i never thought the oscars would actually make me cry.
that all changed tonight when Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova received the Best Song Oscar for their song "Falling Slowly" from the film Once.
seeing their film made me instantly drawn to them. i was in love with every aspect of the film, especially the music. the film produced, in my opinion, one of the best soundtracks i've ever heard. this is mainly because the music IS the film. i love the fact that when casting for the film, the director chose people who were primarily musicians, but could also act (and not the other way around). after having the soundtrack on repeat for months, i got the opportunity to see glen and marketa perform with their group, the swell season. i can honestly say that it was the best show i have ever seen in my life. i don't think i had ever seen that kind of live chemistry and raw talent before. they connected with the audience in a way that made every fan feel like they were chums with them. i feel extremely lucky to have seen them perform live.
as i watched them perform "Falling Slowly", i already felt happy for them. when it was time for the best song category, i was convinced that a song from Enchanted would win (a multi-million dollar hit with 3 song nominations..come on). the minute i heard their names announced, my heart dropped. i felt genuine happiness for people i had never met. their film, music, and talented spirits had captured my heart.
the academy finally got it right- recognition where it is deserved.
they needed to regain my respect from the three six mafia win.
in case you missed it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx8yLvb0gZM
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