FIRST TIME hearing Simon & Garfunkel The Boxer | Opera Singer Reacts
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
- Juilliard trained Opera Singer and Vocal Coach Maggie Reneé reacts to Simon & Garfunkel The Boxer
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привет. как ты выбираешь песни для реакций? рандомно? блеклые какие то, хоть и старинные, но нет изюминки. прореагируй на сувенир - демиса русоса, или хау дипер ю лов - би джиз,твист ин май собраети - танита тикаран(ее перепевает диана анкудинова), холдин оут оф а хиро - бони тайлер,... и тебе будет интересно, и людям приятно. сколько в мире было интересных, уникальных голосов - это только малая их часть!
There is a professionally recorded video online of this song performed at a celebration for Paul Simon with him in the audience. The song is sung by Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss (absolutely angelic voice), and Jerry Douglas on “dobro”, with an excellent band backing them. That video is definitely worth a look! 😁
Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters to have ever lived, imo. And their voices together are like the perfect pb&j sandwich.
Jennifer, do not forget macaroni and cheese as comfort food!
"Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest"
Pretty much explains everything
Especially true for this nation in its ever growing political divide among its citizens
So accurate. Sometimes things crystalize when you work hard to understand and sometimes artists such as Paul Simon serve it to you on a lyrical silver platter. That line is the latter.
@@sierrasix2003don't be ridiculous that's not a political thing what that is is a guy thing and have been since long before you were born
This song makes me tear up every time. Not sure why. I get this sense of anger, shame, resentment, resignation and sadness all at once.
Me too... me too...
I see it as a metaphor of the boxer, and the normal person
@@astonvillaizationyeah, it’s literally that… it’s a story about a guy who’s sort of struggling to get by in the big city far from home, he feels like life is kicking his ass, and it’s exactly comparing life to a prize fight. And it resonates because that’s as real as it gets.
This song gets me relaxed and vulnerable the first half.
Then it's like the last 60 seconds reaches right in and grabs your soul.
It's amazing how a simple song can move me so much
I'm lucky and glad to have grown up in the 60's. I attended a Simon and Garfunkel concert at my universary in Seattle in 1968.
Both Art and Paul's voices are unmistakable, but with their harmonies they are iconic. I literally wore out a cassette tape I got for Christmas one year just driving around in my car. Their "Scarborough Fair" is one of my all-time favorites.
Are they singing harmony or unison? Or maybe unison is a type of harmony. I don't know.
@@mdhj67 Harmony. Paul is on lead and Artie is high harmony : 3 notes above the melody
Not to mention that Paul Simon is/was one of the greatest lyricists/songwriters of the 20th century, or at least the second part of it.
@@bwcbiz True.
This whole album is classic end-to-end. Listen to it without interruption. It is beautiful. The title track itself is another diamond.
Even more than the immortal title track, this is my favorite song on the album. And the line “All lies and jests, but a man hears what he wants and disregards the rest” is one of the best lyrics I’ve ever heard.
The lyrics are brilliant. "I do declare there were times when I was so lonesome I took some comfort there"...
Took guitar lessons when I was 10 with a friend Lou Pearlman back in New York. His parents invite me over for dinner and Lou introduces me to his cousin Art Garfunkel. I had NO idea who he was. I believe they had recently released their first album. Still have his autograph from that meeting. Lou went on to form the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
Wow!
Wow, Wow, Wow!!!
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Paul Simon is a genius songwriter.
One of Paul Simon's masterpiece songs, harmonies, and orchestration.
My favorite part is the piccolo trumpet. Such a small presence in this song, but so powerful.
The solo is piccolo trumpet and steel guitar played in perfect unison. Whoever thought that up is a genius.
If you haven't done the song Bridge Over Troubled Water it is a must for you. Enjoy your reactions.
One of their great songs. Such smooth vocals.
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I've always loved the way their voices meld together just rests on the ear so b e a u tifully
Paul Simon's solo stuff is excellent too. "Still Crazy After All These Years", "Diamonds On The Soul Of Her Shoes", "Love Me Like A Rock",
"Slip Slidin' Away", "The Boy In The Bubble".
You Can Call Me Al, that he did the cute video with Chevy Chase is another great one.
