KD Lang, for me, does this song best. I have listened to numerous covers, but I must say that if there is anything 'magical' about the song it would be the word "Hallelujah". It's interesting watching non Christians sing that word with such passion.
@elias909antonas Wikipedia: Hallelujah, also spelled halleluiah, halleluyah, and the Latin form alleluia are transliterations of the Hebrew word הללויה (Modern halleluya, Tiberian halləlûyāh) meaning "Praise Yah".[1] The last syllable is from the first two letters of the name of God, YHWH, written JHVH in Latin). Hallelujah is found primarily in the book of Psalms. The word is used in Judaism as part of the Hallel prayers.
I'm re-discovering this song tonight--and found this interview. My compliments to the writer & composer of this wonderful piece--redemptive, yes. I have some ideas about this music and what it represents. The use of language, symbol, the musical idiom, the blend of pop and traditional motiffs. Oh my gosh, what am i saying? I love it. Love you, Leonard. Thanks...
My God! Who the heck are you? Finally an interviewer that know his subject, his works, contemporaries and influences. You pulled up quotes from previous interviews and used them as relevant springboards for new questions, AND you knew who Alberta Hunter was. Your knowledge and enthusiasm obviously put Mr. Cohen at ease and made for an interview that was a PLEASURE to watch. Thank you
@broomenpenny I agree with your evaluation.... the interview was thoughtful, patient, informed and revealing... Cohen is a fascinating subject and it was good to see the discussion in capable hands
that scene in the Watchmen with (that) song, is amazing. Perfectly placed, because that's exactly how I'd feel to be makin love to that amazing woman.
Can you imagine if his song "The Future" gets the same attention..i'd love to hear kd lang singing "give me murder, anal sex...i've seen the future baby...it is murder"
Great submission. Thanks for posting. All fantastic. I do like at the end, when the crew is breaking down the set, Leonard asks the producer, "Did we get anything interesting? We can go back and do some more..."
The crew laughs, as everyone knows they just recorded a real gem. I agree.
like her or not, when Courtney Love played in London she said : "now I'm gonna do a cover of Leonard Cohen, thank fuck it's not Hallelujah" and she played Take This Longing. I'm sick of hearing that song in films and covered by douchebags from X factor, can't they use other songs from him, there's so many good ones!
@multical100 Yeah the chords match. When he says "it goes like this: the fourth, ( he plays F which is the fourth) the fifth (plays G which is the fifth) the minor fall (plays A minor) the major lift (plays F major) I always thought that was one of the most genius parts of the song :)
What a great human being...
hunkabuggy 1 day ago
Oh thank u very mutch. I bow. Olivia from RadioSSC.de
TheRadioSSC 3 weeks ago
Is the full interview available somewhere? sure like to hear what he says about Tim Buckley.
Burnuzzi 3 weeks ago
@Burnuzzi Search for "Leonard Cohen Interview" here. The first result that comes up is what you are looking for.
stillilllife 2 weeks ago
Modesty personified!
BlingworldPete 1 month ago
Cohen was asked "what is magical" and he said he didn't know. Everybody knows about Jeff Buckley who was fantastic.
elias909antonas 1 month ago
@elias909antonas He then proceeds to mention Jeff Buckley.
Pilaf1984 1 month ago
Maybe everybody Is singing it because of jeff !!!!!! Hello dickhead.
gartify 1 month ago
KD Lang, for me, does this song best. I have listened to numerous covers, but I must say that if there is anything 'magical' about the song it would be the word "Hallelujah". It's interesting watching non Christians sing that word with such passion.
elias909antonas 1 month ago
@elias909antonas Wikipedia: Hallelujah, also spelled halleluiah, halleluyah, and the Latin form alleluia are transliterations of the Hebrew word הללויה (Modern halleluya, Tiberian halləlûyāh) meaning "Praise Yah".[1] The last syllable is from the first two letters of the name of God, YHWH, written JHVH in Latin). Hallelujah is found primarily in the book of Psalms. The word is used in Judaism as part of the Hallel prayers.
lawdavisut 3 weeks ago
@elias909antonas
@lawdavisut already gave you a little summary, but the word "Hallelujah" was originally used in Judaism.
