I was asked to listen to Simon & Garfunkel - El Condor Pasa (First Reaction!!)
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This one was special! Also, I just want to say thanks for watching my crazy reactions! If you enjoy what I do on this channel consider supporting me. 70% of my videos are not monetized. Between setting up the studio daily, filming, editing, thumbnails, and research that all take away from my family, you motivate me to put out content daily. Consider buying me a coffee here www.buymeacoffee.com/poloreacts or my Patreon www.patreon.com/poloreacts PEACE!!
Please listen to Abba's Chiquitita.
Really love your reactions! ❤
I love your reactions! Brings me back to the first time I’ve heard the songs you play for us!!!
some songs are not meant to be interrupted and this is one of them
I enjoy finding “reaction videos” to songs from have known most of my lifetime (I’m approaching 60)
But I’ve also been trying to spread awareness of a young band that has captured my attention and was my first ever concert experience of an artist/group that sings in addition to playing amazing music.
Other channels have done reaction videos to this band’s perhaps most viral video…
But if you’re interested in a song that tells a story that just grips my heart every time…
Might I suggest the Canadian group The Dead South and one of my favorites from the boys : _Broken Cowboy_
The music for this piece was written in 1913 by the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles. It was an orchestral piece based on traditional Andean folk music. Paul Simon heard the tune in 1965 and wrote the lyrics included in this version, which was recorded in 1970. And here we are more than 100 years after the tune was written, still enjoying it!
Interesting. He hears a "Western" sound but I think this is what he's hearing. A latin-folk theme of the kind that's become associated with the American West -- probably because of soundtracks to Western films.
@@citizenghosttown yes I hear more American indigenous sounds....
Thank you for sharing that.
Actually the flute used in music of the indigenous people of the Andes is pretty distinctive. But Hutch Cassidy and Sundance did meet their end in Bolivia. There's a great RUclips video that uses this S &G song but shows the people of this region, Kathy Picky and condors! I also love this song.
@@dancoughlin3331 I'm thinking of the spaghetti westerns and soundtracks of Ennio Morricone which make use of Spanish gutiars and the flute (although they do sound different from this). Interestingly, the same composer scored the soundtrack of "the Mission" -- a gorgeous soundtrack which supposedly borrows from folk themes of the indigenous Guarani people.
Polo, you need to remember how special Simon and Garfunkel were to us in the 70's. Our friends, brothers and boyfriends were dying in a war in VietNam....a country we could barelly find on the damn map. Simon and Garfunkel gave us a "safe place" to go at night to get away from the daily grief of the VietNam war.
Exactly
So true ❤️✌️
I'm 71. I can confirm, absolutely.
You nailed it. Yes they were.
❤🌹🌹🌹
Garfunkel especially has an angelic voice.
This is Peruvian Folk Music that Paul Simon added some lyrics to after he heard the song being performed in Paris France, I beilive back in 1968, by an Andean band (the band you hear playing in the background). Paul Simon brought in those Andean musicians to play the background instrumentals you hear in this recording. They are playing authentic instruments from the Andes mountains such as the Charango and the Quena (Kena). The song is over 100 years old. I suggest you also check out the version of this song by Placido Domingo.
I was living in Paris then and there was a craze for Andean music after this tune came out.
It’s killing you not to go through their catalogue? Well just do it!!! Angelic voices for sure in “Scarborough Fair”! 👼
Ethereal even.
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.❤
Amen 🙏
As a child in 1975, we had to sing "Scarborough Fair" in 1st grade. To this day, I still remember every word. At 7 yrs old, that song gave me chills and a lump in my throat.
Can't imagine living this long and haven't heard these songs. I love watching him discover it, was similar with my child but parental relationship of course precludes such deep discussions with parents. Peers maybe, parents -no. But he's growm now and definitely appreciates the good stuff.
