Simon and Garfunkel sang this in the 60’s, their version was a warning to the world, This version sounds like rage that no one listened to the warning when first given.
I believe that is the very reason why David Draiman chose this song to put his powerful voice and his emotions into it. I was a child of the '60s and the original meant a lot to me but now that I'm reaching 70 years old and seeing how the world is it means so much more.
This is easily one of the most powerful lyrical songs ever written. The original by Simon and Garfunkel was a visionary warning. This version is furious that the warning has been ignored...
So David Draiman, the lead singer, is actually classically trained as a cantor, someone who sings in synagogue. If you haven't seen the making of this song, I'd suggest you watch it. As many have said already, Paul Simon wrote this song and he and Art sang it for their generation as a warning, asking them to react a certain way. Over the years, the song became little more than a meme. Then, Disturbed came along and was like "Hey, remember this, f***ers? Wake up!" Truly amazing
It was a warning about technology "neon lights planted in my brain" i.e. tablets, computer, iPhones, television. "Noone dares to disturbed the silence" i.e. everyone glues to their technology.
@@Kodi093 LOL! Only if it was directed at Star Trek (the original series, circa 1966). Do you know what kind of technology they had back in the 60s (when the lyrics were written)? I mean, it's possible that Disturbed intended to have that meaning, but I doubt Simon and Garfunkel were concerned about nonexistent futuristic sci-fi technologies (unless they felt that the faulty crappy microwaves back then were a huge threat). You basically had a radio, and maybe a TV at home at the time this song originally debuted (and maybe not even a color TV at that - too lazy to compare when the song was released versus when color TVs started being sold versus then color broadcasts from the THREE network stations that you had a choice of started airing). If anything, it MIGHT have been a commentary on how society was changing its moral standards for the worse and telling us to have our voices heard ( not too sure, as I don't know about S&G background and views on various topics and agendas).
I saw the making of this song. Loved it. Didn’t realized that he was classically trained. I wish he would do more like this that show cases his talent. His voice though
Congratulations! I think you were the only couple on the entire Internet who did not talk over the song as he sang... and interrupted the play four or five times like everyone else does. You listen to the entire song and then made your comments. Kudos to you guys!
@@hearthenoise9574 Yeah, I toughed it out throughout the first 10 seconds or so of that shit version of you editing Pentatonix together with Disturbed, degrading the Disturbed version.
Disturbed is a four-person alternative-hard-rock-heavy-metal-band formed in Chicago, 1994. This band surprised a lot of people with their cover of Simon and Garfunkel's 1966 classic song "The Sound Of Silence". Their best song in my personal opinion is a highly underrated song "Never Again".
Everyone misses one of the most powerful moments of the video there at the very end where the boat is bringing all of the instruments of music back to the people standing on the shore in stunned silence.
I know it's obvious by the thumbnails that the video is ending, but cutting it off before the end is disrespectful to the artists and to the viewers of this reaction, imo.
So many folks miss the imagery of the resurrection of musical instruments and musicians on one side being brought to the people who write the music , bringing a voice and the artistry of music players to the people and their stories … each is alone and unshared and unheard without the other.
Notice the ark of Musicians crossing the river to the people on land with the sheet music. They need each other to end the silence. Music is the universal language of the world.
Disturbed is Heavy Metal group. The song Sound of Silence was written in 1960 by Simon and Garfunkel,which wanted Disturbed to redo. And boy did they do it wow ! This version is better than ever. I love this group and David Draiman the lead vocalists is awesome ! Love his voice. Thanks for playing and listening to this
The song had a different meaning back then but, "the neon god they made", and the rest of the song, is a perfect metaphor for the smart phone era. We use our phones to speak without listening, and hear without speaking.
You're correct in your observation. Consider the lyrics, "People talking without speaking", "People hearing without listening". What, exactly, is it we're doing right now ? We're talking without speaking. Paul Simon saw the coming of what is today. In the digital age, no one speaks any more. We would rather send text messages, or post our feelings on social media. We don't talk to each other about our problems, we just air our dirty laundry on Facebook so we can get mad when someone leaves a negative comment on our post. People, put down your cell phones, push yourself out from under your computer desk. Get up, walk around, go open the front door of your home and step outside. Don't walk through the rest of your life staring down at your hands. Look up !!! See what's directly in front of you. Look around and behold all the beauty that surrounds you day after day. You never know what you might be missing by looking down at your hands. I'm out of time, and out of breath. God bless you all !!!
Not sure I agree with your reasoning of the song. There is another video out of it by them that shows pictures & video of the Vietnam war. Don’t believe the electronic age was even close when this was written back in 1964. I know, I was there. I believe, as others have said, the war was a major conflict at the time. Some people were for it, others weren’t. People wouldn’t talk about it when it was happening because of all the conflict. No ticket tape parade for soldiers returning as they did for previous wars.The ”flash of the neon light separating the night” was about bombs going off at night. “Hello darkness” about the loneliness each soldier felt.
The dude is a bad ass singer... The song was by "Simon & Garfunkel" way back in the day... If you like know more about Disturbed and the true way the sing try "Down With The Sickness"
I appreciate that y'all play the entire song, without pausing it, then you give your review. I think it takes away from the build up of the song to constantly pause it. Great job guys!
