I've long been a Leonard Cohen fan. I find it amusing that for years he wrote songs for others, thinking his voice was inappropriate for the music biz, when I so very much love that deep, gravelly sound of his.
Yes, deep and gravelly are perfect adjectives for his voice! And there is such honesty in his singing; he puts himself out there, warts and all. It's very difficult not to find that very alluring.
You're in school, honey - leisure reading is at a minimum during term time, I know.
I don't know that I've found a good deal that I would put in the category of his greatest hits, but I've found a couple of appealing songs I've added to my "on repeat" list. It's exciting to find new music.
That sounds like all-round excellent results. Congratulations!
I agree about Leonard Cohen. I'm a late-comer to him as well, only just 'discovered' him some five or so years ago when I borrowed a greatest hits compilation thing from the library. I can't even remember why I did that, but I was sold. I had the good fortune of getting to see him in concert a couple of years ago and it was totally worth the fear involved in travelling to Copenhagen all by myself. If ever you get the chance, definitely see him live.
I have heard some of his live recordings, and it seems that his performance is so vital, so present, that it is mesmerizing. You went all by yourself? Goodness, that is truly being a fan, to go to that trouble all on your own to see him.
It was only one night and I was going by train which I'm used to, so that helped. But I would have definitely preferred it being in my own town. :)
And yes, vital and present are good words to describe it. He seemed so full of energy when he performed and it felt like there was an awful lot of power behind the voice. The last song before the break halfway through (it was an indoor seated concert was 'Hallelujah' and I swear there was not a single sound from the audience while they played that song. It was like we were all completely hypnotised by it. Standing ovation for that one, obviously. Before hearing it live, I'm not sure that I had a favourite version of that song, but I've certainly got one now. It wasn't until afterwards I realised that behind a performance such as that, he's still just a little old man. Same age, more or less, as my grandfather. That was humbling.
way to go wt loss and AiC wise- I'm sure you feel so much better. I love the Mary Russell books- a slightly larger age gap than our SS/HG but just as wonderful.
I thought of you when I was talking to the dietitian. She was so *excited* that I actually took my medicine as prescribed. It's hard to imagine that there are people who do not, but I know you see it all the time.
Yes, I adore the age gap between Russell and Holmes! That is, undoubtedly, a huge part of the appeal for me.
Sadly, it is human nature to deny that you are ill. I have to be really blunt with people. One man I am seeing- intelligent, pleasant- had one big toe amputated two weeks ago due to diabetes - not following diet- finally I said to him, well you have 9 more toes - and I do like coming to see you... Next visit he had made changes and already there was a decrease in his blood sugar readings.
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I've long been a Leonard Cohen fan. I find it amusing that for years he wrote songs for others, thinking his voice was inappropriate for the music biz, when I so very much love that deep, gravelly sound of his.
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I need to upgrade my Leonard Cohen beyond the greatest hits album I borrowed from my parents. Love him.
I loved the first Hunger Games book!! Still need to get to the sequels; alas, time really does not allow.
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I don't know that I've found a good deal that I would put in the category of his greatest hits, but I've found a couple of appealing songs I've added to my "on repeat" list. It's exciting to find new music.
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I agree about Leonard Cohen. I'm a late-comer to him as well, only just 'discovered' him some five or so years ago when I borrowed a greatest hits compilation thing from the library. I can't even remember why I did that, but I was sold. I had the good fortune of getting to see him in concert a couple of years ago and it was totally worth the fear involved in travelling to Copenhagen all by myself. If ever you get the chance, definitely see him live.
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Thank you!
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And yes, vital and present are good words to describe it. He seemed so full of energy when he performed and it felt like there was an awful lot of power behind the voice. The last song before the break halfway through (it was an indoor seated concert was 'Hallelujah' and I swear there was not a single sound from the audience while they played that song. It was like we were all completely hypnotised by it. Standing ovation for that one, obviously. Before hearing it live, I'm not sure that I had a favourite version of that song, but I've certainly got one now. It wasn't until afterwards I realised that behind a performance such as that, he's still just a little old man. Same age, more or less, as my grandfather. That was humbling.
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Love Leonard.
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thank you, Beth!
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Yes, I adore the age gap between Russell and Holmes! That is, undoubtedly, a huge part of the appeal for me.
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Next visit he had made changes and already there was a decrease in his blood sugar readings.
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