VOCES8: The Sound of Silence
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2018
- 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.
Andrew Plath I agree! I think Paul Simon was 21 when he wrote it!
You are right sir. Art goes by God and itself. It runs beyond us
Fantastic song. A big fan of Simon & Garfunkel
Indeed.
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.
*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? )
yep, nice arrangement.
Sorry. Don't like this arrangement at all.
anybody else get chills when the bass started singing?
I think I did, but my room is really cold, so were they cold shivers or magical musical shivers? We'll never know!
Chilled from disapointment. Too far from Simon & Garfunkel. Almost a betrayal.
@@flammyyyyy i'm wearing a coat. Still shivers.
@@cchamborant207 but why?
@@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.”
And the harmonic work with the sopranos' minor seconds, it is precious...
The Disturbed version is such garbage.
@@user-xi5el1pc1c :O You come into my house and say such things
@@Madcapredcap Okay keyboard warrior.
@@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..
Low D-flat smooth as velvet. Among the world’s best singers
3:13, Low C# is EFFORTLESS! Amazing bass singer.
Pentatonix-acapella pop group
Voces8-classicaly trained voice
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.
@@charlesperigord1599 At 2:30 there is a bit of beatboxing
@@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.
th-cam.com/video/vHYgW0f3sKE/w-d-xo.html
Voces8 has exquisitely beautiful harmony, but they cannot let that turn into a trap . . .
@@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.
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.
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!
I believe there is an emotional and spiritual element to vocals… Unity in the mood and style of delivery is key.. think of this.. if you had a bunch of ego driven hot shots singing for self aggrandizement, dont ya think this would sound quite different?
No vibratto
Seriously!!! Ever single piece they record is amazing. I was never a fan of vocal only groups, but they changed my opinion on it. I’m such a big fan of Voces8❤ I can listen to their music ever day. Their sound is so soothing.
Einfach nur Klasse solche tollen Stimmen...das ist MUSIK
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.
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.
3:13 Jesus... that low C Sharp is simply spine tingling.
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@@siegeoftruth5996 k
"Yes, it is"
- Jesus
I feel you'd like Voiceplay's rendition of The Oogie Boogie Song from The Nightmare Before Christmas! It's amazing
Love the lift when the tenor takes over the lead from the baritone
Bass, not baritone.
OperaGhost2004 Stop being a pedantic asshole.
Was the baritone that bad?
@@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.
@@OperaGhost-jq8yz Patti is right. That's a baritone, not bass.
Your sopranos are one of the most beautiful voices i have ever heard
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on peut pas dire mieux, vos sopranos sont au TOP
Ich bin sprachlos ob dieser unglaublichen Leistung, mir fehlen die Worte ...
Since my very youth I've loved this song. This performance, though, is outstanding!
Best vocalists in the world. This arrangement is simply stunning.
Wirklich berührend ... Danke für die wunderschöne Version dieses besonderen Songs
"one hour here is seven years on Earth"
*Great, a perfect place to wait for this to get on Spotify"
Nothing touches my heart more than the sound of these pure voices. They sing as one singer. Spectacular. Take my breath away. 💖
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.
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
Goodness, the control. You guys. Wow.
Totally agree. I mean, the arrangement is outstanding, but the vocalists' control and dynamic range are stunning.
Blake's voice is like silk! Goosebumps everywhere!
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!
Merci merci merci j’en ai les larmes aux yeux. C’est tellement beau. Très belle interprétation.
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.
Wonderful bass, lovely arrangement. Thanks for posting!
Bass, not baritone
@@OperaGhost-jq8yz Who are correcting? He said bass.
Beautiful, and prophetic...
I can’t...wow...😲
VERY well trained and talented singers. So much control.
These arrangements are quite mesmerising and take the original songs to a whole new level.
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
This gives me goosebumps. The occasional dissonance fits the message and emotion of this timeless song. Well done!
What an amazing cover of Simon & Garfunkel's masterpiece.
Exquisite... I love the deep rich sound of Jonathan's voice!
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.
Now, THIS is how a cover song should be sung. Love every millisecond of it..
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.
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
Superb. Thank you
adorable in many ways. go on, and please, come to germany, at one stage
That was a religious experience. So captivating, such bliss.
