Glen Hansard: Once and always a street musician
The Irish singer-songwriter behind "Once," The Frames and The Swell Season, talks about his first solo album, "Rhythm and Repose."
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Glen Hansard, the Irish singer‑songwriter famous for the film Once and the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, gave an interview. He spoke about his first solo album, titled Rhythm and Repose. Hansard said his years playing music on the street still shape his songs today. He hopes listeners will feel the honesty and simplicity of his street‑musician roots in the new record.
Why it matters
Fans of his earlier work can hear how his sound has grown on this solo release. The story reminds listeners that many successful artists start by playing for change on the street.
- What is the name of Glen Hansard's first solo album?
- Rhythm and Repose.
- Which film made Glen Hansard widely known?
- The movie Once.
- What does Hansard say about his street‑musician background?
- He says it still influences his songwriting.
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