My dear young woman, please, please, please, please listen to lyrics, not just his inflection. This song was originally a warning of the growing divide between people. This was long before the internet, cell phones and the like. This version is a slap in the face to wake up. People are more alone and separated than ever before.
I think the opposite is true. With the internet and cell phones, people are more connected than ever. Here I am talking to a guy I have never met before. I think I've talked to about 10 people on TH-cam today.
Andre Green, you are correct. And, because of his hatred for the auto-tune machine, he and the producers were arguing about it being used, because of his flu. But, he gave in, just to silence the producers, or the manager, I am thinking that it might have been the manager, come to think about it. But, since he was trained as a Jewish Cantor Boy, as he was growing up and attending the church that his grandmother would take him along with her. He was not happy about the machine, so he sang it, while he was sick and they said that the machine kicked on for a split second, that whole time. And, here is a tidbit of more information about the song. As they were in the studio, preparing to record it, as they tried different variations of it, to get the right feel from it, that they were looking for. David Draimen just started singing it like this, as he was just tinkering around with the different styles of sound he was able to produce. After he finished and walked out of the sound room, he looked at the rest of the guy's, and they all were ghost white in the face, as if they just saw a ghost. And, the producer muttered out, the best he could, as his jaw was laying on the floor, THAT is exactly what they needed to do! And later, the original song writer, Paul Simon(From Simon & Garfunkel) , caught wind of what they were doing, from about 3 room's away, as he was there, to do something, as well(I forget if he was doing a new album, or something like that), but, he decided to pay them a visit, from a few buildings away, so he walked over to their sound room and listened to their version. And, he loved it so much as he said that they put it into perspective, that he himself tried to do, back in the 60's, but he just didn't know how to get it right. So, he let them know, that they had his own blessing to do it and he loved it! I watched the video of Paul Simon talking about it, either with, or in separate parts of the video, about how they came up with wanting to do the cover of the song. Granted, it was a little while ago. So, I don't remember what all happened. But, I do remember, that Paul Simon was either in the next studio over, or a few studio's away from the studio, that Disturbed was at...
Mildly obsessed with watching peoples reactions to this song, and this is by far the best one. The attention to detail, "introduction of guitar", "piano bass notes", "I saw the strings go". Love that she reacts to the music as well as his voice. Most reactions I've seen focus solely on the amazing vocals and miss these details of the musical instruments. Pause breaks to discuss what she is hearing are concise and effective. Many other reactions have too long pauses which ruins the pace of the song. And the way she is almost out of breath by the end, like she is emotionally exhausted by the song. She gets it! Not to mention the eye candy ;)
David's voice goes way beyond genre in my opinion. He would set the world on fire with his voice, power and charisma regardless of genre.it doesn't hurt that the band are wold class musicians in their own right
@@angrydwarf4224 listen to behind blue eyes by linking Park.....its another cover that hits hard...the obvious 1 is zombie but im sure you have herd that
Can you imagine going to Conan and THIS is your performance! Amazing. He was ill with flu too. Paul Simon even called him after this performance and praised his cover even putting the link to it on his own social media pages. Best cover and version of it!
No, and it probably didn't happen that way. Often, when you don't see Conan greet the band afterwards, it's because the performance was recorded earlier and edited in.
Totally obsessed with watching reactions to this song. Greatest cover ever!! I'm 72 and have heard versions of this song many many times and, THIS is the very best, ever! Even Paul Simon basically relinquished this song to Disturbed, said it was the best!! When I die and go to heaven I am taking this song with me so I can listen infinity!!
David's respect for Paul Simon's vision and message was the catalyst for the anger and rage that David brought to this cover. Paul Simon wrote a song of hope and he sang it with hope over 50 years ago. We didn't listen...our parents and grandparents didn't listen and David brought power and an almost righteous anger because we STILL haven't listened. This cover was so on point that Paul Simon himself said the song now belongs to Disturbed. I love your reactions. They are not only brilliant but each one is better than the last. You get the subtle (and not so subtle lol) emotion that metal sometimes hides. Your breakdown of the music and emotion was spot on.The only thing that's missing in this reaction was the message. But to be fair I've listened to this song countless times and I still find new layers to it 😘
Simon didnt say the song belongs to David. People keep saying that, but its not what he said. He said he highly approves of Davids version. Specifically, he said it was "extremely powerful" and that it reintroduced the song to newer generations.
