The coronavirus pandemic has changed our daily lives and put a halt on social interactions. However, it hasn’t stopped people from coming together in other ways thanks to the internet.
Lukas Nelson of the band “Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real” is an artist who’s continued to create beautiful music for the world – all while staying at home. His performances are part of a theme he calls, “Quarantunes Evening Session,” and the videos are shared through his YouTube channel.
Although Lukas has taken on a variety of songs for his project, there’s one, in particular, that’s quite powerful.
The pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe with some areas being more affected than others. In the United States, New York’s been the hardest hit state and their numbers have gone to astronomical levels.
Back in March, Lukas (who’s the son of music legend Willie Nelson) dedicated a special song to New York’s residents. He also shared some advice with viewers too.
If you’re in need of a positive distraction, check out Lukas’ “Quarantunes Evening Session” playlist.
Lukas has soul-lifting covers of “Hallelujah” and John Prine’s “Hello In There” on his YouTube channel. He also joined with his family for an at-home performance of, “Turn Off The News (Build A Garden),” a song from his band’s album of the same title.
Prepare for chills listening to Lukas’ version of “The Sound of Silence.”
There have been numerous artists who’ve covered Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” over the years, a classic song that hits many people straight in the heart. With everything going on in this world, Lukas also decided to take it on – dedicating his rendition to New York.
In the video posted on March 20th, he begins by sharing:
“This is a great American tune written by a native New Yorker, Paul Simon.”
Lukas then goes on to give the following advice:
“And there’s a lot happening in New York right now, and if we all don’t encourage each other to bunker down then it might happen all over this country. So don’t be silent – encourage your friends and loved ones to stay indoors.”
While strumming his acoustic guitar, Lukas sings “The Sound of Silence” with a haunting voice that’s captivated listeners everywhere.
In a month, the video has been watched more than 389K times on YouTube and it’s received 11K “likes” (so far). Viewers have left tons of comments giving praise and also expressing how touched they were by Lukas’ cover.
One person wrote:
“Beautiful, poignant, smooth & touching. Thank you Lukas Nelson for this wonderful interpretation & Paul Simon for writing this.
May we strive for kindness, tolerance & peace. ❤”
Another commenter shared:
“I work in the Healthcare field so work must go on….but the quiet and almost empty streets give me hope that most are listening and keeping themselves safe…at this time in our lives the sound of silence means hope. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song with us.”
Someone else said:
“You are amazing. Spitting image of your dad’s voice. You make this quarantine tolerable. 💚U and stay safe. This world needs your music”
You’ve likely listened to “The Sound of Silence” countless times through the decades, but perhaps Lukas’ version might have you hearing it a little differently right now. Press play below to enjoy it for yourself!
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