Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME WATCHING!

Jeff Buckley Fans.....FEELIN' YOU!!! Tonight we're coming back to Jeff Buckley, with a song entitled "Hallelujah". FULL DISCLOSURE: I am familiar with the original version of this song by the original artist/band. However, I have never heard this cover. Therefore I will not be reacting to, evaluating, or scoring the original song in any way. I will ONLY be reacting to, evaluating, and scoring this particular cover of the song. How's this one gonna go? Only one way to find out...
Come on in, enjoy the show...I'll see you inside.
Scoring System Guide
10 = Perfection (Unobtainable)
9.0 - 9.9 = Awesome, Amazing
8.0 - 8.9 = Great
7.0 - 7.9 = Really Good
6.0 - 6.9 = Pretty Good
5.0 - 5.9 = O.k.
4.0 - 4.9 = Not So Good
3.0 - 3.9 = Pretty Bad
2.0 - 2.9 = Really Bad
1.0 - 1.9 = Horrible, Awful
0.0 - 0.9 = A Travesty, An Affront To Nature
Link to Original Video Here:
• Hallelujah
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[@chocofernandez25]

Today, 25 years ago, Jeff Buckley's body was found after disappearing in the Mississipi River on May 29th. The fact that you have released this reaction today it's been great for a fan (Buckley's and yours) like me. Thank you.

[@mitchbuchannon6637]

Don’t go swimming in dr martins

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I had no idea, I swear I didn't plan to release it today for that reason.

[@mitchbuchannon6637]

@@THEDavidHeretic The simulation does weird things at times 😅

[@chocofernandez25]

@@THEDavidHeretic I figured, you had no way of knowing it. But you did and thank you for that 🤘🏽

[@debibrewster9080]

Sad that so many very talented people are so hurt, and come to tragic ends. I've always been a fan of Graham Parsons...... and he threw away his life for drugs.....and then there was that whole fight over his body, and the failed funeral pyre in the desert. Both of these talented people should be making music today. 🎶 the musicians they would have become if they lived.

[@InteliLEX]

Thanks so very much for your thoughtful reaction to this song. My Dad actually produced this album & was very close with Jeff… We all still feel his loss very sharply today. He is certainly an artist taken before his time ~ Again thanks so much for this review. 💜

[@THEDEEPDIVE]

thanks so much for sharing. Glad to hear from you.

[@InteliLEX]

@@THEDEEPDIVE Cheers 👍🏻

[@brucenadeau5920]

the BEST cover of this I have ever heard! Personally I think this is the best version period.

[@brucenadeau5920]

8.7 is fair, well more so for you BUT I think 9+ lol

[@stonedrock6998]

try the john cale version, i love his voice

[@LucasGammer]

it's jeff buckley himself who plays guitar, he's one of Matt's inspirations bellamy "muse" Matt bought his guitar last year

[@gregkirk1842]

Leonard Cohen wrote this. Greatest song writter ever....well, top 5 in my opinion. He wrote 80 versus to this. He used to pick and choose in concert.

[@Thescottishguyreacts]

The emotion it evokes for me makes it the best version easily! Brings tears every time

[@eval1114]

Thank you for the reaction. I love this version of the song, for me it is the best one. I have so much respect for L. Cohen who wrote it, but the actual voice and all the emotions in Jeff's performance are incomparable.

[@kthx1234]

this is like the first popular cover of hallelujah and the one that really popularized the song

[@redhotchilifan98]

One of the most effortlessly beautiful voices you'll hear

[@chrisgee2616]

One of those songs that overshadows the original

[@mikebrandow2586]

This is the best version recorded. By anyone.

[@212mochaman]

The nostalgia will always be strong with this one. It aint good nostalgia. I WAS engaged once. This beauty of this song on a loop got me through it. Fav song ever and its not even close

[@DWQJVB]

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over on this album is musical perfection

[@alicspellman6938]

I was walking home from a grocery store and Spotify radio put that song on, and that shit hit me like a bus

[@DWQJVB]

@@alicspellman6938 Natalie Maines did a cover of it on her solo album and also on Letterman. It’s an understatement to say that letterman was impressed.

[@paulolapa3040]

That's my favorite. But I prefer the live version on "Mystery White Boy"

[@christinecanty5409]

Jeff Buckley is my 2nd favorite singer. The things he was able to do with his voice were out of this world. My favorite of his is “Everybody Here Wants You”. Not asking for a reaction video. More like “here ya go. Check this out”. Thanks for this video and a great reaction. I agree with your assessment.

[@kimbervoss3753]

Out of curiosity, who is your first favorite singer??

[@christinecanty5409]

@@kimbervoss3753 Chris. lol.

