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Album: Once Soundtrack
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7.6

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Total ratings: 317









Released: 2007
Length: 3:47
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Are you really here, or am I dreamin'?
I can't tell dreams from truth
For it's been so long since I have seen you
I can hardly remember your face anymore

When I get really lonely
And the distance causes only silence
I think of you smiling
With pride in your eyes
A lover that sighs

If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me

Are you really sure that you'd believe me?
When others say I lie
I wonder if you could ever despise me
When you know I really try
To be a better one to satisfy you
For you're everything to me
And I'll do what you ask me
If you'll let me be free

If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me

If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
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 SalemSounds wrote:
Saw them in Boston a year or so again. On my way to the arena came upon a Busker and thought "wouldn't it be great if Glen and Marketa came across him".  Well halfway into the show Glen tells the story of seeing this very busker, he invited the guy up and he played using Glen's guitar.  An amazing monent.
 
Wow... that's something. Makes me smile, as this song, and this movie. 
Life is beautifull {#Good-vibes} 

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i love their compositions. i don't know of two more talented.  by   =SheenaThunderchild 
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"The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie — deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
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 Mandible wrote:

They broke up.  He was WAY too old for her anyway. She's like 17 and he's 40.


 
I saw that coming, but it's still unfortunate, imo.


Saw them in Boston a year or so again. On my way to the arena came upon a Busker and thought "wouldn't it be great if Glen and Marketa came across him".  Well halfway into the show Glen tells the story of seeing this very busker, he invited the guy up and he played using Glen's guitar.  An amazing monent.
Not seen the film (shoot me: not even heard of it), but liking the song!
I love this mystic lusty song

 philinnz wrote:


you are missing something - but I cannot tell you where to look
 
That's usually the way, i'n't Phil?!

 Quixmundi wrote:
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
 

you are missing something - but I cannot tell you where to look
Im glad with RP...I thought that never included this album in their playlist...

Thanks!!!
good movie, amazing song
Enjoyed the movie, enjoyed the soundtrack, big 8.
 bjrubble wrote:
I agree with some of the other comments in a general way — I liked the movie, but found that many of the songs don't stand on their own as well as I'd expected.

But this has been the exception for me.  This is the one song I've heard in isolation that I've really liked on its own merits.
Funny, I feel exactly the opposite. I thought the movie was sweet, but the songs standing on their own touch me in a much more personal way. 9 for this one.
The slow pace grows upon one with each listen, and it ends up enhancing the melancholy and yearning at the crux of this art.   

They broke up.  He was WAY too old for her anyway. She's like 17 and he's 40.


Sort of sounds like a bad French tv commercial.  Meh.
I agree with some of the other comments in a general way — I liked the movie, but found that many of the songs don't stand on their own as well as I'd expected.

But this has been the exception for me.  This is the one song I've heard in isolation that I've really liked on its own merits.
I never saw the movie, but think this is a really pretty song. I like it more each time I hear it. I may have to check out the rest of the soundtrack.

Since it was a major part of a very well liked movie, its possible the people who like it (myself included) aren't really rating the song as much as they are the movie, the character, and the singer who performed the part (aka, a holistic thumbs up for the whole project).  Its quite possible, though as I say, I'm biased, so as far as I'm concerned its just an interesting theory ;)


 Quixmundi wrote:

I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
 

Quixmundi wrote:
I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something


Glad I'm not the only one.

I cannot believe this song gets such a high rating. Breathy, barely in tune voices...I must be missing something
That's all very well and good for the film—but this song (and much of the soundtrack) is so WHINY. If I want whine, I can just turn on the local top 40 station.
azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 


Ok,ok, just read your message. I know exactly the distance between NZ and the little, strange country in the west, simply crossing the Tasman Sea, because I sayed a while in both countries (but for me NZ is the one and only true down under... ;-). But you have to agree. NZ is much closer to the Sydney opera house than good old Europe, isn't it...??  
Hope you have a great summer there, I really miss your country! 
inindian wrote:

I'm a lttle confused by this or am I missing something{#Ask}...did you mean people should go from New Zealand to Australia to watch the show in Sydney, it could be a little expensive, or maybe you've got New Zealand and Australia mixed up...or they've moved the Sydney Opera House to New Zealand{#Smile}

 


 Shesdifferent wrote:
First thought it was Anna Terheim...then heard a little Sophie Zelmani......then just Marketa. Haunting, nearly Juliee Cruise.
 
