The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2007 Irish musical romance film Once, which starred Hansard and Irglová, and for which it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards. His performance was more scaled back than the original studio recording and simply featured Hansard on guitar providing the vocals and Colm Mac Con Iomaire on the violin. After almost getting her acceptance speech skipped and almost not getting to say a word for her acceptance at the 2008 ceremony after their Oscar win, Irglova made a speech about the song in which at the end of the speech she says, "This song was written from a perspective of hope, and hope at the end of the day connects us all, no matter how different we are..."Earlier the song's eligibility for an Oscar was in dispute because it had been performed and recorded prior to the release of The song also has been covered by the operatic pop group In April 2015, as a one-time promotional event for the Toronto stage production of The song was covered by husband and wife duo, actors Response to "Falling Slowly" was generally positive. The performance was held on February 4th, 2013, in support of Josh's All That Echoes album release. Host Ryan Tubridy, who recently recovered from COVID-19, introduced the emotional song by saying: "This is for the 288 Irish men and women who are no longer with us and may they rest in peace." Hansard performed the song on the Late Late Show on RTÉ One as Ireland's death toll reached 288. It has since climbed to 334. However, his recent performance on the Late Late Show is especially poignant given the situation in Ireland at present. Glen Hansard plays the song Falling Slowly from The Frames album The Cost (2006) and the … His performance with Markéta Irglóva in Once is particularly memorable. "Falling Slowly" is a song in the indie folk and indie rock genres that was written, composed and performed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. The show is a staple of Friday night television in Ireland and is usually filmed in front of a live audience. "For the 288 Irish men and women who are no longer with us, and may they rest in peace".It was performed on a subdued Late Late Show. Glen Hansard's and Marketa Irglova's performances of "Falling Slowly" on screen and on stage amazed so many people that even After Kris Allen's performance of "Falling Slowly" on The song was featured prominently on the Fox show, “ The song was also recorded by Hansard's band The Frames. Glen Hansard performed a moving rendition of his hit song "Falling Slowly" on Friday night as a touching tribute to those who have died from COVID-19. It now acts as a one-stop-shop for COVID-19 information, uplifting stories, and tear-jerking musical performances that honor the dead and those working on the frontlines. This version was recorded live from The Allen Room at Lincoln Center in New York, NY. Become a Friend of IrishCentral - help us to continue bringing Ireland to youHow Maureen O’Hara said a final farewell to John WayneCoronavirus live updates: Northern Ireland reports first death in nearly a monthIrish set to ban US citizens from flights to Ireland starting this weekWays to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that don't involve a pub Knock Shrine to close for what would be its busiest day of the yearWays to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that don't involve a pub Man accused of killing Irish cop found guilty of involvement with robberyA version of the Eurovison Song Contest is coming to America© Copyright 2020 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved.Hansard performed the song on the Late Late Show. However, the show has been filmed without a studio audience for a number of weeks to comply with social distancing guidelines. This session was recorded in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on November 1, 2006. "Falling Slowly," from the album, All That Echoes, out now. Hansard achieved international fame with the song and scooped an Oscar in 2008 for Best Original Song when it appeared in the movie "Once."