Simon describes his creative process as having songs that originate from a place outside of himself, like ‘The Sound of Silence,’ which was written at 23. He reflects on how these songs feel otherworldly and often emerge quickly, calling them a mystery. In his own words, ‘The Sound of Silence was the first song I wrote which seemed to come from some place that I didn't inhabit.’
In discussing the documentary ‘In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon,’ Simon expresses trust in director Alex Gibney, admiring his body of work and belief that Gibney would present an accurate portrayal. Reflecting on their collaboration, he says, ‘I thought he would give a pretty accurate description of me from his perspective but I didn't think his perspective would be askew.’
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