"Once," Twice, and Many Times More

My beautiful and brilliant wife picked up an incredible movie at Blockbuster the other night. If you have not seen "Once" be prepared for some awesome music. Not a musical, though the songs overpower the story, "Once" features the music of Glen Hansard, front-man for the Irish band The Frames. We have already purchased the soundtrack from iTunes and have listened to it several times since last night. The passionate explosion at the end of "Say it To Me Now," the blissful glissando of "Gold," the sweet Casio (effect) keyboard on "Fallen from the Sky," the aching, heartrending melody of "If You Want Me" and the greatness of "Falling Slowly" are just a few of the highlights from the album. Highlights! Every song is fantastic. I almost feel bad not mentioning "When You're Mind's Made Up" and "The Hill." Seriously...it's that good. And I just found out (while trying to find how to play several songs on guitar) that "Falling Slowly" is nominated for an Academy Award this year. Check out the film. Immediately buy the soundtrack. Bathe in the ecstasy that is musical genius.