behind the video: sound of silence (sept. 2009) one thing my old apartment had was a teeny sauna. one thing my old apartment did NOT have was a closet. therefore, the saunlet was born. i didn't actually call it a saunlet (sauna + closet), but that's what it became. i never got the chance to use the sauna as a sauna, however i WAS fortunate enough to sit inside it once and shoot this video before it got completely filled to the brim with junk. i've always been one to gravitate toward dark, melancholy, melodic music chock-full of harmonies, so of course i love this song. although i'm willing to bet the majority of the world also does, regardless of their moody or not moody musical taste, because it's just that good. this was one of those instances where i wished i could have cloned myself and been all of them at once to fully feel how magical it is to sing these harmonies. i had to settle with layering on harmonies after the fact. it was still fun, but not as fun as being three singing kinas at once. i recall slowly feeling like i was running out of oxygen during the shooting of this video, but it was very worth it. although maybe that explains why shortly after shooting the shout outs i very clumsily tripped on the lamp i was using and shattered it all over the floor. oxygen-deprived kina ftw! anyway, it's always been a favorite of mine, and that's why i ended up putting a studio-recorded version on the re-release of my album Stairwells. you can check it out on iTunes below! iTunes: bit.ly/UohzYC happy thursday, all!
You are like the sound of each raindrop on the leaves of a thousand trees. True to the melody, letting go off the concepts of looks, and time. You just are a truly beautiful soul. Thank you kina see you Saturday peace.
As one who "grew up" with Simon & Garfunkle, I was floored by this performance. You brought new things to a favorite - just gorgeous - love the layering. And the song is just as fresh as meaningful as it was 40 years ago.
I have been watching Kina's videos for a while and love her voice. The backing in the first half of the song is unneccesary, the second half is much better, her voice is so pure it needs nothing else to add to this cover,could almost be accapella, beautiful none the less.
When Kina is number one in the UK, I will be - mind-blown, over the moon, have raised the roof - and any other positive metaphor/expression you can think of!
For all of those asking the music was used for the trailer of the new series of "Wallander" on BBC, starring Kenneth Branagh --- I love this version, the harmonies are crisp and arrangement is magical. Thanks Kina.
I grew up with my dad playing simon and garfunkels version And ever since my idol kina did a cover, I stopped listening to the original. Kina, you stole my love for simon and garfunkel... Still I have them in my heart
This is one of the hardest songs to cover cause it is such a great song. Simon and Garfunkel just put it perfectly, but this is by far the best cover I've seen, so excellent job!
...wow...that is honestly an unbelievable rendition of that song. and i absolutely love your inflection on pieces like this - when it's just youre voice and your guitar.
Every now and again an artist achieves a level of excellence that defies words.You seem able to do this with alarming regularity. You gave SoS a fresh and individual quality...Thankyou for that.
Nearly brought a tear to the eyes.....I'm a man and her singing brought a tear to my eye..damn....You have the voice of an angel my dear.. :) Thanks for this song.
Amazing, beautiful, and inspiring. I LOVE IT! The best version I have ever heard. People like this should be singing to the world not some wanna be fools.
I understand that you must here it all the time but between your looks, voice, and personality you are the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen! I do hope you live a long wonderful life, and thank you, your voice alone has soothed me through some of the roughest times of my life.
that. is. beautiful. my little sister, she is about 8 months old and whenever she gets tired and starts screaming in the car, I put this song on for her and she calms down and smiles. i love this.
my dad saw that i opened this window and he went "Simone and Garfunkel?!" he took my headphone and started listening. That was supposed to be rude right? but ahahhaha i can't help but smile. You made my dad smile. :) thank you, kina. love you. this is pretty.
I already commented this, but after listening to it several times, there´s one thing i´m wondering: how is it possible to sing with such strength and such vulnerability at the same time? Really impressive.
so i managed to make it through a whole five seconds before i realized that this was going to be the greatest cover ever done!!!! absolutely AMAZING vocals, harmonies, and spirit! loe what you are doing... cannot stop listening!
behind the video: sound of silence
(sept. 2009)
one thing my old apartment had was a teeny sauna. one thing my old apartment did NOT have was a closet. therefore, the saunlet was born. i didn't actually call it a saunlet (sauna + closet), but that's what it became. i never got the chance to use the sauna as a sauna, however i WAS fortunate enough to sit inside it once and shoot this video before it got completely filled to the brim with junk.
i've always been one to gravitate toward dark, melancholy, melodic music chock-full of harmonies, so of course i love this song. although i'm willing to bet the majority of the world also does, regardless of their moody or not moody musical taste, because it's just that good. this was one of those instances where i wished i could have cloned myself and been all of them at once to fully feel how magical it is to sing these harmonies. i had to settle with layering on harmonies after the fact. it was still fun, but not as fun as being three singing kinas at once.
i recall slowly feeling like i was running out of oxygen during the shooting of this video, but it was very worth it. although maybe that explains why shortly after shooting the shout outs i very clumsily tripped on the lamp i was using and shattered it all over the floor. oxygen-deprived kina ftw!
anyway, it's always been a favorite of mine, and that's why i ended up putting a studio-recorded version on the re-release of my album Stairwells. you can check it out on iTunes below!
iTunes: bit.ly/UohzYC
happy thursday, all!