The original is not a song of hope, it is a song of despair. David's version, like so much of his work, is a song of rage. It is powerful and impressive, but it doesn't work as well for me. Both versions are great. When I think of transformational covers, I think of songs where the original songwriter has to hear it and think, the cover is better. I think Johnny Cash doing NIN's 'Hurt' is close. I think Gary Jules doing Tears For Fears 'Mad World' is the gold standard.
@@jazzmojo It’s asking if sadness and despair yess but the original version didn’t have so much emotion and for the average person listening they’d not feel it as well as how Disturbed did it. With emotion you can almost it’s like the same lyrics but a different song that’s more relatable that you can feel the despair and hopeless feelings of the singer.
I was never happy with the song when Simon and Garfunkle did it. It was a great message and well-written song that lost its message and strength due to their delivery. This is how it should have been done half a century ago,.
There's something extremely haunting there at the end when everything goes silent and you hear nothing but the echo of his voice. That split second is pure perfection with this live version over the studio version.
Love your reaction Aileen. This was my late wife's favourite song. We always played this as a duet with me on guitar and her singing. We saw disturbed perform this when we saw them support Avenged Sevenfold in 2016. We just cuddled and smiled. At her funeral I did both. I played it for her as I sang. Was so difficult to play it as I had tears streaming down my face and to this day this song always makes me tear up. David Draiman brings so much raw power to this song. It's just so beautiful.
David Draiman was trained as a traditional Jewish cantor before he made the decision to move into the metal scene and actually chose the name Disturbed for this band. I have heard professional vocal coaches give their opinion that his ability to switch between his soft (angelic?) voice and the heavy vocal fry he uses, at will, marks his level of vocal control.
I love his live performances, but for my money the official video blows this one out of the water. His raw vocal talent, the incredible orchestra, and just as important, the visuals from the music video, combine to make an unforgettable experience. 😊😊😊❤
„The Sound of Silence“, written in 1963/1964 by Paul Simon and first sang by Simon & Garfunkel welcomed its first endorsed cover by Disturbed (David Draiman) 50 years after its debut. Now, 57 years later and still only, maybe, 1% of those who know the song really understand it. 57 years later and there are still no better words to describe the decay of society and humanity. If you're one of those who do not understand it, find someone to translate it for you because you're missing out on something special.
A heavy metal band that catches EVERYONE by surprise, then elevates and owns a song (this song) 50+ years after it was written!! Anyone who hasn't been blown away by this isn't really listening!! No matter what music you like (All Genres) this is superbly done and flawless in every way!! The best cover/song/official video these past 5+ years. \m/
Very much late to comment, but wanted to vent out something. This song is so powerful to me, as it reminds me of 2 people I lost too early, and to top it off this was played at the funeral. I saw Disturbed live 2 years after the funeral, and I cried my eyes out when they played this song. I will always love this song, because it reminds me of the two loved ones I lost❤
As he should have been, I have heard him live in concert, he does not need autotune, he has a voice that carries almost exactly as it does on their albums. I dare say he is probably the best rock/metal vocalist alive today. Also Disturbed deserves to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, their talent as a whole is genre defining.
I love watching reviews of this song. It’s the facial expressions. It’s almost impossible to believe that any song could be done as well as this version of TSOS. Much better than the original Simon and Garfunkel recording from 1966. It’s everything you said - raw power, beautiful, stunning. I don’t think anyone now or in the future could ever do this song better than Disturbed has done it.
@@AileenSenpai yes, really...he was feeling bad enough that he was required to be sitting the entire time because if he had to stand he may not have been able to stay standing!
And the funny thing is he was sick that day and he still nailed it. One issue that came up afterwards was that they autotuned him because they were worried about his cold and he had told them not to but when he found out afterwards he was pissed because he doesnt believe in the use of autotuning an artist without their permission.
