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Oscars: “Once” Wins Best Song, Blanchett’s Dylan Defeated

2/25/08, 10:40 am EST

The little movie (and soundtrack) that could just kept on doing at last night’s Academy Awards ceremony, as Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova’s “Falling Slowly” from the film Once took home the prize for Best Original Song. “Falling Slowly” beat out three tunes from Enchanted and one from August Rush – plus non-nominated songs from Eddie Vedder’s Into The Wild soundtrack – to win the Oscar, adding another trophy to sit beside the Grammy Hansard and Irglova won earlier this month in the same category. Also on Rock Daily’s radar was Cate Blanchett’s Best Supporting Actress bid for portraying a faux Bob Dylan in I’m Not There. Despite being an assumed favorite, Blanchett lost out to dark horse Tilda Swinton for her role in Michael Clayton. In case you missed the Academy Awards because you were too busy watching The Wire or Rock of Love 2, or if you just want to relive the action, Peter Travers has you covered with his Oscars Live Blog.

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kglo77 | 3/11/2008, 9:52 am EST

This was the best surprise of the Oscars! And they were stunning, except the song is even more so when it’s just them and the two instruments, with Glen’s voice unleashed — the orchestra was a bit much. One thing — Swell Season has already been on tour. I saw them in DC back in November — amazing show, even more amazing is Glen live. Now I’m really excited about seeing The Frames…

Nick | 2/25/2008, 9:52 pm EST

No one is more deserving of anything than Glen and Mar. Brilliant performance. Bravo! I don’t think, however, they won a grammy.

Mike/Houston,TX. | 2/25/2008, 7:08 pm EST

Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglove were stunning and stole the show! In fact, they stole everything but the cameras! The pure beauty of their harmonizing was cosmic and the ultimate highlight of the Academy Awards. They deserve the Oscar.

Seth | 2/25/2008, 6:32 pm EST

No one deserved it more than Glen and Marketa. Good for them.

Seth | 2/25/2008, 6:32 pm EST

No one deserved it more than Glen and Marketa. Good for them.

Anonymous | 2/25/2008, 4:51 pm EST

i saw them playing in an cinema, that was awesome. And the movie is really good…so they worth it

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