Things for Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard continue to come up roses. Their little film went from little indie to big international deal. They won an Oscar for "Falling Slowly." Not surprisingly, their good fortune continues. Variety reports that the pair have signed a deal with Warner/Chappell Music -- part of Warner Music Group -- to get their catalog of music published.Warner will go through all of their catalog -- not only the songs from Once, but also Hansard's work with the Frames and the music appearing on Glen and Marketa's debut album as The Swell Season. Now, to be clear, this isn't a recording contract -- it's only a publishing deal. Glen Brunman of Warner/Chappell says: "Glen's and Mar's songs have touched so many who have seen the film Once. Glen's work with the Frames we'll continue to rock, and we'll make sure that it reaches an even wider audience."
In the meantime, the duo are touring the U.S. from late April to mid-June, if you want to see them up-close and live. Good luck, Marketa and Glen!
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2-29-2008 @ 3:01PM
Peter Martin said...
US cable channel Ovation TV broadcast an episode of "Artist's Den" last night in which they appeared as The Swell Season. It was a terrific show, even though it was interrupted with commercials, and Glen told several endearing stories. Top notch!
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2-29-2008 @ 3:30PM
MCW said...
Cool, I'll have to see if that episode will air again soon.
This is great news. Though I liked the songs in Once more than "The Swell Season" album songs, I think they are a very talented duo. It is great to hear that they are staying together, rather than Once being a one-off thing.
"Once" to me was what every musical should strive to be. It was a refreshing treat.
2-29-2008 @ 3:29PM
AJ Wiley said...
Hey, look at that, they're playing in Cleveland on May 11.
Must try to go...
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2-29-2008 @ 6:35PM
Ben Watson said...
I am so mad! Tickets went on sale today in Seattle at 12:00PM. I went down to get my pair at 12:45 and they were all sold out... good for them I guess, bad for me:(
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