The Sounds of Silence

[@carolynlewert-hagan4036]

I have been playing the zither since I was six and I'm in my mid 60s now. This is glorious!

[@shaneh1003]

Oh how I miss those days, Carolyn.. remember when there were so many things people could do? And how they could get together and enjoy those things together for hours on end.. Remember the simplicity and fulfillment and enrichment? Remember the enjoyment of the beautiful intricacies of the simplicity? Remember the long hours of days without mindless distractions that willed us to think and imagine and do naturally? So many things I remember.. and the people I miss so much.

[@danroberts9050]

@@shaneh1003 It's funny you say all of that. So, I'll share this with you. I own a small piece of property that I'm building my paradise on. One of the rules I will maintain is for those who either live there or who visit, all phones, tablets etc will stay in the car and not come inside the gates. Inside we tend to animals (mostly ducks, possibly rabbits and a goat. Maybe some chickens too and certainly a few dogs), we will eat our own food from our garden, we will enjoy communion with each other and we will NOT allow ourselves to be distracted by such things. No tv, no computers, no nothing. Just us and nature and friends.

[@shaneh1003]

@@danroberts9050 That does sound wonderful, and rare. Don’t forget all the things people used to enjoy, or just participate in, together. Music, crafts, hard work, outdoor games, stories, etc. The cameras recording and photographing it all may be your most difficult thing to dissuade. Thank you for sharing. I live in what used to be a small town, and work on a ranch outside a town with only a fire/water dept., a church, and a community center that used to be a schoolhouse, but even out there it’s very rare to find anyone living free and natural. They all need the materialism, technology, and artificiality to be satisfied.

[@ndahiya3730]

@@danroberts9050 Slowly whole world will turn to this. And 10,000 years down he line, some idiots will declare that you were primitive, did not have any technology.

[@mmartin7483]

​@@shaneh1003 sadly the world has changed and not for the better. Folks today have lost so much of the tru meaning of living , help and just being kind.

[@danclark1348]

My third grade teacher would play one of those. Haven't heard one in person since and I'm 65.

[@cosmosradio]

We had to learn how to play these in music class. I cant remember their name but we learned the xylophone abt the same time 😊

[@naylisyazwina6836]

Wow and you remember your grade 3 teacher. He/she must be special to you.

[@Dieselsaabvolvo]

Nayli Syazwina you don’t remember all of your teachers?

[@mritunjoyguha9635]

Indian classical singers play this. This is swarmandal

[@zebradun7407]

Yes my music teacher used one she called it an autoharp.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

The instrument and the music are beautiful. It was so very nice of you to offer this beautiful music to us. Thank you.

[@Sunny-j5y]

I need one of these. 😊 love it.

[@jacob_m_box3973]

1:16 RIP those 4 fingers & may they rest easy...

[@captainclipy6236]

Lmaooo

[@zetrozz3484]

I get it and I don't want to get it again.

[@jadelynli5113]

Don’t get it...

[@Terrus_38]

Can someone explain?

[@theeguy9022]

@@Terrus_38 a picture of grey fingers came up like a dead person or whatever idk

[@jb6712]

I first heard a zither 55 years ago when my then-best friend learned to play it. She taught herself that (we were both 15), and the autoharp, and was very good at both by the time we graduated high school. We parted ways decades ago, so I don't know if she plays any longer, or if she's even alive. But I'll never forget the sounds she could produce on the zither---and Simon and Garfunkel were her favorite artists of the time, so she played a lot of their music.

[@darky4555]

i'm sorta shocked that i've never heard about a zither in my entire life. What a beautiful instrument.

[@adriennegormley9358]

We had one in the school I went to forv6th grade. I got to try it one and enjoyed it. Otherwise, I was the backup I when one of our identical twins who normally accompanied our singing sessions on the small portable organ the school had w a rent available. As we had an upright piano at home I was summation self tight on tha t, and then folks git me an a coercion. I still have it 70 yrs later. My family always lived music. I also had a guitar for 30nyrs but my brontook it to repair it, then gave it away after. I've never forgiven him for that...

