CONCERT REPORT: Fredericton, NB (May 11)

[crystal]

I envy you guys who have seen him last night and will see him during the next weeks. I must wait until July 21st when I see him in Nice.
Anyway, thank you to everybody for the information, the video, the pictures. It makes the wait so much more exciting.
Hallo from Berlin, Christel

[zintman61]

How marvellous... they subverted the singalong! I guess it's horses for courses, but I would love that!

Couldn't agree more!
I'm thrilled to hear Leonard and the band ventured away from cookie cutter renditions of every song...a sign of true artistry!

I hope they continue to do so,I welcome the inclusion of interpretative renditions.

Can't wait for the Kitchener and Hamilton shows!

[celtic36]

I just cant stop crying - I have dreamt of this day - The same Leonard that got me thru my depression - I will never be depressed again I promise - just 2 hear his voice - enough - Bless u Leoanrd - I am counting the days 2 Dublin where I will here u in person - Love 2 u all - Aodan XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Ken]

Here is some audio I managed to get, not the best quality, it was through my purse

Who by fire (full song)

In My Secret Life (full song)


Everybody knows (short clip)


Hear them all together here
http://www.playzr.com/playzrs/view/5d5a ... ericton-nb

link doesn't work for me

[Bela]

I must wait until July 21st to see him in Nice...

The concert in Nice is on July 22nd (I suppose it's better for you to think it's a day earlier than a day later...).

[crow_ho]

sorry, here are the actual links on you tube

Who by fire (full song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzfHH_wS3IM

In My Secret Life (full song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYaDMEET8bA

Everybody knows (short clip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DniybHGr7MA

[DebS]

Some moments simply take your breath away! Leonard Cohen's performance in Fredericton last night did just that. With spontaneous standing ovations throughout the performance, it was evident that everyone in the audience was deeply moved by what they saw and heard. The sound of the music played by the band was indescribably brilliant; and the ethereal tone of the ladies' joined voices was magical. Leonard was witty and charming and superb - a true unique poet for our generation; and the voice......nostalgia, discovery, and observer/participant of all that is beautiful and sad - truly ageless. You need to hear it for yourselves! It was absolutely beautiful and we were all transfixed - thank-you.

[amcgee]

Hi

I am looking forward to going to leonard cohen in Dublin in june and if he plays the set list as mentioned above i will be very happy. he has so many songs that no matter what he plays , there will always be one or two that you would have liked to hear.

He can't play all the songs, and i do hope he doesn't change it too much.

looking forward to see the legend in Ireland

Aidan
ireland

[Deena]

Thank you so, so much everyone for the reports, the comments, the links...I have been laughing, crying and finding it almost impossible to contain my excitement. A while yet before I get to see him (Manchester) and my appetite hardly needed whetting. I'm on cloud eleven just anticipating.

[Deena]

basically, whatever he had sung would have been perfect...but I am delighted to see Who By Fire in there! and Anthem!

[mnkyface]

If I read, hear, or watch anything else from the Fredericton show I am going to have a heart attack!!! There are no words to describe how exciting this is. THANK YOU to everyone who is posting clips and reviews! he sounds sooooooo good. I am just devouring everything...I want to stop though (someone tell me how to stop!) because I want to be somewhat surprised in Lyon...hurry up July 9!

[phillip]

really enjoyed reading about the first show can't wait till he comes to UK will be great:)

[dick]

Thanks all -- especially Steve for your depth of detail and Jarkko for your great page layout. Speical thanks also to those who are posting audio and pics and video.

Very grateful to everone.

Hope we kill all the time between now and my first chance for live in Toronto with more great fan posts from Halifax, and on and on!

[Deena]

If I read, hear, or watch anything else from the Fredericton show I am going to have a heart attack!!! There are no words to describe how exciting this is. THANK YOU to everyone who is posting clips and reviews! he sounds sooooooo good. I am just devouring everything...I want to stop though (someone tell me how to stop!) because I want to be somewhat surprised in Lyon...hurry up July 9!

stop it mnkyface! and please could you tell me to stop too!

[jarkko]

Steve's report, some photos and the setlist are also on the main site at
http://www.leonardcohenfiles.com/tour2008-3.html
Thanks to Steve and all for the very exciting reports!! A note from Leonard confirmed that he was also very happy with the first night!