Puddles Pity Party - The Sound Of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel Cover)

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  • čas přidán 12. 10. 2017
  • You guys asked for it and here it is. I invited my pals from Tongo Hiti to help me out with this one. The Sound Of Silence is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was written by Paul Simon over a period of several months in 1963 and 1964. Disturbed did it their way. We did it the way we do it. I ❤️ y'all.
    RL and Tim asked me to not cover up Sam, the drummer. This is 5 guys playing this live. No jive.
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    Bashful RL Martin played guitar.
    Bashful Tim DeLaney played bass and did sound.
    Kris Dale set up his theremin and played lap steel.
    Sam Owens played drums in the moonlight.
    Andrew Woodman helped with lights.
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  • @SG-ns4jm
    @SG-ns4jm Před 5 lety +2504

    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 sounds of silence

    • @davethompson5438
      @davethompson5438 Před 5 lety +35

      PUDDLES : FINALLY, MUSIC HAS NEEDED YOU FOR A LONG TIME...IM SURE ROY ORBISON IS SMILING,MIKE..COULD YOU DO ELUSIVE BUTTERFLY, PLEASE? ITS SO SAD..BUT I LOVE SAD..

    • @gladysrodriguez5498
      @gladysrodriguez5498 Před 4 lety +12

      S G THANK YOU!!

    • @gladysrodriguez5498
      @gladysrodriguez5498 Před 4 lety +19

      WOW ALMOST I CRY. I GO TO CRY.

    • @brandonloeffler5423
      @brandonloeffler5423 Před 4 lety +15

      Can or would you consider doing a TOOL song they just released an album after 13 years and I would love to hear your version of any one of their songs...I'm sure many others would love as well

    • @harrisKiss
      @harrisKiss Před 4 lety +41

      What just happened here? I never heard of this Puddles guy and i am absolutely mind blown.. wtf.. such a voice!

  • @kgipe
    @kgipe Před 5 lety +5260

    I've heard this song consistently in my 44 years on this planet. But a guy in a sad clown suit made me *hear* it for the first time. Wow

    • @kevinwaycaster
      @kevinwaycaster Před 5 lety +116

      Well said sir. Same here. He sings so very clearly and with such passion. Amazing

    • @scotinouye7838
      @scotinouye7838 Před 5 lety +47

      Simply and brilliantly said

    • @NefariousDreary
      @NefariousDreary Před 5 lety +47

      Damn, that's really beautiful way to put it.

    • @silvascientist
      @silvascientist Před 5 lety +72

      Kevin Gipe I guess you were hearing without listening

    • @walt_almont93
      @walt_almont93 Před 5 lety +4

      You guys are ridiculous

  • @bugsbunny2944
    @bugsbunny2944 Před 2 lety +67

    This is why CZcams exists. I feel honored to hear this. His voice was made for this song

  • @arekpetrosian4965
    @arekpetrosian4965 Před 2 lety +124

    Having loved this song since I was a kid (born in '62), I think I've heard pretty much every version of it...and damn...I think I'm just now HEARING this song. And the way he just STOPS at the end, with that look in his eyes...pure genius.

    • @stephenwatkins5269
      @stephenwatkins5269 Před 2 lety +3

      Watch his Post Modern Jukebox cover version of Royals by Lorde. He did the same thing at the end of that one and it is just so, awesome. Thats the best way I can desribe it.

    • @arekpetrosian4965
      @arekpetrosian4965 Před 2 lety +3

      @@stephenwatkins5269 Just went and watched it. The way he just grabs his light and suitcase, and takes off was awesome.

    • @frederickshipp8013
      @frederickshipp8013 Před 2 lety +5

      @@arekpetrosian4965 I give this
      10 out of 10 👍👍

    • @arekpetrosian4965
      @arekpetrosian4965 Před 2 lety +3

      @@frederickshipp8013 I think I'm right there with you.

  • @dianagette4796
    @dianagette4796 Před 2 lety +136

    His voice is so distinctive, that is what draws you in.
    This man has the ability to sing any song, and do it justice.

  • @PuddlesPityParty
    @PuddlesPityParty  Před 6 lety +3674

    Whoa! You guys are the best. Thank you for watching.

    • @danceswithdonuts8461
      @danceswithdonuts8461 Před 6 lety +41

      Puddles Pity Party You make it easy to watch again and again, its so good!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @lvl10cooking
      @lvl10cooking Před 6 lety +27

      I f♥♥♥ing love your voice. I found your stuff on Post Modern Jukebox, and followed you since.

    • @robertwallis2223
      @robertwallis2223 Před 6 lety +12

      Thank you Puddles!

    • @Soundslikeaplan
      @Soundslikeaplan Před 6 lety +10

      Congratulations 🙂

    • @leorapedersen3557
      @leorapedersen3557 Před 6 lety +17

      It was bound to happen and it’s well-deserved. When art is this beautiful and this sincerely made, how can anyone turn away?

