The Swell Season: Low Rising video
If you’ve seen the independent film Once, you’re probably familiar with The Swell Season. In case you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favor and find a friend who has a copy. In the film the main characters rent out a studio in Dublin and record an album. But what made Once so unique is that Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová were actually playing the instruments in the film, and performing as The Swell Season in real life.
The Swell Season released their third album, Strict Joy, last week on October 27. This is their first album as The Swell Season since their success with Once and the movie’s soundtrack. They’re currently on an international tour and won’t rest until the end of February, 2010.
Here is the video for Low Rising, directed by Sam Beam of Iron & Wine.