So over the last 1000 years, over 40 million people have been killed in the name of "god," not counting the millions that are recorded in the Bible as being killed BY this loving, caring, benevolent deity. That's 40,000 a year for 100 centuries. On the other hand, the snake, the symbol of the devil, kills about 5 per year. So, you have an 8000 times greater chance to be killed in the name of God than the messenger of the devil. Or, you can realize that religion was created centuries after man started roaming the earth and realize that your N:1 "statistical proof" is a random happenstance that falls far outside of scientific probability and that man created gods, not the other way around.
Disturbed's version reaches straight into your soul and makes you feel the anguish and anger of the lyrics. Paul SImon personally signed off on the song and shared it on his own page. Love your reaction!
🎸🎸s prophetic song they wrote 50 yrs my ago that ushered in the msg on in a be gentler be way.,this represents the anger because the people did not here by the warning I was 14 when I first heard it 🎸🎸happy night
In covering this song, Pentatonix did beautifully what they do…well, beautifully. However, they never left their comfort zone. Disturbed, however, took a giant step outside their typical genre and familiar wheelhouse, giving us an incredible emotional journey. The talent and versatility they display in this performance puts this rendition light years ahead of Pentatonix in my opinion. Glad to see the raw emotion reflected on your face, kudos!
@@jfrey726 , Yes he even added it to his own collection ! you can have no better "acknowledgement" of your talent than the original artist's compliments..
One of the things I’ve noticed that seems to get overlooked when comparing the Disturbed cover vs the Pentatonix cover is that Pentatonix uses multiple singers to carry out different sections of the song, whereas Disturbed is just one singer with amazing range that covers baritone thru tenor and even throws in a devilish rasp as well. The Disturbed version is absolutely haunting and once you hear it, you need to hear it daily for several days.
Excellent point. I am obsessed with this rendition (especially the Conan Show) and have to hear it every day. I’ve never been so moved by a song. And I loved Simon and Garfunkel’s original. But .....dayum!
My following comments are from watching the original B&W 4K Cover video: OMG, the tissues I've 🤧 gone through since I discovered David Draiman and Disturbed performing their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" on April 29, 2024. That day I have to believe my spirit 🙏 guides (out of the blue) first led me to a cover video by Dan Vasc singing "Amazing Grace" which was phenomenal 👏 and then to the cover video of Disturbed and David Draiman singing this most POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL 😂rendition of Simon and Garfunkels "The Sound of Silence". NOTE: For those interested, here's some history on Paul Simon, who wrote the song in 1964. Watch their video from back then. It's a whole different vibes. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Silence I'm 75 and was 15 when they released one of the most popular, iconic classical songs of our time during the 60's. It's amazing how relevant it is today. Actually, I feel it is even more relevant now more than ever, by how we're so attached to our electronics and don't actually share our thoughts and feelings with each other. Because of that, it actually becomes more difficult to do so. We are losing our ability to really be able to communicate with each other. No wonder we've become so divided. I've spent days listening and seeing the many Reactional channel hosts and each of your reactions and hearing all of your comments, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I still 😢 almost every time I watch and listen to it. I've also noticed that more males have shown more emotion and gotten teary-eyed than the females, just an observation. Thanks, from Diane😊❤
My following comments are from watching the original B&W 4K Cover video: OMG, the tissues I've 🤧 gone through since I discovered David Draiman and Disturbed performing their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" on April 29, 2024. That day I have to believe my spirit 🙏 guides (out of the blue) first led me to a cover video by Dan Vasc singing "Amazing Grace" which was phenomenal 👏 and then to the cover video of Disturbed and David Draiman singing this most POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL 😂rendition of Simon and Garfunkels "The Sound of Silence". NOTE: For those interested, here's some history on Paul Simon, who wrote the song in 1964. Watch their video from back then. It's a whole different vibes. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Silence I'm 75 and was 15 when they released one of the most popular, iconic classical songs of our time during the 60's. It's amazing how relevant it is today. Actually, I feel it is even more relevant now more than ever, by how we're so attached to our electronics and don't actually share our thoughts and feelings with each other. Because of that, it actually becomes more difficult to do so. We are losing our ability to really be able to communicate with each other. No wonder we've become so divided. I've spent days listening and seeing the many Reactional channel hosts and each of your reactions and hearing all of your comments, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I still 😢 almost every time I watch and listen to it. I've also noticed that more males have shown more emotion and gotten teary-eyed than the females, just an observation. Thanks, from Diane😊❤
Exceptional reaction! As good as the studio version of any song is supposed to be, this is one of those rare songs where -IMHO- a live performance can actually be better than the track. This happened when Disturbed performed this epic song on Conan. Accompanied by an orchestra, David Draiman delivered a spectacular performance despite being ill that day. It was as if he was trying to make the point that, when done correctly, a live performance can be better than the studio version. This point was supported by the numbers as the performance quickly became the most popular Conan video on UA-cam ever and the first to hit 100 million views. Given what you experienced while listening to the studio version -you didn't even need words as your face said it all- I would very much like to see your reaction to the Conan version. Keep up the great work!
Right?!?!? There is something about a live performance that is just special. There is no safety net, so nowhere to hide; you get one take. It either goes well or it doesn't. A studio version, on the other hand, can be amazing but it is still the best version of multiple takes.
@@jjohnjoni Dave was definitely Down with the Sickness during that performance, but it was still spectacular, despite the audio tech running Auto-tune on his voice for a few seconds near the end.
if disturbed never made another recording, they could float on this for decades. And Paul's generosity in signing off on this...you could say they own it together. he wrote it, they shaped it. I get goosebumps every time i hear this.
You must listen to the version this band did live on the Conan O'Brian show. I think that was actually better than this official version. While PTX was stunning, I think Disturbed best matches the original intent of this song as a protest against the blind and willful ignorance that Simon and Garfunkel tried to warn people about.
The original was a warning, this was a mourning. David is amazing, a classically trained vocalist turned metal vocalist. Second best cover ever, behind Johnny Cash’s “Hurt”
Enjoyed your reaction, Disturbed is Hard rock band and have been around 25 yrs, They deviated form their norm to do this and it paid off big time. They do a great cover of Stings If I ever lose my faith in you, Hold On To Memories is another you may enjoy.
