‘The Sound of Silence’ gets a powerful revival in this chilling performance by young artist Giulia Falcone. The young woman gives the song a new style of her own making while staying true to the lyrics. Watch the clip to see the stirring performance. 

In a video posted on YouTube, the 19-year-old Italian singer appears dressed in dark clothes against a black background. It adds a unique and fitting ambience to the song and its somber message. She sings with care and lets her voice be heard loudly in each word of the song. She also provides harmony for herself, singing in different tones that complement her main vocals. 

‘The Sound of Silence’ was written by Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel in 1964. It’s about indifference and the growth of solitude. Paul seemed to sense that community was a dissipating concept in America. 

“This is a song about the inability of people to communicate with each other,” Art Garfunkel said about the song years ago. 

Some of the lyrics are: 

‘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’

Community is important for a society to function. With isolation comes division. Several Bible verses, like Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Psalm 133:1, speak about the importance of community and fellowship. 

“This song speaks in a quiet but powerful way, and I tried to approach it with simplicity and respect, letting the words and music guide my voice,” Giulia said. “It’s one of those pieces that invites us to pause, listen, and reflect — and I hope my version will offer you a moment like that.”

Giulia has accomplished what she set out to do. Her version of the song certainly encourages reflection and soaking in the meaningful lyrics. She’s truly done a beautiful job with her cover of this important song. 

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalms 133:1