In 1971 and 1972, i was serving in the Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa.i was assigned to teach English as a foreign language in high school. Books were not available for the most part. I used many songs from S and G as the base for a weeks lesson. They learned spoken, colloquial English with wonderful cadence. And of course the ideas to discuss. " I Am A Rock, the Sounds of Silence....Maybe today there is an elderly Senegalese strolling thru the outdoor market humming the melody from Sounds of Silence. Im almost 75 now and love your channel.
Hello and greetings from a Norwegian psychologist born in '71. I'm so glad I saw your post! I truly love this for the same reasons as you. My daughter is 17. She too is listening to all the old gems. I love listening with her and sing along to songs from my adolescence and young adulthood. You know what they say, 75 is the new 65, and you prove it. Finding this channel. I think you're background tells me you are adventurous, so no surprise there I guess. So glad to be sharing this experience with a cool well traveled adult pluss 😅❤
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador in the mid-70s. This is a Peruvian piece, but it is so beloved all over the Andes in it's original format. Amazing to listen to where the condors actually fly. Thanks for serving!
❤@@SSNorway
That's amazing!!!
Thank you for sharing such a poignant story. Much appreciated.
If you love the international sound with Paul Simon, Graceland is about as good as it gets. All South African musicians and vocalists with him.
😎 Indeed…probably in my Top 3 albums of all time!
I agree! Unbelievable album.
Diamonds On The Soles of Her Shoes!!!
You should check out Ladysmith Black Mambazos (spelling) recording of Lion Sleeps Tonight with the women's vocal group The Mint Juleps.
It is so achingly beautiful that it is almost painful when the song ends.
They take what is best known as a catchy novelty song, and turn it into a meditation
Yes! You can’t help but get out of your chair and live better for it!
The entire "Bridge Over Troubled Water" album is brilliant - not only the hits (the title track, this song, The Boxer, & Cecilia), but most of the album tracks are also excellent, especially "The Only Living Boy in New York" and "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright". The instruments are traditional South Americaninstruments - the high guitar sound is a charango, and the pipes are a quena. The song is based on a 100-year-old Peruvian instrumental, and the backing musicians are a traditional Andean band, Los Incas, who also played on Paul Simon's solo song "Duncan".
That's my wedding song! Still, I prefer "Bookends." Such an artistic and cohesive album. Genius.
Maybe a mandolin.
@@JanRoss-gm9dy no - definitely a charango. They're double-stringed like mandolins but with ten strings not eight, giving them a subtly different sound.
I would honestly love to see a reaction to Cecilia or Baby Driver, which have a very different feel to them.
I have two favourite albums I play all the time and Bridge Over Troubled Waters is one of them, especially the title track.
The beauty of the music of the 60's and early 70's.... no shielding needed... just ears to hear.
When we were allowed to think for ourselves.
Only, the musc was written more than a century ago.
Paul Simon did not write this tune ... but he did the lyrics.
The meaning can be seen: El condor pasa, “The condor passes”, denotes the spirit of freedom. It is about being in control of your life. Like while the snail is slow and stuck to the ground, the sparrow is swift and free and can fly to places it wants to reach. When A man gets tied up to the ground ...He gives the world its saddest sound.
One of my favorite songs, I wouldn't mind a Simon and Garfunkel reaction every month😊 they have NO bad songs
"Scarborough Fair"
Swoon worthy!
Your reaction to this song, which is a part of the soundtrack of my youth, is why I watch reactions. I learn about newer music sure, but knowing that your generation has discovered these gems and appreciate them makes me very happy. Yes they are geniuses, Paul Simon is one of the greatest lyricists of all time. They have so so many wonders for you to discover.
You rarely hear anyone sing Simon and Garfunkle because no one can do the harmonies. They were one of a kind. We hear instrumentals occasionally.
Paul Simon's musical evolution is one of a kind
Paul Simon is a brilliant song writer.
"April, comes she will" is beautiful
One of my favorites.
Same ❤
That woodwind solo near the end is epic. I really hope someday they can find the info on the soloist so he can get the proper
credit he deserves.
