I'm not disagreeing with you. However, this is just one of many "performances" of The Boxer, rather than a "version". What's incredible is the masterful artistic expression and energy that flows through and out of Paul during every performance of this song and many of his others. Each performance, if one listens carefully, is an original which is nearly beyond belief. The Boxer is a masterpiece and Paul Simon, in my humble opinion, is the finest singer-song writer that has ever lived. I also believe we will never see/hear a musician of Paul's quality ever again.
@@liberty9348 I'm really curious as to what's the point of distinguishing between a 'version' and a 'performance', for the purposes of his online comment? Nobody, in their right mind, is misunderstanding his point because of the semantic fantasy land that you live in... in fact, many people thing it's moronic to make distinctions of no real difference. PS multi-track recordings (which _also_ result from searching for this song, by name) cannot really be considered a 'performance' (in the same way that a movie is not a 'performance' in the way that a Broadway show _is),_ so that word is entirely insufficient in a comparison of multiple forms at the same time -- a catchall descriptor (such as 'version') is therefore superior.
The secret to their harmonies, is they never try to make it perfect. Sometimes Art is a little late, sometimes Paul is a little early, but they are just masters of their craft, and make it work
They’re in sync timing-wise on the original recordings. Live they were much freer with the starts and stops but they each knew exactly what the other was going to sing every moment, and even though it may seem like it wasn’t structured, it was all worked out in advance. Art sang counter melodies that were also harmonies to Paul’s melodies often in the opposite direction of Paul’s lead vocal, throughout their catalog. That was a big part of their sound.
Yes but they do that on purpose. If you ask them, it’s part of the perfection. They echo and complement each other. The overlaps are deliberate and masterful. Like a conversation
Absolutely. In fact, if one were to watch every recording they can of The Boxer and listen carefully, one would realize that every performance is an original which is quite impressive. Paul Simon is the most incredible singer-song writer that has ever existed. We won't be see/hearing any musician of his quality ever again. The Boxer is a masterpiece and showcases Paul's musical genius, as it was written very early in his career (1969). In regard to their harmonies, they are not "trying" to harmonize, but rather are just letting their musical energy flow through them and out of them. Perfection doesn't demand timing and/or effort, it just happens. This is a display of music at its absolute finest form. Something that is extremely rare and I'm pleased I am living in the same era of the living legend that is Paul Simon.
75 dislikes. Incredible. Best song ever written with the best performance ever. I'm 43 and I can't hold my tears back when I listen to this song. It's perfection.
Wow, that’s awesome your 43 and loving this beautiful music.. I guess true music lovers will find the best music no matter how old or young they are. I was about 18 when I saw them live the first time in the 70s now I’m 70 and still listening. But I’m the Grandma that listens to Ac/Dc and Ted Nugent as well.. I know the new music is great for some but I will take the classics anyday.
Master craftsmen of their trade. I have been fortunate, now being 70 years old, to have lived throughout not only the continued development of this song but also their careers as a whole. So very enjoyable.
Art hit me right in the damn spine, god damn it. I love this so much, there's no other people in the world who can sing like this together, out of this world.
@@luchahn8430 They had problems that were never publicly disclosed. I suspect it had something to do with who gets more money per gig, but that's only speculation.
The voice, the expression, the guitar. The synergy of Simon and Garfunkel. What a beautiful song! simply stunning.... for all time, one of the most beautiful tunes ever!
I have always loved this song ❤ Their voices blend so beautifully and the Music is great! However; only now at this stage of my Life can I really appreciate these Poetic Lyrics!! " The Fighter Still Remains..." Carry on, fighters. Carry on.
every party has some guy singing the boxer...must be the most performed song ever by budding guitarists so it`s lovely to hear the original artistes perform this song which is actually a great song and never dates.
I have listen to many version of this beutiful song, even Bob Dylan's, but the trick here, is that of the beutiful Art Garfunkel's sentiment, soul. Here he shows it.
