This is a man jamming out with his guitar, pouring out a piece of his heart and soul, sharing that with anyone who chooses to listen. It's about the love of the music, the meaning, the message.
+Cara Woodson I AGREE. This his a musician interpreting a song, making it his. Feeling it. If a connection is established in the end with the public, that's another matter. If there was no original and this was the first to appear, I'm guessing people would love it. The unfairness of it is that is not the case. And a first love was established when Simon and Garfunkel opened their mouths back in '64.
+Cara Woodson EXACTLY! As a musician, I think I enjoy this guy and his guitar so much because of just that; everything is slave to story. And this guy tells the most heartfelt and genuine stories. You can have the best players in the world, but if they can't communicate through their instruments, the music is empty.
This is such an intense and honest cover version. It is not about being better than the original, it's about honoring the original by giving such a sincere performance. Good for you, Passenger.
I don’t think that’s the BEST thing about this performance. Due to the song’s title ‘The Sound of Silence’ it’s befitting in 2 aspects that he asked, and they obliged - giving both him and the song the respect they each deserve!
But when music or cover is sooo waw (no word is enough to describe this performance) and i m speechless looking at this TH-cam vidéo i can’t imagine how much he kept the entire audience in his hand ! What an artist 😍😭
@@anthonygallegos5826 I love to listen to covers of this song, and ofcourse EVERYone is doing DISTURBED's version.... but I am noticing that too many peops are NOT aware of who actually created this MASTERPIECE out of a great song.
Man, when he drops “can’t you see that we’re lost” at the end, it really looks like he’s about to tear up. Totally immersed in the song and the moment. Gets me every time.
I've had some of the best nights of my life at Passenger concerts. Mike is a man of genuine talent and has a heart of gold, I've never seen such lovely transitions and how he has a gift of moving the audience. I remember the beginning chords of "Sound of Silence", how you could drop a pin and hear it over the guitar, and how it crescendoed, hundreds of hands clapping in sync and singing. I even met him after one concert, and how humble this man is! Like he didn't affect so many lives! What a wonderful artist, and fantastic guy!
People need to stop thinking artists make covers to out-do the original instead of just paying homage to a masterpiece. Take it at face value and stop comparing music.
+Marc-Étienne Bernier you should, if u havent already, listen to disturbeds cover of this song. it is brilliant. the voice, the deep voice of david draiman ist just absolutly fantastic and matches the song like even S&G made it in their time. absolutly one of the best covers and emotional covers i heard so far. im glad that i had the chance to hear it.
I don't think his intention was to be on the same level of Simon and Garfunkel. He took one of our favorite songs (even me as a 90s kid) and played a passionate performance that moved me to tears. Us as artists do not try to be exactly like the original artist if we play covers, its to pay tribute to the song because we think it's damn amazing and give it our own spin. I think it's a beautiful thing.
If you think this is good, check out this song performed by a heavy metal / hard rock band, Disturbed. It’ll blow you away. Something you won’t expect.
I started this video thinking it would be just a nice cover. I wasn't prepared. Oh, my God... I wasn't prepared! Watched a lot... cried a little. How can someone, with just a guitar, stop a crowd, and singing a song I already knew, make me cry. Fantastic.
It blows my mind that this song.....this poetry was written 55 years ago....55 YEARS AGO!! Compare this to anything modern written and the simplicity of a guitar and a voice stand out as genius! Simple.....poetry...a guitar...and voice....
OMG I have heard so many good covers of this song BUT Damn I have goosebumps and chills. I am covered in the emotions he poured into this song. Best version Period!!!!!!! Great JOB!
I wouldnt go THAT far. You might like this band, but to say "best of all times"? No. That makes me think the Backstreet Boys are on your list too. (This is a cover song btw)
Guys, calm down! It doesn't matter if this cover is worthy or not, just appreciate a young artist taking pride in an old song, instead he could be singing some miley Cyrus twerk crap but he's not he showing his love for this great classic piece of art.
rose figueira You're so comformist it's disgusting. We got this guy disgracing a classic by singing it with the high pitch of a 13 year old and you're completely okay with that.
