This 70 year old grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and I was incensed when I heard a heavy metal band did a cover. Then I listened to David...and knew I'd never really heard the song before. My heart stopped, my breath left me and I cried.
Me too. 70 in June and this took my breath away when I heard it. Someone said that Simon and Garfunkel gave a warning with the song and that this version is the rage that the world didn't listen. I can't remember exactly but that's the gist.
I have to tell you, I have heard this song probably 400 times since it came out. I have cried and been left with goosebumps to the point of shaking almost everytime. This song speaks to my soul; the frustration, the anger, the sadness/hopelessness at the words "Fools said I you do not know, silence like a cancer grows". Many of us said, when this was first released, the original was a prophetic, almost, warning nobody listened "People hearing without listening" Now, every time you bow your head to the cell phone/tablet/laptop remember these words "And the people boed and prayed, to the neon god THEY MADE"
Probably one of the best reactions I've seen. I did chuckle a bit when you stopped it early. I thought "You ain't seen nothin' yet" The facial expressions and stunned silence at the end say it all. Thank you !
And the fact that he was actually sick with the flu during this performance and was worried sick he’d blow it, pacing back and forth in the dressing room and came out and CRUSHED IT!!! 🤘
🎉Me too!! Nobody expects itso it's awesome to see other people having that same "moment" that I had the first time I heard Disturbeds version of this song.
The "devilish" voice was the sound of DEFIANCE against the sound of silence, and the cold, empty neon lights, and the fucking loneliness. That moment he used the METAL VOICE to express anger & defiance was astonishing and absolutely top of the peak. THAT metal voice brought LIFE into the dead of the night. It was the rolling rage that metal music delivers like no other. I like metal, cause it expresses, (rather than impresses), and it really relieves from tension in the end.
I've never been a fan of Metal in general, too old but I do have a fanatical appreciation for good singing and quality performance. My 4 kids, from 28 to 48 always keep me on the straight and narrow path. You nailed it with your comment thank you.
I'm 41 and The Sound of Silence is one of the 5 greatest songs ever made and Disturbed version is the way this song is supposed to be sung. As much I love the original this version makes me do something the original never has: it makes me cry. You know it's music in its truest form when it touches your soul.
David surprised his own self with this Cover. He said, when he had finished the recording of it, he sat in the booth by himself for three hours, listening to it...!
That's a new little story about this song that I've never heard before, wonder if it's true, probably, I think I listened to it for three hours after the first time I heard it too! thanks for sharing!
This preformance NEVER ceases to touch my soul. You're reaction, the continual suprise and the obvious pure astonishment couldn't be more appropriate. You FEEL this music/song just as much as you hear it.
Your face was like mine when I first saw their video. I vaguely remember the original which was more a folk type song, but my mouth just fell open and all of the hairs on my arms stood up when I heard this. I never get sick of listening to this, and his voice is stunning. Who knew, I was never into Disturbed and had never heard of them before this.
I have the original by Simon and Garfunkel. I also have Disturbed on CD. The first time I watched this video, knowing it was Disturbed, I was thinking that they would destroy a song I loved and would say it. I listened to it and my reaction was not as extreme as the reviewer above, but pretty close. I also listened to it 3 times in a row and was more impressed every time I heard this song. I am more upset that David does not get to showcase that voice more while singing with Disturbed. What a waste of a voice.
@@robinpeterson2185 Disturbed generally does at least a cover per album.. it's an easy way to not have to write a song, get a song release, but almost all of them have been incredible, and complimentary but different to the source material. (They did a re-make of Shout that is great, and a remake of Lands of Confusion that is also great.)
I watched this video when it aired the first time and it became my favorite "new " version. No one can top the Simon and Garfunkel version but he changed the passion and in turn changed the song a lot.
I cannot stop watching this. When I was a young girl my dad loved Simon and Garfunkel and he played their music all the time. I can't remember if he played them on cassette or eight track, but regardless, they were played all the time. As a young person I didn't like having to listen to them all the time. But, now as an adult, I am so thankful to my dad for introducing me to so many different types of music and genres the way he did. This cover is probably my favorite cover of any song. I wish my dad was still here so he could hear this version of one of his favorite songs. He would love this. Thank you for reacting to this. Sorry if I got too long winded 😊
great dad. same here, i grew up on Disturbed, but also while listening to my old man tunes. love both version. Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) said to Disturbed, he totally love their version. Simon approved. 50 years apart, the Original Simon & Garfunkel delivered, Disturbed owned it.
