The Swell Season, 'Low Rising' -- Video Premiere
- Posted on Nov 2nd 2009 11:10AM by Ashley Iasimone
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When 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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