Glen Hansard: Once and always a street musician
Summary
Glen Hansard, a street musician from Dublin, gained worldwide fame through the 2007 movie "Once," which featured his Oscar-winning song "Falling Slowly." The movie later became a Broadway musical that won eight Tony Awards, and Hansard shared his experiences about street performances and his journey in music.Key Facts
- Glen Hansard started playing music on Dublin streets at age 13.
- He co-wrote the song "Falling Slowly" with Marketa Irglova for the film "Once."
- "Once" was a low-budget Irish movie made for about $100,000 and became an international hit.
- The song "Falling Slowly" won an Oscar for Hansard and Irglova.
- Hansard was initially hesitant about turning "Once" into a Broadway musical but agreed when it was treated with respect.
- The Broadway version of "Once" won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- Hansard still connects with street musicians in Dublin and occasionally busks himself.
- He formed the band The Frames at age 18 and had early exposure on MTV.
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