I think this is not a COVER song, but rather a DERIVATIVE work, bringing Simon and Garfunkel's piece to a new road of soul. The interpretations give a different meaning through the aggressive change of arrangement. And he was able to bring this timeless song to a new genre while keeping the full respect of its originals. I give my TWO THUMBS UP - 10/10.
some much respect for you Mike to be as huge as you are still in touch with your roots and to give to the people your gift proper respect totally awesome
Perfectly in tune and sings with heart....what is music but an outlet for ones feelings ....for all the negative people....do better...I bet you can't.
Craig, and the point is exactly what? He’s adapted a song to suit his own voice and style, whoopee. I’m sorry, I’m with rose on this, there’s nothing like an original...
the point is that he has made a great rendition of it. there is no intended contest between S & G and Passenger. OP was simply stating they loved this version. I love the original as well, but I also love this. what of it?
Calvin, what the point really is, that all people have a right to an opinion. Rose had an opinion, and was told that she was missing the point. I too had an opinion, that you thought was wrong. What is it with you people, can’t you just post your opinions, without criticising anyone else’s god given right to theirs, wtf...
Hello darkness, my old friend I've 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 dared 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 In 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
I know right, his voice and the way he sings just brings out the feelings you never know existed, and before I know what the hell is wrong, tears are welling from the pits of my eyes!
There ain't nothing wrong with cryin' over a song. Music is a very emotional trip. Some can bring out the emotions more than others. God bless and have a great day. Gene Bellamy
Passenger I Bullets, I love this song very nice,and amazing all your songs passenger. Thank so much for sharing your music and God bless all your songs dear friend thank , have a blessed day bye.
Just a poetic painting of a feeling or scene. No double meanings as there are often in Dylan's lyrics but surely these lyrics are at least an equal to anything Dylan has produced.
He's the only one who can cover a Simon and Garfunkel song and make it work. At least the only one I have heard. No one else comes close to the original.
I think this is not a COVER song, but rather a DERIVATIVE work, bringing Simon and Garfunkel's piece to a new road of soul. The interpretations give a different meaning through the aggressive change of arrangement. And he was able to bring this timeless song to a new genre while keeping the full respect of its originals. I give my TWO THUMBS UP - 10/10.
Who make something like this ...simply going on the street after all and give your music to the world! This guy is great!!!
only if people would realize this is real music ..
Wow, have you ever seen someone singing with such passion! Best version of Sound of Silence I have ever heard.
When someone sings from the soul the words sung touch souls , can listen to this stuff for hours !!!
I loooooooooooooove his voice !!! Would stop and listen to him right away ! How lucky they are.... Love from Switzerland
He knows how to use that song and his voice to make it one of the best covers around in some time.
I don't really enjoy the voice.. but somehow his voice is what makes it so damn good. He truly made this song his own. R E S P E C T!
Dude, they were picking up leaflets... Good to see your concerned.
He improved it, Simon and Garfunkel are one of a kind, but this guy has actually improved their song, Passenger ftw
Highlight of 2013 was seeing passenger performing this song live. Shivers down my spine, sounds even better live I can assure you. Go see him now!
his voice makes me cry without no reason
some much respect for you Mike to be as huge as you are still in touch with your roots and to give to the people your gift proper respect totally awesome
Beautiful! Real talent.. I love his voice... Unique and the song make it his own... Amazing guy...
again proof he loves what he does. he sings for himself because he loves it, not for the money. doesn't care what others think
la mejor version que ja escuche! consigio transmitir hasta dentro del alma de las personas! lo simple es lo mas grande!
Wow...you are beautiful!!! What a perfect song to sing and your execution was stellar!❤🎶
I couldn't skip this... very powerful and raw ..love it
I held my breath......and my soul sored.......your voice is a gift 🎁🎁 from God....sending you love xxx
PASSENGER BUSKED AT RUNDLE MALL? Damn how did I miss this :(
I really love the way u sing.....It's something different from other buskers.....So natural...love it ....Lumut....Malaysia
Busy street, almost complete quiet. Mesmerizing version of a classic song
Insane! That was phenomenal! Watch out David Grey. I hope your music spreads like a wildfire in the states.
Wow! Loved this version. Unique voice. He made this song his own.
Amazing voice awesome 👏👍☝️
usually I don't like cover songs, but this one is brilliant!
Can't wait to see him live:-)
Perfectly in tune and sings with heart....what is music but an outlet for ones feelings ....for all the negative people....do better...I bet you can't.
Awesome cover. Does anyone know what amp he is using? It sounds great. I'm guessing it is similar to the AER acoustic amps
He did a GREAT cover of this song......He sings it with "feeling" (y)
will never fail to touch my heart when Mike sings his version of this song. x
So...the emotion was practically dripping from the words. Love, love, love this version. His voice is hypnotic.
How can anyone not like this, he's made a classic song his own, and made a cracking job of it!
Steve Michael I like it fine. But I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel. Hard to beat their music in my humble opinion.
Really missing the point here rose
Craig, and the point is exactly what? He’s adapted a song to suit his own voice and style, whoopee. I’m sorry, I’m with rose on this, there’s nothing like an original...
the point is that he has made a great rendition of it. there is no intended contest between S & G and Passenger. OP was simply stating they loved this version. I love the original as well, but I also love this. what of it?