Here i am again, years later listening to the sound of silince that echoes my soul over and over again until he stops and yells, "... the people bowed and prayed..." beautiful 😢
Passenger singing my Parents fav song sound of silence. This guy has an amazing tone to his voice I can never listen too long before he has me in tears. That is what is known as unbelievable talent.
The first time I heard this version of the song was when I watched passenger live 7 years ago. It is the first time a piece of music has brought tears to my eyes and made me emotional. I love this outstanding version.❤
He is an amazingly talented song writer, if he writes his songs. I first heard his song Let her go sung by Alex and Sierra on X Factor and was blown away by the song. The thing is once I l started listening to his voice I couldn't finish the song. His voice is jarring and not in a good way imo. Same category as Adele or Fantasia for me, sure they can sing, but their voices are so grating I'll pass.
Bound4Earth Yeah, he does write most of his songs. He actually wrote "Let Her Go" and the whole album it makes part of, all by his own, no help from anybody. I'm actually amused by this, and he's definitely one of the best musicians in this planet.
He fucked up this song though ... The mood of this song is totally different ... Let her go is a good song but this was a total mess up ... I didn't like it ...
one of the best covers and does it so differently with his amazing talent he shows passion love and being i felt every word and im sure alot did..hes amazing!!👌😍❤️
I don't understand the negative dislikes? YOUR a fan of a legend & dedicating your version for him ...i have been a fan of Paul Simon for my entire life & listened to many covers ...all I can say is Paul simon Would be proud of your version same as I am👌🏼
I love this so much! Don't get me wrong, I adore Simon and Garkunkel, and will always love theirs above all others, but hear me out. No it wasn't the greatest rendition, but it was sung with passion and that's the most important part. He told his audience to stop screaming so they would LISTEN TO THE LYRICS. He even said it was his favorite song, and he wanted to share it!
Ava Minutello Yeah, I agree. Unfortunately passion is what the music industry is thoroughly lacking in this day and age, same goes for us listeners, if you think of it.
I could listen to this song a thousand times, which I have. It has a new meaning each time. A nuance you missed before. Each person singing adds just a little bit more to it. A timeless piece that will live as long as there are artists who have a soul and add their own touch to this song.
Mike Rosenberg is an amazing artist who still maintains a closeness with the people who listen to him. Despite becoming more and more well know he still asks for a reasonable price for his concerts. I paid $32 to obtain a ticket to his upcoming concert in Toronto, Canada. So humble and so caring of his audience.
Whoa! He asked thousands of people for a little bit of his Sound of Silence ......... they honoured this until at about 3:25 in, He did that bit of genious and (strummed?) the hell out of his guitar - How would any audience with soul, keep quiet after that ? Do the vocal experts of the world say to keep away from 'cover versions' unless you make it better or unique.....case in point. "Thank YOU so much" Thoroughly enjoyed that, and probably will, many times over x
I don't know who this man is....he crept in with his strings and fooled my ears into listening I thought, maybe I'm wrong but I was not. He took a song, caressed it, and gave it a new meaning.....Much respect....I will learn his name....and search for the strums of this song, whereever I might go.......lame, I know...
Quite poetic. This man is Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger. His song, Let Her Go was a big hit, but once you delve deeper into his other songs, there is so much more meaning. Never woulda expected him covering Simon and Garfunkel, but that just gives him points for being badass af.
This is such a beautiful cover... You can hear the passion and love that he has for this song in his voice. Thee's no way you can do this song just to try and outdo the artist, because the music from the good ole' days is fading and being replaced with cheap plastic superficial songs. Just the fact that someone else appreciates the music of the 60's makes me happy.
Just saw him in concert at 1st ave in minneapolis.When he did this song half the crowd had tears in their eyes. Now that's talent. I don't understand why hes not played on any of our radio stations. I think I need to move.