  • @Kikobutt
    @Kikobutt Před 6 lety +139

    My brother in law died of suicide this year, and he loved this song. So it means a lot to me, and thank you for this beautiful rendition! I can hear him in it. ❤

  • @MG-Marketing-Agency
    @MG-Marketing-Agency Před rokem +86

    Man, since I first saw you on AGT I've felt what millions have felt: You're a true artist. But what impresses me even more is the passion with which you sing. Man, that's you! Thanks for giving yourself to us with your passion, your talent and your unique style, thank you for letting us tell about you. We love you, brother!

  • @markrussrll1908
    @markrussrll1908 Před 5 dny

    I am a 69-year-old hippy. I've always loved the song and puddles forever puts a tear in my eye. God bless you, sir.❤😊

  • @sandyh.619
    @sandyh.619 Před 6 lety +17

    My husband was in a conference call on speaker when he got the upload notification and, in his excitement, forgot to mute his phone, so about 50 people were privileged enough to listen to this during their meeting.

  • @gcarap
    @gcarap Před 4 lety +439

    Literal sound of silence at the end is beyond genius.

    • @devandestudios128
      @devandestudios128 Před 4 lety +3

      I as well thought the same.

    • @Sandwitch31
      @Sandwitch31 Před 4 lety +8

      I had to sing the last line to appease my musical OCD

    • @gcarap
      @gcarap Před 4 lety +2

      @@Sandwitch31 Understandable lol

    • @Jardin777
      @Jardin777 Před 4 lety +5

      OMG I wasn't expecting that and when he didn't finish it I was like "what's he doing- Oooh"
      Pure genius

    • @x0thorn0x
      @x0thorn0x Před 4 lety +3

      Brilliant.

  • @gomuno2031
    @gomuno2031 Před 2 lety +12

    Every time I hear Puddle sing my heart virtually melts and I shed tears...
    So much pain and sorrow expressed through his voice.....😭😭

  • @flyingo
    @flyingo Před rokem +17

    How is it that Big Mike Geier hasn’t been recognized for his masterful voice talent until recently? Puddles persona aside, this man is truly remarkable!

    • @pamelamaccabee637
      @pamelamaccabee637 Před rokem

      I think we need a fan club that uses a.trusted entity to holds funds we raise to rent for him the best venue on Earth or or pays for a streamed concert we can attend worldwide!!!

    • @fus149hammer5
      @fus149hammer5 Před rokem

      He certainly deserves it he's wonderful.

    • @ifIOnlyHadABrian
      @ifIOnlyHadABrian Před 7 měsíci +1

      He's been known since AMG like 6 years ago or something... frikking kids...

  • @Baekstrom
    @Baekstrom Před 4 lety +384

    Replacing the last two words with actual silence was a stroke of genius. Since we all know the words we do not need to hear them to have them ringing through our heads. It is like the song never ends but actually continues in silence for ever.

    • @TYGER0902
      @TYGER0902 Před 4 lety +2

      Tim Laursen he wasn’t the first to do it. Look up Peter Holden’s and Tim Foust’s version who did it over 3 years ago. Theirs is all acapella with layering of both guys voices.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 3 lety

      @@TYGER0902 I wonder if he got the idea from Queen's We Are The Champions? The original version omits the words "of the world" at the end of the song. A lot of people dispute that, but click this link to hear it.
      czcams.com/video/aRlk72bQK90/video.html

  • @mike-rayner-videos
    @mike-rayner-videos Před 6 lety +510

    it's so sad it becomes beautiful

  • @ava.artemis
    @ava.artemis Před 3 měsíci +9

    Love it. The original S&G will always be my favorite. My dad had the album when I was a kid in the 70s. But this is unexpectedly beautiful and powerful.

  • @FernandoLobo
    @FernandoLobo Před 2 lety +134

    Holy, crap. Can i find a record of you ....searchin now !!! amazing voice

    • @robertschnobert9090
      @robertschnobert9090 Před 2 lety +2

      This video is recorded. What are you talking about? Hahahaha 🌈

    • @FernandoLobo
      @FernandoLobo Před 2 lety +8

      @@robertschnobert9090 album, record... Depends on your country. Thanks

  • @catones2868
    @catones2868 Před 3 lety +614

    The ending where it just stops. The ultimate minimalist expression of what the song’s about.
    This is Voidful genius

    • @jdpiper
      @jdpiper Před 2 lety +24

      Seriously, letting the last line hang is so perfectly Puddles. This is one of those songs you have to make your own if you're going to cover it properly. Nobody can ever be Simon & Garfunkle, and only a fool would try. Draiman also understands this in his cover--he didn't have to change _anything_ other than to sing it from _his_ heart and it became powerful in an entirely new way. It's an absolute masterpiece.

    • @seagle111
      @seagle111 Před rokem +5

      Voidful genius! Beautiful

    • @randyquist5621
      @randyquist5621 Před rokem

      I Bible m m plmb
      P1a1

    • @EducatedSkeptic
      @EducatedSkeptic Před rokem +2

      Wow - so totally spot on.

    • @DavidLS1
      @DavidLS1 Před rokem +2

      Well said.

  • @blix101112
    @blix101112 Před 5 lety +158

    I am 65 years old and this the very first song i purchased (on a 45 rpm single). Thankyou for doing justice to this great song!

