The Swarm

May 14, 2008

Leonard Cohen's first show in 15+ years

TDS Editors

“Hallelujah”

“I’m Your Man”

“Everybody Knows”

stage talk

Leonard Cohen Files:

The show was incredible. Leonard’s voice was very very strong – rich and deep as usual but with a strength and power that showed complete command. As a reference point, I have been a professional musician for 30 years, and I can tell you these guys were bang on the money – no mistakes – no uncertainties in the arrangements. Roscoe Beck’s position as musical director again resulted in the beautiful musical sparseness that Leonard’s music requires such that vocals and lyrics are placed front-and-center. All band members’ performances were notable even if their individual virtuosity was easily understated by the apparent ease with which they were doing it. But, through the evening, each member got their chance to shine and shine they did.

SET LIST:

Dance Me To The End Of Love
The Future
Ain’t No Cure For Love
Bird On The Wire
Everybody Knows
In My Secret Life
Who By Fire
Anthem

(intermission)

Tower Of Song
Suzanne
Gypsy Wife
Boogie Street
Hallelujah
Democracy
I’m Your Man
Take This Waltz

(encores)

Heart With No Companion
So Long, Marianne
First We Take Manhattan
Closing Time


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7 Comments

#1 yes! says:

his voice is still so incredible

#2 Famous Blue Rain Coat says:

Woulda been nice to let us know where and WHEN this was !

He is an icon, that's for sure !

#3 from the link says:

First Concert in Fredericton (May 11, 2008)

It's nice to see a legend like Leonard Cohen have the integrity not to let Rick Rubin rebrand him for a "new" generation. These songs are precious and timeless.

#4 not so happy snaps says:

looking at the website, what shit photography! first concert in 17 years and they had some hack snapping away with a $200 sony. photographers should need a license.

#5 thelink says:

what a lazy ass.

#6 CatoniaNYC says:

Wow - this happened in my hometown of Fredericton, New Brunswick in Canada. Amazing!

#7 Mos says:

Thank you for sharing this wonderful concert with us!! Leonard Cohen's voice is still so rich and continues to take me to that special joyful place. A majestic performance. I'm sorry some people are not happy with the pictures, but to have any image and live performance of Leonard Cohen is to be treasured.


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