In Elizabeth’s interview he said he wasn’t sick, but he had very specialized laser surgery on his vocal chords, to remove some scar tissue that had formed on them. He was recovering from the surgery. In fact he wasn’t even supposed to speak for a while after the surgery, so he was just getting past the recovery period when he performed this. David is a freaking amazing singer. ❤
This is like a religious experience - David's touched to his core by this song and you feel it coming out his pores. You have to let it wash over you and absorb it. I never tire and always tear up each time.
He did an interview stating he doesn’t drink, smoke or do drugs. I only heard of his yesterday. I have heard him sing before on the radio, just didn’t know who sang this rendition. I had a few bad years loosing family members and listening is just making me cry. I couldn’t sing this without a total sob fest. Thank you David. I need to cry.
SERIOUSLY??? HE KILLED IT ON THIS " LIVE " version whether sick or not!!! It gave me goosebumps... brought tears to my eyes and felt it in my HEART AND SOUL!!! THAT'S POWERFUL!!! GOD BLESSED HIM WITH THAT VOICE!!! DON'T YOU HOPEFULLY CAN DO THAT SOME DAY??? IT'S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY MIND BLOWING TO ME!
OMG, David Dramian is a human, not a god. And of course, there will be things to comment on. You should consider the fact that not all critique is negative critique. And this vocal analysis was great. Grow up.
In an interview on The Charismatic Voice he said that during this performance he actually had a lesion on his vocal chord that he was working around, which he had surgery for a couple of years ago.
I’m an older (57) patent attorney that loves music. I describe for a living. When I saw your picture with the ball cap and tank, I was expecting a reaction along the lines of “Dude, sick!” Instead I learned more about singing than I ever thought possible. Kudos to you. Liked and subscribed.
I went to their concert, (I am in my fifties,) I took my daughter, she wasn't familiar with them. When this song first came out, I had to find out who the band was. When I found out it who it was, I took my daughter, Breaking Ben, she loves so I surprised her with the tickets! SHE LOVED THEM, I think more than Breaking Ben. All I can say is, DISTURBED IS AMAZING!!!! They are one of my FAVORITE bands!!!!
I just saw Disturbed this weekend and David performed this song. He absolutely exceeded my expectations not only with this song, but the entire concert! Such an amazing vocalist! If anyone ever has the opportunity to see them live, I would recommend without reservation!
I have watched many reaction videos of the studio and Conan live versions. The Conan Show performance was nominated for a Grammy, the backstage people came out to see what was going on, and the audience commented that he was given a 10-minute standing ovation.
Indeed...He had the flue when he performed this. The original music video of the cover is still one of the most moving pieces ever. David D is a amazing human. His compassion and support for mental health is like none other.
* Flu -It's short for the name "Influenza". * A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors.
@@danieldaponte1819This isn’t the place to correct someone. I’m saying this as a language teacher. What you are doing is showing your superior language/spelling skills. We all knew what he meant.
He’s a classically trained Cantor by his Jewish Cantor grandfather- best Cantor ever ❤ Also how do you put a vibrato on a distortion ? He’s phenomenal ❤
Ive watched like 9 differenr reaction videos for thie cover and this is the most technically detailed analysis. Really good - i feel like i took a singing course in college Thanks!
Not sure if anyone mentioned this, Disturbed does not use autotune, ever! Draiman was really upset when he found out his performance on Conan had been autotuned! I guess the producers of the show use it for all live performances. The band had no clue ahead of time. Still love the original video more!
Yeah, I'd heard he was quite angry about it being there, at all. And yet? I only heard it a couple of times, and only used barely. I'm not sure if his performance would have been as solid without it honestly. But as Peter pointed out, it's just stunning to hear the amount of control over his sound in this for him having a triple digit fever.
I have seen hundreds of reactions to this. Yours is my fav so far. You are articulate, calm, clear and interesting to listen too. I know nothing about singing, vocal technique etc (not that interested really), but your video was a joy to listen too. Subbed.
