We had a full collection of leonard cohen albums but gave them all to our niece who loves the canadian singer and songwriter even more. Leonard cohen im your man includes highlights from this concert and thoughts on cohen and his work from the participants as well as an extensive interview with leonard cohen himself as he talks in detail about his life and his art. The album marked cohen s further move to a more modern sound, with many songs having a synthoriented production. Nov 24, 2012 a masterful biography of leonard cohen reveals a selfish man with irresistible charm, writes kitty empire. Jul 09, 2017 leonard cohen i m your man documentario ita. Bird on a wire documentary directed by tony palmer during cohens 20city european tour which started on march 18, 1972 in dublin and ended on april 21, 1972 in jerusalem. In this muddled but marvelous blend of documentary and concert film, director lian lunson takes you down to a place where its possible to look closely at the life and art of. We know that she has found a sanctuary there and a spur to her own creativity. The film also includes a special performance of tower of song, in which cohen is accompanied by u2. I m your man, motion picture soundtrack to differentiate it from the earlier album. I m finally, after twenty years, seeing the man live in a months time. Sep 14, 2012 leonard cohen is universally misunderstood, but that doesnt matter.
Meaning, going into the film, i was biased to believe that even if it was 90 minutes of dogs humping pinecones, as long as the soundtrack was comprised entirely of leonard cohens songs, i wouldnt be too upset. Im your man starring leonard cohen in this documentary on directv. I m your man, hal willners choices from the two overseas evenings of came so far for beauty. Director lian lunson keeps the tone reverent, making im your man the cinematic equivalent of a testimonial dinner. Im your man, leonard cohen biography by sylvie simmons. The proof of cohens genius is in the music, and leonard cohen. Structuring the film as a mostly chronological autobiographical interview with cohen, director lian lunson intersperses his personal family photographs and home movies with cover performances at a sydney opera house co. Leonard cohen im your man 1988 wikipedia informations. I m your man is the eighth studio album by leonard cohen, released in 1988. Im your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with a tribute concert organized by hal willner at the sydney. Anyone familiar with hal willners tribute concerts knows that it is a unique experience to witness one. The romance between leonard cohen and marianne ihlen inspired countless cohen songs. This concert film and its groundbreaking camerawork provide viewers with an immersive and.
Im your man documentary sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, cultural icon. I m your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with a tribute concert organized by hal willner at the sydney. An evening of leonard cohen songs recorded in brighton and sydney the original was in brooklyn are exceptionally well done. The rest of this program, however, is utterly fine, beautiful, raw. Im your man, hal willners choices from the two overseas evenings of came so far for beauty. Combining this concert caught on film and the beauty and wisdom of leonard cohen is a delight. Conventional wisdom holds that fiction is comprised of fabrications where nonfiction is seen as an attempt at objective truthtelling. In fact, really all we get are film clips from a 2005 tribute concert in australia wrapped around some priceless interview moments with mr. In this muddled but marvelous blend of documentary and concert film, director lian lunson takes you down to.
If you want a lover i ll do anything you ask me to and if you want another kind of love i ll wear a mask for you if you want a partner, take my hand, or if you want to strike me down in anger here. As a soundtrack for lian lunsons film leonard cohen. We had a full collection of leonard cohen albums but gave them all to our niece who loves the canadian singer and songwriter even more than we do. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly sin. It was widely considered cohens comeback album, after the poorly promoted various positions in 1984. It was widely considered cohen s comeback album, after the poorly promoted various positions in 1984. The rest of this program, however, is utterly fine, beautiful, raw, and immediate. It is based on a january 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house titled came so far for beauty, which was presented by sydney festival under the artistic direction of brett sheehy, and produced by hal willner. Leonard cohen im your man is an autobiography concert film of incredible ambition. Im your man the movie, by walter mosley the leonard cohen files.
Well now add the experience of the film to memories of playing suzanne. Im your man is an entertaining and informative tribute to the iconic singersongwriterpoet. Sprinkled with his own artwork and personal photos, cohen speaks of his stately writing process. I have since purchased more best of leonard cohen and find that it has several of the songs from this cd, plus a number of wonderful selections that are even better. Im your man contains precious little insight from cohen himself. A masterful biography of leonard cohen reveals a selfish man with irresistible charm, writes kitty empire. Leonard cohen leonard cohen im your man a film by lian. Leonard cohen greatest hits full album the best of leonard cohen collection 2018 duration. Leonard cohen is, in my mind, one of the five greatest songwriters to have ever lived. Im your man critics consensus a moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohens body of work with the reverence it. Leonard cohen documentary film im your man 2005 post by alishibaz.
