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Leonard Cohen: Live in London [DVD] [2009] [NTSC]

Roscoe Beck , Rafael Gayol , Edward Sanders    Exempt   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Roscoe Beck, Rafael Gayol, Neil Larsen, Javier Mas, Bob Metzger
  • Directors: Edward Sanders
  • Producers: Edward Sanders, Richard Alcock, Robert Kory, Steve Berkowitz
  • Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Sony Music
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Mar 2009
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001RTP3Z0
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,825 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

For over four decades, Leonard Cohen has been one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a figure whose body of work achieves greater depths of mystery and meaning as time goes on. In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. Quickly recognised as musical folklore in the making, 29 of the original dates sold out almost immediately, leaving fans and critics alike hailing the show as a once in a lifetime experience. By popular demand, the tour was extended and by the end of that year it had reached 84 markets worldwide, selling more than 700,000 tickets. Live In London, his first new recording since 2004’s Dear Heather, was recorded live on July 17, 2008 at London’s 02 Arena.

Tracklisting

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 / Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye / Anthem / Introduction / Tower Of Song / Suzanne / The Gypsy’s Wife / Boogie Street /Hallelujah / Democracy / I’m Your Man / Recitation w/ N.L. / Take This Waltz / So Long, Marianne / First We Take Manhattan / Sisters Of Mercy / If It Be Your Will / Closing Time / I Tried To Leave You / Whither Thou Goest

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Growing old with grace and beauty 30 Mar 2009
By Bodhi Heeren TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Though somewhat dismissive about his years as novice in a zen monastry, talking about how he went around with a hard on under the safron robe, none the less Leonard Cohen seems to have imbibed something. Transmitting an authentic humility and coming across like a human being at rest with himself and the universe.

Like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits kind of a brilliant songwriter and a less than startling vocalist, but Cohen has perhaps in many ways never sounded better than here in his older days.

And as for the music and the musical arrangements it's as close to perfection as you can get. This is world class players like bassist Roscoe Beck who is also the director and arranger, Neil Larson on keys, Bob Metzger on guitar and Javier Mas on diverse exotic string instruments. All virtuosic player who show their true musicianship in the understated way they manage to underscore Cohen's great songwriting. Metzger really able to say more with 2 - 3 notes than many a progressive shredder with a flourish of scales and appegios. And add to that the beautiful choir of long time collaborator Sharon Robinson - who has also co-written a couple of songs - and the Webb sisters Charley and Hattie.

A great mix of new and old songs, the familiar and the more obscure, each one a true gem. Some are poignant commentaries to the mad world of today, some bordering on the religious, others dissecting the male psyche and the male attitude to love, showing same kind of meticiously and honest introspection Joni Mitchell and Aimee Mann has excelled in from a female perspective.

I shall freely admit that from time to time I have found Cohen somewhat overrated by idolizing critics, but here he certainly shows his mettle and his artistic brilliance. Awesome sound, awesome visuals. An absolutely essential offering - of great art to the Cosmos.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking performance. You have to buy it! 30 Mar 2009
By Julikat
Format:DVD
I received my copy today and just finished watching it. I saw him at the Albert Hall last November, and this is the same line up, the Webb Sisters, Sharon Robinson, Javier Mas (playing the archilaud, similar to a mandolin.) From the very beginning when he first comes on stage, you know you're in for something special.

Each and every song is delivered with such energy and enthusiasm, and if the hairs don't stand up on the back of the neck at the intro to 'Who By Fire' then you can't be a true Cohen fan :) Javier Mas's intro is absolutely mindblowing, and when the familiar: "And Who By Fire" rings out, the audience go crazy. There's a wonderful atmosphere, not just from the obvious respect and appreciation from the audience, but from seeing Cohen so obviously enjoying himself.

I didn't think anyone could replace Julie Christensen and Perla Batthala (from 'The Future' tour), but the Webb Sisters and Sharon Robinson do a very fine job. After seeing him on that tour in 1995, I was so disappointed when there was no dvd release, and was absolutely over the moon to see a release from the 2008 tour.

