I am a 70 year old great grandmother, am not a head banger, but I have watch this video over 50 times. I have watched over 20 reviewers, voice coaches composers, singer and You Tube influencers,. I never get tired of this rendition nor the folks reaction when they hear it. I have researched and found while the rest of their music is not of my style the words and meaning of the songs they perform really mean something. Thank you for giving their version of this song a listen.
Michael Palma I couldn’t of said it any better than......NO OTHER ARTIST HAS PUT A “cover” rendition on the map like David....I grew up in “60’s” -Simon & Garfunkel were great....obviously, the lyrics of change in society as a whole
I watched an interview here on TH-cam where David talked about being in shock after he came out of the recording booth... i think he said it was a 3-4 hour session to get the final take? i could be wrong.. But he said listening to it back when finished nearly brought him to tears.
my reaction when I first saw this cover by disturbed, I cried. that was the first time that I really understand the meaning of the song. I love them so much.
Dude...David Draiman could sing the phone book if he wanted to!!! He was classically trained. The original is sad whereas this one is just haunting...I get the chills when I hear this. 🐧🐧🐧
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I’m not a huge disturbed fan. However, after hearing this rendition, I have since gone back and listened to their previous songs with a different respect for David’s vocals. It has changed my opinion on the band as a whole. A fantastic cover.
Disturbed will go down in the history books for this cover. The fact that it's getting people who aren't really disturbed fans and in some cases fans of metal to look at them in a differen't light speaks volumes about David's vocal skill.
David Draiman has an exceptional voice and classically trained...he doesn't need or use autotune. He's just awesome!!! As a Disturbed fan I'm happy that people are listening to them now. They also did a cover of "Land Of Confusion" and "Shout"...both extremely good!!! 🐧🐧
You can always recognize David Draiman's voice.....like no other...has a warm timber to it that NO ONE else has....no matter what octave he's in...if he's singing clear as a bell or with grit. Awesome singer!!
From what I've heard, David was reluctant to do a cover of the song, because he wasn't sure he could do it justice. He left it open to popular opinion, and they won out, so he gave it everything he could. What we got is amazing. ^_^
Tiffany McConkey Simon actually shared this cover on all his social media, the only time he’s ever done that for a cover of this song. Draiman said later that he was invited to a party to meet Simon in person
Dude, you cannot make assumptions about metal singers. MANY of them are ridiculously talented vocalists. Metal as a genre is simply a raw, untamed expression of emotion, from from depression and anxiety to rage and fear.
The ones that last have to be. It takes a great deal of training and practice to be able to do the growling distorted vocal style without damaging your vocal chords. Even David said he'd had to get some more voice training to be able to do a sustained vibrato while doing that which he used in this song.
David Draiman is one of the best rock voices of all time, he's also a classically trained singer, so he knows what he's doing, he can create a soft warm beautiful place to take you too then in the next moment he can blow your mind with his power & emotional range. Also this is the greatest cover of all time, the song was written by Simon & Garfunkel in the 60's & will forever be one of the greatest songs ever written!
David Draiman has a trained voice and it shows as he transitions from his low tones up through his head voice, through the distorted "metal" voice and right back into the lush soft tones at the end. A lot of musicians that people are wowed by actually have put in a lot of work behind the scenes!
Fun fact: Disturbed: Sound Of Silence(Live on Conan) was nominated on 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (2016) for Best Rock Performance. That's how good this song is.. 👍👍
I've found that some of the best songs like this (ballads and the like) are done by Heavy Metal groups... They know how to impact the audience with their instruments, their lyrics, and their emotion. Nice reaction.
If you listen to a lot of heavy metal performed with classical instruments only, it translates very well. Sort of Eastern European sounding to me. Check out Apocalyptica's covers of Metallica.
I think a lot of people only think of Disturbed as "The Sickness" and totally miss out on their later albums where David Draiman really shows his vocal ability.
Everyone who does a reaction video either wants to know who disturbed is or can't believe he could sing so well. I'm 57 and I've loved them for years. This is probably the most amazing cover I've ever heard. I'm sure it gave Simon and Garfunkel goosebumps listening to it.
4:10 Dave reaches 6th gear... rpms are well into the red... 4:32 all 4 turbos are spooled up... nothing but miles of flat, straight track ahead 4:52 foot off the gas... coasting...
David Draiman was heasatan about doing this cover because he had such respect for Simon and Garfunkel. He owned the song and gave it a new life. At the end of the day look at the artists that today's star give respect to. It's music from these past generations that inspired what we listen to today
Take it from this 75 year old grandmother who was around for the original of this song, this is how I believe this song was meant to be sung. It is a protest song, full of anger as it well should be. I actually use this song as a back ground when in prayer for The things going on in this world to day, Silence like a cancer grows, wow, could not have said it better myself, silence to political correctness, and corruption of our God given Governments, silence to babies being aborteded right and left. So yes Disturbed keep on disturbing the norm, it needs disturbing.