Whatever they used or not used, the end result is a heavenly harmony. And i agree that this one sounds even better than the one in the 70's. For some people getting old brings great things. I wish i were there....... I think it's ashame that youtube always seems some kind of medium for discussing the material instead of putting down your experience on the subject I mean, in the end it's only music....the universal language. The magical thing that brings you to places where you were at that time.
Some might argue it’s the Everly Brothers.. but I say the 2 voices of Simon and Garfunkel are the most magical.. in later years I found while not equal the voices of Graham Nash and David Crosby are also in the same stadium
The "La-la-lie part" is magical!!! Sometimes I feel like I'm eating a delicious chocolate pie, and sometimes I'm feeling like a cloud, blown by the wind!!! ❤❤😍😍🎶🎶
Every time I hear the "old timers" perform, no matter the genre, it makes me think when they are gone who is around who can deliver this music, songs and performances.
it's pity they didn't sing extra verse - after changes we are more or less the same... Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago. Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago.
I listened to the Studio recording, original release, first. It was perfect and exactly as I remember it. Then I listened to this concert cut of the same song, and it sounded SO SLOW!!! I mean, they're aging (aren't we all), but it was really strange. I tried speeding it up (3 dots menu) to 1.25, and I swear it was exactly the same tempo as the original. I felt bad halfway thru and switched it back. Three seconds later I realized my original idea was the right one, and returned to 1.25 speed! It wasn't too distorted doing this, and I recommend trying it. You might want to listen to the original recording first, you'll see what I mean. Still the best Duo ever. Their stuff does not get old or ever sound dated.
Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel formam uma dupla, dentre as mais fantásticas, de compositores e cantores da modernidade! Canções que atravessam o tempo, emocionam gerações e carreiam uma enorme quantidade de seguidores! Haja vista que a sua introdução se deu nos anos 60 através do filme Mrs Robinson!
Nelson Sabrá,.você disse tudo cara, essa foi e ainda é a maior dupla no mundo, tanto é que eles estão separados, mas quando o povo pede, eles se juntam e fazem esse espetáculo, que foi em 2009. Simplesmente espetacular. Desculpem mas essas duplas brasileiras, não chegam nem na sombra deles. Obrigado pelo seus comentários. Abraço.
In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of every glove that laid him down or cut him 'Til he cried out in his anger and his shame "I am leaving, I am leaving", but the fighter still remains!
Unfortunately, it's largely autotuned. Many videos of the public, taken by smartphone, attest; it was close to the massacre. Splendors and miseries of technology.
@@jonas_mazot I just saw another video from an independent RUclipsr and it didn't sound any different from this version and it was recorded the same year.
Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago. actually he's just able to sing ... maybe you haven't experienced something so far ._. it's pity they didn't sing extra verse - after changes we are more or less the same...
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In my opinion that was the best version ever sung of The Boxer.
central park 1981 the best
I'm not disagreeing with you. However, this is just one of many "performances" of The Boxer, rather than a "version". What's incredible is the masterful artistic expression and energy that flows through and out of Paul during every performance of this song and many of his others. Each performance, if one listens carefully, is an original which is nearly beyond belief. The Boxer is a masterpiece and Paul Simon, in my humble opinion, is the finest singer-song writer that has ever lived. I also believe we will never see/hear a musician of Paul's quality ever again.
@@liberty9348 I'm really curious as to what's the point of distinguishing between a 'version' and a 'performance', for the purposes of his online comment?
Nobody, in their right mind, is misunderstanding his point because of the semantic fantasy land that you live in... in fact, many people thing it's moronic to make distinctions of no real difference.
PS multi-track recordings (which _also_ result from searching for this song, by name) cannot really be considered a 'performance' (in the same way that a movie is not a 'performance' in the way that a Broadway show _is),_ so that word is entirely insufficient in a comparison of multiple forms at the same time -- a catchall descriptor (such as 'version') is therefore superior.
