- Audio CD (28 May 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Red Ink
- ASIN: B000PFU7OO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,028 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Falling Slowly - Marja Tuhkanen |
| 2. If You Want Me |
| 3. Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy |
| 4. When Your Mind's Made Up |
| 5. Lies - Marja Tuhkanen |
| 6. Gold - Kevin Murphy |
| 7. The Hill - Marja Tuhkanen |
| 8. Fallen From the Sky - The Frames |
| 9. Leave |
| 10. Trying To Pull Myself Away - Colm Mac Con Iomaire |
| 11. All the Way Down |
| 12. Once |
| 13. Say It To Me Now |
Product Description
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Even those allergic to musicals may be won over by Once, a tender-hearted Irish romance with songs by Czech Republic–born Markéta Irglová and Frames frontman Glen Hansard (the film's director, John Carney, actually used to play bass in the group). The trick here is that Irglová and Hansard also play the leads; because their characters are shown busking, writing music, or rehearsing, the songs are smoothly integrated in the film. The overall acoustic mood won't surprise fans of the Frames--some tracks ("Say It to Me", "When Your Mind's Made Up") have even popped up on the band's albums, though the arrangements are more pared-down here, befitting the scruffy, street-musician setting. Being the lesser-known entity, Irglová feels like a revelation; she sounds a bit like a folkie Björk on "If You Want Me," and her song "The Hill" is downright heartbreaking. Irglová and Hansard had already made the 2006 album The Swell Season together, so their collaboration here feels really organic--they sound particularly good together on the title track, for instance. Now that's the kind of magic you want from musicals. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
CD Description
Format : LP 180 gram / Sleeve : 3mm
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Overall a great collection of songs : I would agree it does resonate more emotionally if you have seen the film first , as the music is integral to it. However I did buy this before I had had a chance to see the film (it didn't get that wide a release unfortunately) and the songs still stand up very well by themselves.
Glen Hansard was previously in The Commitments and latterly the band The Frames so the musical pedigree is very good. A couple of the tracks have previously seen the light of day on the most recent Frames album "The Cost" (2006) ("Falling Slowly", "When Your Mind's Made Up") while "Say It to Me Now" goes all the way back to their mid-90's album "Fitzcarraldo" , but the arrangements/versions here are new - the latter revisited as a belter solo effort with just acoustic guitar.
The style is more folky and softer than Hansard's band The Frames, which are also highly recommended if you like the music here - as mentioned before their last album "The Cost" is similar in tone to this.
(As an introduction to the Frames I would recommend you start with The Frames 2002's live album "Set List" , and either "Fitzcarraldo" & "Dance with the Devil". )
Glen Hansard was previously in The Commitments and latterly the band The Frames so the musical pedigree is very good. A couple of the tracks have previously seen the light of day on the most recent Frames album "The Cost" (2006) ("Falling Slowly", "When Your Mind's Made Up") while "Say It to Me Now" goes all the way back to their mid-90's album "Fitzcarraldo" , but the arrangements/versions here are new - the latter revisited as a belter solo effort with just acoustic guitar.
The style is more folky and softer than Hansard's band The Frames, which are also highly recommended if you like the music here - as mentioned before their last album "The Cost" is similar in tone to this.
(As an introduction to the Frames I would recommend you start with The Frames 2002's live album "Set List" , and either "Fitzcarraldo" & "Dance with the Devil". )
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The film is a must see, very real emotions are portrayed through the songs. I was truly moved by the songs especially "When your minds made up" I have not had a song move me to utter sobbing, since watching Sinead O'Conner cry on her video years ago. The soundtrack, is what I want in my life, to play in the car and sing to,at the top of my voice, before facing the world. Watch the film and buy the cd, they are fantastic.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Musical is a dead genre, it has been so for many years. The dull, almost parodic, music of High School Musical has only served to put the genre into an even greater decline: the most popular musicals of recent years have been either remakes (Hairspray, The Producers), filming of old classics (Chicago), or the even worse genre of musicals featuring songs by popular artists (We Will Rock You). Over recent years, I can only think of two musicals that are original and thought provoking, these being Rent and Blood Brothers (and to be honest, those aren't too new). But, out of nowhere, this film came along. It won various awards, such as the Audience Award from Sun Dance, and got certain critics slathering about its release.