That's very well said, and I thank you for the comment. At 28 years old, I'm often curious about what previous generations think of some of these cover songs. This song in particular seems to get a favorable response among those who knew the original. Hard rock/metal artists generally must entertain the idea of making softer songs with great discretion. Many bands known for a particularly heavy sound or content often finds themselves negatively criticized for dulling their edge. Disturbed seems to have preserved the quality of S and G's work while simultaneously appealing to original Disturbed fans and then some. That's something few have ever achieved.
My mom said the same thing. Disturbed sang it as it was intended. Although I can’t say I agree with your complete interpretation. However, isn’t that what a well written song is intended to do? We interpret it in a way that is most meaningful to us. It’s really cool to see such an amazingly penned song back with new life to touch so many other lives.
Carla, Disturbed did another cover of well known group named Genesis. They did "Land Of Confusion". I know you don't followed their other songs. David Draiman was apprehensive of singing this classic that was suggested by other member of Disturbed. Plus, Paul Simon loved Disturbed's version.
You somehow got it in your head that there is SILENCE as a reaction to "babies being aborted left and right"?? What fucking planet are you living on? It is true, it is a protest song. But you are twisting the words to fit your own twisted views if that is what you take from it. It was written in the 60's, right in the middle of war protests and shortly after the assasination of JFK. So it is mostly a protest againt war and the impacts war have on society. Besides, the 60's and early 70's were the times of "free love" and all that, not really in keep with your god fearing narrow views.
Dunlops yea it's a little crazy when I've watched a reaction from someone who is like "never heard of disturbed....also never heard of this song". What kind of musical education have you had to not have heard of sound of silence?!
Anyone with a beating heart deeply reacts, in some fashion, to this video. Many seem somewhat confused as to what they are witnessing. For what it’s worth, my take is that perhaps the best way to understand is to start at the end of the video and work forward to the beginning. I believe what we saw in the last scene was taken from Greek mythology where “Charon” rows the souls of the dead across the river “Styx” into the afterlife. Substitute musical instruments for “souls” crossing over to be reunited with their sheet music... as one cannot be complete without the other. The song was originally written, and 1st played, in 1964 by Simon & Garfunkel and soon became one the greatest hits of that era. At the time it was released, crowds of us were in the streets screaming at each other in our blind ignorance about Vietnam. That same ignorance wouldn’t allow us to listen to any words but our own. Sound a bit familiar? I’m a 73 year old grandfather who did two tours on the rivers in Vietnam. We listened to the original thousands of times. This version is sung with magnitudes more depth and the visuals in the video are absolutely stunning!
Ok that is fine the problem is that you are helping breaking the point of even having generes at all. Because the facts are they are a metal band it might not be for you but you cant choose it how the genera describe itself is how you know what it is. I assume you dont classify black sabbath, judas priest or metallica as metal problem is they are metal. But if you want to be in that mood all metal is rock from the hardest of hardest to softest of softest it is all rock. The problem with you choosing what genera a band or even a song is is simple it makes the words used useless and words have one meaning to make yourself understood by other people. I am not trying to attack your opinion here this is just a thing i have noticed and it is starting to annoy me as a music fan and not 1 genera fan it is fucking hard to find good music allready and then people start seperating bands from one place adding them in to another just because of there own feelings on the matter making the whole genera thing even more confusing to follow. It will not suprise me in 10years time bands that are black metal now is considered hard rock making it even worse to find good bands.
I believe that David could sing any song and it would become a masterpiece because he is a true professional and would only do his own best talent to make it the best.
For a heavy rock artist to take a classic folk song from the 1960s and make it his own is truly amazing, he has incredible range, his power, his passion, his intensity, chills me to the core everytime I hear the song, he really is a musical genius, and makes the song more relevant today than when it was first performed.
This made me cry. When Simon and Garfunkle recorded this it was like a whispered warning. When Disturbed recorded it, it was the pain, rage and understanding of the warning not being heeded. The words were prophetic when it was written. They are now the words of stark reality. We now bow to the Gods of electronics and the silence is deafening.
Disturbed brought this song from the past to the present and he is the only one I can say has done the best job, I was there when it first came out in 1963 and disturbed reaches down into one’s soul and I cry every time I listen to this song 🎶
David Draimen named the band Disturbed as a huge Simon and Garfunkel fan, the lyric "... and disturbed the sound of silence." It's a commentary on social behavior. He met Simon a few years ago, and he was complimentary of Draimen's cover. It meant the world to him.
He went to a prestigious music school and trained his voice. I saw an interview. Not sure the name of the school. He said he always loved the song but never thought about performing it. Someone made a suggestion and it's all history! Awesome song by the group from my day, Simon and Garfunkel. This man! He took it to Heaven! I make a projection. This video/song will become thee very top song for decades! Awesome! I listen to it over and over! ♡♡♡♡
David Draiman is formally trained. He was destined for a Shamikhah until he was kicked out of Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study after he formed his first band. He later trained as a Jazz and. So he has extensive training in the vocal arts. In 1996, he graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, Philosophy, and Business Administration. He left it all when he joined Disturbed. When he did Sound of Silence he had to brush the dust off the training he had. Paul Simon even wrote David and told him he liked it.
