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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
 Posted - 09/19/2005 : 09:08:48
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Where do I start with his music? Teach me to listen good, fb.net.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 09:13:03
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Mike - I would start off with songs of love and hate. awesome - but takes a while to get used to.
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martian-honey
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
71 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 10:02:58
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go with his earlier stuff for a start... less intense. dond get too wrapped up in the monotony of the tunes, listen to the poetry!
leaves of three, let them be. |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 10:09:26
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i personally love 'i'm your man' - but thats where i started, so perhaps i have an undue affinity for it
-Brian
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 10:37:06
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You're Canadian. He lives in Montreal. You shouldn't have to ask us about him. Can't you just grab a coupla Molsons and go knock on his door, eh?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 11:09:28
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I'm Canadian?!??!
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 11:13:24
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
I'm Canadian?!??!
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
You may want to consult a physician about this.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 12:26:06
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I'd simply start with his "Best Of" collection.
Then go for New Skin for the Old Ceremony (my favorite)
Great album. Plenty of simple string arrangements that really fill out Cohen's voice.
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
Edited by - ObfuscateByWill on 09/19/2005 12:26:28 |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2005 : 21:03:11
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SONGS FROM A ROOM
yep. |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 00:12:29
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I'm Your Man is my fave. My friends hippy dad turned me on to it while we were uh...partaking in some herbal relief. I got a hold of the LP and then some "friend" of mine stole it (I know where you are you b-hole).
What's the song where he talks about his golden throat? I always loved that one. |
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 02:19:41
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dont go home with your hard on!
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All I know there was humous. |
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martian-honey
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
71 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 04:00:54
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there was a cover album made of i'm your man called 'im your fan' basically people whove covered his songs... the pixies are on there, they did a cover of one of his songs called 'i cant forget.' quite good too. listen to chelsea hotel no.2 its about a one night stand he had with janis joplin.
leaves of three, let them be. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 04:02:49
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I'm your fan should be in everyones record collections!
It should be!
If only for the pixies cover, and for those that way inclined, rem - first we take manhattan
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martian-honey
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
71 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 04:19:39
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i agree, the reason this album is good is becuase it has the lyrical beauty supplied by leonard along with the variety of other artists voices... the only reason leonard is difficult to listen to is the monotinous tone.
r.e.m first we take manhattan is great.
leaves of three, let them be. |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 04:23:48
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Dunno. Very weak tribute album.
Even the Pixies disappoint. Their cover would have blended well on Trompe, though.
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I think with Cohen, his classic "Best Of" is an excellent starting point.
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 06:11:15
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Originally posted by starmekitten
I'm your fan should be in everyones record collections!
It should be!
If only for the pixies cover, and for those that way inclined, rem - first we take manhattan
They shouuld have put Jeff Buckley's on there too.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2005 : 08:08:24
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geertos
- FB Fan -
Belgium
158 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 00:11:18
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Originally posted by HeywoodJablome
I'm Your Man is my fave. My friends hippy dad turned me on to it while we were uh...partaking in some herbal relief. I got a hold of the LP and then some "friend" of mine stole it (I know where you are you b-hole).
What's the song where he talks about his golden throat? I always loved that one.
That song should be "Tower of Song", the last song on I'm Your Man. It goes something like "I was born with the gift of a golden voice". Very funny indeed :) |
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geertos
- FB Fan -
Belgium
158 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 00:15:28
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
They shouuld have put Jeff Buckley's on there too.
Yeah, they should have said "wait, we won't release this tribute album just yet, maybe somebody else will record another great cover of Leonard Cohen within this and three years". |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 05:57:30
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Aaah right. I didn't knmow when it came out.
Smart arse.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 06:47:13
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Never could get into LC at all. Everything I've heard has failed to grab me at all. In fact most of the time when I listen to his stuff I'm thinking "lighten up man, lifes not so bad."
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geertos
- FB Fan -
Belgium
158 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 06:58:58
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No probs, I'm just fooling around...
But besides, most tribute albums contain only songs all recorded around the same time, especially for the occasion, and they won't appear on any regular release afterwards. Anyway, that's why most tribute albums suck big time, besides from that hard-to-find track from one or two great artists.
