"The sound of silence ", "Scarborough Fair, "I am a rock 🪨 ", Cecilia, their catalogue of songs 🎵 is virtually endless, absolutely 💯 still love ❤️ them
@@sandyshoenberger2697I won't laugh, I think that's a truly beautiful thing! ✌ I personally enjoy listening to songs in languages that I don't understand, sometimes , just so I can enjoy the musicality without having my emotions or my intellectual side activated...
@@sandyshoenberger2697 that's why I love listening to world music. I discovered a band from Brazil , that harmonizes much like Crosby Stills and Nash. Even though i don't understand Portuguese, the instrumentation and harmonies are simply exquisite. They're called Boca Livre ( translates to "Free Voice" in English ) , I highly recommend checking them out. A great starter song would be "Caxanga" or, "Oriente"--- you should be able to find them here on UA-cam.
It's especially hard to classify this song. It's simply a beautiful song. "El Condor Pasa" which means "the condor passes" is an old Peruvian folk song. You can hear that in the way the music has that Peruvian indigenous sound in the guitar and the flute. The English lyrics are different than the Spanish. It remains a popular song, with the Spanish lyrics, in Latin America.
Paul Simon is singing the lead on this song. Both guys can sing well. Art has an amazing tenor voice. Paul doesn't have a particularly unique voice but is good nonetheless. This song comes from their great Bridge Over Troubled Water album, their last album.
"a man gets tied up to the ground, he gives the world its saddest sound" ... our day to day life ties us down to the less important imaginings of the heart
Simon and Garfunkle songs are timeless, beautiful classics. Paul Simon is singing lead here with Art in the background. I am always drawn to the deeper, more depressing songs than the happy ones - lol. My favorites are "I am a Rock", "The Boxer" and "Sounds of silence". Many people consider Dylan the 60's American poet, but I much prefer Paul Simon. His lyrics are beautiful, deep and relatable. Please check out Paul's solo Materpiece, "Graceland". The album has a fascinating back story, and the title song is my favorite on the album You reviewed "Call Me Al" earlier from this same album.
Brilliant choice of words. It is art. But it is also paul. It is a singularity. There aren't a million songs that sound like it. Sui generis. Watermark is Garfunkel's solo masterpiece, paying homage to Jimmy Webb, and giving them a beautiful voice. Paul's Graceland is another tour-de-force.
So much to explore ,Biz. the rabbit hole is long and winding. You gotta check out Paul Simon's Graceland album. Find some old live videos if you can from the concert in Zimbabwe Africa in 1987.
Holy cow Biz! You keep reacting to ALL my favourites! AMAZING! Im home sick from work, so I’m REALLY enjoying your reactions! Thanks again! Peace and Blessings from Australia.
Paul Simon wrote the English lyrics to a Peruvian orchestral composition based on traditional Andean music. "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" follows "Bridge over Troubled Water" on the album, which I was listening to on a hand-me-down in the eighties. "Cecilia" comes next, which could be taken as a joke if you know that song. Side two kicks off with "The Boxer" and "Baby Driver", so more than good reasons to flip the record over there. The songs on that album were getting radio airplay deep into the seventies. Check out any of those songs you haven't already and also check out "Homeward Bound" among other of their timeless classics.
Most of this is Paul singing (though it's Art on the "Away, I'd rather sail away" bridges). So many good songs from this duo - "The Only Living Boy in New York" is an often overlooked gem. My favourite solo Garfunkel song is his cover of Van Morrison's "I Shall Sing".
When this song was still recent, while in HS I did a slide show to it for multi media class. teacher didn't get it but most of the class did. May still have the slides.
Someone said it, but I'll reiterate: You MUST react to this. This exact title, too. I have to see you see it. Paul Simon - Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (from The African Concert, 1987) Thanky 💖💋
Andean blues! Great pick. The original song is traditional Peruvian folk music, no lyrics. The inspiration for the original music was a story about a group of indigenous mine workers harshly exploited by the mine owner. On the day the owner died a condor soared overhead and the workers took it as a sign of liberation. VERY rough summary.
This was written by the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles for musical theater in 1913 and is based on traditional Andean music. It's been covered widely. When Paul Simon heard it from a touring Peruvian music band they told him it was a traditional tune but that was not the case. So he took the tune and wrote these English lyrics for it. Later he found out that it was copyrighted in the US by Robles. They settled a lawsuit amicably. ~~~ "Homeward Bound"; "Only Living Boy in New York."
"A man gets tied up to the ground, he gives the world its saddest sound" .. it's a funeral dirge. When a man 'gets tied up to the ground' (buried) he 'gives the world its saddest sound' (his family and friends weep)
If you love this, then don't miss its touching sister song, "Duncan." Both use gorgeous Peruvian instrumentation. In concert, Paul Simon often combines the 2 songs into a medley
You know, Polo, sometimes we need to go up on a mountain and sit with the sky because we need to clear our heads or our hearts and just...be. When I listen to this song, I see a person sitting high on a mountain overlooking a deep, green valley with a fine breeze in their face and a single large bird riding the thermals higher and higher into the sky and wishing, just for awhile, they could fly like that. And if you haven't already, you've GOT to check out Paul Simon's Graceland, the song, heck yeah, the entire album!
The "schlyrics" you pulled up have a mistake in it. It should say (if you listen to it you can verify what I'm saying), "I'd rather be a forest than a street" (not "tree"). You're right, you need the schlyrics but you've got to have the correct schlyrics; the meaning changes with the correct lyrics.
"The sound of silence ", "Scarborough Fair, "I am a rock 🪨 ", Cecilia, their catalogue of songs 🎵 is virtually endless, absolutely 💯 still love ❤️ them
First!!
I've always found this song to be haunting...
Turns out the melody is actually a traditional Peruvian folk song, and Paul Simon added lyrics..
You might laugh but Paul Simon is the artist that got me listening to music from other countries, just because of this song!
@@sandyshoenberger2697I won't laugh, I think that's a truly beautiful thing! ✌
I personally enjoy listening to songs in languages that I don't understand, sometimes , just so I can enjoy the musicality without having my emotions or my intellectual side activated...
@@lisarainbow9703 WOW! I never thought about that, but it's so true. Just to be able to listen to the instruments or hear the voices is such a treat!
@@sandyshoenberger2697 that's why I love listening to world music.
I discovered a band from Brazil , that harmonizes much like Crosby Stills and Nash. Even though i don't understand Portuguese, the instrumentation and harmonies are simply exquisite.
They're called Boca Livre ( translates to "Free Voice" in English ) , I highly recommend checking them out.
A great starter song would be "Caxanga" or, "Oriente"--- you should be able to find them here on UA-cam.
It's especially hard to classify this song. It's simply a beautiful song.
"El Condor Pasa" which means "the condor passes" is an old Peruvian folk song. You can hear that in the way the music has that Peruvian indigenous sound in the guitar and the flute. The English lyrics are different than the Spanish. It remains a popular song, with the Spanish lyrics, in Latin America.
Thank you ❤
Paul Simon is singing the lead on this song. Both guys can sing well. Art has an amazing tenor voice. Paul doesn't have a particularly unique voice but is good nonetheless. This song comes from their great Bridge Over Troubled Water album, their last album.
"a man gets tied up to the ground, he gives the world its saddest sound" ... our day to day life ties us down to the less important imaginings of the heart
Simon and Garfunkle songs are timeless, beautiful classics. Paul Simon is singing lead here with Art in the background. I am always drawn to the deeper, more depressing songs than the happy ones - lol. My favorites are "I am a Rock", "The Boxer" and "Sounds of silence".
Many people consider Dylan the 60's American poet, but I much prefer Paul Simon. His lyrics are beautiful, deep and relatable. Please check out Paul's solo Materpiece, "Graceland". The album has a fascinating back story, and the title song is my favorite on the album You reviewed "Call Me Al" earlier from this same album.
My top four lyricists are Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot and Al Stewart. I'd put them on a songwriters Mount Rushmore if I could.
@@taun856 Totally agree. Good choices.
I've listened to this song SOOOOO many times and STILL love it!
Brilliant choice of words. It is art. But it is also paul.
It is a singularity. There aren't a million songs that sound like it. Sui generis.
Watermark is Garfunkel's solo masterpiece, paying homage to Jimmy Webb, and giving them a beautiful voice. Paul's Graceland is another tour-de-force.
So much to explore ,Biz. the rabbit hole is long and winding. You gotta check out Paul Simon's Graceland album. Find some old live videos if you can from the concert in Zimbabwe Africa in 1987.
I always thought this is a great song. 🎶🎶🎶👍
Holy cow Biz! You keep reacting to ALL my favourites! AMAZING! Im home sick from work, so I’m REALLY enjoying your reactions! Thanks again! Peace and Blessings from Australia.
Paul Simon wrote the English lyrics to a Peruvian orchestral composition based on traditional Andean music. "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" follows "Bridge over Troubled Water" on the album, which I was listening to on a hand-me-down in the eighties. "Cecilia" comes next, which could be taken as a joke if you know that song. Side two kicks off with "The Boxer" and "Baby Driver", so more than good reasons to flip the record over there. The songs on that album were getting radio airplay deep into the seventies. Check out any of those songs you haven't already and also check out "Homeward Bound" among other of their timeless classics.
The whole album is great - "Only living boy in New York", "So long Frank Lloyd Wright"... wonderful stuff
Most of this is Paul singing (though it's Art on the "Away, I'd rather sail away" bridges). So many good songs from this duo - "The Only Living Boy in New York" is an often overlooked gem. My favourite solo Garfunkel song is his cover of Van Morrison's "I Shall Sing".
The Only Living Boy In New York City is what's next from Simon and Garfunkel! 😊
When this song was still recent, while in HS I did a slide show to it for multi media class. teacher didn't get it but most of the class did. May still have the slides.
One of Art Garfunkel solo songs, All I Know
When are you going to do Scarborough fair???? I'm waiting...😂
Can't go wrong with more of them. Including Paul Simon solo. Great reaction!
Someone said it, but I'll reiterate: You MUST react to this. This exact title, too. I have to see you see it.
Paul Simon - Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (from The African Concert, 1987)
Thanky 💖💋
This song will make you dance, not in the beginning, but it will make you dance
Andean blues! Great pick.
The original song is traditional Peruvian folk music, no lyrics. The inspiration for the original music was a story about a group of indigenous mine workers harshly exploited by the mine owner. On the day the owner died a condor soared overhead and the workers took it as a sign of liberation. VERY rough summary.
Haven’t heard This one in a long time - isn’t it great? Went thru a long Simon & Garfunkel & then especially Paul Simon phase
This was written by the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles for musical theater in 1913 and is based on traditional Andean music. It's been covered widely. When Paul Simon heard it from a touring Peruvian music band they told him it was a traditional tune but that was not the case. So he took the tune and wrote these English lyrics for it. Later he found out that it was copyrighted in the US by Robles. They settled a lawsuit amicably.
~~~ "Homeward Bound"; "Only Living Boy in New York."
Love this beautiful song. I'm half Peruvian and this is from an old Peruvian folk song
"A man gets tied up to the ground, he gives the world its saddest sound"
.. it's a funeral dirge. When a man 'gets tied up to the ground' (buried) he 'gives the world its saddest sound' (his family and friends weep)
For solo Garfunkel, try “99 Miles from L.A.” which is a great driving song, a highway song.
They are unique. The songwriting of s as always perfect.
This one was sung by Paul with Art doing background vocals.
This is a good Journey. Memories positive happing
If you love this, then don't miss its touching sister song, "Duncan." Both use gorgeous Peruvian instrumentation. In concert, Paul Simon often combines the 2 songs into a medley
Simon is the whole shit going on own
Beyond "Bridge Over Troubled Water," my favorite solo Garfunkel is "All I Know". I recommend it!
Long live Perú 🇵🇪. The andean flute is magic and peaceful.
They are true minstrels
this is my all-time favorite song. I have the music tattooed on my arm.
Love ya Biz. Thanks.
I always liked “Dangling Conversation”
One of their underplayed masterpieces. Try "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright".
You know, Polo, sometimes we need to go up on a mountain and sit with the sky because we need to clear our heads or our hearts and just...be. When I listen to this song, I see a person sitting high on a mountain overlooking a deep, green valley with a fine breeze in their face and a single large bird riding the thermals higher and higher into the sky and wishing, just for awhile, they could fly like that.
And if you haven't already, you've GOT to check out Paul Simon's Graceland, the song, heck yeah, the entire album!
A song about being free.
The "schlyrics" you pulled up have a mistake in it. It should say (if you listen to it you can verify what I'm saying), "I'd rather be a forest than a street" (not "tree"). You're right, you need the schlyrics but you've got to have the correct schlyrics; the meaning changes with the correct lyrics.
Nazareth - Waiting For The Man, you won't regret it
Somebody should react to "Late in the Evening" by Paul Simon. You could be the first.
can I make a suggestion? Cee Lo Green and Daryl Hall - I Can't Go For That 43 million views. and Absolutely Awesome live performance