Dave WordenTriumph Business Solutions · Founder

Hallelujah with Josh Rogan & Mike Michalowicz (The First Try)

19 Nov 2012 · 4 min

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The video captures an informal, first‑take rendition of Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” performed by Josh Rogan and Mike Michalowicz. The piece blends spoken dialogue, improvised lyrical fragments, and repeated choruses, creating a loose, experimental interpretation. Throughout the performance, the speakers discuss a “secret call” and reference musical theory—mentioning the fourth, fifth, and a “major lift”—while delivering a fragmented version of the lyrics that touches on themes of faith, love, and brokenness. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, highlighted by casual remarks such as “Nice, bro. That was cool for the first try,” indicating a spontaneous, low‑stakes creative session.

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I heard there was a secret call that David played Please. Alone. But you don't really care for music, do you? Well, it goes like this. To the fourth, the fifth and the manifold. I don't. I don't know that part. Goes like this. The fourth, the fifth, the major lift. Hallelujah. Well, your faith was strong but you needed proof you saw her bathing on the roof the beauty, the moonlight overthrew you Dr. To the kitchen chair over thrown you. Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah. I've been here before I seen this room I walk this door I used to live alone before I leave you you I've seen your flag the marble arch I love is love the victory march it's cold and it's a broken hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah. Hal, There was a time when I thought. Moving too. And every breath we drew is hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah maybe there's a God above and all I ever learned from her was how to shoot somebody who I truly love. It's not a cry that you hear at night it's not somebody seeing the light It's a cold it's a broken hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah. Nice, bro. That was cool for the first try. That was fun. I'm gonna have to.