I am a tough judge on this one, because this is one of my absolute favorite songs, in both lyrics and melody. I have sought out numerous renditions, and yours is among the best. I also appreciate your inclusion of that wonderful last verse, which so few folks include.
Anna, what a gift you have....you have such faith and share it in such a strong and beautiful way....the Lord's Light is in you....thank you for sharing it. God bless....
I fell in love with this song because of You, how delightful it sounds with your voice Soprano !! This is the best performance I've ever heard! Thousands of ants)))
Very beautiful! I'm in choir & I need to learn this song. I'm glad I found this video because I'm a soprano & I needed help. Thanks for the beautiful tune!! Love, Alisa
+aliduronnn I am sooo nervous because I am going to do my first solo on this song(I am a freshman)I am having trouble singing the notes with confidence.Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Just saw this note - sing from your heart is the most important. If theres someone who can help you with technical side of things like control and placement of voice then this will also be a huge help for ANY song you sing.
Ha ha actually I forgot the lyrics so I stood there just laughing for a couple of seconds, but I do not regret it at all! It was a fun and amazing experience.
Anna... I have been looking for a cover of Leonard Cohen's song that does it justice... Your version is the best I've heard. You have a stunning voice--like a fine string instrument--so many colours, and the emotion you put into it is deep but not overdone. Lovely, lovely, lovely...
Thanks for the share! Theres another more recent performance I did of this song as well. Link below. Hallelujah - Anna Hawkins on Paul Potts NZ Tour 2014
Thank you @Albert Kelly I believe this is the first time I sang this song and one of the very first videos I put up on youtube. I finally recorded it on my album 'Divine' which you can find on my website. I remember this night was originally meant to be an outdoor concert but there was a horrible storm so last minute the venue was changed to the town hall.
I NEED the sheet music for this! We are similar voice types and I'm singing this song at a wedding in October, I've watched a hundred different videos of this song and this is hands down the best cover of it I've heard. Your voice is so well trained and you have so much control and yet it's still so colorful. Beautiful. Wow! Can't wait to sing along with you.
Hay Rachelle, thank you for your generous comments. Its an incredible song. I used the original version (in a key that suited) and then just took it different places vocally, this was one of the first times performing it. Since then its changed over the years as I've performed it more and more. I have a recording of the song on my album 'Divine' You can listen on Bandcamp. annahawkinsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/hallelujah - Sorry I can't be of more help with actual scored music.
Wow thank you John! yes I like it the last verse too :) It was a while ago now that this performance is from. I should try and include it when I get some professional videoing of a full show.
Colleen Gourlay Cool - that was so fun to be involved in a local show - I remember playing Kim in Miss Saigon a while back with them and it was nice to re-visit and be a part of the TMT family again.
Hay everyone check out my recording of this song from my latest album Divine. For other music videos subscribe to my channel (IN December last year I released a very unique video filmed in Israel) th-cam.com/video/np1MTX167ug/w-d-xo.html
hey this is briar when you werw singing at hamilton ardens....you are so amazing.......364 have seen it OMG anna more like 30000004444000000 hahahahaha i hope you go far in your singign and ill add you on facebook...i beleven you love briar xxx
I'll drink to that. That last verse doesn't get performed nearly enough. Cohen wrote over 100 verses, so nobody can use them all, but how can any singer leave out that last one? I'd love to hear Celtic Woman cover this, even though it's a little outside their range.
Can't stop listening. Thank you Anna.
One word......Mesmerizing!......beautiful singer ....stunning performance .....
+Andy Collins thanks Andy cheers for that :)
I am a tough judge on this one, because this is one of my absolute favorite songs, in both lyrics and melody. I have sought out numerous renditions, and yours is among the best. I also appreciate your inclusion of that wonderful last verse, which so few folks include.
Awesome.. Thank you Anna. Beautiful song and the singer. This quality is very rare.
Dear Anna Hawkins!This performance is extraordinaire and absolutely beautiful!Your voice is amaizing!Thank You!God bless you!
Anna, what a gift you have....you have such faith and share it in such a strong and beautiful way....the Lord's Light is in you....thank you for sharing it. God bless....
I fell in love with this song because of You, how delightful it sounds with your voice Soprano !! This is the best performance I've ever heard! Thousands of ants)))
IF you ever wanted to hear the voice of a angel . here it is best rendition ever
Very beautiful! I'm in choir & I need to learn this song. I'm glad I found this video because I'm a soprano & I needed help. Thanks for the beautiful tune!! Love, Alisa
aliduronnn You have the same name as my Mum! so beautiful . . thanks hun. Go well!
tha'ts awesome!
