Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley (Morgan James cover)

[@ParlorMan_Acoustic_Guitar]

Morgan, you are a treasure. I’m a 70 year old musician and cancer patient. I know the healing power of music and always feel that power in your singing. Thank you.

[@marcoantoniosucci4]

Thank you for remember us about courage and faith

[@garysimmons1976]

I'm praying for you!

[@milankucera1148]

Brother, I will serve a couple liturgies for your health. Ask holy angels and archangels to come and help with your health issues. Who knows, sometimes a stubborn servant asking of his Master again and again is all that it takes. --Fr Gavrilo

[@LudmilaKondziolková]

Ainda resta uma esperança .

[@kenster865]

I pray your cancer has gone into remission. May Our Lord give you peace and be with you through your struggle. May The Lord be with you.... 🙏

[@davemorgan9081]

If this exact cover doesn't get played at my funeral ... I'm NOT GOING !!

[@Larry77084]

Morgan James' voice gives me chills. She possesses a gift long forgotten in today's culture, a pure beautiful voice.

[@differentgravydifferentgra7852]

Yeh Baby x

[@djohn029]

Thank you Leonard Cohen for writing this song. Harp and voice here are sublime.

[@MandaW-y2u]

Yes... while Jeff Buckley also did a beautiful job Mr.Cohen is the best and well always remain that way

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@MandaW-y2u Cohen thinks that KD Lange owns the song.

[@KeesKouwenberg]

@@MandaW-y2u AMEN! That Buckley guy is soooo overrated.

[@n.renoir8189]

This woman playing the harp is incredible, it's so soothing. Harp is such a beautiful instrument, I truly would love to see more of it. And Morgan, dear lord, your voice is a blessing from heaven. Thank you so much for this beautiful rendition.

[@luizamarcu329]

Absolutely perfectly said!💝 musical paradise.

[@SaxforSale]

Makes you want to play the harp...

[@tomburton1037]

Agree. My sister played the harp in our high school marching band.

[@differentgravydifferentgra7852]

Yes❤

[@morganjamesonline]

Thanks for watching and for the lovely comments! As it states in the video description and credits, Leonard Cohen wrote the song. But this is from my interpretation of the album GRACE in its entirety, and based on the Jeff Buckley version.

[@MarthaZimet]

Thanks, Morgan! Sorry I missed you when you were in Nor Cal recently. Was glad to be involved in your new album on Pledge Music. Rock on & ignore the nonsense.

[@jinwoo4126]

Morgan James you sang that song wonderfully. Keep up the good work.

[@caldogrun]

We love ya Morgan ! Keep on keeping on singing on ! But don't play the Catalyst in S.C. ever again !

[@DannyBoudreauMusic]

I like the Jeff Buckley version!! Good choice.

[@pablosanchezgutierrez7482]

Nice interpretation. It is true, Buckley boosted this song. Still I will like to hear you singing the cover of Leonsrd Cohen's interpretation.

[@alvogel3448]

I'm just a grumpy ol' desert cat in the remote desert of northwestern Utah, but I was moved to tears hearing this. I taped it on a little recorder, then played it repeatedly as I watched a magnificent sunset.When the sun slipped below the craggy horizon I had to whisper, "Hallelujah, I made it another day past my 64 years." Thanks Morgan. Your voice is proof that God is sometimes extraordinarily benevolent.

[@cindymckinney3553]

I love you Al Vogel, you grumpy ol" desert cat! You are a man with a true heart and spirit.

[@sirsidfosse1313]

I'm a mountain cat in the hills of New Mexico, I'll be 80 in March, had the same reaction.

[@renvollmer8945]

A wonderful comment. Thank you!

[@markhall7646]

I'm a tired old prairie dog somewhere in OK. You said EVERYTHING I couldn't. God bless.

[@erinhafer228]

What a lovely and poetic way to describe her voice! I couldn’t agree more ❤️

[@aling8220]

That harp in the begining, for settling the mood is genius, every time when Morgan follows, she made me cry...

[@squires305]

Met Morgan and her husband today. They came into my vintage shop. They are such lovely people. I than looked her up, and I listened to her music, awesome! She blew us away! an incredible voice. I am an instant fan. Can't wait to buy one of her albums. This piece "Hallelujah", she nailed it perfectly!

