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"
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.
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!!! 🤘
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.
🎉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.
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
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 !
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!
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!!!!!!
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.
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!
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.
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
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
Goosebumps on top of goosebumps. So glad you watched the live Conan show as I think it’s a smidgen better than the video as you’re not distracted by the visuals , just listening to his powerful voice .
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.
Thank you for not stopping the video and listening to it to the end. It is annoying when people comment and don’t listen the whole way thru. Thank you. And I love your reaction. Thank you. Happy now to follow you!!!’
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!!!
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 👏🏼❤️
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.
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 🙏🏻
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.
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.
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.
How many times I've heard Disturbed's version and STILL, i feel such strong emotion from it. I remember when S&G first put it out and how at that time, I thought, 'Awww .... how soft. So cutesy'. Fact is, I'm 71 now, a frustrated but published poet, and recorded singer who chucked it all away for a Marine Corps career. I've seen 2 consecutive years of war without let up. Death, destruction, pain and suffering coupled with the happiness of hope for a future of peace and tranquility were my constant companions. With this rendition, I can still feel the pain, the anger and frustration and indeed, the RAGE at a world that didn't listen. At least I also found that I can still cry and let out MY rage at a world so lost. Semper Fi, USMC Retired 1966-1989
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.
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
This is the abnormal for them. They're a Nu-Metal band, then did this cover, and like you, everyone went, HOLY SHIT!! David Draimon, the lead singer, is classically trained. It's how he can "Fry" his voice (the Growl/Scream) and not damage his chords, its VERY hard to do. And you're right, deep tenor, to approaching alto. He has an amazing voice and range.
I am 63 and was lucky enough to have met Paul Simon when I was young and he was so very nice. Having David bring it to a new generation to appreciate his music and do it oh so flawlessly is amazing. And thanks for your perfect reaction!!!
I have my 98yr old Dad Sitting With Me....Ano 5yrs later 😊..Dad Is Crazy For This Version Of SOS...He Keeps Shouting At The End " Gawn Son" He Turned To Me & Said...."That Boy Needs A Doctor" 😅😅😅 No Insult Intended! You Know What No One Has Spoke About The SOS....Help...!!! Loved Yr Video So Did He 😂😂!
I have heard this version about 8 times now, and each time it blows me away. It makes me want to say "Simon and Garfunkel, who are they?" Needless to say that I love Simon and Garfunkel songs but with this particular song of theirs, I'm afraid that David Draiman's Disturbed have got them beat, I could never listen to the S & G version again without hearing Disturbed. Disturbed get 2000 out of 10 from me for their rendition of this song.
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 :)
Gobsmacked is a good description. This came up on my suggested for you videos. My reaction: "Man, I bet this sucks". But I hit play. Like you, I sat there with my jaw on the floor. The way he sings the last verse still gives me chills to this day. Without a doubt, one of the best covers I've ever heard.
I love that you're casually taking a drink, David starts singing and your whole demeanor came to alert lol. Exactly like the first time I heard this and I was already familiar with Disturbed. His versatility and control are far and above par. His voice and presence is everything. Lterally the Man of My Dreams. 😍Great reaction here.
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
I honestly can't get enough of this version of this song. Disturbed is amazing. It's so raw and cutting. He reaches into your soul and pulls out every emotion that is there. It's like he's taking you on a rollercoaster ride. Disturbed definitely has a new fan in me. Your reaction was spot on.
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.
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've been a Disturbed fan for 20 years. This version of this song first off really describes our culture today as far as the story. I actually tear up every time I listen to it. Near perfection!!! Thanks for your reaction!!
I played the flute for 8 years in the school concert band and watching the joy others get from hearing and seeing a powerful performance makes me want to play the flute again! I get the shivers and goosebumps every time I hear this song! Love the range of depth on David Draiman's voice, Disturbed's lead singer. Awesome!
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 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.
This song, it's so emotional and heart wrenching. This cover is the best I've ever heard, tears and chillbumps every single time! That rasp in his voice is called a fry. The way he does it and can still maintain tone and pitch is amazing.
This is not the normal sound of disturbed. He was classically trained in opera growing up. That is how he has so much range with his vocals. I love your reaction to this song. PLEASE SHOW YOUR REACTION TO THEIR OTHER MUSIC
I'm sorry, I do not mean to sound harsh, but I'm seriously fucking tired of people claiming the same "classically trained" bullshit about David Draiman on these videos. He was not "classically trained"; he merely trained to be a cantor in synagogue. The cantor is charged to add depth and feeling to prayers. This "classically trained" BS deducts from the fact that David's gift is far deeper than that would suggest. FFS, people, stop furthering this bullshit, and give David the credit that he deserves.
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 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 !
Prime example,you never know what to expect from folks out there. What a gifted individual, and he's able to do this for us. Also I believe that you are spot on with what you say.
I was fortunate to first see Disturbed when they where a support act for Korn in Melbourne. My seats were crap and I was a mile away from the stage. Dave's Amp died and like the man he is he went hard without it. I got shivers then as I could here him so far away over so much noise and even in that environment was amazing. Wish I could relive it. This song was closest thing since and I love seeing it on people's faces. Keep on the road with disturbed it never stops. Loved the canoe thought process by the way.
I'm super late, just found this... but I've seen this performance hundreds of times and I still react the exact same way you did. It goes without saying that David has an AMAZING voice, but what I love the most about Disturbed's version of the song is that you can REALLY feel the emotion, the anger and the frustration, that the lyrics are conveying. I also LOVED that you listened to it through and didn't pause it a billion times in the middle, I feel like the song is a roller coaster and pausing it really kind of takes you out of it and takes away from the experience of the song.
I very much appreciated your personal interpretation of the music of this cover. You seem, like me, to visualize when you hear music that strikes you. Your canoe down a river analogy paints a wonderful picture of what we all heard. Thank you for sharing that! The song is powerful and full of meaning to most who hear it. Not always the same meaning in words, but more similar in feeling. In the original by Simon and Garfunkel, the song plays like a lament of the soul who knows what isolation truly is. There isn't much hopefulness or optimism in the lyrics. This cover brings an entirely new feeling and image to the exact same song and lyrics. It begins soft and mournful, true to the original. As the song grows and swells, it becomes more urgent. "HEAR MY WORDS, THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU!!" When I listen to this, my mind conjures the soft cries of an angel, mournful and defeated. But as he laments aloud, giving his grief form in words he also hears, his anger is stirred. As the song crescendos, the mournful angel has found his indignant, righteous fury at what he says and hears aloud. The sound of silence is growing. This can't be allowed to continue!! It's beautiful, tragic, and powerful. I think what is called "the sound of silence" relates to connections of people to each other, specifically words, thoughts, and feelings never shared. Whether by those who won't speak, or to those who won't listen. It's isolation of one's humanity and spirit. Made all the more powerful by distractions, pop culture, small talk, and closing yourself off to others.
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
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!😊
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.
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
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 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_
I appreciate a someone who is amazed by Disturbed. Good luck to you, mate.
Omg one of the best reactions I’ve seen. Thank you. What a voice. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
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
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
I can never get enough of this cover. David Draiman has an fantastic voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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
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!!!!!!
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
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!
It starts calm and peaceful then slowly builds to a rage. I think that is what made it so powerful for me.
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
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
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
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
Goosebumps on top of goosebumps. So glad you watched the live Conan show as I think it’s a smidgen better than the video as you’re not distracted by the visuals , just listening to his powerful voice .
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 😢
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.
You JUST EXPERIENCED every human EMOTION known to humankind..
Thank you for not stopping the video and listening to it to the end. It is annoying when people comment and don’t listen the whole way thru. Thank you. And I love your reaction. Thank you. Happy now to follow you!!!’
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.
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 👏🏼❤️
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.
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 🙏🏻
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 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.
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
PW, you needn't have talked about this - your facial expressions say more than you could put into words.
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.
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.
How many times I've heard Disturbed's version and STILL, i feel such strong emotion from it. I remember when S&G first put it out and how at that time, I thought, 'Awww .... how soft. So cutesy'. Fact is, I'm 71 now, a frustrated but published poet, and recorded singer who chucked it all away for a Marine Corps career. I've seen 2 consecutive years of war without let up. Death, destruction, pain and suffering coupled with the happiness of hope for a future of peace and tranquility were my constant companions.
