Carl’s Rock Songbook #25: Simon and Garfunkel, “Sounds of Silence”
by Carl ScottSounds of Silence, as few other songs can, gives one a genuine scare regarding modern life. It is like pages out of Spengler, or Rousseau, condensed to a poetic moment. How does it do this? Im sure much could be explained by the ominous melody, and the way the cherubic voices are contrasted . . . . Continue Reading »