Art Garfunkel's solo work is also remarkable. His "Angel Clare" album is masterful. If you combined That album with Simon's debut solo Album "Paul Simon", you'd have a stellar Double album 🏆
You can't go wrong with any Simon and Garfunkel song. The entire Bridge Over Troubled Water album is great. Scarborough Faire and El Condor Pasa are two more classics.
Another MASTERPIECE by one of the most underappreciated groups of all time. Absolute genius. Love those guys.
That takes me back to my teen years sitting in my room playing 45's after school. I loved everything Simon and Garfunkel ever did. I was broken hearted when they split up.
A masterpiece. I won't have it any other way.
I have never heard a bad song by them.
Thank you Mike! Excellent piece of music to introduce Miss Renee to. Consider it one of Simon & Garfunkel's best recordings, and some of Paul Simon's best writing!
Glad you enjoyed it 🌺
I have been listening to Simon and Garfunkel since 1970 and never tire of hearing them. Thank you
I like that she isn't interrupting every 10 seconds and is actually reacting to the music, but at the same time ... I don't think I've ever stopped a song I'm listening to for the first time and going back to listen to a harmony again, cutting out the flow of the song... :)
This is my favorite Simon & Garfunkel song. My family had moved from California to New Jersey in 1968 when I was a Junior in High school. When this song came out it reflected the angst(?) of my feelings of being so far away from what I knew as my home. I feel it every time I hear this song.....and that's a good thing(mostly)
My favorite, too...there a dozens of second favorites.
Art Garfunkel gets slept on by too many because Simon was his partner. His voice on Bridge Over Troubled Water alone is worth the price of admission alone and he did some really good solo work.
Art - True Talent! ❤ He'd simply stand😢there with his thumbs in his belt loops, open his mouth, and melodious praise would simply fall forward to your ears! No strain or force, just God given beauty!
Saw Simon in concert when he was touring the "Rhythm of the Saints" album -- the "Born at the Right Time Tour." He had an amazing band, but then he also did a set where the band retired and he came out with just his acoustic guitar to the apron of the stage and did some unplugged songs. He did this one and for the drum hit after the "lie la lie" the audience went "Tschhhh!" It was a great concert and that was an especially cool moment.
This is one of the best recordings of the era.
Some songs can drop you right back at that exact time. So long ago and yet like yesterday. The grey figures in the misty rain, my memories.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Music and lyrics.
These guys were only in their 20s when they were making this iconic, almost otherwordly music.
This was one of my mom's favorite songs by them. Her and I was able to see them in concert when they did their Old Friends Tour in 2003. I am 33 years old now and will always listen to and love their music!
First concert I ever went to - 1980, Simon & Garfunkel in Central Park. I was 12, went with the parents. 500,000 people there!
These are some of the most beautiful, meaningful, deep, artful and poignant lyrics I've ever encountered. The way you zipped through them without taking them in was down right disrespectful. With quality lyrics, take your time, let them wash over you, let them sink in. Experience what they're offering. You'll be better for it.
My favorite of theirs
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the chorus of "lie-la-lie" isn't commentary on the fighter's convictions but is just a place holder. They were going to take it out, but decided to just leave it in.
A perfect song. Love it.
They have a very distinct sound, unmistakable. I saw them when I was very small, but barely remember it. Thanks for your reaction!
They had some of the best harmonies. Paul Simon is a very talented songwriter and musician.
Back in high school (the 70s) our english teacher had us write reports using their lyrics as poetry.
This is my favorite S.G song.. the multiple instruments building up to crecendo.. Love it.
This song resonated with me so much, when I was still at school, that this was the only song I learnt the words off by heart.
IMO the greatest crescendo in rock music - reputedly inspired by the ending of The Beatles' "Hey Jude". The addition of the deep brass (tuba?) at the end of it is the cream on the cake (and the cue for when it's about to end!) Perfect use of vocals to create a scene (especially the "and cut him" like). Try their song "The Only Living Boy i New York" - a deeper cut but IMO one of their finest tracks.
Every song on this album is killer.
The Concert in Central Park is epic.. I wore that one out
You are so sweet about how you reacted to this wonderful song. I had this album as a young teen and listened to it over and over again. The Boxer was one of my favorites.
🇨🇦 Dayum, I thought you had already reacted to this ! This one is my absolute favourite S & G songs !
Paul's "Peace Like a River" also has some great guitar playing. He referred to it as some of his best.