With this rendition, I can still feel the pain, the anger and frustration and indeed, the RAGE at a world that didn't listen. At least I also found that I can still cry and let out MY rage at a world so lost.
Semper Fi,
USMC Retired
1966-1989
This performance is phenomenal live! I recommend seeing them if you get the chance. Amazing!
Me: randomly selects a video before bed.
Reaction: Priceless.
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
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 ;-)
Thanks for not interrupting this awesome song. Incredible voice!
Even my hairs gave a standing elevation to this version... and they won’t sit down!
This has to be one of the best reaction videos to this song. 👍
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
This is the abnormal for them. They're a Nu-Metal band, then did this cover, and like you, everyone went, HOLY SHIT!! David Draimon, the lead singer, is classically trained. It's how he can "Fry" his voice (the Growl/Scream) and not damage his chords, its VERY hard to do. And you're right, deep tenor, to approaching alto. He has an amazing voice and range.
I am 63 and was lucky enough to have met Paul Simon when I was young and he was so very nice. Having David bring it to a new generation to appreciate his music and do it oh so flawlessly is amazing. And thanks for your perfect reaction!!!
you listened to greatness lol, pure and simple
Everytime I hear that mans voice, my hair stands up... Best voice I know❤
I love to watch people react to this masterpiece
My favorite Disturbed song has always been Stupify, however this song is a very close second
He had the flue when this was recorded ! Gives me goose bumps every time.
Disturbed did a fantastic cover of land of confusion.
I love that cover too
Best reaction.. cause I felt the same. So awesome 😄😎😄😎😎💖
I get goosebumps every time I hear this song ☺️
I have my 98yr old Dad Sitting With Me....Ano 5yrs later 😊..Dad Is Crazy For This Version Of SOS...He Keeps Shouting At The End " Gawn Son" He Turned To Me & Said...."That Boy Needs A Doctor" 😅😅😅 No Insult Intended! You Know What No One Has Spoke About The SOS....Help...!!! Loved Yr Video So Did He 😂😂!
David draiman has the most amazing voice his range is truly unbelievable
what you witnessed is world class, even Paul Simon said its his favorite version
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.
I have heard this version about 8 times now, and each time it blows me away. It makes me want to say "Simon and Garfunkel, who are they?" Needless to say that I love Simon and Garfunkel songs but with this particular song of theirs, I'm afraid that David Draiman's Disturbed have got them beat, I could never listen to the S & G version again without hearing Disturbed. Disturbed get 2000 out of 10 from me for their rendition of this song.
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
Gobsmacked is a good description. This came up on my suggested for you videos. My reaction: "Man, I bet this sucks". But I hit play. Like you, I sat there with my jaw on the floor. The way he sings the last verse still gives me chills to this day. Without a doubt, one of the best covers I've ever heard.
I love that you're casually taking a drink, David starts singing and your whole demeanor came to alert lol. Exactly like the first time I heard this and I was already familiar with Disturbed. His versatility and control are far and above par. His voice and presence is everything. Lterally the Man of My Dreams. 😍Great reaction here.
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
I honestly can't get enough of this version of this song. Disturbed is amazing. It's so raw and cutting. He reaches into your soul and pulls out every emotion that is there. It's like he's taking you on a rollercoaster ride. Disturbed definitely has a new fan in me. Your reaction was spot on.
Disturbed's video is as powerful as this performance and gives an interesting take on the lyrics.
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.
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've been a Disturbed fan for 20 years. This version of this song first off really describes our culture today as far as the story. I actually tear up every time I listen to it. Near perfection!!! Thanks for your reaction!!
I played the flute for 8 years in the school concert band and watching the joy others get from hearing and seeing a powerful performance makes me want to play the flute again! I get the shivers and goosebumps every time I hear this song! Love the range of depth on David Draiman's voice, Disturbed's lead singer. Awesome!
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.
David shows you the difference between a person who sings and a person who is born with raw natural talent
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.
I love that you were so blown away by this song that you didn’t pause it. This cover by Disturbed is just one of those songs you cant stop.
and he did it SITTING DOWN!
Thank you for really listening and not talking all the way through it. Your reaction was emotional and moving. Beautiful , Haunting and Spiritual.
Best cover ever. What a true artist. Not only the vocals but the music was perfect.
Brings tears to my eyes every time. Ur reaction was phenomenal ❤️ David is a amazing singer who's range is unmatched in my opinion 🤗
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.
This song, it's so emotional and heart wrenching. This cover is the best I've ever heard, tears and chillbumps every single time! That rasp in his voice is called a fry. The way he does it and can still maintain tone and pitch is amazing.
my favorite reaction to this beautiful song, i absolutely love David, he is so talented and God bless him.,
Чудесна емоционална реакция и добър разбор на изпълнението! :)
Your reaction is priceless. Every time I listen to this I get chills. His voice is amazing. This is so different from the original version. Love it
I love seeing people’s reactions to the "people bowed and PRAAAAAYED" part.
This is not the normal sound of disturbed. He was classically trained in opera growing up. That is how he has so much range with his vocals. I love your reaction to this song. PLEASE SHOW YOUR REACTION TO THEIR OTHER MUSIC
I'm sorry, I do not mean to sound harsh, but I'm seriously fucking tired of people claiming the same "classically trained" bullshit about David Draiman on these videos. He was not "classically trained"; he merely trained to be a cantor in synagogue. The cantor is charged to add depth and feeling to prayers. This "classically trained" BS deducts from the fact that David's gift is far deeper than that would suggest. FFS, people, stop furthering this bullshit, and give David the credit that he deserves.
Your reaction was so pure. So like mine. My husband, who actually heard Simon & Garfunkel sing this live, got tears in eyes when he heard this.
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.
It blew my mind too!!! ❤️
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 !
Prime example,you never know what to expect from folks out there. What a gifted individual, and he's able to do this for us. Also I believe that you are spot on with what you say.
I was fortunate to first see Disturbed when they where a support act for Korn in Melbourne. My seats were crap and I was a mile away from the stage. Dave's Amp died and like the man he is he went hard without it. I got shivers then as I could here him so far away over so much noise and even in that environment was amazing. Wish I could relive it. This song was closest thing since and I love seeing it on people's faces. Keep on the road with disturbed it never stops. Loved the canoe thought process by the way.
I'm super late, just found this... but I've seen this performance hundreds of times and I still react the exact same way you did. It goes without saying that David has an AMAZING voice, but what I love the most about Disturbed's version of the song is that you can REALLY feel the emotion, the anger and the frustration, that the lyrics are conveying. I also LOVED that you listened to it through and didn't pause it a billion times in the middle, I feel like the song is a roller coaster and pausing it really kind of takes you out of it and takes away from the experience of the song.
I very much appreciated your personal interpretation of the music of this cover. You seem, like me, to visualize when you hear music that strikes you. Your canoe down a river analogy paints a wonderful picture of what we all heard. Thank you for sharing that!
The song is powerful and full of meaning to most who hear it. Not always the same meaning in words, but more similar in feeling. In the original by Simon and Garfunkel, the song plays like a lament of the soul who knows what isolation truly is. There isn't much hopefulness or optimism in the lyrics.
This cover brings an entirely new feeling and image to the exact same song and lyrics. It begins soft and mournful, true to the original. As the song grows and swells, it becomes more urgent. "HEAR MY WORDS, THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU!!"
When I listen to this, my mind conjures the soft cries of an angel, mournful and defeated. But as he laments aloud, giving his grief form in words he also hears, his anger is stirred. As the song crescendos, the mournful angel has found his indignant, righteous fury at what he says and hears aloud. The sound of silence is growing. This can't be allowed to continue!! It's beautiful, tragic, and powerful.
I think what is called "the sound of silence" relates to connections of people to each other, specifically words, thoughts, and feelings never shared. Whether by those who won't speak, or to those who won't listen. It's isolation of one's humanity and spirit. Made all the more powerful by distractions, pop culture, small talk, and closing yourself off to others.
This version always brings tears to my eyes. So beautiful.
Great reaction, Dude. The guy has a voice in a million!!!
Incredible performance, Loved your reaction to it! The best!
Your reaction was delightful!! Really enjoyed the video. This was a truly magnificent performance by Disturbed.
Subscribed because of your reaction to this song
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
Your reaction was like mine. It's my most favourite song ever!
Mine also.