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The ONCE Juggernaut: Rising Quickly

At the Oscars, the fresh-faced stars of the Irish movie "Once" seemed as if they had just rolled into Hollywood straight from busking on a Dublin street-corner. Hardly.

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Glen & Marketa Perform On KCRW

Glen Hansard of The Frames and Marketa Irglova, stars of the film, ONCE, perform on "Morning Becomes Eclectic" on July 31st. Listen to or watch the show!

The ONCE Cross-Country Tour '07

ONCE Tour Diary - Glens Guitar At the LA press event for ONCE, Glen sits down and shares the story behind his guitar.: ONCE Tour Diary - Glens Guitar

At the LA press event for ONCE, Glen sits down and shares the story behind his guitar.
ONCE Tour Diary - Making a Musical Glen and John sit down at the LA press event for ONCE to share their initial ideas when it came to creating a modern day musical.: ONCE Tour Diary - Making a Musical

Glen and John sit down at the LA press event for ONCE to share their initial ideas when it came to creating a modern day musical.
ONCE Tour Diary - Making an Indie John and Glen talk at the LA press day and share about making an indie film in Ireland.: ONCE Tour Diary - Making an Indie

John and Glen talk at the LA press day and share about making an indie film in Ireland.
The ONCE Tour Diary: The LA Times Review... John and Glen read the LA Times' review of ONCE for the first time.: The ONCE Tour Diary: The LA Times Review

John and Glen read the LA Times' review of ONCE for the first time.
The ONCE Tour Diary: Down Time Everyone needs a little down time. Hang with the talent of ONCE as they enjoy theirs.: The ONCE Tour Diary: Down Time

Everyone needs a little down time. Hang with the talent of ONCE as they enjoy theirs.
The ONCE Tour Diary: Interviews on the... Eight hours of back-to-back interviews: a typical day on tour for the ONCE talent. But what is it like?: The ONCE Tour Diary: Interviews on the Road

Eight hours of back-to-back interviews: a typical day on tour for the ONCE talent. But what is it like?
The ONCE Tour Diary: A Musical Q&A Glen and Marketa perform at a Q&A following a screening of ONCE.: The ONCE Tour Diary: A Musical Q&A

Glen and Marketa perform at a Q&A following a screening of ONCE.
The ONCE Tour Diary: Falling Slowly... Glen and Marketa perform Falling Slowly at a Q&A following a screening of ONCE.: The ONCE Tour Diary: Falling Slowly (Live)

Glen and Marketa perform Falling Slowly at a Q&A following a screening of ONCE.
The ONCE Tour Diary: Life on the Bus Follow the director and talent behind ONCE on their bus tour across America.: The ONCE Tour Diary: Life on the Bus

Follow the director and talent behind ONCE on their bus tour across America.

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New-Style Musical: Hansard and Irglova in 'Once'

Director John Carney's new small-scale musical Once features Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova as two musicians who tell their story in song.

Five Months After Opening, ONCE Still Sells Out Shows In NYC Theatre

"Five months after ONCE opened at the Landmark Sunshine Theater in the East Village, it's still selling out shows. Twenty weeks after its soundtrack appeared, it holds onto the Billboard Top 200 Album chart."

Live Performances by Glen And Marketa

ONCE: When Your Mind's Made Up - A Live... A special live performance of When Your Mind's Made Up at the LA press day for ONCE: ONCE: When Your Mind's Made Up - A Live Performance

A special live performance of When Your Mind's Made Up at the LA press day for ONCE
ONCE: Lies - A Live Performance A special live performance of Lies at the LA press day for ONCE: ONCE: Lies - A Live Performance

A special live performance of Lies at the LA press day for ONCE
ONCE: Falling Slowly - A Live... A special live performance of Falling Slowly at the LA press day for ONCE: ONCE: Falling Slowly - A Live Performance

A special live performance of Falling Slowly at the LA press day for ONCE
The ONCE Film Page Launches Watch the trailer and listen to the soundtrack!: The ONCE Film Page Launches

Watch the trailer and listen to the soundtrack!

The Music Behind ONCE

Glen & Marketa Perform on KCRW: Glen & Marketa Perform on KCRW

Glen & Marketa Perform on KCRW's Morning Eclectic
The Frames on iTunes: The Frames on iTunes

Download music from The Frames
The Swell Season on iTunes: The Swell Season on iTunes

Download music from The Swell Season
The Frames on MySpace: The Frames on MySpace

Check out The Frames on MySpace
The Swell Season on MySpace: The Swell Season on MySpace

Check out The Swell Season on Myspace
Buy the Soundtrack on iTunes: Buy the Soundtrack on iTunes

Photos From the ONCE Press Tour

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Once Fans on Youtube

13 Year Old's Falling Slowly (Glen... One 12 string guitar track + One organ sound on the keyboard track + Two vocal tracks in unison +...: 13 Year Old's Falling Slowly (Glen Hansard/Once) cover/video

One 12 string guitar track + One organ sound on the keyboard track + Two vocal tracks in unison + One harmony vocal track + Reverb = THE ONE PERSON OLIVIA BAND!
Davich & Kim Jin-Ho(2/3) - Falling... # Davich & Kim Jin-Ho(SG Wannabe)(Part 2 of 3)n - Falling Slowlynfrom Movie "Once"...: Davich & Kim Jin-Ho(2/3) - Falling Slowly(Feb 22, 2008)

# Davich & Kim Jin-Ho(SG Wannabe)(Part 2 of 3)n - Falling Slowlynfrom Movie "Once" OSTn@ Yoon's Love Letter(Feb 22, 2008)nP.S.) 1st Debut Stagenn# Part 1 : Love You Even Though I Hate Youn# Part 2 : Falling Slowlyn# Part 3 : Timeless
glen hansard cover by 6 yr old! 6 yr old fan of the movie Once: glen hansard cover by 6 yr old!

6 yr old fan of the movie Once
Cover of Lies by Glen Hansard and... A cover of Lies by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova from the Swell Season album.: Cover of Lies by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

A cover of Lies by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova from the Swell Season album.
If You Want Me rough version of "If You Want Me" from Once by Marketa Irglova: If You Want Me

rough version of "If You Want Me" from Once by Marketa Irglova
Once Trailer - Sweded The sweded version of the trailer for Once.: Once Trailer - Sweded

The sweded version of the trailer for Once.

ONCE in a Lifetime Reviews!

NPR: NPR

Director John Carney's new small-scale musical Once features Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova as two musicians who tell their story in song.
The Village Voice: The Village Voice

Yet the magic of the movie is how utterly wrenching it renders these songs, which thrive alongside the film's simple, eloquent, dusky narrative.
The Hollywood Reporter: The Hollywood Reporter

Bottom Line: Wonderful and winning Irish musical.
Variety: Variety

Pic's charm seems so offhand one might not notice the skill with which helmer John Carney pulls it off, or how it plays like a full-blown musical without anyone bursting into song.
The New York Times: The New York Times

The formula is simple: two people, a few instruments, 88 minutes and not a single false note.
Entertainment Weekly: Entertainment Weekly

Just about everyone with a heartbeat has had this tingly experience. You're at a movie, and a song, as if by magic, breaks through the surface of the drama. Suddenly, you're no longer sitting and watching � you're soaring.
LA Weekly: LA Weekly

The Irish romance Once is one of those urban fairy tales you come out of not wanting to switch on your car radio, make small talk or do anything but shelter in its beguiling ambiance for as long as you can to avoid re-entering the real world.
Newsday: Newsday

No matter what your musical tastes, "Once" will reinforce your belief in the power of melody and harmony to heal one's inner wounds.
USA Today: USA Today

Where Moulin Rouge was the quintessential musical inspired by music videos, Once has the grittier look of a documentary. But its heartfelt story draws viewers in, enhanced by naturalistic performances and, most of all, intensely affecting songs.