I have listened to this so many times, and always get wave after wave of goosebumps. Love the artistry of the video, music writers going to be united with the people with the instruments. The ads obscure some of the ending with the ship full of people with instruments crossing the water and headed to the shore with the writers of the music waiting for their arrival.
With the exception of the boy and younger girl on the far shore and the cleaned up instruments, they are all ghosts... I keep hoping the floaty boat will make it but my son assures me it's been too late for a long time... Wish I could find what Draimon's intent for the end was? I don't think the rage would be there if there was also hope?
Great reaction; your face showed your amazement throughout. I look at them as a _Sound of Silence_ trilogy. First there was the Simon & Garfunkel original, brilliant and with beautiful harmonies. Decades later along came Disturbed, who stripped it down to David's single voice but cranked up its intensity "to 11" (They are normally considered a metal band, btw.). A few years after that, Pentatonix covered it, restoring the harmonies while keeping some of the intensity. It's impossible to say one is better than the others, but since I grew up with S&G's original, that one remains closest to my heart.
I have seen this band several times at Metal Festivals. This version is Epic but if you want to hear the true Nature of the band start with "Down with the Sickness" Trust me it will blow your mind after listening to "Sound of Silence"
For me, who grew up with S&G, The Sound of Silence lyrics were a call to arms…a demand for a revolution, and the gorgeous and sublime voices of the two seemed to lack the passion their powerful words seemed to demand. Then enter David Draiman & Disturbed, and I finally I heard the version I envisioned! Now we “see” and understand the song’s message! If you love this version, you’ll REALLY love the live version when Myles Kennedy joins Draiman for this song! STUNNING!
Thank you for not talking all through the music and respecting it and actually listening to it. This version of the great Simon Garfunkel song is undoubtedly one of the greatest performances productions with the visuals and the power of the voice you will ever find in any music. In comparison Pentatonix is at best cute
David demanded me to listen to the lyrics, which S and G never could. I was born in the 60's, heard this song so many times in my life, but it never held my attention. Imo, it was a boring song as a kid, teenager, young adult, and a mom. Now, I'm 56, a grandmom, now I've finally listened to the lyrics because David made me listen. When he started with his warm voice, ended with his rage and everything in between......oh my, how I cried. I couldn't stop. Listened to it over and over again. THIS is HOW to deliver a message imho. What a powerful voice, what a great song and the perfectly made video..........beautiful. Ppl, we must listen, we must communicate, face to face. No distraction of phones etc. Really speak and LISTEN to eachother! That's what I'm feeling my entire life. Ppl do NOT really listen to what other ppl have to say. Communicate!!!! Best cover I've ever heard and I've heard a lot in all genres. Great reaction video. You didn't stop to bla bla. Your face, your eyes said it all. Thank you.
Your first comment, "dark" is true and spot-on. As you'll see, hear, and feel the the lyrics, you realize it was dark times when this was written. It's amazing how many reactors start this video and are confused. They check their volumes."What the hell". Questions written on faces. They don't get it. The open IS THE OF SILENCE!!! Nothing. Silence. This version, to me, gives the lyrics more meaning. In the 60,s we were a mess. Race riots. Nam. Student activism. Those in power weren't listening. They weren't speaking. I truly think this is one of the best covers ever. It is as relevant today as it was 50+ years ago.
Many make this comparison. Simon and Garfunkels version was a warning, a cautionary tale of what was coming. Disturbeds is a wake up call and a challenge to that warning that was ignored for the last 50 years.
Note it was around the time of the Kennedy assissination which shocked a hell of a lot of Americans and those world-wide, but not sufficient enough to do something about the then current situation and Paul Simon despaired about the direction the world was travelling in, the trouble is we still haven't improved enough. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤒🤒🇦🇺🇦🇺
After hearing the live version on the Conan show Paul Simon broke down crying. He called David and told him that emotionally David owns the song. Paul on his personal home page had a link to Disturb's video.
There are many interpretations of this song The original written by Paul Simon in 1963 He wrote about the assignation of JFK The Veit Nam War,and all the corrupted politicians., It was a warning This version David Darimon Sung it in anger be cause no one took the warning But I'm like you I think it's is like a biblical song Great Reaction Saul
Loved the reaction. If you get the chance you have to listen to the live version on Conan. The video version is amazing but the live version is next level, you will not be sorry. The thing is the lead singer David Draiman was sick as a dog performing it but you would never know. The live version is even more powerful than the studio version, in my opinion. Disturbed are a heavy rock/heavy metal band, if you want to hear their normal sound I recommend "Down with the Sickness". Be advised it does contain explicit lyrics but Sound of silence and Down with the sickness show David's complete vocal range. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Yes, this version demands you to listen, right? 👀👀 I've always liked the original, but never payed much attention to the lyrics. FFW and along comes Disturbed and David Draiman and commands you to listen closely and feel the lyrics. 🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶 So POWERful, and so so good. Still gives me chills.
Disturbed is actually a heavy metal Disturbed is actually a heavy metal band. If you listen to the intro of down with the sickness You may recognize it because it's in a lot of memes. I particularly enjoy there cover of stings If I ever lose my faith in you. They also have 2 songs, hold on to memories and a reason to fight. 1 isn't original and I think the other 1 is a cover. David David is classically Trained. He was raised as an orthodox Jew and went to school to become a canta. I get the feeling that you are familiar with cancers. If not, the canter sings back what the rabbi has just read from The Tora. Canters have very deep rich Velvety melodic Voices that half to Systane Low notes for a. Of time. Obviously he did not become a canta. When Paul Simon Disturb cover Made him tear up And he said that day. You are long overdue for a Pentatonix reaction. On October 29th they dropped their video for the prayer. Today it has 3.5 million views. I am not a fan of the celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli Version. I 1st heard From Josh groban album where he performed it with charlotte church. Pentatonix version is now my favorite Although josh groban is Right behind because I really enjoy it.