One of their greatest of my teenage years. Their song "Punkys Dilema", is a humorous song. "Cloudy", is a very pretty song, remenicent of the times, and I know you would really enjoy, even though it is a bit short. Very lite and airy.😊
For Emily Wherever I May Find Her
@@StanEngland Hey, Stan! I have all of their songs, mostly on the original viynl. I am still enjoying their music, and always will.
Great music, my friend!😊
One of my favorite Simon and Garfunkel songs. I read somewhere that there is a significance that the chorus uses the word, "Lie."
@@silencesfell but if you listen to the words of the song and their meaning, it is rather appropriate, whether he meant it or not.
this is my favorite song by them, so glad you're reacting to it
The writing and lyrics of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's voice are a tough combination to top.
There’s great music in all eras, but some of the greatest came out of that time.
Another classic from my childhood (must be getting old). This LP has many all time standards and not a bad song on it.
thank you for choosing this. it was a favorite of Mom and I. I lost her in December, snd hearing this brings me back to all the times I listened to and sang it with her through 47 years. thank you
The definitive Simon and Garfunkel song. and can we all appreciate the work and dedication it took? Months in the studio, experimenting and perfecting every note. Spending tons of money, paying for time and talent to create a masterpiece. now, people buy an electronically generated drum beat, Throw some insipid lyrics on top of it. Get the autotune going and call it a song.
For some reason, this song and "America" always take my thoughts back to my college days (yes, I'm that old) more than any other music from that time. Absolutely love both of them.
That bass harmonica snorting around down there is so unique! Love it!
Probably the best cover version of this is Shawn Colvin and Alison Krauss doing it at an event honoring Paul Simon. The great Jerry Douglas on the Dobro.
I was at a rehab where there was music playing and I was singing along. One of the guys asked me if I was a Mumford and Sons fan(it was their cover) and I said no, I’m a Simon and Garfunkel fan. He said who? I said they wrote the song, check them out. Go back to the source dude. The rehab was physical therapy after a stroke, just to clarify.
Truly sad, but funny.
You reactions make my heart sing and glow. You pick out and appreciate all that i do. It is a joy!
This and “Time” by Pink Floyd are the two best songs from that era of incomparable talent.
This is an incredible masterpiece. Just a gorgeous and beautifully emotionally song in every way. Total perfection.
you should really do the entire album "Bookends". my favorite of theirs....it was recorded just before this one, both in 1970
They started working on “Bookends” in ‘66, recorded most of it in ‘67, to finish it up and release it in ‘68. So it was released a couple years before “Bridge”. I agree that it’s probably their best work though, even though these two are hard to choose between in my opinion.
they sounded great in concert in my 750 person college gym back in the 1960's
I saw them in Forest Hills Stadium in New York City in August 1966. Just the two of them on an otherwise darkened stage, Paul with his Martin guitar . Entirely acoustic. It was wonderful.
Love the harmonies and the instrumentation, with the guitars in the beginning and the orchestra on the last part,
Of course, Paul & Art is a world champions duo when it comes to vocal harmonization! Few in the history of music have been able to reach such a level. Now someone may not like it, but as a metalhead I will write 🤘🤘🤘 🤣🤣 - ABBA, Bee Gees, maybe Hart, Jacksons5, Chicago, Kansas. They could do it too, but of all of them I put Simon & Garfunkel in the first place... except for other songs - The sound of Silence, Bridge over troubled water, Scarborough Fair, Mrs. Robinson.
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I was at a basement party in high school when this came out and a friend brought his brand new copy, stuck it on the record player and brought the various conversations to a halt while we all listened to the whole album. One of those indelible memories from 55 years ago. I still listen to this album, one of their best in my humble opinion. Old Friends and Bookends now, at my time of life, disturbingly relevant.
classic song-grew up listening to this-good mix of voice and gentle music-very folk like.
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What a beautiful song. Emotional every time.
Thank you Mike. Beautiful song and beautiful harmony. 😊
The great Hal Blaine (Wrecking Crew) on percussion.
In the presents of greatness and you felt that. Great reaction👍
One of those albums: everyone should have it on their shelf. Once you have it: you'll never sell it. A classic. No matter what genre you listen to, preferably:
this one is a must have. We translated it in english lesson, here in Germany.
Wonderful to here such comments about a duo who are a permanent part of the Patchwork Quilt of Music. And such an unalterably integral part of my rise to manhood...which will possibly be completed before I die *big smile*.
