Paul Simon Sound of Silence Ground Zero 9/11 HD

[@susansapp6136]

How he did this without sobbing, I don't know. What a prophetic song!

[@sodastereo79]

Agreed!!

[@onemoretime107]

He's not a bitch, is why.

[@DuncanTulk]

I watch this now and then because I love his/their music. BUT .... this one rips me to shreds. Nearly all of his music is prophetic. Go listen and think.

[@eastcoasterner]

No other musician on this earth, not today or in days gone by can make me feel so much emotion as Paul Simon can. The best of the best.

[@Aviation767]

Charlie Puth See You Again No Rap.

[@Mrbeatles1991]

Personally, I also find the other Paul to be a source of emotion. In my opinion, the two best melody creators of the 20th century.

[@angelmatos9143]

His singing here & at center field at Yankee Stadium are a musical gem. I agree with you

[@93Jubilee]

This, at the site of such tragedy, is especially powerful. Can't help but weep.

[@karinneumann5518]

💯🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@anthonywhite6530]

Possibly the greatest songwriter to ever live.

[@marytesta3003]

Paul's rendition was perfect for this event. I always loved this song but this made me cry in 2024.

[@debbietoornman5780]

The dynamics were marvelous. He knows how to use soft and strong.

[@Parzival224]

Every single chord of guitar Simon touches, a corresponding chord of my soul deeply vibrates along with it.

[@bunsenn5064]

@TudorStephenThat’s how I write songs. The chords, then the notes, then the lyrics just fill in the syllables. I think that’s the order it goes in for many songwriters.

[@theresamills5095]

Muslims.

[@dannydoc1969]

Paul is a native New Yorker and you can see the deep emotion in his face, but he is so much more. He's an American treasure.

[@andreaschlapek9208]

dannydoc1969 a Friends of him died on 9/11

[@theesweetscience2084]

A treasure without a doubt.

[@TOPGEARZ2010]

Agreed ❤❤❤❤🙏❤️

[@eboydell1]

18 years ago today, September 11, 2019. NEVER FORGET!

[@dzl6848]

It's crazy it's 5 more years

[@davidplissonneau5429]

We won't.

[@bbushert]

I remember listening /watching this live, hungover, with my dad. Who passed 3 years ago. I started crying listening to this. It was a special song to us. For my Nana. I love you dad and Nana. I will never forget that morning, despite the many memories plus much more, mainly from my alcohol addiction. Such an amazing one ofba kind version of this song. God damn man

[@johnjuarez8005]

I hope. you have recovered and are well.

[@domcourtney4593]

i went there in 2003 to pay my respects, rest in peace new york city and remember we will always stand shoulder to shoulder England and america

[@RobinWhistles]

"hahn's...are we the baddies"

[@gdbruin777]

I never get sick of this song. A timeless masterpiece. You can find many versions of this and the audience seems to always be mesmerized. Paul, people are listening to your wonderful lyrics.....

[@AshAlmond1]

Paul Simon is a true legend. Great musician and artist. This song is absolutely a masterpiece.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Such is the power of music.

[@sophiemckenzie3868]

I love this song. Nothing beats Simon and Garfunkel. Such a beautiful tribute.

[@428dogfood]

That's genuine emotion on paul's face

[@itsyourboyluca1455]

He is sad because Garfunkel isn't there to sing with him

[@kovvvas]

+ItsyourboyLuca No he isn't. Don't be stupid.

[@kineticmongo4269]

+tbay ..still awake

[@bsg75husker]

+tbay Indeed, such a genuine performance. very small. beautifull, tearshedding

[@MDE-11-84]

tbay This was very nice

[@oashe10]

god this sends chills down my spine. for all of those we lost during 9/11 you will not be forgotten

[@Starduster2000]

Auch nach all den Jahren, ist diese Aufnahme hier, des Tributes von Paul Simon, immer noch sehr gefühlvoll und geht so ins Mark und Bein! Ich bin 36, männlich und schon eine starke Persönlichkeit. Aber das hier, boar da heule selbst ich immer wieder!