I love when people start with one of the softest songs, Disturbed has to offer... And im giggling like a kid, when they do down with the sickness next *gG*
I'm 78 years old and loved Simon and Garfunkel singing this song.But I heard this guy . Wow he gave me chill's the power in his voice Wow . Enjoy your video look forward to seeing more 👍👍👍👍
I have watched MANY of the reaction videos to this song and I have heard a lot of people state he doesn't need the rasp while singing this song. You summed it up by stating it adds emotion to the song, that he's not just singing it. Watching a video when the person is immersed in the song and actually listens to it is great. So many people stop the song every five seconds to comment.
Just like Hurt, which originally is from Nine Inch Nails got covered by Johnny Cash, and even Trent itself said "that is not my song anymore, it's Cash's.", the same can be said about Simon & Garfunkel "The Sound of Silence" being "covered" by Disturbed. It is not Simon & Garfunekl's song anymore. It is Disturbed's. David pours heart and soul out in order to sing this song. And the rest of the band together with the orchestra accompanied him in order to add that little bit of "magic" and depthness to a song that if simply played by David itself would be ALREADY a touch of genius (thank you, Simon and Garfunkel, your lyrics are amazing!). And yet, (and this is common among Disturbed's songs) David decided to pour the rawest emotions to this song he could, up to the point of sounding as "the prophet" in the song's lyrics, becoming the "guide" of the neon light god that the people followed. Once again, you are spot on, Senpai! :D
Art Garfunkel is 83 years old, but when He heard this rendition, he told him that it is your song now. No copyrights needed. Rarely is a cover better than the original, but it does happen.
An another reaction from a vocal teacher. She explained how difficult it is for a person to go from grit singing to clean and he does so several times with ease.
i like to see, all those who have rated, this song, they all start to sit and smile after a while and many end up with, not to say anything but WOW afterwards...lol
An outstanding review - thanks. There are two things in this performance that are easy to miss. In the second verse just after the guitar comes in the cellos begin playing, and between the words "tenement" and "halls' he stops using the vocal fry.
David Draiman was training to become a cantor as he comes from a long line of cantors. What's even more remarkable is that he wasn't feeling well when he went on Conan's show. Paul Simon, who wrote this when he was 23, has said that this is his favourite version.
Don't know if you've since done any background check into Disturbed or David Draiman trained as Cantor in his Jewish upbringing; giving him the purity and range of voice. Disturbed gave him the angst. He's an AMAZING singer !!!
The Official video is amazing...... depicts the separation of the Musicians...and the Song writers on different shores.....which creates the "sound of silence"..and the musicians build a boat at the end...to join the song writers..so they make "BREAK" the sound of silence.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, but don't forget that he was sick with a cold during this performance hence the extra nasal sound in his voice. Still amazing.
There are good covers, there are great covers, and then there is this. Disturbed took an all-time classic and made it their own. No person or band should ever try and cover this song again.
He was introduced to music at a young age through opera. Of course singing heavy metal pays the bills and someone has to do it. Lol. He is so talented in anything he sings. That rasp in his voice is so incredible! Great review
@@AileenSenpai Yes Aileen it sure does. David even thought it wasn't one of his better performances because as he sang this live... He had an upper respiratory infection and he still pulled this off like he did! I enjoy your content. You know exactly what your talking about and your personality is just awesome too! Good luck on your channel. Keep up the great work.
I sometimes literally watch 20 reactions to this song a day. You knocked it out of the park! Great way to see and experience this song, and now go and listen to it without pause, you will be blown away every single time.
"Almost gives you a little bit of chills"? I froze my damn nipples off with chills when I heard this. This is, without a doubt, one of the best songs and performances I've ever seen or heard. Ever.
I remember as a kid the live telecast of Simon and Garfunkel at Central Park. Arts voice was like an angel singing this song but Disturbed knocked it out of the park with power and changing the melody slightly so it sounds a little like the Exorcist theme. It matches their music video to a tee.
You gotta go watch the video!! It enhances it so much! And it sounds better too; David had a cold during this performance and was forced to restrain his voice because if it.
David (the singer) is actually classically trained but he decided to do metal when he started disturbed. You got some great reacts! I love them so far! I got a lot of crazy metal song you could react to if you're interested in getting your ear drums blown lol
He's a classically trained opera singer and yes in this perfomance he was sick and still killed it. His vocals are incredible. Definitely check out shinedown as well. I'm sure you would appreciate it. As would I for reacting to it.
years late, but the crazy part of this amazing cover, is He was actually sick during this performance. crazy enough you cant even hear it but there are interviews with him where he confirms this. Just goes to show how talented he is.
