We just can’t get enough of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Seriously. Over 100 versions of the song have been recorded, and it’s not like the lyrics magically flooded the writer’s head. This masterpiece was the agony and ecstasy for Leonard who worked on it for over two years and originally wrote 80 verses. He poured his b***d, sweat, and tears into this song for over 30 years ago, the fruits of his labor still ripe for the picking today by the musicians who choose to cover his classic.
Such a powerful song spins off yet another powerful rendition. When Leonard wrote “Hallelujah” at a low point in his career, he never imagined the heights his b-side lyrics would eventually take him to, or how this song would profoundly impact people’s lives – both the people who love to listen to the classic and those who sing it to further their own careers, like Jonathan Antoine.
Jonathan caught the world’s attention when he sang his way to the top on the sixth installment of “Britain’s Got Talent.” This classically trained British tenor, originally half of the classical duo, Jonathan, and Charlotte, went on to pursue a solo career – and a very successful one at that.
In this short but sweet video, viewers get a sneak peek of Jonathan’s incredible voice singing the classic, from his album, “Believe.” His voice is versatile, and velvety with a lot of warmth and heart. One fan described his voice as, “…melted butter flowing down a gold bar…” and I think her description is pretty bang on.
Jonathan’s been able to take well-loved, well-known lyrics and add his own twist. The use of the choir and instrumentation, paired with the sound mixing and overall high-quality production of the song makes the singer shine brightly. This video has garnered over 3.4 million views, making Johnathan a rising favorite among his many adorers. This is yet another version of a favorite that will send chills down your spine. Leonard is looking down from above nodding his head with approval.
What other renditions of this song have you heard? Which one is your favorite and how does Jonathan’s version fair? Tell us in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!
And, don’t forget to click below to watch Jonathan kick this one out of the park. This performance is truly an exceptional version that will bring tears to your eyes.
