I just lost my mind and spent two hours recording "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova on the ukulele and accordion. Wanna hear it? It's such a great song that it's hard to completely butcher it (although I gave it my best shot). Play it here, or right-clicking on it should allow you to save and open it in iTunes.
I am reminded that I don't mind making a semi-fool of myself in public (a total fool — yes, I hate that. But I'm not shy about certain things, like having a great time making music as well as I can, all by myself).
For those who'd like the ukulele chords, they're C, F, Am, and G. Super simple.
(Also, if you haven't seen the movie "Once" from which this song is taken, you totally should.)
WonderMike says
It’s AWESOME!!! You have a FABULOUS voice.
Samantha says
I love it! Making music is good for the soul!!!
Lynn in Tucson says
Love that song. You do it justice.
Beverly says
Beautiful. Fucking beautiful.
dawn says
That was really good, you have a pretty voice.
Adrienne says
Lovely! You sound beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
Sonya says
Love the movie, love the song and LOVE YOUR VOICE (and ukelele)!!!
Sarah says
That was lovely.
Kristin Miller says
Can’t believe that was you singing. Absolutely beautiful.
meg says
You did a wonderful job! This song comes on my Pandora station every now and then when I am working at my LYS. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it! (Your verson did too.)
Laurie says
That was beautiful Rachel. I really envy you your voice.
Cari says
When I grow up I want to be able to sing like you.
LoriO says
I thought that was great, and I love that song. Also, I just finished your first book. It was the first kindle book I ever purchased, and I must say I really enjoyed it. Knitter, Writer, Singer. Bravo!
Jean Moss says
Great movie, great song and great job done singing it. It’s on my list of ones to learn.
toni in florida says
I love it! And now it lives in my iTunes and on my iPod. (Nice job with the mixing, too, which can’t have been too easy, given the different elements.)
If you lived here in Florida, I’d totally draft you to sing with my friends and me… perhaps as part of our singing wench act! (We call ourselves Just Desserts.)
Kaitlin says
Love it! Glad you took the plunge and posted. ๐
Just stunning.
sUsAn says
This is awesome!!! I love this song and just started playing the uke so you have inspired me to tackle this song. Thx for sharing!
sUsAn says
Rachael, what is the strumming pattern you used?
Naomi says
That sounded really good! Totally not the “Falling Slowly” I was expecting, though. (I’m familiar with one by Coope, Boyes, and Simpson.)
LaurieM says
I love that song and I almost didn’t click the link because I didn’t want to hear it butchered. But I did click, and I’m glad I did.
Deborah says
Great voice, Rachael! (And I’m a voice professor…. ๐
carolyn says
hey pretty lady. it’s so nice to hear you! it’s been ages. ๐ even if this song is so saptastic, I can BARELY get through it. ๐
Carrie says
Omg love love love. Your voice is so rich and lovely, girlie. That was gorgeous.
cockeyed says
fantastic! love it!!
Tanya says
Beautiful, Rachel. You have a lovely voice. As a fellow (sister? not sure the female equiv) accordion player, I would love to hear More Accordion. What fun.
silvia says
Lovely! You did a great job!
Marketa has a new album out…you should be able to hear a bit here:
http://mplayer.pastemagazine.com/issues/week-15/articles#article=/issues/week-15/articles/marketa-irglova-alone-with-everybody
Kara says
Wow! You have a fantastic voice! So talented!
Kelli says
You did a great job!! I love this song!
Janet says
Is that you singing? You sound GOOD!
Pickyknitter says
Will Lala mind if I follow you around like a puppy? /swoon
Angie says
Beautiful.