The works the future 1992 and cohen live 1994 were mostly based on his tours over europe. Im your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with a tribute concert organized by hal willner at the sydney. Against a backdrop of keyboards and propulsive rhythms, cohen surveys the global landscape with a precise, unflinching eye. New collection showcases leonard cohen was preoccupied with. If you are going to cover a song you need to improve on it and i am not sure you can improve on a leonard cohen song unless you are leonard cohen.
Im your man is an intimate and insightful appreciation of the man responsible for suzanne, bird on a wire, hallelujah, and. A moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohens body of work with the reverence it deserves. Leonard cohen mp3 collection 2012, mp3, 224, 160 kbps, cdr. I m finally, after twenty years, seeing the man live in a months time. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, and cultural icon. Im your man is the eighth studio album by leonard cohen, released in 1988. Leonard s next album im your man 1988 was very successful mostly due to the fact that shortly before its release jennifer warnes recorded her album with cohen s writing. I have since purchased more best of leonard cohen and find that it has several of the songs from this cd, plus a number of wonderful selections that are even better. The previous year, jennifer warnes had scored a major hit with famous blue raincoatan album of cohens songs.
After watching this show on tv i started downloading a few of his albums and very quickly became a fan. A documentary on the legendary singersongwriter, with. The film is based on a january, 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house titled came so far for beauty. It was widely considered cohens comeback album, after the poorly promoted various positions in 1984. I bought it specifically for i m your man, and really love that song, sung in leonard cohen s sooo sexy voice.
All good things, leonard my routine cyberrounds turned up this small gem a postcard written from leonard cohen from hydra on jan 20, 1965 to his continue reading im your man. Leonard cohen mp3 collection 2012, mp3, 224, 160 kbps. I have since purchased more best of leonard cohen and find that it has several of the songs from this cd, plus a. Listen free to leonard cohen im your man first we take manhattan, aint no cure for love and more.
Im your man is an intimate and insightful appreciation of the man responsible for suzanne, bird on. Nov 11, 2016 britains got talent alison jiear sings youll never walk alone duration. Im still finding out things about people i didnt know it was possible to put in words. Cohen does not appear on the other, live stage, versions of his songs. The only draw back with that album is the same as with a lot of cd releases, well after the vinyl releases. The films name comes for the 1988 album, and song of the same name.
A stunningly sophisticated leap into modern musical textures, i m your man reestablishes leonard cohen s mastery. Im your man is about the life and career of leonard cohen. Im your man, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The films soundtrack was released by verve forecast in july 2006. Im your man jason sellers album, or the title song, 1997 im your man 2pm song, 2011 im your man barry manilow song, 1986 im your man wham.
A stunningly sophisticated leap into modern musical textures, im your man reestablishes leonard cohens mastery. The future is the ninth studio album by canadian singersongwriter leonard cohen, released in 1992. Im your man 2005 starring leonard cohen and bono on dvd and bluray. In 1985 cohen wrote and directed film i am a hotel. I m your man is a frustrating mess, redeemed intermittently by a few solid musical performances and by the towering, erudite presence of cohen himself. In preparation, i decided to give this documentary a go. A documentary on the legendary singersongwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced. Im your man if you want a boxer i will step into the ring for you and if you want a doctor ill examine every inch of you if you want a driver, climb inside or if you want to take me for a ride you know you can im your man ah, the moons too bright the chains too tight the beast wont go to sleep ive been running through these promises to you. Much of lunsons tribute to the legendary songsmith is taken up by a 2005 concert featuring a lineup of international folk and pop artists honoring cohen s music. Leonard cohen im your man motion picture soundtrack 2006. The life of leonard cohen by sylvie simmons shared a post. Greece 14 september 2006 limited uk 28 september 2006. Leonard cohen is one of the most original and enduring artists to emerge from the 1960s.
