Yes, even after all these years and all the Songs the Master left, this made me cry today, in August of 2024 ~ I met Leonard in London in 1973, and he was very sweet & cordial... Of course! Hallelujah; may he rest in peace! ❤🙏🏼
@jfranco667310 күн бұрын
I've been watching this once a week for 10 years
@katesmith303410 ай бұрын
It’s only when you listen to this performance of Martha’s that you truly appreciate what a complete artist she truly is. She writes and sings amazing music, but her interpretation and characterisation in this performance was stunning. It’s as if the song possessed her, I was transported to that place her performance had created. Pure genius 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@robertmcharg6904 Жыл бұрын
absolutely beautiful rendition of a classic song, well done Martha, r i p, leonard, absolutely heartbroken when you past, glad I saw him live a few times, wish I met him, but such is life.
@johnewings-x9y2 ай бұрын
She totally owns this song .im sure Leonard is looking down from somwhere with a heartfelt tear in his eye.🎉
@jaapongeveer62035 күн бұрын
Cohen recognized he wasn't a great vocalist but still there are many who are covering his songs for the genius he was.
@littleghostfilms30123 жыл бұрын
This is the song through which I discovered Martha's stunning voice and human presence. It's honestly one of the most mesmerizing performances I've ever seen. She gives 200% of herself over to the drama of this L.C. masterpiece of lyrical poetry. BEAUTIFUL!!
@moondancer46602 жыл бұрын
Damn, Leonard Cohen had a way with words! Ballad of the Absent Mare on his '79 album called Recent songs of Leonard Cohen. That is such a beautiful song also.
@charlesgray2567 Жыл бұрын
You are quite right; she leaves it all on the field.
@mandynam758111 ай бұрын
Martha Wainwright is a beast.
@tobiebradshaw4134 Жыл бұрын
This is the definitive version of this song, in my opinion. Beautiful and poignant.
@peterwilliamson42964 жыл бұрын
A song like this is so beautiful it just reminds us record sales are a poor measure of performance genius.
@jaapongeveer62035 күн бұрын
Only in North America. Europe was different where Cohen was embraced.
@FirstorDirt6 жыл бұрын
The Best interpratation of a song you will ever hear.She develops every corner of this thing
@frankmalinaro97004 жыл бұрын
~~ yep, she owns this song. Gets better every time I hear it.
@ledaswan59904 жыл бұрын
It’s unbelievable.
@Kayvee23 Жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing…I had never heard this song before. I’ve listened to it dozens of times and will listen to it dozens more.
@nicholassgouros86124 жыл бұрын
It is so hard to for me to choose a favourite Leonard Cohen lyric. Yet I always come back to this song. I kiss her open mouth And praise beauty And people call me traitor to my face
@secracium12 жыл бұрын
how can you not cry when listening to this?
@Christerart16 жыл бұрын
Exactly - I do every time I watch this - especially when I watch the Sky Arts show in high def. Goose bumps all every time - wonderful, amazing, she is an amazing artist. Too bad you can't get this version on iTunes - so much better than the recording she made that has way too much instrumental and buries her amazing ability!
@imondtitanic27 күн бұрын
this is not even a sad song
@musicisbrilliant6 жыл бұрын
Just came here to say, she did such an amazing job. Best performance in the film by miles. really did Leonard justice.
@JWall-ob2pz Жыл бұрын
😊
@74artgrrl4 ай бұрын
This is the best rendition of this song. Respect to Leonard Cohen.
@joecaddenhead18173 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this for years. Martha is timeless, and priceless. What an emotional ride, that breaking voice. Leonard picked her for this master piece, excellent choice. Leonard, thanks for the magical musical legacy.
@luciclaireshedoe22308 ай бұрын
Love love love her voice and take on life... 💃💐
@jadwigakaleta46167 жыл бұрын
Can never listen to this just once, it's hypnotizing. Superb !
@dario71468 Жыл бұрын
I cry and laugh and my face hurts she and he and we
@lilyleong21872 жыл бұрын
I've listened to Martha's version ever so many times: it's the best! Moves my heart.
@GnomicMaster6 жыл бұрын
God I miss Lennie. What a poetic soulful master. Thank you, Len, for all the beauty you left to us.