Over the years I’ve learned that in fairness to myself but more importantly “the Art” comparisons of one artist’s work to another is a terrible thing for me to do. I’m cheated and the artists as well. Doing so would be like comparing apples to oranges or Picasso to Van Gogh! I’ll leave those judgements to Theater critics. Every artist has their own interpretation and would be offended to know that their art was looked upon that way! There’s almost nothing to compare either one to. Heck I’m doing that I might as well compare Dave Matthews to Hendrix. Personally I like them both. They couldn’t sound more individualistic or different!
his voice.. his intonation... his emotion.... Make me remembered my first concert of Art and Paul... Really good job bro.. no joke, truly from my deepest heart. Wish I was there... AFTER EDIT: I was just realize that emotion really really GREAT!!! Best I've ever seen in my LIFE!
I hate that he seems to forget that Garfunkel is the "other half". As an artist, he's got to realize that the song/lyrics are only 1/2 the reason a song skyrockets to a level that this song did....If Garfunkel's voice wasn't singing this song, it wouldn't be the hit that it is.
At first I was like "meh" but then this started to touch me on such a deeper level, and I actually almost started crying. Music is a truly beautiful thing
I’ve listened to S&G since birth (1966), and I think Passenger has done a great rendition. Paul Simon’s words, with Passenger’s own emotion and textures. The acoustic guitar jam inside the body of the song made me think of Richie Haven’s “Freedom”.
Mike is a genius Never heard this man sing a song i song like He pour his heart and soul to who wants to connect to his sound That’s why his music soothes the soul
Privileged to be in the audience at Wembley for the Ed Sheeran concert.. had never heard of Passenger.. this is the most soul soaring version of of this wonderful song I’ve ever heard, we came out of the stadium absolutely buzzing! Thank you Mike
Honestly, I love listening to Passenger when I feel lost, I mostly listen to metal, classic rock, and hard rock, but man do his songs and covers strike a chord with me. No pun intended
I read the comments and if you know passengers music and style then you know that this was true to his style! What a great cover! The connection was fantastic, you could really feel it!
Been listening to this song since I was 6 and Passenger put SO much more meaning into it . Amazing! I feel so honored I got to see him do this song for real, with my 9 year old grandson. ❤️
You talent-less pricks can say what you will, but this man nailed it. Try to do better and I will take my hat off to you. This was a tremendous tribute. Easier to be a critic than a talent.
Ill do better if you can. No? Thought not :D So maybe your opinion is invalid too, and maybe you should hush too ya big tick critic! Maybe, I dont care, just observing..... 2 years later!
Wow….I’ve grown up on the Simon and Garfunkel version but this is also so powerful, I could see the emotion. I agree with what others have said…this isn’t a competition, this song obviously inspired him and he’s performed an amazing tribute x
I don't know why so many people are hating on this, i have heard one song from passenger but holy shit this was good, a cover is a interpretation of a song not trying to replicate the original. And yes the disturbed version is also really good.
Timeless song. If all the musicians would sing this one. Maybe people would get what this is about. Love it. Amd really like your version ❤️. Thank you.
One of my all time favourite songs. You, covering it, you did to it justice with your very unique voice, it did give me the goosebumps! Love to you always. ❤ M.
Who would not want to have there soul caressed by this fantastic piece of music.... we live in an amazing time where a song you've heard 100 times before sounds brand new.
This was the exact moment I fell in love with his voice/music. I was there and hated 'Let her go' because it was on the radio all the time. I remember this song left me speechless and with tears in my eyes. The most beautiful thing I've heard in my life so far. Glad he still plays this one live and that I found this video. Passenger's version is so much more beautiful than the original in my opinion.
This is a man jamming out with his guitar, pouring out a piece of his heart and soul, sharing that with anyone who chooses to listen. It's about the love of the music, the meaning, the message.
This slapped the original in the face..have you heard the original? That was passion..this is stupid
+Cara Woodson I AGREE.
This his a musician interpreting a song, making it his. Feeling it.
If a connection is established in the end with the public, that's another matter. If there was no original and this was the first to appear, I'm guessing people would love it. The unfairness of it is that is not the case. And a first love was established when Simon and Garfunkel opened their mouths back in '64.