David Draiman is a Classically trained opera singer as well as a Cantor. Paul Simon, who wrote the original, and sang it with Garfunkel back in the 60's, sent Draiman a letter complimenting him on this cover. Think about that for a minute.
No he is not classically trained opera singer and his Grandfather was the cantor, not him. There is a live interview with him on Wikipedia Fact or Fiction that he talks about what is true and not true. He was a hospital administrator while trying to make Disturbed known.
No.....Mr Draiman was Professionally trained as a Cantor at his Temple. Not classical training or Opera......it is unique. I used to think what you said was true...until a Jewish buddy of mine explained the difference to me.
This is one of the best covers of this song and nothing against Paul and Art but this probably beats it, and the power behind his voice is unheard of honestly! It changes the dynamics of this song so much! Considering it’s about the “sound” of silence.
The thing I love the most about watching reaction videos for this song, is how almost everyone is like, "I HEARD this was good..." and then watching their faces when they actually hear it, because there are no words to describe just HOW good it is. Seeing the reactions never gets old.
I agree. I love watching these reaction videos. When he goes to that super low vocal it just gives me chills every time I hear it and I have listened to this many times! Check out Pentatonix version. It is also one of my favorites!!!
Metal singers have a lot of range that really should be experienced with more like this, however this is just jaw dropping. I can't imagine it ever better
Holy shit! I haven't heard him for a while, and even though his voice is well known to be extraordinary, in his usual performances, there's a lot more of that raspy growl he uses to such amazing effect, so the clarity and all round extraordinary beauty of his vocals isn't as clear, or it wasn't to me. This blew my mind. Wow! What's incredible, as well, is that in all his years of performing loudly with all that rasp, his voice is still so beautiful. He either discovered some secret, or has a hell of a voice coach. Loved your reaction, PW - pretty much the same as mine, and I have heard him quite a bit, though not for a couple of years. Wild!
Whats there to say? David Draiman just did one of the best live performances ever!!!!!! Absolutely amazing voice ---so clean and his pitch is unbelievable
Facial expressions are the most important element of a reaction. Your lighting is so low we were unable to enjoy that element. Your analysis however was spot on. Gobsmacked! Exactly 🙂
I’m obsessed with this version of this classic and gets goosebumps every time I hear it, which is easily over 100 times. Have watched tons of reaction videos for this version and your reaction is my favorite. Blew my mind the first time I heard it and it still does!
I fell totally and absolutley in love with Disturbed, the very first time i listened to this version, and it was done with so much emotion and passion, i am 68, and i have since listened to disturbed's every song, and i am now a devoted fan, i wish i heard and seen these 15 years ago. i cried when i first heard the sound of silence, i am forever and totally a fan, and if they do not play this song at my funeral, i am not going x
I had the exact same expressions on my face the first time I heard this version. I cry and get goose bumps every time I listen to it and I've heard it 1000 times
His interpretation of the song was amazing! He gave meaning to the words and took the soul on a journey - I doubt I've ever seen a cover do something like this before. I loved this. I also appreciated your reaction to it which was similar to my own.
6:32 You were told this rendition was "pretty good?????". That's an odd way to describe utter brilliance. This is the best cover I've heard of ANY song by ANY band ever. Yeah, pretty good.
20 years ago when my son was 16 years old he played Disturbed for me. I made the remark that he had a wonderful voice and that he was going to be famous, my son said he already is. the cover of this song has maybe doubled David Draimans fanbase all by itself. I am a real fan. now you know why this cover has been seen over 700 million times!!!!!!
Your live reaction is one of the best and most honest. Good on you. Indeed it affects most of us in that this is a world class cover of a world class song. Brings chills, sweats, tears all at once.
im so late..... but me and my twin brother's first gig was Disturbed at the Barowlands in Glasgow (age 15 now 34) . my Boyfriend now loves them. but this song.... i have alsways loved David. but this song!!! its suits him so well. he can show the range he has,... his talent is just amazing but he also shows the song again in a different way. its all beautiful.
I love him his voice is haunting-the band didn't want to do it but he talked them into doing the cover-they also did a cover of land of confusion years ago originally done by Genesis
The best cover of any song ever and the BEST performance of a song EVER! I cry from deep down inside every time listened to it (all the time). A story told like no other 🙏🏻
You noticed every change- a priceless reaction man. Heh this singer is a fascinating baritone who has sung for decades- his vocal control is nearly perfect and really shows. Anyway you really described his voice well.
