Eivør - Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen)

“Famous Blue Raincoat” is one of my many favorite Cohen songs, and I have been playing it at my shows for some time now.
So excited to finally share this cover with the world ❤️
It’s also part of my new Live in Tórshavn album (exclusively available on CD and vinyl at eivor.com/shop) ☺️
Love,
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The video:
Directed by: Dávur Djurhuus
Produced by: RACLIP
Filmed by: Dávur Djurhuus, Alvin Ellebye Andersen & Benjamin Hansen
Edited by: Mikkjal Olsen
The music:
Song by Eivør
Moog and bass: Mikael Blak
Vocals: Høgni Lisberg, Marius Ziska &Allan Tausen
Live mixing fx: Hallur Jonson
Studio mixing: Addi800

[@slavaukraini404]

The phrasing is perfect on one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Congratulations on this performance.

[@paulrudd1063]

Sometimes the muses gift somebody with all their magic. Eivor has it in spades.

[@Sepulchria]

I still get goosebumps every time I listen to it!

[@waitressboy]

I always thought Cohen's songs don't work when somebody else is covering them (and yes, I'm including Jeff Buckley here). But this is the exception. It's incredible. Eivør is incredible.

[@gilgemash]

And "first aid kit" aren't bad either 🌞🌻🐰🍀💙

[@turo9992000]

@@gilgemash Patrick Watson - who by fire as well.

[@venusluxfero]

I just hear an angel singing

[@ralfk4245]

Wenn ein Engel namens "Leonard" sein Lied, aus dem Munde der wundervollen Eivør vernimmt, wird ihn Wehmut überkommen. Mich tröstet der Gedanke das sich Leonard nun an einem besseren Ort befindet. Auf Erden überkam Leonard allzu häufig Schwermut, ob der Armseligkeit unserer Welt.

[@tracyfortune3297]

Eivør covers Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat" in the same way kd lang covers his "Hallelujah": Impeccable, masterful, and touching. I've never heard better, and I love Cohen And Eivør.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Always liked this song but I have never felt this level of emotion listening to it. I was actually tearing up at the end. Can't even explain why. Her voice is chilling and was made for this!

[@jonathanjoensen2679]

Or this was made for her voice..😊 There are songs in the World that you instantly feel natural with listening to. So natural in fact that it’s almost as if they weren’t composed, as if they’ve always been around and some lucky musician accidently stumbled upon them. Eivør has quite a few songs like that in repertoiré. This love song is so hauntingly beautiful is simple, as if it’s been around as long as mother earth.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqeTfIt9e7GjbtE

[@vanrutgar6536]

♥️

[@jewelsquinlan333]

I always feel better after hearing you sing! #eivør #loveyourmusic #foreverfan #beautifulcover

[@maktub7421]

Lisening to this and crying because I realise once again that music is such a divine gift

[@outonthefeet]

When I first listened to your studio albums I first thought: hey she's quite ok. Then I saw you live, and it just blew me away. You're even a 1000 times better live. Such a FANTASTIC performer. Well, not only you - your entire band on the last tours was perfect. Whenever you will get close to my hometown Cologne again, I will travel to wherever you perform. Keep on making music please - your music gives to much to so many people. I hope it also makes you happy. xx

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

I first heard Eivor some years ago when I purchased a boxed set of mixed artists from Scandinavia. She blew me away completely. Still does.

[@davidpage3893]

She is a very rare talent. Her vocal range and clarity is up there with Loreena McKinnett .

[@angelhair9225]

I never thought anyone could successfully cover this masterpiece by L. Cohen, but this is beautiful

[@elisabethstermo9396]

Aurora successfully cover this song. Also a masterpiece. 👍

[@ritathinks]

@@elisabethstermo9396 I listened to both versions. Actually, I prefer Eivor.

[@user-tx5vk2vz4c]

This is hers ,compleatly.

[@marko86mk]

Jenifer warnes also

[@buskontention3872]

@@marko86mk She sang it very well, but I've always had a problem with the change of lyrics to a '3rd party observer' (treated "Some woman"...?). Totally loses the personal heartache of the song. Tori Amos did do it justice over a Bösendorfer though. I just found this one and I loove it.

