Once

Label: Canvasback
Release Year: 2007
Barcode: 886971445923
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

Once is a 2007 romantic musical drama directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, it follows the story of a street musician (Glen Hansard) and an immigrant flower seller (Markéta Irglová) who meet and bond over their shared passion for music. As they collaborate on songs, a delicate and unspoken romance develops. The film stands out for its raw authenticity, with a minimalist approach to both dialogue and cinematography that highlights the emotional depth of the characters' connection. The chemistry between Hansard and Irglová, combined with the film's understated narrative, delivers a poignant story of love, hope, and artistic collaboration.

The soundtrack for Once is an integral part of the film’s narrative, featuring a collection of heartfelt folk and indie songs, mostly performed by the lead actors themselves. The standout track, “Falling Slowly,” won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and became synonymous with the film's success. The music is characterized by its acoustic arrangements, lyrical introspection, and the emotive vocal performances of Hansard and Irglová. Each song captures the intimate and bittersweet essence of the characters’ relationship, making the soundtrack not just an accompaniment but a driving force of the film’s emotional storytelling.

Track Listing

Falling Slowly
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

If You Want Me
Marketa Irglova / Glen Hansard

Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy

When Your Mind's Made Up
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

Lies

Gold
Interference

The Hill
Marketa Irglova

Fallen From The Sky

Leave

Trying To Pull Myself Away

All The Way Down

Once
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

Say It To Me Now

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