Your comment about leaning on character when not up to par was spot on, and has produced some of the best performances. Freddie Mercury's famous LiveAid performance was not advised by his doctor (throat infection; do not sing). LOL "The Show Must Go On".
I was teen when Simon & Garfunkel came out, & their style is completely different. When I heard this one (a year ago) it also blew me away and I also like it more than the Simon & Garfunkel version. It is a very touching delivery!
David’s voice obviously is what makes this song. But can we give it up for the timpani player. This song would be completely different without it. Such a powerful compliment to David’s vocals
I’ve never seen anything from you before and I have to say that I’m in love with not just your beautiful voice, but your educated and experienced knowledge of your art. I’m a fan now.
I've heard performers talk about "stage health" before. Where beforehand and after, you are all but dead, but when its time to take the stage, you somehow muster the ability to nail the performance.
Knowing that he was sick during this performance was just amazing. His singing didn't suffer at all. Thanks for reacting to Disturbed's version of this iconic song. David is a powerful singer. A lot of people forget that he was trained to be a cantor, not just a metal rock screamer. This is such an amazing piece.
I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and this blows them out of the water. It's my favorite version ever. The video is fabulous and i cry every time i see it. Very moving
I have listened to many, many different trainers.... but you.... we're the best to listen to. Your just so perfect with you words and what is happening. Thank you
I have listened to hundreds of reactions to this song and yours and Elizabeth's reactions are by far my favorite. I really enjoyed the how you went into particular vocal shaping of vowels and particular sounds the David made in this performance.
This was a fantastic performance by this metal artist. I think he trained as a Cantor. It is so complex. It sounds so different from the fast, folk style song sung by Simon and Garfunkel in 1964, and different from the Pentatonix version. You, as a professionally trained opera singer, hear very differently than I do, and have the language to describe it. Very educational. Thanks. This viewing on Conan has 139 million views. I think I have watched it 10 times.
I usually skip through all the chat and talking just to see people's facial reactions, just to see the joy and surprise. I just listened through all 31 minutes. Thank you for this reaction. Thank you for your knowledge. God speed sir.
Thank you Peter for a wonderful analysis. My ears opened up to a few more things. When I first saw this, I was impressed at how much it sounded like the studio version.....then I learned that he was sick during this, and I had even more respect for him....My respect and admiration for him grew even more after watching his interview with Elizabeth. He is such a wonderful person, and great entertainer.
I’ve watched and listened to this performance a number of times, but I especially enjoyed you digging in and dissecting David’s singing, as a professional
This is an important song for me because I fell into the world of reactions and vocal analysis with it. Then some training and gaining confidence in my singing, and eventually joining a choir singing bass almost 3 years now (at age of 50+). Keep up the good work, I also follow The Bass Gang of course! 💪🎶
Another amazing and full of vocal knowledge video! Thank you so much brother! This is a banger of a song for a non studio version performance and given the circumstances, this was literally phenomenal beyond belief! Thank you once again! I'm gonna be waiting for your next one! Hopefully after Czechia TBG stuff!!! Ayyy!!
David is an absolutely phenomenal performer and human being. All of Disturbed is! I was lucky enough to see them in concert about a month ago, and it was an experience I'll never forget. If you ever get the chance to go to see them live, please do, it will be something you've never experienced before. My one gripe for this performance is that they autotuned him a few times. It's barely noticeable, but I can hear it on a couple of transitions. Even sick as he was, he didn't need the help. He sounded amazing. At any rate, thank you for the excellent analysis and video, Peter! Hugs and love from California!
He had a lesions on his vocal chords. They were swollen. This was his last performance before he had surgery. Scary. We could have lost this masterful voice if the doctor messed up. This version is amazing. Better than the studio version.
He was really sick during this live performance...fever, congestion etc. Was sitting because he was too sick to stand and do the performance. People have said that Simon and Garfunkel's version was the warning, and this song is the anger because no one listened. David brings this song to such emotional intensity. Love your analysis of this performance....have learned so much about singing from your professional review. Thanks!