I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel & had a lot of their records. Absolutely loved them & their harmonies. You won't find a bad song. They have had so many hits such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Mrs. Robinson", "Kathy's Song", "Scarborough Fair", "At The Zoo", "Cecilia", "America", "I Am A Rock" etc. Paul Simon went on to have a huge solo career with lots of great songs.
I Am a Rock! ❤️
Paul Simon is one of the best lyricists of all time
Garfunkel doesn't get enough credit. Both musical geniuses.
Rhyming' Simon
Paul Simon - one of the best lyricists and a decent singer.
Art Garfunkel - one of the best singers of all time.
Together - they could merge their voices in harmony and sing across a wider vocal range than either could alone. They could sing 2 different lyrics (Scarborough Fair/Canticle) into a song that accentuates both.
They were constantly breaking up and reuniting. But they were still best friends. Just before their biggest breakup, Simon wrote Bridge Over Troubled Water for Garfunkel (possibly the best song he ever wrote and uniquely suited for Garfunkel's voice), and Garfunkel insisted on a 3rd verse for Simon to sing.
When they reunited for the Concert in Central Park, they could still start singing in harmony at the exact same time without looking at each other, despite the separation.
Alone, they were very good.
Together they were always magic.
Pick a random song from a random album, and it will not disappoint. They didn't have a single bad song in their catalog.
He didn't write this
@@wintergirl8 Yes, I know. I was just stating my opinion on him.
I have just turned 73,and I have loved all of the songs done by them. Now I listen to Bookends album and the song "Old Friends". Give it a listen...I so relate
I've just gone 70 so that line about how terribly strange to be 70 - I remember when I first heard that line and thought, man I wonder what it will feel like when I'm 70. Now I know - and I still love S and G.
I knew this was a take from a *very* old Peruvian song, but it hit home when I was traveling in south America and listening to a group of indigenous street musicians, and they started playing it. I was like, "Oh hey, they know Simon and Garfunkel! No, wait..."
Not only will your son be singing this soon but it will stick with him for life .
You've also got to get into Paul Simon's solo work. "Slip Sliding Away" would be a great one to do.
Amazing track and a good first pick.
Paul Simon is a master poet. Would love to see you give a listen to "Kathy's Song." I love it not only because my name is Kathy but because the melody and lyrics are simply beautiful. Love your channel very much!
April come she will….haunting and infectious song
Scarborough Fair, Homeward Bound, Cecelia, America, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, I am a Rock...all really good songs by Simon & Garfunkel. Then you can dip into Paul Simon's solo work.
The Only Living Boy In New York
Simon & Garfunkel are two of the most amazing artists I've ever listen to. Paul Simon received the Poet Laureates award for his lyrics 😊
BRO, A few years back both Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel, and Bob Dylan were headliners at a summer outdoor concert in Duluth Minnesota, on the shore of Lake Superior. What a magical evening that was! At times both Bob and Paul shared the stage at the same time. I was standing less than six feet below the stage from them, the whole evening. Both of these guys are master musicians and primo entertainers, and are legends in their own right!
Cool.
I attended that concert as well. It was so much fun, both were great. I was a little surprised and quite pleased Bob was talkative and it was wonderful he shared his memories of living in Duluth. @James Johnson did you get a chance to see the collection of Bob Dylan ephemera that was on display at the Karpeles Manuscript Library in Duluth during Bob Dylan days a few years back?
@@melissakhalar1842 NO! I wish I had, but I had a couple hour drive back home for work. In Hibbing Mn. There used to be a bar called "Zimmys" that was sort of a tribute bar to Bob. I was in there once to have lunch, remembering they sure knew how to make up a good burger!
I wish I had known!!
Sorry I missed it
Paul Simon is one of our best song-writers of all time. I recommend you look into Paul Simon’s album “Graceland” from the 1980’s. He went to South Africa and worked with musicians there.
I haven't heard this song in a long time. It's beautiful. I miss great song writing and lyrics. It's awesome that your son will be singing this song. Paul Simon is the writer and he sings. Art Garfunkel has the angelic voice.
Mandolins😊 The flutes are Peruvian “ Pipes of Pan” flutes.