+Cara Woodson EXACTLY! As a musician, I think I enjoy this guy and his guitar so much because of just that; everything is slave to story. And this guy tells the most heartfelt and genuine stories.
You can have the best players in the world, but if they can't communicate through their instruments, the music is empty.
Well said
+Matt LeMasters I slapped your mom in the face, fucck off
This is such an intense and honest cover version. It is not about being better than the original, it's about honoring the original by giving such a sincere performance. Good for you, Passenger.
He certainly steps outside the circle, I'm glad he did this cover
So true what you say to me also.
his absolute joy at the crowd being silent throughout the song is the best thing of the whole performance
Driving right there in my soul
I don’t think that’s the BEST thing about this performance. Due to the song’s title ‘The Sound of Silence’ it’s befitting in 2 aspects that he asked, and they obliged - giving both him and the song the respect they each deserve!
Hello Passenger, my old friend. I've come to listen to you again.
Ouch 😂
😂😂😂
Hello kc moyo, my old friend. I’ve come to tell you your comment is irrelevant.
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@@Gerti12738 im in disbelief
This man's heart feels every word, every note, every point. So well done.
exactly!! he sings with his heart and his heart is full of feelings and that is what makes his performance the best ever
It's over the top and doesn't work if you ask me.
horrible, it's like mocking the original song
@@briandoherty245 well who asked you
@@Dewitt-b8n ah mikey did I hurt your feelings?
Most touching version I have ever heard….this guy is driving right into your soul
💯🙏❤️
Before I die, I would love to see Passenger performing 🥺
Where you living? Let's make it happen! I'll come with you cos I wanna experience it too !!!
Shoutout to this amazingly respectfull audience!
GetRealOnline I like his music so much❤
But when music or cover is sooo waw (no word is enough to describe this performance) and i m speechless looking at this TH-cam vidéo i can’t imagine how much he kept the entire audience in his hand ! What an artist 😍😭
holy .. we are still listening to this artist...love his music
The most creative, unique, and heart felt version of my favorite song I’ve ever heard.
One man. One guitar. Just amazing.
I love when an artist is completely lost in the song. One of the best covers I have ever heard. Incredible.
Try listening to Disturbed singing this.
@@anthonygallegos5826 I love to listen to covers of this song, and ofcourse EVERYone is doing DISTURBED's version.... but I am noticing that too many peops are NOT aware of who actually created this MASTERPIECE out of a great song.
@@atennyson4143 Simon and Garfunkel
Man, when he drops “can’t you see that we’re lost” at the end, it really looks like he’s about to tear up. Totally immersed in the song and the moment. Gets me every time.
I am in my mid 60s and I HAVE a great respect for the song and he did it flawless God bless
It's rare that I hear a cover of a classic song and like it immediately. This is one of those times.
I thought for centuries this song can't be done well with one voice only. I have to rethink, you even raised it higher on that legendary base!
I've had some of the best nights of my life at Passenger concerts. Mike is a man of genuine talent and has a heart of gold, I've never seen such lovely transitions and how he has a gift of moving the audience. I remember the beginning chords of "Sound of Silence", how you could drop a pin and hear it over the guitar, and how it crescendoed, hundreds of hands clapping in sync and singing. I even met him after one concert, and how humble this man is! Like he didn't affect so many lives! What a wonderful artist, and fantastic guy!
Amber Brewer
The best comment.
God bless you.
Just magic.
Guy who will be always poor. Refusing to sell his inner to the industry. Respect.
People need to stop thinking artists make covers to out-do the original instead of just paying homage to a masterpiece. Take it at face value and stop comparing music.
yup
It's more of them trying to sometimes recognize the song and give a different point of view.
+Marc-Étienne Bernier So true!
+Marc-Étienne Bernier
you should, if u havent already, listen to disturbeds cover of this song.
it is brilliant. the voice, the deep voice of david draiman ist just absolutly fantastic and matches the song like even S&G made it in their time.
absolutly one of the best covers and emotional covers i heard so far.
im glad that i had the chance to hear it.
