music from the Motion Picture went gold in February 2008, and an accompanying tour saw the group performing to sold-out crowds in multiple countries. Of course, part of the group's appeal was the real-life relationship of its co-founders, which lent a romantic chemistry to the Swell Season's stageshow. Hansard and Irglová ultimately split up in January 2009, yet the band continued moving forward with a sophomore release. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
The Swell Season
2006
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the sound of glen's strong voice mixed with the sweat gental sound of marketa's make my heart skip a beat and i kinda shiver from the greatness
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The two of them singing together is haunting and mesmerizing and yet achingly uplifting!!!
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The Frames are one of my fav bands and I was lucky enough to see them a few times over the years. Glen always brings the audience to tears and the venue becomes so quiet, you can hear a pin drop. When I found out about the Swell Season, I knew I'd love it. Please check out The Frames. If you love the Swell Season, you'll love The Frames. Also, Glen played the guitarist in the movie The Commitments. Another fantastic film that I first saw when I was a kid. I've been a fan since I was little.
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if i was a mouse, easily would i give up cheese for the chance to dance to songs like these
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They are very good individually . Together, they make magic! Saw them at the Chicago Theater. Best concert I've ever seen. Had to buy all of their music.
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I went to their concert in Seattle and it was amazing, the best concert I've ever been to! Their passion, affection, humility, great skill, beautiful songs and melodies all add up to a very powerful and inspiring evening.
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I love their duetsfrom the movie.I can't wait to get the CD.
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They are absolutely amazing live. If you ever get the chance to see them, take it.
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Hauntingly beautiful. A movie in a song, each listener writes the script. This is what great music (and collaboratio n ) can be. My hat is off to the artists. They receive my highest recommendati o n : but who am I? a listener, just whom they intended to touch!
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I love these two artists. I've seen "once" like 7 times and never tire of it. I bought the once soundtrack and it's amazing. I've been on the youtube searching for more of their stuff and everytime i fall even more inlove with them. She's just beautiful and has the voice of an angel. Glen is just amazing, he sings with so much passion and heart. I hope they come to LA soon so i can have a chance of seeing them live. I LOVE THEM!
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I love this guy. I wish I could see him in person. I saw a few clips on you tube and he sounds like just as strong a vocalist in person as on the CD. So gooood!
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I can't find anything negative to say about these two. I fell in love with the movie and saw them live in Madison, WI. Truly the best show I can remember. My favorite part of the show was when some problems with mics and cables forced them to stop mid-song and Glen simply unplugged stepped out in front of the monitors and rocked 2,400 people acoustic. He touched the top of the third balcony with even the softest notes of Say It To Me Now. Part is here: http://www.y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = x q 2 q Q 3 9 E a w s
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I just returned from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2008 (Colorado). Swell Season (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) played at 7pm on the last day (this last Sunday). My wife and I attended the four-day event primarily to witness Swell Season live, as we are huge fans of the movie "Once" and of these two artists' story. THEY BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN at the end, Glen has SO MUCH passion...ca n play a guitar unlike anything I've ever heard live. WOW...just WOW. SEE THEM LIVE!! -Logan Morley
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They are something! They have a unique style and I love it!! I can't stop listening to "When your minds made up," "The moon," and of course "Falling Slowly." I just love it!
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They are the most original most ear entertaining group I've ever heard. I could listen to their songs every day and never get tired of them. I hope they make more albums. I love how they write music that you don't always hear on the radio. The song meanings and their style is so fresh, it's amazing. I already listened to Once and The Swell Season. More people should be listening to this music instead of all of this crap that's on MTV. I pray that they remain making music together.
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amazing. amazing. amazing.
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