I m your man if you want a boxer i will step into the ring for you and if you want a doctor i ll examine every inch of you if you want a driver climb inside or if you want to take me for a ride you know you can i m your man ah, the moons too bright the chains too tight the beast wont go to sleep i ve been running through these promises to you. Leonard cohen im your man is part concert film, part biographical documentary exploring the life and work of singersongwriter and author leonard cohen. It soon became the most successful album which cohen had released in the us, and it reached number one in several european countries, transforming cohen into a bestselling artist. Director lian lunsons critically acclaimed new film, leonard cohen. Provided to youtube by universal music group im your man nick cave leonard cohen. If you want a lover i ll do anything you ask me to and if you want another kind of love i ll wear a mask for you if you want a partner take my hand or if you want to. Im your man is a frustrating mess, redeemed intermittently by a few solid musical performances and by the towering, erudite presence of cohen himself. Leonard cohen im your man 1988 wikipedia informations. I m your man is the eighth studio album by leonard cohen, released in 1988. The album marked cohens further move to a more modern sound, with many songs having a synthoriented production. Leonard cohen is, in my mind, one of the five greatest songwriters to have ever lived. Leonard cohen im your man motion picture soundtrack discogs.
With leonard cohen, bono, rufus wainwright, martha wainwright. Since bursting onto the scene in 1967, leonard cohen has inspired generations with his unique personality and haunting music, becoming one o. Note to x factor judges and producers please dont let 19 year old x factor winners cover leonard cohen songs it really doesnt work. Possibly enthused by the idea of a large, primed and expectant audience, the 54yearold cohen deliveredin im your manarguably the finest album of his. In im your man, journalist sylvie simmons, one of the foremost chroniclers of the world of rock n roll and popular music, explores the extraordinary life and creative genius of leonard cohen. Im your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of. Im your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with. Britains got talent alison jiear sings youll never walk alone duration. Leonard cohen im your man motion picture soundtrack.
Im your man if you want a boxer i will step into the ring for you and if you want a doctor ill examine every inch of you if you want a driver climb inside or if you want to take me for a ride you know you can im your man ah, the moons too bright the chains too tight the beast wont go to sleep ive been running through these promises to you. Almost an hour in length, it was cohens longest album up to that date. Im your man link lionsgate films check out the trailer here. Download leonard cohen mp3 songs and albums music downloads. It was widely considered cohen s comeback album, after the poorly promoted various positions in 1984. I m your man is an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of musics most celebrated and influential troubadours. If you want a lover ill do anything you ask me to and if you want another kind of love ill wear a mask for you if you want a partner, take my hand, or if you want to strike me down in anger here i stand im your man if you want a boxer i will step into the ring for you and if you want a doctor ill examine every inch of you if you want a driver, climb inside or if you want to take me for a. Im your man on dvd november 14, 2006 starring nick cave, rufus wainwright, martha wainwright, berth orton.
Well, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen tribute concert in. The soundtrack to the movie is called leonard cohen. I bought it specifically for im your man, and really love that song, sung in leonard cohens sooo sexy voice. Performers at this show included nick cave, jarvis cocker, the handsome family. Im your man 2005 filmmaker lian lunson interviews the prolific canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business. The album also marked cohen s further move into modern musical textures, with many songs having a synthpop production. Bird on a wire documentary directed by tony palmer during cohens 20city european tour which started on march 18, 1972 in dublin and ended on april 21, 1972 in jerusalem. Im finally, after twenty years, seeing the man live in a months time. It is based on a january 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house titled came so far for beauty, which was presented by sydney festival under the artistic direction of brett sheehy, and produced by hal willner. If you want a lover ill do anything you ask me to and if you want another kind of love ill wear a mask for you if you want a partner take my hand or if you want to. Im your man is an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of musics most celebrated and influential troubadours. Im your man 2005 documentary and concert film directed by lian lunson.
Leonard cohen i m your man 1988 wikipedia informations. Im your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of leonard cohen. Leonard norman cohen cc goq september 21, 1934 november 7, 2016 was a canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist. I hadnt heard much about it and never had the opportunity to watch it up until now.
Leonard cohens official video for his live performance of im your man. Im your man appeared at a fortuitous moment for cohen. Watch the video for i m your man from leonard cohen s i m your man for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Im your man full full movie streaming leonard cohen. During a career that has stretched almost forty years, and with a voice as grave as johnny cash, cohen has turned his existential musings into a. Finland 27 august 2006 espoo film festival iceland 31 august 2006 iceland international film festival finland 8 september 2006. During a career that has stretched almost forty years, and with a voice as grave as johnny cash, cohen has turned his existential musings into a pop music canon. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, depression, sexuality, loss, death and romantic relationships.