Draiman's version of this song gives me chills when I listen to it and when I watch others listen to it. The man's voice is next level and the source material is as moving as it gets.
performance was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! his voice was beautiful and haunting.....................the piano stirred the soul and the bass drum pounding those two strikes was haunting...................and the orchestra paying in the background was perfect for this song
Disturbed is an amazing hard rock/heavy metal band. They have a sound all their own with intense guitars and amazing vocals. This song here just goes to show the depth, power and range of his voice. Check out stricken and down with the sickness by Disturbed
So true and that is exactly what makes this rendition such a treat. David is classically trained so is accomplished in just about anything he produces.
So wonderful that you listened all the way through the song and video without constantly pausing with comments. Fully enjoyed this reaction. You two are wonderful.
Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like a rollercoaster ride, slowly brings you to the top, then crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction guys, & love how your background is interactive :)
I love watching Shawn's reactions as he gets shocked by how well David (The Lead Singer for Disturbed) really drops into the nice grit/angered voice for this cover. I'm a huge fan of Disturbed and recently started watching some reacts to their music. And Mel definitely was caught up in the Story and Journey for the song :) Disturbed is very much a band for the angry and hurt of the world. Their a rock/metal band that turn anger, pain, and frustration and give it a voice. I think their really great to listen to when I need to get out such frustration or just want something uplifting cause getting that out can be empowering. If you want another good suggestion of theirs, they recently reunited for tours about 2 years ago (They took a break, but they've been on the scene since the late late 90s) I highly recommend their song "A Reason to Fight" a song about how to tackle drug/alcohol abuse and depression. It has a similar tempo to this one as well as another powerful message.
Disturbed helped me heal after a divorce and being isolated by an abusive family! It helped me get ALL the anger and hurt out that was deep in my heart and soul.
When David goes from baritone to tenor the first time, it gives me goosebumps. The fact that this is the same group that did "Down with the Sickness" is even more remarkable. David is a formally trained singer and was on his way to becoming a cantor before he lost his faith for a time.
I’ve seen a lot of react videos, and a lot to different kinds of music. I love the fact that you actually listen instead of stopping it every 2 seconds. Your facial expressions are amazing ! Thank you for an actual fun react video that most people can get behind!
Best version of this song. And disturbed was a metal band I used to love as a teenager. The man can SANG. If you watch him live, he actually sings like this. He’s insane. Disturbed biggest hit was “Down with the sickness”
And I think the best performance was them doing this on the Conan program. If you haven't seen it you really should check it out. David was sick then but poured even more emotion into it in front of a live audience, and it felt even more powerful.
The looks on your two faces as this played was priceless. I still get chills when I see this video, around 100 times or more now. Became a fan of Disturbed back in '05 and they are just a different taste of metal. This is way more in the catalog from them a couple of covers "Land of Confusion" done by Genesis, "Shout 2000" done as "Shout" by Tear for Fears, Ten Thousand Fists", "Down With the Sickness" to name a few.
I have to have heard this song at least 100 times. Each time, I find myself holding my breath, slack-jawed. Most covers can’t hold a candle to the originals, but this is certainly in the minority of covers that are actually better.
First, thank you for watching the video without stopping it! Second, the original song was written years ago. - 1967-69 - By Simon and Garfunkel. David Draiman the lead singer of Disturbed was trained as a Cantor, as was his father and other members of his family. But he chose another line of music to express. The band is a heavy metal band, but they took this older song and made it their own. The original song was more of a warning of how this world was going in the wrong direction. This version is basically saying, you didn't listen!
The most telling thing that sets this "react channel" apart from other channels is they let the song play the whole way and experience the complete flow of this masterpiece of a version through instead of stopping it every 2 minutes to throw in a comment, love this channel :) :)
Yes !! This is a vocal, musical, visual and lyrical journey and to interrupt it every 8 seconds for inane comments destroys the flow. I commend you both.
Considering Simon's reputation and psychology for how he views his own work and talents, I have to day it was a big deal for him to say Disturbed owns the tune now. I didn't hear that before. But they really do own it. And can't imagine anyway from here on out deciding to cover it, at least thinking they can do it better.
I've seen many videos like yours about singing coaches and musicians and their reactions to this song but never watched them. Yours was the very first I've seen to this day. Your reaction to the lyrics and his voice showed me both your professionalism and love for music. ALL music. That's what I got from watching and listening to you both. Please keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Thank you. - Ralph
This was such a beautiful reaction from the both of you, just the visuals alone was stunning. I swear I could feel the energy of the melody flowing through y'all's veins.Good Lawd. I was waiting on the part "A Neon God They Made" for y'all's reaction and it didn't not disappoint . 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Loved your reactions. You guys should check out the video of their performance of this song on Conan. It became the first Conan video to hit 100 million views and it led to Paul Simon reaching out to the band to congratulate them for singing the best cover of his music he's ever heard. He also posted their performance on his social media. Complete with an orchestra, Draiman delivered a performance for the ages and brought the house down. Keep up the great work guys!
If I remember correctly draiman was recovering from or cold or something during that performance. Hes an impressive singer to have the note and stylistic range that he does.
