Dear Beautiful Souls,
On Saturday, April 11, 2009, I was treated to The Leonard Cohen Concert at the new Nokia Theatre in L.A. by my friends the Petit's,
(Michael is Leonard's graphic designer, art curator, etc.)
First off, the acoustics were so incredible in this new venue...pristine,
crystal clear and yet sonically warm. A sonic feast.....
Leonard's band was absolutely amazing !!!! United, magnificent
and so on top of it, with him....
And then the one and only, poetic Maestro, Leonard..... Oh, what can I say.... he is the most charming, engaging, and intimate artist, live, that I've ever seen....(and I have seen some incredible concerts)...
He has a genuine love affair with his audience.... with his gratitude and graciousness....it's as if he's honoring you as a listener for being there....on bended knee....
From the moment that I heard his writing many years ago.... "Suzanne", "Halleluya" and so many more....the depth of his work into the human psyche was completely spellbinding....
a mastery of poetic substance.....empowering and subtle with full gestures of such wisdom of Heart and of understanding human nature !!!!! and Romantic Love....a poetic dance of life well lived to the fullest.....
That was an experience that I will never forget !!!!!!
And yes, just above is a photo of the renowned actor, Dustin Hoffman, in the VIP Room.......this is where I shook hands with Sting, who was very gracious and friendly !!!!!!
A most phenomenal night !!!!!!
Sailing the musical sea,
Joanna