Golikol369258 I definitely have and it's amazing!
He is a true singer that can sing live and sound good not many singers can do that today and won't do it.
Yep we need real talented people,rather than crap from TV shows with no talent but lots of technology
I cannot express what thie song means to me, ive listened easily over 1000 times, so impactful
Good, its not just me! He made this song justice, just lost my beautiful golden retriever to cancer only six years old and this song helps so much
I spent a month listening to this son every single day for hours during work or study ,it never gets boring and i always come back to listen to it
And I'm back to listen for many times again.
Passenger is my absolute favourite living artist. I could (and frequently do) listen to him every waking moment, he is a very, very talented man.
I don't think his intention was to be on the same level of Simon and Garfunkel. He took one of our favorite songs (even me as a 90s kid) and played a passionate performance that moved me to tears. Us as artists do not try to be exactly like the original artist if we play covers, its to pay tribute to the song because we think it's damn amazing and give it our own spin. I think it's a beautiful thing.
Catherine Hahn Beautifuuly said. I quite agree!
Why the hell is this beautiful singer underrated??? He’s a master piece. Singing an old classic.
2021 and this song cover still gives me the goosebumps and stillness it's suppose to bring. Love this artist immensely.
2020 still crying ! Passenger’s singer is something precious... a little treasure ... Thank you for existing ❤️
If you think this is good, check out this song performed by a heavy metal / hard rock band, Disturbed. It’ll blow you away. Something you won’t expect.
Sounds about right.
I started this video thinking it would be just a nice cover.
I wasn't prepared.
Oh, my God... I wasn't prepared!
Watched a lot... cried a little.
How can someone, with just a guitar, stop a crowd, and singing a song I already knew, make me cry.
Fantastic.
It blows my mind that this song.....this poetry was written 55 years ago....55 YEARS AGO!! Compare this to anything modern written and the simplicity of a guitar and a voice stand out as genius!
Simple.....poetry...a guitar...and voice....
OMG I have heard so many good covers of this song
BUT
Damn I have goosebumps and chills.
I am covered in the emotions he poured into this song.
Best version Period!!!!!!!
Great JOB!
NO doubt PASSENGER is one of the most talented music artist of all times, I just love everything about his music
ILIOS GARCIA but not this cover
Ilios; Thanks for an educating lesson re. your personal "musicality". - Good job! . . . . . . .
I wouldnt go THAT far. You might like this band, but to say "best of all times"?
No. That makes me think the Backstreet Boys are on your list too. (This is a cover song btw)
Guys, calm down! It doesn't matter if this cover is worthy or not, just appreciate a young artist taking pride in an old song, instead he could be singing some miley Cyrus twerk crap but he's not he showing his love for this great classic piece of art.
rose figueira thanks being one of the grey heart :)
Well said,a cover is an artist rendition of anothers song...plain and simple
rose figueira You are pretty right!
rose figueira You're so comformist it's disgusting. We got this guy disgracing a classic by singing it with the high pitch of a 13 year old and you're completely okay with that.
+Shino Hunter - Turns out people can do covers... however they see fit.... who knew??
Absolute class , Passenger kept me going whilst in Afghan 2013 all them days and nights in the desert great voice great songs
Here i am again, years later listening to the sound of silince that echoes my soul over and over again until he stops and yells, "... the people bowed and prayed..." beautiful 😢
Passenger singing my Parents fav song sound of silence. This guy has an amazing tone to his voice I can never listen too long before he has me in tears. That is what is known as unbelievable talent.
The first time I heard this version of the song was when I watched passenger live 7 years ago. It is the first time a piece of music has brought tears to my eyes and made me emotional. I love this outstanding version.❤
I saw him live and got so excited when he did this song. he's so talented and sadly underrated
you saw him and exited when playing that song? Grammar good or bad, exit and excite kind of different... :)
thanks for being polite about the correction. I fixed it:)
He is an amazingly talented song writer, if he writes his songs. I first heard his song Let her go sung by Alex and Sierra on X Factor and was blown away by the song. The thing is once I l started listening to his voice I couldn't finish the song. His voice is jarring and not in a good way imo. Same category as Adele or Fantasia for me, sure they can sing, but their voices are so grating I'll pass.