The secret to their harmonies, is they never try to make it perfect. Sometimes Art is a little late, sometimes Paul is a little early, but they are just masters of their craft, and make it work
I think they were intended to do that
They’re in sync timing-wise on the original recordings. Live they were much freer with the starts and stops but they each knew exactly what the other was going to sing every moment, and even though it may seem like it wasn’t structured, it was all worked out in advance. Art sang counter melodies that were also harmonies to Paul’s melodies often in the opposite direction of Paul’s lead vocal, throughout their catalog. That was a big part of their sound.
Absolutely!!
Yes but they do that on purpose. If you ask them, it’s part of the perfection. They echo and complement each other. The overlaps are deliberate and masterful. Like a conversation
Absolutely. In fact, if one were to watch every recording they can of The Boxer and listen carefully, one would realize that every performance is an original which is quite impressive. Paul Simon is the most incredible singer-song writer that has ever existed. We won't be see/hearing any musician of his quality ever again. The Boxer is a masterpiece and showcases Paul's musical genius, as it was written very early in his career (1969). In regard to their harmonies, they are not "trying" to harmonize, but rather are just letting their musical energy flow through them and out of them. Perfection doesn't demand timing and/or effort, it just happens. This is a display of music at its absolute finest form. Something that is extremely rare and I'm pleased I am living in the same era of the living legend that is Paul Simon.
Art Garfunkel's voice is outworldly beautiful, the performance pure passion. What an artist
"He cried out in his anger and his shame, i am leaving I am leaving but the fighter still remains." absolute chills
That is the best part. Art nails it. I can hear the pain in his voice.
Makes me cry every time.
Do they even understand the magnitude of what they created with this amazing piece of art? At 55 years old it is so much a part of my musical soul.
It's not their only masterpiece, either... this one is probably my favorite.
The lyrics to their songs were so profound and in many ways Paul Simon was ahead of his songwriting contemporaries on an intellectual level
Absolutely agree!!
A Musical Genius!! 😎
I have listened to this song like 100 times today…Art voice is fucking incredible
My favourite Simon and Garfunkel song... Just brilliant .well written.. beautifully performed!!!
This little bit slower version and Art's voice makes this so beautiful. One of the best songs ever made.
Makes me cry every time I hear it... This is what pure beauty sounds like
Es spielt keine Rolle, wie oft du mal gefallen bist. Wichtig ist, wie oft du wieder aufgestanden bist.
Wow , I watched them live in the 70s and now I’m 70 watching this.. These men were so amazing together, their voices blend so wonderfully ☮️
Nobody but Simon and Garfunkel can produce this unique sound! Genius!
75 dislikes. Incredible. Best song ever written with the best performance ever. I'm 43 and I can't hold my tears back when I listen to this song. It's perfection.
Wow, that’s awesome your 43 and loving this beautiful music.. I guess true music lovers will find the best music no matter how old or young they are. I was about 18 when I saw them live the first time in the 70s now I’m 70 and still listening. But I’m the Grandma that listens to Ac/Dc and Ted Nugent as well.. I know the new music is great for some but I will take the classics anyday.
This entire concert was incredible. This performance by Simon and Garfunkel was beyond incredible.
Master craftsmen of their trade. I have been fortunate, now being 70 years old, to have lived throughout not only the continued development of this song but also their careers as a whole. So very enjoyable.
Goosebumps absolutely wonderful song and performance
Art hit me right in the damn spine, god damn it. I love this so much, there's no other people in the world who can sing like this together, out of this world.
Their vocals are so wonderful. This is such a beautiful song.
Agreed.
Today this brought me to tears 😢.
So beautifully
touching! ❤
They have so much magic together. They should never have let petty differences break them apart.
Why did they break up ?
@@luchahn8430 They had problems that were never publicly disclosed. I suspect it had something to do with who gets more money per gig, but that's only speculation.
Like Tears for Fears… it’s unfortunate when this happens..
when i hear the: "lie la lie" my heart stops beating.. than i forget the world.. this song is so fucking beautiful...
