I actually don’t know this song but it does remind me of one of my favourites by Cohen, First We Take Manhattan. In Canada we have four of the most universally acclaimed singer songwriters - Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young. I know you’ve reacted to the first three, but I think you would also strongly connect to Neil Young. As you’ve experienced addiction, The Needle and the Damage Done would be an excellent start to your journey. There is a great live performance from the MTV Unplugged sessions, probably 25 years after he originally recorded it in the 70’s.
Ah, you have gotten to Leonard. I just recommended him on another reply. So happy to see this. You have an ear for this level of content. It's great to watch
Leonard Cohen was a poet. His early classics are true gems. "So Long Marianne", "Famous Blue Raincoat". "Suzanne". You'll love his writing. I look forward to more. As a Montrealer, Leonard Cohen is our patron saint. 🙂
Mesmerizing! I've only ever heard Hallelujah by him, so this was a treat for me. Loving your expressions and input on this. Thank you and much love to you and your family.❤️🫂😊
Great insights for a first listen. Its so refreshing to see a reactor pay close attention to understanding the lyrics as much as the musical composition.
Would love to see your reaction to these great songs by Leonard: You want it darker A thousand kisses deep Dance me to the end of Love Anthem Tower of song Everybody knows
I discovered Leonard Cohen in college in the early 1970's when a Canadian dormmate recommended him. I bought all his albums and listened to them over and over. I read his poetry but not his fiction books. By the 90's I had moved on to other artists, and his music was getting darker and angrier so I didn't listen as much. In the late 90's he stopped writing for several years and spent about 5 years in a Zen retreat center, being ordained as a Buddhist monk. Then suddenly he was back, writing and recording and, due to legal problems with his manager, did a series of world tours. Some of my favorite songs -- "Suzanne" & "Sisters of Mercy" (1967), ""Famous Blue Raincoat" (71), "Chelsea Hotel #2" (74), "Everybody Knows" (1988), "The Future" & "Anthem" (92), "You Want It Darker" (2016). And check out the live performances from the world tours.
I'm thrilled that you've reacted to this gorgeous song. If you haven't listened to "The Road to Peace" by Tom Waits, I think you might really appreciate it. I do lament that Leonard isn't here to comment on these days we're living now, but he also might have already said what needs saying. I highly recommend "You Want It Darker" as a follow-up to this piece.
🌿In the first Arabic sequence, there are two occurrences of "salam 'ala salam" (peace upon peace) amidst the several "ya salam" (oh peace) 🌿 Did some searching and originally it was about the Israeli palestinien struggle and how the devil is in between “l lived among you well disguised” and how the truths live and die. An Arabic speaker said the lady singing about peace “Salam” in Arabic sings it with a hint of sarcasm when she sings Ya Salam Ala Alsalam. 🌹In Arabic when you say “Ya Salam” in that tone it’s an indication of mockery or disbelief🌹. Leonard Cohen once commented on the voice in the song using the following words : “….The woman’s voice represented “the oppressed” who are absent from public discourse.”
Leonard Cohen's voice is enchanting ! We are just guests on Mother Earth. After we left, all popular problems such conflicts between countries, identity. hatred, betrayal etc. will remain : "NEVERMIND" Thank you Saeed , great reaction! A powerful thought provoking song : so relevant in these days...
Well said! We are guests indeed. And if we visit someones home, would we treat it the way we do? Or its inhabitants? We can do better 😃❤️ Thanks so much for watching , Orly!
@@SaeedReacts. If you want it a little juicy you could make a double reaction: first "Chelsea Hotel #2" by Leonard Cohen (where he reports on his encounter with Janis Joplin), second, "The Chelsea Hotel oral sex song" by Jeffrey Lewis (a funny song that was heavily inspired by Chelsea Hotel #2; no, it's not as x-rated as it sounds). Or, of course, the usual suspects: Suzanne, Famous blue raincoat, Night comes on, The partisan, A street, Sisters of mercy, Tower of Song (live, London), Avalanche, Dance me to the end of love, Ballad of the absent mare, Happens to the heart, If it be your will etc. etc. etc.
It's about the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Or is it? This ambiguity is part of what makes Cohen's work so powerful-it can speak to multiple histories and experiences simultaneously. Therefore, while the 1948 Arab-Israeli War could be one interpretation, the song is not limited to that context alone. Bringing the Arabic into it suggests it might be.
I actually don’t know this song but it does remind me of one of my favourites by Cohen, First We Take Manhattan. In Canada we have four of the most universally acclaimed singer songwriters - Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young. I know you’ve reacted to the first three, but I think you would also strongly connect to Neil Young. As you’ve experienced addiction, The Needle and the Damage Done would be an excellent start to your journey. There is a great live performance from the MTV Unplugged sessions, probably 25 years after he originally recorded it in the 70’s.
Will add that one to my list. Might be on it already. Thanks!
Ah, you have gotten to Leonard. I just recommended him on another reply. So happy to see this. You have an ear for this level of content. It's great to watch
I gotta reply again. It is such a pleasure to watch someone who catches so much nuance the first time through.