The playlist is phenomenal, "Dance Me To The End Of Love", "The Future", "Everybody Knows", "Bird On A Wire", "Tower Of Song" and a host of others. And I don't know about anyone else, but I love how his voice has mellowed over the years, it's very hypnotic :)

If you've been waiting for years to see this great guy perform live, do yourself a favour and get the dvd immediately. I swear you'll be drawn in from the very first moment, and you'll be glued to the screen until the very last note rings out! It's that good, and as a bonus, the recording quality is excellent too.

I recommend this dvd from the bottom of my heart to each and every Leonard Cohen fan, it's an absolute masterpiece. I defy anyone to watch it and not be totally moved by his performance, the whole concert is just wonderful, so wonderful, I have to go and watch it again right this second. Buy it! You'll be so glad you did.
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115 of 120 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A simply beautiful gig ... 25 Mar 2009
By Bood
Format:DVD
'Beautiful' is an odd word to describe a gig, isn't it?

But that was the only word that I could use to describe Leonard Cohen's gig at O2 last summer.

From the moment he walked on stage and doffed his hat to the standing ovation he received, to the last (of many) encores, this man had a presence and beauty about him that was simply a delight to behold. He was deeply tender, tender with his band, with his songs, and with his audience. And strong and wry, too.

Every song was treated with affection and reverence, and often with humour - sometimes he'd laugh at some of his lyrics, in much the way a kindly grand-father (he is 74) might when telling a story.

'Suzanne' almost moved me to tears (and that's never happened at any gig I've been to), and 'Hallelujah' received another standing ovation - in fact, there were probably eight standing ovations for this man's return to London. When he sang the line "I was born with the gift of a golden voice" in Tower of Song, you could hear the humour in him, and the delight in the audience. And, when he sang "And if you want a doctor, I'll examine every inch of you" in 'I'm Your Man', he made it sound like one of the dirtiest and sexiest lines ever, despite his age and immaculate appearance as a kindly old gentleman.

He only started performing again after years as a Buddhist monk because his ex-manager shafted him financially and he ended up losing millions. He has said in the past that he stopped performing before because he got too nervous, but he seemed to love every minute of last night's three hour set. He repeatedly thanked his band, and the audience, and never let up on his spiritedness.

This wasn't merely a musical show, it was almost a religious experience (and I say that as a generally deeply cynical atheist).

Utterly extra-ordinary. Quite beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cohen Live
Love the content. I am a long term fan.
The DVD is a perfect companion to the CD purchased at the same time
Published 12 hours ago by malcolm J Mc Donald
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
What a treat! Over two hours of vintage Leonard Cohen, with a truly great band and backing singers.Just remember that you need to change the setting on your dvd player from... Read more
Published 1 month ago by teddybear
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this guy!
I used to like Leonard Cohen. But lost track of him some time in the 80-90's. then someone bought me his latest CD & rekindled my love affair!
Published 1 month ago by Lizzy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Makes me wish so much that I had been there. I love this man with his wonderful unique voice and his depth of understanding the human condition. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rowan
5.0 out of 5 stars always the greatest
Leonard is hypnotic I have no other male artist who can measure up to this man this DVD is so good
Published 3 months ago by Geoffrey Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Having seem him live shortly before this DVD, it was great to re live those moments (not a great Cohen fan before either)
Published 3 months ago by HomeSpa
5.0 out of 5 stars Old man river
Not often the live arrangements are better than the originals but this is good enough to bathe in. Lush but grown up music.
Published 4 months ago by Nigel Corrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy at Seventy
Probably the best ever from LC. Somehow his voice has grown with age into a sexy sax.All my girlfriends over 50 just fall in love with this man. Read more
Published 5 months ago by toeknee
5.0 out of 5 stars Leonard Cohen in LONDON 2008
This was played for me by a friend, only incar CD.
I LOVED the music and LYRICS so poetic and meaningful
I bought the DVD for myself and 2 other friends. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Evelyn from Wirral
5.0 out of 5 stars Cohen Live in London
Good video with the magnificent performance of the man with the golden voice. I've repeatedly enjoyed the music and the lyrics of this very unique vocalist ant his band.
Published 6 months ago by ferran
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