Disturbed is an amazing hard rock, metal group that took a Simon and Garfunkel song and took us on a possibility of a world gone dark. It's at the end of 2020 now, and every time I hear this warning to the world, it becomes more silent. We are in a dark country deeply divided and a world right there with us. Praying for world peace to God, not the neon god they've created. Disturbed is awesome and amazing and I thank them for bringing this warning to us again. It may be too late for many, but I'm listening and hearing the message loud and clear. It's NOT too late to fight back for our Country and World to be at PEACE. God Bless us ALL.
The look on both of your face was epic Shawn was so intense watching it. The singer David Dariem Is classically trained The band are heavy metel Great Reaction Stay Safe ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am someone who does not go out of my way to listen to hip-hop or rap. I have grown up with country and rock music. That being said... I have grown up with Disturbed's music throughout the years. When I first heard this cover, I was bawling my eyes out. Now, I love watching people's reactions to it. The fact that someone who is with a completely different genre of music loving this, and appreciating it, brings tears of happiness to my eyes as well. Thank you for sharing this reaction, and God bless.
Okay, I'll bite because you both seemed to feel the gravity of this song. It was originally written by Simon and Garfunkel in the early '60's and they sang it sort of as a whisper to society that we were on the wrong path as a society. Disturbed is a metal band who did this cover in a way to shout that same message. My guess is that they see that many people never got the original message. It is truly a powerful song and message by both artists. If you wish to see what Disturbed normally does, check out "Down With The Sickness". Here's a link; th-cam.com/video/09LTT0xwdfw/w-d-xo.html
Great video. I sincerely appreciate you guys going through the entire song and then giving your commentary afterwards . I absolutely cannot stand reaction videos to songs where the people have to pause it several times throughout the song to give their commentary . So thank you very much.
I wish they would have listened to Down With The Sickness first to see what they are about before they listen to the transition of the band in this song and how amazing they are
@@firstdaywithnewbrain2504 dude calm down, all I'm saying is that there is a difference between the two genres of music, and that's what the band classifies themselves as. To use motorcycles as an analogy, the Fat Bob and the Gold Wing are both touring bikes, but are you going to call a Gold Wing a Harley? No, because it's made by Honda, same situation applies here. While both genres fall under Rock as a broad term, metal is different from hard core rock.
Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning with this song way back in the '60s. David Draiman from Disturbed in THIS rendition shouts out the rage that the world didn't listen to the warning. BTW, thanks for your response to David's efforts.
Down with the sickness is one of there most popular tunes. Please Don’t react to the censored version. You will miss the most shocking part. You’ve gotta here it. Uncensored. 😎
Disturbed is a group that touches sooo many… not just this song, but so many for our generation… please keep them on your list. You’ll be forever changed…
This is not better than the original. About Johhny Cash or woth a little help with ky friends it could be made as a case, although NIN version is different, it is taw and metallic.
This song was written by a 21 year old Paul Simon back in 1963 and performed by the group Simon and Garfunkel. Dave Draiman of the Heavy Metal band Disturbed resurrected this song with new life. Notice how this song has no hook or chorus. The words have a very deep meaning filled with similes and metaphors describing silence. The very silence that Paul Simon heard the day, and the days that followed the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This version of the song starts the first verse as a deep melodic whisper with a light piano accompaniment. The video shows a wrecked piano and guitar on the ground. In my mind, symbolizing the instruments that are being reclaimed from the earth. The next verse, the voice turned from a whisper to a singing voice as the guitar joins the piano while the video shows a man reclaiming the guitar. A tympani and viola is also seen by the end of this verse, signaling what is to come. You can almost visualize a man walking down a narrow street paved with cobble stone ‘neath (underneath) the “halo” of a street light turning up his collar. The stab of a neon light may have been the shot that killed the president. As the visuals introduce mor instruments the song gets more and mor intense and each verse gets another instrument to accompany the singer. I wish I could write more, I’ve seen many video reaction from singers, voice coaches etc. they all are very moved as you two were. It’s late and my vision ain’t what it used to be, Please forgive the grammatical and spelling errors. Good night And GOD Bless
Please check out these songs from Disturbed: -The Light -Down with the Sickness -A Reason to Fight -Hold on to Memories I promise you will not regret it!
@@lilRadRidinHood Possibly in Simon's mind he was thinking of the big city as a symbol of modern life, and the ever present glow of neon back in those days. Not so much anymore. Now it's super bright LED's. Might as well be the same thing in a way.
I appreciate an honest reaction. Hate those that keep looking at themselves during a reaction vid. You watched the whole thing w\o checking yrslvs. I love it!!! Real reaction
This song was written about the “Great Awakening “. Versus 1,3 and 5 are sung in the perspective of the unawakened and are just waking up, and verses 2 and 4 are sung from the perspective of the awakened. I listened to this song about 50 times before I could break it all down. It is the most beautiful and truthful songs I have ever heard.
Ps....I think you should react to -I prevail, Every time you leave. Also, Jelly Roll, Save me. It makes me cry because I relate to the lyrics so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I first heard this version tonight. I always resisted it because it was like sacrilege hearing another version besides Simon and Garfunkel's. This was tremendous. The powerful commanding authoritative truth-telling voice is chilling. In a good way. I enjoyed this very much with you guys. Stay beautiful and God bless
Thank you both for being the 1st [of dozens] reactions video's I have seen that listened to the song in it's entirety without multiple pauses - Bravo Double thanks to you Sir, as your facial expressions now give me a very good approximation of what I must have looked like when I first heard it - a kind of stunned disbelief into what I was hearing.