    • @lindaa2458
      @lindaa2458 Před 5 lety +3

      I'm 63 and have listened to this song for years. The way Disturbed sings it is incredible and beyond words. This rendition is quite beautiful too. Thank u

    • @watchman2700
      @watchman2700 Před 4 lety +6

      I loved disturbeds version and crowned it the best. . . .
      Until I heard the greatness of PUDDLES

    • @noeldeal8087
      @noeldeal8087 Před 4 lety

      @@watchman2700 I agree. Someone told me in, "Disturbed's", "Sound of Silence" comments section that Puddles was better. I was like, "What's a Puddles?" I just listened to this for about the tenth time, so hooked. I thought I liked "Disturbed's" version better, I was wrong. Puddles hits the crescendo of the song at 2:50...then hits the moon at end... very powerful song. Masterful rendition... We are so blessed to be able to watch and listen whenever we want to.

    • @watchman2700
      @watchman2700 Před 4 lety +1

      @@noeldeal8087I agree 100% .
      MASTERFUL 😎
      And all at only a fraction of the cost. Lol

  • @fus149hammer5
    @fus149hammer5 Před 20 dny +1

    I've been into Puddles now for eight years and saw him play and met the big fella twice when he came to London. This song still has the power to move me to my core and yes taciting the last two words is a master stroke. See you soon again at the London Palladium.😊

  • @azsunburns
    @azsunburns Před 9 měsíci +12

    To put you on loop with amazing speakers is truly a wide slice of heaven. Your voice never gets old❤❤❤👑🙌

  • @antbeeenjoys3963
    @antbeeenjoys3963 Před 6 lety +193

    Puddles came in to my life, the day after I buried my father. The funeral was short and beautiful; sister and I couldn't remember the song he requested at his memorial service. OMGosh I was shocked, when I woke up - went to CZcams to listen to some music . . . there the song was - Old Danny Boy. I have been Puddles greatest fan since then. The very first thing on my bucket list when life slows down, and I can get away - is book plans to see Puddles Live!

    • @Raining_Brass
      @Raining_Brass Před 6 lety +9

      I'm really sorry for your loss. I also lost my father earlier this year. It was really amazing timing on Puddles part. I had been searching for a good version of Danny Boy for my father's funeral. I had a couple versions picked out, but nothing really grabbed me. Imagine my shock, and delight when Puddles released his version the day before the funeral! It was exactly what I was looking for. I was already a huge fan, but now even more so.

    • @DennisOnshaw
      @DennisOnshaw Před 6 lety +1

      It's one of the hardest thing anyone have to go through...feeling yr pain...I have been there n will never forget each moment of each of their passing....it's a silence that we all feel ......

    • @kraigludwig1595
      @kraigludwig1595 Před 6 lety +2

      I'm in tears

    • @alonwest722
      @alonwest722 Před 6 lety

      AntBee EnJOYs sorry for loas! God bless you

    • @mcrkilljoy25way88
      @mcrkilljoy25way88 Před 6 lety

      That is amazing

  • @deadsevenmick5697
    @deadsevenmick5697 Před 6 lety +11

    Just my humble opinion, but this deserves a standing ovation.

  • @ritatodd1070
    @ritatodd1070 Před rokem +6

    Chilling, sad, moving, beautiful, and everything in between. This guy is absolutely amazing, his voice has no equal.

  • @Leroyfkingjenkin
    @Leroyfkingjenkin Před rokem +8

    This man truly understands the suffering we sometimes go through such raw emotions can be felt in is voice

  • @theguppy3663
    @theguppy3663 Před 6 lety +128

    It still kills me that he's in his garage. But way to go Puddles, you'll be outta there and in a high dollar studio in no time. 💙

  • @D.A.DreamArt
    @D.A.DreamArt Před 3 lety +52

    I know that Disturbed made a very popular cover of the old classic, but Puddles' version feels truer to the song's DNA. And the ending was ... poetic.

    • @barthongerald7183
      @barthongerald7183 Před 2 měsíci

      My point is that the two versions are complementary, they are not opposed; both are beautiful....The tone of one is more in the grip of anger and the other that of avvantage oriented towards resignation.

  • @DougLanders91
    @DougLanders91 Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you Puddles for reminding us all that it's okay to be sad.

  • @devrinator
    @devrinator Před rokem +77

    It's ridiculous how much Puddles Pitty Party gives me emotions I can never describe. It's a dad-voice, but it's haunting. It's like, I don't know what this is, but I want to see and hear it.

    • @emordilap
      @emordilap Před rokem +4

      I hear you. I'm in my 70s, so disregard if you like, but prior generations have discovered that the opposite of lies is sometime not truth, but emotion. Puddles's life-changing perspectives on common themes have many antecedents. Were I your tutor, I would recommend reading (or better, watching) plays by Ionesco (The Bald Soprano), Beckett (Waiting for Godot), Pirandello (Enrico V), Brecht (Three-Penny Opera, The Good Person of Szechwan, many others). But then I'm only just scheduled to outlive the prior millenium. Others, like yourself, will carry on. Fair winds, calm seas.

