In the new year launches a range of calendars, Allison Crowe Canadian finds himself one of the most popular artists in the world of what is one of the most popular songs of the world. "Hallelujah" by Leonard, with a final assault of the giant "Pop Idol" franchise, was delivered in a whirlwind that swirls together public resonance of the song with its appeal of cabaret and worship. Is no longer a secret, he struck a comprehensive agreement.
Crowe, who recorded "Hallelujah" in single-first-taking towards the end of 2003, for broadcast on his CD of good news, is, again, witness and contributor to this phenomenon. A truly independent artist who has avoided corporate marketing machine, Allison Crowe was able to reach audiences of continual touring and, in this digital age, through forums online that, up here, eliminate the obstacles to the artist and the public to connect.
On YouTube, Rufus Wainright, including recording Shrek-Bo, (alongside the John Cale version in the film itself), has launched "Hallelujah" well in the mainstream, trades - off coverage more available spot with the late, iconic, Jeff Buckley. With more than 8 million views and third in popularity, the Norwegian Quartet knows by elsewhere "the new guitar Buddies" - Askil Holm, Espen Lind, Alejandro Fuentes and Kurt Nilsen "World Idol".
The television franchise 'Idol', a vehicle for acts of SonyBMG and licensed songs, has for years, included "Hallelujah" by Cohen in his songs. Acceptance of swelling of the song in the show attained the status of pop top full recently with the latest "X Factor" winner, Alexandra Burke, unique Christmas of United Kingdom #1 landing with his version. "Hallelujah" by Burke holds fourth place with 3.25 million views.
Video version of Allison Crowe, made for less than $100.00, fifth steps on YouTube, with a public now almost 3 million people.
Performance of Crowe's Hallelujah is followed by: Amanda Jenssen, (the Runner-up Swedish 'Idol' 2.6 million viewers); Kate Voegele America (and an audience of 2.3 million), John Cale (who chose the words of Cohen, most often used by performers, attracts 1.8 million); Jason Castro (a competitor of 'American Idol', has his devotees numbering 1.4 million); and Diana Vickers, (a competitor on the British "X Factor") completes the top ten "hallelujahs" with 1.28 million people it tuning via YouTube. A pair of well-known music industry veterans, kd lang and Sheryl Crow, each at the head of 1 million viewers to follow closely behind ingenue Vickers.
Leonard Cohen, the original, including the German version of the 1980s TV has 6.4 million views, has rarely sounded more powerful "Hallelujah" in 2008 - and, famous creator of the song the new version is planned on DVD this spring.
On a different stage, but also fun and bringing together an array of musicians this season is the 'Words for life' auction inaugural organized by artist multi-platinum jewel to raise funds for the project clean water (http://www.jeweljk.com/?content=project_clean_water). Lyrics handwritten and signed the jewel for his huge hit song "you were meant for me" has attracted a top bid US $1 505.00 and dozens more lyrical points of some of the most beautiful, alongside some well known people of pop music and rock, has helped fill the well of Nashville.
Allison Crowe thrilled she could help with the lyrics of her song, "Silence", which has sold at auction for US $205.00. Others help to raise the banner of best water include: Katy Perry, whose lyrics "I Kissed A Girl" - written on the box of cereal a Obama O - a $175,00; Pussycat Dolls "I don't need a man" ($155,00); Heartland-rocker "Longest Days" Mellencamp ($425,00); the new country "so small" Carrie Underwood ($795,00); ".Redneck Woman"Gretchen Wilson ($120,00); Jason Mraz "I m Yours" ($400,00); Josh Groban "remember when it rained"($100,00); ". and Canadian, David hand-written and signed the music of "Saint Elmo" ($60.00).
