Leonard Cohen - Ottawa Dec 7, 2012 - La Manic

December 9, 2012

Leonard Cohen

Ottawa Dec 7, 2012 - Scotiabank Place

La Manic (cover/reprise Georges Dor

Leonard Cohen - Ottawa Dec 7, 2012 - La Manic
Published on Dec 9, 2012 - caro8680

Background info: Leonard Cohen Performs Beloved French-Canadian Song "La Manic" by Georges Dor at Montreal Concert 2, Nov 29.12

Madison Event Concert, August 2 - John Kloberdanz Covers Going Home From Leonard Cohen's New Album "Old Ideas"

(Centre) Jarkko Arjatsalo (facing), Joe Way (back), John Kloberdanz

August 4, 2012

I watched Ken Kurzweil's Thursday night concert videos and they are all so much fun.

I got a kick out of  John Kloberdanz covering Going Home from Leonard Cohen's new album, "Old Ideas".

I enjoyed how John adapted the opening lyrics to describe himself.  Delightful.

Leonard Cohen

I love to speak with Leonard

He's a sportsman and a shepherd

He's a lazy bastard

Living in a suit...

John Kloberdanz

I love to speak with John

He's a pundit and a fraud

He's a lazy banker

Living in a suit...

Going Home - John Kloberdanz (Ken Kurzweil)



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• To view Ken Kurzweil L.C. Event -Thursday Night - John Kloberdanz Concert click here
• Photo at the top - Ken Kurzweil 
• Just to clarify: I am home in LA. Had to pass on the Event this year. But I am enjoying Ken's online Madison albums and thought I would share some entries with others.

"Columbia Records' beautiful promo clip announcing Old Ideas (we guess it was not broadcast)"

April 30, 2012

This wonderful Leonard Cohen's New Album Old Ideas promotion video was posted today on the Leonard Cohen Newswire page on Facebook.

It is an "unlisted" video which means that only people who know the link to the video can view it.. It will not appear in any of YouTube's search results,

It is uncertain how long the YouTube link will remain active.



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The title of this post is reproduced from the Facebook page, Leonard Cohen Newswire, maintained by Tom Sakic and Mod Marie (Speaking Cohen).

Old Ideas was released in the US on January 31, 2012

Leonard Cohen Announces "OLD IDEAS WORLD TOUR 2012"

March 26, 2012

(Press release)

AEG Live present

LEONARD COHEN
ANNOUNCES "OLD IDEAS WORLD TOUR 2012"

"Baby I've been here before, I know this room I've walked this floor..."

26 March 2012 -- Following the release of Leonard Cohen's highly acclaimed twelfth studio album 'Old Ideas,' the legendary singer/songwriter/poet will once again return to the stage with an all new tour and #1 Album.

To the delight of his legions of fans, the magnetic and inimitable Leonard Cohen returns to the scene with the most emotive, poignant and legendary concerts yet. The World Tour will begin August 12, 2012 in Belgium, St Peters Square, Ghent. Tickets go on sale March 30, 2012. Leonard will return to North America this Fall, details to be announced soon. For more information visit www.Leonardcohen.com.

In his sixth decade of producing critically acclaimed music, Leonard Cohen remains at the top of his game and is arguably one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Reaching unprecedented heights, 'Old Ideas' debuted at #1 across the globe and is the highest charting album of Cohen's career. Worldwide praise has been mounting for this highly anticipated collection of new material with The Telegraph declaring it as a "work of genius."

Citing W.B Yeats, Irving Layton and Walt Whitman as literary influences Cohen first shot to the forefront of the music industry in the 60's and has remained an inspirational talent and contributor to the industry since he first emerged. His lyrics of lust, love, religion, death and seclusion have enlightened fans and musicians worldwide. Boasting an estimated 1,330 covers of his original songs, Leonard Cohen's work has enamoured the likes of U2, REM, Nick Cave and the late Johnny Cash, among many others.

