Song: Hallelujah, Vote Request (Patreon)

I think it was 2010 when I first recorded "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. I love Cohen's music. He's one helluva poet. And this song... it's undergone so many revisions and been recorded by so many people.

I decided to send the song to you this weekend. Then it struck me. Because of your generosity, I could afford to add additional instrumentation to the performance, make it even more lush and beautiful.

But here we are, six years later... 

Every time I hear the song come up on Gwen's iPhone, I smile. 

This weekend, I sang "Mingulay Boat Song". Several people came to me afterward saying, "Wow! That was incredible."

My voice has improved over the years. My time in New Orleans singing with Jamie Haeuser, who inspired that almost Gospel version of the old sea shanty, was well-spent. 

Now I can't help but wonder if I could do a better job with the song. Adding instrumentation to an even better performance would make the song stand out even better.  But can I? 

And I can I make the time?

That's the bigger issue for me.  I don't have much time as it is, especially with LA Ren Faire in full swing.

So here I am asking your feedback on this performance? Does it move you? Does it move you enough that I shouldn't even bother with re-recording it?

I know that's unfair to even ask you.  You probably just want to relax and enjoy the music. And I hope you do.

But if you have a moment? I would love you to post your comments below.

Now listen. And smile for a man, a poet, and a musician who brought so much happiness to the world.