Leonard Cohen recites “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae | Legion Magazine
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- Rest in Peace Leonard Cohen. In fall 2015, Legion Magazine and Leonard Cohen released a video to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. In a poignant tribute to McCrae, Canadian songwriter, painter and poet Leonard Cohen has recited that stirring poem for this exclusive video. His voice is accompanied by stirring imagery from the First World War.
Artist: Leonard Cohen
Video edited by Adam Tindal
Publisher: Jennifer Morse
Art Director: Jason Duprau
Copy by Eric Harris
Published by Legion Magazine
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I don't know of anyone who could of read this better.
I don't know of anyone who could have read this better.
Hello, if you say that you can recite this poem better, record it and upload it to youtube.
i could read it BETTER BOII.
I was just thinking that this is my favorite reading.
could have*
Had to since we are talking about an English poem.
Incredible. My aunt had dementia but could still recite this poem to her end. I'm in tears right now.
To those who stood up for us, we salute you.
not one single person has stood up for me! cowards, slime bags.
good that you salute them but the massacre of WW1 was such a disaster. They shouldn't have had to stand up for imperial powers pissing contest and elites that wanted to purge the working class that was getting rebellious
The fallen of WW1 died for nothing... NOTHING!!!
@@Trowblood sadly
1 million Indian soldiers in World War 1. According the CWGC - Common Wealth Graves Commission register - 80,482 Soldiers died, 64,963 commemorated, 15,519 burials. MOST of these were Sikhs whose own population in India is miniscule BUT they were rulers of the most prosperous state - Punjab before the British annexed that at last.
I'm crying now. When we were kids, my dad used to take us during vacations, to various battle sights and military cemeteries, and he would recite this poem to us. He had such a sense of civic duty, to pass on knowledge about the important things in life. He has dementia now, but I will forward this to his wife to play for him.
Thanks to McCrae, to Legion magazine, and Leonard Cohen (wow, what a great job, eh?!).
afringedweller made me cry too
Your Father is a "Great" man!
wow
respect ✊
:()
No one could have done this better. Thank you Leonard Cohen. Rest my friend. Proud to be Canadian as you are.
A great man
Read as it is meant to be read. Thank you, Mr. Cohen. Let us never forget.
honestly its amazing that even after all these years is still read the same way. the first time it was recited must have been absolutely overwhelming.
I'm going to be reading this at 2 memorials. Wish me luck. And God bless for those who have served
My condolences to those whom fought for our country and for the freedom we have today.
My dad, WWII, didn't talk much about being in combat. He told me he was shot, and showed me his medals, and said the medals are a consolation prize for losing those who became your friends. Sad. ...and he wouldn't talk about much else.
I sing this every year at the town memorial service. I still have trouble not bursting into tears. My great uncle lost his life in WWI.
I knew it by memory as a kid. We must honor those who sacrificed for us, the world over. The British Empire fought hard. RIP
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
You British? I’m Canadian
@@leomccarron9621 Canada was considered part of the British Empire with parts of Canada (Like Newfoundland) not being part of the Dominion until a decade or more. Now, we are considered part of the British Commonwealth, which I think is a fancier term of saying that 'The British still owns Canada'.
When Canada obtained Confederation in 1867, it still had a requirement to fight for Britain in any war. This also affected Australia and New Zealand. This wasn't rescinded until 1931 with the Statute of Westminster. So WW1, like WW2 had nothing to do with Canada per se, but we ended up spilling our blood for no reason except the evil machinations of people in high places, primarily in British high places.
the poem has become a song against war, but at the time it was actually a poem to stress that the fight and sacrifice was for the sake of justice and it called for people to support the soldiers and in fact do their part.
both are good messages honestly, and sadly the treatment of veterans seems to have left a lot to be desired.
No one better than Leonard Cohen to recite this.
I am a veteran WAAF. In service just after the end of the war but each time I listen to or read about "Flanders Fields" it always moves me to tears. Thank you all for remembering our brave lads (and lasses) from all conflicts in which they have served. Joan G.
Bless you Joan Graham, you are quite remarkable, your breed had a stoic resilience about them.
The generations Today would rather protest and stab each other to death over a coffee cup without a lid.
Bless your heart and soul
Thank you... always remember that too
Lest we forget. RIP Leonard Cohen.
This is very poignant today to have heard the heartbreaking news of Leonard's passing, and then heard my little granddaughter recite the last verse in a school assembly about Remembrance Day. Leonards wonderful, rich and calming voice might dry my tears.
In flanders fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below
We are the dead, short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In flanders fields!
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you, from failing hands, we throw
The torch; Be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die
we shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields
Amazing right? We have to do this is stage, at school this friday, i am VERY thankful to people who went, they've sacrificed themselves for freedom,
The people who had family went, were very brave to protect canada/us. I will remember them all.
1915, John McCrae.
It is indeed a beautiful poem. But Lizzy, this WW1, like WW2 was not fought for freedom. It was envisioned and manufactured
by very evil elitist people, mostly on our side. And we, the average Joe, paid for it in blood.
My Uncle recited this for the last time on Memorial Day. 91 years old, Korean War Veteran.
Rest In Peace Uncle John. See you on the other side 😢
Thinking of Granddad 102 years ago today, the 11hr of the 11 day of the 11 month 1918.
how old r u
@@dkteddy7255 50. I was 7 when he died, I remember him well, Invercargill New Zealand.
His voice one of a kind.
This reading evokes in me a deep and intense feeling of respect and gratitude for those who gave their lives for our freedom.
My Grandfather served there. I remember seeing the scars on his back from the shrapnel wounds while he shaved in his vest.
Miss you Leonard. In honour of the fallen soldiers and all veterans today.
R.I.P Leonard Cohen
Thank you, Mr Leonard Cohen. Rest in Peace.
"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae recited by Leonard Cohen. Lest We Forget!!! With much gratitude and heart felt thanks.
Beth McBlain s
Thank you to all of our soldiers, and our allies soldiers, who gave everything for freedom. Let us never forget. And thank you for this beautiful reading of "Flanders Fields". Farewell and Godspeed, Mr. Cohen.
WW1 was not WW2 , it was a pissing contest between empires WW1 and not a fight for freedom. It was a cluster of a disaster that was tragic and sad and Cohen captures that mourning in the rendering.
Beautiful. I can clearly hear the great respect from one Canadian poet to the other (Cohen to McCrae). Poignant and very important on this most hallowed day. RIP, and great gratitude to you both for what you have done for this country.
Rest easy Leonard where all those you read about in Flanders Fields. John Taylor
What do you mean John?
Iconic poem read by Cohen, himself, an icon!
Hello from Russia from Russians...we comemorate with you.
Thank you friend.
Zin Zinzin - Commemorate with an act of peace and return Ukraine today!
Poppies REALLY 'grow' in Rusland☠
@@micealohurley1 why come back if from the beggining it was territorry of Russia🤔. We come back ours. And moreover people wanted to come back in Russia. Live in Ucraine was worse for them than in time when it was Russin's territory
@@christopherfritz3840 we are just simple people...what politicians do, in which games they play....don't put it over to all nation...
War it is always bad thing...any mother will tell you the same...and no matter if u r british or russian
sleep well oh poet you have left us much thank you RIP Leonard
Rest in Peace Leonard Cohen
RIP Mr. Cohen. You were one great Canadian.
Leonard Cohen certainly has the voice for this.
No one reads this amazing poem like you. Miss you Lenny 😢
A great poet left us on a memorable day.......... Thank you for all those years of simple greatness! Let us Remember!
So thankful to have this beautiful tribute. Thank you to Leonard. Rest in Peace
Wow! It is a powerful poem to start with. Hearing it here, makes it stronger.
We the people need to stop making war, for any reason. The ones that suffer are our children that get sent off to wage the battles.
This is fantastic, we will be showing our son today and teaching him about remembrance!
RIP Leonard Cohen. The angels in Heaven sing Hallelujah upon your arrival.
My Nana introduced me to the poetry of John McCrae last year when she read "In Flanders Fields" to me. She also introduced me to Leonard Cohen when we heard "Hallelujah" - one of her favorite songs - and she took me to RUclips and listened to several of his other songs. At 14 yo, I'm pretty happy to have someone to expose me to different things.
RIP, #LenordCohen May you rest in Peace. Thank you for your poetry, your music and your stage presence.
Leonard Cohen reads this poem masterfully
douglas sim Dumbass read it wrong: grow, not blow.
Breathtaking - my world is about remembrance and I have heard this poem so many times but NEVER has it been so powerful. This version will forever stay with me. Thank you.
To those heroes, with gratitude. Beautiful poem and beautifully read.
Surely I can't be the only one in tears listening to this :(
yes bart. you are.
That's The way to recite poetry...God rest you Leonard Cohen...🎤🔔
Thanks for this remembrance. I feel sorry for the folks that this post apparently doesn't touch, my heart goes out to those that it has touched.
thank you Mr. Cohen fo this beautiful rendition. RIP
when i was in elementary school in toronto- i think it was grade 6 or 7 we had to learn this for memory work-a few years later i found it etched on the outside wall of harvard college of the u of t. ps anyone who went to hillcrest school on bathurst street in toronto between 19477-1953 i wood like to hear from you
Mr. C you will be sorely missed. Thank you for you. See you in the stars...♥
Wonderful reading. Strong voice from the narrator. Powerful, does not attempt to glorify the deaths but allow for contemplation as to the spirits who still tell their stories...As long as we remember them.
