..Cohen sounds genuinely moved by the affectionate reception he receives from his audience, and he seems determined to give them a show to match their loyalty, and with his band (who he frequently lauds during the performance) he truly gives of himself; if this isn’t quite the strongest live performance Cohen has released for public … Continue reading Leonard Cohen: Live in London (2009)
Classic Documentary: Leonard Cohen Bird On The Wire (Documentary, 1974) On March 18th 1972, Leonard Cohen began a 20-city European tour, beginning in Dublin and ending in Jerusalem on April 21st. Other cities included London at the Royal Albert Hall, Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin and Tel Aviv. This film is an impression of … Continue reading Classic documentary: Leonard Cohen Bird On A Wire (1974)
Video of the day: Leonard Cohen Songs from the road Songs from the Road is a live album/and concert clip collection by Leonard Cohen. Released on September 14, 2010, it is his twentieth album.This is a great release both on audio formats and video, great sound and nice filming. The audience is non-intrusive but warm. … Continue reading Video of the day: Leonard Cohen Songs from the road
Tension had been rising at the festival for days. The promoters had expected a hundred and fifty thousand people but half a million more turned up, many with no intention of paying. Even after the promoters were forced to declare it a free festival, ill will remained. During a set by Kris Kristofferson, bottles were … Continue reading Leonard Cohen: 1970 Isle of Wight Festival
At the age of 80, Leonard Cohen has created a masterpiece. It’s a smoky, late-night concoction delivered with a deceptively light touch that masks deep seriousness. ~Neil McCormick (The Telegraph) There’s only been one other album this year that’s hit me this hard in the gut: Rosanne Cash’s “The River & The Thread”. Cohen’s recent … Continue reading Leonard Cohen: Popular Problems