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Old post I know, but how great that Fate happened to you. Be well.

[@nealprentice7874]

There is so much skill in that harp playing. All the subtle things she is doing. The arrangement. Wow.

[@md7999]

I am listening to this in the middle of a COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland. This is the voice of an angel, so pure. Morgan invests her heart and soul in every song she sings. Thank you for these moments of relief and escape in these difficult times.......

[@bikerdog5554]

Blessings to all in Ireland. I first heard Morgan do this when first came out. I thought it was so so. Hearing this again 4/4/20 it's just incredibly good. Living here near Detroit, Michigan, USA. God bless all in Ireland.

[@md7999]

Robert Bloom ....thank you so much. We are all staying safe here in Ireland. Hopefully the world will recover in the not too distant future....

[@kus0mak]

I am in self-isolation in San Antonio, Texas. This music soothes my troubled soul. Be well, Ireland!

[@TheDavicious]

Same here from Mexico... we're all distances apart but together thru this... Stay Strong, stay home.

[@averyritchot2187]

I’m in Fort Mac My prayers go to you

[@MrBoazhorribilis]

This is a composition by Leonard Cohen . Jeff Buckley was one of the artists who did justice to this song. Thank you.

[@leesagrrl]

...and the Pentatonix!

[@MrBoazhorribilis]

@@leesagrrl True .

[@charlieharvey5649]

Cohen was/is a magnificent poet and humanitarian. This is a truly wonderful expression of his deepest emotion.

[@marcelob1178]

In these days of darkness and fear in the world, hearing your voice is a balm for the soul

[@michaelbarryprojects]

Wow! How the hell is it that I listen to people like Cohen, Cowboy Junkies, Mazzy Star and Springsteen and Morgan James never popped up on my music radar? I suddenly feel like I've crawled out from under a rock and saw the rising sun, blue skies, and a rainbow for the first time. Amazing!

[@johnsadler6441]

Michael .. you have excellent taste. Thought I was the only Cowboy Junkies fan :-)

[@fishman-tr9im]

Get in line Michael...😉 There are tens of thousands of us feeling dumb and cheated for not discovering Morgan sooner. She's phenomenal.

[@panamajack44.]

You must check out Post Modern Jukebox here on KZbin

[@Johnboy33545]

You speak for many of us across the years. Have you heard her cover the White Album?

[@Carcey3]

No autotune, no digital manipulation of the vocals, no other "studio" tricks. This is true musicianship!

[@lincolnbrown642]

Absolutely correct.

[@DaveBoss302]

Absolutely beautiful. The lyrics, the music, and especially the voice. Morgan is a treasure to listen to. Her voice is one of those rare things in life that there are just no words for.

[@ksargent]

This is really wonderful. What I love about it is how RESTRAINED this version is. This song gets sung by everyone who can remotely manage it, but it's so easy to over-sing it and make it into a rooftop proclaimation. It's written very quiet, restrained: it's almost a meditation. Ms James is technically perfect, as she basically always is. But what I love best is how well she understands this song, and gives it the quiet, deep performance it deserves. From the peaceful guitar to the blue stage lighting, this one's perfect.

[@crackers1039]

Yessss. So many ppl take this one over the top. I am not at all religious but if I were id say this song was a divine inspiration....Cohen a conduit. His lyrics are maybe the most underrated, ever, tho. Xo

[@maakwatherrie]

I really like this version, but the one I know since 94 and hits me the most is the version of jeff buckley

[@maxcooper9709]

Ms. Morgan James is just beautiful in so many ways. Her voice, her face, her personality, and her presence. Thank you for the music Ms. Morgan.

[@celestialmanrichard8846]

Lady Morgan, there is literally no song on Planet Earth that you can't sing. God Bless you sweet beautiful lady fair!🤗😍

[@Wherfugarwee]

No clue how I got here from motorcycles and extreme skiing. Yup, adrenaline junkie. Only I found this calming and beautiful. Wow! The critics slamming the amp noise and harp, blow it out ur arses. All I heard was an amazing voice from a beautiful angel. Everything else needs more cowbell, not this. It's perfect.

[@zantonsus]

jajaja x

[@youandijmh7998]

This reply made my fucking day 😂😂 Such a mood to see somebody just smack their comment down here coming from a complete different direction like "Eat it. Fk y'all."

[@deanchampion6777]

Also an adrenaline junkie, extreme skiing dirt and street bikes, and far more... I love PMJ... and Morgan is amazing. And she's kind of pretty, too.

[@paddyoII]

Beautiful rendition of Leonard Cohen’s beautiful Masterpiece. 💚

[@bradhuskers]

Actually? Leonard's words are magnificent. But his own interpretation was very mediocre. Certain artists can actually take the words of a songwriter to a much higher place. Anyone who doesn't understand this reality, has an extremely low IQ.

[@crhu319]

@@bradhuskers see the K D Lang version of Hallelujah. Leonard loved it.

[@bradhuskers]

@@crhu319 Yes. She's outstanding.

[@jeffreymatter3620]

@@bradhuskers Leonard Cohen's rendition of his work was far from mediocre. While there are limits to his voice (particularly in the higher registers), the music composition of the song does not challenge the vocal range of a singer unless you are taking verses up or down an octave. I agree with you that other more talented vocalists have covered the song better, but Cohen's raspy bass tone is very capturing. And to appreciate his rendition of the song is not a measure of one's IQ

[@bradhuskers]

@Jeffrey Matter And I most surely do appreciate his version. Certain artists can routinely turn the words of other writers into critically acclaimed masterpieces in the studio. Frank Sinatra, Ray charles, elvis presley, Ella Fitzgerald, etc...etc...have done this on numerous occasions. Elton John explained that the most difficult thing in music is to interpret the words of another writer into a critically acclaimed masterpiece. These iconic ARTISTS did that remarkable feat ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. just let that unthinkable reality sink in for a minute.

[@Johnboy33545]

You sing this beautiful song not only with your extraordinary voice but your entirely expressive face. You bring joy wherever you go.

[@Mark73]

One thing I Iove about her (other than her technical perfection) is the inflections she puts in her songs. You can hear it in her Dream On as well, it sounds like she's having an actual a conversation with another person instead of just singing into the void. I think that adds so much personality to her performances.

[@jamesmchugo9422]

Just love listening to Morgan. What ever “It” is, she has it.

[@tinaleanne8230]

As of 9/15/2019 there are 277 people with a thumbs down that are either deaf or need their audio system upgraded. Morgan, you voice moves me, thank you.

[@Subcomandante73]

Or know who actually wrote and performed the original.

[@wrjames38]

Total toads to give this thumb 👎.... she's awesome

[@Maruzzo]

I cannot listen to Morgan without her ripping my heart, each time. What an extraordinary interpreter. Thank you!

[@gchutton]

Perfectly Put !!!

[@DoblyTufnell]

Beautiful voice, no question.. But 'interpreter'? She is doing a 'cover' of Jeff Buckley.. The title even says so.

[@theoligoclonalband3564]

Dear Morgan, there are no words which would properly express the heavenly feelings I have thanks to your absolutely amazing singing. If angels really exist you must be one them

[@koishooter]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written BUT most people don't know what it means or are confused by the title... because "Hallelujah" is Hebrew for "Praise to Yah/God..." because of your grace, majesty, love, etc. thank you. But this is a sensual/secular "Better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all" song, and that is what he means when he sings "Hallelujah." He invokes Old Testament imagery from David and Samson to illustrate being broken by a woman... not an evil woman, but he is so in love/obsessed with her, he is putty in her hand, and excepts his fate, because in the end the ordeal was worth it... so, "Thank you, God... Hallelujah!"

[@janezjonsa3165]

I talk about Morgan to my friends all the time. I show them youtubes, for last 6 years. And we're all amazed, still.

[@catalicos]

Morgan is such a lady. With her voice and looks she could have probably sang some commercial pop music and make tons of records and be much more famous. But she sings from her heart and soul music does suit her best and it makes her that much more beautiful and appreciated. Don't know who to thank for Morgan James, but I am thankful I can hear her sing. I hope I will see her in a live performance one day. She really is inspiring

[@markhadley6672]

One of the best songs ever, sung by one of the best female vocalists ever, with stunning harp and guitar. Superb 1 minute intro.

[@ivangorodokin7605]

I'm not really a very emotional guy, but seeing her facial expression at 6:12 during that little pause before the new verse brought a small tear to my eyes. It really shows how deep she understands the lyrics and how close it is to her personally. A great performance.

[@show_stones]

It's so weird seeing Bathsheeba singing about David, lol. Thank you Leonard Cohen and Morgan James, and all those unnamed musicians!! Peace and love 🕊️🧬🌎

[@huntersmark917]

This song is not about how grand you can perform, it's about how much raw emotion you can show the audience. There is a reason why Morgan James has my favorite female voice.

[@yourolddad6407]

Words fail to express how deeply this touched me.

[@ralph5450]

You just did.🙏

[@Nice-music585]

It's just amazing how much emotions there are in Morgan's voice, I don't know any other singer that can carry that many feelings in a song. Chapeau bas Morgan!

[@victory1a]

I can't listen your singing without leaving a trail of tears. The two songs I heard Hallelujah and Dream On connect with me. Well done.

[@fs7572]

would like to add "the book of love" by Peter Gabriel. Works for me :-)

[@richardlyon67]

Rhyming "Maybe there's a God above / but all I ever learned from love, / was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya" with "It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah" is, for me, one of the most sublime moments in contemporary music. And her voice and delivery is perfect.

[@debspeelman]

There are some things of beauty that bring tears to one’s eyes and this is one of those.

[@victormontalvanayala4284]

Morgan James thank you for making me feel alive with every one of your interpretations.

[@robertk.5195]

I keep coming back to listen to this over and over and over again. Whenever I feel my tear ducts need purging. Thank You - ad ifinitum!

[@learnedhand8559]

Listening to Ms. James sing is a religious experience in and of itself. Wonderful performance by all involved.

[@robertdouglas4293]

so rare for someone to write that song, to let it be heard, even better, you made my day, sincerely thankyou, don't know who you are, but thankyou, appreciate it, timeless.

[@douglasroyce5631]

Dear God in heaven , thank you for giving us Morgan James .

[@jasontryon8621]

As always, Ms. James, you bring the utmost of grace, beauty, feeling, and artistry to your interpretation of an already lovely song and elevate it beyond what others have done with it. You are a bright spirit in a desperately bleak musical landscape. Thank you for making the musical world a better place to listen to.

[@ralphwhittemore5041]

Harp is awesome 👍 voice great as always!

[@Tugger4me1]

Well that was just beautiful, now a fan of a good harp - such a pretty sounding instrument in the right fingers. Just watched this again - I never saw Doug in the background before as mesmerised by Morgan and the harp , his guitar playing is exceptional and just as moving as the harp. 😭👍

[@cdaniels996]

The most beautiful song I have never heard...very moving....Morgan James is a treasure....

[@jasonfisher8529]

Re-watching this after a while. The way Morgan and Doug just quietly watch the harpist, honoring her music while they wait for their parts. Gorgeous.

[@impedimentas9782]

In such troubled times, the lies reign supreme. The cries for retribution deafening and the malicious intent baffling. The beauty of this song brings tears to my eyes with the restoration of faith in a high power to save us from our selves. god bless Morgan and god please our republic

[@mrrustygray]

She brought this old veteran to tears. Well done.

[@1983phk]

Very well made cover. I like these minimalistic versions where the vocal and the lyrics of a song really shines through. I'm very impressed at how you can see the story progression on Morgans facial expressions. How she tells the story of the song so vividly just through her text rendition and mimic. That is rare to see these days where everything is expressed through scene shows and visual effects. And big props to the instuments for matching the rise and falls in intensity so perfectly. As I stated in the begining: A VERY well made cover!

[@pianosenzanima1]

1983phk thats normal, they're top professionals

[@pianosenzanima1]

however i dont understand wtf that harp is playing

[@AlkebulanLion67]

pianosenzanima ,The harpist cracked me up to be honest.

[@soumyajyotimukherjee4752]

Harpist is playing Hallelujah music, the same notes as in Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah

[@dinozorman]

@@soumyajyotimukherjee4752 indeed she is, i was disappointed that she needed to turn pages, especially during a crescendo towards the end. and the mic picked up her page turning, which is a bit distracting.

