So many say Simon's version was the warning but David's was the rage when no one listened. I connect that in today's world of social media and so many lonely sitting behind keyboards. The other is I heard that he doesn't have tattoos out of respect to his grandfather and generations of Jewish Cantors. He removes his piercings when seeing his family. He is a master vocalist and a humble human being as well as his bandmates.
There was no internet when the song was written, but 'neon' could work metaphorically. Imo, neon means superficial stuff--false gods, false prophets, etc. (It was the 1960s/1970s.)
This song was originally written in the 60s, long before the internet existed for the average person. I think it was materialism because neon was used mostly for advertising.
David Draiman is a very well trained singer. As a Cantor in the synagogue growing up and now he works with world renowned vocal coaches. He has mastered vocal control and breathing, just phenomenal. The whole band are such a cool bunch of guys and dedicated musicians. Your reaction was all of us the first time seeing this performance. I still get chills.
The lead vocalist truly sells the message of the song in this performance. He was vocally trained as a hazzan (a Jewish musician who leads the congregation in songful prayer. In Christianity, this prayer leader is often called a cantor.) Add in his own rebelliousness and musical preference, and the result is one of the best (metal) vocalists of all time. An amazing artist. For your own fun, you might want to hear the Pentatonix version. As an acapella group, the instrumentation is simply vocals/beat boxing. Interesting result. So glad you did all 3 for us. FYI the 1964 audio is on Simon and Garfunkel's YT channel, which is a bit different than what you've heard.
It wasn't about the internet, per se, but about the general disconnect that people have now. The Simon and Garfunkel version was the warning about this happening, trying to give people a chance to fix this. But with television, media, and now, the internet, people move more and more away from each other, losing those personal connections. Disturbed's version is anger that the warning was not heeded.
This song was written as a warning to the new world where flash and lack of substance was scarring Paul Simon. He and Art kept their singing melodious throughout the original. If you weren't really paying attention to the words, you would have thought that it was just a nice duet. David actually brought the feeling that this song deserved. Paul saw it live on Conan and not only posted links through his social media accounts, he also sent David Draiman an email telling him that it was the first time that he had seen it live and that it was very powerful and a wonderful rendition of his song.
Simon watched that performance on tv and reached out to disturbed. He loved it, and told them the song was now theirs. He said he sang it like it was ment to be sung.
I'm not sure if you've listened to any other disturbed music, but David's voice has always been legendary. From the first time we heard "oh wa ah ah ah...ah ah" to "and the people bowed and prayed" his voice is unmistakable
David Draimen is classically trained. He has the most diverse singer in the world. You can really feel his presence and strong vocals. I love Disturbed and every song they have released.
Simon and Garfunkels version was a warning of what was to come if we didn’t change. Disturbed’s version is rage that we didn’t heed that warning. Great reaction to what I think is the best version!
Cuando se toca y araña el alma humana modificandola se está ante una OBRA MAESTRA. SU VOZZZZ TAN INCREIBLEMENTE ÚNICA MARAVILLOSA E INIGUALABLE NACE DE LO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LOS SENTIMIENTOS. DEBERÍA SER ESCUCHADA EN TODO EL MUNDO. ES MUUUY PODEROSA. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
There is no way the lyrics are about the Internet. Perhaps today they can have meaning in regards to the Internet, but they were not about the Internet. This song was written by Paul Simon over several months in 1963 and 1964. The Internet didn't come into existence until 1983, two decades later, and most people didn't come in contact with the Internet until the 1990s, three decades after it was originally written. As for who does it better, no contest, DISTURBED has the far more profound rendition. I grew up in the 1970s, so I'd heard Simon and Garfunkel do it many times, but when I heard the DISTURBED, I was blown away. I get goosebumps every time I hear that version. The vocals and instrumentation are phenomenal.
There are two covers that I believe were written with a vision to be sung by those who covered them, I will always love you will forever be meant for Whitney Houston to sing and this song for David and Disturbed. Another great reaction as always
Before you completely write off Simon and Garfunkle, you really need to hear them (mostly Garfunkle) do Bridge Over Troubled Water. Paul Simon has a softer voice but Garfunkle can belt out songs with the best of them. "The Boxer" is a masterpiece.
