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Summary: Enjoyable reminder of the quirky film
Comment: As you would expect, this CD is a collection of material from the film and the emotion and lyrics
probably makes more sense if you have seen it (it did to this reviewer). If it had been the other
way around, then perhaps this would have been left in the folk section.

However, the
music does stands up on its own and is a sensuous reminder of the emotion portrayed in this
low-budget but uplifting play (for want of a better word). The mix of guitar and piano are soulful
and you can hear the energy played out in the music shop scenes.

It probably would have
missed many if it weren't for the interview of the two main characters appearing on the BBC2's
Culture Show in the Autumn of 2007 - with some of the music from the film played on the show. />
This is probably not everyone's "cup of tea", including this reviewer, but it does work
well within the framework of the film.

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Summary: Music that makes you "feel"
Comment: The film is a must see, very real emotions are portrayed through the songs. I was truly moved by the
songs especially "When your minds made up" I have not had a song move me to utter sobbing, since
watching Sinead O'Conner cry on her video years ago. The soundtrack, is what I want in my life, to
play in the car and sing to,at the top of my voice, before facing the world. Watch the film and buy
the cd, they are fantastic.

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Summary: This is a musical for the new millennium.
Comment: Musical is a dead genre, it has been so for many years. The dull, almost parodic, music of High
School Musical has only served to put the genre into an even greater decline: the most popular
musicals of recent years have been either remakes (Hairspray, The Producers), filming of old
classics (Chicago), or the even worse genre of musicals featuring songs by popular artists (We Will
Rock You). Over recent years, I can only think of two musicals that are original and thought
provoking, these being Rent and Blood Brothers (and to be honest, those aren't too new). But, out of
nowhere, this film came along. It won various awards, such as the Audience Award from Sun Dance, and
got certain critics slathering about its release.
So, why is it so good? Well, it is entirely
on the strength of the music - the two leads are both musicians with some talent, and Hansard's band
'The Frames' were big in their day. I thank the Lord that the original lead, Cillian Murphy, backed
out, as Glen Hansard's voice and song wriing are so brilliant.
The music is probably
reminiscent of some of the singer-songwriter stuff out at the moment, in particular some of the
Damien Rice stuff. It hits a folksy/poppy feel that really gets under your skin. This is emphasised
by very strong vocals, some nice guitar work and lyrics that really tap into the sense of love, loss
and confusion that builds the film. Unlike most other musicals, however, the songs were written by
the two leads (plus one written by another band member from the film), this means that there is real
emotional connectivity between the performers and the songs themselves - much more so than in other
musicals - which also further draws the viewer/listener into the very subtle saga that's unfolding
around them.
Some of the tracks on the album aren't complete tracks per se, such as 'Broken
Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy', which is a bit of a light hearted joke. Other songs such as: 'When
your mind's made up' and 'Falling Slowly' are complete songs, and should ideally be released as
singles in their own right given their strength.

So, why buy it? As I said, the
strength is in the songs, particularly the ones written by Hansard and Irglova together. Better yet,
go out and see the film - once you've seen the film, you'll probably want to buy the album anyway,
as all of the songs are very moving. It's a real tear jerker.

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Summary: Very beautiful music
Comment: I saw the film yesterday and was very desperate to get the CD soon, very nice folk Irish music,
quite romantic and as well funky, Im dying to receive it, Very beautiful music!

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