My late brother Matthew and I would sing their songs. That's how we learned to harmonize. He was a tenor and I am a baritone..I think of him when I listen to Simon and Garfunkel
Thanks Mike.
I remember when this came out and owned the album. I liked the slow increase in volume during the song.
"America" is another great storytelling song of theirs, worth to check out.
The orchestration is really exceptional
Paul Simon wrote this when he was 17..
More like 28. He was born in 1941. The song is from 1969.
I sang this in a high school talent show in 1971 with a friend that played the guitar.
A classic ❤❤❤
I'VE ALWAYS WONDERED IF THERE'S ENOUGH , LIE LA LIES . IN THIS SONG ! MAYB THEY SHOULD ADD SOME MORE !
My favorite Simon and Garfunkel song
You're also a gorgeous Juliard trained opera singer, Maggie!!! 🤟🫶🥰🌹
Thank you for being so sweet! ☺️👍🙏
@@maggiereneemusic You're welcome, dear Maggie!! ❤️🌹
How could I not come when I saw that you were reacting to my favorite S & G song?!?!
Welcome. 😊
@@maggiereneemusic , right back at ya 🤩
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If you want to hear stunning, check out Scarborough Fair/Canticle by Simon and Garfunkel. Heavenly.
Granted...their voices blending together is magical. And the music building up is to a crescendo is awesome. But you're not paying attention to the lyrics! The lyrics are the best part of the song!
Causing me to reminisce.....pretty much the epitome of my younger wandering days 🤔🤔🤔🙏🙏🙏🎼🎼
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I feel so lucky to have been born in the 50s and ex[erienced the wonderful music of the 2nd have of the 20th Century.
You should definitely listen to Bridge Over Troubled Waters by S&G. Art Garfunkel has such a lovely tenor voice and he sings solo apart from some of the last verse.
A prime example of not having to experience a song to be able to convey it to an audience. I don't believe that any human alive has thought of Simon or
Garfunkel as boxers, yet, until the theme from Rocky, or Eye if the Tiger, this was the most famous boxing song I can think of, and is a genuine classic. I love that you really felt this song as well. Both Simon and Garfunkel seem to be in retirement, and I wish them both well.
Simon just released an album. After a nice interview with Stephen Colbert, he performed one of the songs from it. He is a consummate artist, not afraid to experiment, as he thinking deeply and innovatively about every aspect of his creations.
One of my favorite of simon and garfunkals that and scarborough fair.
Yep, "whores". That's what women of the night were called back then, long before someone came up with "ho". The word is part of the gritty reality of the song's topic. Sometimes you just gotta sing the words, even if they are unpleasant - a certain John Lennon song from the 70s comes to mind, one that starts with the word "Woman" and leads to a much harsher word than "whores" (I'm not writing it only because I don't want you to get a community standards strike from UA-cam). Ironically, when I was 7 and my sister was 10, we used to sing along to the entire Bridge Over Troubled Water album while playing air guitar on our toy badminton rackets. The back cover of the album had all of the lyrics printed, and we sang all of them, although we didn't have the damndest idea what "whores" were......
Paul Simon has said he used the La La's as a placeholder until he could find a lyric to stick there. But he never did and that's how the LaLa's got there. Years later he said he really appreciated it because everyone sang it wherever in the world he was. There is a documentary on the Making of Bridge Over Troubled Water album. Their sound is each (Artie and Paul) recorded the song separately then on the same microphone together. Roy Haley was their producer and engineer who insisted on 1 microphone due to the blending of their voices was unique. Their masterpiece is Bridge Over Troubled Water and both don't think they could top that album so their wasn't a lot of incentive to patch up their differences and make another record. Their are so many hits off that album (Bridge, Cecilia, The Boxer, El Condor Pasa, Bye Bye Love, Frank Lloyd Write, and more).
I hope you will dive into Paul Simon's work after this. "Graceland" is a pivotal album, both for Paul Simon himself and for the rest of us who look to music as a way to understand the world. Beyond that is "Rhythm of the Saints." And then the rest of his career. Please, though, explore "Graceland."It's one of those albums that cannot be ignored.
This song is great live with an additional verse, but don't remember words exactly. Their voices on stage mix even better. No processing going on. This is my favorite S&G song.