Yes, exactly. David Draiman's voice, the musicians of Disturbed are magnificent. Paul Simon posted the video of the live performance on his page, the only time he's done so. Said the the was now theirs. High praise indeed. This is how the song was meant to be sung. Most people never really listened to the words before, I certainly didn't, David makes you hear them. Sings like an angel in the beginning, and an avenging angel at the end.
nice Reaction i love the face from People like you when first Time see the best male Vocalist with this Cover,now its Time for best female Vocalist Floor Jansen with the Band Nightwisch -Song Chost lovescore live from Wacken
This version is the BEST. I used to sing this song during radiation treatments 😭 and the song and the way it's sung say's I'm still pissed off about cancer 😭☮️🤘
"... the words of the prophets are written on subway walls and tenament halls ..." Simon & Garfunkel's rendition was a melancholy lament, full of resignation over the social disillusionment. I hear Disturbed's rendition as a powerfull call to arms, the anthem for the coming revolution!
How proud David should be with a song and a voice that can grab the soul of every single listener; few singers can claim that fame. I am in awe each time I hear him. And the musicians make it, as I've said before, magical.
I love your reaction. I felt the same way the first time i heard this version( the conan show). I was so moved and touched by David's hauntingly beautiful voice. Since then i have listened to it countless time and still get goosebumps
This is my favourite rendition. I couldn’t believe that a hard hard rock gruff guy sang this. I was shocked the first time I heard it, but after listening to it for many many times, I still get goose bumps and emotional with it. The imagery is SO compelling as well, it means SO much more to me now than ever before. A great reaction!!
YEP, GOOSEBUMPS AND DAVID STEALING YOUR SOUL, SUMS UP THIS SONG, SAME REACTION, AND TEARS ROLL DOWN YOUR FACE, THIS SONG CAME INTO MY LIFE 2YRS AGO WHEN I LOST MY SOULMATE MY HUSBAND OF 30YRS WHEN MY SPECIAL NEEDS SON WANTED THIS SONG PLAYED AT HIS DAD'S LIFE CELEBRATION CREMATION SERVICE AND THERE WASN'T A DRY EYE IN THE CHAPEL THIS SONG BY DISTURBED REACHED IN AND GRAB MY SOUL AND MADE ME RELIZE THAT HUMANITY IS DESTROYING IT SELF BECAUSE WE HAVE LOST THE WAY WE INTERACT WITH EACHOTHER (THROUGH TECHNOLOGY ONLY) SO ABSORBED IN OUR OWN LIVES THAT OUR WORLD IS SUFFERING FROM CV19- STUPIDNESS (HYGIENE BLINDNESS- NOT ACCEPTING HEALTH RULES ETC ) HOMELESSNESS,DROUGHT,STARVATION,FLOODS, FIRE, DISTRUCTION OF HABITAT THE LIST IS ENDLESS AND AS THIS SONG AND DAVID'S RENDITION TELLS WE BETTER WAKE UP SOON OR IT WILLBE TO LATE. SO I PRAYER THAT WHOEVER LISTENS TO THIS SONG MAY THEY RELIZED THEY CAN DO SOMETHING IT JUST TAKES BALLS TO STAND UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON ONE ANIMAL ONE TREE ONE DAY AT A TIME BECAUSE WE ONLY HAVE ONE WORLD, ONE LIFE LOVE YOUR REACTION SAME FOR ME PLUS FIRST TIME TO HEAR ALSO TEARS FELL GOD BLESS PLEASE REMEMBER WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF WE STAND UP AND TRY :);):)
Your face reaction was priceless. Don't know who the band is, but I have heard this version before. I agree with you it's powerful. Though I grew up with the original version
Just stumbled upon you... have to say that was nice. But I love this band... and this song. I grew up listening to it... when Simon and Garfunkel sang it. My parents had that album and I am pretty sure I wore down the tracks on it. I played it so much. But if you check out their songs... you should check out "Inside the Fire" and "The Vengeful One" I highly recommend both of those... though my favorite is always "Fear"... but each time I listen to this song no matter who sings it... It brings me to tears. The song is sadly as true today as it was when written... still no one is listening.
Thank you for listening to this. I’ve heard a lot of people compare him to PTX. I’m afraid I have to go with PTX’s rendition. He had a pitch problem on the word stone that stood out to me. I hope he watches out for the big belting segment. He doesn’t seem to be using breath support from the diaphragm, but I do hear a heavy use of throat, which could cut his career short. I wish him the best.
I recommend these songs from the Immortalized album 1) Who Taught You How to Hate 2) Immortalized 3) The Light 4) [Their First Love Song]You're Mine 5) Save our Last Goodbye 6) The Vengeful One 7) Never Wrong
You reaction was wonderful. Loved that shocked look on your face. Just please note that the volume of your video was a tad too low. I could hear you but I had to put the volume way up even though I was wearing headphones. Great video, otherwise. :)
One interpretation of this song is that Simon and Garfunkles version is a warning of what's to come....Disturbed's version is that anger that the warning wasn't heeded...And Pentatonix version is that there is hope for the future..... Just found your channel....Loving your reactions so far.....Where are you from? You sound Aussie.....
Hooray somebody listened to the lyrics as it is not a "pretty" song, it is a warning song with dark undertones but beautifully sung by David Draiman. Not bad for a Heavy Metal Band. Paul Simon actually told David that he will upload Disturbed's version to his own Social Media Pages and direct his followers to go and listen to it. Not a bad compliment for a Heavy Metal Band. I have not come across any negative comments from You Tube reactors from Black, White, Male or Female, young and old or from Voice Coaches to Rappers, mostly shock that this Band could arrange and sing this song so beautifully and convey what the lyrics actually mean even though they are not "pretty". Don't get me wrong I grew up with S&G and their beautiful harmonies but their version did not, in my opinion, convey the true meaning of what Paul wrote about. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
David Draiman... A powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which is incredibly difficult to do and he makes it look so damn easy! He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before........just hauntingly beautiful and pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent. Loved your reaction and your take on it! Paul Simon congratulated them on this and loved it!!
