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28 mar 2022 · Learn how Cohen wrote the song, what it means, and how it became a global hit. Explore the lyrics, the Biblical references, and the famous covers by Cale, Buckley, Wainwright, and more.
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- Leonard Cohen
Learn about the history, musical composition and lyrical interpretation of Cohen's song "Hallelujah", which has been covered by many artists and featured in films and TV shows. The song contains biblical references and explores themes of faith, love and loss.
12 lis 2016 · For Cohen, the ramshackle sound of his “Hallelujah” was a means of keeping sentimentality at bay, as he’d done on his first few records with austere arrangements that had him accompanied...
19 gru 2023 · Learn how Leonard Cohen wrote the iconic song "Hallelujah" based on the biblical story of King David and Bathsheba. Discover the lyrics' meaning, the song's evolution and the controversy behind the song.
6 gru 2022 · Learn about the origin, evolution and impact of Cohen's iconic song "Hallelujah", which he wrote in 1983 and changed several times. Find out the religious and personal context of the lyrics, the cover versions by other artists and the documentary about the song.
20 sie 2023 · Hallelujah is a song about the highs and lows of life, drawing on biblical stories and symbols. Learn how Cohen composed it, why it became so popular, and how Jeff Buckley's version made it a masterpiece.
3 sty 2024 · Leonard Cohen’s refrain is a chameleon, changing its colors with each intonation – from worship to despair, from ecstasy to resignation. The word ‘Hallelujah’ itself becomes a microcosm of life’s emotional spectrum, encompassing joy, sadness, defeat, and hope within its syllables.
