Leonard Cohen on "Hallelujah"

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Leonard taught me how to write and how to smile. This is a short clip from a much longer interview. Here he talks about arguably his most famous song. EDIT 20/11/12 I just had a crack at my own version of Hallelujah. Hope you like it! • Hallelujah (Mr C)

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@Jacob32905 4 года назад

"Nobody seemed to recognize the song at the time but Bob Dylan". Makes sense.

@coop4476 4 дня назад

The bard knows a good song when he hears it!

@kevinmurphy3634 8 лет назад

What a humble man. Leonard Cohen is one in seven billion.

@squach6239 7 лет назад

Kevin Murphy Jesus Christ , I just got chills!!!! At 4:45 he states he would love to hear himself at 82!!!!!! By God Mr. Cohen,You Did It!!!! Gotta go crying like a baby!

@appelsien3775 6 лет назад

we all are?

@chrisyeomans5547 6 лет назад

So are you pal

@nadineponthieux7553 5 лет назад

what a worderfull man

@DustyDonutts 3 года назад

We all are dip shit

@siriuslybloo 11 лет назад

Cohen describes it as being about "the broken hallelujah." It's about wounded faith in God, in love, in life, and the redemption and beauty that grows out of pain. The man is a true poet. He captures the tortured grace of love without being sappy or heavy handed.

@judysmith3249 6 лет назад

When the lyrics talk about cutting his hair, i think of Samson and D... when she cut his hair. Thoughts anyone??

@cheri7054 4 года назад

We can all relate to that song that's why it's so popular. It's almost a getting on your knees in pain. Wanting G-D to help the broken but not sure if G-D is there to help yet still believing in a higher power. It's a conflict

@susanscanlonlouth7172 4 года назад

Thank you for your explanation.... I’m still trying to figure out the meaning to me personally 🙏

@safkanova1 3 года назад

Fair point and well presented.

@AnnaLVajda 3 года назад

It sounds like futility in love to me. Almost sarcastic as a love song.

@KelleyBroussardMackaig 6 лет назад

"Like everything else, you put in your best effort, but you can't command the consequences." Leonard Cohen - 2010

@getsetgarden 2 года назад

1:00 "..but Sony didn't care for music..did they?" RIP Leonard Cohen. You'll be remembered forever. Thank you for the awesome music!

@s.aminaayala6838 2 года назад

The beauty of "Hallelujah" is that it allows room for us to bring our own joy, pain, celebration, etc. to it. Thank you, Mr. Cohen. Rest in Glory...

@elisabethgelb7347 3 года назад

Never tire of Leonard Cohen and his songs...sadly missed...

@williamsaluzzi937 2 года назад

Saw him in concert , a friend talked me Into it.suprized me! Great show.spmethimg different

@rakune1 7 лет назад

A poetic end to his career, dead at 82. I'm glad you got your wish Leonard. Rest in Peace

@moondancer9066 3 года назад

What is poetic about falling and hitting your head and then dying in your sleep after a long and very painful illness? But yes, he was definitely a poet to the bitter end ❤

@OldiesMusicLover100 3 года назад

@@moondancer9066 Faith ❤️

@kaya9096 4 года назад

Leonard Cohen is in My opinion the biggest poet of all time no other manages to touch my Soul like he does with his words.

@moondancer9066 3 года назад

❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘

@slelinson 3 года назад

Poet laureate to the world.

@estebanramosjimenez7291 2 года назад

Totally agree, more than Bob Dylan... Too many people said dylan is the greatest poet singer, but Leonard was and still is the number One...

@I2zz2y Год назад

@Esteban Ramos Jimenez I have to say im one of those people that agree that bob dylan is more so a "better" poet, his way of intertwining words and how many songs there are that he has wrote. He has wrote some of the biggest songs there is, try sit down and name bob songs they keep coming and coming and there all stories within themselves and bob dylan on his own is on his own amazing and truly misunderstood yet understood

@markvanslam 7 лет назад

I feel exactly as he did about the song insofar as it's kind of done to death because everybody sings it but you can't be too cynical because they are just reveling in the beautiful thing he created. it's brought me to tears more than once. I'm touched by his empathetic, kind and wise nature. We have truly lost a great human of a rare breed. Rest forever in peace Leonard. You gave us something indescribable.

