Bring Back The Violin
Re: Bring Back The Violin
Hi Arlene
Leonard tour of 2010 without the Webb sisters? Neither Sharon Robinson
Leonard tour of 2010 without the Webb sisters? Neither Sharon Robinson
Re: Bring Back The Violin
Leonka. The quoted announcements were issued prior to the start of the tour in 2008.LEONKA wrote: Leonard tour of 2010 without the Webb sisters? Neither Sharon Robinson
They have nothing to do with the 2010 tour.
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bridger15bridger15 wrote:
Leonka. The quoted announcements were issued prior to the start of the tour in 2008.
They have nothing to do with the 2010 tour.
I fell down the stone from the heart, comforted me. Perhaps I need glasses because I probably read wrong, it was in 2008. My apologies.
Re: Bring Back The Violin
I agree, bring back the violin, viola and cello. They are definitely missed. But we're keeping Dino too. We want it all and we want it now!
(Well, nowish... break comes first!)
(Well, nowish... break comes first!)
"We are so lightly here"
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For those of you wanting an LC and violin fix, listen to the beautiful mp3 of "Silent Night" that Jarkko just posted. The post also includes an amazing art photo by Eija.
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Please allow me to be a bit pompous, but was that not a viola? Genuinely interested, not being facetious!
"We are so lightly here"
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Have just watched this video (it has been presented on you tube before) but it does relate to this thread so I thought I would include it here. It was on Jools Holland's TV show in May 1993. Wonderful violin work by Bob Furgo - does anyone know what he's doing these days?
Just look at Leonard, he's obviously having a relaxed few moments - really enjoying himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FokPG5gDyZU
and to remote1:
I can't distinguish which it is
Just look at Leonard, he's obviously having a relaxed few moments - really enjoying himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FokPG5gDyZU
and to remote1:
I can't distinguish which it is
It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to B4real ~ me
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
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I, too, would LOVE to hear a gypsy violin on this tour ( as well as Dino S.) - Rafi Hakopian was sublime - but it would need to be somebody as good as him.
I know Leonard tried to find Rafi prior to this tour...
I know Leonard tried to find Rafi prior to this tour...
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There is this fantastic link in a recent thread (viewtopic.php?f=7&t=20922#p217030) in the Live Performances section, to Leonard Cohen - Rare Live Songs (http://www.twoshakesofalambstail.com/st ... index.html). I assume you are all aware of this treasure trove already, but I have only just discovered it, and I thought violin lovers might like to hear the live recording of 'Seems So Long Ago Nancy' (http://www.twoshakesofalambstail.com/st ... _Nancy.mp3). The violin bit is at the end and I thought B4real in particular might enjoy it...
"We are so lightly here"
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Hi remote 1,
You are a sweetheart to think of me and my love of a violin but yes, you are right, I have had Rare Live Songs since my first post of this forum. I was looking for more songs of Leonard's because I had all the official ones and Tom Sakic answered my post with this link. I myself have also posted it in the news section Tony Palmer Bird On A Wire Documentary for someone else. It does indeed relate to an interesting time of songs in Leonard's life. You know the song "Silent NIght" on it is the one Jarkko plays each year for Christmas - Jennifer Warnes sings also and my favourite Raffi Hakopin plays the violin
(I've researched it and it is a violin)
You are a sweetheart to think of me and my love of a violin but yes, you are right, I have had Rare Live Songs since my first post of this forum. I was looking for more songs of Leonard's because I had all the official ones and Tom Sakic answered my post with this link. I myself have also posted it in the news section Tony Palmer Bird On A Wire Documentary for someone else. It does indeed relate to an interesting time of songs in Leonard's life. You know the song "Silent NIght" on it is the one Jarkko plays each year for Christmas - Jennifer Warnes sings also and my favourite Raffi Hakopin plays the violin
(I've researched it and it is a violin)
It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to B4real ~ me
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
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No problem, it was worth it just in case! I tend to always be the last one to find out everything...
"We are so lightly here"
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Hi remote1,
You are definitely not the last one to find out - remember how you found "The Guests" on French TV with Leonard and, dare I say it, Raffi Hakopin's wonderful violin playing. If it wasn't for all your help (and marine's) I wouldn't have the video I now do. You have a wonderful heart and I love your sense of humour
You are definitely not the last one to find out - remember how you found "The Guests" on French TV with Leonard and, dare I say it, Raffi Hakopin's wonderful violin playing. If it wasn't for all your help (and marine's) I wouldn't have the video I now do. You have a wonderful heart and I love your sense of humour
It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to B4real ~ me
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
Bring Back The Violin
Leonard isn't going to bring it back now, I imagine, but I did love the sound it gave.
I discovered his music on the Jools Holland show mentioned above, and that wonderful fiddle sound was a large (obviously not the only) part of the instant appeal for me.
Ah well.......
I discovered his music on the Jools Holland show mentioned above, and that wonderful fiddle sound was a large (obviously not the only) part of the instant appeal for me.
Ah well.......
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I also think the violin would add an additional romantic theme to the program. The videos were beautiful. Thank you for giving us a chance to see them.
Marie
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Re: Bring Back The Violin
It's my absolute pleasure to do that and I still watch them over and over with the same amount of enjoyment and pleasureCheshire gal wrote:I also think the violin would add an additional romantic theme to the program. The videos were beautiful. Thank you for giving us a chance to see them. Marie
bridger15 wrote:Ah, but the violin was chosen originally for this tour. And the tour band also included Dino. It was not an either/or situation.
Unfortunately, Christine Wu had to withdraw.
and I still say BRING BACK THE VIOLIN!!!!!B4real wrote:Well then, as it was in the begining - why can't it be now in the future
It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to B4real ~ me
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!
Attitude is a self-fulfilling prophecy ~ me ...... The magic of art is the truth of its lies ~ me ...... Only left-handers are in their right mind!