+Everett Logan Forget 'brink of tears', man. I wept in public when he played it live in Birmingham this year, and I'm bawling now listening to it at home. I don't know what kind of power there is behind this song, but his voice certainly lends to it.
I've been asking for years for someone to come out with a karaoke version of this song, I love Voltaire's take on it and I love it's complete with all the verses...
I heard him play this at Elysium the other night. I normally ignore this song assuming it is religious, but listening then I realized the religious symbology is only to help convey the message about the lamenting over the singer's love relationship being at the point of broken or dying. Voltaire's addition and modification of the final verse to recognize his own contributing fault is especially powerful to me.
+Dunga I can't speak for Voltaire, but based on his track record when it comes to releasing albums and the fact Raised By Bats has been out for over 2 years now, I'd say later this year.
My late Great Aunt D was one of Mr. Cohen's high school teachers. She told him to never stop writing. She knew talent when she saw it. Thank you for doing such a wonderful cover. :D
I never really cared about this song when performed by many different artists - rock bands or classical tenors alike... but when You sing it, I have tears in my eyes... Outstanding, emotional vocal performance!
Let me first say that Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen is my absolute favorite song. Every cover I've heard of it I've hated with a passion. This one I really like. It was extremely well done.
Your voice is much deeper than most versions of this song I've heard I like the change in tone. Great cover. 👿❤💋 also I in loved seeing you live in sacramento last month you are great. Your bowie tribute at sinister creature con made me cry I loved it so much.
Oh man, you made me cry so hard with this. Stay strong, Aurelio. We are here for you, if you need anything. You gave us all so much with your music. Stay strong, and remember we all love you, man. In a very, very manly way.
I feel like hallelujah is the perfect song for people to do a cover of because it works so well as a canvas for that artists individual tone and voice to shine through the song. Voltaire, I love this version because of how your voice is so powerful and it carries so much emotion with it. Thank you
I'm seriously jealous of musicians. How they can play this song and not breakdown into heaving piles of blithering tears and snotty noses. I can hardly make it thru 3 verses before my eyes well up and I crumble into a heaving sad lump. Leonard Cohen was so much more than a composer and musician. His voice echoes thru walls of time from before his birth and beyond the demise of this world. Thank you for living this performance for everyone. It was simple and exquisite.
I was half way through and thought "Did he fall off a roof, and land on his head? This is SO abnormal for him". And than I read the description. Really great cover.
I discovered your cover of Hallelujah a few days ago. It gave me comfort during a very difficult time. It is by far the most beautiful and powerful version I’ve heard. Thank you.
Mr. Volitaire your still one of my favorite singers of all time. all of your songs are epic. Some day i'm going to learn how to play brains and land of the dead. I hope you have a rockin year
!!!!!! I used to sing this to my daughter as a Lullaby, I used to sing this song when I was busking in Flagstaff when I had nothing but my voice. And you sing it and make it so much more beautiful I love your voice. Thank you. Shut up I'm not crying you're crying
This is such a beautiful and emotional version of this song. I cried when you sang it at DragonCon this year because of the pure emotion of it, and I feel the same way watching this. So glad you covered this, thank you.
Voltaire meets Leonard Cohen. Literally my two favorite artists! I have you guys in the same playlist often! Great cover man! Keep up all your awesome work!
Seriously I got so many chills from this video. I love this song and am happy like one of my favorite artists did such a wonderful and compelling cover.
He'd be proud of this cover. RIP Leonard Cohen
Cheers Voltaire
is there seriously no comments about his hair. it looks badass!
I've seen a few, but he cut it a couple months ago ._. it's just been that long since he's uploaded anything
maybe because not only his hair looks badass
I maybe 3 years late, but it was cut when he was tied to a kitchen chair.
Well... If there's none... I noticed. It's good. He always seems to know what he's doing with his look. The song is nice too, LOL
Absolutely gorgeous. You've got an incredible voice :')
So do you miss Macabre ;> But i mean i agree he does have a lovely voice
I love how powerful his voice is. I usually hate when people do this kind of thing. But... damn, I'm on the brink of tears.
+Everett Logan Forget 'brink of tears', man. I wept in public when he played it live in Birmingham this year, and I'm bawling now listening to it at home. I don't know what kind of power there is behind this song, but his voice certainly lends to it.
To be honest I think it’s mainly to be able to hear him over the guitar lol
can you sing sound of silence.
Second!