You’re going to love Paul Simon’s collaboration with South African artists on his Graceland album. “
Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes”. Pure magic. 😊
No disrespect, and I realize how highly acclimated the Graceland album is/was. However, I'm not a Huge Graceland album fan. I think "Rhythm of the Saints" was a much better album, personally.
Iv been a metalhead since the 80s. But Simon and Garfunkel has been 1 of my favorite groups since I first heard them. Glad you pick this song! Every album is a greatest hit. Jim Croce is also a great folk songwriter too. Anyone that thinks Maynard wasn't influenced by these guys, is kidding themselves. Love the channel👍
Man! I have not heard this song in ages! Thank you!
Sounds of Silence is my earliest memory of music. I was three.
I love watching your eyes while you’re listening… you can see the emotion from the music reach into your heart. Music is such a powerful thing that moves your soul and makes you feel so much better. ❤❤❤
You seem to appreciate haunting flute, and angelic sounding vocals, that being said, I'd like to highly recommend checking out some Moody Blues, they have those elements in a lot of their music. Songs like "Legend of a Mind", "Tuesday Afternoon", or "Nights in White Satin"....
I’d like your reaction to Mother Child Reunion by Simon & Garfunkel. The first time I heard it was in the 70’s driving to meet my birth mother and father after being an orphan for 3 decades. It gave me chills.
S&G were a period of time, sort of a backdrop to life and years later evoke powerful memories, like a breeze gently blowing a curtain aside for a glimpse into the past. I love that, and I love your genuine appreciation.
In 1913, Peruvian songwriter Daniel Alomía Robles composed "El Cóndor Pasa", and the song was first performed publicly at the Teatro Mazzi in Lima.
Listen to Simon & Garfunkel's 'The Dangling Conversation's. It doesn't get any better than this. They can do no wrong.......
Paul Simon is one of our generations' best songwriters. His songs, both with Art Garfunkel, and as a solo artist, are some of the best music. Not a rabbit hole so much as a meandering walk in the meadow. I've been listening since the sixties, I still can't get him off my playlists.
I think you would love “Mother and Child Reunion” by Paul Simon. It’s incredible. And I can’t get through it without tearing up. 💕
Two of the all time most angelic voices imo are Art Garfunkel and Bobby Hatfield
The main wind instrument used here is a Ecuadorian Rondador, a sort of pan flute made from cane and string. Most are hand-made, and depending on the pairing of the lengths of cane, each one is unique. You generally get two notes at one time with this instrument - which two depends on the way it is made. When I first heard this song, I thought two flutes were playing, but it actually is just one.
I was indoctrinated as a child on family vacations with my parents in control of the car stereo. I knew all the lyrics to the S&G catalogue after that and then learnt many of their tunes on the guitar. Whilst there are much more anthemic or famous tunes, for me Kathy' song, for Emily, whenever I may find her and old friends/bookends are the most powerful lyrically and move me the most. Try these out if you can.
This song is very powerful for me spiritual ❤
Simon and Garfunkel, one of Americas' greatest bands ever. Paul Simon is one of the best songwriters ever. The work he did solo later on is fantastic. His album, Graceland is INSANE
We just "bumped" into your videos - what a joy to see someone from a younger generation enjoying Simon and Garfunkel, this is coming from a 75 year old who remembers when they first came on the scene . During their Farewell Tour, we happened to be in Colorado Springs, they were going to perform in Boulder, we hopped in our friends' Datsun and drove to hear them at U of C's campus. It was the largest concert we had ever attended, I can still hear and see them on stage ---- it was incredible! Keep up the great selections, and thanks.
Originally a Peruvian Andies folk song. I heard it played instrumentally in a bar in Cusco, Peru, many years ago. flutes and guitars. Haunting and beautiful.
When I was a child, my father would play guitar and my mother would sing this song. Good memories! Your son can listen to any S&G song.
Paul Simon still is a genius. He has another album coming out this year. Garfunkel I think was involved in creating the harmonies, and he has some lovely solo albums, but he's a singer, not a writer. El Condor Pasa sounds very Peruvian to me.