His albums Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967), The Future (1993) and Ten New Songs (2001) are rightly considered classics along with the beautiful singles "Hallelujah" and "Suzanne". His literary genius and unique musical talent are as legendary as the man himself.

Leonard Cohen earned rave reviews throughout his triumphant 2008-2010 World Tour, with The Observer praising the show as "An evening of pure gold," while The Daily Telegraph plainly stated "immaculate, beautiful, exquisite." The Independent reported that "to hear him sing is still an experience to truly make young women and romantics shiver and sweat" and Toronto Sun declared Leonard Cohen "Charming, funny, poignant, smart, sharp, sexy… he is still a ladykiller." Daily Express hailed that "Leonard Cohen is special and this concert - all two-and-a-half-hours of it - was unforgettable" and Irish Independent recounted that "What I witnessed was soul inspiring on every level, I have never been so moved by a performance, everything about the night was magical." The Times suggested "On this kind of grand autumnal form, he should tour every year."


"OLD IDEAS WORLD TOUR 2012":

August 12th – Ghent, Belgium – St. Peter's Square August 14th – Ghent, Belgium – St. Peter's Square August 25th – Copenhagen, Denmark – Rosenborg Castle August 26th – Aalborg, Denmark – Molleparken August 28th – Bergen, Norway – Bergenhus Festning-Koengen August 31st – Gothenberg, Sweden – Tradgardsforeningen September 2nd – Helsinki, Finland – Sonera Stadium September 5th – Berlin, Germany – Waldbuhne September 6th – Monchengladbach, Germany – Monchengladbach Hockeypark September 11th – Dublin, Ireland – Imma September 12th – Dublin, Ireland – Imma September 25th – Verona, Italy – Verona Arena September 28th – Paris, France – Olympia September 29th – Paris, France – Olympia September 30th – Paris, France – Olympia October 3rd – Barcelona, Spain – St. Jordi October 5th – Madrid, Spain – Palais Desportes October 7th – Lisbon, Portugal – Pavilhao Atlantico ---------------------    ***UPDATE*** Another concert has been added to Norway, to Halden. The date is August 29 and venue Fredriksten Festning After Europe, Leonard will return to North America this Fall, details to be announced soon.

All In The Family - Leonard Cohen's Old Ideas Billboard In Times Square, New York

March 1, 2012

Sister Esther Cohen helps publicize Old Ideas

on Times Square, Feb 24/12

Photo by Linda Straub, Leonard Cohen Forum

Leonard Cohen Forum member (friscogrl), Marsha White

on Times Square Feb 18/12

Photo by Sarah Wells, LC concert fan

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Old Ideas album cover photo by Kezban Ozcan

Esther Cohen photo, thanks to Marie M.

Marsha White photo from Facebook

LA Times Recommends New release Leonard Cohen Old Ideas

February 19, 2012

Imagine my excitement early this morning when I read in The Los Angeles Times Calendar section:
"Tips from The Times' music staff on recommended new releases and reissues".

The lead recommendation was written by Steve Appleford, one of the LA Times best reviewers.

Leonard Cohen
"Old Ideas"
Columbia

I can not find an online version yet. So please excuse the smudge, here is a scan.

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LA Times Calendar section, p E13. Feb 19/12

Who's King Of Pop Now? The last, best laugh is Leonard Cohen’s (New York Times)

February 12, 2012

This is my favourite Old Ideas album review published in The New York Times (here)

Who’s King Of Pop Now?

By JESSE KORNBLUTH 
Published: February 11, 2012

There are things that do not happen in the real world. Noam Chomsky becoming president. Unflattering photos of Jennifer Aniston. Apple doubling the price of iPhones so its Chinese assemblers can work a 40-hour week.

Or Leonard Cohen, at 77, occupying the No. 1 position in music at Amazon.com for his just-released “Old Ideas.”