Partway through this reaction and commentary right now. I really appreciate how much emphasis you put on how his illness affected his performance. A lot of people who've reacted to this don't appear to notice that he's sick. I like how you note that he leaned into the acting / character to compensate -- part of what really affected me in his performance was that acting.
One of my favorite live performances ever. Love your channel. Your Jinjer, Pisces reaction video was awesome. This is the second video I have seen. Already a notified subscriber.
I've loved this song since I first heard Simon and Garfunkel's dreamlike despair of reaching people. The Disturbed version reminds me of frustrated anger that people are blocked from hearing. Both are favorites of mine for different reasons.
According to David in his interview with Elizabeth, this was actually recorded in a single session (three hours, the longest of his career) at the _end_ of an already full day of recording, so no frog-voice tricks; he just normally does have access to that E2. This wasn't just the flu, either. At this time, he was dealing with a chronic lesion on one of his vocal folds. He'd been dealing with it for years, and was used to working around it, but it was flaring up badly. Hospital badly. This performance took a _ton_ of steroids, both ingested and injected, and IIRC he wound up having surgery to fix the lesion not long after.
The band decided to do a stripped-down version and when Paul Simon heard this version it's the best cover he's ever heard of this song and he was going to put it down on his playlist on he was amazed
Loved your analysis. I liked how you replayed parts so I didn’t have to rewind, also notes on the piano were helpful. Thank you! I am no singer. I was blown away when I first heard this performance. Powerful, moving.
I read somewhere that when he was younger he started training to be a cantor. while he didn't end up going in that direction, he retained the rock-solid vocal foundations and has used them to excellent effect
Please react to Chris Cornell at some point, preferably either "Nothing Compares 2 U" or "Fell on Black Days". They are part of a radio broadcast and done with an acoustic setup. Would love to see your take on one of the best vocalists of his generation.
Awesome‼️ I can’t carry a tune but I appreciate great music and singing voices❤️ David’s version of this song is intoxicating. I enjoyed your analysis and learned a couple of things too 👍🏻😉
I saw panic at the disco a few years back in Portland Oregon. Brendon Urie performed that night with a 103 degree fever cause he had the flu. He even did a backflip off the top platform. His poor voice was really hoarse. Needless to say the next few shows were canceled because he was so ill. The fact that he even tried being that sick was wild.
This is my first time I’ve been introduced to him and he definitely is an awesome singer. I’m big into vibrato and he has a beautiful vibrato here. I’m really enjoying the videos you make especially your reactions and actually putting names to the techniques used by singers and why they do them.
Listened to an interview he gave, he was really sick. Yet most of the people in the audience probably didn't have a clue. He is an incredible artist and performer.
dude , i love the way Elizabeth reacts to sonng . it's so real , seems so exciting to her. its hard to put it in words . like almost giddyif that sounds right.
I love that you mentioned Elizabeth! I absolutely love watching her react to new music! And her friendship with Will Ramos is so heartwarming. Im actually about to watch the new footage of Will's medical/scientific vocal explorations! And if you haven't seen it, you should watch Will react to one of Elizabeth's opera performances. It's great!
Actually I watched an interview he gave, and what he had is a growth on his vocal chords during this performance. He had it operated on after this, and couldn't talk for 3 months. He said nothing about being sick.
I think this performance was ecen more impactful than the video. The video version was absolutely stunning...his voice, the visuals, the feelings conveyed...all of it. But this? This somehow was even more emotional. What a testament to his talent that he gave this performance with a dangerously high fever.
Fascinating that not everyone notices the way he darkens the "you" in "reach you." It stands out so much to me that it actually bugs me a little, but I'm not a vocalist by any means.
I wanted to major in voice so badly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me but I LOVE LOVE LOVE listening and learning from vocal coaches. The intricate decisions made in the music...how to execute....it is fascinating and such an art. Very difficult. I have probably listened to 100 reactions of this song by Disturbed and every person says the same thing in one way or another. It is magnificent. Just magic
First of all, I just want to reach out and give David a big ol' hug for powering through this song while being under the weather. He's definitely a true artist to be able to do that. I love this version of The Sound of Silence. I was a teenager when Simon & Garfunkle released it and I really liked it then, but this one brings such power to the tune and lyrics that it touches my soul more. I've read in the comments on Dan Vasc's cover of this song that S&G's more ballad-type version was sending the warning of things that could come, but this powerful version is declaring that those warnings are here, and we are in it. I liked that reflection on the song. Either way, both versions speak to me, and I like them both. And the orchestral music in this is epic! I enjoyed your analysis throughout the song. It's amazing what can be learned. Thank you. ♥
Excellent analysis of an unusual version of a well known song. I followed what you were saying and couldn't agree more with your comments. Well done, sir and keep up the good work.
In Elizabeth’s interview he said he wasn’t sick, but he had very specialized laser surgery on his vocal chords, to remove some scar tissue that had formed on them. He was recovering from the surgery. In fact he wasn’t even supposed to speak for a while after the surgery, so he was just getting past the recovery period when he performed this. David is a freaking amazing singer. ❤
I grew up with the Simon and Garfunkel version, but David's powerful performance has me loving both.
Paul Simon called David after Paul first heard the cover and told him it's your song now...
This is like a religious experience - David's touched to his core by this song and you feel it coming out his pores. You have to let it wash over you and absorb it. I never tire and always tear up each time.
Even those of us that grew up with the Simon and Garfunkle version are moved by this version. I cry whenever I hear this
Cry shiver every time here to. Wait till this guy hears the 2nd half!😅
He did an interview stating he doesn’t drink, smoke or do drugs. I only heard of his yesterday. I have heard him sing before on the radio, just didn’t know who sang this rendition. I had a few bad years loosing family members and listening is just making me cry. I couldn’t sing this without a total sob fest. Thank you David. I need to cry.
The impressive fact is that he didn't have the flue.
He admitted in an interview that he had a bleeding lesion on his vocal cords.
Mindblowing.
Severe GERD & Say he does not read music. ❤
😮
Simon himself gave Disturbed’s version his stamp of approval.
SERIOUSLY??? HE KILLED IT ON THIS " LIVE " version whether sick or not!!! It gave me goosebumps... brought tears to my eyes and felt it in my HEART AND SOUL!!! THAT'S POWERFUL!!! GOD BLESSED HIM WITH THAT VOICE!!! DON'T YOU HOPEFULLY CAN DO THAT SOME DAY??? IT'S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY MIND BLOWING TO ME!
agree with you totally...
Just listen
OMG, David Dramian is a human, not a god. And of course, there will be things to comment on. You should consider the fact that not all critique is negative critique. And this vocal analysis was great. Grow up.
In an interview on The Charismatic Voice he said that during this performance he actually had a lesion on his vocal chord that he was working around, which he had surgery for a couple of years ago.
I’m an older (57) patent attorney that loves music. I describe for a living. When I saw your picture with the ball cap and tank, I was expecting a reaction along the lines of “Dude, sick!” Instead I learned more about singing than I ever thought possible. Kudos to you. Liked and subscribed.
"dude, sick"
That was so good 😂
My favourite comment about this is that Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning and this is the rage that we didn’t listen.
I went to their concert, (I am in my fifties,) I took my daughter, she wasn't familiar with them. When this song first came out, I had to find out who the band was. When I found out it who it was, I took my daughter, Breaking Ben, she loves so I surprised her with the tickets! SHE LOVED THEM, I think more than Breaking Ben. All I can say is, DISTURBED IS AMAZING!!!! They are one of my FAVORITE bands!!!!
It's crazy that his "Flu voice" is better than I've ever dreamt of singing... as a vocalist myself, he just blows me away.
