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Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1934 – present)

Leonard Cohen, (born September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a poet, novelist and singer-songwriter. His musical career has largely overshadowed his prior work as a poet and novelist, although he has continued to publish poetry sporadically after his breakthrough in the music industry.

Musically, Cohen’s early songs are based in folk music, in terms of both melody and instrumentation; from the 1970s, though, his work begins to show the influence of various types of popular and cabaret music. Since the 1980s he has typically sung in a deep bass register, accompanied by synthesisers and female backing vocals.

Cohen’s songs are often emotionally heavy and lyrically complex, owing more to the metaphoric word play of poetry than to established conventions of songcraft. His work often explores the themes of religion, isolation, and complex interpersonal relationships.

Cohen’s music has become highly influential to other singer-songwriters, and more than a thousand cover versions of his works have been recorded. He is also popular in his native land, having been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and awarded the Order of Canada, the nation’s highest civilian honour.

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RMG1 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

If It Be Your Will is tearing my heart apart at the moment. Leonard Cohen. Respect.

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RaymondM1988 wrote:
Friday afternoon

http://themusicalchairs.com/2009/07/10/even-leonard-cohen-is-sick-of-hallelujah/

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emcxmc wrote:
Wednesday morning

This man was a genius all his life. I don't think there are more than a handful of singer/songwriters of the same significance or importance, with such exceptional talent and achievements, or more powerful and influential then Leonard Cohen.

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CrucioAtrus wrote:
Monday evening

Amazing singer, amazing music!

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secretnumber wrote:
Monday afternoon

dance me to the end of love<333

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Daan94 wrote:
last week

amazing concert saturday <3

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fer_fontes wrote:
last week

I'm in love with his music <3

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whitecollarboy_ wrote:
last week

First listen right now after years of "I'll get to it"s. I'm in love.

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TheHochhaus wrote:
last week

softest voice ever

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matyey wrote:
last week

Coming Back To You <333

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Senefera wrote:
last week

I have seen many bands live. Enjoyed exciting fire shows and seen a number of people with IT performing the music I love. But noone, and I repeat noone, has managed to make such a big impression of me as Leonard Cohen when I saw him last october.

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POSKRNC wrote:
last month

Leonard Cohen, Live in Belgrade, in Belgrade Arena, september 2nd!

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citymiddle wrote:
last month

ahh chelsea hotel no. 2

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luckystoned wrote:
last month

great artist

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Sunzy wrote:
last month

Songs from a Room always makes me smile, crazy as the album theme is.

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mosheh18 wrote:
last month

spice box on the payroll of Trudeau, ouzo without poutine, so happy a fellow Montrealais is coming to the Holy Land of Eretz Yisrael, look forward to hearing you in September, from a baal tshuva brother, Moish (not the Steak House) Yerushalayim. Brochot, Sheifa, Yishuv Ha'daat. Shirim yafim. here's a haiku for you: silent steps always looking back snow falls

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keltysem wrote:
last month

Leonard Cohen made the list for the 2009 Polaris Prize! And there's a contest to win CD copies of each of the long-list nominated records, and a series of handmade, limited edition prints that are custom designed for, and presented to, each nominee the night of the gala. Here's the link: http://www.exclaim.ca/contests/ContestEntry.aspx?fid2=484

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marcelopes888 wrote:
last month

i want smoke when i see this picture

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PLasmoEsmata wrote:
last month

for all you cohen heads hes on BBC4 at this very moment.

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Aalicet wrote:
last month

Tower of Song

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