“Leonard did ‘Suzanne’, I’d met him and I went, ‘I love that song. What a great song.’ Really. ‘Suzanne’ was one of the greatest songs I ever heard. So I was proud to meet an artist. He made me feel humble because I looked at that song and I went, ‘Woah. All my songs seem so naive by comparison.’ It raised the standard of what I wanted to write.” - Joni Mitchell in conversation with Malka Maron in the book Joni Mitchell: In Her Own Words.
We’re celebrating 40 Years of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", a song that has become a cornerstone of pop culture to the extent it could be said that it is now a folk song. Initially overlooked, its profound lyrics and haunting melody gradually captured hearts worldwide. Drawing inspiration from biblical stories, Cohen's perseverance turned "Hallelujah" into one of his most celebrated works.
The song's universal appeal is evident in the numerous artists who have covered it, each bringing their unique style. Notable covers include John Cale’s haunting interpretation, Jeff Buckley's ethereal rendition, k.d. lang's powerful performance, Andrea Bocelli’s heartfelt presentation and Rufus Wainwright's soulful version. "Hallelujah" has also evoked poignant moments in films and TV shows like Shrek and The West Wing.
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Hallelujah" and its enduring impact on music and culture. Whether you're listening to Cohen's original or one of the many beautiful covers, take a moment to appreciate its timeless beauty and emotional resonance.
For our second-to-last video in this series we knew we wanted something simple but striking, once again allowing the power of Leonard Cohen's lyrics to take centre stage,” says NOWNESS creative director Bunny Kinney.
“We love Vincent’s artistic response to ‘The Hills,’ featuring this world-weary protagonist on the streets of Texas, reminiscing his past as he too tries on that iconic fedora and, for a moment, embodies the man behind the music.”
Journey into Vincent Haycock’s visual interpretation of Leonard Cohen’s “The Hills”:
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“Even though it all went wrong, I’ll stand before the Lord of Song.”
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“Leonard did ‘Suzanne’, I’d met him and I went, ‘I love that song. What a great song.’ Really. ‘Suzanne’ was one of the greatest songs I ever heard. So I was proud to meet an artist. He made me feel humble because I looked at that song and I went, ‘Woah. All my songs seem so naive by comparison.’ It raised the standard of what I wanted to write.” - Joni Mitchell in conversation with Malka Maron in the book Joni Mitchell: In Her Own Words.
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“A song at arm’s reach.”
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"A thousand kisses deep."
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Love, according to Leonard.
“Tomorrow belongs to roses and cards.
Tonight belongs to the truth.”
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We’re celebrating 40 Years of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", a song that has become a cornerstone of pop culture to the extent it could be said that it is now a folk song. Initially overlooked, its profound lyrics and haunting melody gradually captured hearts worldwide. Drawing inspiration from biblical stories, Cohen's perseverance turned "Hallelujah" into one of his most celebrated works.
The song's universal appeal is evident in the numerous artists who have covered it, each bringing their unique style. Notable covers include John Cale’s haunting interpretation, Jeff Buckley's ethereal rendition, k.d. lang's powerful performance, Andrea Bocelli’s heartfelt presentation and Rufus Wainwright's soulful version. "Hallelujah" has also evoked poignant moments in films and TV shows like Shrek and The West Wing.
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Hallelujah" and its enduring impact on music and culture. Whether you're listening to Cohen's original or one of the many beautiful covers, take a moment to appreciate its timeless beauty and emotional resonance.
Comment below and let us know what your favourite cover or memory of Hallelujah is.
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For our second-to-last video in this series we knew we wanted something simple but striking, once again allowing the power of Leonard Cohen's lyrics to take centre stage,” says NOWNESS creative director Bunny Kinney.
“We love Vincent’s artistic response to ‘The Hills,’ featuring this world-weary protagonist on the streets of Texas, reminiscing his past as he too tries on that iconic fedora and, for a moment, embodies the man behind the music.”
Journey into Vincent Haycock’s visual interpretation of Leonard Cohen’s “The Hills”:
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