Ballad of the Absent Mare
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Re: Ballad of the Absent Mare
Chris, like you, I am fascinated by this song. I have told my family I want it sung at my funeral. I haven't heard of a live version.
Anne
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Re: Ballad of the Absent Mare
Anne, Chris,
There are very few live recordings of' Ballad of the Absent Mare'.
Leonard has sung this song live during his 1979 and 1980 tours. The oldest known live recording is København, Danmark - (Falkoner Teatret),October 17, 1979.
Others:
Hannover, Deutschland - (Kuppelsaal)
November 11, 1979
Melbourne, Australia - (Comedy Theatre)
March 8, 1980
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1985/04/30
You can check/research the live recordings here:
http://www.leonardcohenlive.com/concerts.htm
- and I can send you a recording.
Dave
There are very few live recordings of' Ballad of the Absent Mare'.
Leonard has sung this song live during his 1979 and 1980 tours. The oldest known live recording is København, Danmark - (Falkoner Teatret),October 17, 1979.
Others:
Hannover, Deutschland - (Kuppelsaal)
November 11, 1979
Melbourne, Australia - (Comedy Theatre)
March 8, 1980
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1985/04/30
You can check/research the live recordings here:
http://www.leonardcohenlive.com/concerts.htm
- and I can send you a recording.
Dave
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Good old reliable Dave.
You seem to have an answer for everything Cohen.
I would love a recording. That is a generous offer. I wonder what I could send you in return....
You seem to have an answer for everything Cohen.
I would love a recording. That is a generous offer. I wonder what I could send you in return....
Re: Ballad of the Absent Mare
Hey,Anne - less of the 'old' ...
PM your address please.
Dave
PM your address please.
Dave
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Dave,
At least I didn't call you "old Woman", like Arthur said to Dennis in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
At least I didn't call you "old Woman", like Arthur said to Dennis in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Ten Bulls
Here's a link to an online copy of Ten Bulls:
http://www.iloveulove.com/spirituality/ ... nbulls.htm
It's been years since I read this, I had a copy in high school and just found it again on my bookshelf.
http://www.iloveulove.com/spirituality/ ... nbulls.htm
It's been years since I read this, I had a copy in high school and just found it again on my bookshelf.
ᎤᏩᎬᏗᏒ ᏥᎪᏩᏘᎲ, ᎯᎩᎾᎵᎢ, ᎠᏓᎯᏍᏗ ᎨᏐ. Uwagvdisv tsigowatihv, higinali'i , adahisdi geso (I've seen the future brother, it is murder.)
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Thank you, Newsgal, for the 10 Bulls. You can have no idea just how synchronous that posting is. I am presently working out my design for a tarot card based on the Absent Mare, and I think those illustrations are going to help me a lot. I scarcely know when I am looking for something, and presto! this forum provides it!
Anne
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Re: Ballad of the Absent Mare
This is one of my favorite Cohen songs, I'd love to hear him do it live and in person. The only live recording I've heard of this song was played at a party I went to many years ago, and it was a live bootleg cover by Nanci Griffith. Oh how I've wished to hear that one again, but I didn't know the person who had the recording, and I've never been able to track it down.
Much thanks for the links to Jennifer Warnes story, and also the link to Ten Bulls. Those explain so much and I'm richer today for having read them.
Much thanks for the links to Jennifer Warnes story, and also the link to Ten Bulls. Those explain so much and I'm richer today for having read them.
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I see this is an old thread! But I just discovered this song....listening to it, I thought of the bible story of the lost sheep....and God searching for his lost one.....and never giving up....and pulling her back with love not a whip....what an amazing song.....
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Leonard's work resonates
Brighton 1979; Dublin , Manchester june 2008; glasgow, manchester Nov 2008; Liverpool july 2009 ; Barcelona Sept 2009 ;marseille, lille september2010: Ghent August 2012;Barcelona October 2012;Montreal x2 November 2012: 2013; Saint John NB April 2013; Brussels June 2013;Manchester August 2013; Leeds , Birmingham September 2013; Amsterdam September 2013
Brighton 1979; Dublin , Manchester june 2008; glasgow, manchester Nov 2008; Liverpool july 2009 ; Barcelona Sept 2009 ;marseille, lille september2010: Ghent August 2012;Barcelona October 2012;Montreal x2 November 2012: 2013; Saint John NB April 2013; Brussels June 2013;Manchester August 2013; Leeds , Birmingham September 2013; Amsterdam September 2013
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Re: Ballad of the Absent Mare
Thanks David.
I love this underrated LC song.
It expresses so well the "panic of loss", whatever the loss is.
I know all about the oxen, but I still feel it was inspired mainly by the loss of his beloved at that time, the mare used as metaphor, beautifully so - cowboys and their horses, a whole lost world evoked there.
I don't welcome cover versions, usually, much preferring the original, but for Emmylou I will make an exception!
I love both his and hers.
I love this underrated LC song.
It expresses so well the "panic of loss", whatever the loss is.
I know all about the oxen, but I still feel it was inspired mainly by the loss of his beloved at that time, the mare used as metaphor, beautifully so - cowboys and their horses, a whole lost world evoked there.
I don't welcome cover versions, usually, much preferring the original, but for Emmylou I will make an exception!
I love both his and hers.
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Ring the bells that still can ring...
Re: Ballad of the Absent Mare
I had originally posted this link in the Other Music section and just saw this old thread and the reference to Emmylou...thought I would post it here as well.
Ballad of the Runaway Horse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCJPll_5lPc
Ballad of the Runaway Horse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCJPll_5lPc
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Thanks for the link!
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,Kush wrote:I had originally posted this link in the Other Music section and just saw this old thread and the reference to Emmylou...thought I would post it here as well.
Ballad of the Runaway Horse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCJPll_5lPc
Thanks for the link Kush.
My two favourite versions of this lovely song are Leonard's original and Emmylou's version.
Ring the bells that still can ring...