The Swell Season Live From The Artists Den
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Actor: Swell SeasonDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 71 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-04-15
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: The Artists Den
DVD Reviews of The Swell Season Live From The Artists Den
DVD Review: Music in an age of noise...
Summary: 4 Stars
My 21 year-old son turned me on to Glen Hansard awhile back. Then, my wife and I watched Once together, and it confirmed my initial impression. Hansard is a throwback to the singer-songwriters of my youth (Cat Stevens, Dylan, etc), but with an Irish bent that is quite refreshing. This DVD allows the viewer to experience the event in its' simplicity. Very basic instrumentation, songs that are strong but not complex, and the opportunity to see Hansard express the songs as they were written. A good song doesn't need to be over produced. A number of years back Jimmy Webb released "10 Easy Pieces", where it was basically him playing the piano and singing some of his biggest songs. While I never much cared for the Glen Campbell version of Wichita Lineman, Webb's was brilliant. Hansard's work with Swell Season is just that. Deep lyrics, simple but strong melodies, interesting guitar inversions underneath, and a passionate, connected deliverance of the songs provide a nice viewing experience. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was the DVD lacked a few of my favorite pieces. For those who have not experienced Hansard, there are many songs to recommend, but "Say It To Me Now" may be one of my favorites. Hansard uses lyrics, chord progression and dynamics to convey the message perfectly. "Leave" is also a strong, sincere declaration. I enjoy many styles of music, but prefer that it be sincere and authentic. Swell Season offers both.DVD Review: Beautiful beyond words - a must see for fans of Hansard and Irglova
Summary: 5 Stars
For fans of the movie "Once", this DVD is like a Part 2 sequel to that story - the Guy and the Girl get back together and make music happily ever after.
Shortly after making that Oscar-winning movie (the Oscar was for their song "Falling Slowly"), Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova (with Joe Doyle on bass and Colm Mac Con Iomaire on violin) recorded this live concert in this small intimate theater in Seattle, Washington on November 4, 2007. This DVD is part of a series of such intimate concerts recorded for DVD at the Artists Den.
The soft lighting, cleverly changing camera angles, and gorgeous colors are a visual treat by themselves. The audio is superb, the songs lovely. Hansard charms the audience with his megawatt personality, tells some jokes, and, in this small intimate gathering, even gets them to whistle along a few times. Irglova, then only 19 years old, is her usual shy self, frequently looking to Hansard while barely looking at the audience; she sits partly with her back to the audience at the piano. She wears what looks like a thin wedding band on her left hand.
The obvious affection and personal connection between Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova is out in the open throughout the show. It's apparent from watching them in this concert that the only acting they did in "Once" consisted of pretending to be strangers getting to know each other. Watching them in this DVD is like picking up the story line from the ending of that movie, with the Guy returning from London to his true love, the Girl, to tour the world doing concerts. Hansard and Irglova wear the same sort of earth-tone clothes as before and Hansard plays on the same thoroughly beat-up guitar with the extra holes, the same one he used in the movie.
The ending of the concert is really sweet and affectionate, and brought out a delighted standing ovation from the audience.
In January 2009, while in Australia playing at the Sydney Opera House, Hansard let out that they were no longer romantically involved, but were still really good friends. The two have continued to tour together as the Swell Season, and have a new album coming out in October.
If you loved the movie "Once", if you love the music of Hansard and Irglova, this DVD is a must-see.
DVD Review: The Swell Season DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
If you liked the music in the movie 'Once' you will love this dvd.
The venue suits there music perfectly and has a nice intimate feel to it.
The vocals are awesome and you will enjoy a close up view of the artists on top of there game!
DVD Review: You won't want it to stop...you will have to play it over and over
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing...I played this concert over and over for days.
The music makes you want to cry it is so beautiful.
I purchased the CD but it is not as good as the concert.
You have to Watch the performance and listen and fall in Love.
DVD Review: Super
Summary: 5 Stars
Something from Glen and Marketa, outside the Frames framework and the movie "ONCE". A very good video.
Description of The Swell Season Live From The Artists Den
Known to the world from Indie film sensation "ONCE", THE SWELL SEASON is Irish singer Glen Hansard (of the band The Frames) and Czech newcomer Marketa Irglova.On a Crisp Autumn night shortly before receiving one Acadamy Award and two Grammy Award Nominations for music from "ONCE", the duo performed before an intimate Artists Den audience at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel in Seattle, a historic landmark built in 1906 as a shelter for young wayward or orphaned girls. The Magic of Hansard and Irglova playing together live is captured here for the first time
1. Say It To Me Now
2. Lay Me Down
3. All The Way Down
4. This Low
5. When Your Mind's Made Up
6. Lies
7. Drown Out
8. Falling Slowly
9. Golden
10. Pavement Tune
11. Once
12. If You Want Me
13. Concentric
14. Star Star
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