Glen Hansard was memorialized at a funeral held in Dublin on Tuesday. During the ceremony, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder joined Hansard’s Swell Season collaborator Markéta Irglová and members of The Frames for a performance of “The Song of Good Hope” in tribute to the late musician.
Eddie Vedder and Hansard collaborated frequently for more than 15 years. In addition to regularly opening for Vedder, Hansard contributed to Vedder’s second solo album, 2011’s Ukulele Songs, as well as the soundtrack to the 2021 film Flag Day. Hansard was also a member of Vedder’s backing band, The Earthlings, which accompanied him on tour in 2022.
Personal Connection
Hansard was also close to Vedder’s daughter, Olivia, referring to him as “an uncle, collaborator, friend, bonus dad, and favorite singer.”
Career Highlights
Markéta Irglová collaborated with Hansard in The Swell Season and co-starred with him in the 2007 film Once, earning an Academy Award for Best Original Song for their song “Falling Slowly.”
Hansard died early on July 29th following a motorcycle crash outside Dublin. He was 56 years old.
The funeral performance of “The Song of Good Hope” by Eddie Vedder, Markéta Irglová, members of The Frames, and others was a beautiful tribute to the late musician. The ceremony was a celebration of Hansard’s life and career, and the performance was a fitting way to honor his memory. With his contributions to Pearl Jam and The Swell Season, as well as his work on films like Once and Flag Day, Hansard left a lasting impact on the music industry. His legacy will continue to be felt through his music and the memories of those who knew him.
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