Leonard Cohen
Moncton Coliseum
Moncton, NB Canada
April 17, 2013

Taper: Walkin' Dude
Source: SP-CMC-8 > Sony PCM-M10
Transfer: .wav > Cool Edit Pro > CD-WAV/Nero encode > .flac

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First Set
101 - Dance Me to the End of Love
102 - The Future
103 - Bird on the Wire
104 - Everybody Knows
105 - Who by Fire
106 - Darkness
107 - Ain't No Cure for Love
108 - Amen
109 - Come Healing
110 - First We Take Manhattan
111 - Anthem

Second Set
201 - Tower of Song
202 - Suzanne
203 - La Manic
204 - Waiting for the Miracle
205 - Show Me the Place
206 - Anyhow
207 - Lover Lover Lover
208 - Alexandra Leaving - Sharon Robinson
209 - I'm Your Man
210 - Hallelujah
211 - Take This Waltz

Encores
301 - So Long, Marianne
302 - Going Home
303 - Closing Time
304 - Famous Blue Raincoat
305 - If It Be Your Will - The Webb Sisters
306 - Save the Last Dance for Me
307 - I Tried to Leave You



Leonard Cohen - vocals, acoustic guitar, keys
Roscoe Beck - bass, double bass
Mitch Watkins - guitar
Neil Larsen - keyboards, Hammond B3
Javier Mas - bandurria, laud, archilaud, guitar
Alexandru Bublitchi - violin
Rafael Bernardo Gayol - drums
Sharon Robinson - vocals
Hattie Webb - vocals, harp
Charley Webb - vocals, clarinet, guitar

It�s difficult to believe that it�s been five years since Leonard played the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, but indeed it has. Off we went to the Coliseum with some slight doubts because it was hard to imagine a show at the Coliseum that could stand up to the wonderful, intimate performance we witnessed at the Capitol Theatre in 2008. Our fears proved groundless because even though Leonard is well into his 78th year he delivers a show that takes a back seat to absolutely no one, and it seems that no matter the venue Leonard has the magic that draws you in as though he were performing just for you.
It�s unique how Leonard begins singing several songs on his knees crouched over with his eyes closed, really living the song. When he rises it seems to take little effort, especially for a 78 year old. What really takes the cake though is how he skips offstage at the end of each set and also during the encores. You just can�t help but feel love and warmth for him.
Of course the musicians he has are superb, and although Leonard doesn�t drastically change the arrangements of his songs a la Bob, I noticed his phrasing was different in several. The band has no trouble keeping up with him and the overall sound is uniquely Leonard�s. The only quibble I have about the whole concert would be Leonard dropping the � jah� during �Hallelujah�. Maybe he just can�t sing it that way now.
It was a wonderful evening. Leonard came on stage around 8:15 and didn�t leave until 11:45 except for about a 25 minute intermission between the first and second sets. Simply remarkable.

Recording notes:
Leonard always introduces his band at least twice, and that�s not counting the individual accolades he bestows during songs. His music is relatively quiet (sharp ears will hear the air conditioning in some spots)so this creates a problem of loud applause levels on recordings. I�ve reduced them somewhat and in a couple of spots the transitions are quite noticeable. I no longer have the time and patience to try and make it perfect. The most annoying thing on the recording, as well as live, is the guy beside me who finished his beer during �Waiting for the Miracle� and decided to pop the top of the cup with his thumb for the remainder of the song. Mercifully he discarded the cup at the end of the song or there might not be a recording of the concert at all, because my blood pressure was rising fast and I may have had to cause him a mischief. Despite that, this is a very enjoyable recording of an extremely brilliant show.


Artwork is included. I made artwork for a 2 CD case for those who prefer to slip the third disc into the sleeve, and also for a 4 CD case for those who prefer that. As always, comments are welcome.

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