Love the story about your son! 💙💙💙
One of my personal favorites from the earlier S&G is Kathy's Song. The lyrics are heart piercing.
I can hardly wait for you to reach Graceland in your journey, although by then, Paul Simon was solo for some time.
He had the accompanyment of LadySmith Black Mombasa. I saw him on his Graceland tour with LSBM at the London Royal Albert Hall. It took me about a week to recover from what I saw, heard, and felt from that concert.
Paul Simon, now 80ish, has released a new album, which is a beautiful, wistful ode to his life. Enjoy one of the most prolific songwriters still alive!!
Paul Simon,is the creative genius,he wrote all their music,Art Garfunkel has the angelic voice.♥️🇨🇦
Your son is very lucky to have you. A wonderful father who actually steps up to your job, its great!
Yes, Paul Simon is a genius !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Boxer is another classic tune by them. The chorus is something like "Lie-la-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie" which coincidentally is also a verse in the Tool song 'Vicarious' :)
Art Garfunkel has the voice of an angel but Paul Simon is the sole songwriter. When they broke up, the record execs didn't think Simon's solo work would sell. Wrong. Paul Simon is a genius and the audience knew it. He's 82 and he just released a new album a couple of months ago.
Simon has released several successful albums since the breakup and Garfunkel has faded into obscurity.
So many 70's songs I grew up on that I never knew the names of. Most I have "discovered" over time. This one was missed, but always loved it as a small child.
“April Come She Will” is another one I recommend.
You need to watch the movie "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman & Katherine Ross. The movie came out about the same time S&G were gaining popularity. Simon&Garfunkle made an album for the movie The Graduate./Mrs. Robinson was a big hit at this time. The entire movie played new songs by Simon&Garfunkle. It's worth watching.
Tears I hear such warmth and honesty in Simon’s lead vocals and Garfunkel in the harmony. They are a blessing to mankind’s ears that want to hear spirituality in a rare form.
one of my favorites...I love the 'shimmery' effect at the beginning of the song...
Oh yes, this one is special. It's deep and thought-provoking. The music is based off a traditional Peruvian (I think) folk song and when Paul Simon heard it, it decided to put lyrics to it. Simon and Garfunkel were a gift to the world and thankfully, that gift keeps on giving. I also love "Old Friends/Bookends". It's a segue song and really gorgeous and moves me every time I hear it.
My brother God rest his soul loved Simon and Garfunkel. Unfortunately my brother was killed in 1969. His favorite songs were Bridge over Troubled Water/The Boxer/Scarborough Fair. So glad that I grew up listening while he played his albums.
I was 7 when this song came out. My parents bought the album. I listened to it 1,000 times. Still have the album!
Great duo and Garfunkle''s vocals added a lot but the song writing was strictly Simon, one of the true genius composers of our time.
Great reaction. Yes, they were musical geniuses.
I believe that's a dulcimer you're hearing in the intro, it's a very high-pitched metallic sound. This is actually a traditional Peruvian folk song , that Paul Simon added lyrics to...
I'm glad you used the word Poet, because that's exactly what they were considered to be. Poets and folk-rock. As others have said, it's a traditional Peruvian song, and trust Paul Simon, lyrical and poetic genius to bring it to the world with his talent. We sang it in school choir when I was a kid. It's one of my fav's. I'm sure by now you've learnt the lyrics in full. Glad to hear you're passing it to your boy too.
The whole album is fantastic.
Polo, you rely should listen to traditional Peruvian music like this, it is mostly instrumental and played often on Pan Pipes. It is music like this here.
Hiya Polo, nice to meet you. No pressure but, we, and I speak for all watching your channel on RUclips forbid you to stop reacting lol. Binging your vids over the weekend. Absolutely loving your natural vibe, speaking from the heart, your soothing, calming, gentle speaking voice. Relaxing, almost soporific. (Not that I fell asleep, but you know what I mean lol) Thanks Polo. From the Netherlands I wish you good health. Cheers.