@tangobango9653 7 лет назад

Figures that Dylan was the first to recognize the song. I heard Leonard wrote over 30 verses for Hallelujah, one of his very best! RIP L. Cohen.

@hdb80 2 года назад

"A certain sense of revenge that rose in my heart..." Every word he says is poetry.

@lll4599 7 лет назад

'Did we get something interesting? Because if we didn't let's go on we might get something interesting' Yes Sir Leonard Cohen we did get something interesting which will last with us forever and ever. Lovely 😊 lovely man rest in peace Sir.

@peteandrews3172 3 года назад

" Let's go on, we might get something interesting" ha ha . This man was never less than interesting and more than often truly profound. I have been reading his novels and poetry and listening to his music for the past 50 years or so, and feel blessed to have been on this planet at the same time as him. RIP mr Cohen x

@jasoncarpp7742 10 лет назад

Hallelujah is one of my favourite songs by Leonard Cohen.

@AnyoneCanSee Год назад

Hallelujah is an incredible song. I think it really struck a cord (literally) in the UK is because we still sing the word "Hallelujah" in hymns in school. We are not so religious but the chorus automatically takes us back to childhood and to an uplifting religious feeling.

@catsonly4805 9 лет назад

He is the Prince of Thought, the King of Kindness.

@erikr.bergman9100 7 лет назад

my heart is saddened at the loss of such a musical genius! heaven gained a bass singer in its choir. Thank-you you are amazing

@coop4476 4 дня назад

He did hear himself sing at 82 though!

@pukeyourguts 8 лет назад

undeniably one of the best songs ever written

@RoseCarty 12 лет назад

Born in Montreal and a person who writes lyrcs, I will forever be indebted to Leonard Cohen for all that I have learned from him, even though I have never met him. He's amazing. Period.

@broomenpenny 12 лет назад

My God! Who the heck are you? Finally an interviewer that know his subject, his works, contemporaries and influences. You pulled up quotes from previous interviews and used them as relevant springboards for new questions, AND you knew who Alberta Hunter was. Your knowledge and enthusiasm obviously put Mr. Cohen at ease and made for an interview that was a PLEASURE to watch. Thank you

@moondancer9066 3 года назад

I don't know who he is but some woman called him a rapist under a different interview. Probably something to do with that ridiculous #metoo movement.

@broomenpenny 3 года назад

@@moondancer9066 And you are the exact opposit of the interviewer. While he is well informed, you feel the need to display your ignorance and worthless opinion WHILE announcing that you know nothing about the subject matter. I mean seriously, why would anyone do that?

@britts.jrgensen7058 7 лет назад

Such a sweet and charming man. R I P Leonard Cohen.

@lisahouston4274 10 лет назад

I hope with all that is,that one day when I leave this plane of existence,i might sit down with Leonard and talk to him and listen to him sing.He has such a gift from God not only of his voice but the messages he conveys thru his music

@11spiritwarrior 6 лет назад

As an American I can tell you you’re truly the Shakespeare of song...absolutely enchanted by anything you’ve written. We’re so blessed to have had you here. I’m sure you met the lord of song with Hallelujah. Peace to you Leonard.

@greglarry11 7 лет назад

Love this man's art.

@Deliquescentinsight 3 года назад

He is so very subtle, and genuine, this is always undervalued in our society.

@lizpinchen6440 9 лет назад

L.C. has been my favourite artist since the mid-70's but I didn't get 2 hear "Halleluiah" until the mid 90's & now it's my favourite track: I am also one of those strange creatures, an atheist with an interest in Spiritual matters such as Love & Compassion. Humanity needs more artists like him in order to realize that all in all, All are connected via Love, & when all hearts are one heart, war & other ego problems will cease & there really will be peace on Earth, & people won't need religion or politics any more!