Thanks Leonard. Love this song
More Leonard Cohen. Please!
Leonard Cohen was a poet. His early classics are true gems. "So Long Marianne", "Famous Blue Raincoat". "Suzanne". You'll love his writing. I look forward to more. As a Montrealer, Leonard Cohen is our patron saint. 🙂
Never heard this before. AWESOME!!
Great song! Thanks for watching!
Also another Bob Dylan reaction should be coming later today :)
He is very unique. A real one off 👌🏻
Mesmerizing! I've only ever heard Hallelujah by him, so this was a treat for me. Loving your expressions and input on this. Thank you and much love to you and your family.❤️🫂😊
Great song! Thanks so much for watching! Much love to you and your family ❤️
Great insights for a first listen. Its so refreshing to see a reactor pay close attention to understanding the lyrics as much as the musical composition.
Thanks so much! Great song and still rings very true today.
Susanne is my very favorite
يا سلام على السلام يا سلام
يا سلام سلام على السلام
Oh peace, oh peace, oh peace, peace be upon peace
Thanks for sharing!
Would love to see your reaction to these great songs by Leonard:
You want it darker
A thousand kisses deep
Dance me to the end of Love
Anthem
Tower of song
Everybody knows
Thanks so much for the recommendations.
I did a reaction to Tower of Song, but it was the version with U2.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
I discovered Leonard Cohen in college in the early 1970's when a Canadian dormmate recommended him. I bought all his albums and listened to them over and over. I read his poetry but not his fiction books. By the 90's I had moved on to other artists, and his music was getting darker and angrier so I didn't listen as much. In the late 90's he stopped writing for several years and spent about 5 years in a Zen retreat center, being ordained as a Buddhist monk. Then suddenly he was back, writing and recording and, due to legal problems with his manager, did a series of world tours. Some of my favorite songs -- "Suzanne" & "Sisters of Mercy" (1967), ""Famous Blue Raincoat" (71), "Chelsea Hotel #2" (74), "Everybody Knows" (1988), "The Future" & "Anthem" (92), "You Want It Darker" (2016). And check out the live performances from the world tours.
Thanks for the recommendation!
I'm thrilled that you've reacted to this gorgeous song. If you haven't listened to "The Road to Peace" by Tom Waits, I think you might really appreciate it. I do lament that Leonard isn't here to comment on these days we're living now, but he also might have already said what needs saying. I highly recommend "You Want It Darker" as a follow-up to this piece.
🌿In the first Arabic sequence, there are two occurrences of "salam 'ala salam" (peace upon peace) amidst the several "ya salam" (oh peace) 🌿
Did some searching and originally it was about the Israeli palestinien struggle and how the devil is in between
“l lived among you well disguised” and how the truths live and die.
An Arabic speaker said the lady singing about peace “Salam” in Arabic
sings it with a hint of sarcasm when she sings Ya Salam Ala Alsalam.
🌹In Arabic when you say “Ya Salam” in that tone it’s an indication of mockery or disbelief🌹.
Leonard Cohen once commented on the voice in the song using the following words :
“….The woman’s voice represented “the oppressed” who are absent from public discourse.”
Thanks for looking this up and sharing. Much appreciated!
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Leonard Cohen's voice is enchanting !
We are just guests on Mother Earth. After we left, all popular problems such conflicts between countries, identity. hatred, betrayal etc. will remain : "NEVERMIND"
Thank you Saeed , great reaction! A powerful thought provoking song : so relevant in these days...
Well said! We are guests indeed. And if we visit someones home, would we treat it the way we do? Or its inhabitants?
We can do better 😃❤️
Thanks so much for watching , Orly!
There wouldn't be with a one-world social democracy and no borders.
Thank you for reacting to Leonard Cohen. You definitely need to do more. And Nick Cave.
Thanks for watching! And the recommendation!
@@SaeedReacts. If you want it a little juicy you could make a double reaction: first "Chelsea Hotel #2" by Leonard Cohen (where he reports on his encounter with Janis Joplin), second, "The Chelsea Hotel oral sex song" by Jeffrey Lewis (a funny song that was heavily inspired by Chelsea Hotel #2; no, it's not as x-rated as it sounds).
Or, of course, the usual suspects:
Suzanne, Famous blue raincoat, Night comes on, The partisan, A street, Sisters of mercy, Tower of Song (live, London), Avalanche, Dance me to the end of love, Ballad of the absent mare, Happens to the heart, If it be your will etc. etc. etc.
It's about the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Or is it? This ambiguity is part of what makes Cohen's work so powerful-it can speak to multiple histories and experiences simultaneously. Therefore, while the 1948 Arab-Israeli War could be one interpretation, the song is not limited to that context alone. Bringing the Arabic into it suggests it might be.
It definitely can be. And many others. But certainly including Arabic hints at this specific one.
Aurora did a Cohen cover of Blue Raincoat. He was an inspiration for her music❤
Hi
Can you react on Nepali Rap song Hiphop saili please