Glass book of longing disc 1 licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of dunvagen music publishers. Philip glass leonard cohen lincoln center festival. The culmination of years of mutual admiration between two of the most celebrated musical artists of their generation, the piece features new music by philip glass that is inspired by cohens collection of poems and his artwork of the same name. Here are instructions on how to enable javascript in your browser. Music by philip glass poems and artwork by leonard cohen. I cant make the hills the system is shot im living on pills for which i thank gd i followed the course from chaos to art desire the horse depression the cart. Composed by philip glass and based on the poetry of leonard cohen, book of longing is a song cycle composed for ensemble, singers, spoken word and imagery. This unique collaboration of lyric and music creates a beautiful and poignant synthesis of the brilliance of both artists. This dazzling collection is enhanced by the authors playful and provocative drawings. Song cycle based on the poetry and artwork of leonard cohen, in which he set 23 of the books poems to music. Check out book of longing by philip glass leonard cohen on amazon music. This unique collaboration of lyric and music creates a beautiful and. Song cycle based on the poetry and artwork of leonard cohen, in which he. Book of longing is the freshest, most supple and varied score he has written in several years and a.
Book of longing is the freshest, most supple and varied score he has written in several years. A glass of vintage cohen book of longing puts glass music in a whole new context. Glass appears to have found the project liberating. In 2007, the american composer philip glass premiered his work book of longing. Book of longing 2007 a song cycle based on the poetry and artwork of leonard cohen. My night with leonard cohen and philip glass music the. Book of longing by philip glass the leonard cohen files. For better or worse, death of a ladies man sounds like what one would expect of the unlikely mixture of cohens droll, deepvoiced singing with spectors elaborate production style, and book of longing is, as one might expect, a fusion of cohens poetic voice with glass distinctive circular rhythmic motifs. The poetry of leonard cohens book of longing put to music composed by philip glass.
Book of longing by leonard cohen pandora were sorry, but our site requires javascript to function. Cohens poetry with a chamber score that breathes naturally and gracefully. Book of longing, an album by philip glass on spotify. Leonard shared an early draft of his poetry book, book of longing.