– live from Musikhuset Aarhus – new vocal version
Release date: October 16, 2024, via Gateway Music
Digital services: https://mettekirkegaard.lnk.to/EverybodyKnowsLive
Mette Kirkegaard is bringing fresh life to Leonard Cohen’s iconic song Everybody Knows with a new 2024 vocal version. Originally written in 1988 in collaboration with Sharon Robinson, Everybody Knows is a timeless commentary on political corruption, social injustice, and human hypocrisy. Known for its dark, ironic tone, the song resonates with a world where “everybody knows” the issues, but meaningful change remains elusive.
This renewed version from 2024 incorporates updated vocals and a female choir, breathing fresh energy into the song. It was first performed live in 2011 at Musikhuset Aarhus, where Mette Kirkegaard shared the stage with a quintet of talented musicians, including:
• Anders Ramhede on drums (Magtens Korridorer, Falderebet)
• Tao Højgaard on guitar
• Rene Hansen on bass
• Magnus Poulsen as backing vocals
• Mette Kirkegaard on vocals
Recycling is Gold: Rediscovering Musical Treasures
During a recent clean-up of her storage, Mette Kirkegaard stumbled upon a stack of old, burned CDs. Among them was a recording of her 2011 live concert at Musikhuset Aarhus. Revisiting this forgotten material, Mette realized the potential to recycle this earlier work and reinvent Everybody Knows.
Instead of leaving the track forgotten in a pile of CDs, Mette Kirkegaard decided to revive it, injecting her modern perspective and artistic growth into this live rendition. Test listeners have praised this new dynamic version for finding its own unique sound, while remaining inspired by earlier interpretations.
Mette Kirkegaard reflects on the original concert with mixed emotions. “I was very nervous when I performed at Musikhuset in 2011, and that held me back somehow from sharing this excellent track,” Mette explains. “Now, I’ve overcome my stage fright and used the opportunity to recycle and reform the song with added vocals, giving it new life.”
Digital services worldwide now: https://mettekirkegaard.lnk.to/EverybodyKnowsLive
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