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I never buy soundtracks and I bought this one immediately. He has his girl in London and she has a husband who didn't come to Ireland with her. Nothing really prepared me for this. Let's just call it a sickness I don't want to recover from.
I can't recommend just a few tracks, it's all good here. Then you'll listen repeatedly to "When Your Mind's Made Up" , "Leave", "Trying To Pull Myself Away", "All The Way Down", "Once" and "Say It To Me Now". Probably more than I can give a proper listen to. Glen Hansard's character loses what he believes is the love of his life. Despite their commitments, there's an almost unspoken realization that true love may be standing right in front of them.
Irglova is a talented musician and lyricist who's voice wraps around Hansard's perfectly. I saw the movie first. He pours out his grief and and anguish in these songs. Then you'll turn back to The Frames themselves and memorize "Star, Star", "Pavement Tune", "Revelate", "What Happens When The Heart Just Stops", "Red Chord".
I have a lot of music. Every bit of the heart, soul, warmth, humor and gentle sadness of the film is captured in the music of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Hansard is a poet and the amount of emotion that he wrings out of each and every song is incredible. if you don't come away thinking that "Falling Slowly" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, I don't know what I can do for you. The days are left for songs that people recognize and have a better chance of earning some money. 'The Stars Are Underground", "God Bless Mom", "Rent Day Blues" and a lot, lot more. I had even given The Frames a listen back towards the beginning of their career.
Right here, you have a chance to watch your favorite movie, listen to the best soundtrack I've ever heard and acquire a couple of favorite bands. The songs he sings at night on the streets of Dublin. His music touches the heart of a Czech immigrant who's a talented musician in her own right and she helps him realize his dream of recording his music. You'll find yourself seeking out The Swell Season which is Glen, Mar and members of Glen's long time and phenomenally talented band, The Frames. What more could you ask for.
Very enjoyable CD. I bought all the songs on itunes, but wanted a "real" CD of this one. The music is very enjoyable, and it is worth it to have it as a CD.
After seeing Once I was interested in buying the soundtrack since I liked the movie and the songs. Maybe my expectations were a little too high. After listening to the soundtrack without the movie I am a little disappointed. I think the songs lose something when they're separated from the movie. It's still a pretty good album. Very moving.
"Once" is not enough. Hauntingly beautiful music. Heartfelt lyrics and a little whimsy just for laughs. You'll play it over and over. I recommend watching the film first.
I love that the complete package of emotion in her songs involve the listener actually feeling the song, linking the lyrics, tempo, melody, etc. It is one of my top favorite movies for so many reasons, one of them obviously being the music.Glen Hansard's voice is so full-bodied and powerful. And to me, this is perfect.All of the songs on this album are truly amazing. All of Marketa's emotions lay just below the surface of her voice when she sings.
That scene between Glen and Marketa marked the point when I knew this movie would make it into my top favorite movies of all time. She doesn't just flat out give you all the emotion. She gives just enough and makes you, as the listener, work/feel for the rest and I love this. I love love love this movie and I love love love the music. I write and produce music of similar style (powerful, climatic, sometimes haunting), so I really relate to Once. One last try: It's like Marketa gives just enough emotion in her singing, not giving it all away for free, and leaves the listener salivating for just a tiny bit more, in a good way.
If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the song from scene at night where Glen first meets Marketa, Say It To Me Now, simply because it is so powerful. When I first saw it in the movie, it left me speechless.
The emotions of the music (and movie) is really what draws me in. It really complements and contrasts well with Marketa Irglova's haunting (in a good way) voice.
So a little bit of background on me. all together.
I really don't know how to explain it very well and I'm sure I just confused everyone. To me, life would not be life without music.
If you love powerful music this is for you.
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