He was Juilliard trained, the best school in the entire world, for the performing arts. He’s actually an opera singer. He did this song justice, cuz it was a huge hit for Simon and Garfunkel in the 60’s. Sorry to say I was around then.!like to hear comments of the younger generation that can appreciate a great song and singer!!
I am a 61 year old man and while I can't remember when Simon and Garfunkel's original 1964 version with only Simon's guitar or their record label's adaptation by adding other instruments to it and made a hit out of it in 1966 came out, it wasn't until about 1969 or 1970, that I started getting interested in the contemporary of the day and from then on I remember hearing this song on the radio. It wasn't until I heard Disturbed's version of the song that I started looking at the lyrics and searching for it's meaning. To me, my interpretation of the song involves both the original Simon and Garfunkel's version and Disturbed's version. I think the original was meant to warn us of what can happen to society if we didn't change our way and Disturbed's version is telling us, we have failed or are failing to heed that warning. I know that when I watch either Disturbed's official studio version or their performance of the song on Conan O'Brien it brings tears to my eyes.
David Draibin is a classically trained vocalist with a 4 octave range. He hasn't changed it. He did this song but didn't initially want to do it. But he has always had the talent, he just loves what he does so why should he sing for everyone else just because he can? I think he should keep doing what makes him happy. Kudos to Dave!
David Draiman hasn't changed his style, He has always had that voice and its done nothing but improve with time. This is coming from someone who is probably old enough to be your mother.
David Draiman....one of the best voices in Rock...awesome timber to his voice. Some people don't realize what a voice he has....UNTIL they hear this....lol. Just beautiful !
"Feel like he's starting into my soul" He is...or more accurately you are staring into your soul. This song is an archetype...it cuts brutally across all cultural BS and speaks to the humanity in you brother. Hurts so good :)
If this song impressed you...listen to their song “Darkness”. It really evokes unexpected feelings as well. David Draiman is VERY talented. Just get past the screamo!
Kristie Charlton Absolutely true! Prior to the release of the Sound of Silence cover, my long time favorite Distubed song was Darkness because I love hearing that side of David's voice.
3:34 Ok this is almost getting weird. Im not exaggerating at all when I say this. You are the 5th Reactor that ive seen say the SAME exact thing in this song. That he's staring into your soul. 4 others besides you said the same exact thing. And I even felt the same thing the first time I watched it. Craziness.
I think he never did sing like this before. He took a beautiful song and turned it into a rage. He slapped it around a little bit and pulled out the truth. Awesome is too weak to describe this version. It makes us listen and understand. I wish he would do more like this. It would be sad if he never did this again.
I believe Dave is a classically trained singer. He has an amazing voice with great range. I have listened to Disturbed's version of this song at least 100 times....and I get goose bumps every single time. If you want to react to another of their songs....try " The Light" .... it's an awesome song.
I loooove your English, and as of this lyrics, voice, message? Touching heaven, a call to our soul which tend to demand respect without deserving it because we challenge Gods work.Hey!!! Yes, I cry it.Its deep.
I'm a young man of 50 but I do remember this song . I'm the last of 5 children. Simon and garfunkel 1965 or 1966 my 64 year old brother liked it alot. political statement .
"People talking without speaking"= TEXTING "People hearing without listening" =INTERNET "prayed to the neon god they made"= SMART PHONES This was a comment from another person commenting. Damned.good analogy
They didn't make a music video for it, but look on youtube for their version of "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". All of a sudden will show you just about ten different styles of music they can play in one song.
Also, be sure to watch their live performance on Conan. NOTE: that David Draiman was really sick for the Conan live performance and I heard he was not pleased with his performance, being the perfectionist that he is I can understand why he felt that way. However, the production as a whole was amazing and his performance was EXCEPTIONAL! I loved it. So POWERFUL and EMOTIONAL! Thanks, Diane Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS Team Coco
Really liked the reaction. I feel the same way about their music. Liked some, disliked others, but cannot help but to be moved by this cover. You stated that you didn't know he could sing like that. Most people don't know, but he has a classical music background which helped him immensely in that cover.
I believe Ms. Gilliland (comment below) is correct in stating the original was a protest song. Every once in awhile even a left wing fool can get something right. Anyone with a beating heart deeply reacts, in some fashion, to this video. Many seem somewhat confused as to what they are witnessing. For what it’s worth, my take is that perhaps the best way to understand is to start at the end of the video and work forward to the beginning. I believe what we saw in the last scene was taken from Greek mythology where “Charon” rows the souls of the dead across the river “Styx” into the afterlife. Substitute musical instruments for “souls” crossing over to be reunited with their sheet music... as one cannot be complete without the other. The song was originally written, and 1st played, in 1964 by Simon & Garfunkel and soon became one the greatest hits of that era. At the time it was released, crowds of us were in the streets screaming at each other in our blind ignorance about Vietnam. That same ignorance wouldn’t allow us to listen to any words but our own. Sound a bit familiar? I’m a 73 year old grandfather who did two tours on the rivers in Vietnam. We listened to the original thousands of times. This version is sung with magnitudes more depth and the visuals in the video are absolutely stunning!
