Sound of Silence played on the Yamaha PSR-S900

The Sounds of Silence is the song that propelled the 1960s folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel to popularity. It was written in February 1964 by Paul Simon in the aftermath of the November 22, 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

The song features Simon on acoustic guitar and both Simon and Garfunkel singing. It was originally recorded as an acoustic piece for their first album Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. but on the initiative of the record company was later overdubbed with electric instruments and rereleased as a single in September 1965. The single reached number one on New Year's Day 1966 and was included in the 1966 album Sounds of Silence.

The song was originally called "The Sounds of Silence" and is titled that way on the early albums in which it appeared and on the single. In later compilations it was retitled "The Sound of Silence". Both the singular and the plural form of the word appear in the lyrics. In his book Lyrics 1964--2008 Simon has the title in the singular.

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[25nightjar]

what syle was you using its great.

[kevyk45]

Hi 25nightjar

Thanks so much...the style used was the standard one on the PSR-S900...but seeing as I have sold that keyboard, I can't inform you what is was, sorry

Regards

Kevin

[NancyMbWpg]

Hello Kev --just listening to you play this one and I really love this oldie --thanks so much for the lovely channel comment --actually -I don't consider myself accomplished at all --just trying my hand at a keyboard turned horizontally instead of vertically lol.... and altho the right hand is not too bad.. the left is still a big challenge --oh I love your cover on this song --great "!!

[kevyk45]

Hi Nancy

You look very comfortable with your playing...keep up the geat work

Regards

Kevin

[dweyn34]

You play that song really good & the video is excellent! Its my favourite instrumental version of the Sound of Silence on here.

[kevyk45]

Hi dweyn34

Many thanks for taking the time to watch and listen...greatly appreciated...and welcome to my channel

Regards

Kevin

[MartysRadioseite]

great Video. graet Music

I play Yamaha PSR 76 but your´s better

greetings from Germany

Marty

[KrisPSRS900]

Kevin, nice video, of course, also very nice played!

[kevyk45]

Hi MrGummilinse

Thanks alot for your comments

Regards

Kevin