In the 1960s, American folk singer Paul Simon wrote and performed the song "The Sound Of Silence" with friend Art Garfunkel, intending to dedicate the elaborate, era-specific song to Americans in turbulent times. But to his surprise, the song and its album Wednesday Morning, like its title, received a mediocre response and was even ignored when it was released in 1964. If it weren't for a DJ who particularly loved the song and increased its frequency on the radio, Columbia Records re-arranged the song and reissued it in 1966. It seems that the talented Paul Simon should not be buried by the times, this beautiful duet, finally after the re-release of the people to be accepted and loved, and in 1967 as the theme song of the American movie "Graduate", with the film became popular in the United States, Paul Simon and his partner also became the most popular folk singer in the United States. "The Sound of Silence" has received many praises and awards, and has also become an interlude in the movies "Watchmen" and "Guild Wars", which are not only popular in the United States, but also sung all over the world, and are still very infectious and vital to this day.
Songwriter and singer Simon
"The Sound of Silence" is written and composed by Simon, the melody of the song is soothing and depressed, and the lyrics are full of an illusion- mood. Listening carefully, this well-structured, poetic song seems to tell the confusion of the times and the helplessness of youth: we seem to see an ignorant girl, walking alone in a narrow, cold alley paved with pebbles, the noisy crowd fading away behind her, and the endless night in front of her...
The singing group of "The Sound of Silence"
"The Sound of Silence" was created in the United States in the 1960s, when it was experiencing anti-war trends, the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, and the social unrest made Americans at that time, especially the younger generation, confused and overwhelmed, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, then US President John F. Kennedy, in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, made the United States feel that there was no spiritual pillar. It was this reality that gave Simon the impulse to create songs that reflected the times, and after three months of meticulous elaboration, "Voice of Silence" was finally freshly baked with Simon's enthusiasm and talent. According to Simon himself, he wrote the first lyrics of The Sound of Silence in a dimly lit bathroom: "Hello darkness, my old friend...".
"The Sound of Silence" is full of Simon's enthusiasm
The basic theme of this song is to reveal that because of the alienation and apathy between people, people lose the ability to communicate, which brings emotional loneliness and loneliness in life, which is intended to remind people that if meaningful communication fails, all that is left is silence. As the theme song of the movie "Graduate", the profound connotation and fresh style of the song not only appropriately reflect the simple psychological state of college students at the beginning of the world, but also play a very key role in the main tone and style positioning of the movie "Graduate".
The acoustic guitar is the main accompaniment instrument of The Sound of Silence
Listening to "The Sound of Silence" now, I feel that this song is said to be a folk song, but the lyrics seem to be too deep and heavy; saying that it is rock, the tune is too delicate and soft. In fact, in essence, this song is a folk song, but in order to conform to the musical trend of the time and be easily accepted by young listeners, bass and drums were added. It is the simple and pure style of folk rock, soft and soothing, rhythmic melody, which makes this song have a distinct musical style and more musical expression. As the most famous folk music group in the history of rock 'n' roll, Simon and Garfinkel developed the combination of melodies and harmonies in their music to an extremely high level. Simon's voice is loose and natural, Gaffinkel's soft and noble tone, the two voices are intertwined and intertwined, sometimes sweet, sometimes sad, plump singing coupled with Paul Simon's gorgeous acoustic guitar playing, for fans, it is both a wonderful musical journey and a dreamlike musical experience: their songs always seem to be so elusive and unforgettable. Their outstanding performances have also been widely acclaimed and loved by listeners, which have had a lasting impact on American society and the world, and have also made "The Sound of Silence" a widely circulated classic English song.
Famous American folk song group
In today's era of unimpeded technological development and network, "The Sound of Silence" shows extremely important practical significance. As we enjoy this classic English song, don't forget that Paul Simon's lyrics seem to warn people today: in the vast sea of people, the crowd follows the crowd, and everyone feels lonely all the time. Stop and let everyone communicate well, otherwise the relationship between mankind will deteriorate day by day and fall victim to the technology of the new century!
The Sound of Silence reminds people not to be an emotional desert