This is an amazing remake of Simon and Garfunkel song… Disturb took it into a totally different feel. I would love it if you would listen to the original song. I think you would enjoy it and be blown away by the differences.
You gotta keep in mind that he is a rock artist, so that raspiness is all he does, which is why it sounds so good😂 and this might be an unpopular opinion, but why is it that most rock artists have the greatest voices. Such as Freddy Mercury or David Draimen who is the lead singer for disturbed.
Paul Simon told David that his version is the way this song is meant to be sung
I am no expert, nor a critic. I just love good music. This, to me, is the best cover song ever.
Paul Simon thought so too
To you...I agree! It's phenomenal
Shine down simple man will give it a run for it’s money
@@brendenkunert433 I came to say that exact thing lol
Nothing compares to you by Chris Cornell a prince it's also a very good song
My dear young woman, please, please, please, please listen to lyrics, not just his inflection. This song was originally a warning of the growing divide between people. This was long before the internet, cell phones and the like. This version is a slap in the face to wake up. People are more alone and separated than ever before.
I think the opposite is true.
With the internet and cell phones, people are more connected than ever.
Here I am talking to a guy I have never met before.
I think I've talked to about 10 people on TH-cam today.
Simon and Garfunkle loved his cover ..
What's crazy is David was sick during this performance and he did this well.
I had heard that he was down with the sickness.
A true professional singer l great performance.
@@oneobserver2260 Hilarious. 🤣
He had the flu. But who would've ever guessed that?!
Andre Green, you are correct. And, because of his hatred for the auto-tune machine, he and the producers were arguing about it being used, because of his flu. But, he gave in, just to silence the producers, or the manager, I am thinking that it might have been the manager, come to think about it. But, since he was trained as a Jewish Cantor Boy, as he was growing up and attending the church that his grandmother would take him along with her. He was not happy about the machine, so he sang it, while he was sick and they said that the machine kicked on for a split second, that whole time. And, here is a tidbit of more information about the song. As they were in the studio, preparing to record it, as they tried different variations of it, to get the right feel from it, that they were looking for. David Draimen just started singing it like this, as he was just tinkering around with the different styles of sound he was able to produce. After he finished and walked out of the sound room, he looked at the rest of the guy's, and they all were ghost white in the face, as if they just saw a ghost. And, the producer muttered out, the best he could, as his jaw was laying on the floor, THAT is exactly what they needed to do! And later, the original song writer, Paul Simon(From Simon & Garfunkel) , caught wind of what they were doing, from about 3 room's away, as he was there, to do something, as well(I forget if he was doing a new album, or something like that), but, he decided to pay them a visit, from a few buildings away, so he walked over to their sound room and listened to their version. And, he loved it so much as he said that they put it into perspective, that he himself tried to do, back in the 60's, but he just didn't know how to get it right. So, he let them know, that they had his own blessing to do it and he loved it! I watched the video of Paul Simon talking about it, either with, or in separate parts of the video, about how they came up with wanting to do the cover of the song. Granted, it was a little while ago. So, I don't remember what all happened. But, I do remember, that Paul Simon was either in the next studio over, or a few studio's away from the studio, that Disturbed was at...
Mildly obsessed with watching peoples reactions to this song, and this is by far the best one. The attention to detail, "introduction of guitar", "piano bass notes", "I saw the strings go". Love that she reacts to the music as well as his voice. Most reactions I've seen focus solely on the amazing vocals and miss these details of the musical instruments. Pause breaks to discuss what she is hearing are concise and effective. Many other reactions have too long pauses which ruins the pace of the song. And the way she is almost out of breath by the end, like she is emotionally exhausted by the song. She gets it! Not to mention the eye candy ;)
This was such a nice comment! Thank you so much 💖
He was sick before he did this version, so he couldn't get the high notes he would have if his voice was at 100%.
Is a beautiful girl for sure
Aileen! Great reaction supergirl. This is the best live performance on a television show in the history of television. You nailed the reaction
Totally agree!
More proof that the best voices can be found in heavy metal.