americandropout 1 week ago
I'm re-discovering this song tonight--and found this interview. My compliments to the writer & composer of this wonderful piece--redemptive, yes. I have some ideas about this music and what it represents. The use of language, symbol, the musical idiom, the blend of pop and traditional motiffs. Oh my gosh, what am i saying? I love it. Love you, Leonard. Thanks...
quillj 1 month ago
My God! Who the heck are you? Finally an interviewer that know his subject, his works, contemporaries and influences. You pulled up quotes from previous interviews and used them as relevant springboards for new questions, AND you knew who Alberta Hunter was. Your knowledge and enthusiasm obviously put Mr. Cohen at ease and made for an interview that was a PLEASURE to watch. Thank you
broomenpenny 1 month ago 4
@broomenpenny I agree with your evaluation.... the interview was thoughtful, patient, informed and revealing... Cohen is a fascinating subject and it was good to see the discussion in capable hands
JerichoDitch2 1 month ago
Nice clip, but I'd say "Suzanne" is his most famous song.
wmlbrown 2 months ago
he obviously hasn't heard Alexandra Burke's version..... Not that she had all that much to do with it though
Missapphirefly 2 months ago
can u post a link for the whole interview?
falloversteve 2 months ago
that scene in the Watchmen with (that) song, is amazing. Perfectly placed, because that's exactly how I'd feel to be makin love to that amazing woman.
goodhumourwagon 2 months ago
Can you imagine if his song "The Future" gets the same attention..i'd love to hear kd lang singing "give me murder, anal sex...i've seen the future baby...it is murder"
dropkickchesterator 2 months ago
Great submission. Thanks for posting. All fantastic. I do like at the end, when the crew is breaking down the set, Leonard asks the producer, "Did we get anything interesting? We can go back and do some more..."
The crew laughs, as everyone knows they just recorded a real gem. I agree.
MikeInTheValley 3 months ago
Why doesn't he just say things song was really written for Jeff Buckley? Cause his version is the only one worth listening too!
nat00ben06 3 months ago
@nat00ben06 Garbage
liuzhou 2 months ago
like her or not, when Courtney Love played in London she said : "now I'm gonna do a cover of Leonard Cohen, thank fuck it's not Hallelujah" and she played Take This Longing. I'm sick of hearing that song in films and covered by douchebags from X factor, can't they use other songs from him, there's so many good ones!
pierreerichexum 3 months ago
Interesting interview. Thanks for uploading it.
SmolderingRuin 3 months ago
The interviewer is Jian Ghomeshi formerly of the Canadian band Moxy Fruvous
orrfhan 3 months ago
Interviewer is also very good.
UglyPlanet 3 months ago
The magic of Hallelujah is the minor fall and major lift
caseyspaos 3 months ago
@caseyspaos Agreed .When David played, great things happened. Also the notes mirror the minor fall of men against the major lift of God.
multical100 3 months ago
@multical100 Yeah the chords match. When he says "it goes like this: the fourth, ( he plays F which is the fourth) the fifth (plays G which is the fifth) the minor fall (plays A minor) the major lift (plays F major) I always thought that was one of the most genius parts of the song :)
Romancandle5929 3 months ago 8
Great interview. love cohen but also like the guy asking. He does a very good job creating a comfortable atmophere and he knows his stuff.
Ryphius 3 months ago
I love this guy he's got such 'amazing soul' and like him I too am a big fan of Alberta Hunter!
TheHooDooQueen 4 months ago
What about john cale? give him some cred ppl
JBHoughtaling 4 months ago
@JBHoughtaling wonderful version. John Cale gets a lot of props for things other than his singing, but his voice is great and his cover shows that.
ultramouse 3 months ago
"Only Dylan recognised it at first."
Why does that not surprise me.
ShamanMick 4 months ago 25
what kids should really be listening to
TheTravelfool 4 months ago
he's very humble and so gifted
lostnalone 1 year ago 27
he looks so young once he smiles
optimusripe 1 year ago 5
Wonderful interview - both men like strings of the same instrument...
jolangjolang 1 year ago 3