[@gffn7316]

Accidentally learned about one trying to find mandolin pieces

[@kingstumble]

The film "The Third Man" theme tune and the recurring music throughout is played on a zither by Anton Karas. Very much a classic.

[@Eduardo_3334]

Please brother give it a try Seek God Jesus it’s not about religion but about a relationship with the Creator God is real and He wants a friendship with you ❤️❤️❤️

[@darky4555]

@@Eduardo_3334 no thanks, what i learned from religion is that they want to control your life for their own benefit, they don't care anything about you, they're just looking for slaves to work for them. You don't need God, jesus is a liar, and you don't need heaven. It's just a carrot on a stick, they promise all kinds of things, but never deliver, especially no proof. Save yourself from the lies. It hurts me to see people still following these herectic books. They abuse your trust. There is no relationship between you and God, God doesn't need you, God never talks to you, in your prayer you are just talking to yourself. Just try it, ask god to talk to you and then remain silent, it will stay silent because God doesn't give a damn about you.

[@thetransmogrifer2522]

Simon & Garfunkel created an eternal masterpiece. Perhaps the greatest thing I've ever heard.

[@-jank-willson]

The greatest anti-censorship song ever made

[@stevenkatz1057]

'Eternal masterpiece' - a very appropriate description indeed. I believe that the timelessness of this song would have made it be a hit whenever it was released.

[@martaorlando7080]

De acuerdo ❤🌹

[@natquesenberry6368]

Simon and Garfunkle wrote timeless, haunting lyrics, but I think the tune is older. Edit: I think I'm wrong about that! The tune was a Paul Simon original!

[@reginabillotti]

​@@natquesenberry6368 Maybe you're thinking of "Scarborough Fair" which (IIRC) is a rendition of an English folk song ?

[@regiluthfi]

I remember this song was a bit overplayed by local bard at my village tavern during black death

[@Emerald-DragonFlame]

This made me laugh way too hard

[@fokyoutube3501]

funny

[@dlarewolfe2273]

Yes. Back when there's no autism. Only witches.

[@tomaszgrzesik3916]

I remember him. They sent him to gallows for singing out of tune.

[@kairo6359]

Música.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3K5l6F3a7yfatE

[@Pihasanddunes1]

The choral effect is just beautiful, echoes upon echoes.

[@4403323]

I have never seen this instrument before. It sounds amazing in the hands of this musician.

[@marlenerios9668]

Precioso. Primera vez que escucho el sonido de una cítara. Gracias por compartir.

[@fabio.a.parra1952]

O nome desse instrumento é Cítara 😃👍.

[@Ravenoustoxic]

1:22, In loving memories of two fingers. We will never forget you. We will carry on your torch.

[@anonymousdude2550]

What that mean

[@Ravenoustoxic]

@@anonymousdude2550 It's sarcasm, because the Background music and the fade in fade out transition plus black and white color makes it like commemorating a deceased.

[@anonymousdude2550]

@@Ravenoustoxic hmmm ok... Actually at first glance I thought that was sarcasm but I wanted to know more

[@Laughing__Emoji__]

Absolutely dead 😂

[@EclecticEssentric]

That was an odd random image, no? I was like "cut your nails, man".

[@tobyameson3159]

What a beautiful instrument, what lovely musicianship. Oh, made my day. Thank you

[@josiahgibson6373]

Wow, really appreciate this. My Grandmother has and plays one of these. Her first language is an old dialect of Low German that's increasingly dying out, and she's now in her 90's and suffering from dementia. I feel like many of the old "common" ways of doing things in the world are getting lost and forgotten in the ever sweeping wave of modernization and progress. There's good in that of course, but we also lose something of ourselves along the way. The sound of silence is a fitting tune to play on it. Thanks for playing and sharing it with all of us.

[@MrHolzheim]

Yes, very evocative, I come from Germany and can remember buying the S&G original when it came out.. I'm trying to imagine your "Oma's" dialect, would be interesting to know where she's From.