[@jagg1973]

Your beauty is a hallelujah, and your vocal melody refreshes the soul. Thank you!

[@sal3347]

I love how effortless being a remarkable singer is for her. She makes it look so easy to be talented.

[@scottfeeney7594]

Most people sing the notes, you on the other hand treat the notes and time, in a most exquisite way. 🙏🏼

[@StevenCampbell1955]

Devine is a word bandied about a lot, but to my mind this performance is in the realm of the angels. Morgan James, your voice is uplifting, and able to take us mere mortals to another dimension whist you sing.

[@JaxOfNone]

What can one say except brilliance... what a tribute to Leonard

[@heythere4096]

Morgan, I just discovered you today from Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jazz (PMJ) and you are absolutely amazing. I am always moved by this song as it was written from Leonard Cohen's heart and you did it justice. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent and voice, thank you.

[@marchalsilver438]

Leonard Cohen is applauding!

[@PresidentoftheManosquare]

The intro to this song describes the beauty of a woman in musical tones. No words. Just emotion.

[@milanstefanovic3854]

Oh my God. The voice of this woman. Heavenly.

[@前橋みき]

So beautiful-I simply cried with how perfect this was- thank you!

[@rubenprakashgideon4059]

Your input in the song 'Hallelujah' was truly mesmerizing, I could feel the spirit moving along, those spiritual touch in your voice are soothing. Amazing selection of Harp. Wonder... Hallelujah🙌

[@woodstoney]

An outstanding voice from a beautiful and gifted young woman. Her music is healing medicine for all kinds of ailments. Keep singing!

[@marcgarcelon2927]

Keep coming back to this transcendent Morgan James rendition of one of Leonard Cohen's best songs...Thank you so much, Morgan...

[@patrickspalding8045]

This is my oldest daughter’s absolute favorite song and you do it so beautifully. Amazing amazing work

[@tintphillips]

I just bought tickets for the concert in December. Christmas this year comes earlier in Croatia I cannot wait to hear this beautiful voice in live

[@dylancorbitt5623]

I love this and everything you did with PMJ- Simply divine.

[@JWLONGVIEW]

She is so amazing. The first time I heard this song was covered by the Pentatonix and it was powerful but I've never been brought to tears from listening to this song until now. Words just can't express the talent she has. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@stephenhill6143]

Jeff Buckley made the best cover of this song ever, and my uncle Rollie connected the dots for me back in 1997. I miss you Rollie. I owe you.

[@davidniquot6423]

Ho man .. this one generated many nice sensations and chills .. yea .. we can feel the difference when the singer is really into it, thanks for all.

[@klgbca]

This is one of my favorite MJ covers. Surprised how mixed the comments are and how little it was viewed.

[@markuffindell3491]

This is the most lovely version I have heard- totally sold on Morgan’s interpretation with such feeling and delivery. Thank you so much

[@VibewithLeeLuu]

This is a classy trio. The electric guitarist holding back and harpist so delicately plucking and the vocals are pretty and we all know you held some back - this is so pretty! Thank you

[@colinmacdonald8988]

Leonard Cohen……a majestic poet and Morgan James a magical speaker to the beauty he spoke with his words, would we be so blessed.

[@alberthall4923]

One of my favorite songs by Leonard Cohen, and Morgan, your rendition is just fantastic. Amazing emotion through your voice! Thank you.

[@trentonharris5521]

Simply put, this was beautiful.

[@spaceman9599]

One of the most wonderful voices out there, singing a deceptively simple and beautiful song with a great arrangement. Superb. Keep up the great work Morgan. Stay safe and well all

[@brads2041]

I thiknk Morgan has the best female voice I've ever heard. The power, the vibrato, the depth. Words dont do this justice.

[@quentinmorgan3937]

Surprised they kept the harpist track in? She wasn't damping off chords and they bleed into each other. Morgan just slays it, I never heard the words of this song till she sang it, she shows once again when to power up and power down, just a joy to listen too, I've had this on loop all day, can't get enough of it. Quentin

[@FrankATracy]

I was mesmerized! First by the beautiful harp playing and then by that incredible voice! Great emotional performance!

