Published On Apr 17, 2017
In this video, 'How to Cover it Badly', I look at various ways that ‘Hallelujah’ is covered by taking a look at Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, Ed Sheeran, Bono and a range of other musicians from YouTube, Pop Idol and The Voice. I explain various aspects of the song by investigating its lyrics and the underlying structure that makes it tick! Along the way, I get a bit mean too!
(Belated R.I.P to Leonard Cohen and extremely belated R.I.P to Jeff Buckley).
Leonard Cohen Version
• Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah (Live In L...
Jeff Buckley Version
• Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Official V...
Hilarious Bono Version
• Bono Hallelujah
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Pitchfork Article about Cohen and Hallelujah
http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1360-le...
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EDIT: I mistakenly call a trombone a 'trumpet' towards the end of this piece.