David's voice goes way beyond genre in my opinion. He would set the world on fire with his voice, power and charisma regardless of genre.it doesn't hurt that the band are wold class musicians in their own right
David was a trained cantor in his youth. That doesn’t hurt!
In your opinion... not in mine...David was classically trained... Most Metals scream... not sing
Dave Draiman nailed this performance he was under the weather too!
No matter how many times I’ve watched reactions and listened to this song, I still get the chills. I loved your reaction.
This version always brings tears to my eyes. His voice is so captivating and the low slow tones bring the gravitas of the meaning of the song.
I never get tired of watching reactors like you fall in love with David's voice!
I'm down the rabbit hole for the last 6 hours....... still not bored XD 😆
I saw this again and it reminded me. Now I have all the album's on a play list.
@@angrydwarf4224 listen to behind blue eyes by linking Park.....its another cover that hits hard...the obvious 1 is zombie but im sure you have herd that
@@BoredCanister I think I have heard that one a while back. Seether does careless Whisper which is interesting
Dammit I'm crying again
Can you imagine going to Conan and THIS is your performance! Amazing. He was ill with flu too. Paul Simon even called him after this performance and praised his cover even putting the link to it on his own social media pages. Best cover and version of it!
No, and it probably didn't happen that way. Often, when you don't see Conan greet the band afterwards, it's because the performance was recorded earlier and edited in.
This WAS done live. I watched it. David was VERY sick which is why he was seated.
paul pretty much did the "trent reznor/johnny cash" hand off it seems.
The composition alone is a masterpiece. His performance was superb.
This is probably the hundredth reaction clip I’ve watched for this rendition of Sound of Silence. It’s powerful, moving and soul stirring.
Have you seen some Sultans of Swings one yet? I do those even more 😀
me too)
I imagine a conductor motioning to David for more and grinning broadly as he gets it.
The musical equivalent of getting into a "70s muscle car, looking at the little.toggle button and thinking "Nitrous? Awww yiss"
I heard david was "down with the sickness" while singing this. I am now in more awe of him than ever
Totally obsessed with watching reactions to this song. Greatest cover ever!! I'm 72 and have heard versions of this song many many times and, THIS is the very best, ever! Even Paul Simon basically relinquished this song to Disturbed, said it was the best!! When I die and go to heaven I am taking this song with me so I can listen infinity!!
David's respect for Paul Simon's vision and message was the catalyst for the anger and rage that David brought to this cover. Paul Simon wrote a song of hope and he sang it with hope over 50 years ago. We didn't listen...our parents and grandparents didn't listen and David brought power and an almost righteous anger because we STILL haven't listened. This cover was so on point that Paul Simon himself said the song now belongs to Disturbed.
I love your reactions. They are not only brilliant but each one is better than the last. You get the subtle (and not so subtle lol) emotion that metal sometimes hides. Your breakdown of the music and emotion was spot on.The only thing that's missing in this reaction was the message. But to be fair I've listened to this song countless times and I still find new layers to it 😘
Simon didnt say the song belongs to David. People keep saying that, but its not what he said. He said he highly approves of Davids version. Specifically, he said it was "extremely powerful" and that it reintroduced the song to newer generations.
Right. S and G was the warning. D is the judgement
The original is not a song of hope, it is a song of despair. David's version, like so much of his work, is a song of rage. It is powerful and impressive, but it doesn't work as well for me. Both versions are great.
When I think of transformational covers, I think of songs where the original songwriter has to hear it and think, the cover is better. I think Johnny Cash doing NIN's 'Hurt' is close. I think Gary Jules doing Tears For Fears 'Mad World' is the gold standard.
@@jazzmojo It’s asking if sadness and despair yess but the original version didn’t have so much emotion and for the average person listening they’d not feel it as well as how Disturbed did it.
With emotion you can almost it’s like the same lyrics but a different song that’s more relatable that you can feel the despair and hopeless feelings of the singer.
I was never happy with the song when Simon and Garfunkle did it. It was a great message and well-written song that lost its message and strength due to their delivery. This is how it should have been done half a century ago,.
This is the best cover EVER of that song. It went up on TH-cam 8 years ago and has over 1 BILLION VIEWS.
There's something extremely haunting there at the end when everything goes silent and you hear nothing but the echo of his voice. That split second is pure perfection with this live version over the studio version.