@nualacarey58104 ай бұрын
So So beautiful. You get a glimpse of pure soul ✨️
@andrewprokopis94306 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest moments in performances.......truly profound!
@geebud18803 жыл бұрын
Know her ferociously gifted Dad Loudon W. & Mom Kate McG. since ages - all this I see merged in this perfect video... Martha energy brings the great Tina Turner to my mind (she ever did a ballad ?)
@johnbe881010 ай бұрын
At :09 or :10 seconds into this clip, you can watch her get herself into character. For the rest of the song, she IS the narrator in the song. No wonder it's so compelling. When the song ends about 5:18, you can see her step back out of the character. That is commitment to a performance.
@henrylarsson3150 Жыл бұрын
Underbar vacker kvinna fantastiskt sångröst hälsningar från Sweden Fred till Ukraina ☮️ Slava Ukraina ☮️❤️😍☮️❤️😍☮️❤️😍☮️
@helentrigg17457 жыл бұрын
So very haunting
@blueguitarblue13 жыл бұрын
I am blown away by her astonishing voice and interpretation. This is true talent. Not some bimbo famemonger who'll do ANYTHING to be famous. Usually they are the ones with way below average talent.
@maliprinc59276 жыл бұрын
bravo,mrs martha,bravo!
@SEABLUEFILMS2 жыл бұрын
Stunning and wonderful !
@skyhunk4 жыл бұрын
A true artist.. well two actually -- the first is the composer and the second is the one who most successfully interprets its meaning.
@Fahamut12 жыл бұрын
As I sit here in total and complete amazement, I find myself with no words to describe what I am witnessing.
@marikabezuidenhout24996 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps - I think our maestro also cried
@ledaswan59904 жыл бұрын
I cried
@bradkeene12242 жыл бұрын
"To stand guiltless in the predicament in which you find yourself ". Our mandate, I believe, is to awaken and abide in love itself which we, with our human hearts, can only fail at. Surrender is the only way. (Thy will be done). This song and especially this performance of it are like scripture to me. God bless the poets; God bless the artists.
@JamieLamb-ft6io3 ай бұрын
The best just the best for me this is how music and song should be ❤❤❤ brings a tear to my eyes as i recall the days that are long gone but live on in my memories . Time goes by so fast one day we are young care free and before we know it 20/30 year has gone by and we are no longer so young . Life embrace it and live the best life you possibly can❤❤😂😂😢❤❤😂
@anthonymorrissey81657 жыл бұрын
Spellbinding spirit that comes through this incredible being
@katiecannon81863 жыл бұрын
Martha desperately needs to do a full Cohen cover album. The Canadian government should commission it.
@jkstewartcreative2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding .. simply wonderful !
@jimmymankind79707 жыл бұрын
with this song she becomes the best femme singer in america. her bro might be the best male. for his hallelujah... but his stunning version. this great expression. as tears flow down my chin and drip into my cafe...god ineters the room ... if there is a god...she a goddess today.
@leonrodriquezjr80835 жыл бұрын
They're not Americans. They're Canadians
@geebud18803 жыл бұрын
The brilliance of both her Pa and Ma - most of their records I collected and cherish - has merged in this fine woman & voice. In my fantasy i go out and stroll... make fun
@frknitus2958 жыл бұрын
So so so beautiful.... I just love that version ❤
@alistairmacrae48705 жыл бұрын
Love this rendition.
@peterwilliamson42966 жыл бұрын
Martha just nails that song. We love her singing down here in NewZealand.
@moondancer46602 жыл бұрын
She has very beautiful, sexy eyes and she really does Justice to this excellent song Leonard Cohen wrote.🌹❤️
@Christerart4 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of all the KZbin videos on KZbin of this performance! But the sound quality of the CD version of this Leonard Cohen will blow you away..:)
@alistairmacrae48704 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Martha. Love you xx
@gravlaxbob355 Жыл бұрын
Wow, je n'avais jamais vu ça, quelle performance sincère! Le court extrait de l'auteur à la fin met en perspective cette chanson, sa signification. Merci!
@7flies4U5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate with love Leonard Cohen (et ses choristes, wow) but I prefer the interpretation of Martha Wainwright. Brings me to tears everytime I listen to this video. Entire movie must be great.
