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Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová — If You Want Me
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Frenk
(The Netherlands - Rotterdam)
Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 11:07
 
 SalemSounds wrote:
Saw them in Boston a year or so again. On my way to the arena came upon a Busker and thought "wouldn't it be great if Glen and Marketa came across him".  Well halfway into the show Glen tells the story of seeing this very busker, he invited the guy up and he played using Glen's guitar.  An amazing monent.
 
Wow... that's something. Makes me smile, as this song, and this movie. 
Life is beautifull {#Good-vibes} 

calypsus_1
Posted: May 04, 2010 - 17:32
 

THE SWELL SEASON IIby ~iwoosh
©2008-2012 ~iwoosh

The Swell Season @ TV SHOW in Prague "Noc s Andelem" in 2oo6
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i love their compositions. i don't know of two more talented.  by   =SheenaThunderchild 
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"The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie — deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
-John F. Kennedy

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meadowwoods
(Madison environs)
Posted: Oct 25, 2009 - 12:02
 
 Mandible wrote:

They broke up.  He was WAY too old for her anyway. She's like 17 and he's 40.


 
I saw that coming, but it's still unfortunate, imo.



SalemSounds
Posted: Sep 23, 2009 - 22:22
 
Saw them in Boston a year or so again. On my way to the arena came upon a Busker and thought "wouldn't it be great if Glen and Marketa came across him".  Well halfway into the show Glen tells the story of seeing this very busker, he invited the guy up and he played using Glen's guitar.  An amazing monent.

Neil66
((stav) anger)
Posted: Aug 23, 2009 - 10:16
 
Not seen the film (shoot me: not even heard of it), but liking the song!

hbrown83
Posted: Aug 23, 2009 - 10:16
 
I love this mystic lusty song

MojoJojo
(Indianapolis, IN USA)
Posted: Aug 23, 2009 - 10:15
 


inindian
(Sea of joy)
Posted: Jul 22, 2009 - 19:57
 
 philinnz wrote:


you are missing something - but I cannot tell you where to look
 
That's usually the way, i'n't Phil?!


philinnz
(Wellington, New Zealand)
Posted: Jul 22, 2009 - 19:55
 
 Quixmundi wrote:
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
 

you are missing something - but I cannot tell you where to look

HarryHaller
(Baza (Granada)/Spain)
Posted: May 28, 2009 - 01:03
 
Im glad with RP...I thought that never included this album in their playlist...

Thanks!!!

kelo
(Dublin)
Posted: Apr 24, 2009 - 07:10
 
good movie, amazing song

Jdanzi
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 - 15:45
 
Enjoyed the movie, enjoyed the soundtrack, big 8.

lmic
(Narrow Minded Couch Potato)
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 - 15:42
 
 bjrubble wrote:
I agree with some of the other comments in a general way — I liked the movie, but found that many of the songs don't stand on their own as well as I'd expected.

But this has been the exception for me.  This is the one song I've heard in isolation that I've really liked on its own merits.
Funny, I feel exactly the opposite. I thought the movie was sweet, but the songs standing on their own touch me in a much more personal way. 9 for this one.

steeler
(Sixth Heaven)
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 - 07:18
 
The slow pace grows upon one with each listen, and it ends up enhancing the melancholy and yearning at the crux of this art.   

Mandible
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 - 07:15
 

They broke up.  He was WAY too old for her anyway. She's like 17 and he's 40.



coffee-eyes
(Bawstin, Massa2shits)
Posted: Mar 01, 2009 - 12:50
 
Sort of sounds like a bad French tv commercial.  Meh.

bjrubble
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 22:57
 
I agree with some of the other comments in a general way — I liked the movie, but found that many of the songs don't stand on their own as well as I'd expected.

But this has been the exception for me.  This is the one song I've heard in isolation that I've really liked on its own merits.

Marley
(Portland, Or)
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 22:55
 
I never saw the movie, but think this is a really pretty song. I like it more each time I hear it. I may have to check out the rest of the soundtrack.

greyfin10
(Panama City, FL)
Posted: Jan 26, 2009 - 09:13
 

Since it was a major part of a very well liked movie, its possible the people who like it (myself included) aren't really rating the song as much as they are the movie, the character, and the singer who performed the part (aka, a holistic thumbs up for the whole project).  Its quite possible, though as I say, I'm biased, so as far as I'm concerned its just an interesting theory ;)


 Quixmundi wrote:

I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
 


vit
Posted: Jan 26, 2009 - 09:12
 
Quixmundi wrote:
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something


Glad I'm not the only one.


Quixmundi
(on the banks of Eagle Creek, Indiana)
Posted: Jan 23, 2009 - 23:17
 
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something

chasech5
(East Lansing, MI)
Posted: Jan 19, 2009 - 11:55
 
That's all very well and good for the film—but this song (and much of the soundtrack) is so WHINY. If I want whine, I can just turn on the local top 40 station.
azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 



KrischanZ
(Halle/Saale Gemany)
Posted: Jan 17, 2009 - 04:49
 
Ok,ok, just read your message. I know exactly the distance between NZ and the little, strange country in the west, simply crossing the Tasman Sea, because I sayed a while in both countries (but for me NZ is the one and only true down under... ;-). But you have to agree. NZ is much closer to the Sydney opera house than good old Europe, isn't it...????  
Hope you have a great summer there, I really miss your country! inindian wrote:

I'm a lttle confused by this or am I missing something{#Ask}...did you mean people should go from New Zealand to Australia to watch the show in Sydney, it could be a little expensive, or maybe you've got New Zealand and Australia mixed up...or they've moved the Sydney Opera House to New Zealand{#Smile}

 



snakechaser
(Boringtown, Bible Belt)
Posted: Dec 23, 2008 - 08:47
 
 Shesdifferent wrote:
First thought it was Anna Terheim...then heard a little Sophie Zelmani......then just Marketa. Haunting, nearly Juliee Cruise.
 