[@user-sv4rp4iz81]

I visited Ground Zero, and it was very emotional. People hugged and comforted each other. I will never forget being there. This is a beautiful song, by an incredible artist.God bless to all .❤❤

[@jaysonwilliams3938]

the best performance of Paul Simon, a native NY-er, of his entire career because he sang it with the anger, fright and respect the situation deserved

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

I think his Live Rhymin' album and concert from 1974, is a better performance. I also think he is acting emotional on this performance to pretend to be as involved emotionally as the listeners. Such is his ego!

[@BulletmanDoom]

How could such horror inspire such beauty? That song is more fitting than it's original sentiment could ever have guessed.

[@gordonm.7387]

Music is magical, and music is all things!

[@xpectthedeath]

The song is from 1964 so how can the faked Terrorist attack have inspired this?

[@johne6081]

Pls. explain "faked."

[@xpectthedeath]

Well, the WTC buildings housed government agencies, which moved out a few days prior to the attack. Both towers were designed to sustain hits from bigger and heavier planes wihtout issue. Kerosin can't burn high enough to melt steel yet there was molten steel in the basement of the building. Videos show small explosions from every single floor before the same floor collapses. The towers where falling faster than gravity and the static of the buildings would have allowed. A bit before the "attacks" all firefeighters and rescue teams of nearby stations were called to New York for a "practice" that should happen on the day of the attacks. A building hit as hard as the twin towers would have fallen to one side, yet they fell exactly as a building that is detonated controlled would: straight down. The family of a certain mister Bin Laden was in the US, visiting some high politicians. No civil plane was allowed to fly after the attacks except for one: The private jet of the Bin Ladens flying them home. A few weeks prior to the "attacks" there was noise, dust and building activity as well as restricted acces floors in both towers as stated by persons working there in the offices. Yet when one of them looked into one of the floors where the noises came from out of sheer curiosity, there was NOTHING to be seen from this activities, it was cleaner than a spoon fresh out the dishwasher. And the last bit: The guy that RENTED (not bought) the WTC insured it for 10 times the money he rented it for. When the buildings came down he made a fortune.

[@atomicdeath10]

You do not understand the laws of physics well enough for me to explain to you why the towers collapsed, and why you think you saw "explosions". Please educate yourself, and stay off the tinfoil hat side of youtube.

[@nickyl9040]

I was living in Las Vegas when 9/11 happened and I found myself consumed by this need to get home quickly ,home to my hometown of NYC Since fights were cancelled indefinitely I had to drive 61 hours later I saw and smelled the rubble of the Twin Towers and the vision that was planted in my brain will always remain . Thanks for making me cry Paul

[@debrabebb2076]

I've never known a sadder day. I will never forget 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@darkstar4323]

Love You Paul Simon. You’re forever a legend and a good soul. God bless your soul

[@meergrunde]

In my opinion, Paul Simon It must be awarded the Nobel Prize. His lyrics are profound, poetic, inspiring. Thanks for the video. My regards from Bern, Switzerland.

[@Finch460]

I remember watching this live on tv. It blew my mind then and it blows my mind now. Such power.

[@galloper1]

I keep coming back here to hear this masterpiece.

[@TheirWisecrackingUncle]

This is beautiful, haunting, and sad all at once. His somber performance sums up the sadness we all feel even now.

[@redkop510]

Im watching many moons later...still breaks my heart😞

[@mcrfan343]

Sounds like he sang from his soul. Very touching :')

[@andreaschlapek9208]

mcrfan343 He had Friends among the victims.

[@rickyralte8815]

Beutiful voice,guiters sound beutiful,I'm listentening 2024

[@jeffh7211]

This gave me some goosebumps. M thoughts to all those who perished on 9/11 and to the families who are left, missing loved ones.

[@jeffh7211]

I don't care about the suicide bombers, to be honest

[@miki82ification]

+Jeff H to bad it wasn't an atomic bomb

[@robcol800]

+Jeff H Perished on 9/11 Jeff? Murdered mate... murdered!! by the US government of the time.