Rockin Mage Third!
Kathryn Dantonio yes plz 😍
Was half hoping one of these replies would be giving a link.
I was too...
Voltaire gives me chills when he sings hes so good
I've been asking for years for someone to come out with a karaoke version of this song, I love Voltaire's take on it and I love it's complete with all the verses...
I just got new headphones. Couldn't imagine a better way to test them out. :D 3
So much emotion in those eyes and voice.
YES! JUST YES!
Junito Rios
Love you to babe
I heard him play this at Elysium the other night. I normally ignore this song assuming it is religious, but listening then I realized the religious symbology is only to help convey the message about the lamenting over the singer's love relationship being at the point of broken or dying. Voltaire's addition and modification of the final verse to recognize his own contributing fault is especially powerful to me.
Can't believe I never knew this cover existed. It's a damn good one, too.
This is perfection
This should seriously go on your next album or released as a single or something. I would pay, like, all the money for this song
it will indeed be on Heart Shaped Wound.... my next album.
+The Lair of Voltaire seriously? That's awesome! I can't wait!
+The Lair of Voltaire yaaaaaaas
+Dunga I can't speak for Voltaire, but based on his track record when it comes to releasing albums and the fact Raised By Bats has been out for over 2 years now, I'd say later this year.
He announced in the nooseletter that this cover will be in his new album "heart shaped wound", which is coming out in september this year
That... was... BEAUTIFUL!!! 😭😭😭😭
I got chills...and almost cried
same here
Goosebumps... Are you okay Voltaire? Your face alone whilst singing was enough to invoke emotion in me.
😮😀 🦇o🦇!!! Thank you.... That was beautiful. Thank you. 🖤💜 Greetings from Germany 🤗 alex
You're already my favorite musical artist, but you singing this has sealed that fate forever. :)
I've watched this video maybe a dozen times, and it's made me cry every time
....that's meant as a compliment
This is the best cover of this song I ever heard. You sir are a inspiration.
Bravissimo!!
Best ever version heart felt fn awesome Gorgeous song. It brought tears to my eyes. God bless you Voltaire
My late Great Aunt D was one of Mr. Cohen's high school teachers. She told him to never stop writing. She knew talent when she saw it. Thank you for doing such a wonderful cover. :D
Awesome. Not even Orville could dislike this.
Love, love, love!!!!!!!!!!!!
To this day, a remarkable rendition of an American classic. Thank you for this.
RIP, Leonard Cohen.
Thank you for this cover, Voltaire. You made something beautiful.
Yes an outstanding and awesome voice my freind
We played this at my daughter's funeral. My heart stopped when I saw this.
My condolences for your loss. :(
Jackie McCann thank you
Well-being for you.
Thank you so much
I know this is really late, but my condolences and I hope your daughter rests in peace:')
Hearing this song from Voltaire makes my heart melt
Uncle Volty is in tears guys!! This song...nice....`~`
The feels man, the feels.
Seriously one of the most beautiful covers of this song I have ever heard.
I never really cared about this song when performed by many different artists - rock bands or classical tenors alike... but when You sing it, I have tears in my eyes... Outstanding, emotional vocal performance!
You made me cry... Thank you so much!
Whenever I get the urge to sing a song, it's most often this one. I'm so happy you made a cover of it :')
Let me first say that Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen is my absolute favorite song. Every cover I've heard of it I've hated with a passion. This one I really like. It was extremely well done.
Your voice is much deeper than most versions of this song I've heard I like the change in tone. Great cover. 👿❤💋 also I in loved seeing you live in sacramento last month you are great. Your bowie tribute at sinister creature con made me cry I loved it so much.
I can't sing this song without crying
His magnificent voice and his charm and talent... I'm in tears. 😭
Can't wait for the new album💜
You truly have a voice of an Angel.
one of my fave songs. Cohen is brilliant. thank you
Oh man, you made me cry so hard with this.
Stay strong, Aurelio. We are here for you, if you need anything. You gave us all so much with your music.
Stay strong, and remember we all love you, man. In a very, very manly way.
I've got goosebumps. Great stuff man.
Love the flashing jack-o'-lantern. And the guitar. And the necklace. And the shirt. And the hair. And the mustache. And the beard. And the voice!!!
An utterly beautiful cover. What a pleasure it was to hear this at York this week.
you did him honor, brother well done.
who?
@@rifasclub ^ Leonard Cohen..........................
