We imagine that many of us see the title of this competition and instantly flash to Simon and Garfunkle’s song of the same name. Some say that song is about being next to someone and unable to connect with them. Others say it refers to the utter absence of auditory distraction(s). If you’ve ever been outside alone in the snow, you know that silence is like no other. We’ve heard it said that the silence in the snow is so loud.