Love your reaction Aileen.
This was my late wife's favourite song. We always played this as a duet with me on guitar and her singing. We saw disturbed perform this when we saw them support Avenged Sevenfold in 2016. We just cuddled and smiled.
At her funeral I did both. I played it for her as I sang. Was so difficult to play it as I had tears streaming down my face and to this day this song always makes me tear up.
David Draiman brings so much raw power to this song. It's just so beautiful.
I'm so sorry you lost your beloved.All my love to you and God bless you my Brother.
"a little bit of chills..." what an Understatement 🤭
David Draiman was trained as a traditional Jewish cantor before he made the decision to move into the metal scene and actually chose the name Disturbed for this band. I have heard professional vocal coaches give their opinion that his ability to switch between his soft (angelic?) voice and the heavy vocal fry he uses, at will, marks his level of vocal control.
It's pretty cool that the lights are telling a story also. As instruments get introduced their lights go from cold to warm.
His voice is otherworldly
I love his live performances, but for my money the official video blows this one out of the water. His raw vocal talent, the incredible orchestra, and just as important, the visuals from the music video, combine to make an unforgettable experience. 😊😊😊❤
I love when people get to the end of that chorus and he just let them have his whole voice it's so awesome
„The Sound of Silence“, written in 1963/1964 by Paul Simon and first sang by Simon & Garfunkel welcomed its first endorsed cover by Disturbed (David Draiman) 50 years after its debut. Now, 57 years later and still only, maybe, 1% of those who know the song really understand it. 57 years later and there are still no better words to describe the decay of society and humanity.
If you're one of those who do not understand it, find someone to translate it for you because you're missing out on something special.
God: David, do you want the voice of an angel or a demon?
David: Yes.
😆😆♥️
LOL It isn’t a Sound Of Silence video without this comment.
@@tw6534 Right?? I was shocked that it hadn't been said already so I just HAD to do it. In full disclosure, this is also the first time for me, lol.
lol, a little raspiness, David " hold my beer"
Shut up
That last, clean note he held for "sound" immediately after the grit shows he's doing grit in a healthy, sustainable way.
A heavy metal band that catches EVERYONE by surprise, then elevates and owns a song (this song) 50+ years after it was written!! Anyone who hasn't been blown away by this isn't really listening!! No matter what music you like (All Genres) this is superbly done and flawless in every way!! The best cover/song/official video these past 5+ years. \m/
Very much late to comment, but wanted to vent out something. This song is so powerful to me, as it reminds me of 2 people I lost too early, and to top it off this was played at the funeral. I saw Disturbed live 2 years after the funeral, and I cried my eyes out when they played this song. I will always love this song, because it reminds me of the two loved ones I lost❤
That little Egg Head with his Voice damn... he haunts my Dreams^^
The corporate bozos at NBC though that David needed autotune for this because he was sick that night. David was royally pissed.
As he should have been, I have heard him live in concert, he does not need autotune, he has a voice that carries almost exactly as it does on their albums. I dare say he is probably the best rock/metal vocalist alive today. Also Disturbed deserves to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, their talent as a whole is genre defining.
David took a "classic song" an turned it into a freakin MASTERPIECE
I love watching reviews of this song. It’s the facial expressions. It’s almost impossible to believe that any song could be done as well as this version of TSOS. Much better than the original Simon and Garfunkel recording from 1966. It’s everything you said - raw power, beautiful, stunning. I don’t think anyone now or in the future could ever do this song better than Disturbed has done it.
And here he had a fever, he can do even better. Insane!
Seriously?! What a legend! His voice is so powerful
@@AileenSenpai He actually had the flu. Conan wanted to cancel, but David said no.
@@AileenSenpai yes, really...he was feeling bad enough that he was required to be sitting the entire time because if he had to stand he may not have been able to stay standing!
@@AileenSenpai yes, he was....down with the sickness....
@@SupremeRuleroftheWorld 🤣🤣🤣
4 years later I still get chills and a lump in my throat
Paul Simon wrote this song about 55 years ago!
Yes genius. 🤡
IMO best cover ever. Period. This performance is so haunting and emotional. Love it.
Give Disturbed " The Light" it is powerful!!
