Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

My first exposure to Leonard Cohen was through Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah."  When I first heard Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," I hated it.  I didn't understand it. It was too weird for me.  I didn't like his whole talking thing.  But, over time, his albums stayed with me and I enjoyed them more and more.  I came to love his lyrics, particularly on songs like "Suzanne" and "Chelsea Hotel No. 2."  For a while, The 2 disc Essential Leonard Cohen was a fixture in my car, perfect for sitting in traffic with the windows down. 

I was incredibly excited to see the Lian Lunson documentary, "Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man."  Partially because it was about the great LC and partially because the guest stars read like my ipod: Antony, Rufus and Martha Wainwright, and U2.  I saw the movie last night and loved it.  It is a great mix of documentary and concert film.  The performances of the artists covering Leonard Cohen are great.  Antony's "If It Be Your Will" was particularly moving as was Rufus Wainwright's "Hallelujah" (although secretly I was hoping they would dig up some old footage of Jeff Buckley performing it live).  But the best performance of the movie was an incredible version of "Tower of Song" with Leonard Cohen backed by U2.

The soundtrack comes out tomorrow (July 25th) and should be incredible.  It includes all the songs played in the movie plus some extras.  I am looking forward to this one. 

Comments

[Abercrombie fitch london]

I'm Your Man
I think people must first research before writing.
he first one is very nice.. I like it very much..

were most definitely peaceful, happy, loving ... content.

[abercrombie uk]

will be happy to be proved wrong with this one.... but having done survival training during my Army days, I have to admit to a raised eyebrow with this as well.

[ed hardy clothing]

I do not understand what you mean.