"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?
It goes like this / The 4th the 5th / The Minor Fall the Major Lift / the Baffled King composing Hallelujah." -Leonard Cohen (first verse of "Hallelujah").
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Thousands have interpreted Cohen's "Hallelujah" in all genres of #music. I'm sharing some of my faves in this thread with link and commentary. I hope you'll share faves too! #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring
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Leonard Cohen Live in London
The legendary writer, poet, singer, songwriter etc. singing his original song, Hallelujah" He gets on his knees and opens his energy to the audience, many who begin to cry with emotion! Why I Like It: Leonard Cohen, doh ;-)
youtube.com/YrLk4vdY28Q
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Jeff Buckley Official Video
Buckley took Cohen's version, added a beautiful guitar arrangement. Official Video: Solo performance with electric guitar. Why I like it: He stripped it down to bare bone singer-songwriter but using an electric guitar.
youtube.com/y8AWFf7EAc
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Rufus Rainwright Live at the Filmore
Piano arrangement extraordinaire. Why I like it: Solo voice and his interpretation of the song using the Piano.
youtube.com/LQK4YfiPj1Q
#leonardCohen #Hallelujah #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #shareingiscaring
Oct 17, 2018 · 9:09 PM UTC
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Bon Jovi on "Stripped"
Live with accompaniment. Lotta Jersey kids cover this song. His is quite agreeable. Why I like it? JERSEY BOYS!!!
youtube.com/RSJbYWPEaxw
#leonardCohen #Hallelujah #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #shareingiscaring
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K.D. Lang, Live at Juno Awards (televised), Winnipeg
Stunning performance and TV arrangement. That unique Lang Canadian Country Twang lives on! Why I Like It: IT'S K.D!!!, how she OWNS a stage (always did) and the orchestration.
youtube.com/P_NpxTWbovE
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Damien Rice Live in Norway:
Why I like it: Rice brings the old skool Folk singer/songwriter to his work. Also, Norway.
youtube.com/rbk8JnzvUX4
#leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring
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Pentatonix aCapella Official Video
Incredible talent. Why I Like It: Predominantly a Capella, which ain't easy. Also, there's a bass, baritone and tenor; and two Sopranos, one like a boy or a castrato. I cry when the two hand off in the Soprano range!
youtube.com/LRP8d7hhpoQ
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Susan Boyle solo live in Liverpool:
That voice. Courage. Why I Like It: Overcoming of adversity through the power of #music
youtube.com/hvgS4WmvHck
#leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring
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Please add your favorite interpretation(s) of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. FWIW, The song is not about sex per se, but the cycle of life and the pain we all of us endure. #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring💚
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