This is a cover of the famous Simon & Garfunkel classic. After Paul Simon heard this rendition, He told David Draiman, who's the lead singer, that Disturbed now own the song, he was that blown away. You now have to listen to Disturbed's Down with the Sickness.
Simon and Garfunkel sang this in the 60’s, their version was a warning to the world, This version sounds like rage that no one listened to the warning when first given.
Most profound, and of course ur observation appears quite accurate..Two different approaches at delivering a necessary message!
I think you hit the nail on the head dude!
You are so right, Elizabeth Thompson. It shows how far we haven’t come in all these years. And are we ever going to wake up.
Exactly!
I believe that is the very reason why David Draiman chose this song to put his powerful voice and his emotions into it. I was a child of the '60s and the original meant a lot to me but now that I'm reaching 70 years old and seeing how the world is it means so much more.
I love how this song touches everyone regardless of their music genre.
I was thinking the same exact thing.
Well said my Friend
I know right
It kills me how people cant spot the difference between real and fake. They were faking it. Or at the very least over reacting to the camera.
#facts
This is easily one of the most powerful lyrical songs ever written. The original by Simon and Garfunkel was a visionary warning. This version is furious that the warning has been ignored...
I'm a 72 year old Marine and this song makes me cry every time I hear it.
Thank you for your service.
I'm just a guy, but this is a song with a message we better do better.
This Army vet too...
Thank you so much for your service!
God bless you and thank you for your service. You are an American hero
I just witnessed two humans falling deeply in love with a song and I LOVED IT
Heavy Metal Singers can't sing, they said.... David Draiman, "Here, hold my WHA_AH_AH_AH!!!"
Bruce Dickinson. Try listening to Run to the Hills.
David is a classically trained musician
@@jerzeycate893 yes, we all know this. hence my comment....
Brad Delp, Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, Ronnie James Rio.....you get the idea.
they said the same thing about corey taylor
So David Draiman, the lead singer, is actually classically trained as a cantor, someone who sings in synagogue. If you haven't seen the making of this song, I'd suggest you watch it. As many have said already, Paul Simon wrote this song and he and Art sang it for their generation as a warning, asking them to react a certain way. Over the years, the song became little more than a meme. Then, Disturbed came along and was like "Hey, remember this, f***ers? Wake up!" Truly amazing
I did wonder why Disturbed's lyrics were so full of religious imagery...
And I believe Simon said this song and meaning now belongs to Disturbed
It was a warning about technology "neon lights planted in my brain" i.e. tablets, computer, iPhones, television. "Noone dares to disturbed the silence" i.e. everyone glues to their technology.
@@Kodi093
LOL! Only if it was directed at Star Trek (the original series, circa 1966). Do you know what kind of technology they had back in the 60s (when the lyrics were written)? I mean, it's possible that Disturbed intended to have that meaning, but I doubt Simon and Garfunkel were concerned about nonexistent futuristic sci-fi technologies (unless they felt that the faulty crappy microwaves back then were a huge threat). You basically had a radio, and maybe a TV at home at the time this song originally debuted (and maybe not even a color TV at that - too lazy to compare when the song was released versus when color TVs started being sold versus then color broadcasts from the THREE network stations that you had a choice of started airing).
If anything, it MIGHT have been a commentary on how society was changing its moral standards for the worse and telling us to have our voices heard ( not too sure, as I don't know about S&G background and views on various topics and agendas).
I saw the making of this song. Loved it. Didn’t realized that he was classically trained. I wish he would do more like this that show cases his talent. His voice though
Congratulations! I think you were the only couple on the entire Internet who did not talk over the song as he sang... and interrupted the play four or five times like everyone else does. You listen to the entire song and then made your comments. Kudos to you guys!
Too bad an ad was put in right at the end!
I absolutely LOVED the fact that you went through the whole experience without pausing, it doesnt hit the same otherwise. Loved your reaction!!
Hey Cynthia, thank you so much for watching💜💜
Yes I love that they didn't pause it to talk, they listened to it first and then voiced there opinions!
That is a perfect way to do it and I wish every reactor would!
He is a fantastic artist. anyone see this version, th-cam.com/video/-P27D2LUnOk/w-d-xo.html
@@hearthenoise9574 Yeah, I toughed it out throughout the first 10 seconds or so of that shit version of you editing Pentatonix together with Disturbed, degrading the Disturbed version.
Disturbed have been around for ages. The lead singer (David) is perfection. Just incredible.
The most poignant for me is when he sings, "Silence like a cancer grows"... Gives me chills. And is so true, generation after generation.
Disturbed is a four-person alternative-hard-rock-heavy-metal-band formed in Chicago, 1994. This band surprised a lot of people with their cover of Simon and Garfunkel's 1966 classic song "The Sound Of Silence". Their best song in my personal opinion is a highly underrated song "Never Again".
Disturbed is a heavy metal band, hence the growl and beautiful distortion in his vocals.
All done with no damage. So many do the growling and screaming with no training and damage their voices
Everyone misses one of the most powerful moments of the video there at the very end where the boat is bringing all of the instruments of music back to the people standing on the shore in stunned silence.
