You Want It Darker - Leonard Cohen - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"You Want It Darker" is a song by Leonard Cohen from his album of the same name, released on October 21, 2016. The song, written by Cohen and produced by his son, Adam Cohen, alongside Patrick Leonard, was released on September 21, 2016, Cohen's 82nd birthday. It became one of Cohen's most acclaimed works, earning a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance in 2018. The song explores themes of mortality, faith, and human suffering, using religious imagery and a dark, haunting tone. Leonard Cohen's deep, resonant voice is complemented by the Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue Choir, with Cantor Gideon Zelermyer providing additional vocals. The track blends traditional Jewish liturgical music with modern rock elements, creating a somber and reflective atmosphere. "You Want It Darker" reached high positions on several international charts, including number 1 in Canada, Belgium, and Norway, and number 7 on the US Billboard 200.