Leonard Cohen

SATCHMO · 06-19-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackTshirt

i think there aren't any threads about him, but i'm sure many of you listen to his music and enjoy it

i've started listening to him recently but i absolutely love some of the songs i've heard, like "Suzanne", "Winter Lady", "The stranger song", "Lover Lover Lover" and there are more

so.... what d'ya think (hint, hint)

He makes me want to cut my ears of with a butter knife.

Sweet Jane · 06-20-2005, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackTshirt

no, the songs are REALLY sad...

man, you guys surprise me!! Leonard Cohen... COME ON!!

Jeez, never fear, I'm here and a massive Leonard Cohen fan! Big time, the guy's amazing. I reeeeeeeeeeeeeally love his version of Sweet Jane.

Surprisingly....

blackTshirt · 06-21-2005, 02:56 AM

good thing you showed up

how come you haven't started a thread yet? nah, i don't blame ya, look how many people like him on here....

volcomstone · 06-21-2005, 11:14 AM

I like him too..That's three atleast haha

Sweet Jane · 06-23-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackTshirt

good thing you showed up

how come you haven't started a thread yet? nah, i don't blame ya, look how many people like him on here....

Answered your own question there! Seriously though, I haven't started threads on most of the artists/bands I like, I really don't have enough time to be honest! I try to suggest newer things that people may not have heard yet, I thought Leonard Cohen was pretty standard basic listening for anyone who likes music, I didn't realise so few people were interested or had heard his work!

What albums of his have you listened to?

Sneer · 07-20-2009, 03:13 PM

His first three albums are flawless. Essential listening i think. He then went on a steady decline up until I'm Your Man

sirtoke · 07-20-2009, 03:23 PM

i think his version of Hallelujah was lame, jeff buckley done it real justice imho

Bulldog · 07-20-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

His first three albums are flawless. Essential listening i think. He then went on a steady decline up until I'm Your Man

I'm a big fan of Death Of a Ladies' Man, but otherwise I agree his other releases during that time aren't so great.

It's between I'm Your Man, the Future and Songs Of Leonard Cohen when it comes to my favourite.

khfreek · 07-20-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirtoke

i think his version of Hallelujah was lame, jeff buckley done it real justice imho

John Cale was the one that rearranged it, Jeff Buckley basically transposed it to guitar. Not that I don't love JB's version, but he can't get much credit.

mr dave · 07-20-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirtoke

i think his version of Hallelujah was lame, jeff buckley done it real justice imho

Cohen has also recently gone public about being sick and tired of the song. he's done more than write hallelujah.

06-21-2005, 02:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
blackTshirt The Randomness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: romania.. shut up Posts: 854	good thing you showed up how come you haven't started a thread yet? nah, i don't blame ya, look how many people like him on here.... __________________ My rims never spin, to the contrary You'll find that they're quite stationary.

07-20-2009, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	His first three albums are flawless. Essential listening i think. He then went on a steady decline up until I'm Your Man __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

06-21-2005, 11:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
volcomstone Groupie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 27	I like him too..That's three atleast haha

07-20-2009, 03:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
sirtoke Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18	i think his version of Hallelujah was lame, jeff buckley done it real justice imho