I know it's obvious by the thumbnails that the video is ending, but cutting it off before the end is disrespectful to the artists and to the viewers of this reaction, imo.
@@JoeBlythe
I agree. Although I love the sound of their silence afterwards as they were still in awe of this powerful song and artist.
A subtle but powerful message in the imagery that many miss and ties directly with the music seamlessly..
So many folks miss the imagery of the resurrection of musical instruments and musicians on one side being brought to the people who write the music , bringing a voice and the artistry of music players to the people and their stories … each is alone and unshared and unheard without the other.
Everyone misses the silence at the beginning
Notice the ark of Musicians crossing the river to the people on land with the sheet music. They need each other to end the silence. Music is the universal language of the world.
The love I have for this comment can not be summed up in one "like".
Amen
Deep. Well done Mrs. Knox.
You nailed it Christine , I was born in 1960 and didn't hear it like this version. Would have made a big difference.
ty Christine
Disturbed is Heavy Metal group. The song Sound of Silence was written in 1960 by Simon and Garfunkel,which wanted Disturbed to redo. And boy did they do it wow ! This version is better than ever. I love this group and David Draiman the lead vocalists is awesome ! Love his voice. Thanks for playing and listening to this
The song had a different meaning back then but, "the neon god they made", and the rest of the song, is a perfect metaphor for the smart phone era. We use our phones to speak without listening, and hear without speaking.
Your "We use our phones" comment is remarkable and so right on!
You're correct in your observation. Consider the lyrics, "People talking without speaking", "People hearing without listening".
What, exactly, is it we're doing right now ? We're talking without speaking. Paul Simon saw the coming of what is today. In the digital age, no one speaks any more. We would rather send text messages, or post our feelings on social media. We don't talk to each other about our problems, we just air our dirty laundry on Facebook so we can get mad when someone leaves a negative comment on our post. People, put down your cell phones, push yourself out from under your computer desk. Get up, walk around, go open the front door of your home and step outside. Don't walk through the rest of your life staring down at your hands. Look up !!! See what's directly in front of you. Look around and behold all the beauty that surrounds you day after day. You never know what you might be missing by looking down at your hands.
I'm out of time, and out of breath.
God bless you all !!!
Especially today with cancel culture. Oh we don't like what your saying, silence. And it's the brave that speak up.
Feel you. Amazingly relevant song, then and now.✌
Not sure I agree with your reasoning of the song. There is another video out of it by them that shows pictures & video of the Vietnam war. Don’t believe the electronic age was even close when this was written back in 1964. I know, I was there. I believe, as others have said, the war was a major conflict at the time. Some people were for it, others weren’t. People wouldn’t talk about it when it was happening because of all the conflict. No ticket tape parade for soldiers returning as they did for previous wars.The ”flash of the neon light separating the night” was about bombs going off at night. “Hello darkness” about the loneliness each soldier felt.
Amazing version of this song. Spine tingling. Very relevant today...thousands of voices, all talking at once, but nothing to say.
The dude is a bad ass singer... The song was by "Simon & Garfunkel" way back in the day... If you like know more about Disturbed and the true way the sing try "Down With The Sickness"
Well said!
I have goosebumps and I am in tears right now. David Draiman is an amazing singer.
Great respect for you guys for not stopping the song every 10 seconds like most of the other reactions 👍
I appreciate that y'all play the entire song, without pausing it, then you give your review. I think it takes away from the build up of the song to constantly pause it. Great job guys!
*This is actual a Simon & Garfunkel folk hit that he redid.....and it became a major hit*
Paul Simon endorsed this version and thanked David Draiman (lead singer) for it.
It became a major hit *again. Simon and Garfunkle took this to #1 and knocked the Beatles out of the top spot on Billboard in the process.
What a respectful and emotional reaction! Your faces showed it all. One of the best reactions I've seen.
Draiman's version of this song gives me chills when I listen to it and when I watch others listen to it. The man's voice is next level and the source material is as moving as it gets.
performance was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! his voice was beautiful and haunting.....................the piano stirred the soul and the bass drum pounding those two strikes was haunting...................and the orchestra paying in the background was perfect for this song
"give us your disturbed requests" might be my new favorite youtube phrase, lol
Disturbed is an amazing hard rock/heavy metal band. They have a sound all their own with intense guitars and amazing vocals.
This song here just goes to show the depth, power and range of his voice.
Check out stricken and down with the sickness by Disturbed
Disturbed is a rock band, The lead singer is David Draiman. This song was a cover, it's not their typical sound.
So true and that is exactly what makes this rendition such a treat. David is classically trained so is accomplished in just about anything he produces.
Actually, Disturbed is a heavy metal band.
So wonderful that you listened all the way through the song and video without constantly pausing with comments. Fully enjoyed this reaction. You two are wonderful.
Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like a rollercoaster ride, slowly brings you to the top, then crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction guys, & love how your background is interactive :)
I love the end. The musicians sailing over to the composers.
I love watching Shawn's reactions as he gets shocked by how well David (The Lead Singer for Disturbed) really drops into the nice grit/angered voice for this cover. I'm a huge fan of Disturbed and recently started watching some reacts to their music. And Mel definitely was caught up in the Story and Journey for the song :)
Disturbed is very much a band for the angry and hurt of the world. Their a rock/metal band that turn anger, pain, and frustration and give it a voice. I think their really great to listen to when I need to get out such frustration or just want something uplifting cause getting that out can be empowering.