Although cohen makes brief appearances through out the film, his backup singers, and singers for two of his tours julie christensen, and perla batalla appear on stage to accompany the various artists, as. Im your man 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Apr 19, 2016 8 videos play all im your man, leonard cohen, 1988 full album johann pepe tom waits closing time 1973 debut album full youtube duration. In this muddled but marvelous blend of documentary and concert film, director lian lunson takes you down to a place where its possible to look closely at the life and art of cult troubadour leonard cohen. Filmmaker lian lunson interviews the prolific canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business. The soundtrack to the movie is called leonard cohen. Im your man dvd, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay. The title song from his 1988 album and a staple in all leonard cohen concerts, im your man is also the title of the 2006 leonard cohen 2006 tribute film. I bought it specifically for im your man, and really love that song, sung in leonard cohens sooo sexy voice. I bought it specifically for i m your man, and really love that song, sung in leonard cohen s sooo sexy voice. Im your man critics consensus a moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohens body of work with the reverence it deserves. The film s name comes for the 1988 album, and song of the same name.
It soon became the most successful album which cohen had released in the us, and it reached number one in several european countries, transforming cohen into a bestselling. Seeing nick cave, antony, rufus wainwright, beth orton to name a few all paying homage to leonard cohen s work is a real treat. Half documentary, half concert film, leonard cohen. I hadnt heard much about it and never had the opportunity to watch it up until now. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. Im your man drives that genius home with virtually every stanza. Im your man is partly a filmed recording of the come so far for beauty tribute to brilliant songwriter leonard cohen at the sydney opera house in january 2005, featuring vivid performances of such songs as im your man cannily interpreted by nick cave, hallelujah interpreted, once again, by loose cannon. Since bursting onto the scene in 1967, leonard cohen has inspired generations with his unique personality and haunting music, becoming one of the most original. Im your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of leonard cohen.
Im your man, motion picture soundtrack to differentiate it from the earlier album. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate. Structuring the film as a mostly chronological autobiographical interview with cohen, director lian lunson intersperses his personal family photographs and home movies with cover performances at a sydney opera house concert to illustrate themes in. Leonard cohen i m your man 1988 wikipedia informations. Leonard cohen documentary film im your man 2005 post by alishibaz thu jul 21, 2016 9. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, and cultural icon. Im your man critics consensus a moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohen s body of work with the reverence it deserves.
Apr 19, 2016 from the album im your man 1988 track 4. Im your man 2005 documentary and concert film directed by lian lunson. I m your man 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I still believe 2020 movie official clip your truth kj apa, britt robertson. Lian lunsons wonderful documentary portrait combines pieces of an extended interview with mr.
Bird on a wire documentary directed by tony palmer during cohens 20city european tour which started on march 18, 1972 in dublin and ended on. Im your man is the eighth studio album by leonard cohen, released in 1988. Im your man may be as close as well ever get to cohen on film. Cohen does not appear on the other, live stage, versions of his songs. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Im finally, after twenty years, seeing the man live in a months time. Im your man alternates performances of cohens songs at a hal willnerstaged tribute concert with new interviews and archival footage of the man himself.
In preparation, i decided to give this documentary a go. Seeing nick cave, antony, rufus wainwright, beth orton to name a few all paying homage to leonard cohens work is a real treat. Leonard cohen, and features performances of his songs by those musicians he has influenced. The album marked cohens further move to a more modern sound, with many songs having a synthoriented production.
By that, i mean that i enjoyed it more than any of his albums. The album also marked cohens further move into modern musical textures, with many songs having a synthpop production. This video contains content from lionsgate, who has blocked it in your country on. Leonard cohen is universally misunderstood, but that doesnt matter. The jacob burns film center jbfc is a nonprofit cultural arts center dedicated to teaching literacy for a visual culture. Im your man, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Im your man w ell, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen.
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