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After more than two decades of research and travels, Christophe Lebold, who befriended the poet and spent time with him in Los Angeles, delivers a stimulating analysis of Cohen’s life and art. Gracefully blending biography and essay, he interrogates the mission Cohen set out for himself: to show us that darkness is just the flip side of light.

Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen's profound and unmistakable lyrics. The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them.

These hilarious essays on life inside and outside a Zen monastery make up the spiritual memoir of Shozan Jack Haubner, a Zen monk who didn’t really start out to be one. Raised in a conservative Catholic family, Shozan went on to study philosophy (becoming de-Catholicized in the process) and to pursue a career as a screenwriter and stand-up comic in the clubs of L.A. How he went from life in the fast lane to life on the stationary meditation cushion is the subject of this laugh-out-loud funny account of his experiences.

No other book about Leonard Cohen gets so close to the man, his city, his poems and songs, his friends, his background, and the many original influences that forged this world-famous poet, songwriter and performer as the Song of Leonard Cohen. Based on the documentary film Rasky made centred on Leonard Cohen in 1979, this book includes texts taken from the film with numerous notes and personal reminiscences from this long-standing friendship with Leonard Cohen.

Leonard and Hungry Paul is the story of two friends who ordinarily would remain uncelebrated. It finds a value and specialness in them that is not immediately apparent and prompts the idea that maybe we could learn from the people that we overlook in life.

Grâce à ses chansons d’une qualité d’écriture peu commune, Leonard Cohen est assurément l’un des artistes les plus estimés et admirés du paysage musical des cinquante dernières années. Il est de ceux qui, tout au long de leur carrière, ont su se réinventer pour répondre aux attentes du public. Difficile, néanmoins, de raconter Leonard Cohen tant il y a à dire sur cet être charismatique à bien des égards et ô combien fascinant.

The Water and the Wine is set on the Greek island of Hydra in a '60s artistic community. The author lived there as a child. The main focus is on Leonard Cohen and his lover/muse, Marianne Ihlen. Each night, the artists and writers meet and discuss their ideas about life, art, philosophy, and religion. The Silver family (loosely based on the author's own family) arrive on the island and are drawn into a world of creativity and excitement but also infidelity, jealousy, and dysfunctional relationships. Ultimately, the novel asks the question: What is the price of creativity?

Être Casanova et être un moine. Être un plaisantin et un mélancolique. Être un poète, une star, un troubadour et un ange : être Leonard Cohen. Toute sa vie, l'éternel passant aura déplié sa trajectoire en amoureux du paradoxe, sans cesser de faire ce qu'il fait le mieux : aller de ville en ville, séduire les femmes et raviver nos cœurs. Entre New York, Montréal et l'île grecque d'Hydra, Leonard Cohen : L'Homme qui voyait tomber les anges suit à la trace cette vie cosmopolite menée comme un perpétuel dialogue avec Dieu, avec soi-même et avec les avalanches.

A memoir of the author's decades-long friendship and spiritual journey with the late singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet Leonard Cohen Leonard Cohen passed away in late 2016, leaving behind many who cared for and admired him, but perhaps few knew him better than longtime friend Eric Lerner...

Brand new podcast series goes behind the making of the new film, Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, and the legendary artist and song that inspired it. Interviews include Includes archival footage from Leonard Cohen, himself, and exclusive content from film-makers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine and journalist Larry "Ratso" Sloman. You will also hear from members of Cold War Kids, Old 97s, The Mountain Goats, Judy Collins, and a special appearance by Rita Houston (WFUV - New York, NY). Find the film in theaters near you at https://tickets.hallelujahfilm.com

Hydra, 1960: Der junge Leonard will ein berühmter Schriftsteller werden. Dann lernt er Marianne und ihren Mann kennen und wird Zeuge, wie ihre Ehe zerbricht. Leonard kümmert sich um die tief verletzte Marianne, sie verlieben sich ineinander. Nachdem sein Roman jedoch von der Kritik zerrissen wird, fällt Leonard in eine Depression. Jetzt ist es an Marianne, ihn zu retten: Sie schenkt ihm eine Gitarre und ermutigt Leonard dazu, Songs zu schreiben. Bald feiert er erste Erfolge. Doch kann Marianne ein Leben an der Seite eines Weltstars führen?

Famed for his song 'Hallelujah' and covered by many artists. He was a huge presence on the music scene for many decades. Born in Canada, he was a novelist, songwriter, poet, and professional singer. His work explored politics, isolation, depression, death, sexuality, religion, loss and romance. With songs such as Hallelujah, Dance me to the end of Love, Suzanne, You want it Dark and many others. I hope you enjoy it.

Leonard Cohen, hier muss man eigentlich nicht viel Erklären. Songs wie "Hallelujah", "Suzanne", "So Long Marianne", "Bird on a wire" sind alles absolute Meisterwerke. Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass der junge Cohen erst zur Gitarre griff um seine Tätigkeit aus Autor und Dichter zu finanzieren, der Rest ist Geschichte...

Um 1968 tingeln Lukas und Harry als Zwei-Mann-Band durch die deutsche Provinz, covern Beatles, Kinks und Donovan und denken: Besser geht's nicht. Bis Lukas eines Nachts im Radio Leonard Cohens "Suzanne" hört und sich weder Titel noch Interpret merken kann. Die kokette Gitte und die erfahrene Julia werden ihm auf der Suche nach dieser einen lebensverändernden Platte behilflich sein. Zehn Jahre später macht Lukas sich auf nach Nirgendwo, nur mit Cohens Gedichten im Gepäck.

Rolf Ableiter ist seit 2017 mit seiner Formation „Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen“ bundesweit in Konzertsälen und Kirchen unterwegs. In seinem Podcast vertieft er die Geschichten und Anekdoten, die er bei seinen Auftritten erzählt. In jeder Folge widmet er sich einem einzigen Song Cohens, übersetzt und interpretiert ihn oder erzählt, was Cohen selbst zu dem Song gesagt hat. Immer mal wieder lädt er dazu einen Gesprächspartner ein.

Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Leonard Cohen hit without using music or tab. Lesson includes a full demonstration and a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase slowly and without music, tab, or video. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

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Un ballet de leprosos es el título de una novela inédita que Leonard Cohen escribió con poco más de veinte años, mucho antes de que su talento se plasmara en más de veinte álbumes y seis premios Grammy y alcanzara una fama mundial.

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