@chrisweigele80368 ай бұрын
Just frkn beautiful
@sarahclark45804 жыл бұрын
She embodied this song. Truly magnificent.
@GnomicMaster6 жыл бұрын
My idea of Heaven would be to lie about in tall green grass beside a beautiful river listening to Cohen and Chopin for all eternity.
@moondancer31575 жыл бұрын
Sounds LOVELY
@davidspillane42995 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, Martha you are such a master Artist !
@mompsk18442 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@pblond758 Жыл бұрын
Her Mother’s Daughter! Love her pretty voice Talented!
@charlesgray2567 Жыл бұрын
Years ago,, legendary baseball manager Earl Weaver when asked to comment on his pitcher's performance after a win said simply, "You can't do no better than that," Those words describe Wainwright's performance here..
@sandusky09016 жыл бұрын
'nuff to send you packing emotionally 😥 Amazing
@thezetes3 жыл бұрын
I am sure all people here are of quality, in taste and personality.
@raymondlabay7651 Жыл бұрын
I dedicate this song to the media Peace!
@dario71468 Жыл бұрын
I tremble
@daikimarcusbarlow82205 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@poppyseed8906 жыл бұрын
...and my falsity had stung me like a hornet, the poison sank and it paralyzed my will.......
@ledaswan59904 жыл бұрын
If we could only write like that
@jessicawaikel90785 жыл бұрын
Amazing 💖
@JanMelet12 жыл бұрын
Love her singing
@pepotecoll7315 Жыл бұрын
Ahora el cisne flotó en el río inglés Ah, la rosa de High Romance se abrió de par en par Una mujer bronceada me anhelaba durante el verano Y los jueces nos observaron desde el otro lado Le dije a mi madre «Madre, debo dejarte Conserva mi habitación pero no derrames una lágrima En caso de que el rumor de un final en mal estado te alcance Era la mitad de mi culpa y la mitad de la atmósfera » Pero la Rosa me enfermó de escarlatina Y el Cisne lo tenté con un sentimiento de vergüenza Ella dijo por fin que yo era su mejor amante Y si ella se marchitara, yo sería la culpable Los jueces dijeron que te lo perdiste por una fracción Levántate y prepara a tus tropas para el ataque Ah, los soñadores cabalgan contra los hombres de acción Oh, ve a los hombres de acción retrocediendo Pero me demoré en sus muslos un momento fatal Besé sus labios como si todavía tuviera sed Mi falsedad me había picado como un avispón El veneno se hundió y paralizó mi voluntad No podía moverme para advertir a todos los soldados más jóvenes Que habían sido abandonados desde arriba Entonces en los campos de batalla de aquí a Barcelona Estoy en la lista con los enemigos del amor Y hace mucho tiempo dijo: «Debo partir, Ah, pero mantengan mi cuerpo aquí para descansar sobre Puedes moverlo hacia arriba y hacia abajo y cuando estoy durmiendo Pasa un cable por Rose y enrolla el Swan » Así que todos los días renuevo mi deber inactivo La toco aquí y allá - Conozco mi lugar Le beso la boca abierta y alabo su belleza Y la gente me llama traidor a mi cara
@susanandgary57367 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, indeed! The comments about Beyonce and Rhianna are uncalled for, however - let's not get Trump-like - all music has value and not meant to be divisive. Peace sisters and brothers - we are going to need it-.
@petenolasco7 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed. As far as I know Leonard never badmouthed another artist.If ever he was at times so self-deprecating and critical of his own performances. I'd rather have his spirit all the time.
@jimhoover48156 жыл бұрын
I agree. Leonard was once asked what he would like played at his funeral. His reply "The Grand Tour" by George Jones. That is certainly a different genre of music.
@skyhunk Жыл бұрын
Whoa! I love Leonard Cohen, I love Martha Wainwright and I love her interpretation of Cohen's music! (Can't say it enough!!) If i'm correct in Cohen's interpretation/explanation/intent of the music, it was about the injustice of being called a traitor when there was no traitor or even a hint of such. Fast forward to today, when there are real, actual traitors in our midst, and who deserve condemnation. I think Cohen's lyrics/music re: 'The Traitor' would no longer apply. I think Cohen would likely have written new music to comment on the reality of today's traitorism. The accusation of 'traitor' was kind of abstract when Cohen wrote the lyrics to his song years ago. In contrast are the real traitors among us who are not people from thirty years ago. They are here NOW!
