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Marketa Irglova

September 23rd, 2014

Genre:
Alternative

Years Active:
'00s, '10s






Marketa Irglova

Biography

A vocalist and talented multi-instrumentalist, Markéta Irglová's musical career began with a chance meeting and a garden party. Born in 1988, the Czech musician began playing piano and guitar at a young age, and was only 13 when her parents met Glen Hansard, vocalist and guitarist for the Irish rock band the Frames. At a party hosted by Irglová's parents, Hansard heard the young girl sing the Frames song "Star Star"; the next day, Irglová was performing the song with the band on-stage. After recording a version of the track for inclusion on the Frames' live album The Breadcrumb Trail, Irglová began writing and recording her own songs while also performing with Hansard throughout the Czech Republic. In addition to performing together in the United States and Ireland, Irglová and Hansard recorded an eponymous album together under the name the Swell Season, which was released in 2006. The pair later garnered world-wide attention when they starred and performed in Once, an award-winning and critically acclaimed film directed by John Carney, a former Frames bassist. After the success of the film, Irglová and Hansard continued to write, perform, and record under the Swell Season moniker, recording another album, 2009’s Strict Joy. Irglová released her solo debut, Anar, in 2011, followed by Muna in 2014. . A vocalist and talented multi-instrumentalist, Markéta Irglová's musical career began with a chance meeting and a garden party. Born in 1988, the Czech musician began playing piano and guitar at a young age, and was only 13 when her parents met Glen Hansard, vocalist and guitarist for the Irish rock band the Frames. At a party hosted by Irglová's parents, Hansard heard the young girl sing the Frames song "Star Star"; the next day, Irglová was performing the song with the band on-stage. After recording a version of the track for inclusion on the Frames' live album The Breadcrumb Trail, Irglová began writing and recording her own songs while also performing with Hansard throughout the Czech Republic. In addition to performing together in the United States and Ireland, Irglová and Hansard recorded an eponymous album together under the name the Swell Season, which was released in 2006. The pair later garnered world-wide attention when they starred and performed in Once, an award-winning and critically acclaimed film directed by John Carney, a former Frames bassist. After the success of the film, Irglová and Hansard continued to write, perform, and record under the Swell Season moniker, recording another album, 2009’s Strict Joy. Irglová released her solo debut, Anar, in 2011, followed by Muna in 2014.

Top Albums


1. Muna
The Swell Season (with Marja Tuhkanen & Bertrand Galen), Glen Hansard
2. The Swell Se..
Anar, Marketa Irglova
3. Anar
While the World Burns (Ukulele Version) [feat. Marketa Irglova] - Single, Svavar Knútur
4. While the Wo..
I Sleep Alone (feat. Markéta Irglová) - Single, Charlie Straight
5. I Sleep Alon..
Mejsó (Titulní píseň z filmu Poslední z Aporveru) - Single, Marketa Irglova
6. Mejsó (Titu..
To Staci - Single, Marketa Irglova
7. To Staci - S..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
Falling SlowlyOnce (Music from the Motion..4:04$1.29
2.
Falling SlowlySwell Season (with Marja Tu..4:50$0.99
3.
This Right HereMuna5:26$1.29
4.
When Your Mind's Made UpOnce (Music from the Motion..3:41$0.99
5.
Fortune TellerMuna6:09$1.29
6.
OnceOnce (Music from the Motion..3:38$0.99
7.
GabrielMuna4:46$1.29
8.
Star, StarVečerní máj, byl lásky ..4:09$0.99
9.
MejsóMejsó (Titulní píseň z ..2:42$0.99
10.
Birds (feat. Sean Rowe)Anti Winter/11 - Sampler2:54$1.29
11.
Now You KnowAnar3:45$1.29
12.
Dokhtar GoochaniAnar4:01$1.29
13.
Last FallAnar2:25$1.29
14.
For Old Times' SakeAnar4:44$1.29
15.
Let Me Fall in LoveAnar5:33$1.29
16.
Go BackAnar3:09$1.29
17.
Divine TimingAnar3:29$1.29
18.
Only in Your HeadAnar3:02$1.29
19.
Wings of DesireAnar3:47$1.29
20.
CrossroadsAnar5:12$1.29
21.
We Are GoodAnar5:10$1.29
22.
Your CompanyAnar4:53$1.29
23.
To StaciTo Staci - Single3:22$0.99
24.
You Ain't Goin' NowhereI'm Not There (Original..3:05$0.99
25.
HillOnce (Music from the Motion..4:35$0.99

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