Why are some of these comments so critical??? These kids are 16 years old. They’re not competing for some Hollywood show. Good job, guys, and thank you for posting.
Thank you all for the comments and support, and especially for all the advice and hard comments, they've helped me take my voice to new heights over the past few years!
Get rid of all the background dancers, or whatever they were. And the girl in red, towards the beginning, with the other boy. You don't need all that interpretive dance nonsense, just rely on the power of your voice. The backup singers should stay, their higher voices balance your baritone, but all the people behind you just dancing strangely distract from a bad ass vocalist, who is WAY too good, for being as young as you are. You don't need the fluff, son, you're THAT good, all on your own.
Holy crap! Unbelievably amazing. The original has always been a favorite of mine but this is one of the very few that honor it and belong right beside it. Hope you've kept up singing. The world needs a beautiful voice and spirit to shine through right now!
The choreography and staging added so much. ALL of the participants made this a great performance. This young man understands "showmanship". His voice will keep developing. Keep singing young man.
This will always be a memory to share, rejoice and remember. I'm beyond impressed. Beautiful performances by all! This performance is one I listen to quite often. Beautiful. Thank you!
I’m so glad I watched the video thru to the end before reading the comments. This young man is quite amazing really. The choreography of the backup singers was quite demonstrative, in synch with one another and it was clear they depicted the message the song was meant to deliver. A refreshing and moving video. Loved the timbre of his voice. Well done!
They were all great! Their sign language added to the performance. It was shared to me by someone who loved it. I have watched it over and over. Very Well Done.
Criticism is not warranted by anybody, it is all about the storey being told, this young man and dancing crew, told it to perfection. God bless their performance.
I'm glad he didn't embellish the way singers do these days. He kept it pure and simple and let his beautiful voice carry the song. The chorus with him are a perfect complement. Absolutely beautiful.!
Today's youth taking on a very big song that they truly cant grasp but still performed well. Big cheers to the students and all their hard work. Well done guys and gals!
Beautiful rendition of what is already a beautiful cover of a classic song. Much better of a performance than those who think are stars in Hollywood. Keep up the good work.
Didn't think anyone would ever begin to compare to disturb's version.........WOW.....Excellent performance!!!@@@@ U have done the impossible!!!! Good luck! God bless!
Amazing how so many pointed out the shortcomings of this performance. Don't let that deter you, great performance by a talented bunch: lead vocals, chorus, AND interpretive dancers!!
I don't think they meant any harm pointing out the imperfections, he's young, at his age, I'd take the pointers, work on it to get better. Constructive criticism is a much maligned learning opportunity nowadays. Like many have said, he's got potential, just needs to polish up a bit.
Forward thinking in that dancers, sign language, a choir and the costumes is ingenious. Reuben sings like an angel, a deep voiced angel. A great performance. Hope he gets a career in music performance.
Oh My Gosh....If that young man doesn't become a professional singer I will be very sad and disappointed. That was AMAZING....I was in awww...Sure the dancing could have been a little different, but hey they still tried. But Damn that young man can sing. They should send this to David Draiman from Disturbed. I just cant say it enough how I enjoyed listening to this. Good Job everyone.
Just stumbled across this video and wow what a performance. From a young chap with likely self taught vocals has performed a brilliant version of Sound of Silence......... Well done to the full supporting cast.
Just saw this for the first time. Usually not a fan of covers on legendary songs like this one...but young man, stunning cover! I'll be watching fir you because you're going to be a star, no doubt!!!❤
These kids did a great job! The lead, Ruben, did a lovely job singing the Disturbed version of such a wonderful song. I've been a fan of this song since I first heard the Simon and Garfunkel version! Nicely done, guys!
This song has haunted me since S&G first released it. It was on the radio for so many life events and experiences; break-ups, make-ups, the one that got away, miscarriages, and deaths. For whatever reason, this version right now struck a chord deeper than any other. Pardon me while I look for the windshield wiper switch on a Motorola G4. Great job.
This has become my favorite song of the month on UA-cam. I really like the dancers as well, the various groups, dresses, (great freshness, authenticity, charming,) and the contrast of the (esp.) female back up singing. Added to my playlist "See the Main Chance Auditions." Are there any other versions of it online. It seems we're missing a bunch of the dance. Still it's an interesting effect, filling the screen, enticing. Awesome lighting effects! I see there are more performances, videos! Great!
I came to watch this after seeing an advertisement about this young man, and I’m so glad I did!!! You did an outstanding job as well as the rest of the cast!!! Bravo Bravo!!!