[@zvezdakuerten817]

Discovering your music was the best accident to ever happen to me. I love your voice and the way you transport your feelings to the songs. My only complaint is that you don't have a bigger audience. I mean, come on! Loves from Brazil

[@peterdoe2617]

Hush! (don't tell Eivör!) I've already sent a link of one of her songs to Arjen Anthony Lucassen, months ago. He collaborates with musicians from literally all over the world. Only time will tell.... Greetings from the north of Germany

[@Kul4s918]

I'll be very thankful if I see her collaborating with Ayreon! Very touching voice. Came here from Ocean of Slumber's facebook page! Appreciation from Brazil as well. :)

[@josephEivor]

Omaigode um br :v kk

[@mauricioribeiro712]

brasil porra

[@dandile7373]

Idem for me!!

[@sandripley8834]

My skin is shivering ... I don't feel cold. Thanks from France

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

The beauty of this rendition has reduced me to tears...Incredible x

[@flufygogogo]

It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train, and You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well, I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well, your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Sincerely, L Cohen

[@lailalivsdatter549]

Thank you❤️

[@hichamkheirbeik]

Best cover of this song ever, absolutly divine

[@PK--ITA]

My God, all the shivers from L. Cohen gave me one more time.

[@arualkat]

The best performance from this song ❤

[@elfarlaur]

You should come to Leonard Cohen's hometown of Montreal. We would love you here!

[@steel6866]

Eivør, you have one of the most enchanting voices in all music. I hope one day i can see you live, my best vibes to you from Mexico. ❤️❤️❤️

[@zalphero618]

Yes! She is so underrated. I hope more people find her beautiful music. The Last Kingdom tv show is how i found out about Eivor music.

[@luzpaniagua6319]

Yo también soy de México. Amo su voz y su interpretación. Ojala que un día pueda venir.

[@steel6866]

@@luzpaniagua6319 que gusto saber que aún hay gente aquí que disfruta de música de calidad 😎🇲🇽

[@AquilesDoy1]

Yo también soy de México, y lamentablemente ni siquiera sus discos he conseguido. Quiero comprarlos en físico y ni en el sistema de las tiendas aparecen :( Ojalá venga pronto. ¡Saludos compatriotas!

[@carolvan-lume9401]

In Brazil too!!

[@nicolasjurado6]

Whenever I am sad, or going through a bad day, all I have to do to get back on track is: playing one of your songs! Thank you so much for that, to have such gift, being a soul healer, must be overwhelming!!

[@andrestemmermann2010]

A "soul healer" 👍 This is the word I was looking for...

[@Devetmissiyasi]

I love you Eivør ❤️ Wish you a long life

[@hippito77]

Enchanting. There are few Len covers that I like, but this is amazing.

[@jrbcjim]

Lovely. Mr Cohen would be smiling.

[@Jessica_Zs]

He is

[@Jessica_Zs]

I prefer her version to most other females who've tried. She did Beautifully

[@justsayin899]

Cohen is a Jewish name.

[@griseldis]

the voice of an earth angel… ✨

[@johnmckinlay67]

I had the privilege to see Eivør perform this,last year in Glasgow. Come back soon ! xx

[@wolffbites]

I swear I think God drops whatever he/she is doing whenever Eivor sings. Can make a very strong argument that her feel for the msuic and 7 octave range cannot be matched. Ever.

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

Do you even know what an octave is? There is no way this woman has a 7 octave range. Stop spewing nonsense.

[@mamon88]

I've seen her twice in concert, the 1st time I was just like wt..?? because of her beautiful voice and her enchanting music. I closed my eyes cos the feeling was so powerful I could feel it in my very core and I wondered how was possible not to know her music for a long time. By the 2nd time I knew all of her songs and I felt even happier cos I was so close to the stage and I admire her just as Would stare at an angel. The guys are amazing as well, she has a super great team! Her concerts are not too big but to be honest I love it this way cos you feel more intimate and is just another lever, honestly. Thanks for your music Evoir! This cover is amazing!