    • @lisahoshowsky4251
      @lisahoshowsky4251 Před rokem +4

      Haunting dad voice is exactly it. I’ve been trying to figure out the words but seriously, “dad” is the descriptor I’ve been missing and I mean it positively

    • @bolt_vanderhuge
      @bolt_vanderhuge Před rokem +4

      Yeah, it's like inverse-nostalgia. The reality that something so warm and caring becomes grim and tearful as you get older.
      It's the hollow feeling in your gut when you find a toy you had as a kid, but time and wear has caused it to break apart the moment you touch it. It's never again being in the backseat of a car big enough to fall asleep in, but having to focus on the road all night and watching every billboard that passes you by.
      It's a sad clown.

    • @DostoyevskyTolstoy
      @DostoyevskyTolstoy Před měsícem

      I miss Steve...

  • @truckdriver1982
    @truckdriver1982 Před 6 lety +603

    A dark voice, full of pain and emotions. Love it!

  • @j.a.6866
    @j.a.6866 Před 6 lety +22

    Hats off to the drummer. Well played..

  • @barbarabean6374
    @barbarabean6374 Před 2 lety +6

    I loved him on America's Got talent! I love the sincerity in his voice, it has depth which is so rare! Please keep making music! God Bless from Alaska

  • @chuckbaird7748
    @chuckbaird7748 Před rokem +11

    I love this rendition. This has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard it, but this was simply beautiful

  • @F4ngel
    @F4ngel Před 3 lety +393

    There are now 3 versions of this song I love, the original, disturbed, and now your version. Your voice calms my soul.

    • @Josh-ce9sv
      @Josh-ce9sv Před 2 lety +12

      and Disturbed used Autotune ...no comparison to Puddles real talent.

    • @Josh-ce9sv
      @Josh-ce9sv Před 2 lety +4

      @@tusharrao74 You might want to relisten to that. Don't believe it was autotuned as well? Google it- plenty of proof. 'Live' does not mean it isn't filtered- no different than a guitar effect peddle.

    • @Zech455
      @Zech455 Před 2 lety +4

      @@Josh-ce9sv Bro you act like people can't like something without it being "completely original". You sad

    • @Josh-ce9sv
      @Josh-ce9sv Před 2 lety +2

      @@Zech455I never said anything about completely original- as this song is a cover of a 50+ year old song anyway. But anyone who praises fake stuff, or doesn't even know they are being spoon fed garbage- probably also watches TV shows with laugh tracks. I love when people use the word BRO- they show their lack of intellect. "You sad" indeed.

    • @Zech455
      @Zech455 Před 2 lety

      @@Josh-ce9sv alright mr "intellectual". Had to get real defensive for being a rude piece of shit in the first place, no one cares about the value in which you hold things, you're a lame couch potato who probably went to a couple concerts and now you're an expert calling other peolle out for saying they like something. I feel bad for anyone that has to deal with you in real life.

  • @twelveeighteenofficial7487
    @twelveeighteenofficial7487 Před 3 lety +645

    I was today years old when I learned how much my life was missing a 6-foot-8 clown with the voice of an angel.

    • @libbytaxi9120
      @libbytaxi9120 Před 3 lety +12

      Such emotion behind his painful eyes expressed in melodious lyrics

    • @patriciamotes2694
      @patriciamotes2694 Před 2 lety +1

      Really the voice of an Angel, not even close.

    • @tonyromano6220
      @tonyromano6220 Před 2 lety

      😆😆

    • @jasonandersen5975
      @jasonandersen5975 Před 2 lety +15

      @@patriciamotes2694 your comment is a perfect example of why punctuation matters.

    • @DavidWilliams-mo6dj
      @DavidWilliams-mo6dj Před 2 lety +4

      @@patriciamotes2694 and what would be your definition of the voice of an Angel?? This man has a very bold and Powerful singing voice. He would sound wonderful amongst the angels singing. Obviously you just don't know good music when you hear it.

  • @pimpozza
    @pimpozza Před 2 lety +5

    Such a beautiful velvet voice Puddles has. Enjoying his singing on this moonlit night. Love from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @atreus5366
    @atreus5366 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow.... just wow... his voice is really mesmerizing in its own way...

  • @literallyramennoodles7393
    @literallyramennoodles7393 Před 4 lety +273

    I've heard this song so many times, listened to all the covers, but this is the only one I felt, it's hard to describe the feeling, of hearing a song, and listening to a song.

    • @theexchipmunk
      @theexchipmunk Před 4 lety +4

      It is a sad thing about todays music. With all the speed and variety and simple availability of music today a part has been lost. The story and should. Most music is just made to be heard to on your way, or while doing stuff. Its made for the background. But that there is the old way music was listened to. A story and feelings. The first time I every really listened to a song was during a Larp. We had a really good bard and it was late evening at a campfire. And boy I never had such a experience listening to music.

    • @k-cury2443
      @k-cury2443 Před 4 lety +3

      Disturbed was pretty good too. That’s what his performance reminded me of. He may even be slightly better.

