Crash Course in Glen Hansard?

mfc2006 wrote:

Listen to The Frames....
"Finally" is fucking awesome. Easily one of my all time favorite songs.

always said, that's the one song he has that's the most PJ song he has...

just go in early and listen with open ears. Cos even if you don't, he'll blow your ears out. Just go in and listen. They raise each other games, ed and glen. They make each other try harder. it ends up being a wonderful night for whoever happens to be lucky enough to be there. It's magic if you're a fan of music at all. And when they sing together? oh sweet jesus, it's just meant to be. just go in early and listen. you'll be glad you did.

that's all.

it's not even in the top 20 of Glen's best songs though..and it's that brilliant(look the brilliant story up).

Glen is amazing! Listened to "Dance the devil" last night, and it was great. need to get "for the birds". and "the roads outgrown." edit: Just orded them.

Glen Hansard is sooo good! I was happy to find out that he and Eddie are touring together. Glen can do anything, including a cover of the Britney Spears song "Everytime" :shock: and make it sound awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uICddPYfIy4

He is so passionate, like Eddie, so I´m not surprised that they have become touring partners/friends , which is great! I will see Eddie in London on the 31st of July, and I think Glen will be there too. Can´t wait!!!! I also love this, when Glen sings Smile with Pearl Jam:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX5PBBYzyU8

Glen's got a solo record called Rhythm and Repose coming out on ANTI june 18/19

Glen Hansard will release his first solo album Rhythm and Repose on June 15th via Plateau records. Best known for his work with The Frames and The Swell Season, this will be Hansard's first new material since 2009's Strict Joy with The Swell Season.

The album, recorded and produced by Patrick Dillett and Thomas Bartlett, will also feature the musical talents of Brad Albetta, Ray Rizzo, Nico Muhly and half of Bruce Springsteen's current horn section. Swell Season collaborator Marketa Irglova has also contributed to the record.

Hansard is celebrated as the principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for The Frames. He garnered a reputation as not only an unparalleled front man, but also for his dedicated following and his grounded, real-life songs. Whether he’s busking the streets of Dublin, where he got his start, or at the Hollywood Bowl, Hansard is always earnest and in-the-moment.

Tracklist
1. You Will Become
2. Maybe Not Tonight
3. Talking with The Wolves
4. High Hope
5. Bird of Sorrow
6. The Storm, It's Coming
7. Love Don't Leave Me Waiting
8. What Are We Gonna Do
9. Races
10. Philander
11. Song of Good Hope


some dates too

Date Venue City Country Status
Wed 20th Jun 2012 The Wiltern Los Angeles
Fri 29th Jun 2012 Beacon Theatre New York
JULY
6th Wiesen, Austria - Harvest of Art Festival
20th Sittersdorf, Austria - Acoustic Lakeside Festival
24th De Duif Church, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Glen Hansard
25th/26th Glen Hansard opening for Eddie Vedder, Amsterdam, NL, Carre Theatre
28th Glen Hansard opening for Eddie Vedder, Manchester, UK Apollo
30th/31st Glen Hansard opening for Eddie Vedder, London, UK, Hammersmith Apollo
AUG
AUG 31st - SEPT 2nd Glen Hansard, Electric Picnic, Stradbally, Ireland


http://songofgoodhope.com/

Remember the film, The Commitements? He's in that.

nice!

If you pre-order the bundle with the CD and print you get "Come Away to the Water" and "Golden" as bonus.
http://kingsroadmerch.com/anti-records/ ... 345&cid=60

this man is amazing. can do no wrong, these 2 new tracks are great.

eldarion75 wrote:

Overcoat says: "Thanks for checking out the Love Don't Leave Me Waiting video. You can now find the song on iTunes for download."

I'm curious. Finally isnt one of your favorite tunes. What are your top 10 Glen songs? Just curious.

He's playing on June 26th at The Vic in Chicago!!!!

He's so amazing. If you haven't seen him live before....YOU MUST GO!!!!