‘The Sound of Silence’ On An 18-String Harp Guitar Is Sheer Bliss Beyond Description

Apr 23, 2020 by apost team

The Sound Of Silence is a timeless song known across multiple generations. It remains as relevant today as when it was originally released. The beautiful song has an almost haunting nature to it which is elevated in an instrumental cover on an 18-string harp guitar.

Played by Jamie Dupuis, this stunning rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's The Sound Of Silence brings a whole new ethereal take to the folk pop classic.

Jamie Dupuis is a classically trained musician from Canada. He's a composer and producer who plays the guitar and 18-string harp guitar. Dupuis is best-known for his covers on his S-18NST Tonedevil 18-string harp guitar. Between his amazing precision and the rarity of the instrument, it's not hard to understand what people love about his covers.

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Dupuis is recently experiencing increased exposure due to his cover of The Sound Of Silence going viral. The Sound Of Silence was released in 1964 by Simon & Garfunkel and topped the Billboard Hot 100 at the beginning of 1965. This song never became dated, instead, it became a classic. It's increasing in popularity once again as younger generations are hearing the song as a cover by the popular heavy rock band Disturbed. The Sound Of Silence is a multi-generational hit that so many people know and love, making a unique cover a recipe for viral music.

Jamie Dupuis originally posted his cover of The Sound Of Silence to YouTube back in September 2017. Though just recently it has become a viral hit and people can't get enough of the gorgeous cover song. The video has over 11 million views and that number continues to climb as it gets shared across social media platforms.

If the vibe of the music isn't enough to send you somewhere else, the visual will definitely help get you there. The video is a live performance out in the woods. The camera pans between watching Dupuis's masterful fingerpicking and the surrounding nature.

Make sure you take a listen to Jamie Dupuis's captivating cover of The Sound Of Silence on his 18-string harp guitar. It's a beloved song in a way you've never heard. Once you hear it, there's a good chance that this cover will become a favorite.

What did you think of Jamie's cover of The Sound of Silence? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this along to friends and family who are fans of the song!