One hour radio special goes behind the making of the new film, "Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song," as well as the histories of the legendary artist and song that both inspired the movie.
Radio Special Details
- Artist: Leonard Cohen
- Title: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song Radio Special
- Producer: True Tone Media Group
- Host: Amanda Shires
- Premiere Date: July 15, 2022
- Broadcast Window: Summer 2022
- Interviews: Leonard Cohen archival footage. Exclusive content from film-makers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine and journalist Larry Ratso Sloman. Comments about Cohen's influence from members of Mountain Goats, Old 97s and Cold War Kids. Film excerpts featuring Rufus Wainwright, Glen Hansard, John Lissauer and Judy Collins. Special appearance by Rita Houston (WFUV New York).
- Music: Songs from Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, (Sony Pictures Classics - July 1, 2022) Live and studio versions of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, Brandi Carlile and John Cale, plus more Leonard Cohen songs from his albums
- Media: One hour radio special and podcasts
- Signup: Click "Airdates Submission Form" below to request this program for your station, including any specific or approximate airdates.
- Distribution: Broadcast quality audio files can now be downloaded from these PRX and Dropbox links.
- Broadcast Terms: Free program available to air as-is in any terrestrial or digital linear broadcast. No spots, no barter, no costs, no problem.
- Podcast: Content will be edited as a four part podcast series on all podcast platforms, to share on any websites, blogs or social media. Music excerpts approved by the copyright holders will be included in place of the full album tracks heard in the radio special.
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Cuesheets and Song Lists
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Please refer to these sample cue sheets with average segment lengths while the show in production. Exact details will be updated here as they are confirmed.
Two 1:00 music beds (**) are included for use as needed: as-is, live-read music beds, or to be replaced by your own pre-produced content.
59:00 Version
3 segments, 2 breaks, up to 3:00 of local spots, primarily for non-commercial radio broadcasts.
- Segment 1 (19:00)
- In: interview excerpt
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires and you’re listening to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.”
- Song: Hallelujah (Live at Glastonbury 2008), Famous Blue Raincoat, Suzanne, Thanks for the Dance, Who By Fire
- Break 1 (1:00) **
- Song: Who By Fire
- Segment 2 (19:00)
- In: “Welcome back to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, I’m Amanda Shires”
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires and you’re listening to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.”
- Songs: I'm Your Man, The Future, You Want it Darker, You Got Me Singing, Hallelujah (Brandi Carlile), Hallelujah
- Break 2 (1:00) **
- Song: The Future
- Segment 3 (19:00)
- In: “Welcome back to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, I’m Amanda Shires.”
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires, and thanks for listening.”
- Songs: Dance Me To the End of Love, Hallelujah (John Cale), Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley), Hallelujah (Brandi Carlile), Hallelujah (Live at Glastonbury 2008)
54:00 / 52:00 Version
4 segments, 3 breaks, up to 8:00 for local spots / promos / news. Top of the hour news can easily be inserted in the “news-hole” between the Billboard / Intro and Segment 1.
- Billboard / Intro (1:00)
- In: interview excerpt
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires and you’re listening to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.”
- Song: Hallelujah (Live at Glastonbury 2008)
- Segment 1 (15:00)
- In: “Welcome back to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, I’m Amanda Shires”
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires and you’re listening to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.”
- Song: Hallelujah (Live at Glastonbury 2008), Famous Blue Raincoat, Suzanne, Thanks for the Dance, Who By Fire
- Break 1 (1:00) **
- Song: Who By Fire
- Segment 2 (17:00)
- In: “Welcome back to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, I’m Amanda Shires”
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires and you’re listening to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.”
- Songs: I'm Your Man, The Future, You Want it Darker, You Got Me Singing, Hallelujah (Brandi Carlile), Hallelujah
- Break 2 (1:00) **
- Song: The Future
- Segment 3 (19:00)
- In: “Welcome back to Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, I’m Amanda Shires.”
- Out: “I’m Amanda Shires, and thanks for listening.”
- Songs: Dance Me To the End of Love, Hallelujah (John Cale), Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley), Hallelujah (Brandi Carlile), Hallelujah (Live at Glastonbury 2008)