He makes his voice very relaxed and focused at the same time! He makes a harmony with just one voice! Wow! This is one of the best songs to find out how high you can go! If someone can sing this perfectly, you know that they can sing!
First saw this many years ago on Australian tv. A special called “I’m your Man”..all songs by the late great Mr. Leonard Cohen brought to life by the Wainwright’s family. Brilliant watch.
i think he did extremely well for a live preference. most singers these days are always off key when they sing live. He doesn't go off key. he earned my respect.
+Rachel Dumas You're correct. He is on key. He's a good singer. However, today's sound technology includes the little thingy in his ear, so he is able to hear himself, just as he would in the studio. This makes singing live waaaaay easier than back in the day when we used to have to wonder if we were off because we could barely hear! Beautiful song by Lenard Cohen done beautifully by Rufus.
That's because most of them aren't singers; they're dancers, rappers, models and media personalities. This guy is a musician, in the truest sense of the term.
I knew your Mom and Aunt ......Montreal over 40 years ago. It was awe inspiring to watch and listen to you. I'm sure your Mom is pleased and smiling . For me a few tears and eventually a smile. I wish peace and love to you and yours ! Continually inspired , magical music .
Вспоминаю сразу шрека...2001 год,7летний я смотрю с удовольствием этот мультфильм, молодые родители,беззаботное чувство детства, прошло больше 20ти лет, мамы как полгода нет😢😢😢,а эта песня заставляет понимать, что не вернуть уже то время...маму😢божественная песня
"Hallelujah" Well, I heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? Well it goes like this: The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Well your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to her kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Baby, I've been here before I've seen this room and I've walked this floor (you know) I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... There was a time when you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show that to me, do ya? But remember when I moved in you And the holy dove was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Maybe there's a God above But all I've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya And it's not a cry that you hear at night It's not somebody who's seen the light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah... Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah... Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah
Everyone seems to complain about his breathing in this but I much prefer this to the studio version. I don't know I just think it adds character and let's you know this was a live recording.
Спасибо Вам за прекрасное исполнение песни. Вы пели душой и сердцем. Я много слышала вариантов этой песни, но для меня Ваше исполнение песни самое лучшее.
Not sure exactly where this song first was written, but I know that of all the versions, and all the covers of each version, I like this one best because of how the tones work together between the vocals and instrumental part on the piano, and how stripped back it is. It really is meant to be played like this (acoustic instruments like piano or guitar+maybe bass, combined with the vocals) for best effect. I see covers that people make with too many things like drums, electric instruments and full bands all the time, and in my opinion that just starts to drown out the whole intended feel of the song. At least, it's harder to get the intended feel when there is more going on.
Original version is from Leonard Cohen 1984! Really nice song and has a huge amount of covers that are awesome! Personally this is one of my favourites!
I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor fall The major lift The baffled King composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne She cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Maybe I have been here before I know this room, I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I knew you I've seen your flag on the marble arch Love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah There was a time you let me know What's real and going on below But now you never show it to me, do you? And remember when I moved in you The holy dark was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Maybe there's a God above And all I ever learned from love Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you And it's not a cry you can hear at night It's not somebody who's seen the light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Simplesmente divina esta interpretação do Rufus... Leonard Cohen deve estar feliz que alguém finalmente fez uma versão extraordinária de sua canção. Eu acho que cantar precisa desse "algo a mais" que um bom interprete pode acrescentar e esse Rufus Wainwright deu o tom intenso e mágico que a música precisa. Bravo!
Rufus Wainwright brings us to seventh heaven with his rendition of Hallelujah. Heartwarming words, strung together with the most sensitive voice and music, create a colorful mosaic of unparalleled beauty.
🐻 With the pronunciation of [Hallelujah], in words, and in this song, I felt a nostalgic sound somewhere. The pure, innocent, sacred and beautiful feelings of the singer are very well conveyed. I'm convinced that it's basically a song that can only be sung by people who feel like this. There is a hint of close friend and dearness. That's a very good place. And again, like me who has listening ears, I feel that there are many souls and feelings that sympathize with this [Hallelujah] song. The world is the earth, and the earth made me think that the song of [Hallelujah] has a certain essence and core. And I felt a profound expanse in [Hallelujah] psychology. 🌸 Grace, based on my "Japanese", it's highly probable that Google Translate isn't always correctly converted to "English". In that case, please forgive me for the fact that there are some points that do not reach my point. With the help of a special winner, I hope that someday, in a more epoch-making world, I will be able to translate and interpret correctly into "English" based on my "Japanese". We are very much looking forward to it. Thank you for your cooperation. Well then. Friday, July 30, 2021 pm 10:46 🐻【ハレルヤ】の発音で、言葉で、そしてこの歌に、呼び覚ます何処か懐かしい響きを感じました。 歌い手の方の、純粋純真な、神聖な美しい気持ちがとてもよく伝わります。 私は、基本的には、こう言う気持ちの人にしか歌えない歌だ、と確信しています。 それとなく親友、親愛の響きがあります。 それはとても良いところですね。 そしてまた、聴く耳を持つ私と同じように、この【ハレルヤ】の歌に共感する魂、気持ちが多くある事をそれなりに感じます。 この世は、地球で、地球は、この世の感じを、【ハレルヤ】の歌に確かな神髄があり、核心がある、と思わせました。 そして【ハレルヤ】心理に、深遠な広がりを感じました。 🌸猶、私の「日本語」に基づいて、Google翻訳が必ずしも正しく「英語」に変換されていない場合がどうも、大いに想定されます。 その場合、私の采配に至らない点がある事、どうぞ、ご容赦下さい。 殊勝な方のお力で、私の「日本語」に基づいて、正しく「英語」に翻訳、通訳される事を今以上の画期的な世の中で、何時の日にか、完璧を期す事を、切に期待しておりますので、どうぞ宜しくお願いします。 それでは。 2021年7月30日（金曜日）pm10:46
I heard this cover about 8 years ago, downloaded it and had it in my playlist ever since, always assumed 'Rufus Wainwright' was an old man and this was a song from the 60's, only just come across this video now and was shocked to see he was a young good looking guy.
it is crazy how this video is still up here, i remember liking rufus wainwright's rendition of hallelujah and this was one of the videos i would play daily back in what feels like 2010 perhaps
Ich werde Leonard Cohen immer verehren - doch dieses Halleluja ist für Rufus Wainwright gemacht. Dieser Mann und seine Stimme sind ein Wunder, So einfach ist das. Gesang für Gänsehaut und Tränen, und "Danke" an zwei ganz große Männer der Musik! Christoph Kirschhöfer aus Aachen
Rufus Wainwright opened for K.D. Lang at the Hollywood Bowl a few years ago. I had no idea who he was but wondered if he was related to Loudon Wainwright (Dead Skunk In the Middle of The Road) fame.Yes, the son. I was impressed with his performance but I don't remember if he performed this song. I think he did because I remember one song especially that held me hostage. K.D. had not done her fine performance of Hallelujah yet. Very glad to hear it again. North Hills CA USA 02-28-2022
