11-Year-Old Performs A Haunting Version Of 'Sound Of Silence' That'll Give Listeners Goosebumps

Jun 11, 2021

Jadyn Rylee is a young woman with exceptional vocal talent. In 2017, when she was just 11 years old, she uploaded a performance of the Simon and Garfunkel song “The Sound of Silence.” The song was written by Paul Simon in 1964, and the duo added the song to their album “Wednesday Morning 3 a.m.” in October of that year.

Jadyn performed her version of the classic hit along with another young girl on the drums named Sina. The enormous reach of the YouTube platform allowed them to have a chance to gain worldwide recognition. In a short time, the uploaded video spread across the internet. The young singer made a big impression on millions of viewers around the globe.

At the beginning of the performance, Jadyn sits down with a microphone in front of her with a black background. The minimal presentation has a dramatic impact. Jordan's soft and pleasant-sounding voice is treated with a slight amount of reverb that evokes the tender feeling of the classic folk tune. It was immediately apparent that she was not just an average kid trying to carry a tune.

Jadyn has a lovely voice that could do just about any song justice, but the soft, gentle style of the Simon and Garfunkel song was ideal for her. In the video, she has the poise and confidence beyond that of a normal 11-year-old. After a short while of Jadyn singing, we get to see her young drummer accompanist in a split-screen format.

Sina also displays exceptional talent for her age, and the song takes on an even more compelling quality when her playing is added to the performance.

Despite the youth of the two girls, it feels like a performance that could have been done by seasoned adults. They are relaxed and confident throughout the entire performance.

Their rendition of the song could be described as angelic, which is somewhat reminiscent of the classic duo from decades before. This seemed like the perfect choice for the girls out of all the Simon and Garfunkel songs that they could have selected. Simon and Garfunkel would likely find this rendition of their work delightful, especially considering the young age of the performers.

The person who shot the video seemed to know just how to capture the performance for maximum effect, zooming in at the perfect times and splitting the screen for added entertainment value.

Thanks to this outstanding production, over 19 million people have viewed this upload on YouTube, and the girls have gained more than 300,000 subscribers on their channel. Jadyn certainly has the talent to pursue a professional music career. The two girls will definitely be ones to watch in the coming years as their fame continues to grow.

In fact, Jadyn continues to regularly upload covers to her YouTube channel. Now, at 15 years old, Jadyn has covered numerous hit songs, including tracks from Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Whitney Houston. One of her most recent videos, which features award-winning music producer James Nickle, is a cover of Keith Urban and Pink’s “One Too Many.” The duet seems like a perfect match for Jadyn and Nickle, who really make the song shine with their dynamic vocals. We’re excited to see what this up-and-coming young artist will do in the future!

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