And yet Mr. Cohen not only vaulted to the top of Amazon music last week with his new collection of songs, he stayed there for a week, until Adele — who has already sold 7.5 million copies of her latest release in the United States alone —  got a second wind and sent him reeling down to No. 4.

Nothing about Mr. Cohen’s late-life success readily computes. His range as a composer is limited; as he has noted, “People said I knew three chords when I knew five.” His vocal range is even more limited. A fan got it exactly right when he said, “No one can sing a Leonard Cohen song the way Cohen himself can’t.” The dirge-like songs and midnight voice that result are an easy target for reviewers. He’s “the poet laureate of pessimism.” “The grocer of despair.” “The godfather of gloom.” “The prince of bummers.” And, inevitably, “music to slit your wrists to.”  

And this codger is, however briefly, the King of Pop?

Yes, and the joke’s on Pop. Our absurd political and media squabbles have created a vacuum of gravitas. That has turned Leonard Cohen into a trending topic, and for the simplest of reasons: he’s an authentic seeker. And Mr. Cohen’s not the only musician with a fan base that spans decades. Look at the Amazon music best-seller list: Adele is 23 years old , but just behind her are Paul McCartney (69), Eddie Van Halen (57), Mr. Cohen, an Amnesty International tribute to Bob Dylan (70) and Bruce Springsteen (62). Further down the list: 85-year-old Tony Bennett’s collection of duets. Honorable mention: Paul Simon, now 70, for his 2011 collection, his best in 25 years.

Until the last century, there was no expectation that artists would constantly change styles and messages. It was enough that they did something well. Over time, with work and grace, they saw more, went deeper, gave their audiences greater satisfaction. Now art is like fashion. Careers have stages. Novelty and astonishment are now synonymous with art.

The musicians who top the Amazon list are fully formed. In 1962, Mr. McCartney began writing his generation’s best pop songs; he still has the touch. Mr. Springsteen has been standing up for the forgotten since the mid-’70s. Mr. Dylan says he now has to work conscientiously to produce songs that used to drop into his hands, but he gets it done.

These are our elders, making mature music for an audience hungry for maturity. And one of the oldest of these elders leads the pack. The last, best laugh is Leonard Cohen’s.

Jesse Kornbluth is the editor of HeadButler.com.

A version of this op-ed appeared in print on February 12, 2012, on page SR3 of the New York edition with the headline: Who’s King Of Pop Now?

Leonard Cohen's New Album Old Ideas Receives Unprecedented Worldwide Acclaim

February 8, 2012

They like him.  They really like him.

"Old Ideas Debuts in a Top Five Position on Charts in 27 Countries
Cohen's New Studio Album Is the Highest Charting Album of His Career"

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leonard Cohen's Old Ideas has reached unprecedented worldwide creative and commercial heights with debuts in the #1 position on the official Album Sales Chart in 9 countries. Additionally, Old Ideas has smashed records with its debut at the top of the charts (official, iTunes or Amazon) in 17 countries (Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland {trending to #1}, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA).  The highly acclaimed 10-song collection of new material from poet/singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was also Top 5 in an additional 10 countries. This makes Old Ideas the highest debuting album of Leonard Cohen's career!

 Read the full press release (here)

 

US TV Promo Leonard Cohen "Old Ideas" on CBS Sunday Morning

Screen shot  from video of my TV screen - CBS Sunday Morning

January 29, 2012

Imagine my delight when I watched today's DVR recording of "CBS Sunday Morning" on TV.

During the playback, there was a 30 second promo for Leonard Cohen's new album, Old Ideas.

What a nice surprise.

I had seen some TV promos uploaded from other countries, but not one in the US yet.

I grabbed my camera, replayed that portion and uploaded it to YouTube.

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Links to TV promos in other countries assembled by Roman aka Goldin (here)

Leonard Cohen's New Album OLD IDEAS Is Now Streaming on NPR and Soundcloud (Guardian UK)

January 22, 2012

First Listen: Leonard Cohen, 'Old Ideas'

on NPR Music

Thanks to Lorraine Sexton (maltmom) for posting the link.