=)
I love this song - and you do a very good cover of it :)
Hello darkness my old friend, I come to talk to you again... I love that song
Great version
Excellent.
I must say you did this old classic justice with your tone and harmonies. S&G would be proud.
You are like the sound of each raindrop on the leaves of a thousand trees. True to the melody, letting go off the concepts of looks, and time. You just are a truly beautiful soul. Thank you kina see you Saturday peace.
As one who "grew up" with Simon & Garfunkle, I was floored by this performance. You brought new things to a favorite - just gorgeous - love the layering. And the song is just as fresh as meaningful as it was 40 years ago.
my most fave cover song of kina and my first ever video of her i've ever watched
she looks lovely with her long hair isn't itt!!
After years of following Kina, this cover is only just getting the recognition it deserves.
Your voice is like a angel
There is something about the way you treat these songs that is special...
this has got to be one of the best covers of any song of all time. Absolutely lovely.
I have never seen anyone do a Simon and Garfunkel song this well as you just did. I had chills after listening to this.
been listening to this on repeat for the past couple days...her voice is amazing.
I think this is Kina's best cover to date. Everything was perfection.
as soon as you started singing, i got chills like none other. i'm now fully convinced that you're an angel.
I have been watching Kina's videos for a while and love her voice. The backing in the first half of the song is unneccesary, the second half is much better, her voice is so pure it needs nothing else to add to this cover,could almost be accapella, beautiful none the less.
Oh, Kina, Sweet Kina! You are *Love* and you are *Light*! Thank you for all that you are, and all that you bring to the world. Keep shining!
When Kina is number one in the UK, I will be - mind-blown, over the moon, have raised the roof - and any other positive metaphor/expression you can think of!
I agree with you 100%! The way she connects with her fans/viewers.
Kina you put a smile on my face every time I see you!
I have now listened to this 8 times. I am so amazed... better than alot of people can sing it.
You've done this song absolute justice, Kina... It's divine...
For all of those asking the music was used for the trailer of the new series of "Wallander" on BBC, starring Kenneth Branagh --- I love this version, the harmonies are crisp and arrangement is magical. Thanks Kina.
This!! This is what this song was written for!
KINA I LOVE LISTENING TO THIS. I hope you're really well xX X
There is NOTHING fake about this... just beautiful.
yes. she is so peaceful, so kind.
Did u, guys, realize she performed this song singing 3 voices?
Wow! It was wonderful! Too much talent.
Never gets old and still always amazes me
I got chills immediately, and they stuck with me. Simply amazing.
i fell in love with simon and garfunkel after watching the graduate for the first time!! by far my favorite movie ever and im only 17!!
I'm so glad this is still here 🙌🙌🙌 still one of the best covers of this song everrrr
Her voice is SO AMAZING!!!
I grew up with my dad playing simon and garfunkels version
And ever since my idol kina did a cover, I stopped listening to the original. Kina, you stole my love for simon and garfunkel...
Still I have them in my heart
I love how you smile while you sing. I wish more singers would do this. :)
Kaleb H i think it should depend on the story of the song. just my one cent.
True. It just seems to me that singers rarely smile, despite doing what they love for a living.
This is one of the hardest songs to cover cause it is such a great song. Simon and Garfunkel just put it perfectly, but this is by far the best cover I've seen, so excellent job!
...wow...that is honestly an unbelievable rendition of that song. and i absolutely love your inflection on pieces like this - when it's just youre voice and your guitar.
perfect harmonies.perfect song.perfect.
Beautiful voice, voice of an angel.
Every now and again an artist achieves a level of excellence that defies words.You seem able to do this with alarming regularity. You gave SoS a fresh and individual quality...Thankyou for that.
Please so Please do something with that talent you have there. What a wonderful voice !
you have the GREATEST song choices. I'm so glad you picked this one, among others.
I love how you (mostly) hum the song, in the last minute of the video. Wonderful sound.
i've seen this so many times and it still amazes me
Better than most covers I've heard thanks for the soothing melodys of your enchanted voice , as always much appreciated.