Dude. For real. I have always been a fan of you. But I've never been so happy to trip over something on TH-cam before. Thanks for the amazing cover.
I feel like hallelujah is the perfect song for people to do a cover of because it works so well as a canvas for that artists individual tone and voice to shine through the song. Voltaire, I love this version because of how your voice is so powerful and it carries so much emotion with it. Thank you
You probably won't see this because it's so long ago, but this is beautiful.
Your voice is hypnotic.
I'm seriously jealous of musicians. How they can play this song and not breakdown into heaving piles of blithering tears and snotty noses. I can hardly make it thru 3 verses before my eyes well up and I crumble into a heaving sad lump. Leonard Cohen was so much more than a composer and musician. His voice echoes thru walls of time from before his birth and beyond the demise of this world. Thank you for living this performance for everyone. It was simple and exquisite.
One of my favorite songs covered by one of my favorite artists! Day has been made!
WoW, Two Thumbs All The Way UP!!!!!!
An extremely touching rendition of a beautiful song! Moved beyond words...
This was so beautiful. Don't cry. *hug*
Yup... Beautiful.
Wonderful cover, good sir. You did this with class.
Amazing Aurelio!💖 Your voice shiver THE soul of My soul. Lots of love
I was half way through and thought "Did he fall off a roof, and land on his head? This is SO abnormal for him". And than I read the description. Really great cover.
You have the perfect voice for Hallelujah 😭🧡🧡
I've always loved this song, the fact that you, Voltaire, are covering it, has blown my mind. I live you Voltaire!
You never cease to amaze and inspire me Voltaire.
I forgot why I loved your music. This song made me remember
the power of music is made clear to all by Voltaire
I discovered your cover of Hallelujah a few days ago. It gave me comfort during a very difficult time. It is by far the most beautiful and powerful version I’ve heard. Thank you.
So Voltaire tell us what happened couse' that was alot of sadness and sorrow put in that song by you.
Just one word...beautiful! Bravo!
Mr. Volitaire your still one of my favorite singers of all time. all of your songs are epic. Some day i'm going to learn how to play brains and land of the dead. I hope you have a rockin year
Oh my, this is a wonderful rendition of a classic song.
Awesome
Man! You really nailed this song. Its one of my favorite songs. Great work! Duke of Spook
Thank you, Mr. Voltaire. This cover inspires me so much.
I want to hug you.
It's so beautiful. I'm crying
by far this is my favorite cover of this song ever
This guy is so awesome!
!!!!!! I used to sing this to my daughter as a Lullaby, I used to sing this song when I was busking in Flagstaff when I had nothing but my voice. And you sing it and make it so much more beautiful I love your voice. Thank you. Shut up I'm not crying you're crying
oh my lord... I have always loved this song since I was little. It always makes me tear up... Amazing job, such a beautiful song.
This is such a beautiful and emotional version of this song. I cried when you sang it at DragonCon this year because of the pure emotion of it, and I feel the same way watching this. So glad you covered this, thank you.
I'm so happy you played this in Seattle. All of us singing together almost brought me to tears. It was so surreal. ♥️♥️♥️
Voltaire meets Leonard Cohen. Literally my two favorite artists! I have you guys in the same playlist often! Great cover man! Keep up all your awesome work!
I'll always love Voltaire's music. :D
Yes, I'm definitely in love ❤❣💜
wow I always wanted to hear voltaire sing something like this, very soft and beautiful sounding song. Vs his lovely wicked tones
Why isn't this song on Spotify? Loving your hair though, Voltaire.
dat look at the end doe.... BOOSH!
Beautifully done!!
I needed this version in my life
You know, I could sit here for hours just watching you play and sing. Amazing :)
Beautiful work, my old friend.
I've never seen so much emotion in you as I did see in this song. Rock on Voltaire, awesome cover and looking forward to more moving music.
Very emotional rendition. Wow
This is it. My life is complete.
Beautiful cover of one of my favorite songs. Thank you, sir, for that.
Beautiful
My Gods, that was amazing!
I wish I could like this video more than once. Saw this live and my god. The emotion and talent put into this song is staggering.
T__T Sir... u made me cry its a really really beautiful cover, your voice is just perfect
What a fantastic cover! Brought tears to my eyes. Whatever's going on in your life, I hope things get better for you.
Seriously I got so many chills from this video. I love this song and am happy like one of my favorite artists did such a wonderful and compelling cover.
Really beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes.