Ferdinand Rennie Releases An Impactful Ode To Leonard Cohen
- BuzzSlayers
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
A gorgeous new single from Ferdinand Rennie delivers a very robust soundscape that comes through with a theatrical undertone and is riddled with boisterous vocals that hit powerfully and impactfully throughout the song's course.
This massive track is filled to the brim with lush instrumentation and loads of flowing vocals that really have a choir or even gospel soundscape, bringing those rises of intensity and emotion at just the right times.
It's a beautifully written track that has a unique way of wrapping itself around you and keeping you right where it wants to.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of the track itself is that it is written as an ode to Leonard Cohen and how he wrote the song "Hallelujah".
This is an absolute love letter to the artist and the song itself, and the way it depicts Leonard's approach and how he was able to be so open and free with his lyrics yet inspirational at the same time is borderline brilliant.
This track is called "You Wrote Hallelujah", and it is absolutely breathtaking.
You have smooth acoustic guitar and light percussion, especially at the start, later opening up into full drums as the song begins to thrive.
It's also packed with strings along with those gospel-like vocals, creating this gigantic atmosphere that is just intensely emotional and really rests on the shoulders of the actual song "Hallelujah" itself.
Ferdinand even works out some of the original melodies throughout the track, which is such a brilliant touch and showcases the artist's vast attention to detail and ability to go the extra mile by incorporating some of the melodies from the original song.
The changes and progression throughout this track really take you for quite a ride. It always keeps to this sort of cinematic powerhouse style, again bringing along an incredible emotional backbone that is easy to get pulled right into.
So, he's able to release this song that speaks of Leonard Cohen himself and why the song was written, while incorporating certain kinds of melodies from the original track, and also bringing in a lot of the aesthetic as well.
I'm sure you're familiar with the song, as it's vastly popular, but it's crazy how Ferdinand brings in all of these elements and creates an original song from it all.
Ferdinand has this very intense voice with a blissful tone, widespread vibrato, and it sounds classic to me. At times, with the crooner era of big band singing, it just feels amazing when you listen to it.
This song is absolutely alive and breathing, and the energy is really something that lets it shine.
This track has a very particular energy, and the artist can work in a lot of dynamic balance so that the climactic points are full swing and hit hard.
It's been quite a long time since I've heard a song come through the way this one does. It is very well thought out, and the way it serves as a testament to Leonard Cohen and how songs like this impact us all was absolutely outstanding.
The song sends a message that shows appreciation for songwriters out there and how they impact people. The way songs are written, composed, and performed all have effects on people, and this track displays that notion and sentiment pretty much perfectly.
It's not just a love letter to Leonard Cohen and "Hallelujah", but to all songwriters out there, in a sense.
It's about how musicians and songwriters are able to express themselves through creativity in such a way that impacts others.
I would definitely suggest checking this song out because you won't want to miss it, especially if you love music with these beautiful levels of energy and intensity.
This song stays with you.
But don't just take my word for it; take a deep dive into this track and see how it affects you.
This is also a really good way to introduce yourself to Ferdinand Rennie and his music in general.
After listening to the song, I took a bit of a deep dive into his Spotify catalog, and some amazing tracks really showcase different sides to his personality and artistry as well. Songs like "This Is Now" and "Why Do We Try?" certainly show how the artist utilizes different Inspirations both musically and emotionally to create his music.
Check all of this out now and remember where you heard it first.
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