Henk Poort Transforms “The Sound Of Silence” Into An Epic Masterpiece

Henk Poort, the acclaimed Dutch opera singer, brought something remarkable to Simon and Garfunkel’s classic, “The Sound of Silence.” While many have covered the iconic song, Poort’s rendition is special, drawing inspiration from Disturbed’s powerful rock version rather than the gentle folk original. With his deep operatic voice, Poort adds intensity and a haunting edge, blending rock and classical styles.

During his performance on the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers, Poort started the song with a gentle and elegant vocal line accompanied by a lovely string arrangement. As he continued, he unleashed a powerful rock sound, eventually transitioning into a deep, heavy metal growl. His rendition has become one of the most famous covers of the 1964 folk classic as it has hit nearly 11 million views on YouTube.

This performance has been showered by a lot of compliments. One says, “He did this seated. Most singers prefer to stand so their diaphragm can drop unimpeded by the abdomen. One of the most powerful, beautiful performances I’ve ever heard. I love Floor sitting there mouth agape. She recognized this was a historic performance and she was witnessing magic.”

Another continues, “I don’t know how Henk feels about this being the most internationally known thing he’s ever done, but man it’s so perfect. He’s a talent and he should be happy to know how many international music fans he touched with this simple performance.”