    • @flyingpienapple686
      @flyingpienapple686 Před 4 lety

      Listen to todd hoffmans version its just as magical

    • @jenm2251
      @jenm2251 Před 3 lety

      Agree. But also listen to their performance at rocknroll hall of fame induction ceremony. Riveting.

    • @jenm2251
      @jenm2251 Před 3 lety

      Their performance, I mean OG artists Simon & Garfunkel

  • @triss2336
    @triss2336 Před 6 lety +25

    Listening to your song for the first time made me fall in love. Listening for the second time made me cry and appreciate my life more. Thank you.

  • @SorinOltean77
    @SorinOltean77 Před 2 lety +9

    This rendition of the song is so good that most of the comments here just realized that "People hearing without listening". Pure genius the way you sang also the end is

  • @jonatasbandeira300
    @jonatasbandeira300 Před rokem +5

    So so so fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @meghanakhedekar3470
    @meghanakhedekar3470 Před 4 lety +91

    Oh my God
    I think this may be the best version of this song I have ever heard

    • @AlejoCasis
      @AlejoCasis Před 3 lety +1

      Listen the versión of Disturbed!!

  • @jontourville9482
    @jontourville9482 Před 5 lety +329

    Your voice man..... I just can't hear music the same way I used to. You can save people. You have saved me.

    • @Walmays
      @Walmays Před 5 lety +3

      Yes, got me wantkng to listem to the music more. Love the cover of "Rainbow in the Dark"

    • @Dofungus
      @Dofungus Před 4 lety

      Jon Tourville nice I’m subscribing

  • @docschweitz7606
    @docschweitz7606 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I am sorry for commenting again on this work of art.
    This is a TRUE MASTERPIECE. Let alone that the lyrics written by Simon and Garfunkel are timeless and carry the weight of causing reflective ponderance, of course Puddles's Voice is utterly Commanding, the musical arrangement rises this to the level of a TRUE MASTERPIECE. I will never tire of this video and version.

    • @archangelvvv
      @archangelvvv Před 3 měsíci +1

      Well said! This man has a sensational Tenor Voice

  • @paulbarela451
    @paulbarela451 Před 2 lety +39

    Dude your voice is absolutely phenomenal! In this song you sound old school country, just perfect. When you sang Royals you sounded like an old rat packer, a king of the Sinatra era. Also love you and Hailey singing Mad World. For the first time in years I am going to have to purchase some music in support of your art. Thank you much, and keep those songs coming. Your newest fan.

  • @topazpitt4619
    @topazpitt4619 Před 6 lety +43

    strong! thank you!!!
    please don't hide your sweet face behind the mic...many of us enjoy actually *watching* you sing, as much as hearing you! tx!! 🤗🌼❤️

    • @dalewalker4614
      @dalewalker4614 Před 5 lety +1

      EXACTLY what my comment was going to be! Great mic but it covers your face. Move the microphone down or to the side so that we can visualize the emotion that only the movement of your mouth can reveal. You have another new sub for life!

  • @Katlyniam
    @Katlyniam Před 4 lety +198

    Dear Puddles,
    Thank you for your beautiful voice. I love your character. You're brilliant and a wreck in the best way. Never stop being creative in this way. Beautiful.

  • @IndigoBlueDance
    @IndigoBlueDance Před 7 měsíci +4

    I've just discovered this amazing man and I am over the moon for Puddles The Clown. THANK YOU !!!! A beautiful and well cultivated voice but it is your spirit and performance that carries this all the way home.

  • @KyraDarkStar
    @KyraDarkStar Před 2 lety +1

    If You Tube would let me like this a thousand times it still wouldn't be enough.

  • @patriotsoldier76
    @patriotsoldier76 Před 6 lety +95

    Puddles, I don't know if you'll ever read this but I want you to know your work has brought me great joy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice and unique expressions of music with the world. I live a very average life as a maintenance man at a psychiatric hospital, a husband, father, and minister. Sometimes daily life and also carrying the burdens of those I see at work and minister to is quite heavy. Your work offers me a much needed escape and always brings me happiness. Psychologically, I don't understand it (nor do I care to). I just believe you are a blessing.

  • @OverDragonTV
    @OverDragonTV Před 6 lety +161

    Puddles, your voice can transmit more than I ever though a voice would be capable to do. I don't know you personally but man, I feel like you're a good ol' friend, the kind of friend that's there for you when no one else is.

    • @andreasmalm6859
      @andreasmalm6859 Před 6 lety +7

      Completely agree. And he brings new life to iconic old songs in a beautiful fashion. Sometimes even better than the original :)

    • @jimjim1839
      @jimjim1839 Před 6 lety +5

      Very Western. . Delivers a story without ripping my soul apart. Has feeling and emotions that can be handled. Love it. And.my description dosent do it justice... but my words.... my thoughts. ..

    • @joshuanelson6719
      @joshuanelson6719 Před 6 lety +8

      Jim Jim I was going to say it would sound Johnny Cash esque

    • @corycollier
      @corycollier Před 6 lety +3

      that's exactly what I was thinking!