[@garyhope6401]

+Rob Hull correct!!!!!!

[@TEAMCREAM_96]

+Rob Hull bush did pearl harbor

[@davedownunder5056]

Very heartfelt, emotional version. He was on the edge of breaking down.Thank you Paul..

[@lianebarrett3352]

Paul, this a wonderful tribute to all the lives lost on 9/11, I was working in Boston Massachusetts that day, we were told to go home by the security office, I listened and left my building others in my office just sat there like they didn’t care people were killed by a mad man.My heart goes to all families who lost someone on 9/11.

[@dingledan1966]

Death is never a pleasant experience when it greets someone we love. That said, to have a mother, brother, wife, or child go to work one day and never return in such a fashion as 9/11 is true horror. I cannot imagine the grief of those who lost family that day. This is such a beautiful and respectful way to and honor the fallen and commiserate with their families. Thank you Paul Simon.

[@hannahbleuharrington4986]

I remember watching this with my mother live. We started sobbing from the first chord. Such a beautiful tribute to those souls lost on that horrible day.

[@cdylan]

Rest in peace all those who lost their lives in these attacks. The world was covered in darkness and evil shadowed over us. Lets hope we can make the world a better place. Lots of love from England.

[@BethinfoWeinstein]

Beth WeinsteinI was there that day, honoring the memory of my brother, Gerard Patrick Schrang, FDNY Rescue 3, lost on 9/11. It was the perfect song, at the perfect time. Even though it nearly brought me to my knees, thank you so much for this heartfelt tribute.1 second ago•

[@bencunningham6298]

+Beth Weinstein The brothers in NY are the best of the best. Sorry for your loss.

[@marklouden1482]

your brother is a hero

[@lorriemamoet9406]

Loss of a brother is so hard. Sorry for your loss

[@nfdfiregirl]

I am very sorry for your loss! Your bother is very much a hero! I am a retired firefighter. I thank him and you for his service and he along with all those lost will never be forgotten. #343 plus all those lost since then. Much love to you.

[@ka74]

My sincerest apologies for your loss. I was in NYC last week and even this long after, it still marked me. NYC is a beautiful (in a very particular way... place)... (Boston arae native... we're all one).

[@seedubhuntx]

Simon did his best And it was amazing

[@cjmillsnun]

Excuse me? He sang the song in remembrance of those who were murdered. And it doesn't matter which side of the fence you sit on. The people who died that day were murdered. I don't think who did it was even in his mind. Just the memory. This isn't the video to discuss who did it. There are others for that. This video is about remembering those who died.

[@matthewcarlon7122]

+cjmillsnun amen, totally agree

[@mikevandervegt]

lmao

[@958rocket7]

Christopher Wang I agree

[@davidrakes3618]

Pure emotion and pure genius. Who could ever ask for more!!!

[@pth6060]

This brings tears to my eyes,Love from Canada.

[@claravela5142]

Peter Thiessen me too. I was in Penn Station that horrible day. and I still crying. God bless you.

[@spbridwell]

Peter Thiessen 9

[@carnivaltriumphhh3604]

Peter Thiessen ya

[@robertmartin8536]

Thank you

[@MerleHeidi]

Paul Simon is a brilliant singer/songwriter, and a great prophet.

[@MaryMRevis-ms4mj]

My God..I'm crying all lover again for this.

[@debbyhrdlicka7045]

The most talented and loved. This song makes me smile and cry.

[@electricneon1014]

One of the few songs that give me the goosebumps.

[@ladouve5523]

+Electricneon same with your cute face...

[@meryjane39]

Only Paul Simon could speak to so many of us on this day.

[@MikeMBurke]

Wow! I have always been a big Paul Simon fan with and without Garfunkel. This performance was so powerful and raw. It came from deep within his heart and is the sound of the emotions so many feel when we remember 9/11. It's amazing how songs from decades ago can be so fitting to events that take place years later.

