Hallelujah

Creature · 16-12-2008, 18:58

Can someone please back me up in saying that Alexandra Berk's version is one of the worst versions ever? It's meant to be a quiet song, not belted out by a choir.

Burble · 16-12-2008, 19:11

Absolutely. Gimme the Jeff Buckley version any day.

Garp · 16-12-2008, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Burble

Absolutely. Gimme the Jeff Buckley version any day.

Jeff's one is number 3 in the charts so far this week, sadly irritating girl's one is number 1

Burble · 16-12-2008, 19:13

It has been many years since I paid attention to the charts. Based on your post I shall continue to do so.

Creature · 16-12-2008, 19:17

Irritating girl is no1, despite not having the hard copy out yet

I'm just thankfully that she'll have probably all but dissapeared by this time next year.

Streeteh · 16-12-2008, 19:23

I've always ignored x factor, people i know and love have displayed a spectrum of emotions around me throughout its duration whether it be intense hatred or utter obsession.

That is, until now, they have infuriated me. They've taken what, to me, is one of the most emotional and iconic songs in history and ruined it. Now if this was a random artist or whatever i wouldn't mind so much, but this is the xfactor crew, a large group of people that have meticulously planned every choice they've made to maximize profits from this single, it's not even about the music, it's about the money.

They've cheapened one of the things i enjoy most in life, I detest them.

(oh the melodrama)

NokkonWud · 16-12-2008, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Creature

Can someone please back me up in saying that Alexandra Berk's version is one of the worst versions ever? It's meant to be a quiet song, not belted out by a choir.

That was my exact thought. I was hoping she'd keep it small, but that's where she's vulnerable.

One of the best versions of this I've heard was Jason Castro's on American Idol last year.

Kell_ee001 · 16-12-2008, 21:30

I enjoyed the X-Factot but wasn't happy the winner or her single.

Wryel · 17-12-2008, 12:47

Give me Leonard Cohen anyday.

Streeteh · 17-12-2008, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Wryel

Give me Leonard Cohen anyday.

Indeed, the number of people i've met that think that Jeff Buckley did it originally is rather surprising. His version is certainly one of the best, but at least give Cohen credit for writing it! Another one of my favorite versions is actually the one done by John Cale, his voice is just perfect for it.

I actually met someone who thought the chick that sang the x-factor version wrote it... i nearly chewed my own tongue off

I need to get anger management classes.

16-12-2008, 18:58	#1
Creature Crispy Coated Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,087	Hallelujah Can someone please back me up in saying that Alexandra Berk's version is one of the worst versions ever? It's meant to be a quiet song, not belted out by a choir. __________________

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Creature Crispy Coated Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,087	Irritating girl is no1, despite not having the hard copy out yet I'm just thankfully that she'll have probably all but dissapeared by this time next year. __________________

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Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	I've always ignored x factor, people i know and love have displayed a spectrum of emotions around me throughout its duration whether it be intense hatred or utter obsession. That is, until now, they have infuriated me. They've taken what, to me, is one of the most emotional and iconic songs in history and ruined it. Now if this was a random artist or whatever i wouldn't mind so much, but this is the xfactor crew, a large group of people that have meticulously planned every choice they've made to maximize profits from this single, it's not even about the music, it's about the money. They've cheapened one of the things i enjoy most in life, I detest them. (oh the melodrama) __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh Last edited by Streeteh; 16-12-2008 at 19:37.

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Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I enjoyed the X-Factot but wasn't happy the winner or her single. __________________

16-12-2008, 19:11	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Absolutely. Gimme the Jeff Buckley version any day.

16-12-2008, 19:13	#4
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	It has been many years since I paid attention to the charts. Based on your post I shall continue to do so.

17-12-2008, 12:47	#9
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	Give me Leonard Cohen anyday.