[@wewantthecup]

Jeff Buckley's mark on the world will always be here. What a voice (and what a guitar tone)

[@kevin42018]

Might be late for this text but I started listening to this song recently and man. It gives me a lot of feelings and makes me think a lot.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Very glad you did this reaction. Because for me this song’s hushed, almost quietly reverent style is amazing. Some reviewers have also labeled it as “now-legendary”. And also, apparently a lot of amateur singers have used this as their audition song for shows like “American Idol” and “The Voice” (which I do not watch). So that should tell you something. Hoping to impress the judges and make the cut. Then to top it all off he holds that falsetto note for an incredibly long time. Leonard Cohen (bass-baritone and possibly basso profundo) composed the original (who I’m becoming a big fan of) and Jeff Buckley (tenor) recorded a rendition for the ages.

[@ct5625]

Leonard Cohen wrote this song (many versions of it with different lyrics and intent). Cohen attended the funeral of Buckley's dad (Tim Buckley, also an incredible vocalist) and was allegedly blown away when he heard Jeff sing for the first time at that funeral. Jeff then asked Cohen for permission to perform Hallelujah and Cohen agreed. Jeff selected the lyrics from all the various versions of it Cohen had performed and composed this piece. Jeff was reportedly scared about Cohen hearing it because he'd made the song more sexual in the lyrics he'd selected, but Cohen was amazed with Jeff's take on it and has allegedly said it's the best version of the song.

[@brunosm.l2267]

I recently heard a rendition of jeff buckley doing 'The way young loves do', it blew my mind.

[@MojoPin1983]

@Bruno.sm.l The Live at Sin-e version is the most impressive live, solo performance of any song ever recorded.

[@TaverenTech]

Hallelujah was originally written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, released on his album Various Positions (1984). It didn't go big until later when recorded by John Cale, which then inspired a recording by Jeff Buckley..... which inspired many including Myles Kennedy to perform it (once using Jeff Buckley's actual Fender Telecaster guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnVh5WHbtemrpY ). This has been one of the most covered (and over-covered in singing "shows") songs ever.

[@brunosm.l2267]

Original: Leonard Cohen. Although as I recently saw in a recent trailer for a documentary, the song kind of became a alive on itself, almost like a traditional song, although it was written in the 80s (in a period of three years).

[@tremarctos9]

I also saw him live in NYC - amazing vocals live, just incredible -

[@nightsky199]

such an epic song and buckley's version is utter perfection. i wish you would've watched/reacted to the original music video with Buckley in it. it's a moody, haunting vibe and i consider it to be the best music video for a song of all time!

[@THEDEEPDIVE]

One of Leonard Cohen's best songs.. but his sound at the time he wrote couldn't make the song real like Jeff does here..

[@Don-tt1uc]

The album Grace means a lot to me. A gift from a friend 18 years ago. Probably one of the best things ever given to me. A fantastic album, with some if the best vocals laid down. Ever. Good choice.

[@paulolapa3040]

Jeff Buckley: the #1 reference to many

[@rajeevpradhan5511]

Best version ever!! Raw emotions. Rip Jeff!!

[@tatiod30]

Jeff Buckley is musical perfection and for me this rendition is by far the best. @David, I would like to know which versions you consider better? Best wishes

[@mitchbuchannon6637]

Personally i will always put the original first, Cohens version is so pure. Buckleys is easily the best cover and the version that most other artists choose to cover

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I have to agree with Scott, the original is hard to beat.

[@MrDD-kr9ep]

Ahh dude! Nice reaction. You should watched the Live in Buffalo version of it, it’s on daily motion. It’s literally just him, guitar and a crowd full of people that was literally so quite you could hear a pin drop. It’s the most emotional and touching shows I’ve ever witnessed. Keep the vids dropping!

[@j.prt.979]

Do you have a link to that performance? It’s not easy to search for

[@danw4490]

I prefer the version from Myles Kennedy but this is gorgeous. Great rendition and excellent reaction video, as always!

[@hacksawjim5212]

I really appreciate your breakdown of the song. Regarding this version vs others…my recollection could be off here, but as others have stated, the original is by Leonard Cohen, but it was unknown in any sort of mainstream capacity until Buckley covered it. Even then, it was years before it caught on. After it did (again, as I recall), that’s when you started to see all of the choir and orchestral versions pop up. Somebody can correct me if I’m off.

[@hardcorechristopher9174]

Soothing

[@sickturret3587]

sir don't take me wrong, i'm an old subscriber but it buffles my my mind that a man with a motörhead shirt on listens to buckley's most famous cover in 2022. not implying it's not genuine too, it's just mind blowing.