Bound4Earth Yeah, he does write most of his songs. He actually wrote "Let Her Go" and the whole album it makes part of, all by his own, no help from anybody. I'm actually amused by this, and he's definitely one of the best musicians in this planet.
He fucked up this song though ... The mood of this song is totally different ... Let her go is a good song but this was a total mess up ... I didn't like it ...
one of the best covers and does it so differently with his amazing talent he shows passion love and being i felt every word and im sure alot did..hes amazing!!👌😍❤️
I don't understand the negative dislikes? YOUR a fan of a legend & dedicating your version for him ...i have been a fan of Paul Simon for my entire life & listened to many covers ...all I can say is Paul simon Would be proud of your version same as I am👌🏼
I love this so much! Don't get me wrong, I adore Simon and Garkunkel, and will always love theirs above all others, but hear me out. No it wasn't the greatest rendition, but it was sung with passion and that's the most important part. He told his audience to stop screaming so they would LISTEN TO THE LYRICS. He even said it was his favorite song, and he wanted to share it!
Ava Minutello Yeah, I agree. Unfortunately passion is what the music industry is thoroughly lacking in this day and age, same goes for us listeners, if you think of it.
I could listen to this song a thousand times, which I have. It has a new meaning each time. A nuance you missed before. Each person singing adds just a little bit more to it. A timeless piece that will live as long as there are artists who have a soul and add their own touch to this song.
Haha no way this is my omegle buddy?
Try listening to Disturbed singing this.
Mike Rosenberg is an amazing artist who still maintains a closeness with the people who listen to him. Despite becoming more and more well know he still asks for a reasonable price for his concerts. I paid $32 to obtain a ticket to his upcoming concert in Toronto, Canada. So humble and so caring of his audience.
Whoa! He asked thousands of people for a little bit of his Sound of Silence ......... they honoured this until at about 3:25 in, He did that bit of genious and (strummed?) the hell out of his guitar - How would any audience with soul, keep quiet after that ?
Do the vocal experts of the world say to keep away from 'cover versions' unless you make it better or unique.....case in point.
"Thank YOU so much" Thoroughly enjoyed that, and probably will, many times over x
i LOVE YOUR VOICE, YOUR TALENT, AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL SPIRT LETS RUN AWAY TO THE PLACE WHERE OTHER LOVING SPIRITS PLAY...
One can see how much deep he feels for the song.
Kind of made him go into trance... Lovely.
I don't know who this man is....he crept in with his strings
and fooled my ears into listening
I thought, maybe I'm wrong
but I was not. He took a song, caressed it, and gave it a new meaning.....Much respect....I will learn his name....and search for the strums of this song, whereever I might go.......lame, I know...
Quite poetic.
This man is Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger. His song, Let Her Go was a big hit, but once you delve deeper into his other songs, there is so much more meaning.
Never woulda expected him covering Simon and Garfunkel, but that just gives him points for being badass af.
Dank_Kitty_Cat Cool, thank you!
+John Bartley
With pleasure.
His voice is so unique.:D You should recognize it out of thousands. ;)
Yeah, but , no....wish I did...
I literally cried. Music is still alive.
Seemingly only through mediocre artists covering the genius of the past.
Tom Bish It is true Simon and Garfunkel are geniusses, but calling The Passenger mediocre is kind of harsh.
This is such a beautiful cover... You can hear the passion and love that he has for this song in his voice. Thee's no way you can do this song just to try and outdo the artist, because the music from the good ole' days is fading and being replaced with cheap plastic superficial songs. Just the fact that someone else appreciates the music of the 60's makes me happy.
There's
I find nostalgia like this bullshit the new songs are pretty good if you choose to look for the good ones
Just saw him in concert at 1st ave in minneapolis.When he did this song half the crowd had tears in their eyes. Now that's talent. I don't understand why hes not played on any of our radio stations. I think I need to move.