+aliduronnn I am sooo nervous because I am going to do my first solo on this song(I am a freshman)I am having trouble singing the notes with confidence.Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Just saw this note - sing from your heart is the most important. If theres someone who can help you with technical side of things like control and placement of voice then this will also be a huge help for ANY song you sing.
Ha ha actually I forgot the lyrics so I stood there just laughing for a couple of seconds, but I do not regret it at all! It was a fun and amazing experience.
Anna... I have been looking for a cover of Leonard Cohen's song that does it justice... Your version is the best I've heard. You have a stunning voice--like a fine string instrument--so many colours, and the emotion you put into it is deep but not overdone. Lovely, lovely, lovely...
David Conrad Thank you David. Wow thats a huge compliment. :)
I have just shared this with my friends on facebook. x
Thanks for the share! Theres another more recent performance I did of this song as well. Link below. Hallelujah - Anna Hawkins on Paul Potts NZ Tour 2014
omg what a voice, so beautiful Anna
Thank you @Albert Kelly I believe this is the first time I sang this song and one of the very first videos I put up on youtube. I finally recorded it on my album 'Divine' which you can find on my website. I remember this night was originally meant to be an outdoor concert but there was a horrible storm so last minute the venue was changed to the town hall.
Masterful your phenomenal voice and deep emotional connection to your music is special indeed Anna!
Oh My God! :O perfect,extraordinary!!!
Wow thank you!
Absolutely amazing Anna!
Wow ,this is amazing!!!
I NEED the sheet music for this! We are similar voice types and I'm singing this song at a wedding in October, I've watched a hundred different videos of this song and this is hands down the best cover of it I've heard. Your voice is so well trained and you have so much control and yet it's still so colorful. Beautiful. Wow! Can't wait to sing along with you.
Hay Rachelle, thank you for your generous comments. Its an incredible song. I used the original version (in a key that suited) and then just took it different places vocally, this was one of the first times performing it. Since then its changed over the years as I've performed it more and more. I have a recording of the song on my album 'Divine' You can listen on Bandcamp. annahawkinsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/hallelujah - Sorry I can't be of more help with actual scored music.
So this is what magic must sound like!
Haha cute :) Thanks!
HOLD ON TIGHT !! YOUR ON A ROCKET TO THE TOP !!! JUST KEEP ON SINGING YOUR HEART OUT !!
Thank you :)
Breath taking, which is dangerous at my age!
Love it so !!!
Outstanding voice!
I love that you found this old upload. My very first!
It's good to hear this song performed by a really good singer for a change. Good job, stay with it.
thanks man
I saw you perform this at the Festival of Lights at Pukekura Park it was mesmerising and moving. It made my night :)
Thanks Terri, hope to see you again sometime soon
Thank you that means a lot
What a beautiful voice you have Anna. A ladies choir I belong to in Coventry uk are practicing this at the moment. I'm a first soprano! x
Nice one, I have Irish heritage and would love to spend some time in the UK and Ireland I love the culture of singing over there.
I love the last verse too it leaves the song on a hopeful note I just love it! Ohhh yes me too that would be lovely :)
Wow thank you John! yes I like it the last verse too :) It was a while ago now that this performance is from. I should try and include it when I get some professional videoing of a full show.
Maravillosa interpretacion!!
Heard you sing in "Show Time" Tauranga last night.....was hugely impressed with you....and I am hunting down other songs....thanks for posting.
Colleen Gourlay Cool - that was so fun to be involved in a local show - I remember playing Kim in Miss Saigon a while back with them and it was nice to re-visit and be a part of the TMT family again.
Enjoyed it. Better than most...
good!!
Anna i love this song your voice brings that song to the top.
Terence Patrick Foster Terence you are a legend - always the encourager thanks man
My all time Favourite Amen amen. Can you do take me into the Holy of Holies.
Hay everyone check out my recording of this song from my latest album Divine. For other music videos subscribe to my channel (IN December last year I released a very unique video filmed in Israel) th-cam.com/video/np1MTX167ug/w-d-xo.html
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hey this is briar when you werw singing at hamilton ardens....you are so amazing.......364 have seen it OMG anna more like 30000004444000000 hahahahaha i hope you go far in your singign and ill add you on facebook...i beleven you love briar xxx
Does anybody know what key this is in? I’d love to find more songs in it because this is super fun to sing. Also Anna’s voice is friggen gorgeous
Whats the key? Or same key?
I'll drink to that. That last verse doesn't get performed nearly enough. Cohen wrote over 100 verses, so nobody can use them all, but how can any singer leave out that last one? I'd love to hear Celtic Woman cover this, even though it's a little outside their range.
1,25 😂 vibratoooss
I say if you going to sing this song; sing it in the right key. Any other key changes to composition and does not sound right.