There was no internet when this song was written. The original was released in 1964. The song is about people's inability to communicate with each other. Simon & Garfunkel's version says to me "be careful. This could happen if we don't listen to each other." Disturb's version says to me, through the video, "You didn't listen so this IS what happened." Best cover ever.
His voice is one of my favorites ever! I am not a fan of folk music, so I never liked the S&G version. I've heard it since I was a little kid, didn't like the style of music and wasn't old enough to understand the words, so it just went over my head as "Mom & Dad's music." So now that I'm older ... much, much older, lol ... I still don't like folk music, but I appreciate the genius of these lyrics. I never LISTENED to them before Disturbed brought them in a way that captured my attention and was meaningful to me. I think there's enough room for two versions and Disturbed brought this song to a whole new generation. As far as the interpretation goes, I think it's wide open. It can most certainly apply to the internet, social media, people who never speak, but only text or type, but none of that was around when it was written. It means what your own interpretation means. It could apply to social media now, social issues on which people stand divided and silent, the relationships in your own home. That's the beauty of this song ... however it strikes you is what it means. To me, it's all those things. The inability to communicate with one another, the desire to interact, the longing for connection, seeing it, but not able to get there. Which is why I love the visuals of the video. They fit my interpretation. Or maybe I have that interpretation because of the video. Idk. The impact is profound, so thanks to S&G for the lyrics and Disturbed for bringing me to them.
The song was written in 1964, so there was no internet. There were lots of actual neon signs though. All glaring in the darkness vying for attention and blinding people to the world around them. I've heard people comment that the original song was a warning, but while serious, it was still a bit light. This rendition is more angry that the original warning wasn't heeded. Paul Simon liked this version so much he actually complimented / commended them publicly for it. That's saying something.
While the internet amplifies the message behind this song, it isn't what the original meaning was. The song was written many years before we had internet. The song was about how people had been losing the ability or desire to truly communicate with each other and being caught up in only their lives.
Written in the sixties during the Vietnam War and also President Kennedy was assassinated a year before or so. I was 5yrs but I remember it. I think every single person since then can relate to the words and have different interpretations and everyone would be right with everything that's going on in the world at the moment. Paul Simon was spot on. I love Disturbed's version because you feel the words and actually its made us all discuss and think about it even if it is just the song and words. It's broken some of the silence. I love David Draimans voice and the band are very talented. I'm a new fan and that comes from growing up an avid Osmond fan. 😂Hi from Scotland. 🏴🏴
Yes, this is the better version by Disturb doing the song, an the best one I've ever heard. Yeah the original was in the 60s. It truly captured the REAL intent of the a PROTEST SONG. A warning against the tyranny of mind control by governments, commerce, and churches. If I need to remember why "we the people" is the most important part of America, I listen to this. Never let them silence you. Never.
Written by Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) back in '64 so Internet had nothing to do with it! I'd bet that "neon lights" is literal. I would guess it's more about commercialism and the grasping of consumerism causing us to spend less time with each other, as well as businesses not paying attention to the affect their advertisements and push to spend had on communities and individuals. The wonder of Simon is that it's relevant today....50-60 years later...and it's a matter of just seeing the song through a different reality. It's not difficult to see social media as the new TV/Commercialism of the 60s. As someone who was around in the 60s, albeit a child, there was a lot of the same protesting then as we're seeing now, but it is so totally different. The 60s was pushing to get new protections and the optimism of that. Here we are 5+decades later and we are fighting the same fights, except to try and keep those things hard won in the 60s & 70s. This song is so much deeper, harsher and louder because we've spent all of that time in between benefiting from those changes made long ago, thinking we could only go forward, only to find that there so many evil people who are trying to erase that progress, to erase people! Simply put, when you long for something you haven't had and are willing to fight to get it, you feel like you can get it done. When you've had something and someone is taking it from you, the pain is deep and rage is how to fight back.
He had 102 degree fever that night. Very sick and still sounds "sick". Incredible talent.
One would say he was down with sickness
@@katiewalburn4160 well played 👏
@@benjaminpopovich2581 thank you
So many say Simon's version was the warning but David's was the rage when no one listened. I connect that in today's world of social media and so many lonely sitting behind keyboards.
The other is I heard that he doesn't have tattoos out of respect to his grandfather and generations of Jewish Cantors. He removes his piercings when seeing his family.
He is a master vocalist and a humble human being as well as his bandmates.
There was no internet when the song was written, but 'neon' could work metaphorically. Imo, neon means superficial stuff--false gods, false prophets, etc. (It was the 1960s/1970s.)
Disturbed is one of the few bands who sound as good or better live then on an album!
It doesn’t matter how many times I hear David sing this song it gives me chills every single time .
One of the finest live performances in TV history .
Almost as good as the righteous brothers unchained melody live performance.
This song was originally written in the 60s, long before the internet existed for the average person. I think it was materialism because neon was used mostly for advertising.
David Draiman is a very well trained singer. As a Cantor in the synagogue growing up and now he works with world renowned vocal coaches. He has mastered vocal control and breathing, just phenomenal. The whole band are such a cool bunch of guys and dedicated musicians. Your reaction was all of us the first time seeing this performance. I still get chills.
Very well said.
the silence of the audience is truly amazing, too
His range is simply amazing. I mean he totally out shined a whole orchestra. ❤
The lead vocalist truly sells the message of the song in this performance. He was vocally trained as a hazzan (a Jewish musician who leads the congregation in songful prayer. In Christianity, this prayer leader is often called a cantor.) Add in his own rebelliousness and musical preference, and the result is one of the best (metal) vocalists of all time. An amazing artist.
For your own fun, you might want to hear the Pentatonix version. As an acapella group, the instrumentation is simply vocals/beat boxing. Interesting result.
So glad you did all 3 for us. FYI the 1964 audio is on Simon and Garfunkel's YT channel, which is a bit different than what you've heard.
I never heard a stadium so quiet in my life when I saw them in concert
David was so sick. He cried when he saw the playback..❤️
And in tears
I love how the audience is completely silent during the performance. TV audiences are NEVER silent. One hell of a performance.
It wasn't about the internet, per se, but about the general disconnect that people have now. The Simon and Garfunkel version was the warning about this happening, trying to give people a chance to fix this. But with television, media, and now, the internet, people move more and more away from each other, losing those personal connections. Disturbed's version is anger that the warning was not heeded.
This song was written as a warning to the new world where flash and lack of substance was scarring Paul Simon. He and Art kept their singing melodious throughout the original. If you weren't really paying attention to the words, you would have thought that it was just a nice duet. David actually brought the feeling that this song deserved. Paul saw it live on Conan and not only posted links through his social media accounts, he also sent David Draiman an email telling him that it was the first time that he had seen it live and that it was very powerful and a wonderful rendition of his song.
Simon watched that performance on tv and reached out to disturbed. He loved it, and told them the song was now theirs. He said he sang it like it was ment to be sung.
he silence of the audience is truly amazing, too
If that don’t give you sun goose bumps….. hell that was off the chain!😊
Do DISTURBED'S the LIGHT, BAD MAN PRAYER, VENGEFUL ONE... LAND OF CONFUSION, REASON TO FIGHT
STRICKEN... SHOUT LIVE 2000
Not only is David's vocal range amazing, he never strains his voice, which is so impressive.
David knew he had to bring it and he ended up with one of the greatest performances ever out there.
I'm not sure if you've listened to any other disturbed music, but David's voice has always been legendary. From the first time we heard "oh wa ah ah ah...ah ah" to "and the people bowed and prayed" his voice is unmistakable
The way he sings this song gives me chills. So much power and passion. I've never heard anything like this.
David Draimen is classically trained. He has the most diverse singer in the world. You can really feel his presence and strong vocals. I love Disturbed and every song they have released.
An amazing voice and version of the song. No auto tune...that is all him.
He’s incredible! Love his voice range. His version always gives me chills!
Simon and Garfunkels version was a warning of what was to come if we didn’t change. Disturbed’s version is rage that we didn’t heed that warning. Great reaction to what I think is the best version!
I’ve heard this song a hundred times and it still gives me chills. It’s beautiful!
Лучший👍💯
They say he was sick. And was very emotional after the profomance.
Yes the 60’s lol. Awesome reaction! My favorite too by far! He delivers the message!
Hell yeah, you nailed alot of the musical and technical points on what makes this performance so good…we’ll done 🎉
Cuando se toca y araña el alma humana modificandola se está ante una OBRA MAESTRA. SU VOZZZZ TAN INCREIBLEMENTE ÚNICA MARAVILLOSA E INIGUALABLE NACE DE LO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LOS SENTIMIENTOS. DEBERÍA SER ESCUCHADA EN TODO EL MUNDO. ES MUUUY PODEROSA. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Enjoyed your reaction. Thanks for posting. This is my favourite all time song and in my opinion the best version.
Draws you right in.. Powerful
He is a trained vocalist.perfect vocals
Let's not discount those musicians/drummers live ! one of my favorite live performances
They did so fantastic
This song is very prophetic!!! Take it from someone who has prophetic dreams.......
There is no way the lyrics are about the Internet. Perhaps today they can have meaning in regards to the Internet, but they were not about the Internet. This song was written by Paul Simon over several months in 1963 and 1964. The Internet didn't come into existence until 1983, two decades later, and most people didn't come in contact with the Internet until the 1990s, three decades after it was originally written. As for who does it better, no contest, DISTURBED has the far more profound rendition. I grew up in the 1970s, so I'd heard Simon and Garfunkel do it many times, but when I heard the DISTURBED, I was blown away. I get goosebumps every time I hear that version. The vocals and instrumentation are phenomenal.
This song was written in the 60s by Paul Simon and neon lights at the time meant TV. But it has def grown to keeping your face buried into a screen.
There are two covers that I believe were written with a vision to be sung by those who covered them, I will always love you will forever be meant for Whitney Houston to sing and this song for David and Disturbed. Another great reaction as always
Cash's cover of 'Hurt'?
Before you completely write off Simon and Garfunkle, you really need to hear them (mostly Garfunkle) do Bridge Over Troubled Water. Paul Simon has a softer voice but Garfunkle can belt out songs with the best of them. "The Boxer" is a masterpiece.
He’s talking about heaven and hell
Luv your reaction! My thoughts exactly! Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
Song was released originally in 1964 there was no internet. That reference was the television. The start of the addiction.
There was no internet when this song was written. The original was released in 1964. The song is about people's inability to communicate with each other. Simon & Garfunkel's version says to me "be careful. This could happen if we don't listen to each other." Disturb's version says to me, through the video, "You didn't listen so this IS what happened." Best cover ever.
When Paul Simon wrote this there was no internet! The neon God was the television.
I love your appreciation for talent and your break down of things!
Loved it! What a great reaction and I loved your insights! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed!
I love great vocalists..he's a badass
the street lights we had back in the day had hum to them.
Очень интересно смотреть ваши видео🤩
His voice is one of my favorites ever! I am not a fan of folk music, so I never liked the S&G version. I've heard it since I was a little kid, didn't like the style of music and wasn't old enough to understand the words, so it just went over my head as "Mom & Dad's music." So now that I'm older ... much, much older, lol ... I still don't like folk music, but I appreciate the genius of these lyrics. I never LISTENED to them before Disturbed brought them in a way that captured my attention and was meaningful to me. I think there's enough room for two versions and Disturbed brought this song to a whole new generation. As far as the interpretation goes, I think it's wide open. It can most certainly apply to the internet, social media, people who never speak, but only text or type, but none of that was around when it was written. It means what your own interpretation means. It could apply to social media now, social issues on which people stand divided and silent, the relationships in your own home. That's the beauty of this song ... however it strikes you is what it means. To me, it's all those things. The inability to communicate with one another, the desire to interact, the longing for connection, seeing it, but not able to get there. Which is why I love the visuals of the video. They fit my interpretation. Or maybe I have that interpretation because of the video. Idk. The impact is profound, so thanks to S&G for the lyrics and Disturbed for bringing me to them.
подборка песен в этом видео клевая! такая спокойная!)
Never heard this sung by anyone but the original from the 60's
The song was written in 1964, so there was no internet. There were lots of actual neon signs though. All glaring in the darkness vying for attention and blinding people to the world around them. I've heard people comment that the original song was a warning, but while serious, it was still a bit light. This rendition is more angry that the original warning wasn't heeded. Paul Simon liked this version so much he actually complimented / commended them publicly for it. That's saying something.
Thank you for feeling it! Love the reaction 🙂
Good job man. I agree, and I was there for Simon and Garfunkel.
The Internet was not around when this song was written
⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡⚡ Such a beautiful voice...
Wait for it...
Хорошие песни у него.
I love your reactions, hugs from Sweden
Талантливый человек
While the internet amplifies the message behind this song, it isn't what the original meaning was. The song was written many years before we had internet. The song was about how people had been losing the ability or desire to truly communicate with each other and being caught up in only their lives.
Как всегда шикарен
Written in the sixties during the Vietnam War and also President Kennedy was assassinated a year before or so. I was 5yrs but I remember it. I think every single person since then can relate to the words and have different interpretations and everyone would be right with everything that's going on in the world at the moment. Paul Simon was spot on. I love Disturbed's version because you feel the words and actually its made us all discuss and think about it even if it is just the song and words. It's broken some of the silence. I love David Draimans voice and the band are very talented. I'm a new fan and that comes from growing up an avid Osmond fan. 😂Hi from Scotland. 🏴🏴
When this was written, the neon light was the television.
Studio acoustics versus concert hall Acoustics along with increased resonance and echo from mic effects
David was classically trained as a Cantor.
Amazing ❤❤❤
Best cover ever for me and yes it was 1964 I think along with Linkin Parks cover of Rolling in the Deep
You have a very beautiful voice.
Best live performance
for the record, the song was written in the 1960's, there was no internet then
Great reaction thanks
Yes
Loved your reaction!!
Ты сепер ведёшь ❤❤
I appreciate you..💞❣️🔥
Yes, this is the better version by Disturb doing the song, an the best one I've ever heard. Yeah the original was in the 60s. It truly captured the REAL intent of the a PROTEST SONG. A warning against the tyranny of mind control by governments, commerce, and churches. If I need to remember why "we the people" is the most important part of America, I listen to this. Never let them silence you. Never.
Классная песня😌
💯
Neon lights were before LED lights. This song was written in the 1960’s
The internet did not exist when the lyrics to this song was written which was in the early 1960s
pls also the version from henk poort-sound of silence❤️
Красивая песня
Love your reaction ❤️
Written by Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) back in '64 so Internet had nothing to do with it! I'd bet that "neon lights" is literal. I would guess it's more about commercialism and the grasping of consumerism causing us to spend less time with each other, as well as businesses not paying attention to the affect their advertisements and push to spend had on communities and individuals.
The wonder of Simon is that it's relevant today....50-60 years later...and it's a matter of just seeing the song through a different reality. It's not difficult to see social media as the new TV/Commercialism of the 60s.
As someone who was around in the 60s, albeit a child, there was a lot of the same protesting then as we're seeing now, but it is so totally different. The 60s was pushing to get new protections and the optimism of that. Here we are 5+decades later and we are fighting the same fights, except to try and keep those things hard won in the 60s & 70s. This song is so much deeper, harsher and louder because we've spent all of that time in between benefiting from those changes made long ago, thinking we could only go forward, only to find that there so many evil people who are trying to erase that progress, to erase people!
Simply put, when you long for something you haven't had and are willing to fight to get it, you feel like you can get it done. When you've had something and someone is taking it from you, the pain is deep and rage is how to fight back.
Hard Master
This song was written in the ‘60s, no internet reference.
great reaction. Love your cat tree, by the way!
О круто !!!😊
❤❤❤
Sdarovaa brat
Keep in mind, he's professionally trained. Like the other guy said. He was ill
Silence in the presence of God
The silence is the peace….
I don't think Paul Simon was thinking about the internet when he wrote this back in....1965 I believe. ;)
I bet but if its still being sung today, there's some present issues