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The Swell Season, 'Low Rising' -- Video Premiere

The Swell SeasonWhen Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are together, something magical happens. It was seen in their film, 'Once,' and it's heard in the heartfelt harmonies of their music. But in their new video for 'Low Rising,' the opening track from their recently released album, 'Strict Joy,' the couple that they play is clearly disillusioned, and it's heartbreaking to see.

The duo, collectively known as the Swell Season, find themselves going through their daily motions in the video -- eating eggs and toast, putting the tea kettle on the stove -- with a literal cloud over their heads that's silently infiltrating everything they do. The visualization matches the song's heavy yet hopeful tone when in the end, they step outside and see it's raining on everything and not just them. A smile and an embrace make it seem like things will be all right after all, and the feeling of enchantment returns.

At the time of their album release, things are certainly more than all right for the Swell Season. Hansard and Irglova are currently on tour promoting 'Strict Joy,' kicking things off last night in Milwaukee. Catch them on the road after watching the exclusive premiere of 'Low Rising' below.



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Erisvaldo

Simplismente maravilhoso, uma canção muito linda e uma armonia muito bonita do homem e a natureza. Parabéns!

October 18 2010 at 7:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kc

The song is about being really honest and saying that he wants both the best of times and the worst of times with her...just so long as she is there with him. Or am i misreading it?

January 21 2010 at 2:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jane Siegrist

I have made friends with so many Swell Seasons fans since I saw them in concert! God does work in mysterious ways!

December 02 2009 at 12:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jane Siegrist

You guys are like angels from heaven! God so blessed you! You are my favorite group of all time! Saw you in Seattle Nov. 22 2009 for my 42nd birthday! You made my year.

December 01 2009 at 11:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adam

Such a great video idea, absolutely loved it and Marketa looked so beautiful, even when soaked...it's those eyes. She looks sooo young for 21. But, I wonder if Glen really let his guitar get wet.

November 05 2009 at 3:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Karen Roach

We just got back to Lexington KY after a night in Indy to see The Swell Season. The most amazing passion filled concert I have seen in years………………….! No, ever!!! I loved listening to the unfolding of vignettes of people’s lives in song. Glen, it was great talking to you after the concert. Wish we could have all gone out to breakfast for a good crack. Thanks for the leaf…the kind words and your smile. Enjoy the ring and hope to see you guys in Dublin sometime. The Roaches

November 03 2009 at 5:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Akira

These guys are too awesome for words. I saw them last night and it was absolutely brilliant. I talked to them after the show, and it was great. Sometimes you meet your idols and they turn out to be jerks. Not so with Glen and Marketa. They are just awesome people.

November 03 2009 at 1:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mary

I have been waiting for a new release. Glad to see they are still working together. Love the video Love the music!!

November 02 2009 at 8:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barbara

Loved the movie Once. I saw them in Milwaukee last year and again last night. They and their music are special!

November 02 2009 at 8:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
shirley

this video spoke to me more than any other has,, i "got it" and i thank you .. your music touches my soul..

November 02 2009 at 7:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply