Leonard Cohen‘s “Hallelujah” is one of the most soulful and powerful songs ever written. As such, it’s been covered by thousands of artists over the years, from southern rock stars to this priest at a wedding. But few have captured the song’s essence quite like 16-year-old McKenna Breinholt.
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With the entire Cinematic Pop Orchestra behind her, McKenna recorded one of the most elegant and intoxicating renditions of the Cohen’s timeless classic. The performance starts slow, with ethereal sounds from the strings and deliberate notes from the pianist. The conductor, Rob Gardner, has such a masterful control over his orchestra.
It’s the kind of performance that builds and builds. First the strings accompanied by the horns and piano. But the climax and real surprise comes at the 1:50 mark when, out of the darkness of the stage, the angelic choir joins the young soloist. The moment is truly chilling!
McKenna’s lead vocals combined with the beautiful orchestra and the stunning talent of the choir makes this one of the most dazzling performances of “Hallelujah” we’ve ever seen. It’s truly incredible the way music can move us in ways that other creative expressions can’t.
Get lost in this chill-worthy performance below and share to inspire your friends.
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