@firozbharucha 11 лет назад

I'm sure Leonard Cohen has unknowingly taught a lot of people many things! Salute the legend!

@paytoncollier1544 6 лет назад

He lived to be 82 exactly. It's almost as if he knew. RIP to the master of song.

@macbeavers6938 Год назад

The magic of this song is that the vibration it produces when singing "Hallellujah" creates a direct conduit to the metaphysical, our true home. Adonai

@thecollective1584 2 года назад

The best version I've ever heard of this is one that I recorded, but really had nothing to do with. I told the singer to really feel the song, and to use the words to express things that he had been going through. He sang the first verse and chorus more like Leonard than most. The second verse (and from your lips she drew the hallelujah") he added the emotion from things in his head followed by angry chorus. The third verse ("you say I took the name in vain") he sang as if his entire life was falling apart (which it was). The pain, the hurt, the anguish.... everything was right there as he built the crescendo to where he was begging for relief, or death, or whatever came. He told a breath and sang the chorus softly with a sense of acceptance, as if a man was finally recognizing the life he knew was over. The fourth verse and chorus were a rebuilding and a celebration. By the time he was done, there was not a person the the studio who wasn't in tears. He got it one take. I would like to think Leonard would have approved.

@domcusco360 2 года назад

Is there anywhere I can hear this version?

@thecollective1584 2 года назад

@@domcusco360 Not as I know of. I don't even have a copy... actually, I don't have any of my old studio efforts, going back to the 80's..... We'll chalk this one up to the evil wonder that is an ex-wife

@domcusco360 2 года назад

@@thecollective1584 ah right okay I see mate, no worries :)

@mooremusic4394 3 года назад

I'm glad he got to see his record soar before he went, after working so hard on it

@vanstiller5219 7 лет назад

The song will live on forever.

@Romancandle5929 12 лет назад

@multical100 Yeah the chords match. When he says "it goes like this: the fourth, ( he plays F which is the fourth) the fifth (plays G which is the fifth) the minor fall (plays A minor) the major lift (plays F major) I always thought that was one of the most genius parts of the song :)

@MRT408 4 года назад

It's a great anticipation moment

@TheGypsyblue 11 лет назад

Modest, honest, real, and so full of talent that he strikes me down, L Cohen is a genius. I love him for being such an amazing man.

@tycobb1879 2 года назад

I'm late watching this interview but wow, what a humble down to earth guy. Love this song. I've only heard his and pentatonix arrangements. This song has entered at the top of my favorite songs. RIP

@annal1729 7 лет назад

What a good interview. Cohen always keeps it real.

@Albisriede 8 лет назад

What is it about Hallelujah that makes it so special? Seems to me it presents a connection that we all share on a higher level, regardless of age, gender or musical orientation. We may have difficulty recognizing that initially, but with this song it suddenly makes sense. I've long felt a deeper side to Leonard and Hellelujah is proof of it. Love it and appreciate it.

@joanbell1248 3 года назад

… I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah…

@squamish4244 12 лет назад

He's being so modest here. The song took 2 years to write and he agonized over ever finishing it. He knows why it's popular - it has a haunting melody and incredible lyrics. It's one of the best songs ever written. But of course he won't say that in an interview.

@georgepeters6736 Год назад

5 years "Over the decades, Dylan and Cohen saw each other from time to time. In the early eighties, Cohen went to see Dylan perform in Paris, and the next morning in a café they talked about their latest work. Dylan was especially interested in “Hallelujah.” Even before three hundred other performers made “Hallelujah” famous with their cover versions, long before the song was included on the soundtrack for “Shrek” and as a staple on “American Idol,” Dylan recognized the beauty of its marriage of the sacred and the profane. He asked Cohen how long it took him to write. “Two years,” Cohen lied. Actually, “Hallelujah” had taken him five years. He drafted dozens of verses and then it was years more before he settled on a final version. In several writing sessions, he found himself in his underwear, banging his head against a hotel-room floor. Cohen told Dylan, “I really like ‘I and I,’ ” a song that appeared on Dylan’s album “Infidels.” “How long did it take you to write that?” “About fifteen minutes,” Dylan said." A very famous (true) story . Quote from article by Ed of the New Yorker 2016 October 17, 2016 Issue Leonard Cohen Makes It Darker

@georgechacko8063 Год назад

Yes, he says it in the lyrics " The baffled King composing" (From India with admiration)

@trevorhawkins3873 2 года назад

Poetic that he did in fact make it to 82 years old, though only a few months beyond that. RIP Leonard xx

@paulabotch8877 3 года назад

I LOVE him -- Leonard Cohen was one of the dearest men ever. What a treasure.

