The Sound of Silence - 2nd Voice Tutorial (Simon & Garfunkel)

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I'm singing the Paul Simon's voice and playing guitar.
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-- LYRICS --
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 sound of silence.

[@stellasy7130]

Tip: if you don't want to get confused by the tune, cover one of your ears, that way you can hear your own voice and not get lost

[@spangelicious]

I can't be the only one that harmonised with this

[@JulienDestange]

By the number of Likes, i can say you are not ;)

[@mickeyoconway4067]

nope. he's a great Paul Simon, is he not?!?

[@mickeyoconway4067]

really brings out the Art Garfunkel in all of us!

[@q_eredaane4906]

this is nearly perfect, no realy wrong notes, only a few tones on the far side of a frequence, but well done, I just searched for the 2nd voice and got a nice version, thank you for the effort, I own the song on paper, and my hearing is absolute, and I could still sing along (but I have to swich the octave a few times, I'm a Bass II so I cant get the higher parts loud and on "full" voice) thanks a lot for the vid ;)

[@banzospod]

Most certainly not. It was just what i was doing when i read your comment.what a great practice post this is.cheers for posting( can you figure our the three parts of helplessly hoping sometime.

[@AyushPramanik]

Can't thank you enough for making this! Maybe I was dumb enough not to look this up a decade ago, but now that I have come across this, it feels no less than a divine miraculous intervention.

[@JulienDestange]

I'm glad it can be useful for some! It's been recorded a long time ago with poor execution, not intended for youtube, but it helped many anyway ^^'

[@yasmilady]

great second voice, i sang with the other voice and the harmony is great!

[@shinodm1]

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

[@belemrocha8084]

Kj

[@kayn3x3]

thx

[@cueshark]

Thanks for this. Helped clear up any confusion about the harmony voice. Nice guitar playing too man.

[@cherylbradley5356]

I certainly found this video useful!!! Been dying to learn this harmony for years to sing along with my sister. What a GREAT job you have done and I love this sooo much!!!

[@oksb5421]

Thank you. I thought I had Simon's part all figured out, but there were a few mistakes I made, so I needed to hear that recording. And I love doing harmony with you, too!

[@spaceromeo]

This version is incredibly beautiful. I've heard the original version too much in my life but finding out about this arrangement has changed my mind forever. The second voice alone brings something so much deeper, romantic and depressive at the same time. Thanks for uploading it, your voice truely amazing. I whish you peace and hapiness for you all guys.

[@Zimisce85]

I really would like to hear the second voice of "Scarborough fair" in the same way

[@Charlotte-fw9fi]

This comment is from 7 years ago but I AGREE!

[@patchanonsoontarodom3364]

@@Charlotte-fw9fi yep me too

[@GeorgyBabukhadia]

I think those 134 people who disliked this video have no idea what is 2nd voice ))

[@danny117hd]

It's close but seems to be missing something. If the video was mixed left right then it would be stellar. I would share it.

[@bacalsojoemer945]

Now its 159

[@antoniojimenezhernando6108]

For me It's sounds even more solemness than the known one. It simplicity makes it sound like if you were lying in a British forest. I have no words, it has really touched me. Love it.

[@MrGobluebilly]

This is great! I ran across it as I started to prepare to sing with my godson. On the original recording, Paul Simon's voice dominates the version that plays in the right channel/headphone. Listening that way his part is much clearer and distinct, although still hard to sing well. I hope my rendition of Paul Simon's harmony is this good.

[@waramusso1636]

A very big thank to you! For the very first time I could "ear" this second mysterious voice! Wonderful!

[@marye93]

Thanks i was always looking for it! I was singing the voice of simon with your version and it sounds pretty cool. Thank you!

[@Starrstock]

Thanks for putting this up. Huge help as I learn Paul's part. Brilliant.

[@OhYaSure]

Thank you for this! This is seriously one of the most beautiful songs I've heard

[@rodkramer2826]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Very helpful and it sounds amazing!

[@anhquanism]

Thank you. I looking for this second voice for long. Your music-ear is wonderful. Thanks again.

[@theguywholeaves]

Our voices fit together like they're born just for this! Thank you!

[@pygmychimp]

Thank you for posting this. I'm having a great time singing over it. Kudos.