So, why is it so good? Well, it is entirely on the strength of the music - the two leads are both musicians with some talent, and Hansard's band 'The Frames' were big in their day. I thank the Lord that the original lead, Cillian Murphy, backed out, as Glen Hansard's voice and song wriing are so brilliant.
The music is probably reminiscent of some of the singer-songwriter stuff out at the moment, in particular some of the Damien Rice stuff. It hits a folksy/poppy feel that really gets under your skin. This is emphasised by very strong vocals, some nice guitar work and lyrics that really tap into the sense of love, loss and confusion that builds the film. Unlike most other musicals, however, the songs were written by the two leads (plus one written by another band member from the film), this means that there is real emotional connectivity between the performers and the songs themselves - much more so than in other musicals - which also further draws the viewer/listener into the very subtle saga that's unfolding around them.
Some of the tracks on the album aren't complete tracks per se, such as 'Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy', which is a bit of a light hearted joke. Other songs such as: 'When your mind's made up' and 'Falling Slowly' are complete songs, and should ideally be released as singles in their own right given their strength.
So, why buy it? As I said, the strength is in the songs, particularly the ones written by Hansard and Irglova together. Better yet, go out and see the film - once you've seen the film, you'll probably want to buy the album anyway, as all of the songs are very moving. It's a real tear jerker.
So, why is it so good? Well, it is entirely on the strength of the music - the two leads are both musicians with some talent, and Hansard's band 'The Frames' were big in their day. I thank the Lord that the original lead, Cillian Murphy, backed out, as Glen Hansard's voice and song wriing are so brilliant.
The music is probably reminiscent of some of the singer-songwriter stuff out at the moment, in particular some of the Damien Rice stuff. It hits a folksy/poppy feel that really gets under your skin. This is emphasised by very strong vocals, some nice guitar work and lyrics that really tap into the sense of love, loss and confusion that builds the film. Unlike most other musicals, however, the songs were written by the two leads (plus one written by another band member from the film), this means that there is real emotional connectivity between the performers and the songs themselves - much more so than in other musicals - which also further draws the viewer/listener into the very subtle saga that's unfolding around them.
Some of the tracks on the album aren't complete tracks per se, such as 'Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy', which is a bit of a light hearted joke. Other songs such as: 'When your mind's made up' and 'Falling Slowly' are complete songs, and should ideally be released as singles in their own right given their strength.
So, why buy it? As I said, the strength is in the songs, particularly the ones written by Hansard and Irglova together. Better yet, go out and see the film - once you've seen the film, you'll probably want to buy the album anyway, as all of the songs are very moving. It's a real tear jerker.
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Terrible popping/buzzing noises
I already knew that I would love the tracks on this album before I bought it, since I had seen the film and heard the music at a friend's place. However, the quality is awful! Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Gibbs
Good Memories
I bought this as falling slowly was my first dance at my wedding.Brought back fond memories. Other tracks are quality also.
Published 5 months ago by Jelly
once
great cd. every song is worth listening to, and what a voice. This will have you singing in the car all the way to work.Once: Music From The Motion Picture
Published 8 months ago by neil
Once, there was an album...
There are some really good songs on this album that are so passionately performed that you can't help but fall in love with them. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Grandad
Great music from a great film
Saw the film on TV recently and loved it so bought the CD, from Amazon of course. Just wish that there was more music from the two composers featured as it is very unique. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Bruin
Amazing tunes!
These two artists were completely unknown to me until I viewed the movie screened recently on BBC.
Immediately got this download and was NOT disappointed. Read more
Immediately got this download and was NOT disappointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Martin
once soundtrack WOW!
Watch the film, buy the soundtrack and prepare to fall in love. A beautiful film with an amazing soundtrack which I had to buy. The songs are beautiful, emotive and moving. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Yetifeet77
Enchanting
I'm not a big muso, but I saw this film a couple of weeks ago and fell in love with the music - so enchanting. Read more
Published 15 months ago by dawsonsmum
Amazing
I cannot believe how good this album is. I absolutely love it! It's a cross between Nick Drake and Mumford & Sons. You will not be disappointed.
Published 15 months ago by SallyD
Once
How did I ever miss this film and this band? A very gentle watch with some great songs and musical perfomances from Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Hanson
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