Calvin, what the point really is, that all people have a right to an opinion. Rose had an opinion, and was told that she was missing the point. I too had an opinion, that you thought was wrong. What is it with you people, can’t you just post your opinions, without criticising anyone else’s god given right to theirs, wtf...
Great version of a Great song. His voice is amazing.
one of the biggest joys of life.. watching Passenger busk! :D
Hands down the Best Cover of this song EVER! Thank you.
You sing it with so much soul .. Great work ..
Love how he sings this song.
This my friends is called... TALENT!! Peace!!
He brings his own personality into the cover. Essential! 11/10.
Hello darkness, my old friend
I've 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 dared
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
In 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
That was so beautifully sung made it his own
What a great artist and singer! He will go far in life!
He already has haha
Tingles on the back of neck ..... I'm sure I've seen this guy perform live before seeing this video
love that unique voice and love your rendition of an all time classic. Bravo!
your performance, it is like a fire! it grows intense by the minute. love the passion you show.....
Sung with soo much soul, a rare talent
I really like this cover. He made it is own and it's beautifully done!
Well f..k me, this geezer is more than brilliant. Best busker i've seen in a long long time.
Keith Mockridge go check out his original songs on youtube
Simply a beautiful voice, he made this song his own. Wonderfully done.
i saw him busking in birmingham a few years ago he was brilliant
see how the comments come shows how much more popular hes getting good man mike you deserve it
Is great folk singer! Has a great voice and could listen to him all day!
Mike is such an incredible talent! Thanks for uploading this!
He sounds like that "Indie Girl Voice" vine.
Welcommm to meye keetchen, we have banannies, and ahhvadaidos
I love this from Simon & Garfunkle and passenger as done a brilliant cover!
OMG I never have seen u in Rundle Mall, luv his voice n music!
Prefer this one then S&G's one. Beautifull, timeless ans exquise. Thanks a lot
Great voice mate !
Incredible good. Fantastic. Greetings and congratulations from Chile. I there is any song on the market, count me in.
Thank the Lord above for people like this to find a voice for a music that I can hear but can’t find myself for the joy and peace it brings me.
the best version! i hope he makes this a single i can buy..
He knew to how to carry or deliver this song 😂 so sweet . Thanks for the beautiful song and voice. God bless
great voice but you dont fuck with perfection.
really good voice and soul
It's a cover, it doesn't need to be the same. A cover is to give something your twist, he just took the words.
I agree and Passenger made it his own instead of trying to copy the original
you'd be able to ask him on facebook, he tries to answer every message he gets on there, if you ask him i'm sure he'd be happy to let you know!
Just listening to this voice makes me cry for no reason.
+Teddy Kelly I relate to this even too much, and that is coming from a very non-emotional person.
I know right, his voice and the way he sings just brings out the feelings you never know existed, and before I know what the hell is wrong, tears are welling from the pits of my eyes!
me too
There ain't nothing wrong with cryin' over a song. Music is a very emotional trip. Some can bring out the emotions more than others. God bless and have a great day. Gene Bellamy
The song helps too
Come to Grafton Street in Dublin, the best busking street in the world!
I had never heard of Passenger, but I know Sound of Silence very well.
He touched my heart and brought a tear to my eye. A great talent.
this really shows mikes powerful voice!
That was an incredible performance. I agree with others, he made that song his own. Paul would be proud.
AMAZING PERFECT!!!!! * * * * * * * * * *
OH YER!! Can only happen in the land of Aussie's 🍺⛱🐨
fantastico cantante uno de los mejore del mundo mis respetos sige adelante y que dios te vendiga mucho
Amazing just amazing
His voice is hypnotising!!
what a wicked voice!
Passenger I Bullets, I love this song very nice,and amazing all your songs passenger. Thank so much for sharing your music and God bless all your songs dear friend thank , have a blessed day bye.
I'm deeply moved by his voice.
Just a poetic painting of a feeling or scene. No double meanings as there are often in Dylan's lyrics but surely these lyrics are at least an equal to anything Dylan has produced.
Love so much his way of interpretation . He is many times better than some of the international renown artists.
Thx
Fantastic!!!!! Cheered me up no end. Good luck to mlke and everyone who's with himxxxxxx
this is awersome, love
Simplemente PRECIOSO.... Así debería sonar el silencio... a veces....
Passion-ger. Best performance ever in a mall. If in a hurry check out 2:20 - 3:00!
Because if you're in a hurry, you no doubt took the time to read all of the comments for shortcut suggestions.
Beautiful.... as always.
He said "Rundle Mall", the location where he was playing. Making a little joke
Very good, fantastic sound . This is real music
probabley one of the best songs ever written and the homeboy performs the hell out of it. Very cool
Blessed with a unique voice!!!! Love him. ❤️
Muito dez .. gostei muito!!!
I need to rethink me whole life now.
Unique rendition of...
The Sound of Silence by Passenger.. An iconic song, which every singer could make their own...
He's the only one who can cover a Simon and Garfunkel song and make it work. At least the only one I have heard. No one else comes close to the original.
Hi yes this is beautiful. I'd recommend the "Disturbed" version too- it's awesome 👍
O artista e seu dom. Parabéns
Great version of a great song...
What an amazing performance (:
cannot understand so many thumbs down, it is so moving, wonder what he is doing now!
No words needed
Phenomenal !!!!!!!!!! He gave me goosebumps ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️