VOCES8: The Sound of Silence
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VOCES8 performs the Simon and Garfunkel classic 'The Sound of Silence' arranged by Alexander L'Estrange.
Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
Fools, said I, you do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you
But my words, like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence
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I really think that Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle never realized how far this would go.
@wrenromero8646
5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Plath I agree! I think Paul Simon was 21 when he wrote it!
@giuseppestefano6278
5 жыл бұрын
You are right sir. Art goes by God and itself. It runs beyond us
@martinmayhew145
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song. A big fan of Simon & Garfunkel
@wolfbainproductions9951
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@Madcapredcap
4 жыл бұрын
One of those songs that's a gift which keeps on giving
The appreciation should go to the vocal arranger. They are all individually terrific singers but the harmony arrangement definitely makes the song for me with its beautiful cadences and soft dynamics, its stunning.
@isallah1kafir196
3 жыл бұрын
*Seldom do I choose one cover-version over the original one* , yet I got pretty darn close here with this one. (Why I'm responding to one year old comment? )
@tracyavent-costanza346
8 ай бұрын
yep, nice arrangement.
@cht2162
7 ай бұрын
Sorry. Don't like this arrangement at all.
Low D-flat smooth as velvet. Among the world’s best singers
anybody else get chills when the bass started singing?
@flammyyyyy
4 жыл бұрын
I think I did, but my room is really cold, so were they cold shivers or magical musical shivers? We'll never know!
@cchamborant207
4 жыл бұрын
Chilled from disapointment. Too far from Simon & Garfunkel. Almost a betrayal.
@Toniko777
4 жыл бұрын
@@flammyyyyy i'm wearing a coat. Still shivers.
@Ehawee98
4 жыл бұрын
@@cchamborant207 but why?
@cchamborant207
4 жыл бұрын
@@Ehawee98, it seems they wanted to create something new, not to intetpretate in their own way a beautiful song. But it's really my personal feeling.
I love how this arrangement has a bunch of nods to the Disturbed version, such as starting with a solo bass, and same melodic alterations on the phrases like “turned my collar to the cold and damp” and “the neon god they made.”
4 жыл бұрын
And the harmonic work with the sopranos' minor seconds, it is precious...
@user-xi5el1pc1c
3 жыл бұрын
The Disturbed version is such garbage.
@Madcapredcap
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-xi5el1pc1c :O You come into my house and say such things
@user-xi5el1pc1c
3 жыл бұрын
@@Madcapredcap Okay keyboard warrior.
@francisconti9085
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-xi5el1pc1c Actually, solely your opinion, which has no bearing on the comprehensive OBJECTIVE assessment required to pass judgment. But one is fully entitled to an opinion..
How does this group make every song it sings ethereal and transformational and so, so beautiful? Kudos to all singers. And, let's hear it for the underappreciated altos please!
This is one of those kinds of songs that works with everything from a guy with a guitar to professional choir with polyphonic harmony. Quite remarkable.
3:13 Jesus... that low C Sharp is simply spine tingling.
@siegeoftruth5996
4 жыл бұрын
k
@youmemeyou
4 жыл бұрын
@@siegeoftruth5996 k
@crownedone8837
4 жыл бұрын
"Yes, it is" - Jesus
@Nathan_Heaps-Page
3 жыл бұрын
I feel you'd like Voiceplay's rendition of The Oogie Boogie Song from The Nightmare Before Christmas! It's amazing
3:13, Low C# is EFFORTLESS! Amazing bass singer.
What this video clearly demonstrates is that 'Pop Music' does not have to be offensive, vulgar or ugly. Of course the performers can actually sing, and indeed sing well and the arrangement is imaginative and inspired.
Your sopranos are one of the most beautiful voices i have ever heard
@youmemeyou
4 жыл бұрын
k
@jacquesharleaux9102
3 жыл бұрын
on peut pas dire mieux, vos sopranos sont au TOP
Pentatonix-acapella pop group Voces8-classicaly trained voice
@charlesperigord1599
5 жыл бұрын
But Pentatonix has a beat boxer, and Voces8 does not. Home Free, Voice Play, and The Sons of Pitches all have beatboxers too. They add a great deal to the music, and I wish Voces8 would get one, not just for modern tunes but also for classics such as Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius.
@guidoferri8683
5 жыл бұрын
@@charlesperigord1599 At 2:30 there is a bit of beatboxing
@charlesperigord1599
5 жыл бұрын
@@guidoferri8683 That's a very good sign. Here's a link to a 2015 Home Free video that might help them see the potential if several band members take up beatboxing. The beatboxing starts around 3 minutes into the song. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHyNyblplpbZe6g.html Voces8 has exquisitely beautiful harmony, but they cannot let that turn into a trap . . .
