Hallelujah - Sophie Berkal-Sarbit - 7 Arts - Exclusive!

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The exquisite colours of Sophie Berkal-Sarbit's voice are the icing on the cake of one of the most magical versions of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" that has ever been recorded. Bill King's masterful piano work and completely inspired production couches this young, fresh voice in a web of beauty that transports one to a higher level.

Elaine Overholt -- Big Voice Studio (Chicago, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, The Producers) Oprah Winfrey Network

"Sophie's Hallelujah is heavenly. Her voice is sweet and true with a haunting nostalgia that carries you far away."

Gloria Martin
Entertainment Editor
680 NEWS/Rogers National Radio Network

Sophie Berkal - Sarbit's tender vocals brings a new emotional purity to Leonard Cohen's classic lyrics. Her version of Hallelujah is simply beautiful.

Dave Charles JAZZ.FM91

In splendid voice as always on "Hallelujah", Sophie Berkal-Sarbit mines new glory from the Cohen classic - just as she has infused the Canadian music scene with the excitement and enthusiasm of the next generation of jazz stars.

Mark Rheaume CBC Radio

"All I can say about Sophie Berkal and the mesmerizing version of this song is 'Hallelujah' ! for offering the best rendition ever recorded."

Sandy Graham
C.O.O. Cashbox Canada

"The oft-covered Leonard Cohen classic "Hallelujah" is given a vibrant and refreshing interpretation by fast-rising young jazz songstress Sophie Berkal-Sarbit. Sparse piano and Sophie's pure and haunting vocals are perfectly complemented with soaring strings. A winner."

Freelance music journalist Kerry Doole (Exclaim!, Words + Music)

" This very moving. Sophie breathes fresh life into the lyrics. I'm sure Cohen would enthusiastically approve".

Geoff Chapman (Whole Note Magazine)

Produced by Bill King and George Rondina
Arrangement: Bill King
Strings: Christian Howes Strings

Video production was produced through Christopher Gentile Productions.
Directing and story design created Christopher Gentile
www.christophergentile.ca

Camera DOP David Suddaby
Camera Arri Alexa provided by Robert Burt Productions
Studio 17 Noble Street Studios Studio One
Posting PPD Post Producers Digital Toronto
Strings: Donald Quan, Charmaine Louis and Mark Korven
Assistant to director: Stephen Smith

Christopher Gentile is a long time Commercial Video Director in Toronto .and owns
and operates Christopher Gentile Productions/Photography
Recorded at Number 9 Studios
Engineer - Bernie Cisternas

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[MsMiraculos]

This is lovely, but then the song is lovely. If I'm honest, I like her jazz repertoire more than this. One thign is for sure... she knows how to sing.

[mariepelcova]

Krásné, krásné, krásné Pelcovi

[abudlovsky]

WOW - absolutely beautiful! 

[dbudlovsky]

PHENOMENAL!!! TRULY!!!



[1monicachapman]

Spectacular video! CONGRATS Sophie and Bill, together with the creative team behind you! You're on your way to the big time Sophie! Much Love,Monica.<3

[YolaVinc]

thank you very beautiful song composed in these festivals heat up our hearts to all I want ...

[YolaVinc]

thank you very beautiful song composed

[1monicachapman]

Beautiful video,vocals,artistry, and piano accompanying by Bill King.I watch this video over and over! A masterpiece!

[ryanalbre]

@Boo28706 I think what he was trying to say was exactly what you saying. He was just stating that hes not a god fearing man, but can still be moved by a song about god

[Boo28706]

@squeeeeeeenis whats that got to do with you being an atheist. it's a song it's supposed to move you.