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Paul Simon brings his critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated Seven Psalms to life in this first-ever live performance of the complete piece for his Quiet Celebration, an intimate evening spanning his vast career and celebrating new arrangements of timeless classics, deep cuts, and new musical discoveries.
Simon knew during the recording of Seven Psalms that he wanted to perform it live and so began work rehearsing and figuring out how he could bring it to the stage. The transformation of the movements for live performance gave way to all new renditions, and as the set list grew it came to include some of his most cherished songs and a deep desire to bring these contemplative and intricate pieces to audiences. A Quiet Celebration toured the US in small venues, selected for their acoustic prowess and intimate setting, allowing audiences to engage with the music as never before. Join Paul for this unforgettable concert, recorded live at McCaw Hall in Seattle in August 2025.
PAUL SIMON: THE QUIET CELEBRATION CONCERT includes these performances:
From Seven Psalms:
“The Lord”
“Love Is Like a Braid”
“My Professional Opinion”
“Your Forgiveness”
"Trail of Volcanoes”
“The Sacred Harp”
“Wait"
Additional songs include:
“Graceland”
“Slip Slidin' Away”
“Homeward Bound”
“Under African Skies”
“René and Georgette Magritte with Their Dog After the War”
“Rewrite”
“Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”
“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
“The Boxer”
“The Sound of Silence”
The concert film is directed by Emmy Award-winning director Joel Gallen, executive produced by Gallen and Matt Kramer, and edited by Bill Deronde. It is distributed by Sony Music Vision in association with Legacy Recordings and is A Green Juice Films production.


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