If you want another good suggestion of theirs, they recently reunited for tours about 2 years ago (They took a break, but they've been on the scene since the late late 90s) I highly recommend their song "A Reason to Fight" a song about how to tackle drug/alcohol abuse and depression. It has a similar tempo to this one as well as another powerful message.
I’d watch a video of a close up of his eyes as he listened to this song.
Disturbed helped me heal after a divorce and being isolated by an abusive family! It helped me get ALL the anger and hurt out that was deep in my heart and soul.
Oh Mel you are just magnificent! What a beauty! Awesome couple!❤️❤️
One of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. It gave me chills...epic.
When David goes from baritone to tenor the first time, it gives me goosebumps. The fact that this is the same group that did "Down with the Sickness" is even more remarkable. David is a formally trained singer and was on his way to becoming a cantor before he lost his faith for a time.
His look says "should I be scared or impressed?" 😆
I’ve seen a lot of react videos, and a lot to different kinds of music.
I love the fact that you actually listen instead of stopping it every 2 seconds. Your facial expressions are amazing !
Thank you for an actual fun react video that most people can get behind!
Best version of this song. And disturbed was a metal band I used to love as a teenager. The man can SANG. If you watch him live, he actually sings like this. He’s insane. Disturbed biggest hit was “Down with the sickness”
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And I think the best performance was them doing this on the Conan program. If you haven't seen it you really should check it out. David was sick then but poured even more emotion into it in front of a live audience, and it felt even more powerful.
@@lilRadRidinHood so true
I watched an interview where he said the beginning of down with the sickness was improvised. He did it one day and everyone wanted to add it in.
The looks on your two faces as this played was priceless. I still get chills when I see this video, around 100 times or more now. Became a fan of Disturbed back in '05 and they are just a different taste of metal. This is way more in the catalog from them a couple of covers "Land of Confusion" done by Genesis, "Shout 2000" done as "Shout" by Tear for Fears, Ten Thousand Fists", "Down With the Sickness" to name a few.
I have to have heard this song at least 100 times. Each time, I find myself holding my breath, slack-jawed.
Most covers can’t hold a candle to the originals, but this is certainly in the minority of covers that are actually better.
First, thank you for watching the video without stopping it! Second, the original song was written years ago. - 1967-69 - By Simon and Garfunkel. David Draiman the lead singer of Disturbed was trained as a Cantor, as was his father and other members of his family. But he chose another line of music to express. The band is a heavy metal band, but they took this older song and made it their own. The original song was more of a warning of how this world was going in the wrong direction. This version is basically saying, you didn't listen!
He's very trained. The original singer/ writer of this song even said "it's yours now".
That's golden.
I really like how you actually let the entire song play instead of talking the entire time
I love this departure, for them! It shows off his classical training and UNBELIEVABLE range as a vocalist!
I love the faces they make as the song reveals itself! I love their obvious appreciation and love of this wonderful rendition.
Absolutely one of my favorite songs by this group. I am not a heavy metal music fan, but what this group did with this song really touched me.🙏🏽✌️❤️
The most telling thing that sets this "react channel" apart from other channels is they let the song play the whole way and experience the complete flow of this masterpiece of a version through instead of stopping it every 2 minutes to throw in a comment, love this channel :) :)
Yes !! This is a vocal, musical, visual and lyrical journey and to interrupt it every 8 seconds for inane comments destroys the flow. I commend you both.
Shows how good a cover this was that paul simon who wrote the original was so impressed he said that it was their song now
In addition to that, Paul Simon has never praised a cover of that song before. At least not that I could find in googling. This cover is the only one.
Considering Simon's reputation and psychology for how he views his own work and talents, I have to day it was a big deal for him to say Disturbed owns the tune now. I didn't hear that before. But they really do own it. And can't imagine anyway from here on out deciding to cover it, at least thinking they can do it better.
"I have to SAY it was a big deal", sorry.
All due respect it can't compare to the original. Tho everyone likes what they like.
I've seen many videos like yours about singing coaches and musicians and their reactions to this song but never watched them. Yours was the very first I've seen to this day. Your reaction to the lyrics and his voice showed me both your professionalism and love for music. ALL music. That's what I got from watching and listening to you both. Please keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Thank you. - Ralph
This was such a beautiful reaction from the both of you, just the visuals alone was stunning. I swear I could feel the energy of the melody flowing through y'all's veins.Good Lawd. I was waiting on the part "A Neon God They Made" for y'all's reaction and it didn't not disappoint . 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
So glad you guys loved it... one of the most powerful songs ever made. Really liked your reactions :)
Loved your reactions.
You guys should check out the video of their performance of this song on Conan. It became the first Conan video to hit 100 million views and it led to Paul Simon reaching out to the band to congratulate them for singing the best cover of his music he's ever heard. He also posted their performance on his social media. Complete with an orchestra, Draiman delivered a performance for the ages and brought the house down. Keep up the great work guys!
If I remember correctly draiman was recovering from or cold or something during that performance. Hes an impressive singer to have the note and stylistic range that he does.
