Paul Simon said it was Disturbed's song now, which is one h3ll of a complement from the original. Warning = Simon and Garfunkel Told you so = Disturbed
I am a 70 year old Englishman who remembers the original from the '60s but this version is utterly masterful. Moving, emotional and simply magnificent. One of the best songs and arrangements that I have ever been lucky enough to hear.
imagine being a member of the audience, turning up for a taping of a "chat show" only to be treated to on of the greatest live performances ever. Ive seen this version hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps
I was there in row 2 3rd seat from the right it was awesome. He was absolutely sick with flu and he still was by far the best orchestral performance I’ve been to
The first time I heard this version, I cried. 100% out of my control. Everyone in the car on our way to work looked at me like I was crazy. This reaction video made me feel more normal again. Lol It's great to see someone else who has emotional reactions to music
@philliplocey9451 is not a lie. When they do a wide shot of him, you can tell he is sitting down with his legs up. Or do you think his hips are just that wide?
@derrickramsburg6084 It's tougher to tell in this video, but in the original, when he sings "I turned my collar to the cold and damp" you can very cleary see the chair.
If no one has said it yet, David Draiman (the lead singer of Disturbed, and the man featured here) was trained as a Jewish Temple Cantor as a child. A Cantor being the person who calls the faithful to the temple for prayer, and leads them in that prayer. Also, his father and grandfather are/were Jewish Temple Cantors. It's a tradition at least 1,000 years older than "classically trained" singers.
I’ve listened to this performance countless times from the Conan O’Brian show and still have not been able to convince myself that there is an adjective that properly fits the awesome greatness of this presentation.
@@john79taxidriver20Just because you don't like their music doesn't make them shitty. If they were shitty, he would have never had the popularity to get on the show and deliver this masterpiece.
I’ve literally listened to this hundreds of times and have watched hundreds of reactions to this song and every time I smile from the reactions and have what I call an eargasum just a amazing
And imagine that this performance ALMOST didn't happen because David was suffering from the flu on this day and wasn't sure he would be able to make it through the song. One of the greatest live performances ever recorded.
Absolutely amazing performance and LIVE! WOW. I always get emotional when I hear this, especially this live video. What a beautiful cover, extraordinary voice. So many goosebumps and tears... Simply amazing
Thank you for such a raw reaction to his song. I've followed this song and its many, many reactions while its been around, and people will often try to analyze it, but its very refreshing to see a raw, emotional reaction to hearing such a heartful response to such a masterpiece.
This has to be one of the top 10 greatest live covers of any song ever. The control he has over the highs and lows and most especially when does that intentional vocal fry is insane. As a heavy rock singer he is known for that but still so impressive.
There are no words except maybe stunning that describe this. I'm a 73 year old chrome haired geezer who like many out here grew up in late 50s, 60s and the explosion of music in the 70s. We were 100% rock n rollers in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Stones, Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd. We remember Simon and Garfunkel when their music hit the streets in 1965. From all that music, there has only been two covers/tributes I've heard that reach the original version or exceed it. This version of "Sound of Silence" and Nightwish with Marko Hietala singing a tribute to Pink Floyd's "High Hopes" from the End of an Era concert in 2005. Both are simply jaw dropping.
@@gtgraham1970 Haha, no he didn't. These were his actual words: “Really powerful performance on Conan the other day,” Simon wrote. “First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice, Thanks.”
@@gtgraham1970Nope. Simon never said that. What he said in an email was, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks."
One of the best covers to a song ever done. Right up there with Whitney Houston’s cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always love you, Johnny Cash’s cover of Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, Tina Turners cover of Proud Mary by John Fogerty (Creedance Clearwater Revival), and Teddy Swims cover of I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt. Honorable mention to: Sinéad O’Connor’s cover of Nothing Compares 2 U by Prince, and Bad Wolves’ cover of Zombie by The Cranberries.
I'm one of those people who get chills when I hear a song that touches me deeply ,which happens often with Pink Floyd music.i never gave Disturbed a chance.but I'll say this.nobody on planet earth will sing a version of this song that will ever be better than this one.not only did I get freaking chills but my eyes watered up and leaked.this man's voice is unbelievable
I've watched the video sooo many times, and so many reaction vidoes to it as well. Yours was so raw and authentic - seeing its effect on you made me tear up. And the fact that you described some parts as "rocky" and "noisy" colors - very synaesthetic terms. Love it.