@cnunamaker 7 лет назад

RIP Mr. Cohen. May your music live on forever.

@emilydee02 8 лет назад

this song is so beautiful .I cry everytime I listen to it.god bless america...

@kerryhirsch9705 5 лет назад

it's got nothin to do with america lady

@lowfruitful 12 лет назад

The actual word "hallelujah" is so powerful. I would have loved to hear Leonard's inspiration for the choice of the word. This song has meaning for singers and audiences because of his primal use of the word in both good and bad situations. People really seem to connect with that.

@sandythomas8911 2 года назад

@I come in peace it means PRAISE my God. Or 'hallow' or worship/revere 'my God'.

@cheri7054 4 года назад

Leonard I thought this was interesting. We learned how humble you are and how you down play yourself. You're for real. Many people have explained Hallelujah but it was hard for you to describe the meaning. It's you not being a show off and I love you for that.

@jerryshea417 7 лет назад

For all the loyal Fans of the Great man..on my estimation a True Lyrical Genius..The 1970 Isle of white Fest..where he sings "Tonight will be fine"..is sumthing to behold...The Concert was being played with a lot of problems going in the background and Leonard came out and done the business..and pretty much blew everyone way..

@ronmartin3755 3 года назад

The magic of this song is not the words to it! The magic is the music itself. Hearing a Master Violin artist play this with a Master Piano player or a full orchestra is extremely moving. Now the lyrics are interesting but the actual instrument version without the lyrics is a fantastic piece of Music. I have several recordings of different instrumental-only versions that I play often. In fact, when I pass I want this played at my funeral.

@lamedvav 6 месяцев назад

Have you heard Chris Botti and Caroline Campbell do “hallelujah“? Horn and violin.

@pamelaroantree 7 лет назад

my heart stopped when I heard we had lost you . Your music has spoken to me for years . A sad loss to never see a live concert again but I have treasured memories

@TH-tl6sy 7 лет назад

What made Leonard Cohen's music so truly amazing was every song was a journey. He spoke from the heart, gave words to the feelings your heart could not express. Let us all know we weren't alone because his heart felt as yours had. Even the melodies within his music were emotional waves, changing and churning. Just look at Famous blue raincoat and the changes in tempo as he reconciles his emotions for the 2 other characters and the events that took place when he goes into "I see you there with a rose in your teeth...One more thin Gypsy Thief.

@karenk2409 2 года назад

The last verse of Hallelujah speaks to my soul, and I am sure to may others. We don't come to redemption and wisdom through Pollyanna-ish means, but through living through life, with all its pain and disillusionment. Cohen sees this as just a song, but it is actually a benediction and a hymn from a wounded soul to God. It is how we really get there.

@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC 4 года назад

Everything dies overtime except music. I hope to write at least one song in my life that carries on. This is my goal because of people who have inspired me like Leonard.

@thomassharp56 7 лет назад

Rest in Peace Leonard its closin time

@marcikeesler6060 10 лет назад

Mr. Cohen states here that he doesn't understand what the appeal of this song is. I think this song speaks to the broken heart people experience when the love they thought would last forever gradually goes wrong. There's also a deeply spiritual feel to it, which touches something deep in people's souls and hearts. I found Mr. Cohen's version after I'd heard Jeff Buckley's version, and frankly, I have difficulty choosing between them, because of their similarities and because of their differences. Wonderful song, and Mr. Cohen is a wonderful artist!

@roxxanedtroyt1744 8 лет назад

hes so flipping humble, i love him, it was the best concert ive ever been too,and well worth any price of the tickets..