I just saw Disturbed this weekend and David performed this song. He absolutely exceeded my expectations not only with this song, but the entire concert! Such an amazing vocalist! If anyone ever has the opportunity to see them live, I would recommend without reservation!
Total bucket list for me, but catching him in Houston when I have the money is almost impossible
I’m seeing them at Knotfest in Sydney in 2 months and I am LEVITATING with excitement
Better yet, they are one of the few bands that always perform live, never anything but their instruments, including his voice. That's amazing.
In an interview, he said this song was the hardest thing he had ever performed vocally due to the high tenor cleans. Amazing even while ill.
What is a high tenor cleans?
Doing the high notes without his usual distortion so it's "clean" it isn't distorted in any way
He can sing high tenor cleans
I have watched many reaction videos of the studio and Conan live versions. The Conan Show performance was nominated for a Grammy, the backstage people came out to see what was going on, and the audience commented that he was given a 10-minute standing ovation.
Indeed...He had the flue when he performed this. The original music video of the cover is still one of the most moving pieces ever. David D is a amazing human. His compassion and support for mental health is like none other.
* Flu -It's short for the name "Influenza".
* A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors.
@HerriCaine Thank you for the correction Karen.
@@johndandrea8034Petty are we. Be thankful for the correction you might have embarrassed yourself elsewhere.
@johnandrea8034 no need to get defensive and call names. Be appreciative that he respectfully educated you. Or tried to.
@@danieldaponte1819This isn’t the place to correct someone. I’m saying this as a language teacher. What you are doing is showing your superior language/spelling skills. We all knew what he meant.
He’s a classically trained Cantor by his Jewish Cantor grandfather- best Cantor ever ❤
Also how do you put a vibrato on a distortion ? He’s phenomenal ❤
Ive watched like 9 differenr reaction videos for thie cover and this is the most technically detailed analysis. Really good - i feel like i took a singing course in college
Thanks!
Not sure if anyone mentioned this, Disturbed does not use autotune, ever! Draiman was really upset when he found out his performance on Conan had been autotuned! I guess the producers of the show use it for all live performances. The band had no clue ahead of time. Still love the original video more!
Yeah, I'd heard he was quite angry about it being there, at all. And yet? I only heard it a couple of times, and only used barely. I'm not sure if his performance would have been as solid without it honestly. But as Peter pointed out, it's just stunning to hear the amount of control over his sound in this for him having a triple digit fever.
Pure raw God-given talent 🙌
I have seen hundreds of reactions to this. Yours is my fav so far.
You are articulate, calm, clear and interesting to listen too.
I know nothing about singing, vocal technique etc (not that interested really), but your video was a joy to listen too.
Subbed.
Your comment about leaning on character when not up to par was spot on, and has produced some of the best performances. Freddie Mercury's famous LiveAid performance was not advised by his doctor (throat infection; do not sing). LOL "The Show Must Go On".
Fabulous comparison
Please don't compare his excellent talent to Taylor Swift!
I was teen when Simon & Garfunkel came out, & their style is completely different. When I heard this one (a year ago) it also blew me away and I also like it more than the Simon & Garfunkel version. It is a very touching delivery!
Same here. I loved the Simon & Garfunkel version. And still do, but I like this one better because he brings so much passion to the song.
Old head here, absolutely agree.@@debbieholoquist2059
Davids cover of this song gives me goosebumps every time. Magnificent. Great analysis as always Peter.
Most amazing voice, sick or not, powerful, great vocals!
David’s voice obviously is what makes this song. But can we give it up for the timpani player. This song would be completely different without it. Such a powerful compliment to David’s vocals
Especially considering he only has two drums and has to constantly tune them on the fly.
And how about David singing with the mallets pounding away RIGHT over his shoulder lol
I’ve never seen anything from you before and I have to say that I’m in love with not just your beautiful voice, but your educated and experienced knowledge of your art. I’m a fan now.
