Leonard Cohen is an undisputed Canadian icon who has inspired several generations of artists along the way. He has been touring these last few years and decided to compile a tour documentary of songs he performed at shows in 2008 and 2009. The doc also has a lot of behind-the-scenes footage. Cohen compiled the footage himself.
Songs from the Road collects12 performances of some of Leonard Cohen’s most iconic songs, including Lover, Lover, Lover, Bird on a Wire, Suzanne and Hallelujah.
The doc will be available in three separate formats, including a CD/DVD in oversized 2-disc softpack, Blu-Ray in standard Amray case and 180gm vinyl LP in a gatefold cove.
The DVD and Blu-Ray will also have a 20-minute backstage interview with the various band members conducted by Leonard’s daughter, Lorca Cohen. Album liner notes are written by New Republic editor Leon Wieseltier and a track-by-track insider’s commentary was written by Ed Sanders. He also produced, edited and directed both the CD and DVD versions.