Hi Hydriot, Again, thank you. I just went through them all. I always get such a kick out of reading 'the first time experiences' ;-) :D . Ran across yours - on Hydra of all places! What a great story! I had tried to do an advanced search and came up with nothing (or everything :lol: ), so I really a...

Mary, there were a plethora of thought and words which did not escape. We would have needed months to get all of those out. However my most important words did flow when I thanked him for his contribution to my life and to the world. I am still smiling and the memory of that wonderful moment will l...

Mikeaus and Henning, It is so wonderful to read about these priceless encounters - thank you so much. As kind and gracious as the man is, how does anyone get beyond those few words exchanged? There must be a plethora of thoughts and words on the inside but, do they actually escape? Were either of yo...

Mikeaus wrote:My wife and I met the wondeful Leonard in Sydney on Wednesday and then enjoyed the best concert ever. The fulfillment of a life's dream.

You cannot deprive us of the details of this encounter. Pleeeeease do tell!
Kindest regards,
Mary

I do hope someone on this tour is keeping a journal - I'd love to hear some behind the scenes stories of the tour and reactions to various shows. Once he's finished working so hard on the tour, maybe someone will convince Leonard to do an interview where he reflects on the shows and shares some sto...

james wrote:Did anyone catch the name of the Spanish musician at the right of the stage who played a bazouki-like instrument? Keen to hear more of him.

Thanks

Javier Mas. More info on the Leonard Cohen Files, Front Page, World Tour 2008-2009, Tour Band. Hope this helps.

Hydriot,
Thank you for leading me to the final(?) thread I couldn't find on this topic. It is very much appreciated.
Kindest regards,
Mary

jacksonmelnick wrote:The first real time was my mom was playing an album. She was saying how Cohen's lyrics were more poetic than Dylan's. I, blindly jumped on her case. I then actually listened to Dance Me to The End of Love. After that, I knew I was wrong.......

Mother always knows best

Honeyrose,
What an insightful report of the genesis and development of this tour. Thank you for this!
Kindest regards,
Mary

If you are looking for someone who is doing something musically which has a lot of the features of Cohen's early work, and who has a similarly deep voice, then you might try the music of Jim Yamouridis, an Australian of Greek descent now living and plying his trade in France (at least last time I l...

[quote="leonardmtl" Could you tell us which seating plan you found....the one at Ticketmaster require a microscope! Leonard from Montreal[/quote] Leonard, Go to beacontheatrenyc.com, click on 'seating' (after 'get tickets'), go down to 'click here for detailed seating plan', then zoom in t...

Hi MaryB, Check out the thread "How were you first introduced to the words of Leonard Cohen?" on page 2 of Comments and Questions. I think there's also a similar thread elsewhere, since I seem to remember answering this question at least twice. All good things, John E Thank you John for p...

Hi Greg, Thanks so much for the response. I did not mean for you to disclose exact ages :oops: , a vague idea would have been fine. The reason I asked these questions is because it seems to me (and I may be way off base on this) that after an extended period of listening to music, no matter how well...

Please forgive my absence and slow response to recall my experience at Mr Leonard Cohen’s Auckland concert. I have read the reviews given by professional writers and of fans, and I can verify that all they have said is the truth! Words actually fail me, how I wish I could express myself better, if ...

What a treasure trove of LC & company backstage photos! Thank you so much for sharing!
Kindest regards,
Mary