I'm Your Man

I have gone through various "phases" of interest in music over the years. I can actually pin-point the time when the shift to my current phase began. I was at a piss-up in my early university days when - to groans of other people around me - Leonard Cohen's golden voice filled the room. I only knew Leonard Cohen's name as the butt of many jokes on The Goodies, but I was instantly captivated.

I recalled this memory when, on a recent flight, I watched Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. This documentary contains some wonderful footage of a tribute show conducted by Hal Wilner from last year's Sydney Festival. Those paying tribute included Nick Cave, Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Jarvis Cocker, and the documentary also includes a tribute by Bono and the Edge (not from the show).



Although I am a much bigger fan of Martha Wainwright, the highlight for me was her brother Rufus's delicate delivery of Chelsea Hotel #2. In fact, every song Rufus did was a standout, which is notably impressive considering such strong cast.

Needless to say: recommended viewing!