Davids voice is so beautiful. wild to be this good while sick
I've heard performers talk about "stage health" before. Where beforehand and after, you are all but dead, but when its time to take the stage, you somehow muster the ability to nail the performance.
Knowing that he was sick during this performance was just amazing. His singing didn't suffer at all. Thanks for reacting to Disturbed's version of this iconic song. David is a powerful singer. A lot of people forget that he was trained to be a cantor, not just a metal rock screamer. This is such an amazing piece.
I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and this blows them out of the water. It's my favorite version ever. The video is fabulous and i cry every time i see it. Very moving
Same here. I was a teen when Simon and Garfunkel did it and I loved it, but as soon as I heard this one by Disturbed, I was blown away.
Admit it! HE'S GOT IT MASTERED!!! HE'S FREAKING AWESOME!!! 😲👍HE'S IN TUNE!!! OF SILENCE!!!
I have listened to many, many different trainers.... but you.... we're the best to listen to. Your just so perfect with you words and what is happening. Thank you
I'm 62 and grew up with Simon and Garfunkle. I've always loved the lyrics. David gives the song the justice it deserves.
Thanks for the walk through of this song! David's voice serves the delivery of each section beautifully. This is truly my favorite version.
What a coincidence! I just saw them in concert last night and of course he sung this. It was a great concert.
hey I was there too 😁 fantastic show!!
Ur voice is incredible! I could listen to u talk all day!
Love, Love, Love Disturbed's version of this sick or not. Love your analysis/reactions. Thanks Peter ❤😊
No matter how often I listen to this song I get goosebumps every single time
Same... doesn't matter how many times. Its just musical deliciousness! So many goosebumps!
I have listened to hundreds of reactions to this song and yours and Elizabeth's reactions are by far my favorite. I really enjoyed the how you went into particular vocal shaping of vowels and particular sounds the David made in this performance.
I love your reaction to this song. You are very talented!! This song gets to me every time I listen to it!!
This was a fantastic performance by this metal artist. I think he trained as a Cantor. It is so complex. It sounds so different from the fast, folk style song sung by Simon and Garfunkel in 1964, and different from the Pentatonix version. You, as a professionally trained opera singer, hear very differently than I do, and have the language to describe it. Very educational. Thanks. This viewing on Conan has 139 million views. I think I have watched it 10 times.
Best cover of anything... EVER!! :D
He is classically trained and started singing as a young boy in synagogue as a cantor.
I usually skip through all the chat and talking just to see people's facial reactions, just to see the joy and surprise. I just listened through all 31 minutes. Thank you for this reaction. Thank you for your knowledge. God speed sir.
Thank you Peter for a wonderful analysis. My ears opened up to a few more things. When I first saw this, I was impressed at how much it sounded like the studio version.....then I learned that he was sick during this, and I had even more respect for him....My respect and admiration for him grew even more after watching his interview with Elizabeth. He is such a wonderful person, and great entertainer.
When he says at the start we might not get the best performance because he was sick 🤣🤣🤣 oh my sweet Summer child
😂😂😂
I really appreciate a gifted vocalist like him.
I’ve watched and listened to this performance a number of times, but I especially enjoyed you digging in and dissecting David’s singing, as a professional
This is an important song for me because I fell into the world of reactions and vocal analysis with it. Then some training and gaining confidence in my singing, and eventually joining a choir singing bass almost 3 years now (at age of 50+). Keep up the good work, I also follow The Bass Gang of course! 💪🎶
Another amazing and full of vocal knowledge video! Thank you so much brother! This is a banger of a song for a non studio version performance and given the circumstances, this was literally phenomenal beyond belief! Thank you once again! I'm gonna be waiting for your next one! Hopefully after Czechia TBG stuff!!! Ayyy!!
David is an absolutely phenomenal performer and human being. All of Disturbed is! I was lucky enough to see them in concert about a month ago, and it was an experience I'll never forget. If you ever get the chance to go to see them live, please do, it will be something you've never experienced before.