Epic! Brought back fond memories of when my daughter was in Show Choir in high school. And to the person who commented that, hopefully, Disney isn't involved, is absolutely correct. My daughter auditioned for them in one of their Show Choir weeks, and they destroyed her dream to sing for them. I regretted not telling her that Disney is not what it seems, but I didn't want to taint her experience.
What an amazing performance!! It's a difficult song to sing and be able to bring enough emotion and he did a beautiful job. Best of luck to him in all of his future endeavors!!
The best thing about the Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence is that it brought the genius of Paul Simon to a new audience 50 years after the song was written. It took a lot of guts to tackle this version of the song.
His voice is really really lovely. Hope he's still singing! If not it would be a wasted talent. So beautiful! Also he seems like the stage is his forever home ☺️ You may be really proud of your son!
Spoke with him today. He said if its Gods will, he will make it. Which is very true. I believe he can go far and I have put in a good word to a producer I know. So hopefully. If you know of anyone to help him, pass his video on.
This song has always evoked a strong emotional response in me.But damn, I'm crying like a baby! This young man is brilliantly performing one of my favorite songs!
That's very impressive. There must be a number of songs that can be reinterpreted along these lines. Lower voice ranges are much undersold! We need to hear more.
Cut those kids some slack jerk wad, those kids were doing what the chorus director instructed them to do. Have you always been perfect all of your life? I doubt it!!!!!!!
For any whingers "Take a hike" This guy is good specially since he is just 16 and not a professional singer YET....... Respect from someone who knows music and good artist.
Who else is here just from seeing it on snapchat
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Me
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Snapchat stories are Absolutely annoying because they do an article on everything. Easier just to google it
Why are some of these comments so critical??? These kids are 16 years old. They’re not competing for some Hollywood show.
Good job, guys, and thank you for posting.
Thank you all for the comments and support, and especially for all the advice and hard comments, they've helped me take my voice to new heights over the past few years!
Amazing ..... I can imagine a solo dammmm
You're freaking amazing, anyone who criticized that I'm sure doesn't have half the voice you do!! You killed it great job!!!
Good job young sir.
Get rid of all the background dancers, or whatever they were. And the girl in red, towards the beginning, with the other boy. You don't need all that interpretive dance nonsense, just rely on the power of your voice. The backup singers should stay, their higher voices balance your baritone, but all the people behind you just dancing strangely distract from a bad ass vocalist, who is WAY too good, for being as young as you are. You don't need the fluff, son, you're THAT good, all on your own.
@@specialk9424 I believe it was done for a SCHOOL CONCERT. So yea, that stuff kind of comes with the territory.
HOLY CRAP THIS KID IS AMAZING!! Someone give him a contract!
Cut the Kids some slack folks! These were high school kids! They did a fantastic job! ALL OF THEM!
HATERS..FUCK..EM
People, unfortunately, are just nasty and mean spirited! These kids did such an awesome job!
@@karynm3365 my belief is that it all stems from JEALOUSY
Dancing really sucked
1:32
Someone get this guy an America's Got Talent application. That was phenomenal!!
Wtf no
Unfortunately, he does not live in the U.S.A. But he does sing when he can at his university.
@@kathybrockman8363 where is he from?
@ellen Yudes60 he is from South Africa
@@KevinVargas-br8qg ??
This is a school production? 😳 Incredibly depicted 😭❤️ This is art 👏
Did anyone see the kid fall at 1:35?
No but thanks 🤣
😂😂😂😂
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Yes 🤣
Thank you
Holy crap! Unbelievably amazing. The original has always been a favorite of mine but this is one of the very few that honor it and belong right beside it. Hope you've kept up singing. The world needs a beautiful voice and spirit to shine through right now!
This is so beautiful I replay this every day.Thank you Ruben.
Thank you for singing and believing in a song that many of us grew up with in this country...
Tears….absolutely beautiful! I’m so impressed!
Well done Ruben and the entire Company, BRAVO!!!
The choreography and staging added so much. ALL of the participants made this a great performance. This young man understands "showmanship". His voice will keep developing. Keep singing young man.
Well done guys, amaizing performance
This will always be a memory to share, rejoice and remember. I'm beyond impressed. Beautiful performances by all! This performance is one I listen to quite often. Beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you! 🙂
Beautiful production. Never get tired of watching.
I’m so glad I watched the video thru to the end before reading the comments. This young man is quite amazing really. The choreography of the backup singers was quite demonstrative, in synch with one another and it was clear they depicted the message the song was meant to deliver. A refreshing and moving video. Loved the timbre of his voice. Well done!
