Live In London
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Movie Reviews of Live In London
Movie Review: I thought I knew All the Good Ones!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having followed music since the 50's, I was a bit smug- confident that I'd at least heard of all those performers whose abilities went beyond those of the one-hit wonders who flashed, crashed and vanished. In spite of my pretensions, I had to admit that I'd never heard of Leonard Cohen and that only a lucky bit of channel-surfing brought him to my attention.
I caught a couple of songs from this DVD on PBS and I was stunned. Leonard looked to be in his seventies (he was) and a master performer- one who gave the audience far more than they paid for and left them thankful they'd been so privileged.
This wonderful DVD showcases Leonard's hits from over 40 years and you can sense that even as he aged, his sheer musical ability allowed him to adapt and present his material with incredible depth and power. This guy will be wowing audiences long after the latest American Idol or You-Tube wonder is not even a memory.
Movie Review: Leonard Cohen Live In London
Summary: 5 Stars
Leonard Cohen's Live In London is an incredible Album in every way. With a quiet salute of his hand and a warm smile he greets his audience with humor, recognition of their grasp of what he is about to perform and a humbleness that becomes a person who has lived hard and well in his 80 plus years.
Then the marvelous orchestra begins with individual muscians thrilling all of the audiance with their perfect skill and magic sounds. Mesmorized we listen to the gravity of the words he sings and knowingly nod our understanding of all he is teaching us. The DVD album is the best I have seen and leaves all who see it indelible musing long after having watched the performances.
This performance by Leonard Cohen, his singers, (Manhattan Sisters of Mercy), and his outstanding Orchestra, is a magic musical experience you will play over and over again, marvaling at the total grasp of his muscianship.
MMMalan
Movie Review: Incredible concert from a great man...
Summary: 5 Stars
Easily one of the finest Leonard Cohen compilations ever. It does have an amazing selection, which is no mean feat considering the canon of Cohen's work. The supporting musicians are incredible in their own right. I only wish they had a violinist on "Closing time" instead of the instrument of wind, played by Dino Soldo. He is a good musician, but the violin on the original (from the album, The Future) is one of the finest in a rock piece. It is almost like the violin and the rest of the music are having a conversation, and the violin always seems to be "asking a question" - I find this kind of dialog very moving. That said, Leonard Cohen is one of those musicians who seems to magically know what works. His voice is so deep that it seems to come from his socks, but there are a myriad emotions he conveys, very effectively and smoothly.
All in all, one of the best music concerts ever recorded.
Movie Review: A must have for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a big fan of Leonard Cohen so I naturally bought this. I was surprised at the quality. Usually a live concert is no where near as good as the album. Because usually an albun is processed so that any mistakes or imperfections are edited out. But at 76 Leonard sounds as good if not better than he was 16 years ago. I loved it so much that I bought the cd and the dvd. I have listened to it non stop for 2 weeks stoping only to go to work and clean my house. If you have never heard Cohen then you should. A friend at work heard my cd and she loved it and she said how is it that I haave never heard of him before I am 54 just like you. Well My only regret is that he has not chosen to tour the usa. Maybe he will one day. My husband has seen him in concert years ago and I am so jealous. Hey you can't take your money with you, and even in the troubling times facing us his music brings such joy and peace.Movie Review: A Moving Experience
Summary: 5 Stars
Every time I watch and listen to this DVD
it moves me to tears from time to time, and laughing in between.
The Musicians who play and sing with Leonard Cohen are nothing less than perfect!
Talk about a perfect match? - THIS is it! - They are all incredible artists in their own right!
Some of the words to a few of the songs are a little confusing for this Cohen newbie, but that doesn't prevent me from thoroughly enjoying this group of well seasoned artists, and their most perfect performances. - Make time to watch, and listen to this uninterrupted, as it is almost hypnotic, and compels one to stay put until the end.
The rendition of "Hallelujah" is well done by many artists, but to hear it from the man who wrote it,
play,and sing it, is truly music to the ears, and emotion to the eyes and mind!