[@annanku]

Many thanks Julien for taking the time to create & share this, much easier than trying to work it out from the official version. Thank you. Dave UK

[@nancywarren7331]

I love the honesty of this beautiful voice. Deeply touching❤️💐⭐️

[@fuldespanto]

Julien, I think you nailed it. I got tired of trying to figure it out, and I found your nice and accurate version, thank you!

[@o0SunshineSis0o]

I'm in love with your voice. Very nice and helpful tutorial, thanks.

[@pleasestaydecember.withlov3153]

the dude who uploaded this wasnt singing. the origional song had 2 singers. Simon and Garfunkel. the uploader just edited out Garfunkels voice and left simons voice in.

[@JulienDestange]

Erm... I am the dude who uploaded this, and I played the guitar and sang along with my own voice ;) I have edited out nothing, and I hope Garfunkel has a better voice than what I did when I recorded this hahaha :D Thanks for making me laugh today ;)

[@JulienDestange]

I am very glad it helped you, you are welcome :)

[@pleasestaydecember.withlov3153]

oh shit😂 you sound just like simon. sorry ma dude

[@JulienDestange]

Well, I guess it's some kind of a compliment for me (maybe not for Paul Simon haha :D), no problem mate ;)

[@riverheights7594]

Singing right along with you. Great sound!

[@genej2288]

Just amazing for a karaoke, perfect, thanks a lot, you've got a great voice 😍

[@romypie3725]

Thank you for posting this, I’ve always wanted to learn the second voice of this song. Please, post second voice of other songs as well🙏🏻🥰

[@zakksmith9448]

I love this, I think our voices blend very beautifully. You have done a great job :) Thanks!

[@Bugimonk69]

Thanks for posting this! Working on the song with a friend, and this is helping a lot. Good job!

[@LucasAlmeida-dz5xh]

Practicing harmonizing with this, thank you!

[@CherishedSolace]

I loved this! Thank you so much. I've been trying to learn harmony to different songs to liven up the karaoke scene a bit, so I was happy to stumble upon this. :)

[@carcanveleloy]

A big surprise to find this karaoke. Really exciting experience. I sang Garfunkel's voice, it's so simple and so beautiful what you did it, you accomplish it sounds quite natural, and it is best to feel you're playing guitar and singing beside me. My wife heard us and was fascinated !!! Thanks a lot for your music Una tremenda sorpresa encontrar este karaoke. Realmente emocionante la experiencia. Hice la voz de Garfunkel, es tan simple y tan bello lo que haces, que logras que suene absolutamente natural, y lo mejor es que siento que estás tocando la guitarra y cantando a mi lado. Mi esposa nos escuchó y quedó fascinada !!! Un millón de gracias por tu música

[@elisabethsteber-haaf8447]

Thank you so much! So easy now to practise!

[@StarWarsTrekkie1342]

You don't sound crappy!!! This helped me so much, thank you!!!!

[@dmitriik6911]

Can't thank you enough, this is my and my friend's favorite song - I've been trying to find and learn this for centuries! Thank you so much, God Bless You.

[@JulienDestange]

Pleasure Dmitrii !

[@ThaisM87]

You've done a beautiful job with this song! I caught myself singing 1st voice along with you, loved the final result! :)

[@dyn7g]

Wow, Thank you very very very much! I was looking for this so long!

[@josephmorrell3744]

thank you I really needed this because I'm singing this with my friend in a chorus concert

[@tfung4]

thanks man. I can now practice singing this song thanks to you.

[@johannignazband8038]

Muchas gracias , gran trabajo, thank you very much, very good and great job

[@kevingriffin9893]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. Hard to pick this out from the original, and really tough not to chase the high harmony ~

[@vauclerc]

thank you man, exactly what i was looking for

[@antoniscute]

Thank you SO much for this!!!

[@1DaTJo]

Great job Julian!

[@auralemoine754]

I just love it!!! Thank you....

[@ragnaringibergsson562]

thanks for that. i had a hard time picking out the second part!

[@em97c]

Thanks! This really helped me out!

[@NikHamelin]

Ok, i'll put it in my playlist and I'll begin to listen at it continuosly

[@mariannejacques2070]

J'adore!

[@Infalcon]

Great !!! The perfect complement of my voice. Thanks =)

[@jjpeckel3065]

thank you, very useful !

[@primakrisi]

BRAVO! Thank you, Julien, you helped me a lot ;) And I like the way you sound!