@charlesperigord1599
5 жыл бұрын
@@lerakyelpir Voces8 would do well to study Kevin's beatboxing and see which techniques they could apply to their own music. Layne Stein of Voice Play and Adam Rupp of Home Free are also worth studying.
@aknopf8173
5 жыл бұрын
I don't think either is straight better than the other (beatbox vs. no beatbox). They are just different styles of music for different tastes and occasions. When you don't have a dedicated beatboxer, you can sing a lot of old music which was written for unplugged performance in big rooms (churches and later concert halls) by bigger choirs where a beatboxer simply would not carry. Personally, I like to be able to have a much more clearer sound of the beautiful harmonies without the beatbox "getting in the way". But overall, I am glad we can listen to both styles and it would be sad if all acapella ensembles would sound the same.
Love the lift when the tenor takes over the lead from the baritone
@OperaGhost-jq8yz
5 жыл бұрын
Bass, not baritone.
@WilliamFord972
5 жыл бұрын
OperaGhost2004 Stop being a pedantic asshole.
@dlariby
4 жыл бұрын
Was the baritone that bad?
@hc9078
4 жыл бұрын
@@WilliamFord972 I mean... he's not wrong. Baritones normally cannot hit a low C#2... so he is classified as a Bass singer. Not being an asshole at all.
@marcelageiger
4 жыл бұрын
@@OperaGhost-jq8yz Patti is right. That's a baritone, not bass.
Goodness, the control. You guys. Wow.
@charlesscott7748
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I mean, the arrangement is outstanding, but the vocalists' control and dynamic range are stunning.
It’s June 1 2022 and I just discovered you fabulous people. Instant fan here! I’m a retired studio group singer with a 60 year career…I appreciate perfection. Carry on! Hope to see you in concert someday
wow, serious goosebumps! seriously though, aside from the extreme vocal talent, let's give a shout out to the arrangement and the recording engineers that allowed each individual voice to be heard clearly and at the correct volume. extremely good mixing.
Since my very youth I've loved this song. This performance, though, is outstanding!
Best vocalists in the world. This arrangement is simply stunning.
Nothing touches my heart more than the sound of these pure voices. They sing as one singer. Spectacular. Take my breath away. 💖
Einfach nur Klasse solche tollen Stimmen...das ist MUSIK
"one hour here is seven years on Earth" *Great, a perfect place to wait for this to get on Spotify"
Wonderful bass, lovely arrangement. Thanks for posting!
@OperaGhost-jq8yz
5 жыл бұрын
Bass, not baritone
@linesandcircles7465
4 жыл бұрын
@@OperaGhost-jq8yz Who are correcting? He said bass.
VERY well trained and talented singers. So much control.
I've heard Voces8 live several times now. The first occasion was at the wedding of friends at the charming little Sussex church of St Thomas-à-Becket, Brightling. They are spell-binding.
3:18 to 3:22--the shift from the bass to the soprano is mind-blowing. Brilliant in terms of both arrangement and performance. The incredible dynamics. Whew!
This gives me goosebumps. The occasional dissonance fits the message and emotion of this timeless song. Well done!
Never cared for this type of music until now. Now I start every morning with 20 - 30 minutes of their music. Found them by accident now I can not get enough.
What an amazing cover of Simon & Garfunkel's masterpiece.
Exquisite... I love the deep rich sound of Jonathan's voice!
Ich bin sprachlos ob dieser unglaublichen Leistung, mir fehlen die Worte ...
2:37 gets me every single time. Amazing
@TheUpturnedKnows
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, and how about 3:47, too?
@ethansearls1996
5 жыл бұрын
3:22
@matiademarmels9336
5 жыл бұрын
Ethan Searls ä
@davidkibler33
5 жыл бұрын
Man you guys are fam
@Hannyakumaa
3 жыл бұрын
SAMEEE THE GOOSEBUMPS
Wirklich berührend ... Danke für die wunderschöne Version dieses besonderen Songs
Love how all the different parts have a go at the tune. Gives a great variation to a fairly samey piece. Loved it
@davidbentley8675
5 жыл бұрын
Samey piece.???? Have you ever listened to words. I think not........
Amazing how much talent there is out there. as someone who is tone deaf, this type of thing amazes me.
Blake's voice is like silk! Goosebumps everywhere!
That was a religious experience. So captivating, such bliss.
These arrangements are quite mesmerising and take the original songs to a whole new level.
Wow! The group sounds heavenly. Love the tenor and the two women
And that crescendo at the end oh my goodness just goosebumps what amazing amazing technical ability from this group
Voces8 with Alexander L'Estrange = aural bliss! Wonderful!
Beautiful! Have always liked this song, brings back lots of childhood memories, nostalgic!! Thanks!!!
