COVID CELLO PROJECT 5 “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen

153 Cellists from 31 Countries

This is the 5th video created to connect with other cellists across the world, and give us something to collaborate on. This piece is famous to all cellists, and beloved by singers and audiences. Through word of mouth and social media sharing, the number of cellists has grown to 150+ from 23+ countries.

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May 12, 2020

[TonyRogers]

Attn Cellists! All are invited! Instructions to participate here: www.covidcelloproject.com
DONATION LINKS: venmo.com/TonyRogersCello paypal.me/TonyRogersCello

[arianebolt]

My sister is in the top row, third from the right

[billreitter]

Lyrics to Hallelujah:

I'd heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
Well, it goes like this
The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Well, your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya
She tied you to the kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips, she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Well baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew ya
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
And love is not a victory march…
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Well, maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not somebody who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

[waylandharman]

What a nice example of one world working together to become a little better. Thanks to you players, producers and benefactors. Well done.

[AudreyWilliamsMusic]

This came together so nicely. You did an awesome job with this arrangement.

[Thecott]

Dropping a comment to let you know you are popping up in recommendations of people with no connection to the project aside from liking cello music. Keep it up. Love it!

[mikaelaelms]

Major goosebumps! Such a beautiful arrangement, so happy to have participated!

[ohnonotemily]

This so brilliant in both concept and execution. Please keep doing/sharing these! they are much appreciated!

[betsysanders]

Brought tears to my eyes. Great job everyone!

[TXRowingForAll]

Brava Tynan, Bravo Tutti! Beautiful, special thanks so much for your work Tony in allowing myself and all the others to experience such positive energy and togetherness to resist the feelings of dread and alienation trying our spirits these days.

[joaquinanabelopez]

I loved doing this! Thanks so much for all your work. It turned out great!

[pattywalser]

This was a beautiful arrangement of this song, so powerful by so many cellists!! The vocal at the end was especially touching!

[thomaswinkel]

This is just incredible! My most favorite song of all time. Thanks for sharing Mara.

[jojensen]

Remarkable! Beautiful! Magnificent! Please keep doing this project.

[stellamacedo]

Parabéns a todos. Belo canto. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌹🌹🌹🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[PeliculaFotografica]

Hey Tony, what an amazing job you've done!

[annahan]

Thanks Tony Rogers, and thanks of all world!

[soniasalinas]

It's a wondeful idea congratulations.(From Los Ángeles Chile south America.)

[rsg]

Great song, great performances. Well done!!!

[andrewharoun]

Wow truly amazing... Normally I love the original arrangement, but I just had unexpected goosebumps from this arrangement!