Bemused6940 I have a slightly different interpretation of the difference between the original and this one. I think Simon and Garfunkel’s serve as a warning of what could be whereas Disturb’s expresses the distraught felt that the warning was unheeded and now we’re living in the world that was foreshadowed to us.
come on people listen to what is being said not how it is being delivered, granted it needed the power behind it and I feel Disturbed did a great rendition and he is trying to tell us all to LISTEN and act to change
Like Disturbed, but with pipes like these, he really really really needs to use his voice for more songs like this as well. He could well be a mega star waiting to be unleashed on the world.
Cool as hell.Im 60 & have always enjoyed S&G original.. really didn't think it could be improved upon.Maybe that's not the corrext way to approach it---I love both equally.
I am a 70 year old great grandmother, am not a head banger, but I have watch this video over 50 times. I have watched over 20 reviewers, voice coaches composers, singer and You Tube influencers,. I never get tired of this rendition nor the folks reaction when they hear it. I have researched and found while the rest of their music is not of my style the words and meaning of the songs they perform really mean something. Thank you for giving their version of this song a listen.
David has one of the best voices in Rock/Metal. This version of this song is an artistic master piece.
Michael Palma One of the best voices period. So, is heavy metal where all the vocalists have gone?
Exactly.
Michael Palma I couldn’t of said it any better than......NO OTHER ARTIST HAS PUT A “cover” rendition on the map like David....I grew up in “60’s” -Simon & Garfunkel were great....obviously, the lyrics of change in society as a whole
Michael Palma absolutely. He’s up there with myles Kennedy and Corey Taylor
I watched an interview here on TH-cam where David talked about being in shock after he came out of the recording booth... i think he said it was a 3-4 hour session to get the final take? i could be wrong.. But he said listening to it back when finished nearly brought him to tears.
3:34 "I feel like he's staring into my soul."
You're not the only reactor to say that.
one of the greatest covers of all time, in my humble opinion
a person Bad Wolves, "Zombie"
State of Mine, "Rise"
Dude no opinion needed this is just a straight up fact like lol
Corey Sutphin Bad Wolves "Zombie" and Disturbed "Sounds of Silence" are by far my 2 favorite covers
Corinna Thompson I agree 100%.
my reaction when I first saw this cover by disturbed, I cried. that was the first time that I really understand the meaning of the song. I love them so much.
Dude...David Draiman could sing the phone book if he wanted to!!! He was classically trained. The original is sad whereas this one is just haunting...I get the chills when I hear this. 🐧🐧🐧
hahahaha! THIS is my favorite comment EVER on TH-cam! "He could sing the phone book if he wanted to".... I would listen, lol
@@francinechabot837 Me too!!! I hope that you have a wonderful and blessed day my friend and please stay safe!!! 🙂🙂 🤗🤗 🐧🐧
He's a brilliant singer but not classically trained. He used to do Jewish chants as a kid :)
@@photobyhe Thank you for the info!!! I didn't know that!!! I hope that you have a wonderful and blessed day my friend and please stay safe!!! 🙂🙂 🤗🤗 🙏🙏 🐧🐧
@@photobyhe Yes he is classically trained, it is well documented.
I’m not a huge disturbed fan. However, after hearing this rendition, I have since gone back and listened to their previous songs with a different respect for David’s vocals. It has changed my opinion on the band as a whole. A fantastic cover.
That's amazing, from anyone. Kudos to you, for giving a band another chance.
It did the same for me.
Disturbed will go down in the history books for this cover. The fact that it's getting people who aren't really disturbed fans and in some cases fans of metal to look at them in a differen't light speaks volumes about David's vocal skill.
David Draiman has an exceptional voice and classically trained...he doesn't need or use autotune. He's just awesome!!! As a Disturbed fan I'm happy that people are listening to them now. They also did a cover of "Land Of Confusion" and "Shout"...both extremely good!!! 🐧🐧
@@lutherl2350 I liked Disturbed songs, but they were never a favorite until this song.
You can always recognize David Draiman's voice.....like no other...has a warm timber to it that NO ONE else has....no matter what octave he's in...if he's singing clear as a bell or with grit. Awesome singer!!
Paul Simon wrote this in 1964. He loved this cover, and called the singer, David Draiman, to express that. Draiman was understandably touched by that!
From what I've heard, David was reluctant to do a cover of the song, because he wasn't sure he could do it justice. He left it open to popular opinion, and they won out, so he gave it everything he could. What we got is amazing. ^_^
That was so awesome that Paul Simon loved it. Not a lot of artists would do that
Tiffany McConkey Simon actually shared this cover on all his social media, the only time he’s ever done that for a cover of this song. Draiman said later that he was invited to a party to meet Simon in person
I have heard this version at least 100 times and every time it gives me goose bumps. My favorite version by far, including the original.
Same here. Sometimes my goosebumps get goosebumps :-) The original by Simon and Garfunkel has more of a folk sound to it.