It's cool when you look into David Draimans background. In his youth he trained to be a jewish cantor and when he was older he sought more classical training in order to be able to protect his voice. He took an already great voice and added skill and precision.
Darren Yee dude it really is perfect. Nearly. Or just perfect. He has the most control over many seasoned singers... Yup, his control is basically orgasmic lol seriously
No one else has had you concern about copyright laws. I am glad you changed your mind and played it through. I am glad to see the impact that it had on you. This is one of the greatest song covers ever.
Yup! You nailed it...David Draiman's voical range and quality is special. He's in a league all his own when comes to emotional vocal expression. Disturbed's version of 'Sound of Silence' obviously sets a new high for music, vocals, and expression. Your reaction was well worth watching.
I grew up with the original playing a lot thanks to my parents, who *actually* grew up with it, and I love the original, but it never moved me like this one does. This version is on a whole other plane of existence. It's so powerful. I could hear it a million times and it would still touch my soul. I feel it in my chest and I cry every time I hear it. David is so awesomely talented it makes my head spin. Unfortunately, my dad refuses to entertain that this version is even equal to the original, much less that it might even outshine the original. Stubborn, stubborn man.
Yeah.. his control is /perfect/ . He's sat down, reportedly was unwell during the performance, going through at least 3 different keys, adding in that growl , and switches utterly, /utterly/ perfectly/ without a hint of effort - example would be going from the rasp back to pure instantly. To call it a masterpiece of a performance, live or otherwise, is understating by a tremendous degree.
yea.. I saw this months ago. His voice is awesome. And the musicians are also awesome.... love this rendition, one of my favorites that I come back to and watch from time to time.
This song let the whole world know about DD, what Disturbed fans already knew (classically trained singer). It was always lost on public since he's a metal artist. His whole band played this song...the piano by the lead guitar). Now watch any of the metal songs. (Sickness is the classic...better with a live edition). Enjoy.
I am brought to tears each & every time I hear this version. I adore the original also, by Simon & Garfunkel, I grew up listening to them. But this version by Disturbed is UNBELIEVABLE 👏🏼❤️
Have seen so many reaction videos to this song, big Disturbed fan… love love love you just had to play it through with no interruptions. Your face say it all x
I love this version of the song so much, that if it comes to it i want it played at my funeral. It's just phenomenal. David and his band have achieved something divine in my opinion.
He has an amazing voice, beautiful control and range. Watch the official video I gave me goosebumps and chills down my spine he’s really really really good. It was like I’m gonna look into your soul and sing to you this story
The singer, David Draimen was sick with a head cold at the time, and he didn't give his best performance, but it was still phenomenal. I'm not usually a big fan of covers, but I like this one better than the original. His voice coupled with Simon & Garfunkel's writing is a outstanding. I wish he would do more of their songs.
OMG SERIOUSLY?! David is UNREAL! I don't have a big enough word for how incredible his voice is. DOES THIS WHILE SITTING DOWN which is SOOOOOO difficult even more the most seasoned of singers. MIND BLOWN!!! ❤
@@meganconn142 He actually sat down because, he was so sick that he didnt think he could stand for the entire performance. But ya - sitting down don't make it any easier.. David is indeed unreal :)
This is absolutely the best reaction video I've seen and I've seen over a 100 , So glad there was only one pause the song is incredibly powerful I'm glad you got caught up in it and went on that journey ..4.40 Priceless !
I felt your chill bumps from here. THAT is exactly the way I looked when I first heard this version. LOVED your reaction, so I subscribed. Paul Simon wrote it and he said that this is the way that he wanted to sing it, instead of the peppy upbeat original that he and Art Garfunkel performed. David Draiman is a classicly trained vocalist and he had the flu that night on Conan. He gave us THIS while he was sick. This is nothing like any of Disturbed's music.