No flashing lights. No smoke bombs and no explosions- JUST RAW TALENT
OMG...are cover's like this that make us shiver and believe that the musical quality continues to increase ... just awesome!
i like the disturbed cover more - its got more power - but this one is real awesome, too !!
I can't get over his voice omg
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Over the years I’ve learned that in fairness to myself but more importantly “the Art” comparisons of one artist’s work to another is a terrible thing for me to do. I’m cheated and the artists as well. Doing so would be like comparing apples to oranges or Picasso to Van Gogh! I’ll leave those judgements to Theater critics.
Every artist has their own interpretation and would be offended to know that their art was looked upon that way!
There’s almost nothing to compare either one to. Heck I’m doing that I might as well compare Dave Matthews to Hendrix.
Personally I like them both. They couldn’t sound more individualistic or different!
Paulo Fernandes to answer your question. No
his voice..
his intonation...
his emotion....
Make me remembered my first concert of Art and Paul...
Really good job bro.. no joke, truly from my deepest heart.
Wish I was there...
AFTER EDIT:
I was just realize that emotion really really GREAT!!!
Best I've ever seen in my LIFE!
Passenger plays and sings with respect this touching Sound of Silence! You make it awesome good!
Dank Thalmaray
Thanks Daniel Kinghorn
Thank you Sasha G
Thank you TheHighProphets
Thanks Terabiel
It is what it is. A great song, love and respect has gone over to a new generation.❤️
if only one could harness the power in my soul i felt hearing this version just now for the first time......wow!! just, wow!
2020 and this is still a masterpiece, hats off to the legendary PASSENGER
you mean the legendary Paul Simon, I think. an exquisite interpretation
could not agree more! especially now.
He butchered the original song, he destroyed a masterpiece
2021 and its still holding strong!
@@overratedgob still a mocking of the original
Will never stop coming back to his version of this song. Absolutely beautiful 😍
Still remains one of the best versions of this song.
what an amazing singer he is. How soulfully he sings.
How did we ever live without his music, ,please don't ever stop I would surely die
This may be one of the Best Covers of All Time. Powerful and Absolutely Flawless.
Are you including David Draiman/Disturbed's version in that??????
Shout out to one of the greatest silent sounds that ever lived.
What an amazing cover of a song that I didn't think could be "covered".
I hate that he seems to forget that Garfunkel is the "other half". As an artist, he's got to realize that the song/lyrics are only 1/2 the reason a song skyrockets to a level that this song did....If Garfunkel's voice wasn't singing this song, it wouldn't be the hit that it is.
I reckon he stated the writer of the song. Not the the artists.
Well if you liked this version wait till you hear it done by Disturbed.....mic drop
Disturbed cover is the best one far better than original though original is itself exception. But I really respect this man. He is very talented
@@sushilkhadka2467 Nothing is better than the original.
Heard this sing in so many different version, but this added something new to the whole song. I take of my hat
when covers begin to sound better than the originals, you know that music is progressing...and that's a positive.
At first I was like "meh" but then this started to touch me on such a deeper level, and I actually almost started crying.
Music is a truly beautiful thing
This literally made me cry, his performance was just painfully beautiful--a masterpiece.
I’ve listened to S&G since birth (1966), and I think Passenger has done a great rendition. Paul Simon’s words, with Passenger’s own emotion and textures. The acoustic guitar jam inside the body of the song made me think of Richie Haven’s “Freedom”.
His voice is mesmerizing...Seriously the voice of ages. Incredible
Oh my days, I am crying a river here. Never heard of Passenger before, but boy what a dude.
The fact that this was 11 years ago makes me realise that life is fleeting 🫣
Seems like yesterday
he is feeling the song so so much and his interpretation is full of meaning. He made a great job
Unreal..what a guitar player entertainer and what an amazing voice…you made this song your own….🌈🎶🌈🎶
Mike is a genius
Never heard this man sing a song i song like
He pour his heart and soul to who wants to connect to his sound
That’s why his music soothes the soul
Privileged to be in the audience at Wembley for the Ed Sheeran concert.. had never heard of Passenger.. this is the most soul soaring version of of this wonderful song I’ve ever heard, we came out of the stadium absolutely buzzing! Thank you Mike
Keep coming back to this. Absolutely blows the original out of the water.
