I won't attempt to write a full review, words fail me. All I really have is... wow.
I am of course talking about seeing Leonard Cohen at Birmingham NEC on Saturday. Two and a half hours of genius and stunning, understated charisma. He's a surprisingly humorous guy and full of energy quite striking for the grand old age of 74.
Unlike many crooners of his generation, Lenny's voice has not cracked with age and drugs, he sounds as good now, if not better, as on his recordings from the start of his extensive career.
I feel privileged to have seen him live, especially as I had long given up hope of the opportunity after his 14 year hiatus from live shows. I know that it is an experience not likely to be repeated. The baby seemed to enjoy it too, I could feel it grooving away right to the end of the long set!
Anyway, 5 stars. One of the best gigs I have ever been to and certainly a moment I am likely to cherish for the rest of my life.
I am of course talking about seeing Leonard Cohen at Birmingham NEC on Saturday. Two and a half hours of genius and stunning, understated charisma. He's a surprisingly humorous guy and full of energy quite striking for the grand old age of 74.
Unlike many crooners of his generation, Lenny's voice has not cracked with age and drugs, he sounds as good now, if not better, as on his recordings from the start of his extensive career.
I feel privileged to have seen him live, especially as I had long given up hope of the opportunity after his 14 year hiatus from live shows. I know that it is an experience not likely to be repeated. The baby seemed to enjoy it too, I could feel it grooving away right to the end of the long set!
Anyway, 5 stars. One of the best gigs I have ever been to and certainly a moment I am likely to cherish for the rest of my life.
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Oh, Holly! I concur! I saw him at the 02 in London, in the same tour. What an awesome awesome show - I also think it is the best of all the concerts I've ever been to. I was blown away by him! So AWESOME to meet another fan!
Luschka
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