Archive for February 24th, 2008
swell sunday
I admit it - I can be a bit of a sap every now and then. Tonight, on the 80th anniversary of the Oscars I got misty on more than one occasion as many of Hollywood’s memorable moments were revisited. None got me more choked up than the following moments, though. First, the performance of “Falling Slowly” by Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard, aka Swell Season (a previous and way less formal version was posted on this site on 7/5/07), and the warm audience response. Then, their pleasantly surprising win and subsequent charming acceptance speeches. I was lucky enough to have seen them live in a pretty intimate venue a few months ago, and I can attest that they really are just that affable, personable, passionate, fun and deserving. Again, if you haven’t yet seen “Once”, rent it. And make art, make art, make art…
Cheers, enjoy, be inspired, and have a wonderful week…
And thanks to John Stewart for doing the right thing, and allowing for what may have been the best speech of the evening.
Bonus track and trailer:
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Tee of the Month
