"Sound of Silence"- Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel

This song is one of a kind. After a little research I learned that the song initially actually did not do very well on the charts until it started receiving some attention after being played in a couple of states. I personally know the song through a cover done by Disturbed. After listening to the original soundtrack, I am not sure which version I like more. The cover done by Disturbed is a very powerful metal version of the original, but the original is so much more intimate. The quiet and smooth voices almost reminded me of a crooner style which is very personal to anyone listening. And the acoustic guitar playing the soft melody is impressive. It is not a happy song at all, and through the soft melodies and soft voices of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel it expresses a certain sadness within the song. My favorite part of the song has to be when they describe how in this person's vision it sounds as if he witnesses a bomb being dropped, "When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light, That split the night." Although I am confused how the flash of neon light turns into a neon god described later in the song but it still sounds amazing. The repeat in the middle of the song of the same lyric structure also has its own impact, "People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never share." The repeat solidifies and gives the lyrics power as they stand out.

"Charlie Brown" by The Coasters

Initially when I heard the title of the song I got the wrong idea. I thought it was going to be about the kids cartoon. The one with the white dog snoopy and all of the other kids. But I was definitely wrong, but I still had a pretty good laugh when I listened to the song. Just the initial, "Fe fe fi fi fo fo fum" already had me smiling as it was a funny start to a song. This initial start has a similar saying to the Jack and the Beanstalk story where the giant says "Fee fi fo fum." Otherwise I thought it was a really fun song. It is kind of sad that this one kid named Charlie Brown gets blamed for everything but the tone of the song is entirely different from the meaning. I like how they include the deep voice and how it responds to the music lyrics. This going back and forth progresses the story and makes it fun. The coasters themselves are an amazing band in my opinion. They sing the song Sh Boom Life Could Be a Dream and they are a fun band all around. So, when it comes to Charlie Brown by The Coasters, the song is fun, upbeat, and one of a kind. Especially with the saxophone in the background providing the upbeat tone. The saxophone and drum combo work well to give the song a happy and joking mood while Charlie Brown himself complains.