Seeing your expressions during this version of the song was priceless. I am curious how many times did you listen to it afterwards? I believe his version and voice makes this song unconditional perfection!
Maybe he's tongue tied? However you never give that recommendation... you should know this if it involves the mouth and tongue. It's all about singing appropriately which many cannot do with this fallacies
Who knew he had such a beautiful voice right? One of my all time favorite songs .. and a rare occasion where the remake is better than the original on my humble opinion
Apparently Paul Simon told Disturbed that they sang it with the emotion it truly deserves, and that he loved it. Big compliment right there, most artists aren't too thrilled with covers.
@Austin Kilgore no, humble would be like "Yeah it has a meaning, its like this." almost every song has some kind of meaning. There was no big "Wake up people you are ruining everything and this is a warning" meaning to this song
Fully agree. Im not into growling, but this gives it an aggressive note to it that makes the song interesting and fascinating to listen to. So much emotions passing, it gives me goosebumps. The original never got to me, except i always switch to a diffent radio channel 😅. Dont like the housy remix that is in the charts right now.
I would venture to say that covers almost universally are better than the originals… originals that either never reached their full potential, or simply needed a layer of sheen on top to bring them to greatness. This for sure, is a case of the former … Dave’s vocals were exactly what was needed for the lyrics of this song. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@-KingOfKhaos I would agree so long as we understand that we are talking about the kind of covers that are break out songs on their own. Go into any concert and there is a good chance the singer is going to do a cover of one or two of her favourite songs. That is fine and all but rarely better then the original. But if you go through the effort of producing a cover (by which I mean you take it to the studio with a producer and the whole works) it is generally because you see a significant way to improve on it in some manner and odds are good it will be better then the original.
The original version of this song comes across as a warning to the future...Disturbed's version is a realisation that it has all come true and we didn't heed the warning. Simply breath taking
This woman is so fascinating. Just watching her facial expressions it does something to you. She almost helps you take in another element or depth of what you're listening to.
The fact she's a trained professional and coach, coupled with her extremely transparent facial expressions gives you so much more information on what she's feeling and what she finds interesting etc etc
Something that always bugged me about S&G's version that always bugged me was that it sounds oddly happy? It's something you could bob your head to or something you'd fall asleep to. Disturbed's version feels more like a gut punch. Originally a warning, and now anger that it was ignored.
@@elijiah4631 I do like songs that follow that theme usually, upbeat but the lyrics are darker than you would realise, however for such a monumental song I agree that it was the wrong direction.
@@elijiah4631 The times were different. The early 60s was a time of folk music, just coming out of an era of classic pop. I don't think this version would have been successful then, but man is it powerful now!
the fact that he waits for that emotion to build for 3 minutes before growling for the first time is what sells it, in my opinion, and he sells it very well indeed.
She genuinely looks like she’s a freak. Her reaction totally creeped me out. This is a beautiful and amazing song. But her facial expressions during the song were so exaggerated that it just comes off as faking it.
I took many years of vocal lessons, she is really listening to the song. I still get frisson every time I hear this version. As someone who can appreciate musical talent, she is likely not faking and actually feeling this song.
Her expressions are priceless, they are in every video visible, in some, like here, more than the other videos. She is so cartoon-ish because of it, like some cartoon character when expressing emotions, because human naturally can't express emotions that well, so in anime and cartoons characters express their emotions very visibly and making it very obvious. Usually you wont see people like her doing such facial emotional expressions. She is a rare being. :D
I think maybe something some people don't get is that not all singing is meant to be "pretty" and "likable", and that not all beauty is "nice" and "correct". Or even further, that not all anger is bad or wrong either. This cover is really an excellent showcase of one way of "what angry growling is for", because it shows us an emotional story that wouldn't be complete without anger: It begins in loss and grief at the dearth of communication and connection, which is shown in the abandoned and destroyed instruments and desolate landscapes, and perfectly mirrored in the tender, grieving clean vocals. Humankind is shown as disconnected and lost. The singer(and the band) then attempts to get people to listen to eachother, and to hear the message. But when the message falls to deaf ears, instead of falling back to despair, quietness and acquiescence, they dig into their fury. They won't accept and give up humanity to the worship of money and consumption (the neon god), but *demands* to be heard, *demands* to break through. In essence, the message to me is that culture, music and humanity have to shake themselves free, even by anger, to find themselves, find eachother, to live for eachother and not for neon lights. And David takes us through from those emotions of sorrow and loss, through the build up of hope and confidence, up to a crescendo of anger - and finally back to the calm of a new possibility as the musicians arrive with their songs. And in this context the distorted singing is an absolutely incredible way to convey that emotion. I'd say this is an excellent "gateway" for people who "don't get why people would listen to such ugly things". This is why.
I love when metal singers do more tradition, lyric pieces. I feel like the rasp they develop in their voices from their own genre brings a really new depth and flavor to other genres. This is a perfect example.
there is just something about watching people who truly love what they do and getting excited about that said thing. The joy she has from music and good vocals and song in general is very beautiful.
I love when people respect a good song even if the song is not even in their genre, kind of like how jonny cash covered NIN hurt because of how well written it was.
I am 63 years old now. Heard the original when I was a kid. S&G did it to perfection then. Decades go by and all that's changed are the faces and the names, while the silence has only deepened. And this mans voice reflects that deeper frustration perfectly. I wouldn't change a thing... Its perfection exactly as he's done it.
I love the band and the song so I've seen A LOT of vocal coaches review this song and the comments are so spot on. Someone made the comment that the original version was a warning and this version was a call to arms as the warning was ignored. That captured the essence of both songs to me.
My dad in a similar age bracket, rolled his eyes when my brother told him about this song by 'Disturbed' (and almost didntwant to hear it. now its his favorite song.
Simon and Garfunkel have given us some of the best written music humanity will ever see... But so frequently they have not been the correct artist to capture the best, most definitive, most expressive, version of their own song.
"Paul Simon told David that it was HIS song now - what a fabulous compliment!!!!!" No he didn't say that; its just another internet myth. However, Paul Simon did comment positively about Disturbed's version, and placed a link to it on his website.
@@theziggy1342for me, Simon and Garfunkel are up there with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson; I love their songs, but I love them more when someone else is singing them, lol
Same here. I consider this one of my “sanity songs”, in that however bad my mentality is, this song makes me feel like a human again; and therefore grounds me.
Something funny, my father showed me this song as the best cover he has ever heard and I finally got to say to him "you remember the time you stormed upstairs, pulled the CD out of my stereo and snapped it into shards (albeit the outro to Down With the Sickness) claiming it was evil?....this is the same band".
Watching her expressions, it looks like she's enjoying a personal concert in her head. It's like she was born deaf, had an operation and now she's listening to sound for the very first time and we're witnessing her falling in love with music.
The mix of genuine discovery for something new and authentic pleasure on her expressions while listening to the cover makes you realize how powerful a good performance can be, even to a professional.
As I've once read: "S&G's song represents a warning, and the Disturbed's version represents the rage of the warning being ignored" and I couldn't put that in better words
I was just looking for where I had read that comment before too but there has been so many new comments on that video that it would take me forever to find it. I think that was a perfect quote for a perfect song. Absolutely perfect.
As was once read, I now reciprocate: "Garfunkel's version represents a warning, while Disturbed's version represents rage since the warning was ignored."
In 2016, my youngest brother had "discovered" this version and I remember him raving about it. Soon after he unexpectedly died in his sleep of heart arrhythmia. We played it at his funeral. I think this is the first time that I have listened to this song in almost 7 years. 😥
David's range is absolutely insane. That line of "and the people bowed and prayed" gives me chills everytime because of how seemlessly that grit is carried in
(not a professional so excuse my poor wording) Whenever he transitions between sustained low, smooth tones and sustained higher, louder, more distorted tones, I definitely get chills, in both this song and Down with the Sickness. I especially like his violent change of tone during the line "Suddenly it changes, violently it changes"...not sure what that's called but like...discriptive lyrics? They describe a change in the music or in this case, the tone.
