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Description Note: I am quoting the lyrics of a song here. I did not come up with the lyrics. I thought it was obvious, but apparently it's not.

Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel:

Hello, darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence

In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of a streetlamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence

And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never shared
No one dared
Disturb the sound of silence

"Fools," said I, "You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you"
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence

And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, "The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence"

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I have little else to say. I reckoned this is how it looks behind the mask of those who have to uphold the faΓ§ade of happiness as part of their profession every night.

Drawn with a mouse.
It's pretty rough, but it didn't take me long. So yeah.
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C-Cain In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 16:23:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Most people don't tend to agree with me on that one. ^_^

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LoneWolfMark In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 16:28:38 +0000 UTC]

Honestly? I cant see why not :/
It seems perfectly apt. Can you truly say who someone is behind closed doors? Lots of people live fake lives in the public eye - and you put that into a very neat little sentence

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C-Cain In reply to LoneWolfMark [2012-03-01 16:31:45 +0000 UTC]

Sure. But those who disagree tend to be the very same people I was talking about. I suppose they become defensive and have to tell me how wrong I am and how much they enjoy their glittery lives so that they may continue to delude themselves. ^_^

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LoneWolfMark In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 16:44:23 +0000 UTC]

Denial is one of the stages of acceptance isn't it? They are all ready on their way to realisation, even if they don't know it, and they'll be better for it

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C-Cain In reply to LoneWolfMark [2012-03-01 18:13:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, let's just hope they go all the way. ^_^

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adarnasiykh19 [2012-03-01 14:13:21 +0000 UTC]

Drawn with a mouse???
I'm no longer using a "no tablet" excuse ever again. haha

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C-Cain In reply to adarnasiykh19 [2012-03-01 14:14:46 +0000 UTC]

Try using a touch pad if you're up for a real challenge.

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adarnasiykh19 In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 15:04:47 +0000 UTC]

no $$$ = My pocket ;_;
lol

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C-Cain In reply to adarnasiykh19 [2012-03-01 15:11:05 +0000 UTC]

So no laptop, then?

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adarnasiykh19 In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 16:10:51 +0000 UTC]

nope lol
I'm more of a musician. I'm just yet to be able to finish anything because of work lol

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C-Cain In reply to adarnasiykh19 [2012-03-01 16:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I see. I have no clue about music, actually.

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TheLonelyBrony In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 13:30:40 +0000 UTC]

Looked up the song to realize I already know it and the image which then I sunk in my chair. Now I must dwell.

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C-Cain In reply to TheLonelyBrony [2012-03-01 13:34:20 +0000 UTC]

Excellent choice, isn't it? ^_^

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TheLonelyBrony In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 13:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Eeyup!

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DragonStrider In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 11:38:50 +0000 UTC]

Saw this on ED and knew I just had to come fav and comment it....

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C-Cain In reply to DragonStrider [2012-03-01 12:00:19 +0000 UTC]

Why, thank you. ^_^
I'm glad you like it.

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DragonStrider In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 12:53:22 +0000 UTC]

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DeJiKo07 In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 09:13:42 +0000 UTC]

Awesome artwork!!

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C-Cain In reply to DeJiKo07 [2012-03-01 10:04:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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RoboKitty [2012-03-01 04:49:51 +0000 UTC]

Meanwhile, in an alternate universe where Vinyl got edited instead of Derpy...

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C-Cain In reply to RoboKitty [2012-03-01 07:33:50 +0000 UTC]

Excellent explanation!

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Amaster102 In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 03:50:33 +0000 UTC]

All my love, all my heart goes to this picture and song.

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C-Cain In reply to Amaster102 [2012-03-01 07:42:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.
I appreciate it.

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FlockofFlamingos In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 03:32:26 +0000 UTC]

omg I love Vinyl Scratch, so I instantly love this picture. ;3; If I could, however, let me offer a few constructive suggestions?

At first I didn't know what bugged me about the glasses, but then I figured it out. With the perspective on the glasses, I don't think we'd be able to see the jagged edges of the right (looking at the picture) lens. That makes it look like it is sticking out, not concaving into the frames.

Also--and this is a personal thing--I think the emotion in this picture is strong enough that you don't need the sad-looking reflection of Scratch in the right lens. But that's just a personal suggestion!

