Aurora - Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen-cover)

From the Leonard Cohen-tribute "So Long, Leonard Cohen" in Oslo Spektrum, Oslo April 25Th 2017.

Aurora Aksnes: Vocals

The Salmon Smokers
Freddy Holm: Fiddle
Finn-Tore Tolke: Bass
Ømar Østli: Guitar
Eivind Kløverød: Drums
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Bebe Risenfors: Keys
May Kristin Kaspersen: Backing vocals
Kine Fossheim: Backing vocals
Frode Vassel: Backing vocals

[roegoleg]

This performance occurred in Oslo Norway in 2017 as part of a concert honouring the music and memory of Leonard Cohen. 23 artists performed his music which was broadcast only on Norwegian television. Norwegians have always had a strong affinity for his music and this directly influenced Aurora’s early musical development as her parents would constantly listen to Cohen as well as other folk artists such as Bob Dylan. While I don’t know whether any of these artists were paid to perform, I am sure that only respected artists were asked and/or offered to perform and every artist, especially Aurora, would have done so without hesitation. I have not seen the other performances but I believe they would have shown the utmost respect to each song, inspired by the emotions and personal memories that he brought to each of their musical lives. For Aurora, Cohen had been one of her biggest influences and we are fortunate to see such an amazing performance, even at a young age, that also comes from a genuine place of immense respect and sadness for his passing. I believe he would have approved.

[josemanon]

I can't tell what is more fascinating; her voice, her feeling, the story she narrates with her arms, or herself...

[slavaukraini]

It's a shame Leonard did not hear this. Such a tough song needing emotion in every word. AURORA takes it to places the song hasn't been before. She is simply astonishing. We are LUCKY to be here to hear her.

[ReynaldReims]

I"m Leonard Cohen big fan since 45 years ago. Best cover ever of this song ! Aurora made me cry.

[ratguy]

"And thanks for the trouble
You took from her eyes.
I thought it was there for good,
So I never tried"

[harbor]

She's million miles ahead of the mankind

[RonRicho]

One of the greatest tributes to Leonard Cohen.

[michaelreactions]

when you are able to express your emotions with every single part of yourself, body, voice and soul, you can never be wrong, and she's never...

[HenryAusLuebeck]

Immer wieder fantastisch wie Aurora es schafft mich alten, weißen Mann zum Heulen zu bringen. Ich liebe sie. Wenn sie ein Lied covert, wird es ihr Lied!

[LaaszloKiss]

God has sent Aurora for us to extend the beauty that Leonard has been interpreting so far...

[ricardovelazquez]

I wish God let Leonard back lo live for a moment justo to hear this

[cynthiahollars]

Aurora said in an interview that she grew up listening to three artists and he was one of them. You can tell this version comes from the depths of her heart.

[augustodutra]

The way she says "your little house, deep in the desert" is just heart melting.
It's unbeliebable how she feels and express every single word.

[chuckgrn]

What a very unique interpretation. The soft and powerful style of Aurora was meant to push great songs to their absolute critical mass. I can't believe I missed listening to this until four months later. Such a musical treasure, mined from the purest ore by a virtuoso performer who is not yet 22? I am stunned. Thanks Leonard, FBRC has always been one of my melancholy favorites. And thank you, Aurora, for giving it life even Mr. Cohen could have never anticipated.

[KeeperXTRVideos]

❤❤❤Thank you. I am positive sure our beloved Leonard would been really proud and honored by this performance. Aurora is a wonderful artist.

[thiagopasin]

That is gorgeous. I have never liked anyone singing this besides Leonard himself but this is precious.

What a rendition, what a delicate treat!

[elenarahmanian]

I can feel every single hair on my skin standing before her majesty

[MrBedZeppelin]

While Zeppelin was gaining traction, Leonard Cohen blessed us with beautiful Folk/Rock, music another gift from OUR neighbors to the North, Quebec, Canada, Merci!

[x-RealisticGuy-x]

Never thought i would like Cohen's song in someone else voice, amazing !

[hookywookywithmalarkyman]

Beyond breath taking, i have always been his fan & met him once in the UK, such a humble man he was.