Live In London
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Movie Reviews of Live In London
Movie Review: How Many Five Star Ratings Will It Take?
Summary: 5 Stars
Full disclosure once again (I've said it on other Cohen products I've reviewed) -- for me, Leonard Cohen can do practically no wrong. I have seen three concerts during his version of the Neverending Tour -- Toronto back a June ago when it was just getting underway, April in Seattle, May at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. I intend to see as many more as I can before it ends, and I hope it never does.
Meanwhile, Live in London relives them every time I put it in the DVD. The camera work here is pretty basic, but the closeups show just how much fun Cohen and his merry band are having as they perform. It is all choreographed and that's fine. I think the song list here in London varied by one from NYC and two from Seattle. Most of us don't go for spontaneity, but for Leonard's history and his poem stories and for his multiangled take on life. Some of it can be very somber, but as he commented in Seattle, even in the bad times "cheerfulness" keeps breaking through. He's 74, he's produced a tremendous body of work, he's surrounded himself with wonderful individual collaborators, musicians, and backup singers, he wears a battered fedora, he gives you nearly three hours of performance, and he skips off stage at the end. The man knows how to live.
There, one more five star review -- buy the DVD!
Movie Review: the MAN!
Summary: 5 Stars
There are Many, Many, reviews here for this awesome dvd presentation of Leonard Cohen's London Concert, "Live in London", so I will spare further comments regarding this, EXCEPT,
Leonard Cohen,
Songwriter,
Gentleman,
Singer,
Humanitarian,
Saint,
and,
the MAN!
Never has there been such an entertainer, or gifted artist, in our lifetime! This Wonderful concert proves it!
One of the very finest and most lovely points of this concert is Leonard's humble and genuine heart-felt presentation, and love and regard for, his audience.
Do yourself a favor, pick this up, and treat yourself to one of the most wonderful "concerts" you have ever had the pleasure to "attend"....it's worth the price of admission many times over!
The CD is pretty darned awesome, too, although the DVD allows you to see this great artist performing.
Live In London
~operabruin
Movie Review: Artistic masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Very few artists can legitimately be called prophets. (He would probably not accept such a label, but that does not make it any less accurate.) Rarer still comes a stellar archive of just such an artist in the act of completing what is perhaps the pinnacle of his life's work. I was not a longtime fan of Leonard Cohen going into this performance. What little I knew of him came mostly from reading the songwriting credits on Judy Collins' "Wildflowers" album. I was left speechless by the end of the show. This DVD is truly a masterpiece. The artistic depth on all levels is staggering... the wise old man with so much spirit pouring out of his soul, his band of visionaries creating such beautiful sounds around his poetry. Everyone in the arena is eternally grateful, especially the artists themselves, and it's akin to a truly deep, life-changing religious experience for all. Hallelujah! (BTW: The audio-visual quality of the DVD is as good as anything currently available... thank you so much for doing it right! ')Movie Review: Charming & Satisfying
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw Leonard around 1963 when he appeared @ UCLA. I was lucky enough to meet Leonard because an assertive friend of mine managed to get us back stage. I was dumbstruck. Leonard gave me a piece of 'Sees' candy which I kept for years & even considered having it bronzed. Eventually I ate it. I was in my early twenties at the time. I saw Leonard again in 2009 when he appeared in San Diego. I had no assertive friend and I was 64. So imagine how delighted I was when Leonard spoke of the last time he appeared on stage when he was at 60 still a young man with a crazy dream! I love having the album to re-experience the laughter and the wisdom that Leonard Cohen has gifted us with through the years. In my book [ASIN:0892540885 Night Wings: A Soulful Dreaming and Writing Practice}. I look at the prophetic and the mundane message of dreams. Leonards'dream has carried him through a lifetime of creative expression. Night Wings teaches us how to turn our dreams into creative expression.Movie Review: It's so good, even my discerning parrot loves it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am certainly old enough to be a Leonard Cohen fan, but never quite made the grade, only managing to own one album "New Skin for the Old Ceremony". During my early years of music appreciation I gave most of my time (and part of my hearing) to Led Zeppelin.
This is an excellent DVD, it somehow passes through the digital world and into your lounge, probably because of Leonard's ability to demonstrate that he is truly honoured and humble to be on stage.
It is not often that a music DVD captures the total attention and heart of my parrot. He just loves it, swaying gently to the music, captivated by the smooth backing band and the husky lyrics from Leonard Cohen.
I borrowed the DVD from a good friend, thought it would fill a small gap during a relaxing coffee by the fire one night. Instead it has become a new favourite and will necessitate a purchase for my own collection.
Thank you Leonard
KEITH LIGHTFOOT