David is the musical definition of never judge a book by its cover. He can put together a beautiful melodic performance or do 5 minutes of growling and animalistic rage.
I saw disturbed in 2009 and 2019, and it was like seeing two different bands. 2009 it was straight up metal, 2019, the only true metal sound was from 3 or 4 songs out of a 2 hour set
I absolutely love the fact she listens, hears and feels everything, the way her face lights up with never ending micro expressions. Her eyes almost seem to dance with his voice. Great reaction, very well done!
I've been going through some of your older stuff. First time for you, first time for me. (I'm 70) Watching your reaction to songs of my youth just thrills me. But this rendition of The Sounds of Silence, and your facial reactions to it, had me almost in tears.......WTF. The absolute joy that you get from these songs is truly astounding. Not very many people see the real healing properties of music of all kinds. Keep doing what you do!
An utterly unique masterpiece of transformative insight. It transforms Paul Simon's wistful and melancholy performance into raging prophesy of apocalypse.
Most people don't realize the fact how incredibly good metal singers really are !!! this is just one example and what great cover of one of the most beloved songs in music history !!
They're rock opera metal imho it takes very talented individuals to perform on this level. Too bad some waste that talent (nickelback especially go look up some live covers man's actually talented)
@@mattclark4151 I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that 🤣🤣 some of her expressions make me think her brain is going "Oh god that voice is sooo hot"
One of my favorite covers of all time. How they stay so true to the original and still completely make it their own. The haunting power is amazing! Best cover of any song ever!
What he put in to that was his whole soul. You can feel it all the way down to your bone marrow. Paul Simon said to david when hearing the cover- "My song was a warning. Your song is the rage because the warning was ignored. It is your song now. Not mine"
I looked into this, but honestly I've not been able to find a direct quote from him saying this. And that doesn't mean that he didn't, just that I can't find any evidence of it.
I feel like if Paul had said this, David would have mentioned it in this video? th-cam.com/video/ntNfwoKD0XA/w-d-xo.html I also am not saying Paul did not say what you wrote, but it seems he was quite taken with the cover.
holy moley, this girl knows how to use language effectively, describing with such exact word usage, but moreover she so quickly identifies such meaningful analysis! coolness.
This singer sounds like an opera singer to me with the power and emotion in his voice. The first time I heard this version by Disturbed, it was on a late night show. I was frozen in front of the tv for the whole performance.
I’ve heard this song four or five dozen times now. “And the people bowed and prayed … to the neon god they made” gives me goosebumps every single time. Brilliant.
Still, this cover still brings me to tears. It is what this beautiful song deserved all these years. Thank You Disturbed , gorgeous, moving, powerful. This is the last song I will hear today, but such a kiss of good fortune indeed. Thank You.
She was cute to begin with, then after watching her reactions and facial expressions, I thought they made her seem ever more adorable. I'm definitely in love with her.
May I just say that I absolutely love that as you're watching this video, and many others too, you're emotions are clearly written on your face and if something fascinates you it shows also. I can tell music truly is your passion so thank you for sharing that love of music with the rest of us
no jesus crist stop. This comment is on every single reaction and theres always one or two people that come by to tell you you were wrong. Simon outright denounced this theory. People claim he said this and he NEVER did. its just an internet myth.
I was just about to say this! The way her eyes go wide at 1:46 and her slight smile at 1:53 is so telling. Those are obviously the expressions of someone whose expectations were completely blown away with this cover. Seeing her emotions at those two examples invoked the same emotions in me, even after listening to this for the millionth time.
I could watch this over and over just to see her face. So pretty and sweet as her face lights up and changes throughout the song. She appears to be a very innocent and sweet soul.
Agreed! I was absolutely giggling with happy delight at how happy she looked, because seeing someone obviously enjoy and appreciate something so much just gives me happy goosebumps of my own(entirely separate from the goosebumps from the song). Just watching her vibe with it was so wholesome.
I love how articulate she is, especially when noting and explaining what techniques he is employing. Her enthusiasm and joy in her reactions are truly genuine.
That's cool. I didn't know that. I like when singers do covers of really older songs & the original singers/writer gives the cover singer credit by signing off on it. Like when NIN gave "Hurt" to Johnny Cash. I also love when these covers come out & all these younger people think it's something new. Lol
I totally agree! It appeared somewhat orgasmic to her. With every word it was almost like a little push every time until the end and then it let go all at once. Loved it.
If I wanted to try to raise the dead....well David, I would insist you tag along. We scream we weep, and we feel so grateful you make the sounds we simply can't .😅
I only wish my father got to hear this before he passed away. He loved S&G, with this being his 2nd favourite song (I Am A Rock his favourite). He was also a big, big Opera fan and particularly enjoyed Pavarotti + Dame Joan Surherland. He would have loved, loved hearing this cover and I can see him now, eyes closed, conducting the music, with a joyous expression on his face while he experienced the music with all his senses. Makes me want to smile and cry at the same time. Thank you Elizabeth for reminding me of how people can truly experience music in this way, your reaction, expressions and analytical insight were amazing!
I love how he takes a Bass-Baritone voice and uses it to bring life to the song! It is like he is pouring every bit of pain, hurt, and rage he has experienced in his life. I like the original. I LOVE this version! Simply a beautiful!
@@joeadrian2860 I saw one of these ladies who are trained classically who do these blogs say his voice was auto tuned! I really like this gurl here. She hears the cool stuff! Like the actual silence in beginning.
I came across this cover song last night for the first time. I cannot stop listening and watching the video over and over. I am so glad that I listened to this woman’s professional take on this. I learned things I never knew. Everything she touched on put words to what my senses were feeling that I could not express. The message in the video is beautiful and perfect to the message of the song. You can feel every detail.
The first time I heard it, it made me feel the same effect. It was the only song I listened to for many days. I barely remember listening to the original song as a toddler, and despite I didn't even know English-speaking, it became one of my favourite songs of all time for many years until I almost forgot it without even understanding the meaning of the lyrics. But, when I heard the Disturbed version, it disturbed my memories and knowing English at the time, I could understand the lyrics and feel what that amazing voice and the softness, the determination, the stoicism and the anger wanted to tell all of us. And that's how the same, and at the same time, a totally different song became one of my favourite songs of all time, for the second time in my life
It's basically a master class in how to do a cover. Faithful to the feel of the original, but, with it's own uniqueness. It's theirs enough so you can't mistake it for the original.
It's also respectful to the original and at the same time an evolution of it. So much so that the original writer actually wrote to the cover artist to praise the cover.
100% agree, a perfect example what makes a good cover: Respect the original and it's message. Add your own style, but not too much. What is "not too much" strongly depends on the song.
True, you have some covers or "interpretations" that bring a whole new meaning to lyrics, a new depth and sometimes they are even more rich than the original without taking away the value. It's what I think about sweet dreams by marylin manson or imagine by a perfect circle... It takes really a lot of genius to make those arrangements and end with a tribute.
It doesn't matter how many times I hear this version of the song, I'm always moved to tears. I can feel the pressure and weight of it in my chest, it's so beautiful
Watching her react to music is like the joy you see in a Childs face when they open presents on Christmas. She is a lovely lady and a joy to watch react. She has such a deep understanding of vocals.
My daughter was 3 and a half when this was first released... She begged me to play it on repeat. I grew up listening to the original, but this one hits the soul and stays there.
@@steveburton5825 She does not get power in songs. She gets the technical aspects of his voice and how that lends itself to evoke the feeling of power in the listener. I'm a male. When I listen to this song and think of what David is describing I weep in both joy and sadness. It is immense, insurmountable and incredible. His voice feels unbelievably powerful. She is describing why his voice sounds that way. Her brain doesn't hear with emotion, its her job to technically break down 'why' something does what it does and to promote you to do what you want to do, to achieve the effect you want, in your voice. David 'seems' to be doing it with shear force of will. Its just slight of ...vocal cords... She explains that wonderfully.
@@steveburton5825 disagreed. with these videos, i like frequent pauses and detailed analysis. if i want to hear a play through, i search the song and listen to it.
