Svaté nebo zničené - Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley a neočekávaný vzestup Hallelujah – Light Alan (2024)

Long before the song 'Hallelujah' appeared on the album 'Various Positions' in 1984, Leonard Cohen struggled, toiled, and rewrote nearly eighty verses of this piece. When it was finally released, it received almost no attention. Today, it is one of the most beloved and frequently played songs in the history of pop music. ***** Renowned music journalist and contributor to The New York Times, Alan Light, traces the captivating journey of 'Hallelujah' into the heart of popular culture through extensive research. How did this song make its way into films (Basquiat, Shrek...) and television shows? Why is it played at benefit events to help disaster victims? Why is it so often chosen in music talent competitions? Why do the lyrics of various versions differ so much? How did this song achieve hundreds of millions of views on YouTube? ***** Leonard Cohen and his song are fascinatingly mutable and have the power to move their admirers in mysterious ways. 'Hallelujah' as a religious experience, 'Hallelujah' as a celebration of orgasm. A song so often transformed by artists like John Cale, Jeff Buckley, John Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Willie Nelson, U2, or Justin Timberlake. A song dedicated to an entire book - Holy or Destroyed.…