Sound of Silence has got to be the best cover ever!! David has an incredible voice and pulled that song off perfectly!! I never get tired of listening to it. I also get the goosebumps and a deep feeling its hard to describe and the song is so touching I find my eyes watering and i have a heavy heart...Absolutely beautiful!!!!
I was two years old when Simon and Garfunkel released this song. That was 1965 the song is about people learning to communicate with each other......looks like we are still working on it.
Compared to the original version, I think David’s much lower voice, the accompanying orchestra and the rock-vocalist distortion he adds to his delivery all combine for such a truly dramatic rendition.
Your expressions were spot on . This was such a magical feeling . And then doing it live was more jaw dropping then any other performance I ever seen or heard. Anyone who knows music would definitely agree. Best cover song ever done.❤❤❤
For some reason, today is the first time I've heard this rendition. It's at a whole different level. So much emotion. Goosebumps. One of the all-time greats. Amazing.
Disturb was performing a concert once and Dave noticed in the front, a child had become upset at his singing - he stopped the concert and went to her to make sure she was OK. For all the way he looks or maybe acts on stage, he is a Prince of a man. Incredible - genuine class.
I truly enjoyed all the expressions that just appeared from you. Honest and unashamed. As his voice soared, you soared. When his voice became low, you shrunk physically. Your expressions translated the entire piece from the first note to the last. Ive been bing watching David Draiman since i first saw him sing this particular song several weeks ago. I closely watch each person who listen to him for the first time. With that gift he has i see how his sound affects each person who hears him. In my mind i see him vibrationally connecting with each individual and lifting and changing each and every person that listens and tunes into him as he sings. Each cell in those who hear him for the first time vibrates at a slightly higher leven, lightens each person. They sway, turn their heads back and forth in time to his sound. People's expressions, their bodies, even the energy surrounding their faces change. Its almost like they are joined in a deep journey with this man. And that he is the driver and you are along for the ride, but the ride changes you. FOR THE BETTER. It feels to me like he lifts others up. You feel the care, the love, and the honesty and he brings that out in you and you are better for it. I see those who seem to develope a sense of more understanding about the meaning of the words song by a man with a voice that is so rare. He brings out a sense of wonder in people. GOD gives us gifts. We need to develope those gifts so we can give our GOD all the glory. GOD gave David a truly rare and special gift. Mr David...please use this gift to bring people closer to GOD, and please dont get tattoos.
honestly, my favorite song by Disturbed, the first song where I took note of David Draiman's voice, and in my opinion a severely under rated song, 10 Thousand Fists
Saw disturbed in concert back in 2019 and they performed this song, that moment will stick with me for the rest of my life. It’s needless to say but it was AMAZING.
I was 8 yrs old when this song by Simon and Garfunkel came out. Listened to it and have loved it all my life. But this version, brings tears to my eyes. So gorgeous.
That was a Musical tour de force, raw, powerful and emotional; Reading the other comments, I'm glad that Simon and Garfunkel said that they liked this version, high praise indeed ; Anyway back to Emma's reaction, and all I can really say is that Emma also delivered a tour de force; Their was a nice intro, building into the Song, and then Emma as always gives a great technical explanation for the differing aspects of the Song; Be that to do with breathing, or bringing a low deep register from within the Chest, and the clean tone being produced; The final round up was pitch perfect, Emma becoming emotional perfectly underscored the performance; Emma yet again showing with her raw, powerful and emotional reaction that she stands at the very pinnacle of reactors, few can match her, but the Charismatic Voice; Beth Roars and the Fairy Voice Mother push Emma close. 🥰😍💘💝💙💯👌🤟👏👍🙆♂👩🎤.
Since you liked this version, you would probably enjoy Henk Port's cover of this version of The Sound of Silence in the show Beste Zangers (best singers). Henk is a life long opera singer. Some of the ladies who were there, said the entire room shook in resonance with Henk's singing. The entire season of the show with Henk and Floor Jansen (Nightwish vocalist) are worth watching (listening) This was my introduction to Disturbed. I didn't know them before they showed up in Conan's show. My first thought was that for a name like Disturbed, he was singing great, but too sweet. As the song progressed to the grittier part with the loud roars, I realized the name is perfectly right for their style. I'm a fan now.