Always brings a tear to my eyes
The voice, the expression, the guitar. The synergy of Simon and Garfunkel. What a beautiful song!
simply stunning.... for all time, one of the most beautiful tunes ever!
this is one of the best performances ive heard of this song
When Art hits the chorus at 4:03, it gives me gooseflesh.
And God said, "let there be 2-part harmony", and behold, there was Simon and Garfunkel! Thanks God, mankind surely owes you for that one.
I have always loved this song ❤
Their voices blend so beautifully and the Music is great!
However; only now at this stage of my Life can I really appreciate these Poetic Lyrics!! " The Fighter Still Remains..."
Carry on, fighters. Carry on.
Fuck me. I didn't think this song could get any better. It just did. For me, the greatest "story telling" song ever. Beautiful.
These two are unbelievably awesome!
The voice, the expression, the guitar. The synergy of Simon and Garfunkel. What a beautiful song!
Merci Lotte0815007 pour cette vidéo. A écouter sans modération en 2021 comme en 1969. 52 ans et pas une ride! La France aussi adore.
Thank you Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel for your brilliant songs and performance.
The Greatest duo there ever was!!!
Encore merci Lotte0815007 pour cette vidéo. A écouter sans modération en 2023 comme en 1969. 54 ans et pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) !
A master craft of a song and song writing. FEW will EVER do something similar again in my lifetime.
Loving the theremin solo!
Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago.
which part? sorry not familiar with theremin instrument
Why do I cry?
simply stunning.... for all time, one of the most beautiful tunes ever!
Absolutely amazing harmony!!! WOW ❤️
I don't know about ya'll but I think this is one of my top 5 songs.
Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago.
Well said, many of their songs have that effect. Takes me back to my college years at Purdue. Fifty years ago as you said.
Who can dislike this ? That’s just amazing. I’m french, I have no more words to describe this song and interpretation..
A true musical masterpiece!
Seeing the passion in they're singing is something really special ♥️
These artists are kinda sent from heaven...voice and talent, what a combination!
well said
No they were sent from heaven
The greatest duo ever. Thank you for the memories ….
& everly brothers
Die Jungs sind GRANDIOS, die beste Version von the Boxer ever!!
That solo just runs up my spine and tingles my soul it makes the song what a genius guitar player
Un duo magnifiquement mûri ! Merci
every party has some guy singing the boxer...must be the most performed song ever by budding guitarists so it`s lovely to hear the original artistes perform this song which is actually a great song and never dates.
I have listen to many version of this beutiful song, even Bob Dylan's, but the trick here, is that of the beutiful Art Garfunkel's sentiment, soul. Here he shows it.
He is truly a soulful expressive person. Love both of them very much!
Whatever they used or not used, the end result is a heavenly harmony.
And i agree that this one sounds even better than the one in the 70's.
For some people getting old brings great things.
I wish i were there.......
I think it's ashame that youtube always seems some kind of medium for discussing the material instead of putting down your experience on the subject
I mean, in the end it's only music....the universal language.
The magical thing that brings you to places where you were at that time.
Some might argue it’s the Everly Brothers.. but I say the 2 voices of Simon and Garfunkel are the most magical.. in later years I found while not equal the voices of Graham Nash and David Crosby are also in the same stadium
The "La-la-lie part" is magical!!! Sometimes I feel like I'm eating a delicious chocolate pie, and sometimes I'm feeling like a cloud, blown by the wind!!! ❤❤😍😍🎶🎶
What a brilliant recording. You weren't kidding when you said it was HD.
Simon is such a great songwriter and this is a superb performance by two golden oldies.
From all today´s day music, this is Mozart modern times. Cuts through the soul.
Loving the theremin solo!
Every time I hear the "old timers" perform, no matter the genre, it makes me think when they are gone who is around who can deliver this music, songs and performances.
it's pity they didn't sing extra verse - after changes we are more or less the same...
Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago.
Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago.
I listened to the Studio recording, original release, first. It was perfect and exactly as I remember it.
