It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.
We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries.
A memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. The family requests privacy during their time of grief.
These classic photos of Leonard Cohen were all taken by Michael Putland http://michaelputland.com/
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In You Want It Darker, Leonard Cohen sings “Hineni, hineni; I’m ready, my lord," which was Abraham's response when God called on him to sacrifice his son Isaac. It is also the name of a prayer of preparation and humility, addressed to God, sung by the cantor on behalf of the congregation on Rosh Hashanah. At the Oct 13, 2016 L.A., press event, Leonard talked about using "hineni" in the lyrics of his new album's title song to reference a "willingness to serve" that is - in the right circumstances - universal to humanity. You can watch a video of that conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/leonardcohen/videos/10154732372569644/
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In this video Leonard Cohen discusses spirituality...
“Right now, at the end of his career, perhaps at the end of his life, he's at the summit of his powers.”
Rolling Stone talks with Adam Cohen...
In this video Leonard Cohen discusses the lyrics of the song You Want It Darker...
“Like a mountain, [Leonard Cohen’s You Want It Darker] is immediately and completely evident, inscrutable and inescapable. Like a mountain, it prompts a reckoning.”
Liel Leibovitz has written another thoughtful, insightful consideration of Leonard Cohen's music: All We Need Is Love—and Leonard Cohen (Tablet: October 28, 2016).
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"Masterpiece" - Dominique Issermann's photo of Leonard Cohen at his Los Angeles home celebrates the Oct 21, 2016 release of You Want It Darker.
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In this video, Leonard Cohen discusses his family.
An enthusiastic endorsement of Leonard Cohen's You Want It Darker from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the Broadway musical, Hamilton: An American Musical.
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A review of You Want It Darker by Paste Magazine...
In this video, Leonard Cohen discusses his writing process.
Sunday is a perfect day for a Leonard Cohen playlist. Jump over to Apple Music to enjoy this collection of his studio albums including his new album, ‘You Want It Darker’.
Ready to listen to some Leonard Cohen? This Spotify playlist has all the defining songs from his amazing career:
Today is the official release date of Leonard Cohen's You Want It Darker. And, Leonard's own take on its hoped-for "final effect" is a fitting way to launch the album.
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Many of you enjoyed yesterday's video post of Leonard Cohen discussing his health and remaining consistent with his artistic output. Today's video has Leonard discussing his family, including his son Adam Cohen who produced You Want It Darker, available everywhere tomorrow.
Last week, Leonard Cohen sat down in Los Angeles with his producer and son Adam Cohen and press from around the world to listen to his new album and take questions. This is the first of many clips from that event that we'll share with you over the coming days.
![„An enthusiastic endorsement of Leonard Cohen's You Want It Darker from @[156195014444203:274:Lin-Manuel Miranda], the creator and star of the Broadway musical, @[1077764972250379:274:Hamilton\: An American Musical].
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