Only 100? You're a newbie then my friend!
@@stevehughes6627 I've listened to this thousand times
Dude, you cannot make assumptions about metal singers. MANY of them are ridiculously talented vocalists. Metal as a genre is simply a raw, untamed expression of emotion, from from depression and anxiety to rage and fear.
The ones that last have to be. It takes a great deal of training and practice to be able to do the growling distorted vocal style without damaging your vocal chords. Even David said he'd had to get some more voice training to be able to do a sustained vibrato while doing that which he used in this song.
He was classically trained. He's an amazing vocalist.
David Draiman is one of the best rock voices of all time, he's also a classically trained singer, so he knows what he's doing, he can create a soft warm beautiful place to take you too then in the next moment he can blow your mind with his power & emotional range. Also this is the greatest cover of all time, the song was written by Simon & Garfunkel in the 60's & will forever be one of the greatest songs ever written!
David Draiman has a trained voice and it shows as he transitions from his low tones up through his head voice, through the distorted "metal" voice and right back into the lush soft tones at the end. A lot of musicians that people are wowed by actually have put in a lot of work behind the scenes!
2:32 he says "I can't imagine Disturbed doing this type of song"...in my head I'm saying give it 15 more seconds until you are blown away!!!
Fun fact: Disturbed: Sound Of Silence(Live on Conan) was nominated on 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (2016) for Best Rock Performance. That's how good this song is.. 👍👍
I've found that some of the best songs like this (ballads and the like) are done by Heavy Metal groups... They know how to impact the audience with their instruments, their lyrics, and their emotion. Nice reaction.
Nothing Else Matters...Metallica
William Roop is a
Great observation :) I agree
If you listen to a lot of heavy metal performed with classical instruments only, it translates very well. Sort of Eastern European sounding to me. Check out Apocalyptica's covers of Metallica.
november rain, over a billion views
David Draiman is one of *THE BEST* male singers out there.
Rayna Brent Smith is up there as well
Will Lyon
True.. I had the luck to see Shinedown as opening act to Disturbed..
I think a lot of people only think of Disturbed as "The Sickness" and totally miss out on their later albums where David Draiman really shows his vocal ability.
Everyone who does a reaction video either wants to know who disturbed is or can't believe he could sing so well. I'm 57 and I've loved them for years. This is probably the most amazing cover I've ever heard. I'm sure it gave Simon and Garfunkel goosebumps listening to it.
Johnny Cash's cover of hurt I think still tops it but this is an excellent cover, too.
HotPeridot I turned my son on to Disturbed! lol
I'm 61! I have loved them from the first time I heard them!
The lead singer David Draiman is a legit vocalist with a vocal range somewhere between 4 and 5 octaves. 4 Octaves 1/2 note to be exact. (Bb1 to B5)
He's classically trained, I think?
@@bibiak87 Trained to be a Jewish Cantor
Just so you are awear David Draiman is classically trained in opera, so yes the guy can really sing it's just that he is a metal head.
Maximus Haughton He also trained as a cantor. What a gift.
What a singer. I almost wish they would use some of that a bit more in their metal music? Really show his powerful voice. Not only the screamer
WingsOfAnarchy, same here! I love metal, but lately my focus has gone overseas for it. But with this, Disturbed is BACK! YEAH!
David Is a true musician with an amazing vocal range
Ditto, not a heavy metal fan...but disturbed is so beyond just heavy metal, and he proves it with this song...Brilliant!
At 1:51 "I didn't realise this guy could sing so well" oh you just wait til he starts singing for real ;)
K_A 😂 I said the same thing
He hadn´t even started...
I said buckle up after he said that
4:10 Dave reaches 6th gear...
rpms are well into the red...
4:32
all 4 turbos are spooled up...
nothing but miles of flat, straight track ahead
4:52 foot off the gas...
coasting...
David Draiman was heasatan about doing this cover because he had such respect for Simon and Garfunkel. He owned the song and gave it a new life. At the end of the day look at the artists that today's star give respect to. It's music from these past generations that inspired what we listen to today
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Take it from this 75 year old grandmother who was around for the original of this song, this is how I believe this song was meant to be sung. It is a protest song, full of anger as it well should be. I actually use this song as a back ground when in prayer for The things going on in this world to day, Silence like a cancer grows, wow, could not have said it better myself, silence to political correctness, and corruption of our God given Governments, silence to babies being aborteded right and left. So yes Disturbed keep on disturbing the norm, it needs disturbing.
That's very well said, and I thank you for the comment. At 28 years old, I'm often curious about what previous generations think of some of these cover songs. This song in particular seems to get a favorable response among those who knew the original. Hard rock/metal artists generally must entertain the idea of making softer songs with great discretion. Many bands known for a particularly heavy sound or content often finds themselves negatively criticized for dulling their edge. Disturbed seems to have preserved the quality of S and G's work while simultaneously appealing to original Disturbed fans and then some. That's something few have ever achieved.
Agree from a 72 year old grandma. But still love the S&G version.
