This is not surprising. Irglova is a multi-instrumentalist with a great voice, who at only 18 seems to have a promising career in front of her. Hansard has been performing for quite some time as the founding member of up-and-coming Irish rock band the Frames. Having met in her native Prague a few years ago, the two produced an album under the name "The Swell Season."
Album of the same name contains most of the songs from "Once," and in the meantime will probably be your only way of experiencing the magic of this film and its music. As of this writing, it appears that "Once" has not yet been purchased by any domestic film distributors - but it should, and a late summer or fall release would not be surprising.
After their set, Hansard talked about his upcoming US tour with the Frames - and hinted at a mid-March performance at the 9:30 Club. You can bet The Hatchet will be there. And let's hope that Hansard's Czech muse makes a cameo so that they can recreate their chemistry here in D.C.
Album of the same name contains most of the songs from "Once," and in the meantime will probably be your only way of experiencing the magic of this film and its music. As of this writing, it appears that "Once" has not yet been purchased by any domestic film distributors - but it should, and a late summer or fall release would not be surprising.
After their set, Hansard talked about his upcoming US tour with the Frames - and hinted at a mid-March performance at the 9:30 Club. You can bet The Hatchet will be there. And let's hope that Hansard's Czech muse makes a cameo so that they can recreate their chemistry here in D.C.