@julie-anneweller27665 жыл бұрын
A song bird are you Martha I sometimes keep you on repeat
@JordiCasadevalldorca2 ай бұрын
maravellosa canço i maravellosa cantan
@constancewalsh36464 жыл бұрын
Reading bio of Rufus "There Will Be Rainbows" by Kirk Lake. Absolutely excellent. It's about the whole family, at times I find Rufus to be less interesting, in his narcissism, than his parents and siblings. This excellent book also takes the reader into every aspect of the music business of the times - 1960s plus - which may be of particular interest to some. It is full of incredible research, intelligence and subtlety. I sometimes laugh out loud. Now I see Martha in a different light.
@thx4dluv10 ай бұрын
I have a hard time appreciating Rufus but really am mesmerized by Martha's rendition of this song>
@ulaiwicka79172 жыл бұрын
Maryja Juli i Parlla są zachwycające głosowo i wykonaniem utworów Cohena🥰❤️🥰
@judyauclair9428 Жыл бұрын
My favorite version of Cohen's "The Traitor"
@patriciadavidson67654 жыл бұрын
A Leonard Cohen song of immeasurable beauty. Leonard’s version is magnificent, Martha’s from another dimension 🩸🩸🩸
@ledaswan59904 жыл бұрын
“Immeasurable beauty” is very accurate
@ledaswan59904 жыл бұрын
And yes Martha,holy shit!
@ledaswan59904 жыл бұрын
Yes
@preisel1008 жыл бұрын
lovely
@gordeaux200611 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@nostradamus944111 ай бұрын
After reading all the comments, I am speechless
@LCThompson3 жыл бұрын
"I lingered on her thigh a fatal moment."
@Christerart16 жыл бұрын
This is a very bad copy of the original version - if you have a chance to get Sky Arts HD - Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. THAT is the one you should watch and listen to - amazing, incredible!. Every time I watch it I get goosebumps all over and end up in tears. Anyone know if there is a CD or DVD for sale of the concert?
@kathleenanne1718 Жыл бұрын
There's a DVD. I got one several years ago.
@im4out Жыл бұрын
Wow
@FirstorDirt8 жыл бұрын
Just as her husband made Hallelujah his own Martha has done that here
@kelvinwright51658 жыл бұрын
Martha is Rufus' sister. Rufus is gay.
@FirstorDirt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks I did not know that
@StevenEMellon7 жыл бұрын
He did not by any means make Hallelujah his own,Jeff Bukley owns that tittle!
@kelvinwright51657 жыл бұрын
Jeff Buckley's version is my favourite also. But really.... it's still Leonard Cohen who is the master
@jimhoover48157 жыл бұрын
I'm going to vote for John Cale's version, but all of them are great because it is a great song.
@Rachel88383 жыл бұрын
When you find out what this song is about, you’ll know it.
@jl47852 жыл бұрын
I discovered this song years ago after I heard a Leonard Cohen song in a movie. But I still don't know what it's about. But I have an imagination. Is it about a mother who betrays her kids and dyes and then they feel sorrow and wish that she was back
@Hypnosia575 жыл бұрын
She is the second Barbara Streisand .....I am out of Mind earring her.
@ADonovan4311 жыл бұрын
I will fall to sleep tonight with the thought that they can paint legs on a snake and call it a dog the traitors have traded truth for fame and gold,media. the traitors! Beautiful post ADonovan43
@henrikfiehn89997 жыл бұрын
Særegent, smukt og med en fantastisk indlevelse. Kan ikke gøres bedre.
@patrickhiggins67265 жыл бұрын
Superbe
@blueguitarblue12 жыл бұрын
Canadian Goddess. Beyonce and Rhianna: Listen and Weep. She's not a whore either.
@gabrielefrancioni75822 жыл бұрын
Boring and forgettable. You know, it's not mandatory to have all your children sing if you think you're one...