I recently received a music magazine quote on my last album “All is fine ’til the world goes pop” stating
“The Leonard Cohen vibe, is maybe too bleak for some”
Personally I can think of no better compliment, as I am a massive fan of Leonard Cohen, bleak music and sad songs.
I’m 100% delighted with having any of my music described as having “A Leonard Cohen vibe” as he was a titan in terms of songwriting and his material really resonated with me on so many levels
I mentioned this to brilliant writer and journalist Sylvie Simmons who wonderfully commented about such a description in the following way –
“Too bleak for some” means “Just right for those who aren’t afraid of art that goes deep” and I think there’s more of the lattter buying records.”
I could not agree more and many of my absolute all time favorite artists and songs write sad songs which would for many be considered “bleak” Here’s a few of the very best examples of what I consider to be classic songs that truly resonate with the human condition. I have more Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Nick Cave albums than any other artist and all of these artists would probably be considered as creating bleak music!
I’m not of course advocating loving only sad and bleak songs, but in my opinion the world is far better with such material and I can think of not better evening of entertainment listening to and watching such artists.
Hopefully the following are not “too bleak” for those reading this article!