I love how it has lost the anger, and it is deep, seated, drowning sad acceptance, and yet there is a tinge of hope as if the spark that will ignite the spark of change and revelation is just beyond what you can hear in the softest part of the silence.
Gives me absolute chills!!! Thank you for your amazing contribution to the world of choral music! You've been an inspiration to so many musicians!
This is literally perfection... can’t get any better for a live version!
Voices that blend so seamlessly. Fantastic arrangement. Brilliant idea! I'm looking forward to sampling their other arrangements.
Such an awesome arrangement of this song! Beautiful!
Magnifique ! Splendide ! Merci !!!
I wish you’d put this on an album. My 5 year old listens to this every night before bed. For about the last 4 months in a row and I still love it.
I repeatedly listened to this, such a wonderful harmony of music!
Now, THIS is how a cover song should be sung. Love every millisecond of it..
Grands grands frissons ! superbe interprétation du Monde du Silence !!! MERCI pour cette Beauté !
This song is absolutely beautiful and haunting.. i played it over and over .. wowow VOCES8 amazing
Una maravilla encontrarme con vuestro video y poder disfrutar de cada una de las voces que canta esta gran cancion que me da mucha paz y alegria en medio de esta pandemia. Felicitaciones y un gran saludo de Santiago de Chile
Absolutely mesmerizing!!! Every note, chord, tempo, nuance is spot on!!! Thank you!!!
My Family went yesterday to the University of Redlands and saw Voces8 for the first time. They are absolutely Amazing! If you ever have the opportunity please go see them.
Merci merci merci j’en ai les larmes aux yeux. C’est tellement beau. Très belle interprétation.
When Jonathan sings, it sounds almost exactly as Disturbed band's version. You guys seem to give me faith in angels back everytime you sing.
Brought tears to my ol eyes simply beautiful ☺
Heart moving...now the children are singing it all day...Christmas I will never forget
One of me and a friend's childhood favorite songs growing up, and to this day. I get chills when I listen to the voices of Voces8. Literally I am moved beyond explanation. Your beautiful and amazing voices of expression in music are beyond special to me. Thank you for the precious music, faith and peace in what each of you do together.
Absolutely stunning arrangement. A tour de force.
One of the greatest songs ever written, presented astonishingly. My second favorite cover.
El bajo es increíble! Lo escucho mil veces sin cansarme jamás!👏👏👏👏👏
Sam you are incredible! I'm crying. The best I've ever heard. You guys are amazing.
Wow, Wow lost of words, absolutely beautiful.
Love, love, love... That was awesome.
I love this rendition... gives me chills and felt that my tears slowly dropped... this in time when all of us are experiencing hard times.... where we need to stay at home to save lives.. now were experiencing the Covid19 Pandemic
Thank you very much for this wonderful version of "Sound of Silence".
Splendid! Such beautiful voices.
Joy... I feel nothing but joy listening to you!
In absolute awe. Thank you
You bring great joy to our lives. Thank you.
Beautiful, and prophetic...
One of my favorite songs beautifully performed by one of my favorite groups. Thank you so much. ❤ These guys are so underrated. 👏🏾👏🏾
Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Hermosa versión de una canción preciosa!!!!
merveilleux, Merci, vous aurez été mon oraison funébre, pas adieu, à rien
Just a superb versions of this classic song.
Goosebumps after goosebumps - I love it❣️❣️❣️
Merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique prestation ! 🤗
First rate! Spine tingling beautiful. Thank you oh gods of song. May you forever sing!
Thank you, thank you for doing a recording on this! Truly, MUSIC to my ears. Pls dont ever stop what you’re doing! So blessed by this
I love it. It's just great. Eleanor is great, as great as emily was.
CONGRATS YOU BEAT THE PENTATONIX VERY GOOD ARRANGEMENT......AND YOU ALL KILLED IT
I am crying thx so beatiyful song !!!!
Hermoso!! buen arreglo musical de la canción. Bravo!
Que hermosa versión!! Original y perfectamente ensambladas todas las voces!! Un arreglo vocal soñado para este fabuloso tema!!❤
I got the chills!! Awesome performance and beautiful voices :) thank you
absolutely beautiful. such a lovely, pure, resonant tone
Superb rendition and very original vocal arrangement. How beautiful!
They make me so very happy!
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!
Wonderfull! Thank you so much!
I LOVE the introduction of the theme by the Bass. It juxtaposes the Simon & Garfunkle that we know so well with the choral arrangement to come!!
I love it that Rob can't help but dance a little when they sing this song. Too cute.
Pierces the heart with its power and purity.
Every one a phenomenal artist; together a miracle.
OH YEAH!! FANTASTIC!! BRAVO!!
I watched and listened, fascinated. It was like gazing on a mesmerizing waterfall...a vocal waterfall. Many cheers!
Always gives me chills.