    • @nicoleb-y1830
      @nicoleb-y1830 Před 6 lety +1

      Well put, OverDragonTV , and so very true. I can't watch/listen to this without tearing up!

  • @ElephantsGerald
    @ElephantsGerald Před rokem +6

    I just randomly stumbled onto this today. And I think I cried for 10 minutes after listening to this. It's so perfect. The music representing the plight and turmoil of politics and humanity in this day and age. The sad clown representing the emotional draining on us all. It's so perfect. I want to turn this song into water and drift away in it forever into the stars.

  • @bradleymichaelme
    @bradleymichaelme Před 2 lety +4

    Always loved this song, the music, the lyrics and now even more. Reckon I'll listen again....now

  • @thejimdoherty
    @thejimdoherty Před 5 lety +419

    The whole performance is fantastic, but leaving out the words and letting the silence have the final word at the end is just chilling genius.

    • @vintagesteelgarage
      @vintagesteelgarage Před 5 lety +3

      Awesome ending

    • @WrynnCZ
      @WrynnCZ Před 5 lety +3

      agree, perfect end

    • @ojedeku7505
      @ojedeku7505 Před 5 lety +3

      Honestly i loved the cover but the ending hurt my need for completion

    • @RamonElRockero
      @RamonElRockero Před 4 lety +5

      Frustrating and Brilliant!

    • @marthapozo4881
      @marthapozo4881 Před 4 lety +3

      @@RamonElRockero Agree! I broke in tears when it happened, so many feelings at once. I loved it!

  • @montroski9652
    @montroski9652 Před 5 lety +943

    simon and garfunkel: joy
    disturbed: rage
    puddles: grief

    • @labelle9921
      @labelle9921 Před 5 lety +13

      Have you heard the Pentatonix version?

    • @timothypryor7952
      @timothypryor7952 Před 5 lety +16

      @@labelle9921 I went and looked up the Pentatonix version. A trip.

    • @timeskippervlog2897
      @timeskippervlog2897 Před 5 lety +4

      Emma Louise : mystique

    • @Tairneanach
      @Tairneanach Před 5 lety +74

      The Simon and Garfunkel version sounded joyous to you? You and I, we listened to this song in very different ways. This isn't meant as a critique, I find it incredibly interesting how differently music sometimes affects people.

    • @timothypryor7952
      @timothypryor7952 Před 5 lety +2

      @@Tairneanach Yeah it is really neat isn't it.

  • @mikegilreath2856
    @mikegilreath2856 Před 2 lety +1

    51 years old f music.... AWESOME!!!

  • @mirandawilliams3134
    @mirandawilliams3134 Před rokem +3

    THE best one Puddles has done. Hauntingly meaningful with a perfect ending.

  • @djteddybear131
    @djteddybear131 Před 6 lety +19

    THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE...

  • @aivalflael
    @aivalflael Před 5 lety +237

    Puddles, I don't know how to stay that to you. I'm just learning english, but even in portuguese I'll never find the right words. Yesterday at night was the first time that I saw you at a performance on a TV show. Now I can't count how many times I saw and heard you. You and your emmotional voice touched my heart very deep. I'm sad. My grandfather is sick and diyng. But the show must go on... I saw in yours presentations that I am not alone. Everybody hurts, everybody cryies.
    Thank you. You put a smile uppon my face today. You fixed my broken heart with your voice.
    If someday you came to Brazil for a show, you can count on me to see you.

    • @PuddlesPityParty
      @PuddlesPityParty  Před 5 lety +43

      I hope to see you in Brazil someday. Much love to you! ❤️

    • @hamdykadry
      @hamdykadry Před 5 lety +7

      Sister I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather I will pray for him and you May God bless all of you and let me tell you that you aren't a lonely person you are not alone I'm sorry again about your grandfather

    • @aivalflael
      @aivalflael Před 5 lety +12

      @@hamdykadry he passed away 2 weeks ago. He is not suffering anymore. This calms my heart. Thankyou for your words.

    • @hamdykadry
      @hamdykadry Před 5 lety +3

      Sister I will pray for him in each pray for Forgiveness I don't complain anyone but I believe in this God doesn't created us to live lonely I hope you find the happiness and strong I know well it's a hard feelings and you had a bad time but there's nothing happens with accident I watched your comment and I had to give you some hope even it's 3 am here and I supposed sleep 2 hrs ago

    • @hamdykadry
      @hamdykadry Před 5 lety +5

      In all ways we are still humans and It's my duty sister

  • @leahl5007
    @leahl5007 Před 2 lety +2

    I screamed at the end of this song because I felt so much!
    I’ve never had that reaction to a performance before in my life!
    💜💚💜💚💜💚

  • @CSCHNOZZ
    @CSCHNOZZ Před 5 měsíci +1

    His voice sounds like an opera singer, such power, timbre, and range.

  • @KLynn-mr9xd
    @KLynn-mr9xd Před 4 lety +138

    I don't think I've ever heard a more beautiful voice.

  • @tammygregory
    @tammygregory Před 6 lety +24

    OH MY GOSH!!! Just when I think someone can't do an old classic any justice...here comes Puddles!! I never liked the new remake versions of Sound Of Silence, I always felt this was one of those songs you don't mess with. But man...your voice!!! And the band playing behind you...especially the sound of the Steel Guitar...perfection!!! Well done, Puddles...well done!!!

