Disturbed / Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence - Guitar Cover

The Sound of Silence

"The Sound of Silence" was written by Paul Simon and originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel as an acoustic folk track in 1964. An electric overdub remix later topped the Billboard singles chart, and Disturbed's heavy rock reinterpretation brought the song to a new generation of listeners. The contrast between the delicate original and Disturbed's down-tuned, atmospheric electric guitar arrangement makes this an especially rewarding piece to study and perform on guitar.

• The original 1964 recording was acoustic, but an electric overdub version became a number-one Billboard hit.
• Disturbed's electric version showcases how dynamics and restraint can be as powerful as distortion and heavy riffing.
• Paul Simon wrote the song, and it appeared on Simon & Garfunkel's debut album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.