[@Horiatis76]

I see the humble and the sadness in Paul’s face. Thank you.

[@RosanneMM]

So touching. This video makes me cry and remember. So right for this remembrance.

[@RWROW]

That Paul Simon wrote this song as a young man is so amazing. Most of didn't have a clue about anything and he was writing this song. So glad he did, I will listen to it till I die.

[@heatherjohnson955]

I feel like anyone unmoved or critical of this performance was not alive on this day... Our grief is written all over his face.

[@monikarathbone3478]

Paul at his best, such honesty in his delivery - the emotions on the faces around him tell it all. No glitz, no staage lights, just him and his guitar and that lovely song written by him.💖💖💖

[@deftrascal1626]

I've never realized how beautiful and genius the design of the memorial is, with the water flowing into the dark void at the center, so powerful.

[@SurnaturalM]

I remember going all the way from my small village in Alsace, France in 2011 to pay my respect. American will never forget. We certainly won't forget either.

[@jonclif1]

Thank you Paul Simon, for this and much more.

[@kulturfabrik-tonstudio]

Paul seems so deeply touched by his own song....wonderful and sad interpretation.... who knows, what really happend in NYC but this song might comfort all the people who lost their loved ones. ...heartfelt sympathy....

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

One of the most gut wrenching, heart piercing songs ever to be penned. I fell to my knees listening to this with the pain and sorrow marked upon the faces of those you see here. Everlasting, sad and yet somehow tragically beautiful all the same. i tip my hat to the legend that is Mr. Paul Simon

[@DonaldKing57103]

Moving and inspiring speaks to this tragedy in a unique way. Thanks, Paul. We love you.

[@Freespeech141]

I’m in Australia and stayed up late to watch the memorial live. I knew Paul was going to be there and was intrigued what he would sing. This was perfection! The words took on a whole new deeper meaning. Perfect choice Paul! I’m glad the NY crowd knew the song

[@maryloumarie9829]

Merveilleux, on ne s'en lasse pas...👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@calvinpanini]

There are no words. Beautiful.

[@leifsoderback6461]

If you can't appreciate this as the great music it it is, stay silent

[@unclerudy9797]

Paul is part of New York and always will be... You can hear the shudder of sadness in his voice here.... He plays apart from the some so he can listen to himself as an audience of one, which he can do if you know him.... He gives a part of himself and remains removed....

[@LEFURET55]

Well done, Mr Paul SIMON ! Many thanks ^!

[@johnharp-ux5mh]

The voice of a Angel . We remember them with heavy hearts and wish that war and hate didnt happen anymore. Bless all of the First Responders.

[@bonniechandler]

He knows more than he can say about this. Shivers on multiple layers, this song pointing forward, at its origins, to the inevitability of this event ~ and then echoing back again to its origins and the origins of this event, the seeds that grew into this event. No wonder you look so sad, Paul Simon. A lot of what is said here won't make sense to most ~ but this song, sung here, is incredibly and cryptically astute. So sad.

[@sergeviera]

Many thanks, Mr Simon, for your very moving appeal in this difficult situation.!

[@Tonithenightowl]

Can't believe Garfunkel didn't show up for this. Thank you Paul, you are a true New York er.

[@rebellaniefanclubholstein]

+Tonithenightowl oh, come on....

[@Tonithenightowl]

+Ernst H. You could be right maybe he wasn't asked. Maybe he doesn't sing anymore.

[@TopVersnelling]

+Tonithenightowl Back in 2011, Garfunkel's throat wasn't his best friend. He simply couldn't sing anymore, so that's why he isn't there. He probably wanted to, but other factors prohibited him from going.

[@crazydrummertcir]

+Tonithenightowl Ya man... these gentlemen are getting up their in age and their throats are no where close to being like they used to be. Garfunkel sang the high note harmonies...very big in effecting the voice. His voice has gone down hill. and Simon and Garfunkel haven't performed in god knows how long.