@mistica-10 2 года назад

I believe the magic of the song is the fact the verses are so easily interchangeable. The song seems to sound beautiful no matter how many versions there are. Lovely.

@kjek1 4 года назад

I love him and miss him. A extremely gifted and humble man.

@kremlick 10 лет назад

This is such a haunting melody and lends itself to so many different occasions or events in our lives. The Priest just had it as a wedding song and with his words was transformed. Now in my early 80's it would be a grand soft and gentle song to say goodby when someone leaves for the next life. With appropriate words it would what a wonderful way to say I love you and always will to friends and family. Thank you for you inspiration those years ago!

@abcabc-sn7kw 7 лет назад

Yes we sure did get something interesting. Rest In Peace.

@jesselejarzar5114 6 лет назад

I loved this man, and his songs. He bared his soul on many of his songs and made you feel the turmoil, grief, and struggle for life, they sometimes were downright dark but they were real, everybody knows speaks to me like life , the dice are loaded, there is such much raw sometimes filthy passion in, the future, and dance me to the end of love reminds me of my love and passion, some people may do better covers of his work but no one could ever take this song poet's place.

@roxxanedtroyt1744 8 лет назад

every song he mentions that was on the record not released i love!!

@elinorisrael7984 5 лет назад

The songs you wrote were magical. To be so great and yet so humble is also magical. I miss you but I know you were ready to leave. RIP Leonard Cohen. You will never be forgotten.

@vickielynne9493 9 лет назад

love this man and all he sings ..great interview ..love the movie watchman too ...thanks for sharing

@TheTakedowner 11 лет назад

I adore this man. His humility and grace are touching, and his music and lyrics transport me to some other magical place. Someone said he's like fine wine that just gets richer, deeper and better and better with age.

@charlestaylor1584 6 лет назад

When I'm happy I listen to Leonard Cohen sing. His songs make me HAPPIEST.

@alison9ish 8 лет назад

I love to hear Leonard's thoughts. How can he still be so humble?

@RobHollanderMusic 3 года назад

Because he's deep.

@dmgiova3788 3 года назад

He's so natural.

@shimel10 Год назад

I could listen to these two guys talk all day. What pleasant voices

@matthewrobbins5140 3 года назад

What a great person. Thank you for this, changes the song for me now.

@matsbuzzgoachmur1579 10 лет назад

Leonard says he does not understand the power of Hallelujah.. yet the last line of his lyrics say that one day he will stand before the Lord of song ( Jehovah ) and praise him ( hallelujah of course means Praise the Lord ).... powerful

@LuvHerMadly 10 лет назад

That said, I doubt Mr. Cohen, and Jewish fellow, intended to praise the Lord, Jesus Christ.

@paulhay7791 10 лет назад

LuvHerMadly Cohen is a secular Jew and has mostly been Buddhist in his life. The song is a love song, not a devotional song. But you are right about the Christ bit.

@awheawharepapa2867 6 лет назад

Mats Buzzgoac

@Raymoiful 12 лет назад

he has such class and charm, and talent, one of the best songwriters of all time...

@toastfire2007 2 года назад

He was 82 when he passed. He sounded as fine as he ever did.

@victhpooh1 12 лет назад

Hallelujah has been my second favorite Leonard Cohen song since Various Positions (best album EVER) came out. Can't knock Suzanne out of number one. Nothing can! If It Be Your Will and Dance Me to the End of Love: Also amazing. Thanks for posting this

@MariaCarabin 4 года назад

Wow and he died at 82... gives you chills after this...

@prepro595 5 лет назад

“There was a mild sense of revenge that arose in my heart” Man, leonard was it.

@Jacob32905 4 года назад

Lol no doubt

@MsAdam409 Год назад

EVERY time I hear him sing it I feel full of grace and love from God. Reming me of all my trips down "the Rabbit hole" this song brings me back to God. HIS PASSION, ITS A COLD AND ITS A BROKEN HALLELUJAH. Rock Bottom

@MikeInTheValley 12 лет назад

Great submission. Thanks for posting. All fantastic. I do like at the end, when the crew is breaking down the set, Leonard asks the producer, "Did we get anything interesting? We can go back and do some more..." The crew laughs, as everyone knows they just recorded a real gem. I agree.