[@lepain0278]

My grandpa is low German as well. It’s a shame it’s disappearing

[@glede2097]

Everyone in my family speaks Low German

[@Krabadaque]

@@glede2097 please be sure to record them talking - about anything, really, just so other people can hear that dialect even when they are gone. I suggest doing this without them knowing that you're recording, which is how you get the most natural sound! I did record my Dad talking with his childhood friend (neighbour's girl when they were small) in Frankfurt 1999, and now they both are gone. I'm happy to have their voices - in this case on MiniDisc, which should be quite a stable medium. Making safety copies is, of course, also good.

[@beboerhusetfinlandsparken3059]

Weiss einer von euch Deutschen, wo man Saiten dafür kriegen kann ? (Ich hab' auch so'n Ding) Grüsse aus DK

[@kevinmiller5786]

As a guitar player,I can really appreciate the right hand technique. String skipping is muscle memory and takes a lot of practice Beautifully played.Bravo!😃👍

[@renatonunes2550]

Not many outside Bavaria and Austria seem to be aware of this great instrument. The sound is beautiful..

[@foljs5858]

Use to be popular in the US too in the 60s and 70s - especially the folk scene

[@revjimbob]

Folks over a certain age in Britain are familiar with its use throughout the classic old film The Third Man: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omeXe3yZfJKCY80

[@hannakeber7311]

My grandma used to play the zither, she also often went to Bavaria in her holiday. Her favorite song to play was from The third man. I have never seen the film, but i will keep her playing that song in mind, always.

[@muchl8006]

Habe dere! and Greetings from south bavaria.

[@vancedisbetter5139]

Koreans have the Gayageum and it also sounds really cool. Doesn't sound exactly like this but it is also a Zither

[@AnuragSharma-zi1si]

We have similar musical instrument in India , called 'Santoor' . Your performances, the music, everything is just so soothing. Thanx. Love from India. 🇮🇳

[@snowwonder9814]

Lots of countries have the same type of instrument as the santoor. In Europe it is called a hammered dulcimer, hackbrett, salterio, or cymbalom. In China it is called a yangqin, and in Korea yanggeum. The Middle East mostly calls it a santur.

[@gauranga1008]

Hare Krišna!

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

@@snowwonder9814 Middle East mostly calls it Qanoon

[@olaffalo4686]

When your medieval girlfriend leaves you

[@Chief-Remeldian-Olympus]

@Erika Nguyen Or you get ghosted by all your so called female friends.

[@darkowloffroad]

Holy crap I needed that laugh

[@celenif1829]

😁😅🤣😁

[@messiahshepherd9266]

Made in the 60's tho.

[@UranHexx]

haha !

[@bobsyeruncle5557]

Absolutely lovely, a wonderful sound. Why have I never heard this beautiful instrument before?

[@pebblesthecat3625]

That sound was so beautiful and soulful - mellow, echoing, gentle and so, so heartbreaking. It's the most beautiful version of " The Sound of Silence" I have ever heard.

[@tilmanluther1887]

Once I began to hear music played on zither, I can not say anything bad, the songs played on a zither give me the chills like as if I'm inside the music . Nice version by the way

[@K.Lovelace1968]

Absolutely beautiful.. Loved it.. Every note is so clean and crisp.. Never heard it played any better.. Thank you for sharing with us..

[@ИннаЧерникова-в8т]

Хорошая песня, давно не слышала. Благодарю за ностальгию.

[@icravecheddar7401]

when your friends all die in the crusade, and you're the only one that survived

[@midorideaken7189]

Dang bro that hits way deep

[@ravanabrahmarakshas4263]

Steven Immanuel spend from your own acocunt. why all your friends die? when you die alone in the fight for justice.

[@angelica534]

Or in the latest plague

[@sinamor77]

Pero si esto no es tan viejo, es de los años 60s

[@jrscisneros]

Empty chairs at empty tables.

[@christinaburke2461]

So many people have never heard of the zither which is sad as it's absolutely beautiful. This was amazing! So beautiful.