This is true talent right here folks. The real thing. You want a real singer who doesn't need a bunch of bullshit to make him sound good? Here he is.
Honestly, I love listening to Passenger when I feel lost, I mostly listen to metal, classic rock, and hard rock, but man do his songs and covers strike a chord with me. No pun intended
Try listening to Disturbed singing this.
Wow, what a version, so personal and passionate, superb and unique!
You can tell how deeply this song affected him as he sung. It electrified the entirety of his soul as he continued on with the words.
I read the comments and if you know passengers music and style then you know that this was true to his style! What a great cover! The connection was fantastic, you could really feel it!
love it he brings that blend of subtleness and cohesion to it. And when he up's the guitar then its a done deal.
That voice, digging it. Great cover
It's my favorite song ever written too, my friend.
Been listening to this song since I was 6 and Passenger put SO much more meaning into it . Amazing! I feel so honored I got to see him do this song for real, with my 9 year old grandson. ❤️
This is such a super rendition, beautifully song, with so much soul so much love
Great rendition of The Legendary song - The Sound of Silence... Just ... Beautiful!
Wow, one of my favorite songs! Great cover, great voice!
You talent-less pricks can say what you will, but this man nailed it. Try to do better and I will take my hat off to you. This was a tremendous tribute. Easier to be a critic than a talent.
Amen
Ill do better if you can. No? Thought not :D So maybe your opinion is invalid too, and maybe you should hush too ya big tick critic! Maybe, I dont care, just observing..... 2 years later!
I didnt like it
I’m so in awe of this young man and his heartfelt passionate interpretation of this great iconic song #perfect
Take a bow
Wow….I’ve grown up on the Simon and Garfunkel version but this is also so powerful, I could see the emotion. I agree with what others have said…this isn’t a competition, this song obviously inspired him and he’s performed an amazing tribute x
This song gives me goosebumps and makes me cry.fabulous song and fabulous guy singing it.go passenger.i love it.xxx
I don't know why so many people are hating on this, i have heard one song from passenger but holy shit this was good, a cover is a interpretation of a song not trying to replicate the original. And yes the disturbed version is also really good.
+imzul Yep, I had to listen again and again. Loved it.
Because he stylizes the meaning out of the song. In other words his singing takes away from the song rather than expressing it.
Simply Fate You are entitled to your opinion. I like it.
imzul
Even better was S&G's version
Fucking amazing
Incredibly good performance! I love it so much!
Timeless song. If all the musicians would sing this one. Maybe people would get what this is about. Love it. Amd really like your version ❤️. Thank you.
He and his voice are absolutely superb....
Thanks thanks, 10 thousand times or more. ..
So much energy and passion this guy is so under RATED
One of my all time favourite songs.
You, covering it, you did to it justice with your very unique voice, it did give me the goosebumps!
Love to you always.
❤
M.
It took a minute, but the passion he puts forth really works for me.
If this song doesn't come from his heart, then he is a great actor. I think he's actually for real on this.
Hi, this is such an emotional cover. You have the most beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing x
Who would not want to have there soul caressed by this fantastic piece of music.... we live in an amazing time where a song you've heard 100 times before sounds brand new.
You been on the weed?
Saw him perform this in Toronto last night. His energy really brought this song to life.
One of the greatest voices of this generation.
This was the exact moment I fell in love with his voice/music. I was there and hated 'Let her go' because it was on the radio all the time. I remember this song left me speechless and with tears in my eyes. The most beautiful thing I've heard in my life so far. Glad he still plays this one live and that I found this video. Passenger's version is so much more beautiful than the original in my opinion.
It´s great. It´s special but it´s one of the most emotional covers i´ve listened to ever
Love this, I watch nearly every friday night and wish i was there :)
...What a feel when u sing Michael...Loved it...!