How is it possible that you make an already amazing song even better?? I'm completely in love with this version!
Nearly brought a tear to the eyes.....I'm a man and her singing brought a tear to my eye..damn....You have the voice of an angel my dear.. :) Thanks for this song.
This is unspeakably beautiful. Never much cared for this song until I heard your version.
One of my all time favorite songs. Beautiful.
Your voice and music brings peace of mind and soul
That was so beautiful. Paul and Art would be proud. Come to Texas!
I know that most people think this is a classic but this was honestly the first time that I ever liked this song. Nice job
Beauty in more than just poetry.
you made a classic sound even more hauntingly beautiful...FANTASTIC!
u did this all alone??
wow... marvellous... especially with the setting and harmony...
easily one of the best covers of this song i've heard. love it!
This is the most beautiful cover I have ever heard!!!!
Nobody could do this song as beautifully as S&G did.... "Nobody but you."
to be fair I have never heard of Kina before this trailer, however, her voice is enchanting,,,good luck for the future xxx
wow, breathtaking.
just...
blown away.
i'm in pieces
How I love your voice and your style Kina.
I love Simon and Garfunkel's version. But your's gave me chills. I love the harmony!
This is definitely one of your best covers ever--so glad it will be on your deluxe album!
I started to cry. It's so so beautiful !
Amazing, beautiful, and inspiring. I LOVE IT! The best version I have ever heard. People like this should be singing to the world not some wanna be fools.
chills every time i listen to this. bravo, kina.
Hehe, I remembe when this was a newly published video. Times are changing, and passing by fast.
Oh my goodness I love this song by Simon and Garfunkel, but you did it absolutely beautifully. Great job!
Been looking for this all week since I heard the advert. Amazing.
Your star is shining brightly! Your music is amazing. Stairwells is a perfect cd. Thank you!
I understand that you must here it all the time but between your looks, voice, and personality you are the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen! I do hope you live a long wonderful life, and thank you, your voice alone has soothed me through some of the roughest times of my life.
absolutely beautiful!!!!....Simon and Garfunkle can only be covered by the best, and you Kina, are the best..
Best version of this song i have ever heard!!
your voice is healing
Incredible! Your talent is immense! We're not worthy, we're not worthy!
I got goosebumps listening to this. So soothing listening to this. Excellent!
No you did not!!! This is one of my favorite songs, EVER!!! And your voice is so perfect for it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are amazing.
I´m always 100% blown away by your videos. This time I´m 1000% blown away.
"Silence like a cancer grows" is my favorite harmony. I really like it when the harmony is above the melody.
may i just say this song is bloody marvelous! It made me relies that you can get goosebumps anywhere. you have a very beautiful voice , amazing!
I was smashed out my face last night but still managed to recognise your voice on the Wallander trailer! Not going to lie, nearly started crying!
that. is. beautiful.
my little sister, she is about 8 months old and whenever she gets tired and starts screaming in the car, I put this song on for her and she calms down and smiles.
i love this.
just heard it too! so excited to hear her voice on my TV :D
my dad saw that i opened this window and he went "Simone and Garfunkel?!" he took my headphone and started listening. That was supposed to be rude right? but ahahhaha i can't help but smile. You made my dad smile. :)
thank you, kina. love you. this is pretty.
this is the 58th time ive watched this.. Im not obsessed or anything! I just love your version of the song...
the voices of angels shall sooth the souls of the snarling beasts much in need of ease
This just gave me the goosebumps.. jesus it's great!
I already commented this, but after listening to it several times, there´s one thing i´m wondering: how is it possible to sing with such strength and such vulnerability at the same time? Really impressive.
this is one of the best covers of sound of silence. love it!
Thank you for covering this song!! This is amazing!!!
the harmonies were beautiful!
I heard this one on t61. SO GOOD. Needs more love.
So amazing! Heard this song at dance class and spent a half hour finding your version of it! Love your voice
so i managed to make it through a whole five seconds before i realized that this was going to be the greatest cover ever done!!!! absolutely AMAZING vocals, harmonies, and spirit! loe what you are doing... cannot stop listening!
gorgeous song - i love the harmonies
beautiful heartful song. thank you for bringing it back to life xxxx
Wow, Kina, you're an angel...thank you for sharing your beautiful soul with a beautiful song, YOU will never know what you mean to me!!!
what a great song. love simon and garfunkel
Girl, you're absolutely beautiful & you did this song justice.
Music is amazing and so is Kina
Wow. Just wow. That touched my heart.
Yes!!! This song was perfect for you. Love it!
WOW! When i clicked on this video I did not expect this... AMAAAAZZING!! WONDERFUL cover... wow.... i'm speechless....