[@ВасяАрматура-ж8т]

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 shared 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 Then the sign said, "The words on the prophets are written on the subway walls In tenement halls" And whispered in the sound of silence

[@josieldelduque1986]

Parabéns eu amo essa música, já sabia a tradução, mais parabéns por ter comentado, essa música é a mais linda de todas as músicas internacionais que eu acho, eu moro no Brasil, e o KZbin ajudou muito por traduzir outros idiomas , agora podemos ler os comentários de vários idiomas, e li o seu traduzido e vi que era a letra da música, eu amo essa música, E escuto essa música em todos os instrumentos.

[@-jank-willson]

An anti-censorship song

[@jeromeseah2931]

Anti-Censorship song? How so, my friend, pls Enlighten...?

[@jeromeseah2931]

Thanks for d lyric... Sounds like a Sombre pc of Music & Poetry in Motion, a Master pc!

[@OregonNativeSYR]

People should heed these words today... and stop and pray...🙏❤️

[@arnoldskit]

THAT WAS EXCELLENT!!! Played along with it on guitar!

[@James-bv4nu]

Beautifully done! I've listened to the S&G song a million times since 1966, because I was mystified by the sounds of the song, and could never get over it. But now I understand. Thank you.

[@cucuca7281]

This has to be one of the most beautiful songs in modern times! It makes you feel the vibration of the silence within you!

[@Annur375]

Zithers are magical instruments! Thanks for sharing and please, bring us some more music.

[@johannbrandstatter7419]

Magnificent ! The zither, the sound it produces and the artist playing it !

[@adelerodriguez2432]

Listen to The Third Man. Great piece of music written for the zither!

[@Psoewish]

I have never heard of this instrument before this video and I feel like I've been missing out all my life. Absolutely beautiful playing here!

[@ixcuinaserpent]

Why am I crying? So beautiful! I miss live concerts and shows !

[@НатальяВарлашина-я1ю]

Бесподобно!Нет слов от этой красоты!

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Wow. Such a beautiful version! ✨

[@huemanatie4392]

Beautiful sound skillfully played. A joy to hear and watch, thank you.

[@pamelamaccabee637]

Fantastic. I thank this individual so much for taking the time to learn so well how to play this instrument. I had one in the 1970's and lacked the discipline to learn how to play it. I thought of buying an electronic zither or autoharp but didn't since I knew I'd lack the motivation to learn. (I also purchased 3 unused guitars over the decades. Now am 78.) Putting this on FB RIGHT NOW.

[@marthapaixaoamado4755]

Beautiful music!!👏👏🌟🌺 Congratulations.

[@yomyomcam]

What a beautiful instrument, superb sound!

[@christopheroliver7589]

I could listen to this all day; eight days a week! Incredibly beautiful!

[@happywhale1786]

it's just like a piano rotated 90 degrees. amazing how simple music 's nature is while so beautiful.

[@vincenthuang6341]

Thank you for your beautiful music! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!

[@thalstantrailwalker2393]

Just WOW. A very nice performance. Brought me back 40 years ago to when I would listen to another zither player at our local German restaurant.

[@markstikkel4385]

Timeless ! I was a kid in the 60’s when this song came out ... Never gets old !

[@JaneFrieman]

The sound of this musical instrument is angelic. I hope Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were watching!

[@Prene16]

There are so many amazing instruments in the world that the majority of people don't even know exist... Or have never heard their music

[@jill5325]

There was a man who would tell stories at the library when I was little and he would play one of these. Brings back memories

[@eltondiegopr8796]

Brazil

[@jill5325]

@@eltondiegopr8796 ?

[@eltondiegopr8796]

Oiii sou do Brasil linda Me pasa seu wats gata

[@scottmurphy1773]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing your gift of music

[@duckyday1099]

I'm 62 and my music teacher in grades 1- 5 had one of these. We all got to play it. Thanks for the memory. 🙂

[@Vyansya]

Music: sound of silence Music: has sound Me: *_confusion of da highest orda_*

[@Optomnist]

for proper viewing experience please lower the volume to minimum.

[@CVM174]

bruhhh

[@ciciangger394]

pasta sempa

[@doofsdoofs]

You forgot to say "Nobody:" before your joke to make it even funnier

[@inteligencianaoartificialb3349]

*CONFUSED STONKS*

[@thebelizeaneh]

This is the first time I have ever seen an instrument like that.

