Mary OContrary
A
Although the song Hallelujah has biblical references, it isn’t about religion at all. I was surprised to learn it’s actually about sex and romance.

Many have tried yet no one sings it better than #Pentatonix . Their vocals in this give me the chills.

#SpoutingClassics
Pentatonix - Hallelujah (Official Video) - YouTube

NEW ALBUM “HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD” OUT NOW! https://pentatonix.lnk.to/HATWNEW HOLIDAY SONGS & REIMAGINED CLASSICS WITH 10 GLOBAL SUPERSTARS INCLUDING MEGH...

02:43 PM - Jun 03, 2023 (Edited)
Avatar Avatar Avatar
0
38
22

Only followers of this user (lyates1994) can see their posts

Mary OContrary
A
In response to Laurie Y ☕️?.
Yes, Leonard Cohen actually had multiple versions of the lyrics, including a stripped down version suitable for church.

I actually came across this really interesting article about him earlier today that talks about his legacy with this song.
06:10 PM - Jun 03, 2023
0
1
Tracie Putnam
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
That’s lovely, but I prefer Brandi Carlile. Her voice is raw-er. Thanks for sharing. It’s always good to explore…✌️
05:43 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
1
Mary OContrary
A
In response to Tracie Putnam.
I had never heard Brandi Carlisle’s version before so I had to look it up. Thanks for the mention.

Here it is:
Brandi Carlile - Hallelujah - 8/3/2008 - Newport Folk Festival (Official) - YouTube

Brandi Carlile - HallelujahRecorded Live: 8/3/2008 - Newport Folk Festival - Newport, RIMore Brandi Carlile at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.comSubscrib...

05:49 PM - Jun 03, 2023
0
1
Fiona Mary
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
Love this version
05:35 PM - Jun 03, 2023
0
1
Danielle DuGré
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
Beautiful harmonies from pentatonix but Jeff Buckley knew the Hallelujah
03:28 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
2
Mary OContrary
A
In response to Danielle DuGré.
Absolutely. It wouldn’t be right to overlook Jeff Buckley, the original singer and songwriter. He was a true talent, gone too soon.
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Official Video) - YouTube

Watch the official music video for "Hallelujah" by Jeff BuckleyListen to Jeff Buckley: https://JeffBuckley.lnk.to/listen_YDSubscribe to the official Jeff Buc...

03:36 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
0
JustJaneen
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
Pentatonix is one of my favorite groups!
03:14 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
3
Mary OContrary
A
In response to JustJaneen.
#Pentatonix is truly amazing. Their version of The Sound of Silence is another one that gives me chills.

I remember reading these lyrics as poetry in an English Literature class in high school.

I wonder what Paul Simon thinks of this version almost 60 yrs later?

#SpoutingClassics
Pentatonix - The Sound of Silence (Official Video) - YouTube

Official Music Video for “The Sound of Silence” by PentatonixListen to Pentatonix: https://Pentatonix.lnk.to/listenYDWatch More Videos by Pentatonix: https:/...

03:25 PM - Jun 03, 2023
7
33
HereWe GoAgain
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
Love Pentatonix version but love KD Lang’s as well from the Vancouver Olympics. It’s simple no vocal gymnastics gives me chills. https://youtu.be/tcOQSk_cM...
k.d. lang performs Hallelujah - Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony | Music Monday - YouTube

📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe In this week's Music Monday, we watch the emotional performance of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah by Canadian...

03:08 PM - Jun 03, 2023
2
3
Mary OContrary
A
In response to HereWe GoAgain.
Wonderful performance, thank you for sharing. I wish I had half the talent, but I digress, God did not gift me with a singing voice.

Jon Bon Jovi also has a really beautiful version of Hallelujah:

#SpoutingClassics
Bon Jovi - Hallelujah - YouTube

New album ‘2020’ out nowhttps://BonJovi.lnk.to/2020-TheAlbumFollow Bon Jovi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BonJoviInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bo...

03:17 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
1
Jack Jackson
A
In response to HereWe GoAgain.
This Cohen great has been beautifully rendered by no small number of artists, and Pentatonix rocks! But k.d. lang is the singer who delivers this song best to my ear.
02:34 AM - Jun 04, 2023
0
0
Malba Miranda
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
Thoroughly Enjoyable! TY
02:54 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
1
Mary OContrary
A
In response to Malba Miranda.
You bet.
02:57 PM - Jun 03, 2023
0
0
Mal
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
So, is it supposed to be a safe word like Meatloaf?
02:50 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
1
Mary OContrary
A
In response to Mal.
Or pineapple? 😉

Why yes, yes it is.
02:55 PM - Jun 03, 2023
0
1
dani
A
In response to Mary OContrary.
It’s alarming how often this song gets played at Catholic elementary school recitals. Cringe.
02:45 PM - Jun 03, 2023 (Edited)
1
1
Mary OContrary
A
In response to dani.
Shhhh…don’t tell them.
02:49 PM - Jun 03, 2023
1
1

 

{{ notificationModalContent }} {{ promptModalMessage }}