QUOTE TAKEN FROM REDDIT: "In April 2016, Paul Simon endorsed the cover. Additionally, on April 1, Simon sent Draiman an email praising Disturbed's performance of the rendition on American talk show Conan. Simon wrote, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." Draiman responded, "Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words. We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful."
He was quite ill when he debuted this live on Conan. I was Gobsmacked. Phenomenal. It hits in a brutal beautiful way. It F****S with your emotions in a way that you can’t process it all at once! Unmatched!
Here youtube, This is what you call a damn reaction. She adds like 15 minutes of content to the video instead of other people who basically stare at the video and barely react to the video at all. Its very pleasing to see a REAL reaction video on youtube. Ty for that!
Here are some other channels that are pretty good that have reviewed the same song: th-cam.com/video/bVRydgArqUs/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lKGrudc33Ak/w-d-xo.html
When his voice breaks into distortion gives me instant goosebumps. So much emotion released that had been slowly building up through the minutes before. Original song is good, this cover is fantastic.
Agreed. Goosebumps on top of goosebumps. Not to mention that last “sound” and how he holds it out there to include that echo….. damn. David forced us to finally listen to these lyrics.
So much thought and passion in his voice. He sings the high notes clean just as well as he sings the same high notes with such conviction, feeling, and emotion.
I love how she starts out with trepidation: "I am a little bit anxious by what Disturbed is going to do with it. Followed by 9-minutes-worth of her consensually letting Disturbed make slow and deep love to her ears, and her expressions showing it.
Some would dare to say very orgasmic. At lest I know it was for me the first time I heard the live version Very enjoyable to see her react to this voice
Caught a flight with the band last month and was blown away that David was so open and happy to chat. An absolute gentleman and so grounded. Would not associate him with the music they play if you met him for the first time. Total respect.
@@KackWORSTFan86 yes, THE bruce dickinson. he puts his pants on just like everybody else, one leg at a time. the only difference is, when he's done he makes gold records.
David actually has a deep passion for"The Sound of Silence", & it comes out in his voice. He's actually wanted to cover it, for years, but was so obsessed with doing it perfect, that he didn't want to do it until he was convinced that he could do it the proper justice. Way to go! It was a home run!
He said that he decided "Let me put that out of my head" when it was first suggested. That was until their producer, Kevin Churko, came up with that piano that starts off the song that David, after recording for the day, decided to go back into the booth to see what they could do... Long story short, after three hours in the booth for that song, the longest in his career, they found the best take and here it is...
@@spiderprint there are few singers/bands that don't use pitch correction. It's because it's nearly impossible to have every instrument in perfect tune. Music isn't a game so no he isn't "cheating"
10/10. Probably one of the best versions of a classic that I have ever heard, since first hearing it a few days ago, I must have played it a hundred times or more. It's like he wrote the song, he performs it like he believes in it, he's turned it into a powerful message and the emotion he adds is contagious. I would bet that almost all of us have the same facial expressions when we play it, great review from The Charismatic Voice lady.
I thought the Grammy only give out awards to people just because they are popular lol ? Honestly I couldn't care less about all those stupid award show stuffs...it's a joke...it's just because there's a major fan base doesn't mean it's good... It's a fact Humans at times are like Sheep...
Personal opinion. This to me one of the best songs ever. Disturbed nailed this one! I loved the original Simon and Garfunkel version but the Disturbed version is so powerful and a dark side. It leaves me in tears and mankind's lack of really listening, and hearing each other. After listening,several times to it, I just sat and thought for awhile about what has happened to mankind as a whole. Very very powerful rendition of an old song. It made me think of how things used to be. Home and Family
To me it sounds like they were referencing the destruction of free speech neon god - technology - social media - moderation major media outlet bias, or corruption
The way Elizabeth gets this sparkle in her eyes and her smile brightens from ear to ear when she listens to music. And then explains the vocal technique. That is something so rare and special. If you ever have a friend encourage that sparkle never condemn it because those kinda people can shine their childlike joy from the heart and that is something truly precious!
Honestly that's one of my favourite things about watching TCV videos - forget watching the music video or w/e that she's listening to, I just watch the range of expressions crossing her face.
One of the most powerful songs ever sang. I'm a former Marine, I'm a mason, I rake concrete, and lay block all day, I've been brought to tears multiple times listening to this masterpiece. I've stood next to caskets more times than I'd like to remember, stone faced out of pride and respect, almost as though my pain would be disrespectful to the families who are grieving. However, something about a song that you can feel in your cells is so... amazingly perfect.
You're so correct about this song. To me, it's raw power. And I'm Army. Before they had that picture or commercial. I was at a light when the funeral procession started going by. I saw the Marine standard on the lead car. I don't care which branch is served. I took an oath. That's bigger. But, I got out of my car, in the rain and stood at attention. Saluting the procession as it went by. I held as they went by. At the end. One of the last cars stopped in the middle of the intersection. A man got out and returned my salute. Only then did I snap my arm down. In recognition. He got back in his car. I got back in mine. Since that day. My son has never looked at me the same. It was very powerful as well. As for the stone face. It's their time to grieve. Yours is later. Stone faced is very respectful. I find no fault Marine. I would be honored to die at your side. Or live at it. Whatever comes. I'll face honorably with my fellow American. Whether history knows about it or not. Carry on! SSG Richards
Excellent analysis. This rendition of "The Sound of Silence" is my favorite. It, his voice and emotion, can actually bring tears to my eyes. I guess it depends on my mood at the time. This is a great song when performed by "Disturbed" Listen to this song when you're in different moods! To me, it becomes a different song almost every time! Anyway, thank you for your opinions. I really enjoyed listening to you. Sincerely, Rich Williams Astor, Florida 32102 USA!
@@KeriKaufmann Johnny's hurt is trash, man can barely speak at this stage in his life let alone sing, it is a very powerful performance because of the song and a dieing legend performing it be take out the sentimental bs and musically it is garbage
@@beavis5591 How can you say it's trash in one sentence and then say it's a very powerful performance in the next? NiN's original Hurt was emotional, sentimental BS, as you would claim. Trent himself said that Cash's performance was better than any version of the song he ever did.
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Seeing your expressions during this version of the song was priceless. I am curious how many times did you listen to it afterwards? I believe his version and voice makes this song unconditional perfection!
Maybe he's tongue tied? However you never give that recommendation... you should know this if it involves the mouth and tongue. It's all about singing appropriately which many cannot do with this fallacies
@@agdesignfabrication1009 I was going to say the same thing. You can tell she really enjoyed it!
try the light by disturbed
Who knew he had such a beautiful voice right? One of my all time favorite songs .. and a rare occasion where the remake is better than the original on my humble opinion
She has the expressions of a Disney princess.
She is very visually expressive. A good trait to have when you're a performer.
It seemed like she was gonna cry like halfway through the song tho lol
@@signa1782 aren’t you? Hahaha
@@mrose4132 tbh yeah that bops so hard i might shed a tear. Lol
Yes !
Apparently Paul Simon told Disturbed that they sang it with the emotion it truly deserves, and that he loved it. Big compliment right there, most artists aren't too thrilled with covers.
For disturbed it must've been not only a great honor but a very much needed message to spread
Paul simon had also said that the song wasnt some profound message -_- it had no real meaning when they wrote it at all.
@@masterreaper115 Maybe it wasn't a profound and specific message, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a sincere and meaningful expression of emotion.
@Austin Kilgore no, humble would be like "Yeah it has a meaning, its like this." almost every song has some kind of meaning. There was no big "Wake up people you are ruining everything and this is a warning" meaning to this song
If he said that, share the interview or something for all the haters. So many were pissed about this cover
I want a girl to look at me how she looks at the music that makes her happy.
Find someone who reacts to you like The Charismatic Voice does to Sound of Silence
@@SANSd20 much better arrangement of words
not happening :'(
That’s how it should be G. If she doesn’t look anything like that at you, you got the wrong one.
Just be happy watching a girl be this happy about discovering damn good music. It's refreshing.
