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Leonard Cohen, (born September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a poet, novelist and singer-songwriter. His musical career has largely overshadowed his prior work as a poet and novelist, although he has continued to publish poetry sporadically after his breakthrough in the music industry. Musically, Cohen's early songs are based in folk music, in terms of both melody and instrumentation; from the 1970s, though, his work begins to show the influence of various types of popular and cabaret music. |
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News in english
about Leonard Cohen
(July / 2009)
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: 'Songs of Leonard Cohen': A Vinyl Reckoning Date: 05 Jul 2009
All About Jazz -
Sundazed Records' new version of the singer-songwriter's classic debut is a great way to get reacquainted with vinyl records. Tastemakers such as Bob Dylan, Jack White and T Bone Burnett might be at the forefront of championing the resurgent interest in vinyl albums and singles, but they're not the only enthusiasts celebrating the return of the format in today's digital era: Nielsen SoundScan ...
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Tim Grobaty: Jackson was really just one more in a long list Date: 08 Jul 2009
Long Beach Press-Telegram -
WHO'S WHO - AND WHY?: We were driving to work listening to Jeff Buckley sing a wonderful cover of Bob Dylan's "Mama, You Been on My Mind" and then his glorious interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and we grew sad all over again, as we do when we hear a remarkable tune by a talented and now-departed artist.
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Echo Chamber: Leonard Cohen Date: 10 Jul 2009
Pitchfork -
"I was reading a review of a movie called Watchmen that uses it, and the reviewer said, 'Can we please have a moratorium on 'Hallelujah' in movies and television shows?' And I kind of feel the same way. I think it's a good song, but too many people sing it."
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Leonard Cohen - Cohen Calls For A Halt On Hallelujah Date: 11 Jul 2009
ContactMusic -
Beloved singer-songwriter LEONARD COHEN is begging his peers to stop recording versions of his anthem HALLELUJAH - because he fears music fans will grow tired of the song if...
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Cohen calls for a halt on Hallelujah Date: 12 Jul 2009
Yahoo.com -
Beloved singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is begging his peers to stop recording versions of his anthem Hallelujah - because he fears music fans will grow tired of the song if they keep hearing it.
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MUSIC INDUSTRY: Leonard Cohen Asks for Brief Halt to New Covers of Hallelujah Date: 12 Jul 2009
All About Jazz -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has asked for a brief respite from new versions of his classic Hallelujah, arguing the large number of artists covering the song and its frequent appearance on soundtracks amounts to overkill. I was reading a review of a movie called Watchmen that uses it, and the reviewer said, Can we please have a moratorium on Hallelujah in movies and ...
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Hallelujah no more Date: 14 Jul 2009
The Globe and Mail -
Leonard Cohen says it's time to retire his oft-covered song
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Molde Jazz Festival opens Date: 14 Jul 2009
The Norway Post -
The oldest jazz festival in Europe, the Molde International Jazz Festival 2009 opened on Monday, wiith guest stars like Marilyn Manzur, Joshua Redman, Leonard Cohen as well as 80-year old piano legend Cecil Taylor.
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