The Sound of Silence

Who it's for

Art Garfunkel introduced it in 1966 as a song about people's inability to communicate with each other, especially emotionally.

Feelings it meets

• Communication
• Existential Anxiety
• Loneliness

What it is

"The Sound of Silence" was written by Paul Simon and first recorded acoustically by Simon & Garfunkel in 1964 for their debut album Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. In a 1966 performance introduction, Art Garfunkel described it as being about the inability of people to communicate with each other. Producer Tom Wilson later overdubbed electric instruments without the duo's knowledge, and that version reached No.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding;Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Giving”