Glen Hansard is Handsome.

inthepresenceofothers:

Glen Hansard - “Philander”

merlin:

tedfromtheinternet:

In a recent B2W Dan and Merlin talk about memory and why we remember really weird stupid shit while important things worth remembering disappear from our brains. Then this morning in the shower I realized I was able to do Fred’s entire 2 minute routine without missing a word, and later at work I had a hard time with some really simple HTML that I’ve been writing for years.

So what I’m saying is that if you’re having a party, I’ll come do this routine for $20 because that’s the only thing in my brain.

“I can’t do my WORK!”

ww24flinching:

We’re yelling at dogs and Getting a grip, grab your Iam’s Shakeables and strap in!

Sorry I haven’t been posting much lately… Check this podcast out while you’re waiting for me to accrue some content

Anonymous asked: My name is also Chris... And I love Glen Hansard too, he is my idol... It was very weird stumbling upon this site seeing the line "My name is Chris, and I love Glen Hansard", cause that sums me up! I wondered for a minute if i made this site during a glen fugue state or something... hahahaha I guess this is for asking questions, so I'll come up with one here... Have you seen him live yet? I'm sure you have. I just saw him for the solo tour, also saw the Frames and SS in '11 and '10 (i think?)

Haha that’s great! Yes, I’ve seen him a few times. Swell Season at the Paramount in ‘09, Swell Season at Mountain Winery in ‘10, and his solo set at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass last month!

tkshaw:

Today’s song du jour:
  The Frames - Headlong

onlyrealmusic:

The Swell Season - Red Chord (Studio Session)

thevintageguitars:

TAKAMINE NP15 “The Horse”

Purchased in a Dublin music shop in 1990, the Horse has had quite a ride over the past 20 years. It first served as Glen’s street companion as he busked for a living on Grafton Street.  That year also saw the formation of The Frames (named for all the bicycle frames around Glen’s house), one of the most influential bands on the thriving Dublin music scene at the time.

As The Horse worked harder and harder, its working class cred began to show, as a hole started to develop in the cedar top where Glen’s fingernails and pick fell naturally on the thin finish. By that time Glen had developed a bond with the guitar, so rather than put it out to pasture, he just kept playing it. Today, it’s one of the most recognizable and iconic instruments in guitardom.

In 2009, The Horse required its first visit to the repair shop to fix a loose brace and stabilize the top.  Glen was a bit apprehensive, but the repair was a success and Glen praised the work of California luthier, Bernie Tusko.

Glen’s NP15 was an early model in the Takamine Natural Series. These guitars feature a solid cedar top, no pickguard and a thin satin finish for maximum freedom of vibration. The NP15 is no longer made, but has a close relative in the ETN10C. 

eelum:

this is my favorite okay I’m done minus a video and a detailed text post 

Went to Hardly Strictly today and had my world rocked by the greatest man in existence. I have never regretted going to see him. Even Santa Clara.

When Your Mind’s Made Up, The Swell Season

This is my favorite video of them!

Anonymous asked: Howdy! Do you want to run your fingers through Glen's hair and grab a handful of those fantastic ginger curls as much as I do?

as a straight man, I feel weird answering this but…. yeah!