What is going on ?

[MaryB]

All these latest thoughts that it could be a new album....I was thinking yesterday about starting a new thread to see if anyone knew of the whereabouts of all the band members during this hiatus. Almost 4 months is a long time. More than enough time to put something together?

Jarkko removing the Tour Schedule could be that he is compiling a new extended reworked itinerary, although he said it had nothing to do with new concerts .

Maybe with the Winter Olympics due to start in less than 2 weeks in Vancouver, LC will be the main performer at the opening ceremonies.

It was so heartening to see him at the Grammys with Anjani. Sharon looked wonderful - her hair was perfection!

Perhaps they've figured out a way where all the forum members will be able to get primo seating to all his concerts.

I've 'danced through the panic' and now 'my heart is at ease'.

Positive regards,
Mary

[ruben]

[sharon.e]

Why jump on the pessimism wagon so fast?
There's obviously a big announcement in the making, but I just don't see how it can be a bad one with so many good things happening around LC.

I am fully aware to the speculation provoking coincidence of both Zagreb removed from Jarkko's signature AND March tour dates removed from the original thread, but Jarkko said that the announcement has nothing to do with the concerts, and if there's one thing I know for sure is that Jarkko's super accurate with his choice of words.
So I wouldn't jump to conclusions about concerts being canceled (which is a way bigger headache for the organizers than to concerts attendees..) and stick to anticipating something we all be thrilled with.

Enjoy the waiting & smile people,

--Sharon

[yoeri]

Jarkko said it had nothing to do with NEW dates for the tour, but it is written in big that it is an anouncement about the tour in the news section. So, repeating that it has nothing to do with the tour is wrong.

[gilly-rjd]

Ruben's message summed things up without any words!
I've been doing some 'pondering' through the night...........
I must admit I was thrilled, yet also surprised, when news of a 2010 tour was announced when the 2009 tour had barely finished. Was everyone still on a 'high'? Maybe in the cold light of January things looked different- other things to do..a new album to complete?
France dates appeared quickly, then a stutter, then errors/changes appeared, and nothing after 21st March which is only 7 weeks away. Have ticket sales been disappointing? Last year's venues were obviously so successful, and judging by people's comments, 'return visits' would have been so welcome.
A mystery indeed; and surely if it was just the Moscow concert which had been cancelled, why the suspense and the wait?
I am rambling. I'll just have to be patient.....
So, I will go and prepare breakfast and watch Andy Murray play tennis!!
P.S. Yes, it was good to see Leonard looking well and happy at the Awards last night.
Gilly

[sharon.e]

Jarkko said it had nothing to do with NEW dates for the tour, but it is written in big that it is an anouncement about the tour in the news section. So, repeating that it has nothing to do with the tour is wrong.

ok. I re-read Jarkko's words and I have probably selectively ignored the word "new" while reading them earlier (I'm an optimist, blame me!)
Now, If we think for a moment, just for the sake of the discussion, about the worst case scenario of all March concerts being canceled, I am sure they'll be replaced with new ones, money fully refunded. Yes, it'll be a serious bummer & headache for people who have already made plans, I don't undermine that at all. I am just sure that if they are going to be canceled, it'll be for a good reason, that people will be able to be happy, taking a look at the broader picture.

Stubbornly sticking to not speculating,
--Sharon

[merton]

Hi,

What are your thoughts as you listen to Leonard at last night Grammy's ceremony?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2oN29cnDE

Long may you run Leonard.

All the best,
Merton

[drsing]

Thanks merton, for posting this !!

He did the Tower of Song on other speech occasions, so no Farewell in my opinion...

[Fil]

thanks for this video !

Magnificient .... and beautiful silence from the man (who is he ?) who presents him the award (the silence after L.C. still is L.C. 's ... ?)


But this morning, suspense and tension seem to be still in the air

To me the only good question, is : why have they said something was going to be annouced, on this very weekend ?

Philippe

[Amrei]

While we all are waiting for the big news and hoping that it will be good news ... I checked all these links, you put into the thread (and thank you for this) and found one more, very touching. You probably might have found it before me - anyway, for those, who didn´t:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_6rtzkgE2I

Amrei

[drsing]

" ......OUR Leonard Cohen."
Wonderful, Thanks so much.

[remote1]

Hi,

What are your thoughts as you listen to Leonard at last night Grammy's ceremony?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2oN29cnDE

Long may you run Leonard.

All the best,
Merton

All I've seen is this clip; I'd say he looks depressed and sounds bitter. It seems as if touring does him a lot of good, but holidays are not the best thing for him... Just my opinion, of course, which I know will be the minority one.

[yoeri]

Is it impossible to give a (more) precise timing for the announcement?

[clo]

Perhaps it's the sound quality of my computer, but to me he sounds worryingly breathless and weak. Hope I'm wrong.

[gilly-rjd]

[quote="Amrei"].... and found one more, very touching. You probably might have found it before me - anyway, for those, who didn´t:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_6rtzkgE2I

Have just watched this -and Part 2 - and cannot think of the words. It is simply beautifully moving. Dear, dear Leonard, xx
Gilly