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i am partial to their live npr tiny-desk performance, but the album takes it to another level. ok, you must listen to the npr first :). buy the deluxe installment of "strict joy". the live performances are amazing, and glen hansard is able to fully spin his tales about the songs and lyrics. while they seem lengthy at first, the music would not feel the same without his energetic story telling.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111679769
http://www.vimeo.com/9443895
If you are not familiar with the swell season, think back to the film "once", and let out your shouts of excitement. the void left by this beautiful and talented pair has been filled by, "strict joy", an album dedicated to love, expressed and seen from different angles. it's not always pretty, but it can always be made beautiful, as glen hansard and marketa irglova provide sincere, and passionate accounts. i guess you could put them into the "adult alternative" category-but please, DO NOT. if there is one thing i cannot stand, it is that horrid little grouping that has helped to confuse listeners, and hide unique and talented artists from achieving the level of recognition they deserve. if you believe in the power of music, the power of love, and most importantly, the human spirit, support this group. do yourself a favor, and fill your cup with a warm and soul kindling cup of the swell season.*instructions*
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The Swell Season performed "Feeling The Pull" on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night/this morning. The studio version of the song may be found on their critically-acclaimed album entitled "Strict Joy," out now via Anti Records.The Swell Season performed "Feeling The Pull" on the Late Late Show with... more
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We probably should’ve seen this one coming, honestly. The Swell Season: earnest, beautiful folk rock made by two former lovers. Jason Segel: lovably oafish dude who got totally naked in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. And they’ve all been in movies! Three peas in a pod, right?
Wednesday night, the How I Met Your Mother star joined The Swell Season onstage at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, and the results were nothing short of hilarious. As Segel says, he asked Marketa Irglova how to write a beautiful song. Her answer? Write something from the heart, and use personal information. Segel’s resulting song includes his apparent phone number (315-329-6673), about which he sings, “Only call it if you need me… Only call if you’re disease free.”
This isn’t the first time Segel’s showed off some musical chops, but it might be his best to date. After all, this tune does include the line,“Remember when I was in that show Freaks and Geeks? There were no special effects, so if you thought I was sweet, well yeah, I’m really that sweet.”
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/11/watch-jason-segel-perform-hilariously-with-the-swe.htmlWe probably should’ve seen this one coming, honestly. The Swell Season: earnest,... more
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The Swell Season performed “Low Rising” on the Tonight Show last night. The song is from the band’s brand new record entitled "Strict Joy", out now.The Swell Season performed “Low Rising” on the Tonight Show last night.... more
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