Paul and Laura, Thank you so much for making the effort at this time to convey those words of gratitude to us Forum friends of your father and, in turn, sharing what this aspect of your father's world personally means for each of you. That is a so special way of honouring him and acknowledging how i...

This is indeed a time of great sadness, as our dear friend Alan is no longer with us. I only knew Alan a relatively short while, but in that time he’d become a very good friend, whom I greatly appreciated in every way… such an interesting and intelligent man, who was so engaging. We inadvertently di...

Hi folks,

Here’s another article on Dylan’s praise of Leonard’s songwriting:

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/song-bob-d ... en-genius/

Cheers,
Andrew

Caren and Hans,

It’s great to know the Hydra meetup is definitely on again this year, so thanks for your efforts in this regard.

For me, Hydra in 2019 is too long ago, so I’m hoping to make it again this year.

Chers,
Andrew

Henning, it’s so good to see you’ve put your hand up again!

The 2006 Berlin event was very special and we’re confident Hamburg will be likewise.

Cheers,
Andrew

A interesting article from Far Out magazine, some of the content of which we are familiar with.

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/only-songw ... -a-genius/

Cheers,
Andrew D

B4real, it was a welcome experience to watch Ep 1 on SBS tonight. I really enjoyed it. What’s more, I ascertained it is there for streaming On Demand too, so I watched Ep. 2 as well. 8) Like Henning and Hydriot, I now plan to binge watch the remaining episodes during the week. ;-) I echo their posit...

Maarten, I’m so sorry to hear this very sad news. Your mother was a fondly regarded member of our community and will be sorely missed.

Please accept my sincere condolences and pass them on to Eddy as well.

Take good care,
Andrew

Thanks Jarkko, that is such a delightful little song by Gabriella, with those fabulous images too, some of which we are familiar with.

Cheers,
Andrew

Happy Birthday, Jarkko!

Moreover, I do hope Eija’s vision problem can be somehow remedied.

All the best,
Andrew

Here’s a short Far Out magazine article that highlights a small sample of Leonard’s notable lyrics. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/lyrics-made-leonard-cohen-an-icon/ The lyrics that made Leonard Cohen an icon Aimee Ferrier Mon 15 January 2024 16:15, UK Leonard Cohen was a rare talent, possessing the a...

I love this album, from the first time I heard it, not long after meeting Henning on Hydra.

It’s so good Leonard graciously acknowledged it too.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks for the set list, Bev.

I seemed to enjoy the songs more and more as he progressed through them, with the concluding encore being so appropriate and rousing.

Cheers,
Andrew

Hi Bev, I really enjoyed my first Jackson Browne concert last night.😎 The variety in the music was great, the band was fantastic, the two female backup vocalists were superb and Jackson’s lyrical merit is obvious.👌 Of the 21 song set list, I knew only a couple of songs, but Murray (who was also ther...

Remembering Leonard’s passing seven years ago with sadness, but as to who he was and what he left us, he’s always remembered with immeasurable fondness and gratitude.

Ten years ago was a special time here in Melbourne, as we looked forward to various concerts here.