FunkyBeats Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 After careful consideration I have to say that even through my jamband/progressive rock influences, as a musician, my favourite show at the Ottawa Bluesfest was The Swell Season. I bailed on Rush against my instincts to see this show and I absolutely loved it. What great musicians, brilliant show!I'm listening to their stuff right now and I am awed at the beauty...FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipzoso Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Its scary how similar my thoughts and actions are. I too bailed on Rush out of pure instinct and I too think that Swell Season was my favorite show of Bfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 This isn't surpring news. Please tell me you two clowns have seen the film, Once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 out of ALL the shows at bluesfest, the Swell Season was your favourite, or just that day? All I've heard about that show was the terrible timing for the show thanks to sound bleeding from the other stages. There were some amazing performances throughout bluesfest and the swell season day was 1 of 3 I didn't make it out for. If I had, I'm sure I would have been at their stage too.If that's all you've seen of the Swell Season, I hope you take the opportunity to see them in a theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Yup, catch them while you can. I caught them for the third time recently. At the Queen Elizabeth Theatre show in Toronto it was always a joy to watch them on stage and see their great songs performed in a relatively intimate setting. For me, after the three shows now, I am ready to see Glenn perform with his band The Frames and get away from the Swell Season stuff. I thought a lot of the `magic` between Glenn and Marketa has fizzled and just doesn`t resonate in the same way as before. Do see the film Once as Jaimoe mentioned. Such a great movie and music. Nothing like that scene in the recording studio when they are recording and the band kicks in ... mmmmmgood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipzoso Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Haha yes I have seen the film.Friends mom knew they were coming to Bfest -> knew I was big music and film fan -> recommended and lent me Once -> I saw it loved it -> I bailed on Rush to see them...Even with all the problems they were suffering from during their set, the sincerity and emotion resonated with me the most in the "wow" kind of way than any other act. I could only imagine the exponential awesomeness it must be to see them in their own right at a concert hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Members of the Frames normally perform in the Swell Season. They did at the Massey Hall and Danforth Music Hall shows I attended. Still, I'd love to be at a Frames club show.I heard some brand new Swell Season the other night while sitting on a bar patio and fucking loved it. The magic has just evolved and matured a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Man commits suicide at Swell Season concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 that is f'd up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Totally f'd up is right. Nice for him that he's no longer suffering, but to now scar all those who had to witness it. What a fucking selfish bastard. Wonder if he did it after "Falling Slowly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Wonder if he did it after "Falling Slowly" ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/20/swell-season-suicide-crow_n_689745.html"Sung says the man left a friend in the audience around 10 p.m. and soon appeared on a roof that covers the stage. Witnesses say he jumped off the roof and landed on stage near the band's lead singer, Glen Hansard."The video is NOT of the jump, don't worry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 i wondered how youtube would play a part. that's haunting. that's also such a very clear picture of what we read. fack.From what I read, Glen walked over to check on him. I can't help to think that other dudes would run away. I would want Glen around for any emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) I would want Glen around for any emergency. I keep a singer/songwriter in my car in case something comes up. An awesome tool for everything from changing a tire to having backup around in case a fight breaks out... Edited August 21, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I keep a singer/songwriter in my car in case something comes up. An awesome tool for everything from changing a tire to having backup around in case a fight breaks out...Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I keep a singer/songwriter in my car in case something comes up. An awesome tool for everything from changing a tire to having backup around in case a fight breaks out...Aloha' date='Brad[/quote']unless, of course, that singer/songwriter is ryan adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I keep a singer/songwriter in my car in case something comes up. An awesome tool for everything from changing a tire to having backup around in case a fight breaks out...Aloha' date='Brad[/quote']unless, of course, that singer/songwriter is ryan adams. True. He's still a tool though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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