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
Amazing how much talent there is out there. as someone who is tone deaf, this type of thing amazes me.
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.
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.
Voices that blend so seamlessly. Fantastic arrangement. Brilliant idea! I'm looking forward to sampling their other arrangements.
CONGRATS YOU BEAT THE PENTATONIX VERY GOOD ARRANGEMENT......AND YOU ALL KILLED IT
Sois maravillosos, es un verdadero lujo escuchar vuestras canciones. Un saludo desde Madrid (España)
This is literally perfection... can’t get any better for a live version!
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!!
Beautiful! Have always liked this song, brings back lots of childhood memories, nostalgic!!
Thanks!!!
Wunderschöner Chor.
Oh My Goodness. WHAT a version ---- truly ,truly extra-ordinary.
Love how all the different parts have a go at the tune. Gives a great variation to a fairly samey piece. Loved it
Samey piece.???? Have you ever listened to words. I think not........
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!
What a bliss...!!!
Thank you very much for this wonderful version of "Sound of Silence".
Exactly what i was looking for. excellent...beautiful and well-arranged
Splendid! Such beautiful voices.
In absolute awe. Thank you
Voces8 with Alexander L'Estrange = aural bliss! Wonderful!
Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Now that's what I call true art
El bajo es increíble! Lo escucho mil veces sin cansarme jamás!👏👏👏👏👏
absolutely beautiful. such a lovely, pure, resonant tone
Such an awesome arrangement of this song! Beautiful!
I've had a "Top 10 Covers Ever" list going on for some time. And this just in: we have a new number one.
I repeatedly listened to this, such a wonderful harmony of music!
I know that I am back to this again. Haunting, ethereal.
I'm glad I could put a face on that baryton whose voice so often brings me to chills when your choir deploys its harmonies wide across the range.
Pierces the heart with its power and purity.
Amazing version of my favourite song! ❤
One of my favorite songs beautifully performed by one of my favorite groups. Thank you so much. ❤
These guys are so underrated. 👏🏾👏🏾
Magnifique ! Splendide ! Merci !!!
Absolutely mesmerizing!!! Every note, chord, tempo, nuance is spot on!!! Thank you!!!
You bring great joy to our lives. Thank you.
Joy... I feel nothing but joy listening to you!
Love, love, love... That was awesome.
Sam you are incredible! I'm crying. The best I've ever heard. You guys are amazing.
Merveilleux ! Tout en nuances, comme le titre l' impose, "Le son du silence". Arrangement chorale à consonance religieuse...Une interprétation hors norme... J' enregistre et je partage parmi mes amis appréciant le chant chorale. Je rajoute un petit compliment pour les sopranes. A deux, seulement, elles font un travail extraordinaire...
domage que la religion vien tout corrompre !
They make me so very happy!
Whoever arranged this really has his act together. Bravo!!
Brought tears to my ol eyes simply beautiful ☺
I got the chills!! Awesome performance and beautiful voices :) thank you
2:37 gets me every single time. Amazing
Yes, and how about 3:47, too?
3:22
Ethan Searls ä
Man you guys are fam
SAMEEE THE GOOSEBUMPS
Astounding in all aspects of such perfection.
I love the dissonance they pulled out of this song. Like this song is awesome by Simon and Garfield, and somehow a song sung completely different than the original is just so amazing. I think I love both of them because they are almost completely different songs in the ways they sing it. Another glorious job by Voces 8. Also, that base is just ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Garfunkel 🤦♂️
Best version yet!!!!! This is great!
This is absolutely stunning!!! Gives me chills!
I am crying thx so beatiyful song !!!!
Absolutely stunning arrangement. A tour de force.
Salutti, tante grazie, belle canzoni, bon Natale 🎄🎆🔔🌲🎁🧣🎆 Bruselas Bélgica.
Grands grands frissons ! superbe interprétation du Monde du Silence !!! MERCI pour cette Beauté !
Just a superb versions of this classic song.
Wow, wow, wow! This couldn't sound more perfect!
That's really great performance! And I'm really in love with the colour and sound of Sam's voice in "SONGS" in the sentence "people writing songs" - such a heavenly clear tone.
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!