[@SandylovestheBeatles]

it's 6.45 o'clock in the morning and I'm singing along :-) so great!!!

[@clairenachin6894]

Très jolie voix, merci

[@ThePoll321]

Thank you for this i appreciate it so much

[@MrKokss]

wow thanks this is just what I needed!

[@ST1212100]

You are amazing aand thank you very-very much for this. I've tried to make some second voice too, but you've made the right one :D

[@wwaaaaeekk]

Fabulous, thank you very much!

[@danmaodi3940]

this seems a unique version, I'm trying to harmonise with you .. need practice! Thank you!

[@mathiasontheweb]

Merci. Impeccable 👍

[@EpicPlayer3]

helped me a lot, thanks!

[@Flomarrant]

Thank you. I had it but with this video I could test my voice to be sure. Good job.

[@freppoleppo]

thanks you so much! this is so helpful.

[@BunkerOst]

The greatist fun what i ever had in a Karaoke Vision 🌻

[@donufro]

Thanks man this is great

[@elaineanne3637]

Lovely....a great help

[@MrLucasDM]

Thanks a lot, Julien, for that video. ;)

[@chocolatecindy]

This is awesome THANKSSSS

[@pedroalves5114]

thanks bro! that really helped! cheers!

[@sergioantunes8939]

This voice is so nice! It as good as Simon's voice... I came to learn the second voice in order to sing this song in Smule. My recording was perfect thanks to Julien. I even dare to make a third voice. LOL...

[@krause327]

thank you very much for this video!

[@guillermogarcia3670]

Thank you Julien, pretty helpful. I had to really work my voice to hit your key though.

[@TomFremontOfficial]

Great job !

[@monsieurgontrand]

Quelle bonne idée ! Un bonheur de chanter la voix "lead" par-dessus ;)

[@ivoneray1472]

It was pretty good. I liked it!

[@akj827]

Hey, great job Dude! :) Enjoyed so much ;)

[@MasukoMiura47]

It is a pleasure to accompany you

[@porticellomic]

Sorry for my english,,, incredible! It's a different song, but it is the hidden poetry and you're clear and really good,

[@valerieforgeot3618]

Thanks so much !

[@moberg-nuttall]

excellent!

[@balingeris]

Wonderful 2th Tenor

[@21Tylerjosh]

Please make more sounds like this

[@rebel750v4]

Très bien interprété Julien ***** Bravo ....

[@mariocolella3958]

I have sung along to this many times....thanks for posting. I like your guitar as well. Any tabs? Tickles me when people criticize but then don't offer anything better. You said yourself it wasn't perfect however it has served it's purpose very well for me. Thanks again for taking the time to share. There's no statues erected any where in the world to critics......go figure!

[@tuaback207]

Thank you so much!

[@Claviceppa87]

Good job! I use your video to sing the first voice :) thank you!

[@katrinmerde]

this is absolutely great!!!!! tres bien ! it helped me so much practising with my vocals!! (we are a nice duet by the way :p ) could you also please record the 2nd voice of the "while my guitar gently wheeps"? (beatles) if it's no problem for you i mean ... felicitations pour le chanson et merci a tout!!!! :)

[@WeMakeTheFun]

Thank you for this

[@pcsbeat]

Great! Thank you.

[@biotobias]

Perfect!!!

[@OurHavenStuart]

Great work 👍

[@ragnaringibergsson562]

very helpful. thank you.

[@nikanj]

I'm pleasantly surprise a video like this has nearly a million views. I how many people are here to learn harmony and how many poeple were looking backing track to sing along to.

[@carpo1631]

great job!

[@lenthokchom]

GREAT....THANK U.

[@jynx-vu2zc]

so helpful THANKS !

[@JulienDestange]

Pleasure!

[@ManonRoisin]

Merciiiii Julien. Je cherche désespérément la partition de cette chanson (tu connais mon amour pour les 2e voix) et par le plus grand des hasards je tombe là dessus !

[@JulienDestange]

Haha je m'attendais pas à te voir ici sur ce vieux machin !

[@iome8565]

Mi sarà molto utile,grazie molto bella, complimenti.

[@jeanlegastelois1426]

Many thanks, Julien, and bravo for your singing ! I'm so happy to be able to learn that second voice. Merci d'un parisien. Jean

[@waramusso1636]

+Julien C ah on est pas obligé d'écrire en anglais alors? :-)