hey, has anyone heard of this guy- leonard cohen??
man, he is a talented one...a poet, a writer, a singer and a song writer! he is a gem.
ok, he is old...but good things will stand the test of time right? your preference might be different from mine but who knows, you might like him as well.
why do i suddenly bring him up? well, i have just discovered him! was on you tube actually looking at the season finale of american idol 2008 and one thing led to another. i remember the song hallelujah sang by jason castro got quite good reviews so i gave it a try. but nah...it was just ok...that is after you have listened to the version by jeff buckley which simon and randy said was their favourite version. it was really brilliant. and this song was actually used in shrek 1...i can't remember it at all.
but of course, you still need to go and check out the original from leonard cohen. he is really a genius. his lyrics and songs are all very meaningful. his style is quite folkish but that is what makes listening so easy. go to youtube and listen to other songs by leonard cohen as well. i like what i hear. am thinking of buying his greatest hits album. i hope i can find it in malaysia. will try tower records tomorrow.
from shrek 1. sang by rufus wainwright.
leonard cohen's.
jeff buckley's. this is the one that shot to #1 on itunes download after jason sang the song on american idol. what a pity that this talented musician is no longer here. he drowned while having a swim in the wolf river.
p/s: don't raise the alarm. i have not suddenly become pious. i just like the song...and leonard cohen's work.
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