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List Price: $18.93 | | Label: Sony
Salesrank: 481
Released: March 31, 2009 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Color DVD Live NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
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. His songs have set a virtually unmatched standard in their seriousness and range. Sex, spirituality, religion, power - he has relentlessly examined the largest issues in human lives, always with a full appreciation of how elusive answers can be to the vexing questions he raises. But those questions, and the journey he has traveled in seeking to address them, are the ever-shifting substance of his work, as well as the reasons why his songs never lose their overwhelming emotional force. Documentaries, awards, tribute albums and the ongoing march of artists eager to record his songs all acknowledge the peerless contribution Cohen has made to what one of his titles aptly calls "The Tower of Song."
In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. Quickly recognized 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 Canadian/UK tour was extended and by the end of that year it had reached 84 markets worldwide, selling more than 700,000 tickets. The Live In London release fully captures and recreates the extraordinary show from that tour that earned Cohen more than 80 five-star reviews for his performances.
Track Listing:
1. Dance Me To The End Of Love
2. The Future
3. Ain't No Cure For Love
4. Bird On The Wire
5. Everybody Knows
6. In My Secret Life
7. Who By Fire
8. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
9. Anthem
10. Introduction
11. Tower Of Song
12. Suzanne
13. The Gypsy's Wife
14. Boogie Street
15. Hallelujah
16. Democracy
17. I'm Your Man
18. Recitation w/ N.L.
19. Take This Waltz
20. So Long, Marianne
21. First We Take Manhattan
22. Sisters Of Mercy
23. If It Be Your Will
24. Closing Time
25. I Tried To Leave You
26. Wither Thou Goest
Live In London Reviews:
Great concert 
2009-11-09 - This is a great concert that was well filmed and edited. Fantastic words and music from an amazing artist. All of the musicians were excellent.
Leonard Cohen Live in London, DVD
2009-11-07 - I was so upset to have missed his concert in Los Angeles, as it could be his last: he last toured 15 years ago, but this DVD is the closest thing to seeing him live. I don't tire of watching it. Beside his legendary talent, he demonstrates great class in his interaction with the audience. What's not to love?
Live in London
2009-10-26 - i had never heard Leonard Cohen until I caught his Live in London concert on Public Broadcast TV. I was so intrigued by his sound that I bought the Live in London CD. Two CD's and 26 beautifully done songs. Great back up musicians and Leonard's unique vocal makes for great listening. They are in my car CD changer now and I listen to them over and over.
Masterful concert
2009-10-22 - This is Leonard Cohen at his best! He has never sounded better and the video is even better than the CD because the body language, facial expressions and emotions of the performers are on display. Each song, and there are many, is masterfully done and the musicianship is extraordinary. It would be difficult to pick my favorite song because I love them all. This DVD is a treasure for all the fans of this important figure.
Cohen DVD
2009-10-17 - A good way to enjoy Leonard. Have to be a Cohen fan to really get into it but if you are you won't be disappointed. He comes across as a good poet and when added to music it's a great audio and visual experience. If your into Cohen I recommend you at last give it a watch and if your not it's a worth while musical experience.
