RIP Glen Hansard
Summary
Host Jim DeRogatis presents a 2008 interview with Glenn Hansard and Marquetta Erglova to honor Hansard following his death. The duo discusses the unexpected success of the film Once and their Oscar-winning song "Falling Slowly," recounting how the project began and how they navigated sudden fame. They also share anecdotes about their creative process, including the origin of their band name and their dynamic as collaborators. The episode concludes with live studio performances of "Falling Slowly" and "Once."
Topics discussed
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Intro: Tribute to Glenn Hansard
The whirlwind success of the film 'Once'
Marketa on acting and media fatigue
Glenn's battered guitar and Japan story
Performing live vs. the interview circuit
Performance: Falling Slowly
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Origin story: Writing songs for 'Once'
Analyzing the music store scene
Chemistry and the audition process
Collaborative dynamic and lyric feedback
Performance: Once
Closing remarks and credits
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