Better, I think, than Cruise. No restraint in Marketa's voice. I am probably biased b/c I just fell in love with the movie Once this week.

First thought it was Anna Terheim...then heard a little Sophie Zelmani......then just Marketa. Haunting, nearly Juliee Cruise.
 KrischanZ wrote:
Thats right, if you come from NZ then I have a hint for you. Glen and Marketa will perform a show in the sydney opera house in January. Best wishes from Germany to the most beautiful end of the world!  Krischan Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 

 
I'm a lttle confused by this or am I missing something{#Ask}...did you mean people should go from New Zealand to Australia to watch the show in Sydney, it could be a little expensive, or maybe you've got New Zealand and Australia mixed up...or they've moved the Sydney Opera House to New Zealand{#Smile}

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Nice.
KrischanZ
(Halle/Saale Gemany)
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 05:53 < Reply >

 velvetglove wrote:
One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.
 

thats right, I can' t remember that I was so impressed - for a very very long time......

       The vacuum-cleaner bit was terrific!

 smilestoomuch wrote:


If by unrequited, you mean Glen's character's girlfriend left him, then yeah. If you meant Marketa's character didn't love him, then no. I think she wanted to be friends from the beginning.

This movie made me cry over the fact that I haven't been writing music and wishing that I could find my musical soulmate. I love all these songs.
 

There's a point in the movie when he asks her if she still loves her husband and she replies in her own language. She actually says "No, I love you" but won't tell him what she said. So I'm inclined to agree that there's some unrequited love between Glen and Marketa's characters.

Thats right, if you come from NZ then I have a hint for you. Glen and Marketa will perform a show in the sydney opera house in January. Best wishes from Germany to the most beautiful end of the world!  Krischan Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 

 velvetglove wrote:

One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.
 

thats right, I can' t remember that I was so impressed - for a very very long time......
 Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.
 
One of the best little indie films I've seen in years.  The music is exquisite.


Good song, good movie.{#Clap}
 smilestoomuch wrote:


Hello! {#Wave} You won't miss it when we're under 100+ inches of snow again, but yeah, Madison is pretty rockin'.

Still love this song...
 
Really?  Do you have to jinx us already?
{#Sorry}

had to bump this up to a 9.  really like this song.  sentiment of the lyrics (chorus) is a bit disturbing though... 

HAUNTING AND YUMMY {#Hungry}
 Josephine wrote:
A Beautiful, Simple, Subtle, Moving, Powerful experience{#Sunny} The song and the movie.

  {#High-five}


 sporkster wrote:
I love love love this scene in the movie. 
 
Me too - brilliant! {#Whistle}
best one i heard off this album yet.
 PeaceInIraq wrote:
Hi Mad City. Miss that town. Love this song. {#Daisy}
 

Hello! {#Wave} You won't miss it when we're under 100+ inches of snow again, but yeah, Madison is pretty rockin'.

Still love this song...
She kinda sounds like Bjork in the beginning.
I love love love this scene in the movie. 
Oh!!! This is a lovely song, just lovely and a wonderful movie...if you haven't seen it, try to see it soon.
Hi Mad City. Miss that town. Love this song. {#Daisy}
 azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 

If by unrequited, you mean Glen's character's girlfriend left him, then yeah. If you meant Marketa's character didn't love him, then no. I think she wanted to be friends from the beginning.

This movie made me cry over the fact that I haven't been writing music and wishing that I could find my musical soulmate. I love all these songs.
Spoiler alert!

 
azdcryan wrote:
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.
 


Thank God, the HYPE is gone, so I can enjoy this again ...

OScar 
I'd love to hear more from this soundtrack, PLEASE. :)
Oh ouiiiii!
Wow, so cool to hear this on RP, and it has made me want to watch that wonderful film again! 
Once - one of the best unrequited love stories ever caught on film...raw and brilliant musical talents...well "acted"...tremendous start to finish.


 Finn_Ninja wrote:
Yay!  My favorite song from one of my favorite movies!  Thank you, RP. {#Daisy}
 

No, the best song is "Gold", which is pure magic, but this song is very good.  The album as a whole is wonderful, and portrays the emotions and relational conflicts of the film very well.  A truly amazing collaboration!
Yay!  My favorite song from one of my favorite movies!  Thank you, RP. {#Daisy}
Absolutely gorgeous, thanks for playing RPBill!!
Gorgeous!
No comments? Go see the movie (Once) and support Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
Please watch this movie - 5 stars!
one of the best "musical" movies ever, fabulous!
Loved this movie!