Once in a great while, a cover is better than the original. This is one of those times.
Totally.
Fully agree. Im not into growling, but this gives it an aggressive note to it that makes the song interesting and fascinating to listen to. So much emotions passing, it gives me goosebumps. The original never got to me, except i always switch to a diffent radio channel 😅. Dont like the housy remix that is in the charts right now.
Hurt by Johnny Cash. I bawl like a baby everytime I hear it. It's so rare for a cover to make a real impact.
I would venture to say that covers almost universally are better than the originals… originals that either never reached their full potential, or simply needed a layer of sheen on top to bring them to greatness. This for sure, is a case of the former … Dave’s vocals were exactly what was needed for the lyrics of this song. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@-KingOfKhaos I would agree so long as we understand that we are talking about the kind of covers that are break out songs on their own. Go into any concert and there is a good chance the singer is going to do a cover of one or two of her favourite songs. That is fine and all but rarely better then the original. But if you go through the effort of producing a cover (by which I mean you take it to the studio with a producer and the whole works) it is generally because you see a significant way to improve on it in some manner and odds are good it will be better then the original.
And that ladies and gentlemen is what an eargasm looks like. The leaning in, quick breaths and rapid blinking and eye movement. Bravo.
You can't forget the moment it hits her and she leans back straight after and looks like she's just been hit by the weight of the world
Not gonna lie, this was really fucking weird to read. Kudos.
Not to disagree or anything but....saying it was an eargasm was really enough....the description was kiiiiinda...cringe inducing
@@Jo_youwhatmate not to disagree but I'm still glad it was said and it was a fantastic fucking comment, cringe can be great
Without a doubt David Draiman is Sexy....er, I mean charismatic.
The original version of this song comes across as a warning to the future...Disturbed's version is a realisation that it has all come true and we didn't heed the warning. Simply breath taking
never thought of it that way and i think you're totally right
I read comments regular on videos I watch, have for years. But some just stand out. This one does. Well put, very very well put. Thank you.
Damn. Fantastic assessment
Ya, you’re right.. fuck..
Nope we kept voting and pushing progress and socialism
God: David do you want a voice of an angel or demon.
David: Yes.
Exactly!
This is probably the conversation they had before the storms delivered him.
Best comment goes to Rick Welch.
Rick Welch you make this exact same comment on every review of this song. Every time. 🤦♀️
Haha I love this!
This woman is so fascinating. Just watching her facial expressions it does something to you. She almost helps you take in another element or depth of what you're listening to.
The fact she's a trained professional and coach, coupled with her extremely transparent facial expressions gives you so much more information on what she's feeling and what she finds interesting etc etc
No matter how many times I’ve heard him sing that song, I always get chills.
Me too....Crazy Beautiful Rendition. Just Perfect to me
Every time.
This will always be my favorite version of the song.
Same.
I get emotional enough listening to this version alone but watching Elizabeth's reaction made me laugh and cry at the same time - thanks!
Having heard so many versions of this song, I think Disturbed actually found the essence of the song.
I totally agree
Something that always bugged me about S&G's version that always bugged me was that it sounds oddly happy? It's something you could bob your head to or something you'd fall asleep to. Disturbed's version feels more like a gut punch. Originally a warning, and now anger that it was ignored.
Paul Simon said that this was how he always envisioned could be!
@@elijiah4631 I do like songs that follow that theme usually, upbeat but the lyrics are darker than you would realise, however for such a monumental song I agree that it was the wrong direction.
@@elijiah4631 The times were different. The early 60s was a time of folk music, just coming out of an era of classic pop. I don't think this version would have been successful then, but man is it powerful now!
the fact that he waits for that emotion to build for 3 minutes before growling for the first time is what sells it, in my opinion, and he sells it very well indeed.
This is it. It's the time he's building it and we are waiting for the climax that makes this version perfect
ABSOLUTELY ❤️ best version in my opinion, but I'm also a metal head
So sold it.
id say in the start its a sad hopefulness that turns into anger realizing that nothing will change.
The original song make you THINK
This cover makes you FEEL
So true! You're
Feel this song.
She genuinely looks like she's in love with the music. Wow. She really cares a lot about the music.
And that makes it so much better...That's a wonderful thing to see
She genuinely looks like she’s a freak. Her reaction totally creeped me out. This is a beautiful and amazing song. But her facial expressions during the song were so exaggerated that it just comes off as faking it.
I took many years of vocal lessons, she is really listening to the song. I still get frisson every time I hear this version. As someone who can appreciate musical talent, she is likely not faking and actually feeling this song.
It (music) is a religious experience for her. And I. Probably many of us
Her expressions are priceless, they are in every video visible, in some, like here, more than the other videos. She is so cartoon-ish because of it, like some cartoon character when expressing emotions, because human naturally can't express emotions that well, so in anime and cartoons characters express their emotions very visibly and making it very obvious. Usually you wont see people like her doing such facial emotional expressions. She is a rare being. :D
People never realize how beautiful the voices of rock singers are.
I learned much of the depth of the song from thin rendition too.
They have beautifull voice actually if they do a normal songs.
*metal singers
But yes
I think maybe something some people don't get is that not all singing is meant to be "pretty" and "likable", and that not all beauty is "nice" and "correct". Or even further, that not all anger is bad or wrong either. This cover is really an excellent showcase of one way of "what angry growling is for", because it shows us an emotional story that wouldn't be complete without anger: It begins in loss and grief at the dearth of communication and connection, which is shown in the abandoned and destroyed instruments and desolate landscapes, and perfectly mirrored in the tender, grieving clean vocals. Humankind is shown as disconnected and lost. The singer(and the band) then attempts to get people to listen to eachother, and to hear the message. But when the message falls to deaf ears, instead of falling back to despair, quietness and acquiescence, they dig into their fury. They won't accept and give up humanity to the worship of money and consumption (the neon god), but *demands* to be heard, *demands* to break through.
In essence, the message to me is that culture, music and humanity have to shake themselves free, even by anger, to find themselves, find eachother, to live for eachother and not for neon lights. And David takes us through from those emotions of sorrow and loss, through the build up of hope and confidence, up to a crescendo of anger - and finally back to the calm of a new possibility as the musicians arrive with their songs. And in this context the distorted singing is an absolutely incredible way to convey that emotion.
I'd say this is an excellent "gateway" for people who "don't get why people would listen to such ugly things". This is why.
I love when metal singers do more tradition, lyric pieces. I feel like the rasp they develop in their voices from their own genre brings a really new depth and flavor to other genres. This is a perfect example.
Vocal coach: Would you like to sing it softly or powerfully?
David: Yes.
I quite literally LOLed at this comment.
Perfect comment. 10/10!
Absolutely the best and most accurate comment 👌🏻😄
@@mikemook8598 So did I XD so accurate
Exactly 💯
Outstanding comment 👏
My 86 year old mother loved this song! She said it was more powerful than the original. We played it at her funeral.
That’s so cool. I love it!
It's on my funeral playlist to. For me it's such a powerful version it gets right into your bones and always me feel like I've been chopping onions!
"It sounded so much more haunted and dark" you could say it sounded disturbed.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Victor Masson I in fact did
I'm calling the police.
*rimshot*
*badump tching*
there is just something about watching people who truly love what they do and getting excited about that said thing. The joy she has from music and good vocals and song in general is very beautiful.
First timer here- you're absolutely right. It was refreshing to see how much she appreciates this.
it looks like shes acting (badly) as if shes hearing it first time:D feels so prentetious
I love when people respect a good song even if the song is not even in their genre, kind of like how jonny cash covered NIN hurt because of how well written it was.
@@JH-fk8ow Some times we've heard the same thing over and over, then something changes, and we hear it for the first time.
I'm pretty sure she came 3 times...
*CV* - "I thought he would be a little more aggressive"
*Everyone else* - "Just wait..." 😄
When she said that I thought those exact words
Is what I said out loud too.
My thoughts exactly..
Haha
Yup my thoughts exactly, just wait with a knowing smile on my face
He's a metal singer... you want aggression, he'll give you aggression.