My one gripe for this performance is that they autotuned him a few times. It's barely noticeable, but I can hear it on a couple of transitions. Even sick as he was, he didn't need the help. He sounded amazing. At any rate, thank you for the excellent analysis and video, Peter! Hugs and love from California!
I read a few times from people that he wasn’t happy that they added auto tune, he didn’t ask for it but they did it anyway he was fuming.
@@sharonclark4002 I don't blame him, he has been doing this for decades without auto tune I'd be fuming too
He had a lesions on his vocal chords. They were swollen. This was his last performance before he had surgery. Scary. We could have lost this masterful voice if the doctor messed up. This version is amazing. Better than the studio version.
He was really sick during this live performance...fever, congestion etc. Was sitting because he was too sick to stand and do the performance. People have said that Simon and Garfunkel's version was the warning, and this song is the anger because no one listened. David brings this song to such emotional intensity. Love your analysis of this performance....have learned so much about singing from your professional review. Thanks!
I am a classically trained vocalist myself and I love David Draiman! I love all kinds of music and he is amazing!
Partway through this reaction and commentary right now. I really appreciate how much emphasis you put on how his illness affected his performance. A lot of people who've reacted to this don't appear to notice that he's sick. I like how you note that he leaned into the acting / character to compensate -- part of what really affected me in his performance was that acting.
One of my favorite live performances ever. Love your channel. Your Jinjer, Pisces reaction video was awesome. This is the second video I have seen. Already a notified subscriber.
Speaking of singing with choreography. Pink might just be the goat when it comes to that stuff
I've loved this song since I first heard Simon and Garfunkel's dreamlike despair of reaching people. The Disturbed version reminds me of frustrated anger that people are blocked from hearing. Both are favorites of mine for different reasons.
Amazing voice and excellent orchestra accompaniment.
I love your speaking voice, Mr. Barber.
I've watched most of the reactions to this, and I think yours is the most detailed breakdown of what he's doing with his voice. Great reaction!
According to David in his interview with Elizabeth, this was actually recorded in a single session (three hours, the longest of his career) at the _end_ of an already full day of recording, so no frog-voice tricks; he just normally does have access to that E2.
This wasn't just the flu, either. At this time, he was dealing with a chronic lesion on one of his vocal folds. He'd been dealing with it for years, and was used to working around it, but it was flaring up badly. Hospital badly. This performance took a _ton_ of steroids, both ingested and injected, and IIRC he wound up having surgery to fix the lesion not long after.
The band decided to do a stripped-down version and when Paul Simon heard this version it's the best cover he's ever heard of this song and he was going to put it down on his playlist on he was amazed
Loved your analysis. I liked how you replayed parts so I didn’t have to rewind, also notes on the piano were helpful. Thank you! I am no singer. I was blown away when I first heard this performance. Powerful, moving.
I thought of the "down with the sickness" joke at the exact same time. So it made me laugh really hard when you said it. 😂
Extremely emotional version. Love it.
David really got "Down with the Sickness" lol
I read somewhere that when he was younger he started training to be a cantor. while he didn't end up going in that direction, he retained the rock-solid vocal foundations and has used them to excellent effect
Please react to Chris Cornell at some point, preferably either "Nothing Compares 2 U" or "Fell on Black Days". They are part of a radio broadcast and done with an acoustic setup. Would love to see your take on one of the best vocalists of his generation.
The algorithm has brought me back to your channel 4x in three days; I'm going to subscribe 😀
I get chills every single time he gets to that gritty neon-god verse! Great reaction Peter. :-)❤
I friggin love this performance, flu and all. Great analysis as usual.
Awesome‼️ I can’t carry a tune but I appreciate great music and singing voices❤️ David’s version of this song is intoxicating. I enjoyed your analysis and learned a couple of things too 👍🏻😉
Heard this live recently when they came to Charlotte. I got goosebumps. Was just magic
I saw panic at the disco a few years back in Portland Oregon. Brendon Urie performed that night with a 103 degree fever cause he had the flu. He even did a backflip off the top platform. His poor voice was really hoarse. Needless to say the next few shows were canceled because he was so ill. The fact that he even tried being that sick was wild.
