Composer

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Luna Pearl Woolf

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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2016

Average_duration

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05:05

"Everybody Knows (after L. Cohen)" is a contemporary classical composition by Luna Pearl Woolf, a Canadian-American composer and cellist. The piece was composed in 2017 and premiered on November 18, 2017, at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The composition is a tribute to the late Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, who passed away in 2016. Woolf's piece is based on Cohen's iconic song "Everybody Knows," which was released in 1988. The composition features four movements, each of which explores a different aspect of Cohen's music and lyrics. The first movement, titled "Everybody Knows," is a somber and introspective piece that reflects on the darker themes of Cohen's music. The second movement, "I'm Your Man," is a more upbeat and playful piece that captures the wit and humor of Cohen's lyrics. The third movement, "Suzanne," is a haunting and ethereal piece that evokes the mystical and spiritual elements of Cohen's music. The final movement, "Hallelujah," is a powerful and emotional piece that celebrates the beauty and transcendence of Cohen's music. Throughout the composition, Woolf incorporates elements of classical, jazz, and folk music, as well as electronic and experimental sounds. The piece features a variety of instruments, including cello, piano, percussion, and electronics, as well as vocals by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and Cohen collaborator Ani DiFranco. Overall, "Everybody Knows (after L. Cohen)" is a moving and innovative tribute to one of the most influential and beloved songwriters of our time. Woolf's composition captures the essence of Cohen's music and lyrics while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical music.

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