I absolutely loved your reaction. You looked shell-shocked. I love watching these reactions just to see the reactions of the reactors. I know where the sections where David Draiman does his grunting and see your reaction. I love this song. It's still my favourite of a cover. You must remember that Disturbed brought out that version in 2015 and Pentatonix brought theirs out in 2019
For other old folks watching this, he had two numbers, 'Forsaken' and 'Down with the Sickness' on the sound track of "Queen of the Damned"..... not going to say how old THAT is because I saw it and still have the CD.
I forgot to ask if there are any Guy Sebastian songs you could react to. Being Australian I’m assuming you know who that is. 😂 I recently discovered him and am I LOVE. 💕
Even Paul Simon was impressed with their version. Very powerful. Puts a lump in my throat every time. Maybe check out “Something to Remind You” by Staind, then go down the Aaron Lewis rabbit hole.
Great cover reaction. To me Simon and Garfunkel the original writers and performers were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and this version that David presents is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎
For the most part, I enjoyed your reaction. However, you should be reacting to the video, not just the music in the video. You managed to skip the first 11 seconds of the video, which, by its silence, demonstrated "the sound of silence." And you made no comments on the visuals, which were incredibly disturbing (appropriate, given the name of the band).
Brother, Did you know that Paul Simon wrote this sitting on his bathroom floor in the dark the night Robert Kennedy was assassinated? Upon hearing this version, he contacted David and told him "This is your song now." Wow. All that said, if you watch the live version on Conan, you can see the string section, a treat in itself, and the timpani drums they put right beside David for some reason. Don't know how he could heat anything those come in! Anyway, it's must-see performance. And, oh yeah, David never uses auto tune as many "experts" on UA-cam claim they can hear! Great reaction by you. Most of the time, people forget to watch the reactors face and naturally watch the video. Not in your case. I've watched hundreds of music reactions here. Your's is the first time I couldn't take my eyes off the reactors face. You were priceless my friend. All the best to you and your channel.
I love this version it gets to me every time. If you liked it that much I totally recommend that you check out the live version he sang on Conan show. It sounded exactly the same, and to top it off the guy had the flu and still sang it’s socks off now that is commitment and professionalism 😁😁
Yes , this one is a Masterpiece... If you want to hear the absolute best female Voice look for Eivor - Falling Free Live in Torshavn . I swear to God - you want to hear this... Greetings from Germany
There is no comparison. Pentatonix is all about the harmonies. Disturbed is full of emotion, anger. Let's us feel the power of the words. Disturbed far more powerful.
I had never heard of Disturbed either until someone posted this video on facebook, and i was , like you , amazed by this rendition. I then checked them out and am now a huge fan. They are primarily a heavy metal band , but their lyrics are always amazing , making you think as well as listen. You might want to check out "Stricken" ,"Prayer" and "Down with the Sickness " which are pretty much all on the heavier side but worth listening to. hagd enjoyed the reaction.
Heavy Metal rock is not my thing, but this ... I was just like you, a bit blown away. The best follow up is the backstory. His decision to do the type of music he chose aside; he has a talent I don't understand but can appreciate. I ended up watching several videos about David Draiman and learned he could have gone in to just about any genre' of music. Just like Linda Ronstadt, it will be interesting to see where he leads us outside of his first love, Heavy Metal
It isn't a song any more. It is an experience.
Also, an anthem for these troubled times worldwide.
You couldn't have said it better...
Yesssssss!!! Best comment ever
So over the last 1000 years, over 40 million people have been killed in the name of "god," not counting the millions that are recorded in the Bible as being killed BY this loving, caring, benevolent deity.
That's 40,000 a year for 100 centuries.
On the other hand, the snake, the symbol of the devil, kills about 5 per year.
So, you have an 8000 times greater chance to be killed in the name of God than the messenger of the devil.
Or, you can realize that religion was created centuries after man started roaming the earth and realize that your N:1 "statistical proof" is a random happenstance that falls far outside of scientific probability and that man created gods, not the other way around.
Best comment ever . . .
Disturbed's version reaches straight into your soul and makes you feel the anguish and anger of the lyrics. Paul SImon personally signed off on the song and shared it on his own page. Love your reaction!
🎸🎸s prophetic song they wrote 50 yrs my ago that ushered in the msg on in a be gentler be way.,this represents the anger because the people did not here by the warning I was 14 when I first heard it 🎸🎸happy night
In covering this song, Pentatonix did beautifully what they do…well, beautifully. However, they never left their comfort zone. Disturbed, however, took a giant step outside their typical genre and familiar wheelhouse, giving us an incredible emotional journey. The talent and versatility they display in this performance puts this rendition light years ahead of Pentatonix in my opinion. Glad to see the raw emotion reflected on your face, kudos!
I wonder if he had to do some face acting to get the emotion across. No putdown, he's an amazing singer
David Draiman has one of the best voices on the planet! Paul Simon loved this version.
Paul Simon actually said that this is disturbed's song now
@@jfrey726 , Yes he even added it to his own collection ! you can have no better "acknowledgement" of your talent than the original artist's compliments..
Yep, it was after their live performance on Conan that Paul endorsed it on social media. It is the only cover of any of his songs he has endorsed.
@@jfrey726 To me, Disturbed did to Sound of Silence what Johnny Cash did to Hurt.
He was Draimsn stunned.
One of the things I’ve noticed that seems to get overlooked when comparing the Disturbed cover vs the Pentatonix cover is that Pentatonix uses multiple singers to carry out different sections of the song, whereas Disturbed is just one singer with amazing range that covers baritone thru tenor and even throws in a devilish rasp as well. The Disturbed version is absolutely haunting and once you hear it, you need to hear it daily for several days.
The other thing that gets overlooked is that Disturbed's arrangement is the one Pentatonix covered.
Excellent point. I am obsessed with this rendition (especially the Conan Show) and have to hear it every day. I’ve never been so moved by a song. And I loved Simon and Garfunkel’s original. But .....dayum!
I listen all the time now
@@bonniecleveland3470 me too !! Have a great night!