And the funny thing is he was sick that day and he still nailed it. One issue that came up afterwards was that they autotuned him because they were worried about his cold and he had told them not to but when he found out afterwards he was pissed because he doesnt believe in the use of autotuning an artist without their permission.
I love when people start with one of the softest songs, Disturbed has to offer...
And im giggling like a kid, when they do down with the sickness next *gG*
Especially when they do the unedited version lol
@@dalehammers4425 the looks on the face . gold
Oooh wakakaka!
He was sick when they were on this show and he still absolutely killed it!
David had the flu when he did this
I'm 78 years old and loved Simon and Garfunkel singing this song.But I heard this guy . Wow he gave me chill's the power in his voice Wow . Enjoy your video look forward to seeing more 👍👍👍👍
Although he is classically trained (cantor) he is actually a heavy metal singer. Check out Down With the Sickness.
I saw Disturbed perform this song at one of their shows that I was working.... it was amazing.
The singer was sick when they did this song. You should check out there other songs it's very different
Best cover of simon and garfunkle tune
I have watched MANY of the reaction videos to this song and I have heard a lot of people state he doesn't need the rasp while singing this song. You summed it up by stating it adds emotion to the song, that he's not just singing it. Watching a video when the person is immersed in the song and actually listens to it is great. So many people stop the song every five seconds to comment.
Just like Hurt, which originally is from Nine Inch Nails got covered by Johnny Cash, and even Trent itself said "that is not my song anymore, it's Cash's.", the same can be said about Simon & Garfunkel "The Sound of Silence" being "covered" by Disturbed. It is not Simon & Garfunekl's song anymore. It is Disturbed's.
David pours heart and soul out in order to sing this song. And the rest of the band together with the orchestra accompanied him in order to add that little bit of "magic" and depthness to a song that if simply played by David itself would be ALREADY a touch of genius (thank you, Simon and Garfunkel, your lyrics are amazing!).
And yet, (and this is common among Disturbed's songs) David decided to pour the rawest emotions to this song he could, up to the point of sounding as "the prophet" in the song's lyrics, becoming the "guide" of the neon light god that the people followed.
Once again, you are spot on, Senpai! :D
Art Garfunkel is 83 years old, but when He heard this rendition, he told him that it is your song now. No copyrights needed. Rarely is a cover better than the original, but it does happen.
An another reaction from a vocal teacher. She explained how difficult it is for a person to go from grit singing to clean and he does so several times with ease.
He's a lead singer in a heavy metal band
i like to see, all those who have rated, this song, they all start to sit and smile after a while and many end up with, not to say anything but WOW afterwards...lol
even without music, this is a POEM.....anyone and all should listen to.....
David's real emotion comes out here to make this " cover " his own by far!
David Drainman's pure vocal range from bottom to top ! Great song building from niente to fortisissimo! Epic and haunted!
This song was written for people to hear and yet they ignored the warning and a lone came David and now the story is being told.
The video adds a great visual element to this song.
I just hope those people understood what they were witnessing when they saw this
An outstanding review - thanks. There are two things in this performance that are easy to miss. In the second verse just after the guitar comes in the cellos begin playing, and between the words "tenement" and "halls' he stops using the vocal fry.
And....he pulled this off with a cold.....kicked ass
David Draiman was training to become a cantor as he comes from a long line of cantors. What's even more remarkable is that he wasn't feeling well when he went on Conan's show. Paul Simon, who wrote this when he was 23, has said that this is his favourite version.
Don't know if you've since done any background check into Disturbed or David Draiman trained as Cantor in his Jewish upbringing; giving him the purity and range of voice. Disturbed gave him the angst. He's an AMAZING singer !!!
His voice is so unique because he started as an opera singer for years and disturbed was his kind of rebellion.
The range of David Draiman never ceases to amaze me.
The Official video is amazing...... depicts the separation of the Musicians...and the Song writers on different shores.....which creates the "sound of silence"..and the musicians build a boat at the end...to join the song writers..so they make "BREAK" the sound of silence.
Okay this guy had a 103 degree fever and had to use a little bit of auto tune and had too sit because he was so sick! That's how bada$$ he is
What a powerful voice of David draiman 👌
The touching of the forehead at the end is a traditional Jewish(which he is) thanks to God for all HE is.