His rendition gives me total body chills. It’s such a warning and so incredibly powerful.
Disturbed is an amazing hard rock, metal group that took a Simon and Garfunkel song and took us on a possibility of a world gone dark. It's at the end of 2020 now, and every time I hear this warning to the world, it becomes more silent. We are in a dark country deeply divided and a world right there with us. Praying for world peace to God, not the neon god they've created. Disturbed is awesome and amazing and I thank them for bringing this warning to us again. It may be too late for many, but I'm listening and hearing the message loud and clear. It's NOT too late to fight back for our Country and World to be at PEACE. God Bless us ALL.
Try reacting to Disturbed "Hold on to Memories" and "The Light," Both are amazing and a vastly different side of the band.
Hold on to memories gets me every time, truly a wonderful song
My 5 year old nephew loves the Waka Chaka song I lol every time he asks me to play it.
Down with the sickness if you're confused
I agree on both of these songs - you will feel them in your soul ♥️
Dude I can't listen to hold on to memories without getting choked up.
@@sirdroolsalot12 I can't do the light,I lost the use of my legs for months from Guillain-Barre.
The look on both of your face was epic
Shawn was so intense watching it.
The singer David Dariem
Is classically trained
The band are heavy metel
Great Reaction Stay Safe ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Draiman*
Her: "that was lovely"
Him: "omg we're all gonna die"
All gonna die is near , The Silent Spring book.. Look it up ,,
In a broad sense, this song is about the power of music. But it’s also saying that silence is complicity.
I am someone who does not go out of my way to listen to hip-hop or rap. I have grown up with country and rock music. That being said... I have grown up with Disturbed's music throughout the years. When I first heard this cover, I was bawling my eyes out. Now, I love watching people's reactions to it. The fact that someone who is with a completely different genre of music loving this, and appreciating it, brings tears of happiness to my eyes as well. Thank you for sharing this reaction, and God bless.
Okay, I'll bite because you both seemed to feel the gravity of this song. It was originally written by Simon and Garfunkel in the early '60's and they sang it sort of as a whisper to society that we were on the wrong path as a society. Disturbed is a metal band who did this cover in a way to shout that same message. My guess is that they see that many people never got the original message. It is truly a powerful song and message by both artists. If you wish to see what Disturbed normally does, check out "Down With The Sickness". Here's a link; th-cam.com/video/09LTT0xwdfw/w-d-xo.html
Great video. I sincerely appreciate you guys going through the entire song and then giving your commentary afterwards . I absolutely cannot stand reaction videos to songs where the people have to pause it several times throughout the song to give their commentary . So thank you very much.
The emotion in this song and your reaction hits really deep.
What a beautiful voice! What a magnificent song! 🇺🇸
Next one from Disturbed - Land of Confusion ( good Genesis cover 😎👍 )
Yessssss
@@shelbie2490 😎👍
After that should be “Ten Thousand Fists” followed by “The Vengeful One” just to keep with the animated visuals.
Absolutely this!
Good idea! I can kind of hear them doing it now in my head!
That's real music!!! No nasty words. Real melody. Real singing!!
I wish they would have listened to Down With The Sickness first to see what they are about before they listen to the transition of the band in this song and how amazing they are
Great reaction! I love seeing people pay attention to the song's message as much as the beauty of the music.
This was a departure from their normal sound. They’re a pretty hard core hard rock band.
They're not hard core rock, they're a metal band
@@chasenicotre8853 oooh. You got me. I stand corrected. Your mother should be so proud.
@@firstdaywithnewbrain2504 dude calm down, all I'm saying is that there is a difference between the two genres of music, and that's what the band classifies themselves as. To use motorcycles as an analogy, the Fat Bob and the Gold Wing are both touring bikes, but are you going to call a Gold Wing a Harley? No, because it's made by Honda, same situation applies here. While both genres fall under Rock as a broad term, metal is different from hard core rock.
@@chasenicotre8853 the fact that you felt the need to explain why you had to correct someone is absolutely pathetic.
@@firstdaywithnewbrain2504 dude, he’s right though. No need to get defensive.
It was nice that you two didn’t pause the video 10 times for comments. This video needs to be seen in whole.
Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning with this song way back in the '60s. David Draiman from Disturbed in THIS rendition shouts out the rage that the world didn't listen to the warning. BTW, thanks for your response to David's efforts.
Great job reviewing......love your facial reactions and waiting until it was over before commenting.
Down with the sickness is one of there most popular tunes. Please Don’t react to the censored version. You will miss the most shocking part. You’ve gotta here it. Uncensored. 😎
Disturbed is a group that touches sooo many… not just this song, but so many for our generation… please keep them on your list. You’ll be forever changed…
"Hurt" by Johnny Cash is another cover that's honestly better than the original. Would advise watching it even if not recorded.
This is not better than the original. About Johhny Cash or woth a little help with ky friends it could be made as a case, although NIN version is different, it is taw and metallic.
@@innosanto it is. Prove us wrong
This song was written by a 21 year old Paul Simon back in 1963 and performed by the group Simon and Garfunkel.
