Songwriter. Poet. Counter-culture icon. Consummate ladies' man.
Since bursting onto the scene in 1967, Leonard Cohen has inspired generations with his unique personality and haunting music, becoming one of the most original and enduring artists to emerge from the 1960s.
Leonard Cohen I'm Your Man is an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of music's most celebrated and influential troubadours.
In January, 2005, Lunson traveled to Sydney to film the historic "Came So Far For Beauty" show, a tribute to Leonard Cohen at the Sydney Opera House organized by famed music producer Hal Willner.
Leonard Cohen I'm Your Man includes behind-the-scenes interviews and live performances from this event by Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Kate&Anna McGarrigle, Martha Wainwright, Beth Orton, Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Jarvis Cocker, The Handsome Family, Julie Christensen and Perla Battala, as well as a special performance of "Tower of Song" by Cohen and U2. And in a series of candid interviews, Cohen himself reveals his trademark wry humor and soulful intensity, using his own artwork, poetry and personal collection of photographs to reflect upon his colorful past and his creative process.
Canadian Connection: Cohen and several of the other performers are Canadian born.
Stumbled on this by accident on television. Absolutely fantastic since I had no expectations about the content or the format. Loved it. Especially the song, "If It Be Your Will". Haunting singer.
I`m glad I rented the dvd instead of buying it. If Leonard had been singing all the songs I would difinetly buy it. Who wants to hear a bunch of French Canadian performers try to make what Leonard does, better. Yuk!
surprisingly , a little slow