Disturbed did here to the original what John Farnham did to “Help” by the Beatles in the 80’s, took a great, well loved song and against all odds improved on the original to an outstanding degree.
He not only did this justice but this version will go down as a masterpiece in history.
and he was sick af too
1 of the few times I prefer the remake over the original...... and I love the original.
@@mobilemodular5725 You could say he came.... Down with the sickness.
Paul Simon said it was Disturbed's song now, which is one h3ll of a complement from the original.
Warning = Simon and Garfunkel
Told you so = Disturbed
@@mobilemodular5725 Underrated comment.
I am a 70 year old Englishman who remembers the original from the '60s but this version is utterly masterful. Moving, emotional and simply magnificent. One of the best songs and arrangements that I have ever been lucky enough to hear.
David ( the singer) showed Simon and Garfunkel the rendition and they called it a masterpiece.
imagine being a member of the audience, turning up for a taping of a "chat show" only to be treated to on of the greatest live performances ever.
Ive seen this version hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps
being a musician i seen it live-on TV-greatest musical experience -in real time
I was there
@@justinclemons9100 How did this performance affect you at that time? I am curious. I combine the video version with this performance. WOW!
Check out TOM BALL on AGT He also sings an AMAZING rendition of the same song...👍🏻💯👏🙂
And David was sick with the flu at the time. Running a fever and he still sounds amazing.
I was there in row 2 3rd seat from the right it was awesome. He was absolutely sick with flu and he still was by far the best orchestral performance I’ve been to
You saw one of the greatest live performances of all. Cherish that
The Michael Jordan flu game of musical performance.
You couldn’t have picked a better night. Greatest moment for Conan of all time
The first time I heard this version, I cried. 100% out of my control. Everyone in the car on our way to work looked at me like I was crazy. This reaction video made me feel more normal again. Lol
It's great to see someone else who has emotional reactions to music
Don't worry. So did I and at 59 I still get teary eyed when I listen to this masterful cover. Damn, here I go again.
His voice is unreal. I get chills every time I hear it ❤love it.
If nobody else shared, he is sitting due to having the flu with a 102 degree temp during this performance.
@philliplocey9451 is not a lie. When they do a wide shot of him, you can tell he is sitting down with his legs up. Or do you think his hips are just that wide?
@@philliplocey9451You're either trolling or just blind.
@derrickramsburg6084 It's tougher to tell in this video, but in the original, when he sings "I turned my collar to the cold and damp" you can very cleary see the chair.
@@philliplocey9451 Yeah, he's quite clearly sitting. Good luck with the eyeballs, bud.
He did not have the flu. He had a bleeding lesion on one of his vocal chords, causing the temp.
What makes it more unbelievable is that it was LIVE
What makes it even MORE unbelievable is he was sick with the flu during this performance.
Unfortunately it was autotuned. Only those in the studio heard the actual version.
Wrong!!!! Do more research @@DzeiEidz
@@DzeiEidz some people can hear that autotune apparently..it happened once and David was angry about it
If no one has said it yet, David Draiman (the lead singer of Disturbed, and the man featured here) was trained as a Jewish Temple Cantor as a child. A Cantor being the person who calls the faithful to the temple for prayer, and leads them in that prayer.
Also, his father and grandfather are/were Jewish Temple Cantors. It's a tradition at least 1,000 years older than "classically trained" singers.
I've heard the original version, which I love, but Disturbed turned it up several notches, and came out with this masterpiece.
Watching you react to this gives me goosebumps Emma!! Hello from Alberta!!
i've watched this live version at least 200 times and it still gives me goosebumps
me too Jenn💔
I’ve listened to this performance countless times from the Conan O’Brian show and still have not been able to convince myself that there is an adjective that properly fits the awesome greatness of this presentation.
💯% 👍👌 it's Incredible 🙌
As a trained Cantor, he has crazy range and power.
His version brings the angst the lyrics truly deserve.
cos he is very trained too despite the shitty nu metal band called disturbed...
