Any Leonard Cohen fans here?

ben62670
ben62670 Posts: 15,969
edited June 2010 in Music & Movies
I have one CD of his and it is great chill out music. Any recommendations?
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Ben
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2010
    I have a couple of LP's and it's great background music and he is a really good lyricist. I generally find I like covers of his songs better than his original works.
    DKG999
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    May I ask which Album is your favorite? I have "Ten new songs"
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited June 2010
    Background music? Kenny G or Yanni, that's background music. Not Leonard Cohen
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    I find it very engaging. It is nice as back ground music, but I can really get into it front and center on my SDA's.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2010
    Ben - not at home at the moment, but there was a remastered LP that came out last year that is probably my favorite. I think it is his first release, Songs of Leonard Cohen on Sundazed.

    Famous Blue Raincoat by Jennifer Warnes is I believe mostly or all covers of LC songs and is absolutely fantastic!
    DKG999
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    Thanks Doug. My vinyl sounds real nice with the recent upgrades. I have a Jolida phono pre in the house now:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2010
    The Jolida phono pre is a great one. I bumped up to the Pro-Ject Tube Box II SE and with some upgraded tubes it sounds fantastic with my system. The Jolida was on my short list of phone pre's.
    DKG999
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited June 2010
    Mr.Cohen has written many, many great songs. "Hallelujah" being one of my all time favorites.
    nduitch wrote: »
    Background music? Kenny G or Yanni, that's background music.

    No... that's elevator music
    -Kevin
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited June 2010
    nduitch wrote: »
    Kenny G or Yanni, that's background music.

    That my man is music to punch yourself in the face to. :eek:

    I like Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, but havent been able to get into anything else he has done. On the other hand, I havent listened to all that much that he has done either.


    Dave
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited June 2010
    Here's one my favs...

    A Thousand Kisses Deep
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  • jimbo1421
    jimbo1421 Posts: 772
    edited June 2010
    I think his voice got better with age. I'm Your Man is one of my favorite all time albums.

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  • thall
    thall Posts: 25
    edited June 2010
    I bought "Cohen Live" after hearing a much younger Leonard singing Suzanne on the
    XM radio. It was recorded in various locations including a 1988 visit to Austin City Limits.
    Sisters of Mercy is my personal favorite.

    As for covers, I really like the verision of Hallelujah on the Shrek soundtrack. One of the
    best movie soundtracks IMO...but that's another thread.
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  • Dennis47
    Dennis47 Posts: 65
    edited June 2010
    ben62670.....try Cohen's I'm Your Man on CD
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