ANYWAY, great picture! ^^

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C-Cain In reply to FlockofFlamingos [2012-03-01 07:33:06 +0000 UTC]

Ah, constructive criticsm. I appreciate it.

You're probably right 'bout that prespective issue. I have to admit I did it completely ad hoc without putting too much thought into it.
And this leads me to the second point - I drew Vinyl first. But I didn't think it was good enough on its own (or in a straighforward environment). So I added these glasses kind of as an afterthought. ^_^

But I'm glad you like it anyway.

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Chessie2003 [2012-03-01 03:03:53 +0000 UTC]

Simple is always best. Love it!

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C-Cain In reply to Chessie2003 [2012-03-01 07:34:04 +0000 UTC]

Hear, hear. ^_^

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Punisher143 [2012-03-01 02:52:58 +0000 UTC]

It makes me sad to see Vinyl sad like that. Makes me want to give her a big hug.

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C-Cain In reply to Punisher143 [2012-03-01 07:39:40 +0000 UTC]

Exactly the reaction I tried to evoke. ^_^

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Punisher143 In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 07:47:32 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations then, you got it.

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C-Cain In reply to Punisher143 [2012-03-01 07:56:16 +0000 UTC]

Hehe.
Anyhow. I'm glad you like it.

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Punisher143 In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-01 15:48:45 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome, I like anything with Best Pony Vinyl Scratch.

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geradexacondari In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:51:27 +0000 UTC]

This picture makes me sad.... stop it.

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C-Cain In reply to geradexacondari [2012-03-01 07:35:27 +0000 UTC]

Which means you can get happy again!

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geradexacondari In reply to C-Cain [2012-03-02 01:09:24 +0000 UTC]

True. The goal is to experience the greatest depths of sorrows and emerge victorious. Only then shall I be truly invincible.

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C-Cain In reply to geradexacondari [2012-03-02 11:19:40 +0000 UTC]

That's the spirit!

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Pyrobug0 In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Sad Vinyl is too sad. Someone make her happy. Please for the love of Celestia.

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C-Cain In reply to Pyrobug0 [2012-03-01 07:38:29 +0000 UTC]

A hug might be a good start?

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ddrkreature In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:39:12 +0000 UTC]

Very very nice. I actually can't say much other than I have a new item in a favorite bin

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C-Cain In reply to ddrkreature [2012-03-01 07:37:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.
I appreciate the kind words. ^_^

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AsaharuTatsumi In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:37:48 +0000 UTC]

I so want to post this on youtube with the song playing in the background but out of respect for not only you the artist but for what the picture stands for i will simple start at this amazing picture with the song playing off itunes. just wow. simply moving.

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C-Cain In reply to AsaharuTatsumi [2012-03-01 07:42:26 +0000 UTC]

The song inspired me to draw this, actually. How could I not? Everything just fits so well.

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wallycolours In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:36:40 +0000 UTC]

Drawn with a MOUSE? I can't draw pics like that with a mouse in a million years!! You have earned my respect.

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C-Cain In reply to wallycolours [2012-03-01 07:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, you can. This one wasn't even that challenging. The path tool in Gimp makes it somewhat easier. ^_^

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AsaharuTatsumi In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:24:42 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOD YOU SIR DESERVE THIS BIGGEST HUG RIGHT NOW! JUST SAW THIS ON EQD AND OH MY GOD MY FAVORITE FROM SIMON AND GARFUNKEL AND YOU COMBINE IT WITH THE ONE AND ONLY VINYL SCRATCH?!?!?!!??!!? ALL OF MY LOVE UT TO YOU SIR!!!!!!!!!

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C-Cain In reply to AsaharuTatsumi [2012-03-01 07:42:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. ^_^
I appreciate the enthusiasm.

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Chantal9 In reply to ??? [2012-03-01 02:19:22 +0000 UTC]

That's really beautiful and powerful. Nice job.

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C-Cain In reply to Chantal9 [2012-03-01 07:40:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

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Rysonn In reply to ??? [2012-02-29 02:09:08 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful! nice work!

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C-Cain In reply to Rysonn [2012-02-29 08:39:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. ^_^

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