Thanks for the generous reply, Mat. I find the song intriguing and mesmerising, too. I love the guitar figure in it, and its enigmatic quality. I always think of it as going alongside Who by Fire.
David
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- Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:18 pm
- Forum: Leonard Cohen's poetry and novels
- Topic: You know who I am (Songs From A Room)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 31074
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:54 am
- Forum: Leonard Cohen's poetry and novels
- Topic: You know who I am (Songs From A Room)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 31074
Re: You know who I am (Songs From A Room)
I've always taken 'changing from nothing to one' to refer to the Kabbalistic concept of God 'withdrawing' from Its own unity to behold Itself. From Kabbalah: Tradition of Hidden Knowledge , by Zev Ben Shimon Halevi: "In an act of total free will, God withdrew the Absolute All, AYIN SOF, from on...
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:54 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Leonard Has Passed Away
- Replies: 701
- Views: 381892
Re: Leonard Has Passed Away
I'd be grateful to learn about any UK event to commemorate Leonard's passing. It's so shocking, and so cold and strange to be sat at a work desk on a day like this.
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:23 pm
- Forum: Comments & Questions
- Topic: The Leonard Cohen Shop
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3777
Re: The Leonard Cohen Shop
Thanks, all. I was probably being daft, but I seem to recall the product description being 'cd/LP'. Anyway, I look forward to reordering the t-shirt.
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:10 pm
- Forum: Comments & Questions
- Topic: The Leonard Cohen Shop
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3777
The Leonard Cohen Shop
I ordered a cd and tshirt of the new album from the above, and was told today, on chasing the order, that the cd hadn't been released. Could someone who has links with the fulfilment company take this up with them? I have cancelled my order and ordered the cd from Amazon, but there might be an issue...
- Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:33 pm
- Forum: Comments & Questions
- Topic: The birds they Tweeted at break of day...
- Replies: 460
- Views: 86490
- Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:15 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Oxfordshire (England) commuters have faultless taste
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1153
Oxfordshire (England) commuters have faultless taste
Leonard Cohen is the most popular artist among commuters in Oxfordshire, http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/1157 ... favourite/ - official!
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 3:08 pm
- Forum: Leonard Cohen's music
- Topic: 5 favorite "lines"
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5698
Re: 5 favorite "lines"
is sublime and poignant.And you treated my woman To a flake of your life
- Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:18 pm
- Forum: Other Writers and Writing
- Topic: The Dylan Thomas Prize
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5203
Re: The Dylan Thomas Prize
Will do, Cate.
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:37 pm
- Forum: Other Writers and Writing
- Topic: The Dylan Thomas Prize
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5203
The Dylan Thomas Prize
One of the short-listed books http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-29067645 had such an arresting title: The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion, I simply had to order a copy https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/book/kei-miller/the-cartographer-tries-to-map-a-way-to-zion . ht...
- Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:17 am
- Forum: Leonard Cohen's poetry and novels
- Topic: poetry please - bbc radio 4 programme seeks requests
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5866
Re: poetry please - bbc radio 4 programme seeks requests
Just submitted a request for Song from Let us Compare Mythologies, thusly.' I'd like to request 'Song' by Leonard Cohen, on page 41 of Let us Compare Mythologies (isbn 9780061173752). Cohen's origins and qualities as a poet deserve to better-known, and this exemplifies his combination of mythologica...
- Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:57 am
- Forum: Leonard Cohen's poetry and novels
- Topic: A good title bears recycling
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3907
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:57 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Finally in English: So Long Marianne - A Love Story
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11714
Re: Finally in English: So Long Marianne - A Love Story
For anyone who hasn't bought it yet or needs another, also available from The Great British Book Shop: https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co. ... g-marianne
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:48 pm
- Forum: 2014 releases: Popular Problems & Live in Dublin
- Topic: Popular Problems cd
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10688
Re: Popular Problems cd
Just ordered mine (at least I hope I did) from LC merchandise store.
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:15 pm
- Forum: Comments & Questions
- Topic: New UK online bookseller
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1426
New UK online bookseller
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Just ordered my copy of Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen from The Great British Book Shop, with free UK delivery: https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co. ... nard-cohen
Just ordered my copy of Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen from The Great British Book Shop, with free UK delivery: https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co. ... nard-cohen