Polo you are amazing. I so love watching you. Simon ,& Garfunkel are my favourite artists of all time.
I can listen to the entire Bridge Over Troubled Water album. But it may simply be because my dad had the tape cassette for his car when I was a kid, and we’d listen to it driving almost everywhere. Thanks for listening - looking forward to their next one
This is so beautiful. They do sing like angels.
In the 70s and 80s speakers were amazing. Hearing this on large and heavy wooden was a treat. You are missing out.
I love Simon & Garfunkel. American Tune is one of my favs. Paul Simon lived in the same town where I grew up. I was 13 in the 1970 and am into so many different types of music. James Taylor is a master storyteller too. His voice is incredible. I've seen him live 5 times.
Yay! Someone else born the same year as me!I too was 13 in 1970 and REALLY enjoyed all the fabulous music that was on the radio at that time!
Scarborough Fair amazing!
Love the beautiful music of Pan's Pipes so hauntingly beautiful.
My mother and I watched their reunion concert in Central Park on tv, I think it was 1980 and it was incredible. We both cried at the end of it. I found the dubbel album from that concert and I played it all the time for months. Amazing
The context of this instrumentation and style of music is that of the Incas, in other words Peru and Ecuador.
I didn't see a reaction for their song I Am a Rock on your channel.
Thank you so much for playing this!
I think about my sons addiction when they say... a man gets tied up to the ground, he gives the world its saddest sound.... i know intimately what that means. He had this song on his playlist when he passed. Its also in the movie, Wild with Reese Witherspoon, which is a powerful movie, a true story, about a womans walk through grief. RIP Matt
Are you familiar with ‘sparrow’ beautiful song.
My heart is with you. My daughter was addicted for 8 yrs. Clean now for 9. It was nothing we did that made her an addict and nothing by us that made her free. I beat cancer 3 yrs ago and a coworker asked how I could be so calm and steady
I told her this battle was a cake walk and a battle I could fight.
May you find peace in Matt's memory. May my girl choose another day of life. I hate the disease addiction.
We are so far away from healing it bc ppl think it's a moral issue and addicts are weak.
I'm sorry it took your beautiful son.
Simon wrote all the songs. One of the greatest American songwriters
Simon & Garfunkel lyrics are fantastic. Always were. Not only were the songs beautiful melodies, the lyrics were always deep and thought provoking. The Boxer, I am a Rock, Only Living Boy In New York, Save the Life Of My Child. So many more.
Haven't heard this for a long time!❤ Love this Song
Yes, indeed, I'd rather be a hammer than a nail !
I'm so happy to see people react to this song. It is my all-time favorite song. I have the music tattooed on my left forearm.
"Bridge over troubled water", "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" and "Mrs Robinson"
Can’t wait that’s your boy ! So happy for you ,
I noticed that the Bingchat response to the title is well represented in the comments, so will just say YAY! Love this song and band and channel. Tape your son when he learns it...and nab him some Pan pipes. "Kathy's Song" is awfully pretty.
The strings in the beginning include 4 mandolin; it's a very unique and beautiful instrument.
One of the greatest songs ever! Both lyrics, composition and instrumental!
El Condor Pasa was their second best song, right behind 'Bridge of Troubled Waters' which was selected the #1 Song from 1975-2000. Was also most every school's senior song.
Most all of their song are rich in lyrics & harmonies. Can't really go wrong with Simon & Garfunkel. ""Scarborough Fair/Canticle" is beautiful.
If you appreciate the Peruvian sound of "El Condor Pasa," its sister song is Paul Simon's brilliant solo piece, "Duncan." In concert, he often pairs the 2 songs into one. "Duncan" is one of the most gorgeous story-songs of all time.
This one is the reason I subscribed to your channel.
You should give Al Stewart "On the border" a listen...
Impacted me as a little kid. Didn't know much but this was my favorite song. 'I'd rather be a hammer than a nail' stuck with me...great lessons for the innocent to find strength through.