Wow 😳 This performance brought chills. Out-freakin-standing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Speechless 😶
WOW! Blew my socks off! Beautiful, full, rich voice!
I am still listening and enjoying this in 2021. Great voice!
They were all great! Their sign language added to the performance. It was shared to me by someone who loved it. I have watched it over and over. Very Well Done.
Great job! Awesome song!
Criticism is not warranted by anybody, it is all about the storey being told, this young man and dancing crew, told it to perfection. God bless their performance.
I'm glad he didn't embellish the way singers do these days.
He kept it pure and simple and let his beautiful voice carry the song.
The chorus with him are a perfect complement.
Absolutely beautiful.!
OMG, what a beautiful voice and rendition!
Fantastic rendition-especially for teens-Wonderful!!
Wow, this is amazing! Found it very hard to believe he was only 16. Amazing performance!
When the choreographer gets his material from tiktok
This is from 2016 though
I legit thought it was ASL at first and then became disappointed.
I love his voice!! We listen to his videos all the time. They are awesome
Today's youth taking on a very big song that they truly cant grasp but still performed well. Big cheers to the students and all their hard work. Well done guys and gals!
Beautiful rendition of what is already a beautiful cover of a classic song. Much better of a performance than those who think are stars in Hollywood. Keep up the good work.
Strong voice man, very nice.
So cool!! Seriously! Job well done! He did amazingly, but what you can see of the whole show was really great! Loved the harmonies!
BEAUTIFUL performance!!! Very moving rendition of a classic.
That was very good. I am seeing this now in July of 2023. Thank you.
Didn't think anyone would ever begin to compare to disturb's version.........WOW.....Excellent performance!!!@@@@ U have done the impossible!!!! Good luck! God bless!
Awesome...FABULOUS dance, song choice and young man NAILED IT!
Amazing how so many pointed out the shortcomings of this performance. Don't let that deter you, great performance by a talented bunch: lead vocals, chorus, AND interpretive dancers!!
I don't think they meant any harm pointing out the imperfections, he's young, at his age, I'd take the pointers, work on it to get better. Constructive criticism is a much maligned learning opportunity nowadays. Like many have said, he's got potential, just needs to polish up a bit.
What shortcomings? There are none! Only a cranky old SOB could complain about no shortcomings to criticize
I absolutely love disturbed and David Dramen"s rendition of the song. This young man did it justice. Great job!
Brilliant. Well done everyone.
Forward thinking in that dancers, sign language, a choir and the costumes is ingenious. Reuben sings like an angel, a deep voiced angel. A great performance. Hope he gets a career in music performance.
See Canon no sign language
What a brilliant voice he has. Surely he'll have a great career ahead of him !
Are you shitting me? Amazingly well-done vocals, music, choreography and concept. WOW!
Oh My Gosh....If that young man doesn't become a professional singer I will be very sad and disappointed. That was AMAZING....I was in awww...Sure the dancing could have been a little different, but hey they still tried. But Damn that young man can sing. They should send this to David Draiman from Disturbed. I just cant say it enough how I enjoyed listening to this. Good Job everyone.
ya know, the performance was spot on, the back up kids were great.
Your parents couldn't be more proud! Kudos very good quality of baritone. Keep on practicing your talent. Long way to go-yes you can!
Just stumbled across this video and wow what a performance. From a young chap with likely self taught vocals has performed a brilliant version of Sound of Silence......... Well done to the full supporting cast.
Beautiful voice, so deep for his age... Dancers ahd singers behind fantastic addition... The youth can be so amazing and artistic..
Just saw this for the first time. Usually not a fan of covers on legendary songs like this one...but young man, stunning cover! I'll be watching fir you because you're going to be a star, no doubt!!!❤
Wow. This boy is going somewhere. But always remember to keep God first in everything you do. God bless you always.
I want a cover of him singing this on Spotify so bad
I think this whole performance was just perfect! I liked the dancing with it and the addition of the other singers!
These kids did a great job! The lead, Ruben, did a lovely job singing the Disturbed version of such a wonderful song. I've been a fan of this song since I first heard the Simon and Garfunkel version! Nicely done, guys!
Great to see and hear young people doing what a lot of us wish we could have or did when we were young, God bless them.
This song has haunted me since S&G first released it. It was on the radio for so many life events and experiences; break-ups, make-ups, the one that got away, miscarriages, and deaths. For whatever reason, this version right now struck a chord deeper than any other. Pardon me while I look for the windshield wiper switch on a Motorola G4. Great job.