I love the song my son asked me to listen to disturbed his. Voice is so enriching its the passion. He. Brings to the song it can make you. Cry I think. Paul, Simon wrote it at a time of unrest David sings it with the. End result I, love. His. Voice Debbie cribbett Wales UK
Wow, your face said it all 😂😂 Love this performance by David Draiman 🧡 If you watch their official video you will see that you are quite right analyzing the transition throughout the song. David looks very much as a devil at the end of the video
His voice sounds country, sounds folksy, and yes his base sound is so rich as if it was thick chocolate pouring smoothly and creating ripples as it falls. I could almost hear Darius Rucker from Hootie and the blowfish, as he was digging deep. I know nothing about him and will do some research. Awesome.
This 70 year old grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and I was incensed when I heard a heavy metal band did a cover. Then I listened to David...and knew I'd never really heard the song before. My heart stopped, my breath left me and I cried.
Well said.
Me too. 70 in June and this took my breath away when I heard it.
Someone said that Simon and Garfunkel gave a warning with the song and that this version is the rage that the world didn't listen. I can't remember exactly but that's the gist.
I'm "only" 48 and, sir, the exact same thing happened to me. Crying and all... Greetings from Spain. Keep enjoying music and stay safe.
I heard that Paul Simon heard it and was pleased by the innovation bringing the song to a new generation.
Me, too, Jeanne. I'm 67, but and I remember Simon and Garfunkel's original. But this re-interpretation redefines the message, doesn't it?
"I'm going to stop and talk about it. That's the point of live videos.", stops it once and watches speechless. Lol, love your reaction.
That’s what I love about this version of the song, it’s so captivating that you sometimes forget you were doing anything else but listening to it
🤣🤣🤣🤣 My exact thought !
Exactly!!!!!!! On point😳😳😳😂😂😂👍👍👍
I noticed that, too. When he said that I thought, "Hah! So you say. Just wait."
Rofl, I absolutely loved the looks on his face, they changed fast, but it was great to watch!
I have to tell you, I have heard this song probably 400 times since it came out. I have cried and been left with goosebumps to the point of shaking almost everytime.
This song speaks to my soul; the frustration, the anger, the sadness/hopelessness at the words "Fools said I you do not know, silence like a cancer grows".
Many of us said, when this was first released, the original was a prophetic, almost, warning nobody listened "People hearing without listening"
Now, every time you bow your head to the cell phone/tablet/laptop remember these words
"And the people boed and prayed, to the neon god THEY MADE"
I think you will really like this reaction to this song also. This chick was unprepared for Disturbed. th-cam.com/video/o4rZljPnJxg/w-d-xo.html
Same
Wow! You just ruined looking at my cell phone….forever.
Thank you!😊
Probably one of the best reactions I've seen. I did chuckle a bit when you stopped it early. I thought "You ain't seen nothin' yet" The facial expressions and stunned silence at the end say it all. Thank you !
Every review I've watched every reaction the 1st thing I think is you aint seen nothin
And the fact that he was actually sick with the flu during this performance and was worried sick he’d blow it, pacing back and forth in the dressing room and came out and CRUSHED IT!!! 🤘
WOW! I didn't know that. Amazing!!
There is actually a tiny bit of autotuning in this version. David Draiman was furious when he found out.
@@Becky317girl its literally only on like one tiny part.
@@Becky317girl There are a couple of spots where if you look closely, you can see David glaring at the off-stage sound techs for autotuning.
You could say he was... Down with the sickness
I love watching people's reaction when he starts hitting the high notes.......goose bumps.
Same ... This is like my 4th reaction video 🤣
🎉Me too!! Nobody expects itso it's awesome to see other people having that same "moment" that I had the first time I heard Disturbeds version of this song.
I can’t stop watching these reactions I love this cover so much. Every single reaction starts with WOW!
@@janw491 i'm up to 12 reactions...
4th! This is my 40th at least and love the reactions. Im addicted 😂@Billie_Marie_
Thank you for only pausing it once. It grabbed you, I knew it would!
The video is even better.
@@dpg171 Yes, The official video ia amazing to listen to in a dark room wearing headphones.
@@dpg171 yes....the visuals of the video are amazing! Coupled with his voice....it's absolutely breathtaking
The "devilish" voice was the sound of DEFIANCE against the sound of silence, and the cold, empty neon lights, and the fucking loneliness. That moment he used the METAL VOICE to express anger & defiance was astonishing and absolutely top of the peak. THAT metal voice brought LIFE into the dead of the night. It was the rolling rage that metal music delivers like no other. I like metal, cause it expresses, (rather than impresses), and it really relieves from tension in the end.
I've never been a fan of Metal in general, too old but I do have a fanatical appreciation for good singing and quality performance. My 4 kids, from 28 to 48 always keep me on the straight and narrow path.
You nailed it with your comment thank you.
Shit makes me cry every time I hear it and I bet I've heard it 50 times.... so you did better than I do
paul watt me too
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About the same, I may have you beat!
Same here, this performance is in my brain.
Me too 😢
PW, you needn't have talked about this - your facial expressions say more than you could put into words.
Even my hairs gave a standing elevation to this version... and they won’t sit down!
I can never get enough of this cover. David Draiman has an fantastic voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm 41 and The Sound of Silence is one of the 5 greatest songs ever made and Disturbed version is the way this song is supposed to be sung. As much I love the original this version makes me do something the original never has: it makes me cry. You know it's music in its truest form when it touches your soul.
The first time I heard this I realized that I was hearing something special. Speechless !
Dude I've watched a 100 of these reactions to this song... yours was absolutely the best!!!!!!
I have too! I can't seem to stop, but damned if I don't get goosebumps every f@#$king time lol
@@kathrynadair7575 lol..same here
You should check out prayer and a reason to fight. That one will really get the waterworks workin'
@@kathrynadair7575 will do
His voice makes me cry, it's so pure, I love it.....
David surprised his own self with this Cover. He said, when he had finished the recording of it, he sat in the booth by himself for three hours, listening to it...!
That's a new little story about this song that I've never heard before, wonder if it's true, probably, I think I listened to it for three hours after the first time I heard it too! thanks for sharing!
I get it, I astern to it for 3 hours a night when I doordash lol
Your stunned slack-jawed expression said it all. That is how anyone who hears this phenomenal performance SHOULD react. Shock and awe. Great video!
This is the best cover of a song i've ever heard, David Draiman's voice.. WOW WOW WOW ..Epic.. you're reaction says it all buddy ;-)
This preformance NEVER ceases to touch my soul. You're reaction, the continual suprise and the obvious pure astonishment couldn't be more appropriate. You FEEL this music/song just as much as you hear it.
Thankyou sweetie 😘, I always cry
It starts calm and peaceful then slowly builds to a rage. I think that is what made it so powerful for me.
Your face was like mine when I first saw their video. I vaguely remember the original which was more a folk type song, but my mouth just fell open and all of the hairs on my arms stood up when I heard this. I never get sick of listening to this, and his voice is stunning. Who knew, I was never into Disturbed and had never heard of them before this.
I have the original by Simon and Garfunkel. I also have Disturbed on CD. The first time I watched this video, knowing it was Disturbed, I was thinking that they would destroy a song I loved and would say it. I listened to it and my reaction was not as extreme as the reviewer above, but pretty close. I also listened to it 3 times in a row and was more impressed every time I heard this song. I am more upset that David does not get to showcase that voice more while singing with Disturbed. What a waste of a voice.
@David Spitzmesser That is a perfect way to sum this up. Well said.
@@robinpeterson2185 Disturbed generally does at least a cover per album.. it's an easy way to not have to write a song, get a song release, but almost all of them have been incredible, and complimentary but different to the source material. (They did a re-make of Shout that is great, and a remake of Lands of Confusion that is also great.)
I watched this video when it aired the first time and it became my favorite "new " version. No one can top the Simon and Garfunkel version but he changed the passion and in turn changed the song a lot.
I cannot stop watching this. When I was a young girl my dad loved Simon and Garfunkel and he played their music all the time. I can't remember if he played them on cassette or eight track, but regardless, they were played all the time. As a young person I didn't like having to listen to them all the time. But, now as an adult, I am so thankful to my dad for introducing me to so many different types of music and genres the way he did. This cover is probably my favorite cover of any song. I wish my dad was still here so he could hear this version of one of his favorite songs. He would love this. Thank you for reacting to this. Sorry if I got too long winded 😊
great dad. same here, i grew up on Disturbed, but also while listening to my old man tunes. love both version. Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) said to Disturbed, he totally love their version. Simon approved. 50 years apart, the Original Simon & Garfunkel delivered, Disturbed owned it.
i wish your dad was here to listen to it with you. xo
Probably an album or 45
David Draiman is a Classically trained opera singer as well as a Cantor. Paul Simon, who wrote the original, and sang it with Garfunkel back in the 60's, sent Draiman a letter complimenting him on this cover.
Think about that for a minute.
No he is not classically trained opera singer and his Grandfather was the cantor, not him. There is a live interview with him on Wikipedia Fact or Fiction that he talks about what is true and not true. He was a hospital administrator while trying to make Disturbed known.
No.....Mr Draiman was Professionally trained as a Cantor at his Temple. Not classical training or Opera......it is unique. I used to think what you said was true...until a Jewish buddy of mine explained the difference to me.
Wow, thanks for sharing this, makes me happy.
No opera.. he was being trained as a cantor though with strict jewish schooling.. he was thrown out
@Steve Rose David did a 2 part interview which is on TH-cam. He STATES in that interview what he's actually educated in
This is one of the best covers of this song and nothing against Paul and Art but this probably beats it, and the power behind his voice is unheard of honestly! It changes the dynamics of this song so much! Considering it’s about the “sound” of silence.
what you witnessed is world class, even Paul Simon said its his favorite version
The thing I love the most about watching reaction videos for this song, is how almost everyone is like, "I HEARD this was good..." and then watching their faces when they actually hear it, because there are no words to describe just HOW good it is. Seeing the reactions never gets old.
His face at 3:25. I was like "You ain't seen nothing yet. Just you wait". :D
I agree. I love watching these reaction videos. When he goes to that super low vocal it just gives me chills every time I hear it and I have listened to this many times! Check out Pentatonix version. It is also one of my favorites!!!
That was me exactly. I love watching peoples expressions as they discover him.
I did, too. I actually held my finger up at the screen like, "oh, hold up dude, this is about to get really mind blowing for you!"
NorCal me too.
Also,what a great comment, heaven at the start and hell at the end.. universal balance requires both the dark and light of experience.
The instant change in you as soon as he started singing. Love it! This rendition gives me chills every time I hear it, no matter how often.
Metal singers have a lot of range that really should be experienced with more like this, however this is just jaw dropping. I can't imagine it ever better
Holy shit! I haven't heard him for a while, and even though his voice is well known to be extraordinary, in his usual performances, there's a lot more of that raspy growl he uses to such amazing effect, so the clarity and all round extraordinary beauty of his vocals isn't as clear, or it wasn't to me. This blew my mind. Wow! What's incredible, as well, is that in all his years of performing loudly with all that rasp, his voice is still so beautiful. He either discovered some secret, or has a hell of a voice coach. Loved your reaction, PW - pretty much the same as mine, and I have heard him quite a bit, though not for a couple of years. Wild!
I love to watch people react to this masterpiece
This performance is phenomenal live! I recommend seeing them if you get the chance. Amazing!
and he did it SITTING DOWN!
Whats there to say? David Draiman just did one of the best live performances ever!!!!!! Absolutely amazing voice ---so clean and his pitch is unbelievable
Facial expressions are the most important element of a reaction. Your lighting is so low we were unable to enjoy that element. Your analysis however was spot on. Gobsmacked! Exactly 🙂
2:05 touches the headphones to make sure i'm "hearing what i'm hearing ...."
Every human needs to listen to this. So beautiful…
I’m obsessed with this version of this classic and gets goosebumps every time I hear it, which is easily over 100 times. Have watched tons of reaction videos for this version and your reaction is my favorite. Blew my mind the first time I heard it and it still does!
I fell totally and absolutley in love with Disturbed, the very first time i listened to this version, and it was done with so much emotion and passion, i am 68, and i have since listened to disturbed's every song, and i am now a devoted fan, i wish i heard and seen these 15 years ago. i cried when i first heard the sound of silence, i am forever and totally a fan, and if they do not play this song at my funeral, i am not going x
I had the exact same expressions on my face the first time I heard this version. I cry and get goose bumps every time I listen to it and I've heard it 1000 times
His interpretation of the song was amazing! He gave meaning to the words and took the soul on a journey - I doubt I've ever seen a cover do something like this before. I loved this. I also appreciated your reaction to it which was similar to my own.
6:32 You were told this rendition was "pretty good?????". That's an odd way to describe utter brilliance. This is the best cover I've heard of ANY song by ANY band ever. Yeah, pretty good.
Best reaction.. cause I felt the same. So awesome 😄😎😄😎😎💖
I am flummoxed... I truly am. Oh. My. Goodness. What a musical journey!!!👏🏾👏🏾🎉💯
David shows you the difference between a person who sings and a person who is born with raw natural talent
Your reaction was like mine. It's my most favourite song ever!
Mine also.
It blew my mind too!!! ❤️
20 years ago when my son was 16 years old he played Disturbed for me. I made the remark that he had a wonderful voice and that he was going to be famous, my son said he already is. the cover of this song has maybe doubled David Draimans fanbase all by itself. I am a real fan. now you know why this cover has been seen over 700 million times!!!!!!
I prefer the actual video....not the live performances. The imagery and the intensity of the video is amazing!!!!!
Your live reaction is one of the best and most honest. Good on you. Indeed it affects most of us in that this is a world class cover of a world class song. Brings chills, sweats, tears all at once.
this maybe the best gobsmacked reaction ever
Me: randomly selects a video before bed.
Reaction: Priceless.
im so late..... but me and my twin brother's first gig was Disturbed at the Barowlands in Glasgow (age 15 now 34) . my Boyfriend now loves them. but this song.... i have alsways loved David. but this song!!! its suits him so well. he can show the range he has,... his talent is just amazing but he also shows the song again in a different way. its all beautiful.
I love him his voice is haunting-the band didn't want to do it but he talked them into doing the cover-they also did a cover of land of confusion years ago originally done by Genesis
Not entirely true. It was one of the band mates that had the idea, not David.
@@snkmazda your right it was the drummer
Wow. The first time that I heard about Disturbed, it was because they did the music on one of the Dragonball Z movies.(Thanks Toonami !)
Thank you very much for that honest reaction!! That priceless moment on 4:38!
Safe to say his mind was just blown ❤️
The best cover of any song ever and the BEST performance of a song EVER! I cry from deep down inside every time listened to it (all the time). A story told like no other 🙏🏻
You noticed every change- a priceless reaction man. Heh this singer is a fascinating baritone who has sung for decades- his vocal control is nearly perfect and really shows. Anyway you really described his voice well.
It's cool when you look into David Draimans background. In his youth he trained to be a jewish cantor and when he was older he sought more classical training in order to be able to protect his voice. He took an already great voice and added skill and precision.
Trying to sing this cost me a lot of money in vocal lessons. Not for a moment going to claim to be anywhere near Draiman but can get that A4 now.
Darren Yee dude it really is perfect. Nearly. Or just perfect. He has the most control over many seasoned singers... Yup, his control is basically orgasmic lol seriously
You witnessed perfection
Have a look at the official video...will move you even more!. His vocal is amazing ay 👍👍
Truth.... what we need at this moment in America.
Favorite reaction to this song ever!!!
No one else has had you concern about copyright laws. I am glad you changed your mind and played it through. I am glad to see the impact that it had on you. This is one of the greatest song covers ever.
Yup! You nailed it...David Draiman's voical range and quality is special. He's in a league all his own when comes to emotional vocal expression. Disturbed's version of 'Sound of Silence' obviously sets a new high for music, vocals, and expression. Your reaction was well worth watching.
Such raw emotion he gives. His voice is perfection for this. FYI lead singer David was trained in classical music
I grew up with the original playing a lot thanks to my parents, who *actually* grew up with it, and I love the original, but it never moved me like this one does. This version is on a whole other plane of existence. It's so powerful. I could hear it a million times and it would still touch my soul. I feel it in my chest and I cry every time I hear it. David is so awesomely talented it makes my head spin. Unfortunately, my dad refuses to entertain that this version is even equal to the original, much less that it might even outshine the original. Stubborn, stubborn man.
David draiman has the most amazing voice his range is truly unbelievable
Sound of Silence by Disturbed and Myles Kennedy in Houston Texas live
David Draiman is FANTASTIC! Your reaction was my reaction also!
kinda glad i'm not the only one that gets tears in their eyes....
Disturbed did a fantastic cover of land of confusion.
I love that cover too
Yeah.. his control is /perfect/ . He's sat down, reportedly was unwell during the performance, going through at least 3 different keys, adding in that growl , and switches utterly, /utterly/ perfectly/ without a hint of effort - example would be going from the rasp back to pure instantly. To call it a masterpiece of a performance, live or otherwise, is understating by a tremendous degree.
Thank you! This is the correct reaction!
the official video really brings it together. Never appreciated the meaning until this.
I like the music video version better. The symbolism and vocals are great. Made this grown man cry.
Same here. Goose bumps and tears, every single time I watch their video.
I would love to see David Draiman in the role of the Phantom of the Opera.