This is my first time I’ve been introduced to him and he definitely is an awesome singer. I’m big into vibrato and he has a beautiful vibrato here. I’m really enjoying the videos you make especially your reactions and actually putting names to the techniques used by singers and why they do them.
I think this is better than the recorded version
Listened to an interview he gave, he was really sick. Yet most of the people in the audience probably didn't have a clue. He is an incredible artist and performer.
I subscribe to both you and the charismatic voice. I can't wait for that video with both you. That should be a great video!
Just listen to the official video. The visuals are amazing
dude , i love the way Elizabeth reacts to sonng . it's so real , seems so exciting to her. its hard to put it in words . like almost giddyif that sounds right.
Thank you, Peter. I enjoy your technical breakdowns. I'm looking forward to you and Elizabeth discussing music and singing. 👍💯👏👏👏👏👏
Danke!
Schön!
I love that you mentioned Elizabeth! I absolutely love watching her react to new music! And her friendship with Will Ramos is so heartwarming. Im actually about to watch the new footage of Will's medical/scientific vocal explorations! And if you haven't seen it, you should watch Will react to one of Elizabeth's opera performances. It's great!
This is the all time Best Cover ever... I've heard it many many times and it grabs me every time... I feel it from my head to toe every time!!!
Phenomenal Voice!!! The video is perfection😳
Actually I watched an interview he gave, and what he had is a growth on his vocal chords during this performance. He had it operated on after this, and couldn't talk for 3 months. He said nothing about being sick.
You may already be aware that David was trained to be a cantor so his mid to low range is pretty developed. Thanks, Peter!
I am by no means a professional. But in my opinion this is the best cover of The sound of silence ever done.
wow Peter what a beautiful voice you have! So nice to listen to you!
I'm super excited to see/hear your interview with Elizabeth!
I think this performance was ecen more impactful than the video. The video version was absolutely stunning...his voice, the visuals, the feelings conveyed...all of it. But this? This somehow was even more emotional.
What a testament to his talent that he gave this performance with a dangerously high fever.
Thank you! My personal favorite version of this song is the hound + the fox with Adam Chance. The Zambler’s songs and videos are always brilliant!
My absolute favorite cover. Brilliant!
Disturbed sound amazing everytine ive seen them live
Fascinating that not everyone notices the way he darkens the "you" in "reach you." It stands out so much to me that it actually bugs me a little, but I'm not a vocalist by any means.
I wanted to major in voice so badly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me but I LOVE LOVE LOVE listening and learning from vocal coaches. The intricate decisions made in the music...how to execute....it is fascinating and such an art. Very difficult. I have probably listened to 100 reactions of this song by Disturbed and every person says the same thing in one way or another. It is magnificent. Just magic
First of all, I just want to reach out and give David a big ol' hug for powering through this song while being under the weather. He's definitely a true artist to be able to do that.
I love this version of The Sound of Silence. I was a teenager when Simon & Garfunkle released it and I really liked it then, but this one brings such power to the tune and lyrics that it touches my soul more. I've read in the comments on Dan Vasc's cover of this song that S&G's more ballad-type version was sending the warning of things that could come, but this powerful version is declaring that those warnings are here, and we are in it. I liked that reflection on the song. Either way, both versions speak to me, and I like them both. And the orchestral music in this is epic!
I enjoyed your analysis throughout the song. It's amazing what can be learned. Thank you. ♥
Thank you. I love your voice. Magnificent work and well explained. ❤✌️🇵🇱🇨🇦🙏
Absolutely subscribed.
@@danutat9915 welcome to the channel :)
Excellent analysis of an unusual version of a well known song. I followed what you were saying and couldn't agree more with your comments. Well done, sir and keep up the good work.