Day 36: So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright by Simon and Garfunkel // 7.5

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Image result for bridge over troubled watergenre: folk
drink: hershey's bar with ALMONDS
Wow, through a bit of research, there's a lot of petty history behind this song. Although the lyrics can be interpreted on many levels, on the surface it seems like a song that just praises and praises the famed American architect. But upon further investigation, apparently the piece was almost like a goodbye between the two. This was not mutual though, it was mostly Art Garfunkel saying goodbye to his buddy Paul Simon.

 Anyway, on to the actual song. I always enjoyed the diversity of their songs, and this song is a validation of that. The soft strings, the latin percussion, the flute solo, the chromatic changes between scales, it's all so playful, yet so somber. Considering the lyrical content, the song evokes memories of a peaceful breakup. I'm glad I stumbled upon this little gem. 

Rating: 7.5/10










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