I have no idea why this version always makes me cry. Every time! I love it!
If this song isn't played at my funeral I'm not attending.
Haha I missed this comment first time around. Then I read it again. GGWP.
If you aren't going, I'm not either.
Oh my lol. Will there be cake and coffee after? If not then I think my schedule won't allow me to attend.
Sorry pal I’m busy that day.
I feel the same
I am 63 years old now. Heard the original when I was a kid. S&G did it to perfection then. Decades go by and all that's changed are the faces and the names, while the silence has only deepened. And this mans voice reflects that deeper frustration perfectly. I wouldn't change a thing... Its perfection exactly as he's done it.
So true.
I love the band and the song so I've seen A LOT of vocal coaches review this song and the comments are so spot on. Someone made the comment that the original version was a warning and this version was a call to arms as the warning was ignored. That captured the essence of both songs to me.
I am 68, and I agree with you completely. They have captured the spirit of the song.
I am 132 years old and i agree as well.
My dad in a similar age bracket, rolled his eyes when my brother told him about this song by 'Disturbed' (and almost didntwant to hear it. now its his favorite song.
David delivered himself at birth. Slapped the doctor then sang a lullaby that made everyone in the room feel joy and cry
Okay, the mental image of this made me chuckle
Lmaoooooooo
dying 😂🤣 fucking wonderful
😂
@@M_ldyCheese lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This song is so haunting with him singing. He has so much depth to his voice.
Paul Simon told David that it was HIS song now - what a fabulous compliment!!!!!
Simon and Garfunkel have given us some of the best written music humanity will ever see... But so frequently they have not been the correct artist to capture the best, most definitive, most expressive, version of their own song.
@@theziggy1342 but they certainly made the foundations.
"Paul Simon told David that it was HIS song now - what a fabulous compliment!!!!!"
No he didn't say that; its just another internet myth.
However, Paul Simon did comment positively about Disturbed's version, and placed a link to it on his website.
That is a true compliment for an artist.
@@theziggy1342for me, Simon and Garfunkel are up there with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson; I love their songs, but I love them more when someone else is singing them, lol
Why does this song still have the power to make me cry even after listening to it a million times?? It is absolutely incredible
That’s what makes music so fabulous! Music that moves the soul! Blessings
Me too!!! Absolutely brilliant
Same here. I consider this one of my “sanity songs”, in that however bad my mentality is, this song makes me feel like a human again; and therefore grounds me.
There is a science to making music tear right through your soul. This is a great example.
I think it by far the best cover of all time and I'm certainly not alone in that
Something funny, my father showed me this song as the best cover he has ever heard and I finally got to say to him "you remember the time you stormed upstairs, pulled the CD out of my stereo and snapped it into shards (albeit the outro to Down With the Sickness) claiming it was evil?....this is the same band".
Mine is opposite. My father loves Disturbed man, when i made him listen to it in dinner, he was absolutely stunned.
XD really?
This is SOOOOO much better than Simon and Garfunkel. And I dig their music. But it's not even close.
nah didnt happen bc no proof
What was his reaction??
Disturbed's cover of this song is SO moving and poignant. I'm so happy to see your reaction to it.
Watching her expressions, it looks like she's enjoying a personal concert in her head. It's like she was born deaf, had an operation and now she's listening to sound for the very first time and we're witnessing her falling in love with music.
That's what I felt as well. Being a musician there's nothing better than watching someone genuinely enjoying music like that.
This is exactly why she's my favorite reactor to music. Along with her knowledge of the subject matter.
Thought the same thing. Like, wow, you're REALLY enjoying that. Should I hit pause and give you a moment?
The mix of genuine discovery for something new and authentic pleasure on her expressions while listening to the cover makes you realize how powerful a good performance can be, even to a professional.
@@ExiledRave perfectly said! Thank you.
Her facial expressions while listening to the song are just SOOO FRIGGIN CUTE!!!!
thats the look of someone having her breath taken away
I’m in love with her because she feels music and shows it ughhh I’m with you
I agree!!! I was like 😍
I'd love to see her react to the live version too. It's a much different performance.
That little bit of almost panic at the end.
As I've once read: "S&G's song represents a warning, and the Disturbed's version represents the rage of the warning being ignored" and I couldn't put that in better words
Yes! I've never thought of it that way but that's a perfect description.
THIS RIGHT HERE! its an amazing way to explain this
You nailed it!
That’s absolutely perfectly put
I was just looking for where I had read that comment before too but there has been so many new comments on that video that it would take me forever to find it. I think that was a perfect quote for a perfect song. Absolutely perfect.
Watching her delight as she discovers each new aspect of the song is…delightful. She’s so expressive.
As was once read, I now reciprocate: "Garfunkel's version represents a warning, while Disturbed's version represents rage since the warning was ignored."
The warning being ignored is represented by the instruments that were trashed or buried, and later brought back to the people on a boat.
Great comment, I know I'm late 😮
the energy of despairation too
Yes, great interpretation !
awesome input!!
Simon & Garfunkel version: Humanity's cry for help.
Disturbed version: Humanity's last warning.
Simon and Garfunkel: the warning.
Disturbed: the judgement.
Bingo! 👍
Great assessment!
Haven't heard this comment a thousand fucking times
Absolutely
In 2016, my youngest brother had "discovered" this version and I remember him raving about it. Soon after he unexpectedly died in his sleep of heart arrhythmia. We played it at his funeral. I think this is the first time that I have listened to this song in almost 7 years. 😥
Condolences, U should listen to this song more for your brother, it is truely heartfelt, keep him.alive in you ❤
Okay who is cutting onions here? 😢
😢
삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다.
Oof, that brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing
I get goosebumps every single time I hear Disturbed's interpretation of this song!! ❤
David's range is absolutely insane. That line of "and the people bowed and prayed" gives me chills everytime because of how seemlessly that grit is carried in
Bro... that line gets me every single time. The raw emotion and grit
Pity that he used autotune.
"But my words like silent raindrops fell" give me chills everytime too!
I weep every time i hear this version of this song.
(not a professional so excuse my poor wording) Whenever he transitions between sustained low, smooth tones and sustained higher, louder, more distorted tones, I definitely get chills, in both this song and Down with the Sickness. I especially like his violent change of tone during the line "Suddenly it changes, violently it changes"...not sure what that's called but like...discriptive lyrics? They describe a change in the music or in this case, the tone.
David is the musical definition of never judge a book by its cover. He can put together a beautiful melodic performance or do 5 minutes of growling and animalistic rage.
Thing is you NEED the control he exhibits here in order to not hurt yourself with the more brutal sounds.
He's a great artist💯
I've been listening to Disturbed since the early 2000's - and I had no idea he could do something like this. It blew me away.
@Big Mike No No No... her entire reaction to Pantara's Cemetery Gates is the pure definition of Never Judge A Book By Its Cover
I saw disturbed in 2009 and 2019, and it was like seeing two different bands. 2009 it was straight up metal, 2019, the only true metal sound was from 3 or 4 songs out of a 2 hour set
I absolutely love the fact she listens, hears and feels everything, the way her face lights up with never ending micro expressions. Her eyes almost seem to dance with his voice. Great reaction, very well done!
agreed. she's REALLY listening...unlike other videos where people talk the whole time and don't really listen
Thanks, tattoo u!
My guilty pleasure admiring Elizabeth's face, too. Can't help. How she identifies with the song. It is pure feeling!
absolutly... love it and her work
@@TheCharismaticVoicesang this song for my mom for Her Christmas gift.
I've been going through some of your older stuff. First time for you, first time for me. (I'm 70) Watching your reaction to songs of my youth just thrills me. But this rendition of The Sounds of Silence, and your facial reactions to it, had me almost in tears.......WTF. The absolute joy that you get from these songs is truly astounding. Not very many people see the real healing properties of music of all kinds. Keep doing what you do!
This cover blows my mind every single time. Its a damn masterpiece & should be in a museum.
You sound crazy, but you are right. It's a freaking masterpiece.
