Glen Hansard Quotes

A collection of quotes by Glen Hansard.

Glen Hansard is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, and musician. He was born on April 21, 1970, in Dublin, Ireland. Hansard began his musical career at a young age, busking on the streets of Dublin before forming the band The Frames in 1990. With their distinct blend of folk, rock, and alternative music, The Frames became one of Ireland's most beloved bands.

Hansard gained international recognition for his role in the critically acclaimed film "Once" in 2007, where he also composed and performed the Academy Award-winning song "Falling Slowly." This success propelled his solo career and he released several solo albums, including "Rhythm and Repose" in 2012 and "Didn't He Ramble" in 2015.

Known for his passionate and heartfelt performances, Glen Hansard's music often explores themes of love, loss, and personal introspection. His soulful, raw vocals and intricate guitar work have captivated audiences around the world.

Aside from his music career, Hansard has also acted in films such as "The Commitments" and "The Other Side of Sleep." He continues to tour and record music, collaborating with various artists and contributing to soundtracks for movies and TV shows.

Glen Hansard's talent, authenticity, and unwavering dedication to his craft have firmly established him as a respected figure in the music industry and a cherished artist amongst his fans.

Sadness is a very interesting idea, this idea of sadness bei

Sadness is a very interesting idea, this idea of sadness being some kind of default setting that artists will go into. And then I started thinking about this idea of sadness and happiness, and the idea that sadness is very loud, and happiness is quiet.

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My dad was quiet, angry, shut down. So my thing is: I expres

My dad was quiet, angry, shut down. So my thing is: I express everything that's there. I want to get it all out.

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Dad

If you don't mark your successes, the day your ship comes in

If you don't mark your successes, the day your ship comes in could be just another day at the office, and there's no poetry in that.

Glen Hansard

Poetry

The moment of drifting into thought has been so clipped by m

The moment of drifting into thought has been so clipped by modern technology. Our lives are filled with distraction with smartphones and all the rest. People are so locked into not being present.

Glen Hansard

Technology

Our imagination just needs space. It's all it needs, that mo

Our imagination just needs space. It's all it needs, that moment where you just sort of stare into the distance where your brain gets to sort of somehow rise up.

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Imagination

The muse holds no appointments. You can never call on it. I

The muse holds no appointments. You can never call on it. I don't understand people who get up at 9 o'clock in the morning, put on the coffee and sit down to write.

Glen Hansard

Morning

You know, when I was a kid waiting on the bus, I remember th

You know, when I was a kid waiting on the bus, I remember that was when I imagined my life. I imagined everything that I was gonna be when I grew up and I imagined all of these amazing journeys and amazing people I'd meet. Of course, all of it has kind of come to fruition.

Glen Hansard

Amazing

And for some reason, when I'm sad, I do listen to Leonard Co

And for some reason, when I'm sad, I do listen to Leonard Cohen, I do listen to Joni Mitchell. I do find myself going to the music that's actually reflecting my mood, as opposed to sticking on Motown, which might actually bring my mood up.

Glen Hansard

Sad