Do you think that Leonard Cohen should get a life time award for writing the world's most depressing songs for 5 decades?
by 
peterpam
ANSWERS: 6
-
I never found him that depressing.
-
Really, he has a pretty even balance of moods in his music, he's made some songs that are incredibly depressing, but on the other hand, he's done some work that's very positive and often even pushes the envelope into "Inspirational". I think a lot of people just focus on his more depressing work because he has a voice that, for many people, automatically suggests sorrow and misery. For an example of how wide and varied the emotions of Leonard Cohen's work are, just listen to the stark contrast between these two songs of his.
-
He has written and sang some truly horrible songs - but the rest I find quiet wonderful. I think anyone who lasts fifty years in that business and still selss records deserves a slightly better accolade than the one you suggest - but again Leonard might appreciate your's more : )
-
No. Leonard Cohen doesn't want a trophy to stuff up the hole in culture. He wants absolute control over every living soul! He wants crack and anal sex! Christ or Hiroshima! The Berlin wall! Stalin and St Paul! Now lie beside me, baby, that's an order... And the ranting subsides.
-
yes yes yes ....music to slash your wrists by !
-
Really? I find his sense of humor refreshing.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC