I'm a music teacher, and the one thing I always tell my students is that being a musician is being an artist. Each artist will add something different to their work - sometimes it's well received, other times it isn't. Still, it's part of being an artist, and it's imperative, because when everything becomes the same, nothing is art anymore. Disturbed took a well-loved worldwide classic and made it their own while not disrespecting the original. It's not easy to do that, but they are artists. Fantastic cover.
It's a fantastic version. For years I didn't want to check it out as I thought a metal band covering The Sound Of Silence could only go very wrong. It was never intended to be played as metal and so I didn't give a chance until I finally saw it on a different reaction channel, and I was blown away. I am not a Disturbed fan but this version is incredible.
Seeing a father and son facial expressions during this superb Simon & Garfunkel cover version of The Sound Of Silence by Disturbed is priceless, like many others who appreciate a good band and the gall to make this well known track their personal yet tasteful spin of a classic is confound and blissful. Magic !!
THE WARNING The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake. Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening. They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made." The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government. As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.
@@ReactionsToTheClassics yes!! The weekend before I saw Disturbed, we saw pink Floyd! Now the eagles are coming. The cheapest ticket they have is almost 500.00$! Won't be seeing the Eagles!!
haha yes these concert prices are out of control. We wanted to go to that Roger Waters concert but neither of us was feeling great. I bet it was awesome!
100% agree with everything you said as well as the other commenters. I just wanted to jump in and say… HOLY MOLY y’all have a very strong family resemblance. I don’t know if you two can see it like we do. Everything you do is the same, down to the little head bops 😊
You have got to hear the version on Conan O'Brian show. Made studio history. Every communication coming in to the studio crashed with callers wanting information. No studio has ever done that in the talk show circuit since , talk shows started.
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Probably another cover is the song Hurt by Johnny Cash, it was written by Trent Reznor of the group Nine Inch Nails. When he heard Johnny Cash's version he said that song was written for Johnny to sing.
I'm usually pretty much against most covers as well, although I agree if the new version can either do the original justice or rework it in such a way as to make it something different without taking away from the original. That said I know three versions of this song that I really love. The original version which I would say way a warning on the direction the world might go, this version which I think is anger that we actually let it happen (or caused it), and the version by Pentatonix which I find more sadness that it has come to this (with maybe a little bit of hope that we can learn from it).
I love this cover, it's angry that people haven't listened. Pentatonix, an accapella group, have also covered this, their version is the hope the survivors have.
Hit the nail on the head guys! The beauty of this is all in the arrangement (linked with David's vocals which span an incredible range in the track). The whole buildup of the song is so respectfully in tune with the lyrics and original intent but they have switched up the delivery to make it unique and captivating which is far from easy to do... especially when you choose lne of the most recognised and beloved songs of all time 😎 Their live performance Trey mentioned is worth a check too!
Yes watch the Conan live version personally I like it even more ,David Draiman is one of the top vocalists in the world any chance to hear a live performance or better yet be there should not be missed.
It is brilliant version Please watch our Aussie sing Beatles help it'll blow your mind even Beatles praise his version John Farnham help with Melbourne symphony orchestra live Aussie legend 5 decades of no 1s in Oz Cheers guys
My uncle who was around when the original Simon and Garfunkel version was released said that he would even go as far to say that this version by Disturbed is probably better than the original. David Draiman who is the lead singer said that they usually take about an hour when recording a song but on this occasion took 3 hours and when he went into the sound booth the guy who was overseeing things thought that he'd messed things up because David came in and was completely silent. David went over to the recording and turned to look out of the window as he rewound the tape and played it back to himself and he did this again 3 more times, all the time looking away and remaining totally silent. By this time the poor guy thought that David Draiman must be absolutely livid with him because he's not saying anything or even showing his face. When he eventually did turn to speak to him he had to wipe away the tears and compose himself and all he said was that he had done a fantastic job and the song was beautiful. Here, DD had been so overcome with emotion that he couldn't really speak.
@@ReactionsToTheClassics it's why I wrote it out at length. Many times if you go into so much detail it puts people off and can be unnecessary. But I truely felt that in this case it really needed to be shown just to get exactly the guys point of view and of course it was the very first time Disturbed had released a song that purposely had this style - so different for them. But they really deserve all the plaudits and compliments that they have received.
As we stated a hundred times on these comments video can get us blocked then no one can see it. If you want the video go watch it, if you don't like that we don't have it, don't watch us, simple enough. peace
The most reaction and comments i saw dont relaized the massage of this Song. Disturbed hammered it in your face but every Body is also talking hole the day but its still empty Words
Simon & Garfunkel wrote the original as a warning, that people refusing to come together and listen to each other would be our downfall. Disturbed wrote this as a display of anger (in the most beautiful way) because we haven’t listened. Look where we are today as a society. Paul Simon has said that this is his favorite cover of the song.
THE WARNING The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake. Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening. They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made." The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government. As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.
And we will watch it later but one thing some miss is the visual takes away from the auditory response so you can’t fully appreciate the greatness of the vocal performance. Trust me on that we have done this once or twice
You know, I really didn't like this version, in the same way that I don't like Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You: it takes the subtlety and underplayed sadness from the original and instead smashes you over the head with just how "emotive" they are. I stand by my thoughts on Whitney, but this actually really did grow on me. The sheer ferocity of his voice actually does give real emotional heft to the song. Whitney sounds like she's showing off, this dude sounds like he really, really means it. I still prefer the quiet sadness of the original, but this one gets better the more I hear it,
I think P&S's version is focused on being disappointed this is currently happening while Disturbed's version is more about the anger/rage that this is still happening 50 years later and we still have not learned.
This is a fantastic take! I agree and yes I am not a Whitney fan, uber talented but as you say I feel oftentimes she tries to take over the song instead of letting the song stand on its own.
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I’m 70 yes old and know that this is the best version of the song, ever! I still get the chills every time I hear it! Good job Disturbed!
High praise Linda. Thanks!
This song helped me when I was diagnosed breast cancer every time I listened to this version it gives me chills best version EVER
Oh wow that is so powerful. Thanks for sharing and watching and most of all I hope you are well!
Just glad you are still with us sunshine ... smooches :)
I'm a music teacher, and the one thing I always tell my students is that being a musician is being an artist. Each artist will add something different to their work - sometimes it's well received, other times it isn't. Still, it's part of being an artist, and it's imperative, because when everything becomes the same, nothing is art anymore. Disturbed took a well-loved worldwide classic and made it their own while not disrespecting the original. It's not easy to do that, but they are artists. Fantastic cover.
Great comment and couldn't agree more. Thanks Connie!
I feel this version a little more... I cry and get chills every time... I seek out the reactions to this... its fits the lyrics
It really does fit the emotion of the lyrics, totally agree. Thanks RC!
It's a fantastic version. For years I didn't want to check it out as I thought a metal band covering The Sound Of Silence could only go very wrong. It was never intended to be played as metal and so I didn't give a chance until I finally saw it on a different reaction channel, and I was blown away. I am not a Disturbed fan but this version is incredible.
So agree SS. I was very apprehensive about what they could do to one of my fave songs of all-time but I was wrong!
The video that goes with this is just as creative and is fantastic.
We have since checked it out, greatness! Thanks Dennis!
My opinion on reviewers can be made or destroyed by their reaction to one of my all time favorite songs and I’m happy you guys dug it.
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haha we appreciate it Frank!
Glad you two reacted to this cover. I still get goose bumps 6 1/2 yrs. later and many replays.
It is SOOO powerful! Thanks Gary!
Seeing a father and son facial expressions during this superb Simon & Garfunkel cover version of The Sound Of Silence by Disturbed is priceless, like many others who appreciate a good band and the gall to make this well known track their personal yet tasteful spin of a classic is confound and blissful. Magic !!
Thanks Shane, we were both apprehensive about what it could be haha
Really Cool Reaction. I like the way you don't pause and talk, you watch, react, then talk about it. Real Cool. Cheers.
Thanks, we never want to make ourselves more important than the music!
Watch their official video of this. It is beautiful and makes the song come to life.
Will do. Thanks Ellen!
The live Conan performance knowing David was fighting the flu during it as well is great.
You should hope the song doesn't come to life !!
THE WARNING The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake.
Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening.
They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made."
The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government.
As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.
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Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @brucelachniet8698!
Awesome! ITS LIKE A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE!! 💋’s You Guy’s are Marvelous!!
Really appreciate the kind words!!!! Thanks for watching @loriprice1518!
I saw Disturbed in fort worth 2weeks ago. Awesome concert! We had great seats and I got some awesome pictures!
That is awesome. We live in DFW as well. It is crazy how many great concerts are here every week! Thanks Claudia!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics yes!! The weekend before I saw Disturbed, we saw pink Floyd! Now the eagles are coming. The cheapest ticket they have is almost 500.00$! Won't be seeing the Eagles!!
haha yes these concert prices are out of control. We wanted to go to that Roger Waters concert but neither of us was feeling great. I bet it was awesome!
100% agree with everything you said as well as the other commenters. I just wanted to jump in and say…
HOLY MOLY y’all have a very strong family resemblance. I don’t know if you two can see it like we do. Everything you do is the same, down to the little head bops 😊
Haha didn't know it was that strong. Appreciate it Karla!
It's a wonderful cover. But damn....you have to watch the official video!!!!!
We will but didn't for the reasons we outlined. Thanks
You have got to hear the version on Conan O'Brian show. Made studio history. Every communication coming in to the studio crashed with callers wanting information. No studio has ever done that in the talk show circuit since , talk shows started.
Will check it out. Thanks Brenda!
Absolutely beautiful, chilling cover. Made it his own. The live version is even better.
Man, his voice!
Thanks for Watching!
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Probably another cover is the song Hurt by Johnny Cash, it was written by Trent Reznor of the group Nine Inch Nails. When he heard Johnny Cash's version he said that song was written for Johnny to sing.
Yes that song is great. Reacted to it on the whole album reaction of Cash. Great stuff and good point. Thanks!
Definitely do the live version
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching Lorna f!
Yay Chris!!
Thanks for watching Showboat!
Yay me!
You should definitely do a reaction to the live version. Hits differently ❤
Will do. Thanks for watching really appreciate it!
I don't mind watching this. Hard to believe you haven't seen this, already.
These comments always perplex me. How would I have seen this? It was not a hit etc
Nice down to earth reaction. Such an enjoyable way to start my day. Thanks for doing this one, and have a great day
Thanks Michael we really appreciate it!
I'm usually pretty much against most covers as well, although I agree if the new version can either do the original justice or rework it in such a way as to make it something different without taking away from the original. That said I know three versions of this song that I really love. The original version which I would say way a warning on the direction the world might go, this version which I think is anger that we actually let it happen (or caused it), and the version by Pentatonix which I find more sadness that it has come to this (with maybe a little bit of hope that we can learn from it).
Thanks Steve we are on the exact same page on covers!
Please do react to the Conan Live performance. Awesome! Epic!!! You will not be disappointed.
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching Randy G!
I love this cover, it's angry that people haven't listened. Pentatonix, an accapella group, have also covered this, their version is the hope the survivors have.
Will check that one out as well. Thanks Julie!
Get ready for a religious experience! Shakes my very soul. It's a thing of beauty! ❤
Thanks for Watching!
Hit the nail on the head guys!
The beauty of this is all in the arrangement (linked with David's vocals which span an incredible range in the track).
The whole buildup of the song is so respectfully in tune with the lyrics and original intent but they have switched up the delivery to make it unique and captivating which is far from easy to do... especially when you choose lne of the most recognised and beloved songs of all time 😎
Their live performance Trey mentioned is worth a check too!
Will check it out and thanks for this greatness Chris!
This is a dark song and I think Simon and Garfunkel was upbeat and happy. Nobody can top this
Thanks Ruth!
He didn't comment on how wonderful David's voice is!!!!!
Well it is. Thanks for the useful comment
Yes watch the Conan live version personally I like it even more ,David Draiman is one of the top vocalists in the world any chance to hear a live performance or better yet be there should not be missed.
Will do. Thanks Brian!
It is brilliant version
Please watch our Aussie sing Beatles help it'll blow your mind even Beatles praise his version
John Farnham help with Melbourne symphony orchestra live
Aussie legend 5 decades of no 1s in Oz
Cheers guys
Thanks David!
Live version...Conan O'Brien Show
Mind-blowing 🤯🤯🤯
We have since watched it, greatness. Thanks!
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One of the top live performances in music history, in my opinion.
My uncle who was around when the original Simon and Garfunkel version was released said that he would even go as far to say that this version by Disturbed is probably better than the original.
David Draiman who is the lead singer said that they usually take about an hour when recording a song but on this occasion took 3 hours and when he went into the sound booth the guy who was overseeing things thought that he'd messed things up because David came in and was completely silent.
David went over to the recording and turned to look out of the window as he rewound the tape and played it back to himself and he did this again 3 more times, all the time looking away and remaining totally silent.
By this time the poor guy thought that David Draiman must be absolutely livid with him because he's not saying anything or even showing his face.
When he eventually did turn to speak to him he had to wipe away the tears and compose himself and all he said was that he had done a fantastic job and the song was beautiful.
Here, DD had been so overcome with emotion that he couldn't really speak.
Wow that is a great story! So powerful, thanks for sharing and watching!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics it's why I wrote it out at length.
Many times if you go into so much detail it puts people off and can be unnecessary.
But I truely felt that in this case it really needed to be shown just to get exactly the guys point of view and of course it was the very first time Disturbed had released a song that purposely had this style - so different for them.
But they really deserve all the plaudits and compliments that they have received.
I know I am late but y’all need to check both videos out Conan and official video great reaction just found you guys and dad was hooked🤣
Thanks Joe we appreciate it!
You must see his live version on Conan O'Brien when he was sick and still performed so magically
Agreed, the live version is great
Will check it out for sure. Thanks Alesia!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING performance on Conan!
My favourite version of this song, (no video?) Have you heard Home Frees cover of Brothers in Arms? Beautiful video to go with it x
As we stated a hundred times on these comments video can get us blocked then no one can see it. If you want the video go watch it, if you don't like that we don't have it, don't watch us, simple enough. peace
The most reaction and comments i saw dont relaized the massage of this Song. Disturbed hammered it in your face but every Body is also talking hole the day but its still empty Words
The message of the song is timeless from when it was written in 1964.
DISTURBED'S others cool covers... LAND of CONFUSION... Shout 2000... If I ever lose my Faith...
Will check those out. Thanks RC!
I find this to be a powerful, beautiful and doom laden version. The official video is perfect and worth checking out.
Will check it out for sure. Thanks Luna!
You need to hear the Conan version. He's even better, live
I for sure need to check that out. Thanks Debbie!
Simon & Garfunkel wrote the original as a warning, that people refusing to come together and listen to each other would be our downfall. Disturbed wrote this as a display of anger (in the most beautiful way) because we haven’t listened. Look where we are today as a society. Paul Simon has said that this is his favorite cover of the song.
Yes great stuff Sophia, Thanks!
Paul Simon Also put it on his Play List.
THE WARNING The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake.
Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening.
They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made."
The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government.
As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.
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How do you do videos like this without copyright strikes?
They aren’t monetized. The artist and publishing company gets the money so you can do that all day long. Our labor is giving them money.
David Draiman was trained as a cantor in the Jewish faith but he chose heavy metal over the more traditional music from his religious roots.
Oh wow did not know that. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Paul Simon loved it. He said it finally got the rage the lyrics needed
Thanks for watching @karlaklaus-hoobler5685!
The conan live version is far better really..
Ok
Where's the video?
No video we listened to the song
Hi. YOU lost a lot of this magnificent experience by not showing the amazing video or LIVE on Conan🙏🏼♥️🌏🌺
And we will watch it later but one thing some miss is the visual takes away from the auditory response so you can’t fully appreciate the greatness of the vocal performance. Trust me on that we have done this once or twice
I feel the same way…
You know, I really didn't like this version, in the same way that I don't like Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You: it takes the subtlety and underplayed sadness from the original and instead smashes you over the head with just how "emotive" they are. I stand by my thoughts on Whitney, but this actually really did grow on me. The sheer ferocity of his voice actually does give real emotional heft to the song. Whitney sounds like she's showing off, this dude sounds like he really, really means it. I still prefer the quiet sadness of the original, but this one gets better the more I hear it,
I think P&S's version is focused on being disappointed this is currently happening while Disturbed's version is more about the anger/rage that this is still happening 50 years later and we still have not learned.
@@michaelfredgren1342 Huh. That's a very good way of looking at it.
This is a fantastic take! I agree and yes I am not a Whitney fan, uber talented but as you say I feel oftentimes she tries to take over the song instead of letting the song stand on its own.
I understand, but I’m really drawn to this one..
Sorry, but this just isn't as great without the video.
Ok Bernard
So, so much better than the original.
Many feel that way. Thanks for watching Alan!