Paul Simon: The Art Of The Songwriter
Virtual Lecture (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 10th at 7pm EST
For more than six decades, Paul Simon has been one of American popular music’s most inventive and enduring songwriters. From the poetic folk-rock of Simon & Garfunkel to a solo career marked by restless experimentation and continual reinvention, Simon has repeatedly expanded the musical and lyrical possibilities of the popular song. In this virtual lecture, composer/producer Edward Barnes traces the evolution of Simon’s remarkable career while exploring the craft behind songs including “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Still Crazy After All These Years,” and the groundbreaking music of Graceland. Along the way, the program explores Simon’s gift for marrying words and music, his fascination with sounds and musical traditions from around the world, and his ability to find something universal in the sharply observed details of everyday life. Discover the artistry, curiosity, and craftsmanship that have made Paul Simon one of the defining American songwriters of our time.
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