[@HeliRy]

Loved it!! But for me, nothing will ever top KD Lang’s performance at the Juno Awards. Even Cohen stated it was better than anything he’d ever done with the song ❤️❤️

[@winniel7391]

110% agree

[@williamdemas2138]

Vocally, Morgan James is on another universe than KD Lang lol. Let's be realistic.

[@HeliRy]

Different leagues for sure. KD is more of a country crooner, Morgan is more Broadway. Love them both equally myself 👌

[@bradhuskers]

@@HeliRy And many people don't understand this. Leonard wrote magnificent lyrics. But his own recording was just mediocre. One of the greatest achievements is being able to take a songwriters words to a much higher place. Some of the greatest artists in music history have been able to do that numerous times . Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis presley and Frank Sinatra were such iconic artists.

[@joereid8290]

Morgan your music always inspire to do my best work. That you for sharing your beautiful voice.

[@donmcneal233]

Leonard Cohen, God bless 'em..., Thank you MJ for this beautiful homage. Hallelujah....

[@Cannonejones]

And here I am again listening to YOUR particular version of this song! ❤ Morgan your Voice, is Truly mankind’s GIFT to this world! God himself stops and listens to your gift of Voice and smiles!

[@CR-dq1ch]

The guitarist Doug Wamble is her husband! Crazy gifted couple!

[@secretagent86]

he is great!!

[@lanfrancopignoli5553]

what a wonderful voice and what a magical harpist

[@JB-lo5qn]

Morgan James, the voice of a angel.

[@BHiemisch]

One of the most beautiful songs ever composed. Your interpretation is wonderful and touches me deeply, thank you very much. Stay healthy, and many greetings from Germany 💕🌹🙏🙋‍♂️

[@chris_thornborrow]

I have to say its so good to hear a modern interpretation that actually uses Cohens original lyric " how to shoot somebody who outdrew you" rather than "at somebody" which is wrong and completely changes the meaning.

[@koen_rozendaal]

I truly love your voice, the intimate soft version and the parts where you strech your voice... shivers down my spine. Please never stop doing what you do. Xxx

[@douggarrett2561]

Amen !

[@AlanBarr]

Another beautiful version of this amazing song! RIP Leonard Cohen, and thank-you, Morgan James.

[@johncastellenas1081]

Outstanding version of the Leonard Cohen song dear Morgan.

[@brianmontgomery5560]

Bravo! This is hands down the best rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Morgan James has such an angelic voice and tremendous control over the way she delivers, its captivating to say the least. The production team did an excellent job as well getting everything just right, lights, sound, stage, and camera angles. This one is worthy of 100,000 people sitting right there watching live. Bravo, Bravo!

[@stevensantee1395]

How are you not signed to a major record deal? Dang that was the best version on that song I ever heard. Tone and pitch was perfect!

[@LionTheHeart]

I Love this song whosoever sings it... just beautiful! A wonderful rendition Morgan James! Thank you!

[@jeffslaven]

This has got to be one of the most heart-felt versions that I have heard. Love this :)

[@weiistone]

WHY IS THIS NOT VIRAL YET?!

[@elhoward7440]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful woman... what more could you ask for? (The juxtaposition of harp and electric guitar is rather unique too, and works quite well.)

[@TimSchmidt_art]

It is viral, it's just not a major virus.

[@adognamedmiley6848]

Because it isn't that great 😕 1) Harp playing is too long 2) her voice is average and has a short range 3) her face is weird when she sings 4) she's old Not being rude, just observing. These are not traits found in viral videos.

[@MrMacca6969]

I agree.You ARE a dog.

[@candyquahogmarshmallow8257]

A Dog Named Miley how can you tell her voice has only a small range by one song? Thats to do with the song. Who cares about her face (wtf) her face doesn't look weird at all, weirdo. Who cares about her age too? Horrible little fuck.

[@jimgordon6629]

The greatest singer in America, in my humble opinion! Amazing versatility, marvelous emotive understanding!

[@wheelz8240]

Thank you Morgan....Jeff's version of this song is my favorite, well, now. I think this is my favorite as you included a harp.