[@noname-mr4xu]

Its KOTO

[@AnyaKittyMeow]

mini koto with lots of strings that are steel

[@sandytruster3292]

You didn’t grow up in the Appalachian mountains in the good old days like me!

[@Cernumospete]

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zither

[@kushhunter6106]

first time ive ever seen an *instrument like that* the way you shake it the way you move it it makes my zither go ba doiiingg doiiinngg doiiiinnnn

[@maryhairy1]

I absolutely love to listen to this song/music in it’s different formats

[@boyochan7549]

You should have more likes cause it's not everyday you see an instrument like this played beautifully.

[@monikalorenzen5452]

Very beautiful. Thank you to the person, who was playing. ❤

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Simply the best I've ever heard on this kind of instrument. Thank you so much! Punctually now, in this time, today, I needed this old song, bc I'm very ill and don't have a lot of hope. This music made my whole week! Thank you so, so much!

[@hollowwallsendmiseryforest8709]

0:49i can’t believe he can play with his hands still! What a true talent!

[@michijimc9753]

When in a DOD elementary school in the South Pacific in the 1960’s Mr Krause played one of these when he was tired of our cacophony of third grade “music.” I don’t recall him being a virtuoso but he could play a recognizable tune. To this day I enjoy the sound of this instrument. Thanks for the video.

[@Людмила-н1ъ6к]

Впервые слышу и вижу этот музыкальный восхитительный инструмент! Очень красивый орнамент.Почти как гусли😊.Благодарю за приятные минуты.❤

[@dianaetan7274]

This is such amazing instrument. The player is so talented.

[@2yuan8]

Beautiful music instrument. Love it. Nice sharing my friend.

[@ValerieFisk]

My grandfather born in 1901 played the zither. Now my father is 91. This bought back very fond memories. Thank you 🙏

[@guitarzither]

A big Hello from Australia. Etienne (zither player).

[@bethroundell8424]

I received a Zither at Christmas in the late 60's. I has fewer strings in the wider area. It has good sound. It came with music sheets to slide under the strings which were joined with lines at each note. You played the notes following the lines from left to right. I loved be able to play the few songs that I had, I even tried to make more sheets on my own. I have introduced many children to this intriging instruments over the years, 3 of my own. My son in very musical so he will be the next to keep it. I am going to research for tutorials.

[@banduraplayer1]

Are you in Australia? So am I......near Canberra?

[@guitarzither]

​@@banduraplayer1 I'm in Melbourne. Do you play the Bandura?

[@songbird3675]

I am an Aussie too, love your playing, so beautiful x

[@112amper]

Greetings from Russia!

[@AnneS508]

That is one of the most beautiful sounds I've heard. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@pauldifrancesco5718]

Amazingly beautiful I'm impressed by the musicians musicality and that of the instrument. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@patriciateeters5565]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@mauricettecavalli9493]

Quel instrument fabuleux j'adore ainsi que la musique..c'est du bonheur bravo et merci.

[@lydieweber250]

I am 64 ans thanks to my brother, I played cithar long time ago and and coming back to it. This song I sing and play on piano, thanks to you dear brother for reminding me....

[@petersvan7880]

What a wonderful tone from this DDR zither. And so well played!

[@dragonthedragonslayer4235]

hab ich DDR gehöhrt?

[@Schattennebel]

@@dragonthedragonslayer4235 Jab steht auch in der Beschreibung. ;)

[@wojtekvelzizo3007]

Ciarki na skórze od 15s, później już tylko zamknąłem oczy i słuchałem... Piękne!

[@MrAnubis51]

FANTASTIC!!!! I love this song and you play it fantastic. My friend.

[@johnmettler995]

As a banjo pikker, I must say , this is a beautiful instrument.Thanks for the post.

[@Zenith1987]

Paul Simon would be proud. This is gorgeous!