[@jeandepoortere7477]

How hell can she have only 141K on her yt channel?!!!!! I find her channel two weeks ago, she is astonishing and more. Her voice has no equal.

[@cracked_walnut]

And how, three years later, is it only 267k?!

[@jeandepoortere7477]

@@cracked_walnut still here!!

[@rachelm9350]

Pleaseeeee pleaseee do an album that is covers of Cohen and others in his era. You give these songs a new life.

[@annekiely708]

Damien Rice

[@joemdee]

Eivor. Please do not. Your cover was terrible. Jennifer Warner’s has already done it and done it well. And Nathaniel Rateliff has also done a good cover of Famous Blue Raincoat so at best you are a distant 4th

[@vxvoart]

You're a gift for this world. Thank you so much. Greetings from México!

[@dorisdaumann5914]

This is a masterpiece - like every song this wonderful woman performs ... 🌹 Seems this is better than by Leonard ... From Germany with love 💖 !!

[@friedrich3311]

This performance is a true fairytale.. so purely sung, wonderful !!

[@tiny.dragon]

Since this video came out, I just couldn’t stop listening to this song. Eivør you’re so talented, and your voice is so magical..

[@stephenmckelvey398]

Keep coming back, this is sublime.

[@chuggnutz]

I've said on a few of your songs already, and I'll say it again, you are one of the most talented musicians I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. I would love it if you could make it to Scotland some day, even if not to my home town, I would gladly travel to see you perform. You actually blow my mind with how amazing you are.

[@sariahbowman1681]

That was amazing. It was so hauntingly beautiful. Great job.

[@crocshock911]

I recently discovered your music, and have become a huge fan!!! I follow a KZbin channel called Vikingskog that posts folk musics from the Netherlands and surrounding areas, and they recently have posted Faroese folk songs. I love the Faroese songs the most, so I did some research to hear more, and I came across you! I am SO GLAD that I did!! I play a very vocal sounding brass instrument called the euphonium, and I like to think of it as my voice. I look to great vocalists for inspiration, and you are one of my absolute favorites. You and Anna Netrebko are my two favorite voices. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@CanalDojogames]

I am a god of war fan, who listened that concert on E3 2016 many many times and i still go there to listen you singing and concert guys!

[@gayleearnhart8597]

She's sings this almost as good as L. Cohen. I think that she could sing all of his songs - no one else, just her. Mr. Cohen would be proud.

[@adione8635]

The best cover I have ever heard ❤

[@jorgstegemann4404]

Einfach gute Musik. Mit viel Gefühl und Können. Das konnte ich im Lido Club in Berlin sehen. Live absolut top.

[@RubyPhoxx]

Ich war auch dort. Es war sehr magisch! Hat sie das dort gespielt? Ich bin mir nicht mehr sicher.

[@mickhoward5107]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift, bravo Eivor.

[@damaharijoto6396]

Her face her voice ooooh so beautiful 🖤🖤🖤

[@sarawakaf8348]

You're amazing.. much love from Syria

[@tracylf5409]

Was Leonard Cohen not a genius? How I wish he lived in a time which loved his talent. Thank you, Evior.

[@victormarin2261]

oh wow this is just perfect I've listened to Damien Rice's, Glen Hansard's and Aurora's version and this is by far the best cover version I've listened to

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Aurora is my favorite singer and I love her cover but have to admit this is absolutely beautiful!! When I feel the urge to hear this song this is where I'll go!

[@joaopires3605]

Eivør, you're a fresh breeze in all crap we see today in music. I love your music and your voice. I'm truly blessed to know your music!

[@frekve]

Leonard Cohen would have been proud of this ❣️

[@Maxmauser924]

so true

[@hansandrias]

Hetta er heilt fantastiskt!

[@AuroraMeansDawn27]

WOW!

[@esthermalolley5206]

como eu amo a voz dessa mulher!!!❤❤❤

[@adriannaloppes2008]

Aí você vai buscar as músicas de Cohen, se depara com um presente desses e se encanta com Eivør! Que vozzzzz ❤️❤️

[@everton7422]

Eu foi ao contrário 😄

[@venusnode6]

Perfect!