My mom said the same thing. Disturbed sang it as it was intended. Although I can’t say I agree with your complete interpretation. However, isn’t that what a well written song is intended to do? We interpret it in a way that is most meaningful to us. It’s really cool to see such an amazingly penned song back with new life to touch so many other lives.
Carla, Disturbed did another cover of well known group named Genesis. They did "Land Of Confusion". I know you don't followed their other songs. David Draiman was apprehensive of singing this classic that was suggested by other member of Disturbed. Plus, Paul Simon loved Disturbed's version.
You somehow got it in your head that there is SILENCE as a reaction to "babies being aborted left and right"??
What fucking planet are you living on?
It is true, it is a protest song. But you are twisting the words to fit your own twisted views if that is what you take from it. It was written in the 60's, right in the middle of war protests and shortly after the assasination of JFK. So it is mostly a protest againt war and the impacts war have on society.
Besides, the 60's and early 70's were the times of "free love" and all that, not really in keep with your god fearing narrow views.
Very good reaction. My wife said the same thing watching video on the big screen. He looked into my soul. I wished I'd recorded her reaction 😁
I’m genuinely surprised when people haven’t heard this song it’s fucking amazing
Dunlops yea it's a little crazy when I've watched a reaction from someone who is like "never heard of disturbed....also never heard of this song". What kind of musical education have you had to not have heard of sound of silence?!
I'm surprised people like it. It's fucking shit.
Dunlops I heard it for the first time about 6 months ago. Totally blown away. I’ve listened to it about 50 times since.
Anyone with a beating heart deeply reacts, in some fashion, to this video. Many seem somewhat confused as to what they are witnessing. For what it’s worth, my take is that perhaps the best way to understand is to start at the end of the video and work forward to the beginning. I believe what we saw in the last scene was taken from Greek mythology where “Charon” rows the souls of the dead across the river “Styx” into the afterlife. Substitute musical instruments for “souls” crossing over to be reunited with their sheet music... as one cannot be complete without the other. The song was originally written, and 1st played, in 1964 by Simon & Garfunkel and soon became one the greatest hits of that era. At the time it was released, crowds of us were in the streets screaming at each other in our blind ignorance about Vietnam. That same ignorance wouldn’t allow us to listen to any words but our own. Sound a bit familiar? I’m a 73 year old grandfather who did two tours on the rivers in Vietnam. We listened to the original thousands of times. This version is sung with magnitudes more depth and the visuals in the video are absolutely stunning!
Bemused6940 , thanks for everything.
Disturb is a solid hard rock band. They love doing covers of there favorite songs.
Why are you calling them hard rock band? (i am starting to hate how music generes seem to depend on who you talk to)
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Because I don't think they are heavy enough. Don't get me wrong like there music I just don't classifie them as " metal " .
Ok that is fine the problem is that you are helping breaking the point of even having generes at all.
Because the facts are they are a metal band it might not be for you but you cant choose it how the genera describe itself is how you know what it is.
I assume you dont classify black sabbath, judas priest or metallica as metal problem is they are metal.
But if you want to be in that mood all metal is rock from the hardest of hardest to softest of softest it is all rock.
The problem with you choosing what genera a band or even a song is is simple it makes the words used useless and words have one meaning to make yourself understood by other people.
I am not trying to attack your opinion here this is just a thing i have noticed and it is starting to annoy me as a music fan and not 1 genera fan it is fucking hard to find good music allready and then people start seperating bands from one place adding them in to another just because of there own feelings on the matter making the whole genera thing even more confusing to follow.
It will not suprise me in 10years time bands that are black metal now is considered hard rock making it even worse to find good bands.
They are metal...and damn good ones at that!!! 🐧🐧
David is a classically trained baritone, and a good one at that. He has superb voice control.
it is now at 537,000,000 views, just shows the power that song has, and Draiman's voice makes it even more so.
this will teach you NOT to judge a book by it's cover. nd he can also sing this acapella
I believe that David could sing any song and it would become a masterpiece because he is a true professional and would only do his own best talent to make it the best.
For a heavy rock artist to take a classic folk song from the 1960s and make it his own is truly amazing, he has incredible range, his power, his passion, his intensity, chills me to the core everytime I hear the song, he really is a musical genius, and makes the song more relevant today than when it was first performed.
This made me cry. When Simon and Garfunkle recorded this it was like a whispered warning. When Disturbed recorded it, it was the pain, rage and understanding of the warning not being heeded.
The words were prophetic when it was written. They are now the words of stark reality. We now bow to the Gods of electronics and the silence is deafening.
Disturbed brought this song from the past to the present and he is the only one I can say has done the best job, I was there when it first came out in 1963 and disturbed reaches down into one’s soul and I cry every time I listen to this song 🎶
Dude he was classically trained
David Draimen named the band Disturbed as a huge Simon and Garfunkel fan, the lyric "... and disturbed the sound of silence." It's a commentary on social behavior. He met Simon a few years ago, and he was complimentary of Draimen's cover. It meant the world to him.