You should check to 'down with sickness' , 'stricken' , 'indestructible', and 'the vengeful one'
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, but don't forget that he was sick with a cold during this performance hence the extra nasal sound in his voice. Still amazing.
Another song similar to this is Hold on to Memories, beautiful song!
That, that song rips at my heart
I know this song was originally sang by simon and garfunkel, but it was really meant for disturbed.
I've been a fan since 2000 and I'm so happy they are getting new fans
There are good covers, there are great covers, and then there is this. Disturbed took an all-time classic and made it their own. No person or band should ever try and cover this song again.
He was introduced to music at a young age through opera. Of course singing heavy metal pays the bills and someone has to do it. Lol. He is so talented in anything he sings. That rasp in his voice is so incredible! Great review
His rasp is so beautiful. Adds so much character to the song. ♥️
@@AileenSenpai Yes Aileen it sure does. David even thought it wasn't one of his better performances because as he sang this live... He had an upper respiratory infection and he still pulled this off like he did! I enjoy your content. You know exactly what your talking about and your personality is just awesome too! Good luck on your channel. Keep up the great work.
This dude has an awesome voice all around. You should check out some of Disturbed's original metal songs, such as Down with the Sickness.
Wa-ah-ah-ah!
Or Indestructible.
Inside the fire
On to: WINTERSUN - Time (live @ Sonic Pump studios)
An incredibly varied singer and a heart wrenching performance.
Love your channel so far, cheers!
I sometimes literally watch 20 reactions to this song a day. You knocked it out of the park! Great way to see and experience this song, and now go and listen to it without pause, you will be blown away every single time.
"Almost gives you a little bit of chills"? I froze my damn nipples off with chills when I heard this. This is, without a doubt, one of the best songs and performances I've ever seen or heard. Ever.
this cover and limp bizkit covering the whos behind blue eyes.. 2 best covers ever
It's raw, it's personal, it's soulful, and at the end, it's powerful and passionate...
You 're having some great recommendations. For a live stage performance, they did a great job.
Dude was sick as a dog the night he performed this on Conan. 102° temperature and bronchitis. To put things in perspective
I remember as a kid the live telecast of Simon and Garfunkel at Central Park. Arts voice was like an angel singing this song but Disturbed knocked it out of the park with power and changing the melody slightly so it sounds a little like the Exorcist theme. It matches their music video to a tee.
Beautiful reaction from a beautiful lady
You gotta go watch the video!! It enhances it so much! And it sounds better too; David had a cold during this performance and was forced to restrain his voice because if it.
David (the singer) is actually classically trained but he decided to do metal when he started disturbed. You got some great reacts! I love them so far! I got a lot of crazy metal song you could react to if you're interested in getting your ear drums blown lol
He didn't "start" anything...he joined an already active band and they changed their name.
"Classically trained" only if you consider being trained as a synagoge canto "classical".
He's a classically trained opera singer and yes in this perfomance he was sick and still killed it. His vocals are incredible. Definitely check out shinedown as well. I'm sure you would appreciate it. As would I for reacting to it.
No. He was trained a synagoge cantor, NOT opera.
Love the child sailing his bed with sheets as sail showing child as steering the bed taking control of thr path ahead
I cannot think of a male vocalist in the last 4 decades who can exceed David Draiman. No exaggeration.
Nice reaction, Henk Port‘s veersion is amazing, too
years late, but the crazy part of this amazing cover, is He was actually sick during this performance. crazy enough you cant even hear it but there are interviews with him where he confirms this. Just goes to show how talented he is.
This is an amazing remake of Simon and Garfunkel song… Disturb took it into a totally different feel. I would love it if you would listen to the original song. I think you would enjoy it and be blown away by the differences.
This is one of the best covers of this song. It captures the creepiness of the song and the sadness.
He feeling his own song 🎵 with passion, I can feel that he put much energy like came out from inside of his soul.
A very emotional song particularly the way it was sung here
That is a once in a lifetime performance on his part. You could see he felt that.
You gotta keep in mind that he is a rock artist, so that raspiness is all he does, which is why it sounds so good😂 and this might be an unpopular opinion, but why is it that most rock artists have the greatest voices. Such as Freddy Mercury or David Draimen who is the lead singer for disturbed.