Although cohen makes brief appearances through out the film, his backup singers, and singers for two of his tours julie christensen, and perla batalla appear on stage to accompany the various artists, as. Im your man, motion picture soundtrack to differentiate it from the earlier album. Im your man is a frustrating mess, redeemed intermittently by a few solid musical performances and by the towering, erudite presence of cohen himself. Concrete blonde, in the film pump up the volume 1990, the tv series dirty sexy money at the end of the third episode of the first season, and on their compilation album still in hollywood 1994 rufus wainwright, in lian lunsons documentary film leonard cohen. Im your man starring leonard cohen in this documentary on directv. The album marked cohen s further move to a more modern sound, with many songs having a synthoriented production. Leonard cohen im your man includes behindthescenes interviews and live performances from the. Discover more in this intimate documentary which looks at the songs, poetry and life of the influential troubadour. Nov 24, 2006 well, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen tribute concert in sydney interspersed with interviews with alist admirers.
Im your man 2005 filmmaker lian lunson interviews the prolific canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business. Opening night tribute to leonard cohen leonard cohen. 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. 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. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait. The film also includes a special performance of tower of song, in which cohen is accompanied by u2. Though it contains only snippets of his own recordings, the tribute. Leonard cohen leonard cohen im your man a film by lian. It is based on a january 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house titled came so far for beauty, which was presented by sydney festival under the artistic direction of brett sheehy, and produced by hal willner. Im your man is the eighth studio album by leonard cohen, released in 1988.
In this muddled but marvelous blend of documentary and concert film, director lian lunson takes you down to a place where its possible to look closely at the life and art of cult troubadour leonard cohen. Unfortunately, the performances are interspersed with interview footage that is much less captivating. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate. Im your man 2005 starring leonard cohen and bono on dvd and bluray. Half documentary, half concert film, leonard cohen. It soon became the most successful album which cohen had released in the us, and it reached number one in several european countries, transforming cohen into a bestselling artist. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Cohen does not appear on the other, live stage, versions of his songs. Toronto built around a tribute concert that took place at the sydney opera house in january of this year, leonard cohen im your man is an. Lian lunsons wonderful documentary portrait combines pieces of an extended interview with mr. Leonard cohen im your man motion picture soundtrack. The rest of this program, however, is utterly fine, beautiful, raw. Im your man documentary sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, cultural icon. Im your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with.
Filmmaker lian lunson interviews the prolific canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business. I m your man is an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of musics most celebrated and influential troubadours. Much of lunsons tribute to the legendary songsmith is taken up by a 2005 concert featuring a lineup of international folk and pop artists honoring cohens music. Leonard cohen im your man 1988 wikipedia informations. Im your man 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Leonard cohen is one of the most original and enduring artists to emerge from the 1960s. Meaning, going into the film, i was biased to believe that even if it was 90 minutes of dogs humping pinecones, as long as the soundtrack was comprised entirely of leonard cohens songs, i wouldnt be too upset. Watch the video for im your man from leonard cohens im your man for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Leonard cohen im your man by michael rechtshaffen bottom line. Leonard cohen im your man documentario ita youtube. A documentary on the legendary singersongwriter, with. Leonard cohen im your man includes highlights from this concert and thoughts on cohen and his work from the participants as well as an extensive interview with leonard cohen himself as he talks in detail about his life and his art. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. A documentary on the legendary singersongwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced.
Im your man 2005 documentary and concert film directed by lian lunson. Im your man will appeal to longtime fans and is also a good introduction to his songwriting genius. Some songwriters pass through philosophies and selves as if through the stations of the cross, wrote essayist pico iyer. Im your man full english full movie online leonard cohen. Director lian lunson keeps the tone reverent, making im your man the cinematic equivalent of a testimonial dinner. Well, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen tribute concert in sydney interspersed with interviews with a. In 2005, music producer hal wilner staged an allstar tribute concert in australia in which a. Im your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with a tribute concert organized by hal willner at the sydney. Director lian lunsons critically acclaimed new film, leonard cohen. Well, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen tribute concert in. The films name comes for the 1988 album, and song of the same name. Im your man critics consensus a moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohens body of work with the reverence it deserves. An evening of leonard cohen songs recorded in brighton and sydney the original was in brooklyn are exceptionally well done. Cohen is clearly a songwriters songwriter, and the resulting movie brims with an infectious passion for the mans melodies and sardonic wit.
Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, and cultural icon. Im your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of leonard cohen. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, and. Leonard cohen im your man motion picture soundtrack discogs. Im your man 2005 sharon robinson herself, on her debut cd of the same title 2008. The title song from his 1988 album and a staple in all leonard cohen concerts, im your man is also the title of the 2006 leonard cohen 2006 tribute film. As a soundtrack for lian lunsons film leonard cohen. The rest of this program, however, is utterly fine, beautiful, raw, and immediate. A beautifully produced concert film documentary tribute thats as poetically soulful as its man of honor. Leonard cohen, and features performances of his songs by those musicians he has influenced.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. With leonard cohen, bono, rufus wainwright, martha wainwright. Poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is interviewed in his home about his life and times. I dont think it is possible to listen to any of the songs in the movie and not begin to get a sense of the deeply layered. The album also marked cohens further move into modern musical textures, with many songs having a synthpop production. Leonard cohen im your man live in dublin edited youtube.
The interview is interspersed with archive photos and exuberant praise and live perfomances from an eclectic mix of musicians, including. Im your man alternates performances of cohens songs at a hal willnerstaged tribute concert with new interviews and archival footage of the man himself. This documentary focuses on the legendary singersongwriter, leonard cohen, and features performances of his songs by those musicians he has influenced. The soundtrack to the movie is called leonard cohen. Im your man, hal willners choices from the two overseas evenings of came so far for beauty. Documentary on the legendary singersongwriter with interviews and performances by musicians he influenced, including u2, beth orton and rufus wainwright. The artists include anna and kate mcgarrigle, the younger wainwrights, rufus and martha, nick cave, u2, and others. Now, lions gate is proud to celebrate cohens legacy with director lian lunsons film, an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life since bursting onto the scene in 1967, leonard. Jul 09, 2017 enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
I m your man, hal willners choices from the two overseas evenings of came so far for beauty. Leonard cohen i m your man includes highlights from this concert and thoughts on cohen and his work from the participants as well as an extensive interview with leonard cohen himself as he talks in detail about his life and his art. Various positions 1984 i m your man 1988 the future 1992 i m your man is the eighth studio album by leonard cohen, released in 1988. This video contains content from lionsgate, who has blocked it in your country on. I m your man 2005 sharon robinson herself, on her debut cd of the same title 2008.
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