[@Tonithenightowl]

+TopVersnelling All valid reasons which I knew nothing about. Thanks for the info.:o)

[@dapashouk]

Heart felt by someone with a tender heart. Thank your Paul.

[@arturoescalante4843]

picking probably the sadest song Simon ever wrote on memory of the sadest day in USA history , i cry every time i wach this video ....

[@AJ-uh1kj]

What a beautiful, heartfelt rendition. My favorite song of all time.

[@peternewbury4953]

A New York icon, twice now he pulled this off, the other in Center Field at Yankee Stadium. Hard to look classy with a baseball cap and a suit but Paul pulls it off.

[@Blacky474]

He's one of the very best singer songwriter's that ever come out of America, his songs would move a rock. Paul Simon's music is a gift to this world.

[@mrg3440]

This is a great song that I love, and it is very intelligent and poetic. The song uses the imagery of light and darkness to show how people's ignorance and apathy destroys their ability to communicate even on simple levels. Its theme is man's inability to communicate with man. The author sees the extent of communication as it is on only its most superficial and "commercial" level (of which the "neon sign" is representative). There is no serious understanding because there is no serious communication - "people talking without speaking - hearing without listening". No one dares take the risk of reaching out ("take my arms that I might reach you") to disturb the sound of silence. The poet's (character in the song) attempts are equally futile (" . . . but my words like silent raindrops fell within the wells of silence"). The ending is an enigma. The words tell us that when meaningful communication fails, the only sound is silence.

[@lynnturman8157]

Dam!!! You just perfectly articulated why I loved this song and didn't know it!! Beautiful comment of a beautiful song!!!

[@contecnegocios8798]

Mr G perfect

[@manuelantony5775]

Mr G good one

[@anteyes6976]

Mr G I interpret it more of people turning their heads away from things that they think they can't fix and running from it by not talking about it. You're description is probably more accurate but that's just the way the lyrics always struck mw.

[@CelticSaint]

It's a fantastic piece of music. Stop trying to analyze it to death!

[@snerddarplol]

I feel like ground zero was such a beacon of sadness and despair, this performance reminds me of a funeral I attended for my grandmother (mother of my mom), and my father's parents arrived and I felt an overwhelming feeling of comfort. That is how I feel Paul Simon made the people here feel

[@frankchiafari]

This is just a beautiful and touching tribute. Thank you Paul.

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

silence is truly ... timeless this will always remain as one of my all time favorites... such a powerful message...2/5/2021

[@padgleave6503]

Genuine emotion! RIP the fallen and GOD BLESS their families

[@marieconnolly3965]

Such a beautiful response to an ugly and vicious attack. I have always loved that song, but that performance had a particular resonance.

[@MLampner]

I grew up watching these buildings grow, I still miss them, this is a fitting tribute!

[@arpionatore]

He's an alien...too clever and magic to be "only" an human.

[@thomaspacelli4053]

Paul’s Sound of Silence makes me cry and weep for a better peaceful world and life . When I die I want this song to be played at my funeral !!! I love you Paul ❤️

[@johnboyle3884]

thank you, Paul

[@marjutwallis8638]

I've always loved him and what he's been doing with music either writing ot composing - he's one of my musical heroes...

[@angelalongo1]

Thank you Paul from Tao Garden ...Chiang Mai Thailand ;-)

[@bessyboo3]

Very nice

[@wraithandfriendsproductions]

Such a simple yet classic masterpiece and it just never sounds out dated

[@alexleiva9828]

Wow!!!we all miss garfunkel.but I joined just with Simon..they're both great

[@mojopin70]

See how easily the dead are forgotten. Even more incredible when you think how those 3000 people died.

[@kevinparks5220]

If you disliked this video there is somethig wrong with your soul.

[@sapereaude1483]

+Kevin Parks or with brain

[@Ticorico502]

people will dislike anything on youtube just to make people angry that fact that you dislike thier dislike means your a good person be pround that you wouldn't be so petty an immature in my opinion you shouldn't even be able to dislike this strong emotional statment made by one man and a guitar

[@mcfcdan9953]

Absolutely no correlation pal.