My following comments are from watching the original B&W 4K Cover video: OMG, the tissues I've 🤧 gone through since I discovered David Draiman and Disturbed performing their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" on April 29, 2024. That day I have to believe my spirit 🙏 guides (out of the blue) first led me to a cover video by Dan Vasc singing "Amazing Grace" which was phenomenal 👏 and then to the cover video of Disturbed and David Draiman singing this most POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL 😂rendition of Simon and Garfunkels "The Sound of Silence". NOTE: For those interested, here's some history on Paul Simon, who wrote the song in 1964. Watch their video from back then. It's a whole different vibes. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Silence I'm 75 and was 15 when they released one of the most popular, iconic classical songs of our time during the 60's. It's amazing how relevant it is today. Actually, I feel it is even more relevant now more than ever, by how we're so attached to our electronics and don't actually share our thoughts and feelings with each other. Because of that, it actually becomes more difficult to do so. We are losing our ability to really be able to communicate with each other. No wonder we've become so divided. I've spent days listening and seeing the many Reactional channel hosts and each of your reactions and hearing all of your comments, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I still 😢 almost every time I watch and listen to it. I've also noticed that more males have shown more emotion and gotten teary-eyed than the females, just an observation. Thanks, from Diane😊❤
He was meant to sing this song. I don't listen to Disturbed, but I listen to this a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Me too!
I’ve said before some songs are written for different voices…it just took 50 years to find this one.
Welcome to the billion or so of people who have discovered Disturbed’s absolutely, unequivocally best rendition of another artist’s song ever.
My following comments are from watching the original B&W 4K Cover video: OMG, the tissues I've 🤧 gone through since I discovered David Draiman and Disturbed performing their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" on April 29, 2024. That day I have to believe my spirit 🙏 guides (out of the blue) first led me to a cover video by Dan Vasc singing "Amazing Grace" which was phenomenal 👏 and then to the cover video of Disturbed and David Draiman singing this most POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL 😂rendition of Simon and Garfunkels "The Sound of Silence". NOTE: For those interested, here's some history on Paul Simon, who wrote the song in 1964. Watch their video from back then. It's a whole different vibes. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Silence I'm 75 and was 15 when they released one of the most popular, iconic classical songs of our time during the 60's. It's amazing how relevant it is today. Actually, I feel it is even more relevant now more than ever, by how we're so attached to our electronics and don't actually share our thoughts and feelings with each other. Because of that, it actually becomes more difficult to do so. We are losing our ability to really be able to communicate with each other. No wonder we've become so divided. I've spent days listening and seeing the many Reactional channel hosts and each of your reactions and hearing all of your comments, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I still 😢 almost every time I watch and listen to it. I've also noticed that more males have shown more emotion and gotten teary-eyed than the females, just an observation. Thanks, from Diane😊❤
Exceptional reaction!
As good as the studio version of any song is supposed to be, this is one of those rare songs where -IMHO- a live performance can actually be better than the track. This happened when Disturbed performed this epic song on Conan. Accompanied by an orchestra, David Draiman delivered a spectacular performance despite being ill that day. It was as if he was trying to make the point that, when done correctly, a live performance can be better than the studio version. This point was supported by the numbers as the performance quickly became the most popular Conan video on UA-cam ever and the first to hit 100 million views. Given what you experienced while listening to the studio version -you didn't even need words as your face said it all- I would very much like to see your reaction to the Conan version.
Keep up the great work!
David was very sick on Conan but he still pulled it off. I do like this better though.
Right?!?!? There is something about a live performance that is just special. There is no safety net, so nowhere to hide; you get one take. It either goes well or it doesn't. A studio version, on the other hand, can be amazing but it is still the best version of multiple takes.
@@jjohnjoni Dave was definitely Down with the Sickness during that performance, but it was still spectacular, despite the audio tech running Auto-tune on his voice for a few seconds near the end.
if disturbed never made another recording, they could float on this for decades. And Paul's generosity in signing off on this...you could say they own it together. he wrote it, they shaped it. I get goosebumps every time i hear this.
You must listen to the version this band did live on the Conan O'Brian show. I think that was actually better than this official version. While PTX was stunning, I think Disturbed best matches the original intent of this song as a protest against the blind and willful ignorance that Simon and Garfunkel tried to warn people about.
Very honest reaction it seems to me. I especially liked the fact that you keep on playing it, rather than interrupting 87 times.
The original was a warning, this was a mourning. David is amazing, a classically trained vocalist turned metal vocalist. Second best cover ever, behind Johnny Cash’s “Hurt”
Watch him sing it live on Conan O'Brien. He had the flu
Enjoyed your reaction, Disturbed is Hard rock band and have been around 25 yrs, They deviated form their norm to do this and it paid off big time. They do a great cover of Stings If I ever lose my faith in you, Hold On To Memories is another you may enjoy.
I have listened to this so many times, and always get wave after wave of goosebumps. Love the artistry of the video, music writers going to be united with the people with the instruments. The ads obscure some of the ending with the ship full of people with instruments crossing the water and headed to the shore with the writers of the music waiting for their arrival.
With the exception of the boy and younger girl on the far shore and the cleaned up instruments, they are all ghosts... I keep hoping the floaty boat will make it but my son assures me it's been too late for a long time... Wish I could find what Draimon's intent for the end was? I don't think the rage would be there if there was also hope?
Great reaction; your face showed your amazement throughout.
I look at them as a _Sound of Silence_ trilogy. First there was the Simon & Garfunkel original, brilliant and with beautiful harmonies. Decades later along came Disturbed, who stripped it down to David's single voice but cranked up its intensity "to 11" (They are normally considered a metal band, btw.). A few years after that, Pentatonix covered it, restoring the harmonies while keeping some of the intensity. It's impossible to say one is better than the others, but since I grew up with S&G's original, that one remains closest to my heart.
Another of their official videos to listen to is “A reason to fight” Draiman always sings from the heart
Paul Simon LOVED this cover. In fact, he told David Draiman (Disturbed) that they now OWNED this song.
Absolutely LOVE this version!!
I have seen this band several times at Metal Festivals. This version is Epic but if you want to hear the true Nature of the band start with "Down with the Sickness" Trust me it will blow your mind after listening to "Sound of Silence"
For me, who grew up with S&G, The Sound of Silence lyrics were a call to arms…a demand for a revolution, and the gorgeous and sublime voices of the two seemed to lack the passion their powerful words seemed to demand. Then enter David Draiman & Disturbed, and I finally I heard the version I envisioned! Now we “see” and understand the song’s message! If you love this version, you’ll REALLY love the live version when Myles Kennedy joins Draiman for this song! STUNNING!
When Paul Simon heard this version, he told them it was now their song.
Thank you for not talking all through the music and respecting it and actually listening to it.
This version of the great Simon Garfunkel song is undoubtedly one of the greatest performances productions with the visuals and the power of the voice you will ever find in any music.
In comparison Pentatonix is at best cute
David demanded me to listen to the lyrics, which S and G never could.
I was born in the 60's, heard this song so many times in my life, but it never held my attention.
Imo, it was a boring song as a kid, teenager, young adult, and a mom.
Now, I'm 56, a grandmom, now I've finally listened to the lyrics because David made me listen.
When he started with his warm voice, ended with his rage and everything in between......oh my, how I cried.
I couldn't stop. Listened to it over and over again.
THIS is HOW to deliver a message imho.
What a powerful voice, what a great song and the perfectly made video..........beautiful.
Ppl, we must listen, we must communicate, face to face. No distraction of phones etc.
Really speak and LISTEN to eachother!
That's what I'm feeling my entire life. Ppl do NOT really listen to what other ppl have to say.
Communicate!!!!
Best cover I've ever heard and I've heard a lot in all genres.
Great reaction video. You didn't stop to bla bla.
Your face, your eyes said it all.
Thank you.
Your reaction shows exactly how I feel about this masterpiece. Thank you for that and have a Merry Christmas with your family!
Check out the LIVE VERSION on
CONAN
Your first comment, "dark" is true and spot-on. As you'll see, hear, and feel the the lyrics, you realize it was dark times when this was written. It's amazing how many reactors start this video and are confused. They check their volumes."What the hell". Questions written on faces. They don't get it. The open IS THE OF SILENCE!!! Nothing. Silence. This version, to me, gives the lyrics more meaning. In the 60,s we were a mess. Race riots. Nam. Student activism. Those in power weren't listening. They weren't speaking. I truly think this is one of the best covers ever. It is as relevant today as it was 50+ years ago.
🎸💯💯right by about the "what by the hell" comment.. I laught Everytime 🎸🎸Joyce in Arizona
Many make this comparison. Simon and Garfunkels version was a warning, a cautionary tale of what was coming. Disturbeds is a wake up call and a challenge to that warning that was ignored for the last 50 years.
Note it was around the time of the Kennedy assissination which shocked a hell of a lot of Americans and those world-wide, but not sufficient enough to do something about the then current situation and Paul Simon despaired about the direction the world was travelling in, the trouble is we still haven't improved enough.
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If Paul Simon wrote that song as a warning to us all, and, as most people think it is, THIS was the rendition he had in mind.
🎸🎸SnG version was the softer version by if warning being ushered in ..this version ushers in the anger cos no one's heeding the warning 💞
Loved your reaction. Typical stunned silence because the mind has a difficult time comprehending what it just heard.
After hearing the live version on the Conan show Paul Simon broke down crying. He called David and told him that emotionally David owns the song. Paul on his personal home page had a link to Disturb's video.
@Lothar Lustig do you Jesus out on random people you meet all the time?
Had the same reaction the first time I heard this … sat there thinking to myself “what the hell just happened?”
I kept saying wow and was just mesmerized by the voice and the video.
There are many interpretations of this song
The original written by Paul Simon in 1963
He wrote about the assignation of JFK
The Veit Nam War,and all the corrupted politicians.,
It was a warning
This version David Darimon
Sung it in anger be cause no one took the warning
But I'm like you I think it's is like a biblical
song
Great Reaction Saul
The live version is better from Conan show you can see the emotions on his face he has amazing story telling facial movements
Loved the reaction. If you get the chance you have to listen to the live version on Conan. The video version is amazing but the live version is next level, you will not be sorry. The thing is the lead singer David Draiman was sick as a dog performing it but you would never know. The live version is even more powerful than the studio version, in my opinion. Disturbed are a heavy rock/heavy metal band, if you want to hear their normal sound I recommend "Down with the Sickness". Be advised it does contain explicit lyrics but Sound of silence and Down with the sickness show David's complete vocal range. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Paul Simon declared that this song belongs to Disturbed. That says it all! Excellent reaction!
A masterpiece!!!!! 💖💖💖
The Disturbed Conan version of the same song is another "fasten your seatbelt" version. Check it.
They are not really a hard Rock band they are a heavy metal band.
Yes, this version demands you to listen, right? 👀👀
I've always liked the original, but never payed much attention to the lyrics.
FFW and along comes Disturbed and David Draiman and commands you to listen closely and feel the lyrics. 🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶
So POWERful, and so so good. Still gives me chills.
Disturbed is actually a heavy metal Disturbed is actually a heavy metal band. If you listen to the intro of down with the sickness You may recognize it because it's in a lot of memes. I particularly enjoy there cover of stings If I ever lose my faith in you. They also have 2 songs, hold on to memories and a reason to fight. 1 isn't original and I think the other 1 is a cover. David David is classically Trained. He was raised as an orthodox Jew and went to school to become a canta. I get the feeling that you are familiar with cancers. If not, the canter sings back what the rabbi has just read from The Tora. Canters have very deep rich Velvety melodic Voices that half to Systane Low notes for a. Of time. Obviously he did not become a canta. When Paul Simon Disturb cover Made him tear up And he said that day.
You are long overdue for a Pentatonix reaction. On October 29th they dropped their video for the prayer. Today it has 3.5 million views. I am not a fan of the celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli Version. I 1st heard From Josh groban album where he performed it with charlotte church. Pentatonix version is now my favorite Although josh groban is Right behind because I really enjoy it.
