The Sound of Silence

The popular tune by Simon and Garfunkel written shortly after John F. Kennedy's assassination and is among 25 recordings selected for preservation at the Library of Congress. 

Its lyrics took on special significance once again in American culture during the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Hearing Paul Simon sing "The Sound of Silence", even NBC newsman Tom Brokaw briefly struggled for composure. The music, he said, evoked memories. This is the kind of impact the library is looking to preserve.

For me, the song always counted as one of the best amongst my favourites. But, listening to it today, its title and the implication of the lyrics impact me as much as they probably did the generation experiencing the trauma of JFK's assasination. 

These days, however, the majority of the US population isn't "silent" in mourning a beloved president. Quite the contrary! It is raising a strong and loud voice of resistence against an utterly corrupt government. 

There is currently only one "Sound of Silence" that can be 'heard' in the United States.
It is deafening, and it comes from the Republicans in Congress.

They not only make it possible for a dangerous demagogue to inconceivably defile the US presidency each single day, but in their scrupulous opportunism and by enabling Donald Trump, they are principally responsible for the rapidly advancing erosion of US democracy.

Stephanie is now a solo artist and just released a great album for which she wrote all lyrics as well as the music. An accomplished musician playing several instruments, she was also responsible for all the instrumental arangements on her new album "Box of Pictures".

Her style is as versatile as it is unique. She doesn't fit in any musical drawer. On her website, you can download or stream the songs of this album. I recommend my favourite: "River, Take Me Away", a hauntingly beautiful ballad.

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