[@nemesisnyx3138]

Eivør, I love you sooooo sooooo much!!!! Verry big Kisses from Berlin😘😘😘😘

[@AriadneRimbaud2]

Who dislike this? A monster without ears, heart or mind?

[@timscottbuchanan]

Ariadne Rimbaud2 my thoughts exactly

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

My exact thoughts also.Soulless people to dislike this beauty

[@gajossx1188]

a LC purist :)

[@routeoz02]

Trolls. Sociopaths. etc.

[@gardada]

KZbin algorithm

[@alexiaevellyn]

Love you always ❤

[@vsadad]

it's hard to sing Cohen and create your own version......what a voice, this is a really amazing version Eivor!!!

[@ricardoantunes71]

If you don't come to Portugal i will travel only to see one of your shows! Your voice is magic in our ears!

[@userrandomius]

Спасибо Eivor! Великолепное исполнение!

So beatiful, just perfect!

[@sylviecraine7678]

Love love love! 💗

[@kheidal]

Goosebumps! Simply amazing, Eivør. Your voice is perfect for this song...

[@crystalhanson7692]

So beautiful 💜 love Leonard, love this version. Thank you for sharing, it takes me back to the night I saw you in Köln and I can't wait to get the CD.

[@nikitafernandes1836]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@vikinghunter2177]

Your voice touches my soul and transcends me to another world! Thank you!

[@BDFAN65]

Truly awesome. Love Leonard Cohen and this song 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍Lone Wolf :)

[@m.gorka04]

Love it, perfect cover...

[@pongracszoke1049]

Beautiful song and voice .

[@wltrzxoux3558]

Best cover ive ever found its like what i expected 💙

[@davidrussell6826]

LOVED it!

[@ziem.8019]

This song touches my heart strings and you've honestly made me speechless 👏👏

[@georgeweissberg6498]

A spell-binding, magical performance! Incredible!!

[@snapoutofit4884]

Beautiful, truly beautiful

[@njcphotog]

Just just beautiful 😍

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

New favorite song. Wow

[@pgoessnitzer]

Simply wonderful!

[@AquashiiMusic]

So beautiful!

[@katinthehat1385]

Hopefully one day, you will visit Costa Rica, Central America. A totally honour will be going to your concert.

[@lionelrakotoniaina8129]

Magical

[@luciad4e]

I’m so amazed, beautiful voice. So much emotion...

[@NikkiElle]

Leonard Cohen, then Tori Amos, now Eivør... I'm so happy I have so many versions of this masterpiece to listen to :)

[@jaystuart9200]

Beautiful as always.

[@jovold93]

Simply angelic voice. I get goosebumps every time I hear you sing.

[@PeaceFinder2024]

simply brilliant and pure love, Eivør

[@Rodybar]

Beautiful 💙 lovely Melody 🇧🇷

[@burcinodabasgil2298]

Beautiful...

[@reginavella4955]

That was just great👏

[@dendromorphe1646]

Une interprétation d'une rare fidélité aux émotions du texte ! Sublime !

[@woww8148]

you are amazing Eivør

[@gabrielagabriela8068]

Great music!! Thank you!

[@jorgesaenz3021]

Thank you for this perfect interpretation

[@thaynaraferreira3982]

Deusa maravilhosaaa. Já quero no Spotify ❤️

[@bradkeene1224]

Wow...great performance. Truly satisfying. Beautiful song, one of my favorite Cohen tunes, and one of the scariest songs I've ever heard. Always takes me right to the middle of one of my deepest fears and always leaves me wondering if I, too, could ever find a space of gratitude and finally accept and forgive. This performance really nailed it.

[@mystarchild100]

This touch my soul .. 👏👏👏

[@allandjupevikheihivik8751]

I love your'e music so much.. Grretings from norway. And also,I understand your'e native languagwe.

[@paulantrobus66]

Beautiful

[@charlesceb673]

Beautiful !!