Then I listened to this concert cut of the same song, and it sounded SO SLOW!!! I mean, they're aging (aren't we all), but it was really strange. I tried speeding it up (3 dots menu) to 1.25, and I swear it was exactly the same tempo as the original. I felt bad halfway thru and switched it back. Three seconds later I realized my original idea was the right one, and returned to 1.25 speed! It wasn't too distorted doing this, and I recommend trying it. You might want to listen to the original recording first, you'll see what I mean.
Still the best Duo ever. Their stuff does not get old or ever sound dated.
Paul Simon just turned 80 Art turns 80 in a couple Months ... It is such a shame that the two of them cannot bury the Hatchet and leave it there.
Garfunkel's second voice is out of this world
Thiz is the song that never dies. Its so called THE LEGENDS
How terribly strange to be 70... "the way of all flesh"...(Moses) Two of the Gr8est talents personified... tks for the best music ever!!!
2 men that shook the earth. And a moment only few. Very few fortunate people can experience. 1:15
They sound better here then there original recorded version. Their "aged" voices are wonderful.
Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel formam uma dupla, dentre as mais fantásticas, de compositores e cantores da modernidade! Canções que atravessam o tempo, emocionam gerações e carreiam uma enorme quantidade de seguidores! Haja vista que a sua introdução se deu nos anos 60 através do filme Mrs Robinson!
Nelson Sabrá,.você disse tudo cara, essa foi e ainda é a maior dupla no mundo, tanto é que eles estão separados, mas quando o povo pede, eles se juntam e fazem esse espetáculo, que foi em 2009. Simplesmente espetacular. Desculpem mas essas duplas brasileiras, não chegam nem na sombra deles. Obrigado pelo seus comentários. Abraço.
George Norry featured this song on his radio show heard in Charleston, South Carolina. Simply timeless. 4-7-2021
💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖
this is the best performace of art in my opinion... just beautiful.
You are watcging two of the best ever. Just magic.
Their voices are far and away beyond the time.
Wow. Amazing
Ich liebe dieses Lied ❤
In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade
And he carries the reminders
Of every glove that laid him down or cut him
'Til he cried out in his anger and his shame
"I am leaving, I am leaving", but the fighter still remains!
timeless, simply timeless
Such beautiful harmony! ....timeless!
This song is the must! So nice song!
Best song ever... and that theramin...❤❤
it's pity they didn't sing extra verse - after changes we are more or less the same...
I like how they changed it up a little bit with the new harmonies.
Just so heartwarming and wonderful
If I could listen to one last song...the boxer would be a very strong contender!!
A masterpiece.
I love the theremin during the guitar solo!!
Andromedarr I have been trying to figure out what that sound is, a Theremin! That’s cool
Best duet I’ve ever heard.
What a perfect tuning
Sem palavras, maravilha, isso e musica!!!
QUELLE BELLES VOIX MEME CELLE DE LA FEMME
I love this song in live. Most i must cry when i hear it. Art g. Is singing soooo very nice. ☺
Art Gargunkel voice is very beautiful
I'd like to see you sing that well when you're 68.
I'd like to have sung that hauntingly when I was 18, never mind my current 38 or the eventual 68 👏
Unfortunately, it's largely autotuned. Many videos of the public, taken by smartphone, attest; it was close to the massacre. Splendors and miseries of technology.
@@jonas_mazot Art was autotuned, but that was because of his vocal cords being partly paralyzed right?
@@jonas_mazot I just saw another video from an independent RUclipsr and it didn't sound any different from this version and it was recorded the same year.
Hauntingly beautiful
Fabulous souvenir from this duo, i love very very much !! 💘🫶👍👍🎤
this song is always my fav since a long long time ago
Thanks Lotte0815007!
Every time I listened to the song I cried: so much memories almost 50 years ago.
actually he's just able to sing ... maybe you haven't experienced something so far ._.
it's pity they didn't sing extra verse - after changes we are more or less the same...
I can’t get myself to like the original song because this version is sooo much better 😭😭
I've never heard anything so perfect!
Je ne m en lassepas vraiment une magnifique chanson
Very very beautiful, salute🎙🎶🌷👌