`Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova took home the Oscar for “Best Original Song” tonight. Even with all my love for Diablo, The Coens, and all things Javier; this was the finest moment of the ceremony. It was the one moment where Hollywood showed how smart it could be, when recognized a true, deserving piece of art. It was also also the moment where Glen and Mar had their chance to shine. Marketa’s acceptance speech may, in fact, have been the BEST moment of the whole show.

Oh, and if you haven’t seen Once yet… check it out. It’s amazing.

Here is their acceptance speech:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe5ybN3eh-A&rel=1]

God Bless Mar. She always makes my day.

And here is their performance at the ceremony:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7Haa2r7ujg&rel=1]

6 Comments »

1. 

   thank goodness this won

   Comment by brandon — February 25, 2008 @ 6:39 am

2. 

   what? not a big fan of all three of those nominated songs from Enchanted? MAR!

   Comment by Just Matt — February 25, 2008 @ 6:46 am

3. 

   What bugged me throughout the whole show was cutting off the winners speeches all too soon, except the ones for best film, best actor etc. which is unfair in my opinion.

   Comment by BeeDee — February 25, 2008 @ 8:54 am

4. 

   I’m glad those two won, they deserved it, but I don’t know any of the other artist, so.

   Comment by foolofgold — February 25, 2008 @ 9:41 am

5. 

   i knew i didn’t need to watch the whole ceremony to see this performance..gooo matt!

   Comment by brandon — February 25, 2008 @ 4:03 pm

6. 

   Cool text!, man

   Comment by Fulkewu — March 24, 2008 @ 1:24 am

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