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by Mordy
Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years
Replies: 57
Views: 18333

Re: Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years

The Times published an excerpt from this in the Saturday Review section yesterday.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mari ... -xwf55hwhm
by Mordy
Fri May 22, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Polly Samson's novel about Hydra in the 60s (and David Gilmour's perfoming Cohen songs)
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Polly Samson's novel about Hydra in the 60s (and David Gilmour's perfoming Cohen songs)

Yes, it looks as if David Gilmour is a long-time admirer of LC. He was on the BBC's Desert Island Discs back in 2003 and his selection included Dylan, Joni Mitchell and LC's Anthem.
by Mordy
Thu May 21, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Polly Samson's novel about Hydra in the 60s (and David Gilmour's perfoming Cohen songs)
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Polly Samson's novel about Hydra in the 60s (and David Gilmour's perfoming Cohen songs)

Thank you for posting those links, Tom. I had tickets for this, not only because there was a Leonard connection, but also being a huge admirer of Polly Samson and David Gilmour. It's re-scheduled for sometime in September, I think. I've just watched the first of the videos - I didn't know anything a...
by Mordy
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: Forum Users
Replies: 3
Views: 2838

Forum Users

I'm intrigued - I notice it says that the most ever users online was 1503 on Tuesday October 1, 2019. Did something special happen on that day - other than news about the new album and Nick Broomfield's fim? Did I miss something :?
by Mordy
Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: 'The times they are a-changing...' Montreal concert
Replies: 21
Views: 8101

Re: 'The times they are a-changing...' Montreal concert

I can't help feeling that a tribute and celebration like this should have been held today - the anniversary of his birth - the day it all started, rather than around the anniversary of the very sad day we lost him. My personal reaction to any anniversary of loss is quiet remembrance, but I respect t...
by Mordy
Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Leonard Has Passed Away
Replies: 701
Views: 381594

Re: Leonard Has Passed Away

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Leonard.
RIP
Mordy
by Mordy
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: Other music
Topic: Art Garfunkel
Replies: 5
Views: 2171

Re: Art Garfunkel

Saw Art Garfunkel in Oxford on Saturday. Really enjoyed it, although the voice seemed a bit uncomfortable at times. But considering what he's been through, all credit to him for the strength and discipline it must have taken to get back to this level of performance. And the voice of Garfunkel Jnr - ...
by Mordy
Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: Leonard Cohen's music
Topic: Songs from a Room
Replies: 10
Views: 4069

Re: Songs from a Room

AlexandraLaughing, have you seen this film about LC's early work with Ira Nadel and Jim Devlin, amongst others? Interesting information/analysis of the early work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCbekHrQNYU I only discovered it recently and haven't found anything about it on the forum here (althoug...
by Mordy
Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Double page article
Replies: 2
Views: 1177

Re: Double page article

And another 2 page spread in The Times as well.
by Mordy
Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Leonard Cohen 80 years on September 21, 2014
Topic: How to celebrate Leonard's 80th birthday
Replies: 387
Views: 133941

Re: How to celebrate Leonard's 80th birthday

If there's a problem with Hydra, let's think about Montreal - not in the vicinity of LC's house, but somewhere near that "place by the river" perhaps?
by Mordy
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Arthur Smith sings Leonard Cohen
Replies: 12
Views: 3958

Re: Arthur Smith sings Leonard Cohen

From the BBC - doesn't say when it's due to be broadcast though. Love the idea of nudity in a radio show... Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen Again Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen was a hit at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival some years ago. The show ran in London's West End before a final outing in Mont...
by Mordy
Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: THE SUMMER 2013 TOUR IN EUROPE
Topic: CONCERT REPORT: Lucca, Italy, July 9, 2013
Replies: 52
Views: 37738

Re: CONCERT REPORT: LUCCA (JULY 9, 2013) PIAZZA NAPOLEONE

Big thank you to everyone who's posted sound check videos. There are so many (very good) videos of the concerts themselves, but they all look the same, with Leonard and the band in 'performance' mode, so it's refreshing to see these videos. I know it's not usually possible to see (as well as hear) t...
by Mordy
Thu May 23, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: THE SUMMER 2013 TOUR IN EUROPE
Topic: PRESALE TO THE UK SHOWS
Replies: 187
Views: 27487

Re: PRESALE TO THE UK SHOWS

So pleased about all the UK dates - but I can't believe it - I'm going to be away for all but the O2 concert :( However ... there's a bit of a gap between 8th and 14th. Jarkko - are there likely to be any more UK concerts, or is the list complete?
by Mordy
Mon May 13, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Sylvie Simmons Reading and Q & A in London (and Chorleywood)
Replies: 48
Views: 8754

Re: Sylvie Simmons Reading and Q & A in London

Thanks so much for pointing this up, John. I shall be there. I'm currently reading the book on a Kindle (good for on the train), but deeply frustrating as when I picked it up last night the battery was completely flat. So, happy to buy the book!
by Mordy
Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: The Leonard Cohen Event in Dublin 2014
Topic: Where will our 2014 Event be?
Replies: 90
Views: 56501

Re: Where will our 2014 Event be?

I don't think Birmingham should be lightly dismissed - after all, an important and attractive place in our literary heritage is not a million miles away - Stratford-upon-Avon. Can't guarantee the weather of course, but a visit to the theatre to see a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company woul...

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