He went to a prestigious music school and trained his voice. I saw an interview. Not sure the name of the school. He said he always loved the song but never thought about performing it. Someone made a suggestion and it's all history! Awesome song by the group from my day, Simon and Garfunkel. This man! He took it to Heaven! I make a projection. This video/song will become thee very top song for decades! Awesome! I listen to it over and over! ♡♡♡♡
I love when people know Disturbed well enough to be thrown through a loop by this.
David Draiman is formally trained. He was destined for a Shamikhah until he was kicked out of Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study after he formed his first band. He later trained as a Jazz and. So he has extensive training in the vocal arts. In 1996, he graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, Philosophy, and Business Administration. He left it all when he joined Disturbed. When he did Sound of Silence he had to brush the dust off the training he had. Paul Simon even wrote David and told him he liked it.
Also listen to BAD WOLVES' interpretation of "Zombie" as a tribute to the lead singer of Cranberries who died the beginning of 2018 - it is excellent.
Lynette Rall she was supposed to put vocals on their track when she was found dead. Makes it even more sad
He was Juilliard trained, the best school in the entire world, for the performing arts. He’s actually an opera singer. He did this song justice, cuz it was a huge hit for Simon and Garfunkel in the 60’s. Sorry to say I was around then.!like to hear comments of the younger generation that can appreciate a great song and singer!!
Hrs a classically trained Jewish Canter, he even trained in Isreal! So yes he cam reach your soul!
I am a 61 year old man and while I can't remember when Simon and Garfunkel's original 1964 version with only Simon's guitar or their record label's adaptation by adding other instruments to it and made a hit out of it in 1966 came out, it wasn't until about 1969 or 1970, that I started getting interested in the contemporary of the day and from then on I remember hearing this song on the radio.
It wasn't until I heard Disturbed's version of the song that I started looking at the lyrics and searching for it's meaning. To me, my interpretation of the song involves both the original Simon and Garfunkel's version and Disturbed's version.
I think the original was meant to warn us of what can happen to society if we didn't change our way and Disturbed's version is telling us, we have failed or are failing to heed that warning.
I know that when I watch either Disturbed's official studio version or their performance of the song on Conan O'Brien it brings tears to my eyes.
David Draibin is a classically trained vocalist with a 4 octave range. He hasn't changed it. He did this song but didn't initially want to do it. But he has always had the talent, he just loves what he does so why should he sing for everyone else just because he can? I think he should keep doing what makes him happy. Kudos to Dave!
David Draiman hasn't changed his style, He has always had that voice and its done nothing but improve with time. This is coming from someone who is probably old enough to be your mother.
If you didnt think he could sing like this youve never heard Disturbed before. Great song, but thats what he does. Dave kills it
the man puts his love and heart into his song s, love you David..
David is classically trained, so he has incredible range and a beautiful voice. Alot of people think oh metal. But he has an incredible talent.
Every time I listen to this song, something gets in my eye. Thanks for the video.
David Draiman....one of the best voices in Rock...awesome timber to his voice. Some people don't realize what a voice he has....UNTIL they hear this....lol. Just beautiful !
Incredible song!!! Disturbed absolutely CRUSHED IT!!! Well done boys.
Surprised that there are no real comments on the video. It's superb. Simply superb.
The Greatest & yet Saddest thing of all...
Is how it Still reflects what's going on in the world, especially the US after 50+ yrs!!!
"Feel like he's starting into my soul"
He is...or more accurately you are staring into your soul. This song is an archetype...it cuts brutally across all cultural BS and speaks to the humanity in you brother.
Hurts so good :)
Great response! Yep no words. What a voice. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
Loved your reaction! Three other Reactors, have said, he's looking in my soul. Your the 4th. Haunting song.
If this song impressed you...listen to their song “Darkness”. It really evokes unexpected feelings as well. David Draiman is VERY talented. Just get past the screamo!
Kristie Charlton Yes! Finally someone who actually knows that song, and don't just think this is there only "soft" song.
Kristie Charlton Absolutely true! Prior to the release of the Sound of Silence cover, my long time favorite Distubed song was Darkness because I love hearing that side of David's voice.
Yeees!!!
I'm late, but I love darkness as well. He is soooooo talented
you are amongst millions that have had their souls shaken
He is a classically trained Cantor for his synagogues growing up. His grandfather was lead Cantor in Israel
3:34 Ok this is almost getting weird. Im not exaggerating at all when I say this. You are the 5th Reactor that ive seen say the SAME exact thing in this song. That he's staring into your soul. 4 others besides you said the same exact thing. And I even felt the same thing the first time I watched it. Craziness.
I think he never did sing like this before. He took a beautiful song and turned it into a rage. He slapped it around a little bit and pulled out the truth. Awesome is too weak to describe this version. It makes us listen and understand. I wish he would do more like this. It would be sad if he never did this again.
I believe Dave is a classically trained singer. He has an amazing voice with great range.
I have listened to Disturbed's version of this song at least 100 times....and I get goose bumps every single time.
If you want to react to another of their songs....try " The Light" .... it's an awesome song.
One of the best songs ever, one of the best vocalists ever. Best combo.