Yes, exactly. David Draiman's voice, the musicians of Disturbed are magnificent. Paul Simon posted the video of the live performance on his page, the only time he's done so. Said the the was now theirs. High praise indeed. This is how the song was meant to be sung. Most people never really listened to the words before, I certainly didn't, David makes you hear them. Sings like an angel in the beginning, and an avenging angel at the end.
nice Reaction i love the face from People like you when first Time see the best male Vocalist with this Cover,now its Time for best female Vocalist Floor Jansen with the Band Nightwisch -Song Chost lovescore live from Wacken
"Metal artists can't sing!"
David Draiman: "Hold my beer."
I thought you were going to do more Disturbed!!! What happened? There were recommendations for more of their gems you haven't heard yet! C'mon man.
This version is the BEST.
I used to sing this song during radiation treatments 😭 and the song and the way it's sung say's I'm still pissed off about cancer 😭☮️🤘
Goosebumps every time I hear this hauntingly beautiful version ❤ I loved your impressions about this , same as mine were .
Get ready for a religious experience! Shakes me to my very soul! It's a thing of beauty!
David has been doing it for 20+ years, and just as powerful, so many of these dude ruin their voices. Not David.
And you, guy, are THE best reviewer of all the many I’ve watched!
Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning.
David Draiman's rendition is just pissed off for ignoring the warning.
"... the words of the prophets
are written on subway walls
and tenament halls ..."
Simon & Garfunkel's rendition was a melancholy lament,
full of resignation over the social disillusionment.
I hear Disturbed's rendition as a powerfull
call to arms, the anthem for the coming revolution!
The Conan show is a better version.
How proud David should be with a song and a voice that can grab the soul of every single listener; few singers can claim that fame. I am in awe each time I hear him. And the musicians make it, as I've said before, magical.
Please do an immediate reaction to another Disturbed song. Opposite spectrum of their talent . “Inside the Fire” Do it. Please
Thank you for letting it play all the way through before commenting
You need to hear David's Live Version on Conan O' Brian Show.
David has studied to become a Cantor.. Love his voice so much. 😎😎
Why did you edit out the first 7 seconds of "The silence" from the video? It starts the story.
I love your reaction. I felt the same way the first time i heard this version( the conan show). I was so moved and touched by David's hauntingly beautiful voice.
Since then i have listened to it countless time and still get goosebumps
This is my favourite rendition. I couldn’t believe that a hard hard rock gruff guy sang this. I was shocked the first time I heard it, but after listening to it for many many times, I still get goose bumps and emotional with it. The imagery is SO compelling as well, it means SO much more to me now than ever before. A great reaction!!
Still not tired of listening to this...at least 100 times
YEP, GOOSEBUMPS AND DAVID STEALING YOUR SOUL, SUMS UP THIS SONG, SAME REACTION, AND TEARS ROLL DOWN YOUR FACE, THIS SONG CAME INTO MY LIFE 2YRS AGO WHEN I LOST MY SOULMATE MY HUSBAND OF 30YRS WHEN MY SPECIAL NEEDS SON WANTED THIS SONG PLAYED AT HIS DAD'S LIFE CELEBRATION CREMATION SERVICE AND THERE WASN'T A DRY EYE IN THE CHAPEL THIS SONG BY DISTURBED REACHED IN AND GRAB MY SOUL AND MADE ME RELIZE THAT HUMANITY IS DESTROYING IT SELF BECAUSE WE HAVE LOST THE WAY WE INTERACT WITH EACHOTHER (THROUGH TECHNOLOGY ONLY) SO ABSORBED IN OUR OWN LIVES THAT OUR WORLD IS SUFFERING FROM CV19- STUPIDNESS (HYGIENE BLINDNESS- NOT ACCEPTING HEALTH RULES ETC ) HOMELESSNESS,DROUGHT,STARVATION,FLOODS, FIRE, DISTRUCTION OF HABITAT THE LIST IS ENDLESS AND AS THIS SONG AND DAVID'S RENDITION TELLS WE BETTER WAKE UP SOON OR IT WILLBE TO LATE. SO I PRAYER THAT WHOEVER LISTENS TO THIS SONG MAY THEY RELIZED THEY CAN DO SOMETHING IT JUST TAKES BALLS TO STAND UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON ONE ANIMAL ONE TREE ONE DAY AT A TIME BECAUSE WE ONLY HAVE ONE WORLD, ONE LIFE
LOVE YOUR REACTION SAME FOR ME PLUS FIRST TIME TO HEAR ALSO TEARS FELL GOD BLESS PLEASE REMEMBER WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF WE STAND UP AND TRY :);):)
David draiman can sing anything, awesome/unique/powerful voice 🤘🔥🎸🎶🤘🔥🎸🎶🤘🔥🎸🎶 please react to more disturbed, their music is incredible 🤘🤘
Well done mate, great reaction and I agree this is more emotional and unreal rendition.
Your face reaction was priceless. Don't know who the band is, but I have heard this version before. I agree with you it's powerful. Though I grew up with the original version
Just stumbled upon you... have to say that was nice. But I love this band... and this song. I grew up listening to it... when Simon and Garfunkel sang it. My parents had that album and I am pretty sure I wore down the tracks on it. I played it so much. But if you check out their songs... you should check out "Inside the Fire" and "The Vengeful One" I highly recommend both of those... though my favorite is always "Fear"... but each time I listen to this song no matter who sings it... It brings me to tears. The song is sadly as true today as it was when written... still no one is listening.
This reaction was g o l d e n :>)yo
Thank you for listening to this. I’ve heard a lot of people compare him to PTX. I’m afraid I have to go with PTX’s rendition. He had a pitch problem on the word stone that stood out to me. I hope he watches out for the big belting segment. He doesn’t seem to be using breath support from the diaphragm, but I do hear a heavy use of throat, which could cut his career short. I wish him the best.
Well he`s been doing this since 1994, so reckon he knows what he`s doing.
Thanks for your reaction! Disturbed's live version on Conan is my absolute favorite!!!
You’ve got to check out the live version on Conan. He’s absolutely amazing and he’s sick during the performance.