(click here)

OLD IDEAS TRACK LISTING:
Going Home
Amen
Show Me The Place
The Darkness
Anyhow
Crazy To Love You
Come Healing
Banjo
Lullaby
Different Sides 

Also: Streaming on Soundcloud (Guardian, UK)

(click here)

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Old Ideas will be available to stream on demand from January 23 through January 31, 2012.

Old Ideas will be released in the US and Canada on January 31, 2012

"Leonard Cohen: the maestro who’s made the most of his misery" The Telegraph, William Langley

Trim and dapper, Leonard Cohen today has the look of an ageing mob lawyer, 

with a voice once described as 'deeper than a Siberian coalmine' Photo: SPRINGS

January 23, 2012

Leonard Cohen: the maestro who’s made the most of his misery

Even on the release of 'Old Ideas' – his 12th album – the 77-year-old singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen remains happy to be sad, says William Langley

William Langley wrote an article about Leonard Cohen and his forthcoming new album Old Ideas in the January 22 issue of The Telegraph (click here) .  The wonderful  caricature above of LC and the backing Webb Sisters was included with the article.

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Old Ideas will be released in the US and Canada on January 31, 2012

Leonard Cohen's Old Ideas Billboard-Times Square, New York

January 22, 2012

Marie M, moderator of the Leonard Cohen Forum sent these two fantastic photos of a billboard for Old Ideas at Times Square in New York City.  These photos are from Robert Kory, Leonard's manager.  

 
Thank you Marie and thank you Robert.

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Old Ideas will be released in the US and Canada on January 31, 2012

Leonard Cohen at Joes' Pub in New York-Old Ideas Press Conference Jan 20/12

 

January 21, 2012

"Leonard Cohen listening session/press conference at Joe's Pub. Simply amazing"

Source: Twitter,  Stacey Anderson, New York
"Music journalist for New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, Nylon, etc....and, more importantly, not the TV Land cougar."

And another tweet by Shanta Thake
Directress of Joe's Pub in NYC

"Leonard talking about living in the Chelsea Hotel next to Edie Sedgwick and his quest for popularity"

"Me photo bombing @RitaHoustonWFUV and Leonard Cohen before we got all chummy about 'Old Ideas.' "

 Twitter: Liana Huth @JustLiana

Leonard Cohen in Paris on January 16, 2012 - Oh that smile...

Photo: Daylife, Jan 16/12

January 16, 2012

Leonard Cohen was in Paris today for the SONY Music unveiling of his new album, Old Ideas.

Thanks to Suzanne Harlacher for her Facebook post.

Lucky me ... just found this on " daylife "

Canadian singer and Poet Leonard Cohen smiles as he poses on January 16. 2012 in Paris ♥Leonard Cohen's new album " Old Ideas " will be released in France on January 30 .

Oh, and what a smile. I can't stop smiling myself.

More Leonard Cohen photos on the Daylife website (click here)

Old Ideas - Leonard Cohen Photo on New Album Cover Reveals Familiar Accessories

Macro detail

November 23, 2011

After reading the observation by burningviolin on the leonatdcohenform about Leonard wearing a ring on the cover of the new album "Old Ideas", I had another macro look at the photo by Kezban Özcan.

Old Ideas album cover -original photo by Kezban Özcan

I noticed three familiar Leonard Cohen accessories. (see yellow highlights above),
I compared them to three similar items I have at home, much like any typical Cohenite

And, I concluded the following:  NB, These are my impressions only.

1. Black Catholic Saints bracelet (right wrist)

Gift from NEeMA

2. Unified Heart ring. (left hand)

Purchased at the San Diego concert merch store, April 7, 2009

3. The ever present black sharpie (handkerchief pocket)

Never leave home without one