Acclaimed Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen is set to release her intimate rendition of Leonard Cohen's eternal classic "Hallelujah" on Thursday December 5th. 

The single is available to listen here: https://ffm.to/llbm87e 

This thoughtful interpretation strips the song to its essence, where Lyytinen's powerful vocals and emotive slide guitar work bring a new, delicate dimension to the beloved composition.

"Jeff Buckley's version of this song has left an indelible mark on me," Lyytinen reflects. "I wanted to capture the very core of the song - its touching melody and profound lyrics - in the most minimalistic way possible. The recording came together organically during a November evening in my studio."

The decision to record her own version was inspired by the overwhelming response to her performance of the song on Finland's television show, Masked Singer. The timing of the release, coinciding with the holiday season, adds an extra layer of depth to this contemplative piece.

HALLELUJAH

Duration: 5:02 min

Composer Leonard Cohen

Erja Lyytinen vocals, guitars

Producer Erja Lyytinen

Executive Producer Erja Lyytinen

Mixed by Aapo Kauppinen, A-Pop Music Oy in Helsinki Finland

Mastered by Svante Forsbäck, Chartmakers in Helsinki Finland

Cover photo by Elsa Wellamo

Graphics by Kalle Vuorinen

Publisher Sony/ATV Music Publishing Scandinavia KB

Tuohi Records

Release date Thursday 5th Dec 2024