@@john79taxidriver20Just because you don't like their music doesn't make them shitty. If they were shitty, he would have never had the popularity to get on the show and deliver this masterpiece.
Guess you arent "Down with the Sickness" 🤣🤣🤣@john79taxidriver20
@@MilfordMan-1 no i'm not into trash nu-metal n modern silly farce goth metal angst aimless music and try hard lyrics....
The build is incredible.
I’ve literally listened to this hundreds of times and have watched hundreds of reactions to this song and every time I smile from the reactions and have what I call an eargasum just a amazing
i feel the same!
One of the best reactions to this song
Shockingly AMAZING!!! WOW!!!!
And imagine that this performance ALMOST didn't happen because David was suffering from the flu on this day and wasn't sure he would be able to make it through the song. One of the greatest live performances ever recorded.
I love his Energy, so Powerfull!
Honestly I don't think I've ever heard a song saying any better than what I just heard from him. It definitely gives me goosebumps amazing.
Whenever I hear this song, I get goosebumps 😊 and emotional 🥲.
This is an anthem !
The voice of a Choir that changes to the voice of an Angel...........full of Wrath.
I dropped a tear when I fealt the first jolt of change of power in his voice.
This song ALWAYS gives me chills
Absolutely amazing performance and LIVE! WOW. I always get emotional when I hear this, especially this live video. What a beautiful cover, extraordinary voice. So many goosebumps and tears... Simply amazing
So amazing to watch someone experience this for the first time.
Crowd had quite the treat that night.
This song is so good, the lyrics are deep and his voice takes it to the next level. Get goosebumps every-time i listen to this rendition…
This and Queen (Live Aid) are the 2 greatest LIVE performances EVER!!!
I was thinking exactly the same thing and oddly enough, in both cases the lead singers were sick.
It touches us all this way.
Great version of a great song
Can't believe that was live, fantastic performance 👏
Song list performed fabulously excellent
I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
Thank you for such a raw reaction to his song. I've followed this song and its many, many reactions while its been around, and people will often try to analyze it, but its very refreshing to see a raw, emotional reaction to hearing such a heartful response to such a masterpiece.
STill and always AMAZING!! xo
Yiu connect to the soul ❤❤❤❤❤
This has to be one of the top 10 greatest live covers of any song ever. The control he has over the highs and lows and most especially when does that intentional vocal fry is insane. As a heavy rock singer he is known for that but still so impressive.
There are no words except maybe stunning that describe this. I'm a 73 year old chrome haired geezer who like many out here grew up in late 50s, 60s and the explosion of music in the 70s. We were 100% rock n rollers in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Stones, Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd. We remember Simon and Garfunkel when their music hit the streets in 1965. From all that music, there has only been two covers/tributes I've heard that reach the original version or exceed it. This version of "Sound of Silence" and Nightwish with Marko Hietala singing a tribute to Pink Floyd's "High Hopes" from the End of an Era concert in 2005. Both are simply jaw dropping.
Paul Simon says it's the best cover he's ever heard on The Sound of Silence he's going to put it on his phone playlist
Paul said it's Disturbed's song now. What a compliment.
@@gtgraham1970 Haha, no he didn't. These were his actual words: “Really powerful performance on Conan the other day,” Simon wrote. “First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice, Thanks.”
Any cover is better then the original.
@@gtgraham1970Nope. Simon never said that. What he said in an email was, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks."
One of the best covers to a song ever done. Right up there with Whitney Houston’s cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always love you, Johnny Cash’s cover of Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, Tina Turners cover of Proud Mary by John Fogerty (Creedance Clearwater Revival), and Teddy Swims cover of I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt.
Honorable mention to: Sinéad O’Connor’s cover of Nothing Compares 2 U by Prince, and Bad Wolves’ cover of Zombie by The Cranberries.
I'm one of those people who get chills when I hear a song that touches me deeply ,which happens often with Pink Floyd music.i never gave Disturbed a chance.but I'll say this.nobody on planet earth will sing a version of this song that will ever be better than this one.not only did I get freaking chills but my eyes watered up and leaked.this man's voice is unbelievable
This 👆👆👆
Its the best reimagining in music's history in my opinion
What a range, from bass to high head voice
I always tear up when I hear this song
Yes, me too❤
I've watched the video sooo many times, and so many reaction vidoes to it as well. Yours was so raw and authentic - seeing its effect on you made me tear up.
