For Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday, Choir! Choir! Choir! delivered a stunning tribute by leading a huge impromptu choir’s childing rendition of ‘Hallelujah,’ uniting hundreds of voices in harmony. Choir! Choir! Choir! was formed by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, who have a creative talent for transforming audiences into choirs. They began performances in this manner back in 2011 and have been traveling the world using music to break down barriers and create a new sense of community. 

For this special event, which happened to celebrate the belated Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday, Nobu and Daveed led the audience in a beautiful version of the song ‘Hallelujah.’ Leonard’s deeply moving lyrics guided the audience along, making each person a part of this beautiful performance. It was a creative way of coming together under the power of music. 

‘Now I've heard there was a secret chord

That David played, and it pleased the Lord

But you don't really care for music, do you?

It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth’

The performance was released on YouTube, gaining over 750,000 views and dozens of comments. One viewer wondered what it was like to be there. She commented, “Wow! Just imagine the power they felt all around them while singing.” Another viewer had an incredible take on the music video because she was there in person when it was performed. She added, “It was a joyful evening - thanks again to Choir! Choir! Choir! for allowing us generally non-singers to be part of something so beautiful.”

Another viewer went with her best friend to the performance, she added, “I was there with my best friend and it was one of the most gorgeous, heart lifting experiences ever.” 

As the voices of strangers came together in perfect harmony, the beauty of the moment reflected the spirit of Leonard’s timeless song. It was a fitting way to honor his incredible legacy. What I love the most is how everyone in the audience became an active participant in singing ‘Hallelujah.’ If you loved this version as much as I did, share it with a friend. 

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."