[@adrock1011]

Well… here we go… a bonafide masterpiece. Lets see how dh responds

[@alexandrabarrenbrugge4585]

Hallo and good morning David and you all. His version is is probably the best of all. As i recall even Cohan himself gave credit to it. First saw/heard him on Ally McBeal. I think it was "You raise me up". His voice is great but a bit to Musical. Your rating is right with me. Listen to Tommy Johansson's (SABATON) version of you raise me up🤣! Happy pentecost, Greetings from Germany 🤗

[@raylandasilva4774]

You should see his live performance

[@pitpride1220]

Leonard Cohen is the original writer and performer of the song. He's written beautiful music. I just can't stand his voice. Jeff did the best rendition imo.

[@kimbervoss3753]

This is hands down my favorite cover of this song and would even go so far as to say it surpasses the original by Leonard cohen. My only question now is what is David's secret chord?? Lol

[@katherenebajar8499]

It goes like this the fourth the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift 😂

[@kimbervoss3753]

@@katherenebajar8499 I’m convinced the answer is hidden somewhere in Bohemian Rhapsody lololol 😅

[@billyboyles]

Did you ever hear Tim Buckley's (Jeff's dad) album "Greetings from LA" 1972.sorry to change the subject. I never was able to get into his sons music. Cohen did it best

[@gregkirk1842]

Song to the siren!

[@barryrieder1807]

Great version will always listen to it all the way thru But , vocally - imho KD Lang owns this song- 2010 Olympics opening , or pretty much any of her versions including her duet with Leonard Cohen himself

[@christopherking4932]

Can you please react to Alvin Lee, the bluest blues 💙

[@hellsbunniestv584]

The silly sod sod drunk, fell in the Liffie and drowned.

[@saxong5035]

Have you reacted to Myles Kennedy singing this?

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I don't think it's in the que.

[@tremarctos9]

btw have you checked out the song HERETIC by Soundgarden - its after you, get that up there dude!

[@sunnisooge]

i have ask numerous reactors to react to tori amos caught a light sneeze no results will u do it please

[@Ashtoni001]

Prime example of less is more.

[@spencerharvey9361]

Who have you heard do this song better lol. Pls enlighten me

[@socialbox8092]

I bet he was not thinking of how he was doing this as much as you do.

[@ericflaherty4668]

While this version is beautiful, I'll take Cohen every time. Cohen is my favorite songwriter of all time. I cannot begin to describe how big of a fan I've been of his writing. I'm curious to whether you've heard anything by him other than this.

[@gregkirk1842]

Rufus wainrights version is pretty stong! Even though it was in the movie Shreck. Lol..

[@MrJordiBaby]

@@gregkirk1842 Love Rufus' version as well, but Jeff's is my favorite.

[@sunnisooge]

so will u react to tori amos please

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I would absolutely react to Tori Amos, however all official requests must be made on the Patreon page as a Bronze Tier member or higher. If you make it an official request, I will be more than happy to add it to the que and react to it when it comes to the front of the line.

[@sunnisooge]

oh so i have to pay ok i get it thanks

[@cobrakaiX]

Just yawn my man. :) It’s almost a signature to every video now, within the first minute you’re always holding back a big one. Either you’re working too hard or you get relaxed doing these reactions. Either way thanks for another great reaction.

[@adrock1011]

I saw the sun go down, and now its coming up

[@scotthess8709]

8.X is not good enough. It was perfect. Better than original.

[@THEDEEPDIVE]

Not a whole lot to talk about? HOW ABOUT THE SONGWRITING!? lol.

[@glencurtis2761]

Other people do it better.? Ha ha, no.

[@jasong.5165]

Not the best version of this by a long shot.

[@MojoPin1983]

@Jason G. Then what is? What Jeff Buckley did with Hallelujah is similar to what Jimi Hendrix did with All Along The Watchtower. They both own those respective songs. The only reason why people cover this song obsessively is because of Buckley’s rendition; which is what basically everyone models their covers after.

[@mitchbuchannon6637]

Good song but far from his best and completely overplayed and over covered now (cohens original will always be the best version)

[@jaymcmullen6274]

grace is his most iconic IMO

[@mitchbuchannon6637]

@@jaymcmullen6274 Im a lover you should have come over fan

[@BitWrecker]

Ok....now.....Pentatonix version. It will blow your mind

[@gregkirk1842]

You think thats better than this? You live a difderent universe than me. Youd probably like justin timberlakes version too.

[@BitWrecker]

@@gregkirk1842 nope, not at all. Jon Bon Jovi's isn't bad nor is the other version from Buckley, just don't love this one. Not sure how that pushes to Timberlake. Pentatonix version, vocally, is absolutely ridiculous. Sounds like you like Simon and Garfunkel sound of silence over disturbed's version.