Better, I think, than Cruise. No restraint in Marketa's voice. I am probably biased b/c I just fell in love with the movie Once this week.


Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Dec 23, 2008 - 08:38
 
First thought it was Anna Terheim...then heard a little Sophie Zelmani......then just Marketa. Haunting, nearly Juliee Cruise.

inindian
(Sea of joy)
Posted: Dec 21, 2008 - 04:05
 
 KrischanZ wrote:
Thats right, if you come from NZ then I have a hint for you. Glen and Marketa will perform a show in the sydney opera house in January. Best wishes from Germany to the most beautiful end of the world!  Krischan Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 

 
I'm a lttle confused by this or am I missing something{#Ask}...did you mean people should go from New Zealand to Australia to watch the show in Sydney, it could be a little expensive, or maybe you've got New Zealand and Australia mixed up...or they've moved the Sydney Opera House to New Zealand{#Smile}


jadewahoo
(NoMad Lifestyle)
Posted: Dec 18, 2008 - 21:37
 
Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Nice.

jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Dec 15, 2008 - 10:58
 
KrischanZ
(Halle/Saale Gemany)
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 05:53 < Reply >
 velvetglove wrote:
One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.
 

thats right, I can' t remember that I was so impressed - for a very very long time......

       The vacuum-cleaner bit was terrific!


Marr
(Houston (dreaming of Austin))
Posted: Dec 15, 2008 - 10:53
 
 smilestoomuch wrote:


If by unrequited, you mean Glen's character's girlfriend left him, then yeah. If you meant Marketa's character didn't love him, then no. I think she wanted to be friends from the beginning.

This movie made me cry over the fact that I haven't been writing music and wishing that I could find my musical soulmate. I love all these songs.
 

There's a point in the movie when he asks her if she still loves her husband and she replies in her own language. She actually says "No, I love you" but won't tell him what she said. So I'm inclined to agree that there's some unrequited love between Glen and Marketa's characters.


KrischanZ
(Halle/Saale Gemany)
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 05:58
 
Thats right, if you come from NZ then I have a hint for you. Glen and Marketa will perform a show in the sydney opera house in January. Best wishes from Germany to the most beautiful end of the world!  Krischan Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 


KrischanZ
(Halle/Saale Gemany)
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 05:53
 
 velvetglove wrote:

One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.
 

thats right, I can' t remember that I was so impressed - for a very very long time......

velvetglove
(Savage, MD)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 19:14
 
 Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 
One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.



almafi
Posted: Nov 21, 2008 - 18:44
 
Good song, good movie.{#Clap}

pythian
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 - 13:37
 
 smilestoomuch wrote:


Hello! {#Wave} You won't miss it when we're under 100+ inches of snow again, but yeah, Madison is pretty rockin'.

Still love this song...
 
Really?  Do you have to jinx us already?
{#Sorry}


gofishbish
Posted: Oct 23, 2008 - 15:18
 
had to bump this up to a 9.  really like this song.  sentiment of the lyrics (chorus) is a bit disturbing though... 


i4niblind
(Vancouver, BC)
Posted: Oct 23, 2008 - 15:18
 
HAUNTING AND YUMMY {#Hungry}

Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Oct 21, 2008 - 06:15
 
 Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.

  {#High-five}



Stardust83
Posted: Oct 21, 2008 - 06:14
 
 sporkster wrote:
I love love love this scene in the movie. 
 
Me too - brilliant! {#Whistle}

Kittee
(NC- Dreaming of the Mountains)
Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 06:02
 
best one i heard off this album yet.

smilestoomuch
(Mad City, WI)
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 - 12:41
 
 PeaceInIraq wrote:
Hi Mad City. Miss that town. Love this song. {#Daisy}
 

Hello! {#Wave} You won't miss it when we're under 100+ inches of snow again, but yeah, Madison is pretty rockin'.

Still love this song...

bugleboy624
(Bluefield, WV)
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 - 12:37
 
She kinda sounds like Bjork in the beginning.

sporkster
(New York, NY)
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 - 12:37
 
I love love love this scene in the movie. 

PurplePrincess
(the mountains)
Posted: Sep 21, 2008 - 23:36
 
Oh!!! This is a lovely song, just lovely and a wonderful movie...if you haven't seen it, try to see it soon.

(former member)
(Land of the Long White Cloud)
Posted: Sep 19, 2008 - 14:53
 
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.

PeaceInIraq
(The Federally Occupied District of Columbia)
Posted: Sep 19, 2008 - 14:39
 
Hi Mad City. Miss that town. Love this song. {#Daisy}

smilestoomuch
(Mad City, WI)
Posted: Sep 17, 2008 - 09:42
 
 azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 

If by unrequited, you mean Glen's character's girlfriend left him, then yeah. If you meant Marketa's character didn't love him, then no. I think she wanted to be friends from the beginning.

This movie made me cry over the fact that I haven't been writing music and wishing that I could find my musical soulmate. I love all these songs.

Phlegmaticman
(270 miles south of Paradise, CA)
Posted: Sep 17, 2008 - 09:42
 
Spoiler alert!

 azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 



oscar_driver
(Planet Earth)
Posted: Sep 17, 2008 - 09:42
 
Thank God, the HYPE is gone, so I can enjoy this again ...

OScar 

rah
Posted: Sep 17, 2008 - 09:41
 
I'd love to hear more from this soundtrack, PLEASE. :)

Brestois
(Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland)
Posted: Sep 17, 2008 - 09:40
 
Oh ouiiiii!