Glen Hansard is the lead singer and songwriter for Irish outfit The Frames. He gained new notoriety last year when Once, the indie film he starred in became a cult hit, due in large part to the songs he had penned for the soundtrack. The most notable song “Falling Slowly,” a duet with Hansard and co-star Marketa Irglova, won the Oscar for best original song back in February. I had read several favorable reviews of Once and had it recommended to me by friends and I finally watched it last month. I was thoroughly impressed with this movie, purchasing the soundtrack the next day. To call it a musical would be a misnomer, because the characters do not spontaneously burst into song and dance. It is however a musical in the sense that that the story revolves around two musicians who meet and form a special bond, writing and performing songs together. The best moments in the film come when you see thee songs fleshed out before your eyes, like when “Falling Slowly” is played in an empty music store and the first time you hear “When Your Mind’s Made Up,” being recorded in the studio. If you didn’t know, it would be possible to assume that Once is a documentary, because it is very much shot in that style but that is not the case. Since the filming of the movie Hansard and Irglova have continued to work together, releasing a self titled album under the name The Swell Season and embarking on tours across Europe and Glen Hansard - "Say It To Me Now"
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