This has become my favorite song of the month on UA-cam. I really like the dancers as well, the various groups, dresses, (great freshness, authenticity, charming,) and the contrast of the (esp.) female back up singing. Added to my playlist "See the Main Chance Auditions." Are there any other versions of it online. It seems we're missing a bunch of the dance. Still it's an interesting effect, filling the screen, enticing. Awesome lighting effects! I see there are more performances, videos! Great!
I came to watch this after seeing an advertisement about this young man, and I’m so glad I did!!! You did an outstanding job as well as the rest of the cast!!! Bravo Bravo!!!
Wow! Inspirational! Such a great, steady, clear voice and wonderful backing vocals.
Epic! Brought back fond memories of when my daughter was in Show Choir in high school. And to the person who commented that, hopefully, Disney isn't involved, is absolutely correct. My daughter auditioned for them in one of their Show Choir weeks, and they destroyed her dream to sing for them. I regretted not telling her that Disney is not what it seems, but I didn't want to taint her experience.
What an amazing performance!! It's a difficult song to sing and be able to bring enough emotion and he did a beautiful job. Best of luck to him in all of his future endeavors!!
Good job, all! I loved it.
The best thing about the Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence is that it brought the genius of Paul Simon to a new audience 50 years after the song was written. It took a lot of guts to tackle this version of the song.
Nothing gets me more tear eyed then when the audience stands up and applauds . Gotta get a heater for all these chills .
Beautiful, I hope he keeps singing, very talented.
A credit to the singer - awesome! The stage is commendable too - dancing & choreography. Well done!
Incredible. Such talent. He should be getting all kinds of contract offers.
Awesome, can't teach this,real talent all around! Great job kids!
What a great job! His voice is beautiful! They all did a wonderful job!
His voice is really really lovely. Hope he's still singing! If not it would be a wasted talent. So beautiful!
Also he seems like the stage is his forever home ☺️
You may be really proud of your son!
Just why haven't we heard more of this young man? The beautiful timbre of his voice can almost be felt in the air. xx
Spoke with him today. He said if its Gods will, he will make it. Which is very true. I believe he can go far and I have put in a good word to a producer I know. So hopefully. If you know of anyone to help him, pass his video on.
He has a magnificent voice. Definitely worth a very expensive vocal coach.
This song has always evoked a strong emotional response in me.But damn, I'm crying like a baby! This young man is brilliantly performing one of my favorite songs!
I JUST LOVE THIS GUY SINGING MY FAVOURITE SONG HOPE WE HEAR MIRE FROM HIM
Great performance.... Love the choir with Ruben... Beautiful and Inspirational..
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Great performance. And he looks like Kurt Russel.
Are we just going to ignore the kid falling and everyone laughing?? He deserves a shout-out!
Absolutely fantastic job...
Goosebumps! His voice is amazing!
Wow! What an amazing voice you have! Sounds like an Aussie singer called Dennis Walter. Love it! Thank you
That's very impressive. There must be a number of songs that can be reinterpreted along these lines. Lower voice ranges are much undersold! We need to hear more.
What an amazingly beautiful deep voice. If he would sing this this to me I would never ever leave him again.
Absolutely fantastic, such a talented lad.
What a voice!
Oh my God, What a Voice with 16 ❤️❤️❤️👍
He sounded absolutely fantastic, thank you Marika
I have enjoyed listening to Ruben's performance several times now. Thank You for this. GOD BLESS Cheryl in SC
Him alone on the stage was all that was needed. The kids behind him were not good. They're not good.
It's a choir
i agree the dancers ruined it and choir ..he sounded great.
I didn't like the dancers but everyone was great
Cut those kids some slack jerk wad, those kids were doing what the chorus director instructed them to do. Have you always been perfect all of your life? I doubt it!!!!!!!
cut them a break, looks like it was the finale and all participate
Absalutely BEAUTIFUL
For any whingers "Take a hike" This guy is good specially since he is just 16 and not a professional singer YET....... Respect from someone who knows music and good artist.
Maravillosa interpretación!!
He is very talented....great voice! Can’t believe he is only 16.
This guys are all very good. Compliments for the amazing performance. Bravo. 👍👍
Wow what a voice!!!
Bloody well done lad! Tops and 5 thumbs up...keep going...please. Mother, youve done well
Absolutely beautiful, everyone. Your voice....
Hope this young man goes on to share his talent!!
The dancers are a BAD DISTRACTION to a GREAT PERFORMANCE!!🎉❤
I have chills. Excellent performance!
That gave me chills! Magnificent!
this kid is really good
Absolutely beautiful!!!