[@RADIORONRECORDING]

HAS A CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL SOUND. SMALL INSTRUMENT AND YET HAS THE SOUND OF HEAVEN. THX SO MUCH.

[@marquisewilliams3904]

Who knew crippling loneliness and German wood would go so hand and hand?

[@elementalraven23]

lol

[@vondahe]

Many have found pleasure in wood.

[@lilskettio]

Belloo In Tears this is the greatest thing ever

[@drmichaelshea]

I thought EVERYONE knew that!

[@itsthem5699]

lonely german wood in hand?

[@MrThresher7]

What a talented Gentleman! Big cheers from India.

[@marieagneslebeaupin7522]

🤩😍👍 Super bravo pour cette très belle mélodie 😊

[@НатальяМальцева-ч1ж]

От такой музыки поет сердце и душа. Благодарю. Это прекрасная мелодия.

[@ВладимирШашкин-г1э]

Так и инструмент иссконно-коренные русский.. Гусли)

[@jessicawann9635]

That was BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING I would to love to hear more .

[@Alice-ng2po]

Such beautiful music. I really love the zither.

[@seeifulikeit]

This sounds so beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻

[@joaoclaudios.freire2132]

Maravilhosa execução desta linda música. A sua performance foi "celestial"! Parabéns!

[@ChrisAw8888]

❤Thank so much for this wonderful music 🙏🎼😘💝

[@vw1114]

So happy to hear various unseen instruments playing heavenly music on KZbin. Many thanks to the excellent players. Please preserve the technique for the world.

[@RaldinCasidar]

Im thankful for letting yt recommendation show me this wonderful video

[@Ruben-Mazereeuw]

Yes exactly wat i thought 👍 sounds very good

[@DD-uf2uo]

For me: this is a timeless song that never gets old being played by " Etienne de Lavaulx ". Thank you.

[@siddharthpanchal718]

What an awesome sound ! Beautifully played.

[@Alieno0]

What a beautiful sound, I didn't know this instrument, thank you

[@jby6277]

Love the sound of the zither. Beautifully played

[@Tokkman]

Oh wow! That sounds so good! You make that little instrument come alive!

[@Araujoth]

I'm a violin and cello player and I love listening to you playing! That's so magic! Hugs from Brazil!

[@MalcolmTrace]

Just beautiful music great playing

[@bunkstagner298]

it would appear there are 359 completely tone deaf people "hearing" this. Beautiful Bravo! Bravo!

[@jimbronaugh]

It is obvious as to the dislikes. There are no electromagnetic pickups or tonal controls. You can't dance around a stage carrying this with your shirt off and have all the pretty boy dancers look at your ass in those tight leather pants. You can't tune this to an open G chord and strum the it with a ball peen hammer while wistfully day dreaming about how much of a rock god you are when the day comes when you are in that stadium filled with other broken minds and soulless cu#ts.

[@scottwales5966]

@@jimbronaugh through leather or denim. Each artist of their craft respect each others work. In the brash mentality of youth is met wisdom when they age. They know of consequence of what they done. All music is nice. It has its cliques even if presented in a matter that you abhor. There is no true genre that is the best. Its by our preference of our upbringing that defines our tastes

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

There just jealous and hate their lives Joe .

[@vidiot9006]

thanks for sharing - beautiful haunting sound

[@martinamaul7909]

Schön das es solche Wettbewerbe gibt ! Ganz hervorragend gespielt !! Dankeschön ❤

[@chriswhitt6685]

Beautiful. I first saw a Zither at my infant school. I thought it was quite magical then and I still do.

[@inimacam3945]

A Master Musician .Thank you for this.

[@voodookitchenmama]

Love it. I had a zither for many years, sweet sounding instrument. I wish I still had one.

[@ISLO43]

Très belle mélodie connue et très bien adaptée pour une interprétation avec cet instrument.

[@magnusscheck4425]

Every instrument has its magic! Wow

[@lisaherrera1285]

Absolutely Beautiful 😍. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.😢

[@robhertodomingos1]

Que maravilhoso som, Que instrumento maravilhoso é este, magia da musica em mãos hábeis, que Deus abençoes sempre....