tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post4892829650095786743..comments2024-02-25T10:43:07.698+13:00Comments on STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: _____________________ Leonard Cohen - Anthem _____________________Alden Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-55071714291794559512016-07-13T09:42:25.441+12:002016-07-13T09:42:25.441+12:00Ben, I like the minimalist musicality of his songs...Ben, I like the minimalist musicality of his songs. His deep sombre voice carries his poetry without the distractions of harmony, counterpoint, soaring violins or any of the other musical fabric which would be used to great enhancing effect in a different context. A solitary voice and his haunting words - very evocative and effective.Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-49855355039206295992016-07-13T01:37:38.772+12:002016-07-13T01:37:38.772+12:00Just by coincidence, recently I saw on television ...Just by coincidence, recently I saw on television his performance in the Olympia Hall in Paris of September 2012. I was impressed by his presence and his capability to give every song a special bearing. Loved the performance.<br />I had to know his songs because every girl I was in love with in the 1960 s and 1970 s loved him. <br />Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337494349546448043noreply@blogger.com