It was also so considerate of Jon Stewart to allow Marketa her moment at the Oscars (have you ever seen it done by a host before??) and I'm also grateful for it because she had one of the nicest acceptance speeches. Ever.
And with the power of the Internet and Google and my OCD, I quote Ms. Irglova:
“Hi everyone. I just want to thank you so much. This is such a big deal, not only for us, but for all other independent musicians and artists that spend most of their time struggling, and this, the fact that we’re standing here tonight, the fact that we’re able to hold this, it’s just to prove no matter how far out your dreams are, it’s possible. And, you know, fair play to those who dare to dream and don’t give up. And this song was written from a perspective of hope, and hope at the end of the day connects us all, no matter how different we are. And so thank you so much, who helped us along way. Thank you.”(from Oscar.com and watch a clip here.)
The following day I was talking to Tanji how it was such a great song... and it turns out not only does he have the mp3s on his phone already, but he's also seen the film! Grrr. I also learn there's a version done by Glen Hansard's band, The Frames.
I realized in my excitement over DL'ing an mp3, I typed "Once" as the song title, so no wonder I didn't get any hits. Then just now I could've searched if there was a movie site, which there is and you can DL the song there, too! See, whatever is happening to my faculties?!?
Tanji lent me a copy of the movie, and also of Control, a biopic of Joy Division's Ian Curtis. (I didn't know he was only 23!)
And the verdict is... I ♥ both films. Once is such a simple but beautiful modern musical. Control is also a great film about a talented musician; no wonder the style of the movie was familiar to me -- it was directed by Anton Corbijn!
Naturally, it follows that I should covet the soundtrack for Once (hope it's available here) and I'm searching like mad for Joy Division songs online.
PS. I also ♥ Wikipedia. OMG, all that useful information!!! I feel my synapses coming to life!!!
