Hallelujah!

Like many folks, I've long been a fan of Leonard Cohen's gorgeous song, "Hallelujah." (No, hipsters, "Hallelujah" ain't a Rufus Wainright song.) Old Kentucky Blog does all music fans a great service with this post listing covers of the song, which includes several I didn't know existed. Includes a live version by John Cale [mp3], who for my money provided the finest cover of all.

I'm Your Man

"There is a crack in everything. That's where the light gets in."
- Leonard Cohen, "Anthem" from 1992's The Future

If you're a fan of Leonard Cohen, I heartily recommend Lian Lunsun's new documentary Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. Lunsun basically threw a concert with folks covering Cohen's considerable oeuvre, filmed it and interviewed those involved. Since U2, Jarvis Cocker, Nick Cave, and Antony (of Antony & the Johnsons) among others were invited, the results are eminently watchable. I'm writing a review up for Skyscraper, so look for it (hopefully) in the next issue.