In Flanders fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Such a beautiful poem to hear, to remember those that laid down their lives to keep Canada, and the free nations in this world safe from tyranny. Thank you, and we will remember
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart . Thank you. 🇨🇦
Thank you to all the brave men who thought of others instead of themselves.I learned this poem in elementary school while living in Canada in 60’s. Being Norwegian, it means so much to me. 🙏✝️🇨🇦🇳🇴🇺🇸 thanks to all who served and serve.
Only yesterday did I let my students listen to this. Such a beautiful voice! You will never be forgotten! R.I.P. Leonard Cohen!
Lest we forget 🥀
Love from British Columbia
We Remember. Thank you, veterans. RIP Leonard Cohen
Thank you.
best I ever heard it done
Lest we Forget.
Lest we forget...RIV Leonard, jy ook.
THANK YOU LEONARD R.I.P
What a Man
Until today when one of "my" radio stations played this I didn't (and neither did my parents who grew up with Leonard know) he'd done this. Thank you for sharing this. x
I will never forget you for I live free and breathe free this day and days after I’ve gone
fan590 steered me here they were so right my eyes are wet thanks legion magazine mr cohen & lt col john mccrae god bless all our vets
Such terrible sadness in these words. Leonard is brilliant in his recitation.
Yes, Mark. The video produce a lot of feelings inside. Leonard is brilliant in his recitation.
RIP Mr Cohen and all the fallen soldier that gave their lives so that we may have the freedom in this beautiful country.
I would not be able to read this without crying. I teared up soon as it started. The words are the best and oh wow Cohen's magical voice with those words... just WOW
My grandfather was a sergeant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. Here's to the failed dream of the War To End All Wars... :-(
Had to analyse this poem during GCSEs several years ago and it stuck with me since.
remember this so well growing up as the schools dedicated time to explain the poems meaning and our history. Hope they still spend enough time explaining and discussing these issues
11.11.2018
100 years.
Lest we forget.
Rest in peace.
Beautiful
Respects for those whom gave their all, and those whom lived to tell.
I heard this today on the radio. 580 out of Windsor. Thank you so much.
Truly a legendary man. Rest in peace.
Beautifully recited by Mr. Cohen. I have always loved this poem and I thank God that my grandfather never went into battle overseas.
That is slightly distasteful Patricia, the whole point of this recital is in commemoration and respect with the mighty influence and passion of Leonard himself.
If you say something like that, it is rather selfish and you do not avoid how your Grandfather avoided the draft or enlistment, are you baiting someone to say something?
Wow! I don't know what to say. I've heard and read this poem several times before, but with that voice.... wow.
Happy Remembrance Day!!!
Very, very moving. We will remember them.
RIP Leonard Cohen.
When I hear these words, my soul is filled with adrenaline and my face turns red.
least we forget Ty for this
My grate great great great grandfather was
In the WWI
This beautiful work has no need to do anything, but support every thing that every one has ever said of it.
Beautifully written and recited...
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
between the crosses, row on row,
that mark our place; and in the sky
the larks, still bravely singing, fly
scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
loved and were loved, and now we lie
in Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
the torch; be yours to hold it high.
if ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
in Flanders fields.
En los Campos de Flandes las amapolas soplan
entre las cruces, riñen en la línea de combate.
Eso marca nuestro lugar; Y en el cielo
las alondras, que todavía cantan valientemente, vuelan
apenas se las escucha en medio de los cañones.
Nosotros somos los Muertos. Hace unos días
Vivíamos, sentíamos el amanecer, veíamos el resplandor de la puesta de sol
Fuimos amados y amantes , y ahora yacemos
en los campos de Flandes.
Toma nuestra pelea con el enemigo:
A ti desde nuestras fallidas manos lanzamos
la antorcha; hazla tuya para mantenerlo alta.
Si quiebras la fe con nosotros que morimos
No dormiremos más, aunque las amapolas crezcan
en los campos de Flandes.
so many lives were shed so that we could live in freedom and liberty. We cannot let their sacrafice be in vain or without the greastest apprecation so they may rest in peace in Flanders Field. Thank you ❤
A strikingly awesome recital.
We Remember - *Lest we Forget*
Peace and safe journey Leonard.
Wonderful!! Respect the sacrifice and never forget!
Now, what are WE going to do, going forward, so that we don't have to send off our young to the killing fields?
So moving that no words that come to my mind are adequate to express my emotion. Thank you, John and Leonard.
Let's stand together and teach our children the respect that is required so that this day forever will be of remembrance and honor. In memory of my Grandfather who left at 15 years old to fight in WW1 and all those who took up arms to fight for the freedom many take for granted today.
To look at those photos,and know only through books what those men who were THERE went through and experienced...brings home to the heart the valour,strength,purpose that they had to put into every moment...i can hardly imagine...how it was to be on a battlefield,and do ...what they had to do.
One of the most impressive poems ever made. We learned this poem on highschool in the Netherlands.
We will never forget.........