I loooove your English, and as of this lyrics, voice, message? Touching heaven, a call to our soul which tend to demand respect without deserving it because we challenge Gods work.Hey!!! Yes, I cry it.Its deep.
Watch us walking around with our mobile phones, speaking without talking, hearing without listening, bowing to our little neon gods....
I'm a young man of 50 but I do remember this song . I'm the last of 5 children. Simon and garfunkel 1965 or 1966 my 64 year old brother liked it alot. political statement .
David Draiman is a classically trained baritone. Genius vocalist.
he's a nimble baritone who was trained as a cantor, and he can sing rings around 90% of the people recording today.
"People talking without speaking"= TEXTING
"People hearing without listening" =INTERNET
"prayed to the neon god they made"= SMART PHONES
This was a comment from another person commenting. Damned.good analogy
This man's voice goes right into your soul!!! Tears and goosebumps everytime!!! Song is EPIC!!!
This guy has an operatic background his an awesome singer
It's hauntingly beautiful. David has one of the most powerful voices out there.
They didn't make a music video for it, but look on youtube for their version of "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". All of a sudden will show you just about ten different styles of music they can play in one song.
David Draiman was classically trained as a vocalist. He's talented enough to be singing on Broadway. Love this song, David, and Disturbed!
1:52 - "I didn't realize this guy could sing so well." David Draiman: "Hold my beer..."
Also, be sure to watch their live performance on Conan. NOTE: that David Draiman was really sick for the Conan live performance and I heard he was not pleased with his performance, being the perfectionist that he is I can understand why he felt that way. However, the production as a whole was amazing and his performance was EXCEPTIONAL! I loved it. So POWERFUL and EMOTIONAL! Thanks, Diane
Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS
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"Beer worthy!" LOL, feicin mighty barometer of worthiness catch phrase right there :D
rubitoblondie lol I always chug a beer if it's worthy.....This song got a nice cold refreshing beer straight to the stomach
Disturbed's version is the best!
The cover was so good that Paul Simon in an interview couldn't say enough about it
I seen Disturbed last Summer and OMG I live their version of this song!!!! 😍😍😍
you said it, it was like he was staring in our souls.
You've been missing out dude. You just listened to the best cover of ALL TIME.
Half a billion views cant be wrong .
if you didn't know he could sing like this you haven't listened enough to Disturbed lmao, his singing style has always been like this
Really liked the reaction. I feel the same way about their music. Liked some, disliked others, but cannot help but to be moved by this cover. You stated that you didn't know he could sing like that. Most people don't know, but he has a classical music background which helped him immensely in that cover.
I believe Ms. Gilliland (comment below) is correct in stating the original was a protest song. Every once in awhile even a left wing fool can get something right. Anyone with a beating heart deeply reacts, in some fashion, to this video. Many seem somewhat confused as to what they are witnessing. For what it’s worth, my take is that perhaps the best way to understand is to start at the end of the video and work forward to the beginning. I believe what we saw in the last scene was taken from Greek mythology where “Charon” rows the souls of the dead across the river “Styx” into the afterlife. Substitute musical instruments for “souls” crossing over to be reunited with their sheet music... as one cannot be complete without the other. The song was originally written, and 1st played, in 1964 by Simon & Garfunkel and soon became one the greatest hits of that era. At the time it was released, crowds of us were in the streets screaming at each other in our blind ignorance about Vietnam. That same ignorance wouldn’t allow us to listen to any words but our own. Sound a bit familiar? I’m a 73 year old grandfather who did two tours on the rivers in Vietnam. We listened to the original thousands of times. This version is sung with magnitudes more depth and the visuals in the video are absolutely stunning!
Bemused6940 I have a slightly different interpretation of the difference between the original and this one. I think Simon and Garfunkel’s serve as a warning of what could be whereas Disturb’s expresses the distraught felt that the warning was unheeded and now we’re living in the world that was foreshadowed to us.
This song couldn't been redone at a better time in history.
Brilliant song, brilliant commentary. Draiman is a genius!
Yes it is , and on that same note ,must hear Floor Jansen and Henk Poort " Phantom of the Opera. That will blow your mind
come on people listen to what is being said not how it is being delivered, granted it needed the power behind it and I feel Disturbed did a great rendition and he is trying to tell us all to LISTEN and act to change
I too was never a fan, but this song changed me. I am a huge fan now. Much more powerful than the original
Yeah, David has been holding out on us all, haha...
Like Disturbed, but with pipes like these, he really really really needs to use his voice for more songs like this as well. He could well be a mega star waiting to be unleashed on the world.
Cool as hell.Im 60 & have always enjoyed S&G original.. really didn't think it could be improved upon.Maybe that's not the corrext way to approach it---I love both equally.
No more earphones! You will miss all of the bass lol. Nowhere near as epic. Get some headphones!
His voice is so awesome and powerful. You can tell that he is feeling every word that he is singing
BTW, He has a relative (great grandfather maybe) was a Cantor. That's where the voice and range come from.
The original was written and sang by Simon and Garfunkel in 1964.