Pennsylvania Bigfoot Project damn that would be Fantastic!
Tru dat..and you still gotta luv this:-)
The music video is a work of art.
yea.. I saw this months ago. His voice is awesome. And the musicians are also awesome.... love this rendition, one of my favorites that I come back to and watch from time to time.
I get goosebumps every time I hear this song ☺️
This song let the whole world know about DD, what Disturbed fans already knew (classically trained singer). It was always lost on public since he's a metal artist. His whole band played this song...the piano by the lead guitar). Now watch any of the metal songs. (Sickness is the classic...better with a live edition). Enjoy.
I am brought to tears each & every time I hear this version. I adore the original also, by Simon & Garfunkel, I grew up listening to them.
But this version by Disturbed is UNBELIEVABLE 👏🏼❤️
Have seen so many reaction videos to this song, big Disturbed fan… love love love you just had to play it through with no interruptions. Your face say it all x
I love this version of the song so much, that if it comes to it i want it played at my funeral. It's just phenomenal.
David and his band have achieved something divine in my opinion.
Thank you for really listening and not talking all the way through it. Your reaction was emotional and moving. Beautiful , Haunting and Spiritual.
He has an amazing voice, beautiful control and range. Watch the official video I gave me goosebumps and chills down my spine he’s really really really good. It was like I’m gonna look into your soul and sing to you this story
The singer, David Draimen was sick with a head cold at the time, and he didn't give his best performance, but it was still phenomenal. I'm not usually a big fan of covers, but I like this one better than the original. His voice coupled with Simon & Garfunkel's writing is a outstanding. I wish he would do more of their songs.
Believe it or not he had the flu in this performance... he's TRULY a gift!!
OMG SERIOUSLY?! David is UNREAL! I don't have a big enough word for how incredible his voice is. DOES THIS WHILE SITTING DOWN which is SOOOOOO difficult even more the most seasoned of singers.
MIND BLOWN!!! ❤
@@meganconn142 He actually sat down because, he was so sick that he didnt think he could stand for the entire performance. But ya - sitting down don't make it any easier.. David is indeed unreal :)
@Michael Richmond he did, its public knowlege
@Michael Richmond whatever I'm not gonna argue with you lol
@Michael Richmond no its just not worth it, there are hundreds of people who said so. You can find out for yourself
Loved your reaction. This was an epic performance 👌
Great reaction, Dude. The guy has a voice in a million!!!
This version of this song has glass claws that will claw your soul open !!
This is absolutely the best reaction video I've seen and I've seen over a 100 , So glad there was only one pause the song is incredibly powerful I'm glad you got caught up in it and went on that journey ..4.40 Priceless !
PW, David is classically trained and is a Jewish Cantor also. He was reported to be pretty ill when he did the Conan show with a nasty cold.
So hauntingly beautiful. The video is awesome. David was sick with flu on this too..
I felt your chill bumps from here. THAT is exactly the way I looked when I first heard this version. LOVED your reaction, so I subscribed.
Paul Simon wrote it and he said that this is the way that he wanted to sing it, instead of the peppy upbeat original that he and Art Garfunkel performed.
David Draiman is a classicly trained vocalist and he had the flu that night on Conan. He gave us THIS while he was sick.
This is nothing like any of Disturbed's music.
Your reaction was delightful!! Really enjoyed the video. This was a truly magnificent performance by Disturbed.
I love the song my son asked me to listen to disturbed his. Voice is so enriching its the passion. He. Brings to the song it can make you. Cry I think. Paul, Simon wrote it at a time of unrest David sings it with the. End result I, love. His. Voice Debbie cribbett Wales UK
Wow, your face said it all 😂😂 Love this performance by David Draiman 🧡 If you watch their official video you will see that you are quite right analyzing the transition throughout the song. David looks very much as a devil at the end of the video
Goosebumps again,!
His voice sounds country, sounds folksy, and yes his base sound is so rich as if it was thick chocolate pouring smoothly and creating ripples as it falls. I could almost hear Darius Rucker from Hootie and the blowfish, as he was digging deep. I know nothing about him and will do some research. Awesome.
That was fun watching you react. Powerful delivery of a beautiful song.
Brings tears to my eyes every time. Ur reaction was phenomenal ❤️ David is a amazing singer who's range is unmatched in my opinion 🤗
The music video is so incredible need to watch