Even more fitting that the album this song was released on was titled:
Immortalized
An utterly unique masterpiece of transformative insight. It transforms Paul Simon's wistful and melancholy performance into raging prophesy of apocalypse.
Most people don't realize the fact how incredibly good metal singers really are !!! this is just one example and what great cover of one of the most beloved songs in music history !!
Howard Jones. Simple man. Epic
They're rock opera metal imho it takes very talented individuals to perform on this level. Too bad some waste that talent (nickelback especially go look up some live covers man's actually talented)
There's a TON of autotune on this song. Calling him an "incredibly good singer" is a bit of a stretch.
@@budsodastories I was never a huge Nickelback fan, but your right, and they have sold MILLIONS. So somebody likes them...
Can you get some confirmation about "TON" of autotune pls ? Ty
She has such an expressive face, it's perfect for TH-cam.
@mickor Why would you?
Watching the emotions play across her face was a joy to watch.
Nick S I enjoy watching her as much as the songs. Clearly loves what she does
mickor she acts like her panties getting wet. Lol
@@mattclark4151 I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that 🤣🤣 some of her expressions make me think her brain is going "Oh god that voice is sooo hot"
One of my favorite covers of all time. How they stay so true to the original and still completely make it their own. The haunting power is amazing! Best cover of any song ever!
What he put in to that was his whole soul. You can feel it all the way down to your bone marrow. Paul Simon said to david when hearing the cover- "My song was a warning. Your song is the rage because the warning was ignored. It is your song now. Not mine"
I looked into this, but honestly I've not been able to find a direct quote from him saying this. And that doesn't mean that he didn't, just that I can't find any evidence of it.
I feel like if Paul had said this, David would have mentioned it in this video? th-cam.com/video/ntNfwoKD0XA/w-d-xo.html I also am not saying Paul did not say what you wrote, but it seems he was quite taken with the cover.
😭😭😭Powerful
Source?
@@GregerMoek Bro, just trust me
holy moley, this girl knows how to use language effectively, describing with such exact word usage, but moreover she so quickly identifies such meaningful analysis! coolness.
j p I agree. I love both her facial reactions and the way she explains what she likes.
@@jonathanmoose757 Its very honest and insightful
This singer sounds like an opera singer to me with the power and emotion in his voice. The first time I heard this version by Disturbed, it was on a late night show. I was frozen in front of the tv for the whole performance.
I’ve heard this song four or five dozen times now. “And the people bowed and prayed … to the neon god they made” gives me goosebumps every single time. Brilliant.
she really doesn't know vocalation......don't follow her advice!
Don’t pray to the dark gods of old when there’s shiny neon gods available.😀
The whole song gives tingles. It’s an amazing performance
Yes, every time.
this man can sing
Actually a lot of metal vocalists such as this have an incredible range - really rare talent that they dont often get enough credit for
Say like Chad grey or Corey Taylor, they can scream like the devil and sing like an Angel
So "actually a lot" have this range, but it's a "rare" talent? Do a lot have it, or is it rare? lol
@@bryanmatherly6586 you have a lot of free time dont you Bryan
@@DUKEBLADE Just as much as you do, apparently.
@@DanzGmod565 Ivan Moody is quite good too. And lest we forget, there's Tarja
I don't think I've ever seen someone actively "delight" before.
this is so accurate
She’s very expressive. It’s beautiful to watch.
@@richardlsmithii63 I have to agree
Actively delight: to steal a phrase from Blackstreet - that's what an Eargasm looks like.
Thats exactly the adjective I was looking for.
Still, this cover still brings me to tears. It is what this beautiful song deserved all these years. Thank You Disturbed , gorgeous, moving, powerful. This is the last song I will hear today, but such a kiss of good fortune indeed. Thank You.
I can't be the only one who starts to smile every time she does.
You're the only one.
...
No you're not.
Me toooo
You're not
Definitely not!
Dammit I'm in.
i dont care how many times i hear Disturbed's version i get goosebumps everytime!!!!
Have you seen the version where Myles Kennedy joins him on stage live? It's epic!
EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!
Its a crazy good version. Absolutely love it
Absolutely
I always get that too, love this version of the song.
After watching her fall in love with this song, anyone else immediately fall in love with her too?
Todd Quigley I forgot people could be so touched by things, and that touched me.
She was cute to begin with, then after watching her reactions and facial expressions, I thought they made her seem ever more adorable. I'm definitely in love with her.
Todd Quigley She’s a Doll
yep. I did. Absolutely.
I was going to say that ... I guess there's competition for me :-)
May I just say that I absolutely love that as you're watching this video, and many others too, you're emotions are clearly written on your face and if something fascinates you it shows also. I can tell music truly is your passion so thank you for sharing that love of music with the rest of us
I love how into it she gets, she listens differently and more intently then anyone I've ever seen. She's more focused.
2:44 'sound of spit' ...attention to detail :-)
Exactly
I totally agree
As someone said: "Simon & Garfunkel's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is anger at the warning going unheeded."
no jesus crist stop. This comment is on every single reaction and theres always one or two people that come by to tell you you were wrong. Simon outright denounced this theory. People claim he said this and he NEVER did. its just an internet myth.
@@masterreaper115 Dude, it's not something either Paul or David said. Everyone knows that. It's an impression one gets. Jfc, chill.
@@knightmarecityk there are dozens of comments on many videos claiming it's a direct quote -_-
@@masterreaper115 if THIS is the hill your 2021dies on I'm happy for you.
@@knightmarecityk my 2021 dies on...okay then.
You listen to music with your entire face. When you're hearing a song you look like the most kind and caring person in the world.
I was just about to say this! The way her eyes go wide at 1:46 and her slight smile at 1:53 is so telling. Those are obviously the expressions of someone whose expectations were completely blown away with this cover. Seeing her emotions at those two examples invoked the same emotions in me, even after listening to this for the millionth time.
While the song was building up, I saw a few moments where I'm pretty sure by her expression that she wanted to join in.
I could watch this over and over just to see her face. So pretty and sweet as her face lights up and changes throughout the song. She appears to be a very innocent and sweet soul.
Agreed! I was absolutely giggling with happy delight at how happy she looked, because seeing someone obviously enjoy and appreciate something so much just gives me happy goosebumps of my own(entirely separate from the goosebumps from the song). Just watching her vibe with it was so wholesome.
You can absolutely see her love for music through her smile and excitement when she hears those epic parts, and how you can see her eyes glaze over
The BEST Sound of Silence cover ever!!! His voice, the music, the way it goes growing! Absolutely gorgeous version! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Her smile is so genuine and her eyes speak so much. My god she is heart-melting. And her critique is spot on perfect.
02:00 Elizabeth: "This was not what I was expecting at ALL."
The Internet: "That's why we've been recommending it!"
I love how articulate she is, especially when noting and explaining what techniques he is employing. Her enthusiasm and joy in her reactions are truly genuine.
Such an astute, intelligent woman! I can't get enough!! Thank you for being you.
Paul Simon has signed off on this version as one of his favorite renditions.
I am ferklempt every time I listen, then listen AND watch
I LOVE HIM - For his perfection devotion frailty and power, strength
I want a DO OVER in my life to
Develop refine and express the joy of voice. I know so little and appreciate his passion
That's cool. I didn't know that. I like when singers do covers of really older songs & the original singers/writer gives the cover singer credit by signing off on it. Like when NIN gave "Hurt" to Johnny Cash. I also love when these covers come out & all these younger people think it's something new. Lol
Paul Simon actually reached out to David to thank him for doing such an amazing cover to his song. Paul said this was his favorite cover of this song.
Didn´t he also said that its now his song or smth like that? :)
I don't think I've ever actually watched someone fall legitimately in love until now. Neat.
I totally agree! It appeared somewhat orgasmic to her. With every word it was almost like a little push every time until the end and then it let go all at once.
Loved it.
Yeah, she fakes every song she "reviews"
@@bryananderson3772 lol if you don't like her videos piss off and save us from your drivel
Yes, she totally did
you should watch her reaction to Corey Taylor's live performance of "Snuff"
And now, the first ever documented "eargasm" captured on film.
You should see her react to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂OMG!!!!!!
wanna check out a insane eargasm? Pierre Edel - The House Of The Rising Sun (Голос III)
@ 9:48 it seems
🎵And echoed in the sound of silence🎵
If I wanted to try to raise the dead....well David, I would insist you tag along. We scream we weep, and we feel so grateful you make the sounds we simply can't .😅
I get chills EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
Same haha
Ssme
Same.
wait a second, there´s something in my eye....
❤
Same here
She definitely had an eargasm when listening to it.
Maybe a little more too.
She looked like she was being touched in all the places.
YEAH SHE DID!! LOL
I mean, who didn't?
Me too my man... cannot blame her
Her reactions of wonder and happiness are infectious. This made my day.
Her reactions were as beautiful as the song itself to me.
I love seeing her expressions of joy listening to this song!
She’s gorgeous
Love that she describes the feelings you have when listening to this for the first time. I never get tired of listening to this!
I only wish my father got to hear this before he passed away. He loved S&G, with this being his 2nd favourite song (I Am A Rock his favourite). He was also a big, big Opera fan and particularly enjoyed Pavarotti + Dame Joan Surherland. He would have loved, loved hearing this cover and I can see him now, eyes closed, conducting the music, with a joyous expression on his face while he experienced the music with all his senses.
Makes me want to smile and cry at the same time.
Thank you Elizabeth for reminding me of how people can truly experience music in this way, your reaction, expressions and analytical insight were amazing!
Disturbed's rendition of this song gives me chills every time
same here. I've probably listened to this song 100 times and each time I get emotional
Chills pretty much all throughout the song. Such a great rendition.
It makes me cry... I love this song and this version is amazing!
One of my favs to do karaoke too
Truly does
David Dramain was trained as a synagogue cantor, which is why his voice sounds "classical." This is one of my favorite songs!
I love how he takes a Bass-Baritone voice and uses it to bring life to the song! It is like he is pouring every bit of pain, hurt, and rage he has experienced in his life. I like the original. I LOVE this version! Simply a beautiful!
@@brandonriggs1788 really?! I had no idea!
I was going to say that. David is very well trained
@@joeadrian2860 I saw one of these ladies who are trained classically who do these blogs say his voice was auto tuned! I really like this gurl here. She hears the cool stuff! Like the actual silence in beginning.
@@usedscar it was only auto tuned in one instance and he had the flu and still sang it. Also he was pissed to o ow they used it.
Not this version tho.
the original never gave me shivers like this cover did.
Very true. Not insult to the original, but I think this is how it’s meant to sound
Agreed. The original was beautiful, but this version is just next level. As much as I love the original, this is just phenomenal!
True,the original is amazingly beautiful, but this one still gives me goosebumps
Paul Simon said this is David’s song now
Same. It's moving.
I came across this cover song last night for the first time. I cannot stop listening and watching the video over and over. I am so glad that I listened to this woman’s professional take on this. I learned things I never knew. Everything she touched on put words to what my senses were feeling that I could not express. The message in the video is beautiful and perfect to the message of the song. You can feel every detail.
The first time I heard it, it made me feel the same effect. It was the only song I listened to for many days.
I barely remember listening to the original song as a toddler, and despite I didn't even know English-speaking, it became one of my favourite songs of all time for many years until I almost forgot it without even understanding the meaning of the lyrics.
But, when I heard the Disturbed version, it disturbed my memories and knowing English at the time, I could understand the lyrics and feel what that amazing voice and the softness, the determination, the stoicism and the anger wanted to tell all of us.
And that's how the same, and at the same time, a totally different song became one of my favourite songs of all time, for the second time in my life
It's basically a master class in how to do a cover. Faithful to the feel of the original, but, with it's own uniqueness. It's theirs enough so you can't mistake it for the original.
The original: OK this is warning that this is starting to happen and will get worse
Disturbed: IT HAPPENED YOU DIDN'T LISTEN. 😂
Yes, this.
It's also respectful to the original and at the same time an evolution of it. So much so that the original writer actually wrote to the cover artist to praise the cover.
100% agree, a perfect example what makes a good cover: Respect the original and it's message. Add your own style, but not too much. What is "not too much" strongly depends on the song.
True, you have some covers or "interpretations" that bring a whole new meaning to lyrics, a new depth and sometimes they are even more rich than the original without taking away the value. It's what I think about sweet dreams by marylin manson or imagine by a perfect circle... It takes really a lot of genius to make those arrangements and end with a tribute.
It doesn't matter how many times I hear this version of the song, I'm always moved to tears. I can feel the pressure and weight of it in my chest, it's so beautiful
Wørd
Same.
Yup. I get a feeling in my chest that is deep
This or the original. The lyrics are heavy enough on their own. 🤘
@wyomarine the lyrics "get" me more than the performance, TBH.
Watching her react to music is like the joy you see in a Childs face when they open presents on Christmas. She is a lovely lady and a joy to watch react. She has such a deep understanding of vocals.
I wish she'd just shut up let it play through and then come back to her reactions. She's missing out on half of the power of this song.
My daughter was 3 and a half when this was first released... She begged me to play it on repeat. I grew up listening to the original, but this one hits the soul and stays there.
@@steveburton5825 She does not get power in songs. She gets the technical aspects of his voice and how that lends itself to evoke the feeling of power in the listener. I'm a male. When I listen to this song and think of what David is describing I weep in both joy and sadness. It is immense, insurmountable and incredible. His voice feels unbelievably powerful.
She is describing why his voice sounds that way. Her brain doesn't hear with emotion, its her job to technically break down 'why' something does what it does and to promote you to do what you want to do, to achieve the effect you want, in your voice. David 'seems' to be doing it with shear force of will. Its just slight of ...vocal cords... She explains that wonderfully.
@@steveburton5825 disagreed. with these videos, i like frequent pauses and detailed analysis. if i want to hear a play through, i search the song and listen to it.
@@steveburton5825 dude go listen to the song already. Her reaction is what she does. Enjoy and don't complain.
I was able to see them perform this live recently. It's a very emotional song and it always hits me very hard when I hear them sing it.
QUOTE TAKEN FROM REDDIT: "In April 2016, Paul Simon endorsed the cover. Additionally, on April 1, Simon sent Draiman an email praising Disturbed's performance of the rendition on American talk show Conan. Simon wrote, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." Draiman responded, "Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words. We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful."
Realizing it was on April fools makes my heart scared 😭😂
I think he did it it on Letterman too….while he had THE FLU and was mind blowing
He was quite ill when he debuted this live on Conan. I was Gobsmacked. Phenomenal. It hits in a brutal beautiful way. It F****S with your emotions in a way that you can’t process it all at once! Unmatched!
Here youtube, This is what you call a damn reaction. She adds like 15 minutes of content to the video instead of other people who basically stare at the video and barely react to the video at all. Its very pleasing to see a REAL reaction video on youtube. Ty for that!
Amen! You can see from her facial expressions how she is truly captivated by the music, and her responses are on point!
I muted the reaction and just watched her facial reactions and that's priceless!
Nonono, if you add content it becomes commentary, easy mistake though.
Here are some other channels that are pretty good that have reviewed the same song: th-cam.com/video/bVRydgArqUs/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lKGrudc33Ak/w-d-xo.html
SIMP
I could fall in love with the way she fell in love with this song
I have very little knowledge, understanding, or passion for music. But watching the pure joy of her listening to good music fills me with joy.
@@TheAlmightyPillock Sums it up to the point!
The expression in your eyes and the look on your face is an intense expression of emotion that resonates with this song and keeps you one step ahead.
When his voice breaks into distortion gives me instant goosebumps. So much emotion released that had been slowly building up through the minutes before. Original song is good, this cover is fantastic.
Agreed. Goosebumps on top of goosebumps. Not to mention that last “sound” and how he holds it out there to include that echo….. damn. David forced us to finally listen to these lyrics.
