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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Paul Simon delivered an intimate and heartfelt performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York, featuring a full performance of his recent album Seven Psalms followed by classic hits, showcasing his resilience and enduring artistry at age 83 during his 'A Quiet Celebration' tour.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
Paul Simon's comeback tour at NYC's Beacon Theatre showcased his enduring talent, with a focus on his new album 'Seven Psalms' and classic hits, including a poignant solo performance of 'The Sound of Silence,' highlighting his resilience and artistry despite recent hearing loss.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Daily News
Paul Simon, who began losing hearing in his left ear about 2½ years ago, hasn't given up hope of performing again. The 81-year-old singer-songwriter hopes his surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival last year wasn’t his last. Simon's hearing in his left ear is now at about 8%, but he can still hear well enough to play guitar and write. Simon released his 15th studio album, "Seven Psalms," last month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Paul Simon discusses his latest album "Seven Psalms," which was inspired by a dream, and his continued songwriting despite previously announcing his retirement. He also opens up about his hearing loss, which may prevent him from performing live again, and reflects on the changing meanings of his songs over time. Despite not being concerned about his legacy, Simon plans to continue making music as long as he can write and sing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Paul Simon has revealed that he is suffering from a near-total loss of hearing in one ear, which has prevented him from touring. Doctors have been unable to diagnose the cause of the sudden-onset hearing loss. Despite this, Simon has just released a new studio album, Seven Psalms, his first in five years. Simon rose to fame in the 1960s as part of a folk duo alongside Art Garfunkel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Paul Simon's new album "Seven Psalms" reflects on end-of-life issues and religion, with concerns in the past, present, and future. The album is being released digitally as one long track, with the majority of the instrumentation consisting of Simon himself plucking acoustic guitar or other stringed instruments. The album feels like a summation, something Simon felt compelled to do after previously telling himself he was done making new albums.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Paul Simon surprises fans with his latest release, Seven Psalms, a 33-minute suite inspired by a dream. The album delves deep into spirituality, a theme that has always been present in his music. The lyrics, which came to him in fragments while he dreamt, explore mortality and what comes next. The music is serious and solemn, but also surprisingly wide-ranging, with layered percussion, close vocal harmonies, and scratchy strings. Simon's guitar playing is masterful, and his ability to make a spiritual setting feel down-to-earth is what makes this music connect.