    • @2368liberace
      @2368liberace Před 6 lety +3

      Tammy Gregory He did an amazing job didn't he!!

    • @jalliboy
      @jalliboy Před rokem

      go listen to disturbeds live version or pentatonix !

  • @kingsalmon5905
    @kingsalmon5905 Před rokem +1

    Don't know what to say. Just an unbelievable talent. Thank you.

  • @ImTimJames329
    @ImTimJames329 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I always loved this song, and Mr. Puddles, you do a great job. I've listened to it multiple times and you are my friend in the darkness, and I appreciate you being here. Thank you.

  • @jmpalencia8849
    @jmpalencia8849 Před 4 lety +71

    His Voice are soo Crystal clear you dnt need to read the lyrics to understand it..

    • @gcarap
      @gcarap Před 4 lety +3

      Yes, he even made Ozzy Osbourne lyrics audible.

  • @kajstoras3523
    @kajstoras3523 Před 5 lety +52

    The dynamic range of this guy, woah.

  • @EducatedSkeptic
    @EducatedSkeptic Před rokem +3

    Have been an S&G fan for over 50 years, but I keep coming back to this as a new and incredible re-interpretation of their song. Absolutely amazing and wonderful rendition. Thanks so much for sharing this on-line for us all to enjoy!

  • @user-lb5wt3wy1u
    @user-lb5wt3wy1u Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent version of a brilliant song...❤love it.

  • @selenafanparasiempre
    @selenafanparasiempre Před 3 lety +42

    The phenomenal voice that this man has. Who would guess a sad clown could have such a golden voice

  • @amunra7173
    @amunra7173 Před 6 lety +48

    GODDAMMIT! Tarantino could score a fucking movie with this version!

  • @RobHak59
    @RobHak59 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Your voice is a blessing!

  • @miketaverner4451
    @miketaverner4451 Před rokem +3

    What an amazing rendition of the sounds of silence. This is something else it truly is

  • @samverick
    @samverick Před 6 lety +18

    Dear God this is amazing.

  • @ElNegroAca
    @ElNegroAca Před 6 lety +506

    How is this perfomance not illegal?
    I'm in tears.

    • @jarr209
      @jarr209 Před 5 lety

      ❤☝👀

    • @brandonsmith5743
      @brandonsmith5743 Před 5 lety +4

      Can u image Eric claps tears from heaven

    • @p.j.cherubino1461
      @p.j.cherubino1461 Před 5 lety +5

      Puddles has the most evocative voice I've ever heard.

    • @oliverhoffmann8215
      @oliverhoffmann8215 Před 5 lety +4

      Warum ist die Version von Disturbed legal? Aus dem gleichen Grund. Nur kann der nicht singen, der Clown hier hat dagegen richtig Talent und eine tolle Stimme.

    • @Pahrump
      @Pahrump Před 5 lety

      @@oliverhoffmann8215 speak a the English please.

  • @majorkursk780
    @majorkursk780 Před 2 lety +3

    Truly a amazing voice and a wonderfully talented individual....I am not even clowning around here!

  • @garyhuck7837
    @garyhuck7837 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this song, and i really love the way Puddles sings it. God bless you always Puddles, and may you never lose that wonderful singing voice you have.

  • @danceswithdonuts8461
    @danceswithdonuts8461 Před 6 lety +12

    Breathless, Speechless!! Home run P!!!

  • @1asdfasdfasdf
    @1asdfasdfasdf Před 3 lety +7

    Just wanted to let the musicians know that I really appreciate what they brought to this too.

  • @jamesprentice914
    @jamesprentice914 Před 2 lety +1

    Every time life kicks my soul,I watch this man sing this song and his raw emotion tells me he's lived it and his hearts been torn from him,I realize He's my brother,no matter how he looks,there's a lesson he's teaching me,live like there's no tomorrow,todays all you need.peace

  • @Scorpmann1969
    @Scorpmann1969 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The emotion this man puts into the song takes it to a whole new level.

  • @leighknight2476
    @leighknight2476 Před 6 lety +166

    Please DON'T loose the clown outfit. Inexplicably, it definitely adds something to your act. A welcome and much needed touch of surrealism in a world gone mad and spinning out of control. Love you, Puddles😍😘 Give my regards to Big Mike😘😜

    • @TeaBurn
      @TeaBurn Před 6 lety +6

      Totally. Used to love clowns growing up as a kid, until the horror genre started soiling their name and often giving people mentally scarring phobias for life. Clowns and their acts are meant to be enjoyed and loved, not feared.

    • @mrjth10000
      @mrjth10000 Před 6 lety +1

      *Lose

    • @robertkiefert6405
      @robertkiefert6405 Před 6 lety +1

      grammar troll everybody duck

    • @aliakeel
      @aliakeel Před 6 lety

      Leigh Knight dose anyone know what the man at the left using?