Dave Draiman of the Heavy Metal band Disturbed resurrected this song with new life. Notice how this song has no hook or chorus. The words have a very deep meaning filled with similes and metaphors describing silence. The very silence that Paul Simon heard the day, and the days that followed the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
This version of the song starts the first verse as a deep melodic whisper with a light piano accompaniment. The video shows a wrecked piano and guitar on the ground. In my mind, symbolizing the instruments that are being reclaimed from the earth.
The next verse, the voice turned from a whisper to a singing voice as the guitar joins the piano while the video shows a man reclaiming the guitar. A tympani and viola is also seen by the end of this verse, signaling what is to come.
You can almost visualize a man walking down a narrow street paved with cobble stone ‘neath (underneath) the “halo” of a street light turning up his collar.
The stab of a neon light may have been the shot that killed the president.
As the visuals introduce mor instruments the song gets more and mor intense and each verse gets another instrument to accompany the singer.
I wish I could write more, I’ve seen many video reaction from singers, voice coaches etc. they all are very moved as you two were.
It’s late and my vision ain’t what it used to be, Please forgive the grammatical and spelling errors.
Good night
And
GOD Bless
The Singer, DSavid Draiman, was training to become a Jewish Cantor when he bnroke away to sing on his own
GOD I WOULD LOVE ❤️ TO HAVE HIM JOIN OUR MOVEMENT #THEFREEDOMCONVOY , MAY WE ALL BE VICTORIOUS
Please check out these songs from Disturbed:
-The Light
-Down with the Sickness
-A Reason to Fight
-Hold on to Memories
I promise you will not regret it!
This is a great list, the only one more I would add is the song "who taught you how to hate."
@@briburwhyudie Yes!! I also forgot to add their covers of “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” and “Land of Confusion”.
Also their cover of Tears for Fears "Shout" !!!
Additionally, go listen to the full Ten Thousand Fists album.
Love it guys Merry Christmas.. Disturbed well you just need grab some beers and just listen from years ago to now.. Awesome ride...
Best line, people bow and pray to the neon Gods they made. So true in today's world...unfortunately
that neon god evolved, and now we all bow our heads to the almighty mobile device
The original was referring to in many people's opinions the television but now this neon God is the smartphone that everyone holds in their hand.
@@lilRadRidinHood Possibly in Simon's mind he was thinking of the big city as a symbol of modern life, and the ever present glow of neon back in those days. Not so much anymore. Now it's super bright LED's. Might as well be the same thing in a way.
This song was written and sung by Simon & Garfunkel during the 60’s turmoil…Fitting that is returning today. Fabulous song!
"Helvegen" by Wardruna featuring Aurora. Very deep. Very beautiful.
I appreciate an honest reaction. Hate those that keep looking at themselves during a reaction vid. You watched the whole thing w\o checking yrslvs. I love it!!! Real reaction
LISTEN TO:
DISTURBED - ALREADY GONE
&
DISTURBED - HOLDING ONTO MEMORIES
Thank you for that just lost someone to CoVID
@@hopefaith5478 so incredibly sad to hear about that 😢 I know the pain & struggle of losing people close to you. Who did you lose to COVID?
This song was written about the “Great Awakening “. Versus 1,3 and 5 are sung in the perspective of the unawakened and are just waking up, and verses 2 and 4 are sung from the perspective of the awakened. I listened to this song about 50 times before I could break it all down. It is the most beautiful and truthful songs I have ever heard.
Ps....I think you should react to -I prevail, Every time you leave. Also, Jelly Roll, Save me. It makes me cry because I relate to the lyrics so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Shinedown - "simple man" or "45"
Hey Shelbie, I love reacting to music I can relate to. I always cry when the music touches my soul. Thank you so much for your recommendations 💜💜
@@ShawnandMel4Life 🥰🥰
I LOVE how you guys play the whole song through before reacting! I get so frustrated when people keep pausing:)
I've heard this version and really like it, but it would be hard to mess up such a brilliantly written song
Simon and Garfunkel 🙌
His face said it all...think we've all experienced those same emotions when we first herd this version.
Too hard to concentrate when I can hear the music playing in the background seconds before it starts in the video box.
I first heard this version tonight. I always resisted it because it was like sacrilege hearing another version besides Simon and Garfunkel's. This was tremendous. The powerful commanding authoritative truth-telling voice is chilling. In a good way. I enjoyed this very much with you guys. Stay beautiful and God bless
This song is even more impressive live on the Conan O'Brien show(team coco on youtube).
If you want to be even more impressed by that live version... he was sick when he performed it.
@@taeliah01 you could say he was down with the sickness
Thank you both for being the 1st [of dozens] reactions video's I have seen that listened to the song in it's entirety without multiple pauses - Bravo
Double thanks to you Sir, as your facial expressions now give me a very good approximation of what I must have looked like when I first heard it - a kind of stunned disbelief into what I was hearing.
Listen to “the light” by disturbed
I love you guys! Coming up always great music! Thank you
Every time it comes on, it gives me goosebumps and make you reflect on issues in our lives and that humankind face everyday.
This is a cover of the famous Simon & Garfunkel classic. After Paul Simon heard this rendition, He told David Draiman, who's the lead singer, that Disturbed now own the song, he was that blown away.
You now have to listen to Disturbed's Down with the Sickness.
I love watching people discover this version of this song. It is so fun to see you react with amazement.
Your facial expressions during the song said it all. Amazing cover, great reaction.