I recommend these songs from the Immortalized album
1) Who Taught You How to Hate
2) Immortalized
3) The Light
4) [Their First Love Song]You're Mine
5) Save our Last Goodbye
6) The Vengeful One
7) Never Wrong
You reaction was wonderful. Loved that shocked look on your face. Just please note that the volume of your video was a tad too low. I could hear you but I had to put the volume way up even though I was wearing headphones. Great video, otherwise. :)
BTW…Anyone else notice Disturbed’s dark silhouette of smooth head and hoop earrings matched ‘Soul Reacts’?
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I loved your facial expressions! I grew up knowing Simon & Garfunkel, I love Pentatonix! But this is by far my favorite!!!
Don't listen to anything by Disturbed without doing it as a reaction video!!!!! 🤣
My second favourite cover of Disturbed is, "Land of Confusion", (Originally by Phil Collins)
One interpretation of this song is that Simon and Garfunkles version is a warning of what's to come....Disturbed's version is that anger that the warning wasn't heeded...And Pentatonix version is that there is hope for the future.....
Just found your channel....Loving your reactions so far.....Where are you from? You sound Aussie.....
769 MILLION views. You need to watch the Conan O’Brien show where they performed this.
Like many others, you've cut off the beginning of the video. Stupid, as it is part of the story it tells: the sound of SILENCE.
I’m with Paul Simon ❤️ing
Disturbed’s version‼️🤗💝
the original was a warning... this is the angry version because the warning was not listen...
outstanding cover song.
you look scare for the entire video :) lol
Hooray somebody listened to the lyrics as it is not a "pretty" song, it is a warning song with dark undertones but beautifully sung by David Draiman. Not bad for a Heavy Metal Band.
Paul Simon actually told David that he will upload Disturbed's version to his own Social Media Pages and direct his followers to go and listen to it. Not a bad compliment for a Heavy Metal Band. I have not come across any negative comments from You Tube reactors from Black, White, Male or Female, young and old or from Voice Coaches to Rappers, mostly shock that this Band could arrange and sing this song so beautifully and convey what the lyrics actually mean even though they are not "pretty". Don't get me wrong I grew up with S&G and their beautiful harmonies but their version did not, in my opinion, convey the true meaning of what Paul wrote about.
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David Draiman... A powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which is incredibly difficult to do and he makes it look so damn easy! He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before........just hauntingly beautiful and pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent. Loved your reaction and your take on it! Paul Simon congratulated them on this and loved it!!
I absolutely loved your reaction. You looked shell-shocked. I love watching these reactions just to see the reactions of the reactors. I know where the sections where David Draiman does his grunting and see your reaction. I love this song. It's still my favourite of a cover. You must remember that Disturbed brought out that version in 2015 and Pentatonix brought theirs out in 2019
Dark, Angry, Powerful... Beautiful.
For other old folks watching this, he had two numbers, 'Forsaken' and 'Down with the Sickness' on the sound track of "Queen of the Damned"..... not going to say how old THAT is because I saw it and still have the CD.
I forgot to ask if there are any Guy Sebastian songs you could react to. Being Australian I’m assuming you know who that is. 😂 I recently discovered him and am I LOVE. 💕
Even Paul Simon was impressed with their version. Very powerful. Puts a lump in my throat every time. Maybe check out “Something to Remind You” by Staind, then go down the Aaron Lewis rabbit hole.
I'd reccomend "The Light" from Disturbed.
Great cover reaction. To me Simon and Garfunkel the original writers and performers were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and this version that David presents is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎
For the most part, I enjoyed your reaction. However, you should be reacting to the video, not just the music in the video. You managed to skip the first 11 seconds of the video, which, by its silence, demonstrated "the sound of silence." And you made no comments on the visuals, which were incredibly disturbing (appropriate, given the name of the band).
Brother, Did you know that Paul Simon wrote this sitting on his bathroom floor in the dark the night Robert Kennedy was assassinated? Upon hearing this version, he contacted David and told him "This is your song now." Wow.
All that said, if you watch the live version on Conan, you can see the string section, a treat in itself, and the timpani drums they put right beside David for some reason. Don't know how he could heat anything those come in! Anyway, it's must-see performance. And, oh yeah, David never uses auto tune as many "experts" on UA-cam claim they can hear!
Great reaction by you. Most of the time, people forget to watch the reactors face and naturally watch the video. Not in your case. I've watched hundreds of music reactions here. Your's is the first time I couldn't take my eyes off the reactors face. You were priceless my friend. All the best to you and your channel.
I love this version it gets to me every time. If you liked it that much I totally recommend that you check out the live version he sang on Conan show. It sounded exactly the same, and to top it off the guy had the flu and still sang it’s socks off now that is commitment and professionalism 😁😁
Body language and facial ticks reveal the truth... Never heard of them, huh?... Uhu
Yes , this one is a Masterpiece... If you want to hear the absolute best female Voice look for Eivor - Falling Free Live in Torshavn . I swear to God - you want to hear this... Greetings from Germany
There is no comparison. Pentatonix is all about the harmonies. Disturbed is full of emotion, anger. Let's us feel the power of the words. Disturbed far more powerful.
Heavy metal singer. Trained in opera and to be cantor. Powerful singer.
Hint: just listen to the live version from Conan in 2016....way better!!
A heavy metal band, been around 25 years. Listen to Down With the Sickness- their signature song.
I had never heard of Disturbed either until someone posted this video on facebook, and i was , like you , amazed by this rendition. I then checked them out and am now a huge fan. They are primarily a heavy metal band , but their lyrics are always amazing , making you think as well as listen. You might want to check out "Stricken" ,"Prayer" and "Down with the Sickness " which are pretty much all on the heavier side but worth listening to. hagd enjoyed the reaction.
Heavy Metal rock is not my thing, but this ... I was just like you, a bit blown away. The best follow up is the backstory. His decision to do the type of music he chose aside; he has a talent I don't understand but can appreciate. I ended up watching several videos about David Draiman and learned he could have gone in to just about any genre' of music. Just like Linda Ronstadt, it will be interesting to see where he leads us outside of his first love, Heavy Metal