    • @johnniemorgan2467
      @johnniemorgan2467 Před 6 lety

      Please do always on my mind by Willie Nelson.One of my favorites. I know you would slay it.Also Sinatra's my way .It would be perfect song for someone who really is doing things his way.

  • @syrta
    @syrta Před 6 lety +23

    I picked The Sound of Silence for my father's funeral. I wish I had known of this version for it.
    This video was actually released a week after he died and a week before the funeral. So excuse me for a moment, while I have the feelings.
    Amazing cover, really love your voice.

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful, captivating!

  • @parkmaninnc
    @parkmaninnc Před 4 měsíci

    This is absolutely one of my favorite songs of all times. I thought it done best originally by Simon and Garfunkle. Then came David Draiman and Disturbed and changed my mind. I came across this yesterday for the first time hearing it and seeing Puddles. Now i have a new favorite version. Both the voice and the visual blow me away. Tremendous talent!!! Gotta go and watch more now. BTW, i am 63 and was around when this song was an infant. It's never been better.

  • @aenel562
    @aenel562 Před 3 lety +94

    I listened to your song in America's Got Talent and looked you up on CZcams, and I became your fan after watching this video. From korea

  • @billwilson8742
    @billwilson8742 Před 6 lety +30

    The Un-Disturbed version 😆 Love it

  • @lyndraski4152
    @lyndraski4152 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What an amazingly unique voice.

  • @sharonrussell211
    @sharonrussell211 Před 2 lety +4

    The best rendition of this song I have heard I love, love, love this guys voice 😍😍😍

  • @MarkaTella
    @MarkaTella Před 3 lety +596

    I usually dislike clowns, but you’re an incredible exception

    • @Oystersgetclamydia
      @Oystersgetclamydia Před 3 lety +6

      Me too. I appreciate the art of being a clown since I saw Cirque du Soleil Live. The clowns were amazing,and so is this chap.

    • @bodhisitter
      @bodhisitter Před 3 lety +5

      I said I'd try not to geek out. He's doing something called White-Faced clowns. It was made popular by the character Pierrot in the early 1900s. This style of clown used costuming to create a deep jester in the silent medium of film, at the time. Then Bozo came along and took the look and made it into a kids show, Bozo himself though was not the problem as his performance, from what I've studied, was from a good place. However his popularity took the white-faced clown from an emotional character, into the creepy joke we now now.

    • @zakotheklown3506
      @zakotheklown3506 Před 3 lety +2

      You're acting like he wouldnt be an exception LOL hes a singing clown , easily likeable

    • @tbone3972
      @tbone3972 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s what Simon said..... The first time he showed up on AGT.

    • @tomsjis736
      @tomsjis736 Před 3 lety

      - Simon Cowell

  • @johnnyflipp
    @johnnyflipp Před 4 lety +34

    The talent this dude has for music is simply mind blowing!!

  • @tonybennett2833
    @tonybennett2833 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Puddles, your voice is beyond amazingly Beautiful!

  • @sryburn641
    @sryburn641 Před 2 lety +2

    Just beautiful.

  • @markarnold8014
    @markarnold8014 Před 5 lety +69

    I tripped across your "America's Got Talent" performances, and honestly I was blown away. Instant fan! Do your thing, my friend. You Sir, are awesome!!!!!! You are a Star!

    • @roldarnesen5767
      @roldarnesen5767 Před 4 lety +3

      Mark
      Four months later I did the same. Just subscribed. New fan.

  • @lizday8140
    @lizday8140 Před 5 lety +78

    YES!!! I knew you would end it properly.
    Much respect.

  • @talonsoftheraven6693
    @talonsoftheraven6693 Před rokem +2

    Best cover ive ever heard! Magical!

  • @user-mi9eo6tv4d
    @user-mi9eo6tv4d Před 14 dny

    Another amazing version of a well known classic!! Excellent work Puddles!!

  • @paulsmith5563
    @paulsmith5563 Před 6 lety +159

    A puddles it's been over a week your great inspiration to me buddy bring happiness to my life. I'm a cancer patient and you bring joy to my life thank you and God bless you.

    • @evilferris
      @evilferris Před 6 lety +9

      Paul Smith nursing home patient here. Hang in there, buddy. 🙌🏽

    • @cain6382
      @cain6382 Před 6 lety +6

      Not a patient, but my uncle is one. I want you to know that there are people who love you and desperately await the day you pull through. You can do it. Hang in there -- God bless you.

    • @howzit9397
      @howzit9397 Před 5 lety

      I’m a cancer survivor and I know times will get bad and depressing but you need to find the strength and push on through and keep fighting!! I been there and made it! You can do this buddy!

    • @Walmays
      @Walmays Před 5 lety

      Wishing you a healing touch. Cancer sux. My son went through chemo for a brain tumor. The tumor shrank but he still lost most of his vision.

  • @MrTgilbert66
    @MrTgilbert66 Před 4 lety +10

    It's easy to believe that every one of those folks who gave this video a thumbs down, did it before 2:10.
    Seriously, this is epic Puddles. Pure Gold. Thank You.

  • @qsartwrx
    @qsartwrx Před rokem +3

    Powerful rendition!