I can appreciate with what he is trying to do but I find this version depressing and the singer looks like he's just seen a ghost,sorry💤😔
@@malclee6246 Have you ever listened to the lyrics? Who would you have sing it? Ricky Martin? 😅
So much thought and passion in his voice. He sings the high notes clean just as well as he sings the same high notes with such conviction, feeling, and emotion.
@@Checo82886 AYE; This is the first time I TRULY HEARD, no FELT the lyrics...puck me to tears.
I love how she starts out with trepidation:
"I am a little bit anxious by what Disturbed is going to do with it.
Followed by 9-minutes-worth of her consensually letting Disturbed make slow and deep love to her ears, and her expressions showing it.
Judging by her reactions, listening to the song is somehow to the point of sensual to her.
@@greenwolf401 Watching her expressions of enjoyment is really what I'm here for. It's so nice to see someone really enjoy something like that
Some would dare to say very orgasmic. At lest I know it was for me the first time I heard the live version
Very enjoyable to see her react to this voice
1:19 The second she knows something AMAZING is about to happen.
@@majorshrimp5394 haha so much! And the look in his eyes!
Life goals: Impress a woman as Disturbed impressed Lisa as she listened to the track.
Life goal achived: I did that, this song was my wedding song. :D
@@Moleman0815 Kind of solemn. :) Props to you man, for finding a soul that had the same view about "The Sound of Silence" gracing your wedding.
Caught a flight with the band last month and was blown away that David was so open and happy to chat. An absolute gentleman and so grounded. Would not associate him with the music they play if you met him for the first time. Total respect.
I dont think anyone will do a better cover of this song than disturbed did. The transition from sadness to rage is so fitting for the song
David Draiman actually has a lot of classical musical training, which is why his voice has such a strong range
Bruce Dickinson is another great example of that.
David's a trained Opera singer.
THE Bruce Dickenson?
You said actually🤣🤣
@@KackWORSTFan86 yes, THE bruce dickinson. he puts his pants on just like everybody else, one leg at a time. the only difference is, when he's done he makes gold records.
David actually has a deep passion for"The Sound of Silence", & it comes out in his voice. He's actually wanted to cover it, for years, but was so obsessed with doing it perfect, that he didn't want to do it until he was convinced that he could do it the proper justice. Way to go! It was a home run!
He said that he decided "Let me put that out of my head" when it was first suggested. That was until their producer, Kevin Churko, came up with that piano that starts off the song that David, after recording for the day, decided to go back into the booth to see what they could do... Long story short, after three hours in the booth for that song, the longest in his career, they found the best take and here it is...
You might not want to hear that he also used pitch correction on this. Cheating.
@@spiderprint there are few singers/bands that don't use pitch correction. It's because it's nearly impossible to have every instrument in perfect tune. Music isn't a game so no he isn't "cheating"
I saw him do it live it was amazing.
10/10. Probably one of the best versions of a classic that I have ever heard, since first hearing it a few days ago, I must have played it a hundred times or more. It's like he wrote the song, he performs it like he believes in it, he's turned it into a powerful message and the emotion he adds is contagious. I would bet that almost all of us have the same facial expressions when we play it, great review from The Charismatic Voice lady.
the fact that this did not even win one Grammy, shows you how the Grammys, don't have enough respect to rock and metal. Its a crime
Tell me about it, her reactions, made me think of how people like her in general, underestimate Rock and Metal singers
I thought the Grammy only give out awards to people just because they are popular lol ?
Honestly I couldn't care less about all those stupid award show stuffs...it's a joke...it's just because there's a major fan base doesn't mean it's good...
It's a fact Humans at times are like Sheep...
Surely humans aren't like sheep...oh yeah the USA elected trump and then they started drinking hand sanitizer
Well Metallica had grammy
The Grammys almost NEVER give awards to covers.
Personal opinion. This to me one of the best songs ever. Disturbed nailed this one! I loved the original Simon and Garfunkel version but the Disturbed version is so powerful and a dark side. It leaves me in tears and mankind's lack of really listening, and hearing each other. After listening,several times to it, I just sat and thought for awhile about what has happened to mankind as a whole. Very very powerful rendition of an old song. It made me think of how things used to be. Home and Family
I agree.
I always think of S&G version as the "before" version and Disturbed as the "after" version. After what? 2020 of course.
S&gs version was the warning, disturbeds version the angry, trying to get past our stubborn ears version and kicking us in the nuts while doing it.
For the first time people can connect to the lyrics and hear the message... or lets hope they hear the message.
To me it sounds like they were referencing the destruction of free speech
neon god - technology -
social media - moderation
major media outlet bias, or corruption
The way Elizabeth gets this sparkle in her eyes and her smile brightens from ear to ear when she listens to music. And then explains the vocal technique. That is something so rare and special. If you ever have a friend encourage that sparkle never condemn it because those kinda people can shine their childlike joy from the heart and that is something truly precious!
i saw that as well
Honestly that's one of my favourite things about watching TCV videos - forget watching the music video or w/e that she's listening to, I just watch the range of expressions crossing her face.
I love this!
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the past few vocal coaches i have watched have done the "sparkle" moment when he lets his voice out to its fullest love seeing that reaction
She legitimately looks like a Disney princess come to life, especially doing those soft head tilts while listening
One of the most powerful songs ever sang. I'm a former Marine, I'm a mason, I rake concrete, and lay block all day, I've been brought to tears multiple times listening to this masterpiece. I've stood next to caskets more times than I'd like to remember, stone faced out of pride and respect, almost as though my pain would be disrespectful to the families who are grieving. However, something about a song that you can feel in your cells is so... amazingly perfect.
I'm British army vet, this song brings me to tears , it's very powerful ,
As a man I am struck by this piece in exactly the same way, It speaks to me in so many ways with so many emotions. Truly an epic audio journey.
You're so correct about this song. To me, it's raw power. And I'm Army. Before they had that picture or commercial. I was at a light when the funeral procession started going by. I saw the Marine standard on the lead car. I don't care which branch is served. I took an oath. That's bigger. But, I got out of my car, in the rain and stood at attention. Saluting the procession as it went by. I held as they went by. At the end. One of the last cars stopped in the middle of the intersection. A man got out and returned my salute. Only then did I snap my arm down. In recognition. He got back in his car. I got back in mine. Since that day. My son has never looked at me the same. It was very powerful as well. As for the stone face. It's their time to grieve. Yours is later. Stone faced is very respectful. I find no fault Marine. I would be honored to die at your side. Or live at it. Whatever comes. I'll face honorably with my fellow American. Whether history knows about it or not. Carry on! SSG Richards
No such thing as a former Marine brother, you're a Marine for life. Semper Fi
Semper Fi
Excellent analysis. This rendition of "The Sound of Silence" is my favorite. It, his voice and emotion, can actually bring tears to my eyes. I guess it depends on my mood at the time. This is a great song when performed by "Disturbed" Listen to this song when you're in different moods! To me, it becomes a different song almost every time! Anyway, thank you for your opinions. I really enjoyed listening to you.
Sincerely, Rich Williams
Astor, Florida 32102 USA!
The original was a warning. This version is David pissed off that we didn’t listen. He was meant to do this song. It is the best cover ever.
How many people are going to comment this?
Truth
Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” would like a word.
@@KeriKaufmann Johnny's hurt is trash, man can barely speak at this stage in his life let alone sing, it is a very powerful performance because of the song and a dieing legend performing it be take out the sentimental bs and musically it is garbage
@@beavis5591 How can you say it's trash in one sentence and then say it's a very powerful performance in the next? NiN's original Hurt was emotional, sentimental BS, as you would claim. Trent himself said that Cash's performance was better than any version of the song he ever did.
I just love how passionate she is about music. Her facial expressions say everything
No matter how many times I listen to this song, it gives me chills and makes me well up. The emotion behind his voice is TANGIBLE
I know right? It is so truly powerful and absolutely causes involuntary tears to build up in my eyes every single time I hear it.
I agree! Holy smokes! My heart sinks like a brick my tears come rolling and I can’t stop them at all😭
Absolutely. I had the privilege of seeing them do this live. Holy shit it’s powerful