| | |  | FOLK MUSIC | Home » » The Swell Season Live From The Artists Den | | | | | | | Description: | | The Artists Den is an entertainment company that presents emerging and established musicians in unconventional settings around the world. The Swell Season perform for this taping at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel in Seattle. The Swell Season originally refers to the 2006 album by Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Mark‚ta Irglov . They now sometimes refer to themselves as "The Swell Season" when performing together, since their mutual rise to prominence after starring in the film Once in 2007. In February 2008 the duo won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly", beating songs from the films Enchanted and August Rush. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Swell Season | | Format:
| Color, DVD, Live, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| The Artists Den | | Run Time:
| 71 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| April 15, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
the swell season - wish it would never end...Apr 16, 2008
By Hank B. Still
"wobbly"
If you enjoy quality music of a variety of stripes - new and old style folk, rock and roll, roots music, I promise you you'll enjoy this. This is irresistably good in every way.
My taste usually runs to electronic, ambient, and experimental and some punk and metal, so this is a radical departure for me. I do, however try to appreciate well done music of all kinds. This is definetely the real thing. I was impressed and convinced right away. What great songs! What great performers! Add up to mighty powerful music. Glen Hansard has incredible soul. He summons strong emotions from deep within and delivers them up like jewels snatched from the furnace in cracked raw velvet. Marketa Irglova provides the perfect refined counterpoint with her ethereal voice and light but sharp touch on the piano. There's something emotionally contagious about these two - they almost make you want to cry. I can't say why. This same quality shone through in the film "Once" also. What it is, I don't know, but they have "it". Glen Hansard tells a few stories between songs too - that is a nice surprise and definetely a bonus!
Overall the film is absolutely beautiful to look at. The lighting is gorgeous and every camera angle is interesting - the shooters were spot on throughout. The sound is amazing - very, very high quality for a live show. I almost felt like I was there. I wish I had been. It looks like an intimate show - up close and personal. Wow! Maybe about 200 people? They sure were lucky. The next best thing is this DVD of that experience - which is very very good. World class production and worth every penny.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A delight for everyoneJun 01, 2008
By S. Harris
I was lucky to see them perform in Salt Lake City, so when I saw this DVD was available, I jumped at buying them. They won me over in the movie "Once," and seeing them live only cemented my love for their music and spirit. Both Marketa and Glen love what they do, and it shines through in every song. Her voice has gotten considerably stronger since filming the movie, and it's a wonderful surprise to hear after being accustomed to that soundtrack. And Glen...I can't say enough good things about him. He's funny and charming and so much adores his music that he can't help but pour himself into it with every note. There's the bonus of hearing some of the stories behind the songs in between, which definitely casts new light upon some old favorites.
I recommend this to everyone who enjoyed "Once." I have a feeling I'm going to be buying quite a few as Christmas gifts this year.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Who WOULDN't love this music??Jan 19, 2009
By Gary W. Gadouas
Anyone who saw the movie ONCE, instantly fell in love with 'the guy' and 'the girl'. After watching this DVD of their concert in Seatle, we find that they are the same people we met in the film! They weren't acting! They're really, really nice people! And; Oh! My God!!!; the music!!!!! What a perfect blend of voices these two have produced. After watching this DVD, I felt like I had reunited with two old friends.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
You won't want it to stop...you will have to play it over and overApr 01, 2009
By Glory
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.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Music in an age of noise...Sep 02, 2009
By C. Manners
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.
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