@aliceorswell5100 6 лет назад

Most moving performance. Recognition will be eternal.

@salicemccool9268 7 лет назад

What he says at the end is every interviewer's dream.

@elisabethgelb7347 3 года назад

Profound. Thoughtful as Always.

@movme 9 лет назад

One reason "Hallelujah" has such power is that it has become simply a sound, a complex sound that can convey a great deal of energy, without any baggage. It can be translated as "praise ye the Lord" or "praise the Lord," and it can also be felt as exaltation without any specific religious context. The vowel sounds in the word help open one to the flow of breath and energy that feed this experience. As such, it almost doesn't matter what the other lyrics are and there don't even need to be other lyrics - only the "Hallelujah" really matters. And, of course, a good, singable melody is important, too, to work with the natural vibrations in the sounds of the spoken word. "Hallelujah" is a word that has been spoken and sung for a long time by countless voices that have given the sounds in it meaning beyond translation and beyond any specific language because it has transcended its Hebrew origins and been embraced by many, even beyond any specific religious contexts.

@TorkG8 11 лет назад

I loved how at the end he said "Did we get anything interesting?.. Mr Cohen..I could listen to you read the Yellow Pages and I would find it interesting! :)

@avenelgrace1603 6 лет назад

Well , first of all we all loved Leonard Cohen, so all of his music is beautiful. Secondly Hallelujah has a beautiful melody, and words. They have a connection with us all in our life's journey.

@victhpooh1 12 лет назад

Magic? Haunting, beautiful melody. Amazing words. Lenny's version is the best

@TorkG8 7 лет назад

"Did we get anything that was interesting?".... Always, Leonard.. always when you spoke, did we get something interesting.

@seanwalsh3926 7 лет назад

wow

@katherinebotula8917 7 лет назад

He made it to 82! :)

@RobertSJHu 5 лет назад

Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to Leonard Cohen and David Whitwell for this informative and popular song. "Hallelujah" isloved by so many of all faiths in the world. Sincerely, Robert S.J. Hu March 27, 2019.

@ericynot 11 лет назад

All you say is true, but in addition, he has a terrific sense of humor. Just a cool guy all the way around.

@ingridpaima 3 года назад

I like this interview 👍 I like the song Hallelujah 😍

@fireguys1 12 лет назад

lenard cohen is such a great siniger and more so such a gentleman in everything he does..the world can learn from such a great man with a great heart. thank you lenard for all you have done for us.

@user-uv3ju9xq3c 6 лет назад

I love this anthem. Love from Japan.

@consuelobeck-sague7987 11 лет назад

I love you Mr Cohen

@cantfindamerica877 4 месяца назад

Leonard Cohen, connected with the Holy Spirit. And when God’s involved, it’s always right on time!!!!!! God Bless You

@nightowl6260 2 года назад

You can't just omit the rage and despair expressed in the song.

@hisgrace956 6 лет назад

Fact of the matter is that the lyrics speaks about a broken people who have been at the Pinnacle only to fall. But at the height of their fall, it's always still hallelujah! No matter the situation... hallelujah! Not matter the setback.. hallelujah! You were mighty.. hallelujah! You fell... hallelujah! Hallelujah never changes, inspite of our changes!

@Oktoberry 7 лет назад

At 82 he stil sounds amazing ;)

@Oktoberry 7 лет назад

Although not like Alberta Hunter

@lukedrifter100 6 лет назад

If I knew where the great songs came from I'd go there more often..i ❤ u leonard

@quillj 12 лет назад

I'm re-discovering this song tonight--and found this interview. My compliments to the writer & composer of this wonderful piece--redemptive, yes. I have some ideas about this music and what it represents. The use of language, symbol, the musical idiom, the blend of pop and traditional motiffs. Oh my gosh, what am i saying? I love it. Love you, Leonard. Thanks...