[@dlococo6124]

Not "MUSLIMS" only but Religion...All Religions.

[@kevinparks5220]

Okay you dipshit you made know fucking sense what so ever....

[@belo1971]

Just no words....Silence !!! Peace, love and music ! Regards from France

[@yexwan]

164 people liked this so much they turned the screen upside down and liked it again

[@Ben-qm9zq]

4TG Wither Nice perspective!!!✌️😎🙏💯👍

[@lukemusic7813]

Never heard that one but so true.

[@joshdittner1882]

4TG Wither you are a wise person

[@M-Sixty]

The one's that thumbed it down must me lacking some americanism!

[@nigelcroft6175]

4TG Wither If you don't mind I will take what you said and use it again and again. . . Great response to the haters!!

[@nymyht]

Paul Simon is an amazing musician and "spoke-singer" for all humanity. Love that guy... peace now- and not revenge...

[@waltermirren7957]

I have not seen this before, yet I have the feeling I am going to cry like a baby.

[@waltermirren7957]

43 seconds in and I am already crying. Paul is in so much pain that he can't even sing. Oh crap I can't watch this :(

[@Gezoes]

Walter Mirren It's OK, I shed some too, and I am not even American. Every 11th of September, I move the US flag from my collection to my living room, give it a special place and arrange some candles. I can vividly remember a certain picture of shapes falling in the paper the next day, and me completely breaking down in tears, paired with a distinct murderous feeling of anger. You are not alone. Have a hug from The Netherlands :-)

[@DiamondDustVIII]

Astonishingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@FocusReborn44]

I could imagine Johnny Cash doing a nice version of this song.

[@Undercoverray55]

FocusReborn If only... RIP

[@chippaflix]

+FocusReborn Have you listened to Disturbs version? Its actually really beautiful version. I love it. Check it out sometime if you get a moment.

[@brodeurheaton]

+Chip Brandon it seriously is one of the best covers I've ever heard

[@CASReaves]

+FocusReborn I just listened to the Disturbed version. It was quite good.

[@enednas801]

+FocusReborn yeah can clearly imagine him singing this song in his old rusty voice in his last years as he did with hurt and personal jesus,it would have been amazing :D

[@cathcartlepick]

For what it’s worth, so beautifully sung from the heart ❤ a true artiste xx

[@DanDDirges]

such a genious and gift to the world.

[@Riatzi]

A very fitting song for this occasion. And what can anyone say against Paul Simon's performance? What dignity and what true emotion... that's what being an artist is all about.

[@sickisrael]

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

[@charlesajones8025]

A great artist showning respect , thank you Paul for the wonderful music you have given me ,,,

[@majic4442]

I never knew or met any of the almost 3,000 innocent people killed that Tuesday morning....But I love and miss every single one of them! That day is the image planted in my brain....and it still remains! If any of the family members of the victims read this....just know that someone in Pa has not forgotten and never will!! May God bless you all!!

[@abegohr2576]

majic 44 yes but it doesn't justifiy the invasion of other countries and killing thousands of innocent people too, who had nothing to do with 9/11.

[@robertmartin8536]

We all lost something that day. Every American lost part of them that day. It still hurts. And i didn't know any of the victims either.

[@robertmartin8536]

I'm a 90's kid. The 90's was a decade of mostly peace, prosperity, and happiness. That all changed on 911. I often say the 90's culture died that day. Ever since then, Americans live in fear. 90's kids lost their innocence that day. We were forced to grow up fast. I was in high school. A junior. And after 911, we all knew a war would follow. We all lived in fear of another draft, or more attacks.

[@leichetibuca]

Someone in Italy love all of them too. Got your point. Hugs to all the families of the victims.

[@leichetibuca]

Jay Caldwell non tentare nemmeno di parlare in italiano, fammi sta cortesia. Che cazzo.

[@he-mansfurrytrunks4399]

Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again...is the most profound and greatest lyric ever written. Something that strikes a chord in my soul