BTW favorite Cohen album = Songs of Love and Hate, but I've yet to hear Death of a Ladies Man. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 10:30:46
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www.jewlicious.com/index.php?p=1333
www.leonardcohenfiles.com
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 10:33:29
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I'm listening to his live album and really enjoying it. Thanks for the suggestions and links peeps.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 10:58:48
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BTW: Happy Birthday, Leonard Cohen - 71 today.....
 The Cult of Frank : You can do it, We can help.. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 11:19:09
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Originally posted by geertos
No probs, I'm just fooling around...
Yeah I know. So was I.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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jnaus
- FB Fan -
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2006 : 14:28:24
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Originally posted by Broken Face
i personally love 'i'm your man' - but thats where i started, so perhaps i have an undue affinity for it
-Brian
I read a reference to "I'm your man" in the 33 1/3rd book. I had Leonard Cohen's 'Best Of' album already and I was familiar with a lot of the songs on there due to plenty covers, etc... So I bought the CD and even though the lyrics are brilliant the arrangements in the background are horrible, very outdated, they remind me of one of those cheap casio synthezisers. For me it was a major turn off. My personal favorite LC song is 'Suzanne'.
One side note that might be interesting to know about is that the LC 'Best Of' album and Ween's 'The pod' have the same album cover. Ween basically mocked with the LC version. |
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The New Bolero
= Cult of Ray =
394 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2006 : 17:29:54
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2006 : 20:00:29
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I didn't see the documentary, but I bought the soundtrack, and it was pretty much crap. There are lots of good Cohen covers out there, but very few were on this soundtrack. There are several tribute albums, but I think only I'm Your Fan is any good. I was really disappointed in the Tower of Song tribute album, though Tori Amos' version of Famous Blue Raincoat is beautiful. If you're looking to get into Cohen, start with Best Of. Next, try Songs of Love and Hate. If you still like him after that, buy everything you can get your hands on.
And the coolest thing about Leonard Cohen is that I'm named after him. (Not the Leonard part, thank God.)
 When do I get my first bee, damnit? |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2006 : 02:15:59
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The U2 song is terrible, but there are some good songs. Miles away from "I'm your fan" though.
This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2007 : 03:53:17
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I'm walking with a friend to a taqueria yesterday for lunch and she casually motions with her chin at the house we're walking past, says "That's Leonard Cohen's house." And I just about fall on the sidewalk I'm so giddy.
the cure make me want to die, but in a good way -- mr.biscuitdoughhead
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2007 : 04:52:18
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I'd have had the same reaction, K. Cohen is as close to God as we've got on Earth. (I love that he named his son Adam.)
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2007 : 09:39:28
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I'M YOUR MAN
this album is above and beyond anything on this planet(besides, it is the only album of which BF/FB says he has bought it several times). the lyrics of the songs are mind-and-everything-else-blowing.
first we take manhattan - just the best song ever. objectively.
everybody knows - never heard the truth as clear as in this song
jazz police - insane, out of space and time
i can't forget - this is just THE song about losing yourself
this album is a true comforter for any time and any mood.
"10 new songs" comes pretty close, i think. i'm not that much moved by "the future". of course, his early songs are ear worms too, but i can relate much more to his later work - it is more direct, more honest, less abstract, less story telling.
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 09/12/2007 : 10:34:11
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
I'm walking with a friend to a taqueria yesterday for lunch and she casually motions with her chin at the house we're walking past, says "That's Leonard Cohen's house." And I just about fall on the sidewalk I'm so giddy.
the cure make me want to die, but in a good way -- mr.biscuitdoughhead
they have taquerias in Canada?
"I am a troll.. and a fag." -LBF |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2007 : 14:05:55
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Originally posted by floop
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
I'm walking with a friend to a taqueria yesterday for lunch and she casually motions with her chin at the house we're walking past, says "That's Leonard Cohen's house." And I just about fall on the sidewalk I'm so giddy.
the cure make me want to die, but in a good way -- mr.biscuitdoughhead
they have taquerias in Canada?
floop, I knew you'd say that. They do. Sort of. It's weird to be offered a corona in a French accent.
the cure make me want to die, but in a good way -- mr.biscuitdoughhead
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