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► Learn Pop and Contemporary piano with my step-by-step courses: Beginner/Intermediate: Intermediate/Advanced: ► SHEET MUSIC: ► FANS: Are you a Jonny May fan? Join my Patreon community for exclusive rewards: ► FOLLOW ME INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: TIKTOK: @jonnymaymusic ► LIVE SHOWS & MORE: ► ALBUMS! ITUNES: SPOTIFY: APPLE MUSIC: ► MY GEAR (affiliate links) ---GRAND PIANO ROOM--- Microphones: Recording Interface: Microphone Cables: Lighting: Lighting Stand: ---STUDIO ROOM--- My Keyboard: (More Affordable Keyboard Recommendation): Speakers: Speaker Stands: Speaker Isolation Pads: Subwoofer: Audio Interface: Monitors: Camera: Tripod: Headphones: Piano Sample: Video Editing: Thumbnail Editing (Photoshop): ► Story Behind the Song: Since first hearing this tune in the movie, Shrek, I have loved this melody, and when Leonard Cohen passed away in 2016, I decided it was time to arrange it. One of the challenges was understanding what exactly Cohen was trying to say about “Hallelujah“, and I found this helpful quote from an online article: “The word ‘hallelujah,’ the song teaches us, is a refrain worthy of times of celebration, of mourning, of regret, of catharsis, and reconciliation.“ As a Christian, this description resonates with me. To say “Hallelujah“ literally means God be praised“ - it is an exclamation of rejoice, yet, we often rejoice only in our joys. Cohen, it seems, was trying to remind us to rejoice in all things, even in our suffering. For me, the ultimate example of this is Jesus Christ, who laid his life down and suffered an unbearable death for the salvation of mankind, yet rejoiced in his suffering. Therefore, I can think of no better time to publish this video than on Easter Weekend. To those who suffer, may this video be a reminder that there can be great purpose in suffering. Never give up hope. Hallelujah, Jonny ► Credits: Executive Producer: Alex Bakhuizen Hallelujah written by Leonard Cohen Arrangement by Jonny May Recorded & mixed by Chris James at Sol 7 Studio Mastered by Matt Lynch at Mysterious Mammal Recording Director of Photography: Garret Stone Camera Assistant: Jordan Fisher Editing by Yannick Lambrecht Color grading by Dillon McEvoy Wardrobe & Makeup: Crystal May A HUGE thank you to Dan, Duncan, and the executive team at for sponsoring this video. Without you, this video would not be what it is. Lastly, thank you to all my patrons at who helped me create this video!! You guys rock. Thanks for watching!
