Since Im not saying much at the moment, heres a little musical interlude for a Monday.
Some songs are legendary. Some songs are so legendary that they defy being re-recorded or copied by other musicians. They Stand Alone, on a pedestal.
For me, one of those untouchable songs was always "The Sounds of Silence", By Simon & Garfunkel. Over the past few decades any attempt to try and recreate the magic has seen failure after failure. Until a few months ago, I would have denied that anyone could release any version worth its weight in salt.
...... Then I heard this rendition, by the group Disturbed:
I havent really listened to any of Disturbeds music in a few years, and had all but forgotten them. But this song made me pay attention again. So we got the whole album: Immortalized. And WOW.
I have two Songs from this disc that Id like to share. The lyrics couldnt be more powerful than at this very moment. Ive included the versions with the lyrics and posted the lyrics for all three below.
....Some times the greatest messages dont come with sweeping strings and fluttery words. Sometimes they come with driving power and an edge that cuts like a chisel through concrete.
... and a bit on the "Heavier" side, lol
"The Sound Of Silence"
(originally by Simon & Garfunkel)
"The Light"
"Immortalized"
Some songs are legendary. Some songs are so legendary that they defy being re-recorded or copied by other musicians. They Stand Alone, on a pedestal.
For me, one of those untouchable songs was always "The Sounds of Silence", By Simon & Garfunkel. Over the past few decades any attempt to try and recreate the magic has seen failure after failure. Until a few months ago, I would have denied that anyone could release any version worth its weight in salt.
...... Then I heard this rendition, by the group Disturbed:
I havent really listened to any of Disturbeds music in a few years, and had all but forgotten them. But this song made me pay attention again. So we got the whole album: Immortalized. And WOW.
I have two Songs from this disc that Id like to share. The lyrics couldnt be more powerful than at this very moment. Ive included the versions with the lyrics and posted the lyrics for all three below.
....Some times the greatest messages dont come with sweeping strings and fluttery words. Sometimes they come with driving power and an edge that cuts like a chisel through concrete.
Disturbed: The Light
... and a bit on the "Heavier" side, lol
Disturbed: Immortalized
"The Sound Of Silence"
(originally by Simon & Garfunkel)
Hello darkness, my old friend
Ive 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 dare
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
And 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
Ive 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 dare
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
And 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
"The Light"
Like an unsung melody
The truth is waiting there for you to find it
Its not a blight, but a remedy,
A clear reminder of how it began
Deep inside your memory
Turned away as you struggled to find it
You heard the call as you walked away
A voice of calm from within the silence
And for what seemed an eternity
You wait and hoping it would call out again
You heard the shadow beckoning
Then your fears seemed to keep you blinded
You held your guard as you walked away
When you think all is forsaken,
Listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
An unforgivable tragedy
The answer isnt where you think youd find it
Prepare yourself for the reckoning
For when your world seems to crumble again
Dont be afraid, dont turn away
Youre the one who can redefine it
Dont let hope become a memory
Let the shadow permeate your mind and
Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away
So that the door can be opened again
Within your darkest memories
Lies the answer if you dare to find it
Dont let hope become a memory
When you think all is forsaken,
Listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Sickening, weakening
Dont let another somber pariah consume your soul
You need strengthening, toughening
It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Ignite the fire within you
When you think all is forsaken,
Listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Dont ignore, listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness
Can show you the light
The truth is waiting there for you to find it
Its not a blight, but a remedy,
A clear reminder of how it began
Deep inside your memory
Turned away as you struggled to find it
You heard the call as you walked away
A voice of calm from within the silence
And for what seemed an eternity
You wait and hoping it would call out again
You heard the shadow beckoning
Then your fears seemed to keep you blinded
You held your guard as you walked away
When you think all is forsaken,
Listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
An unforgivable tragedy
The answer isnt where you think youd find it
Prepare yourself for the reckoning
For when your world seems to crumble again
Dont be afraid, dont turn away
Youre the one who can redefine it
Dont let hope become a memory
Let the shadow permeate your mind and
Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away
So that the door can be opened again
Within your darkest memories
Lies the answer if you dare to find it
Dont let hope become a memory
When you think all is forsaken,
Listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Sickening, weakening
Dont let another somber pariah consume your soul
You need strengthening, toughening
It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Ignite the fire within you
When you think all is forsaken,
Listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Dont ignore, listen to me now
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness
Can show you the light
"Immortalized"
This is wartime, this is our time
We wont be denied
Feed the fire that is raging inside
This is go time, this is showtime
We will fight ‘til their wills are broken
This is game time, an insane time
Let the madness fly
Show them strength that just can’t be defied
Find the power to devour
Let the beast inside now be woken
In this world only the strong will survive
Hear the roar and you will know you’re alive
Feel the energy build in your soul ‘cause it’s time
Oh, in the calm before the storm
Another legend will be born
Another battle will be won
We will rise
Oh, so heed the call of confrontation
Today we feed on domination
Secure a legacy that will never die
Be immortalized
Raw emotion, pure devotion
They will testify
And our memory will endure for all time
Never hiding, no dividing
Let them witness us move as one now
Show no mercy, let the world see
Were invincible
Show them nothing is beyond our control
Take it higher, our desire
Will determine what we’ve become now
Are you ready for the test of your life?
See the fear bleeding right through their eyes
Feel the energy build in your soul ‘cause it’s time
Oh, in the calm before the storm
Another legend will be born
Another battle will be won
We will rise
Oh, so heed the call of confrontation
Today we feed on domination
Secure a legacy that will never die
Be immortalized
Feel it, take no prisoners now
Take it, there it is standing in front of us
Hear it, our deliverance now
Own it, give them all an image of us that will last for all time
Oh, in the calm before the storm
Another legend will be born
Another battle will be won
We will rise
Oh, so heed the call of confrontation
Today we feed on domination
Secure a legacy that will never die
Be immortalized
We wont be denied
Feed the fire that is raging inside
This is go time, this is showtime
We will fight ‘til their wills are broken
This is game time, an insane time
Let the madness fly
Show them strength that just can’t be defied
Find the power to devour
Let the beast inside now be woken
In this world only the strong will survive
Hear the roar and you will know you’re alive
Feel the energy build in your soul ‘cause it’s time
Oh, in the calm before the storm
Another legend will be born
Another battle will be won
We will rise
Oh, so heed the call of confrontation
Today we feed on domination
Secure a legacy that will never die
Be immortalized
Raw emotion, pure devotion
They will testify
And our memory will endure for all time
Never hiding, no dividing
Let them witness us move as one now
Show no mercy, let the world see
Were invincible
Show them nothing is beyond our control
Take it higher, our desire
Will determine what we’ve become now
Are you ready for the test of your life?
See the fear bleeding right through their eyes
Feel the energy build in your soul ‘cause it’s time
Oh, in the calm before the storm
Another legend will be born
Another battle will be won
We will rise
Oh, so heed the call of confrontation
Today we feed on domination
Secure a legacy that will never die
Be immortalized
Feel it, take no prisoners now
Take it, there it is standing in front of us
Hear it, our deliverance now
Own it, give them all an image of us that will last for all time
Oh, in the calm before the storm
Another legend will be born
Another battle will be won
We will rise
Oh, so heed the call of confrontation
Today we feed on domination
Secure a legacy that will never die
Be immortalized