And the fact that you described some parts as "rocky" and "noisy" colors - very synaesthetic terms. Love it.
Sound of Silence has got to be the best cover ever!! David has an incredible voice and pulled that song off perfectly!! I never get tired of listening to it. I also get the goosebumps and a deep feeling its hard to describe and the song is so touching I find my eyes watering and i have a heavy heart...Absolutely beautiful!!!!
That was most emotional I've ever seen you. I appreciate your sharing such a raw reaction.
😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS EVER !! THERE ARE A FEW SONGS THAT MOVE ME AND THIS IS ONE !
This was awesome!!!! Love you Emma!!
You do that after x years. Go on!
I feel you, it’s a song sung with power and control, chills, stone cold.🥶
I loved the vocals and I loved your reaction to the performance!
Thank you for giving this reaction I love it when you are emotionally investing in these reactions. Love it!
I was two years old when Simon and Garfunkel released this song. That was 1965 the song is about people learning to communicate with each other......looks like we are still working on it.
What was that?
@@Kevin-i6t5i where?
Great reaction! Such an awesome song, and perfectly described how many of us felt as we heard it for ourselves the first time! Thank you!
I'm five minutes in and she's that excited I'm not sure she will make the end. 😂
Disturbed. Wow, this is amazing and the thing I love the most about them is that their songs always have a message. My favorite is The Light.
Love your reaction! Thank you!
I got goosebumps at the exact same time.
😉🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
A really great performance!!!
Compared to the original version, I think David’s much lower voice, the accompanying orchestra and the rock-vocalist distortion he adds to his delivery all combine for such a truly dramatic rendition.
Yea a beautiful and heavy song! I tear up every time I hear it
First saw this performance 2 years ago.Just watching this again on this post it hit me all over again just like the first time.The tears are mutual.
I'm glad you're back and I love this song.🥰
Me too!!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Your expressions were spot on . This was such a magical feeling . And then doing it live was more jaw dropping then any other performance I ever seen or heard. Anyone who knows music would definitely agree. Best cover song ever done.❤❤❤
My favorite rendition of this song. It always gives me goose bumps!
I can tell u what you're feeling it's Greatness!!!!
For some reason, today is the first time I've heard this rendition. It's at a whole different level. So much emotion. Goosebumps. One of the all-time greats. Amazing.
Very powerful song by one of my favorite bands.
I love hearing someone trained who can appreciate the whole song, the background orchestra at the start and his vocals... 🥰
Disturb was performing a concert once and Dave noticed in the front, a child had become upset at his singing - he stopped the concert and went to her to make sure she was OK. For all the way he looks or maybe acts on stage, he is a Prince of a man. Incredible - genuine class.
I had a similar reaction when I first heard this, David's voice just hits all the feels.
You’re the first person I’ve seen mention the sound mixing! It was amazing.
Emma, you reaction, especially at the end, is what music is all about. What a wonderful feeling when a song can reach us this way!! Great job!!
I truly enjoyed all the expressions that just appeared from you. Honest and unashamed. As his voice soared, you soared. When his voice became low, you shrunk physically. Your expressions translated the entire piece from the first note to the last. Ive been bing watching David Draiman since i first saw him sing this particular song several weeks ago. I closely watch each person who listen to him for the first time. With that gift he has i see how his sound affects each person who hears him. In my mind i see him vibrationally connecting with each individual and lifting and changing each and every person that listens and tunes into him as he sings. Each cell in those who hear him for the first time vibrates at a slightly higher leven, lightens each person. They sway, turn their heads back and forth in time to his sound. People's expressions, their bodies, even the energy surrounding their faces change. Its almost like they are joined in a deep journey with this man. And that he is the driver and you are along for the ride, but the ride changes you. FOR THE BETTER. It feels to me like he lifts others up. You feel the care, the love, and the honesty and he brings that out in you and you are better for it. I see those who seem to develope a sense of more understanding about the meaning of the words song by a man with a voice that is so rare. He brings out a sense of wonder in people. GOD gives us gifts. We need to develope those gifts so we can give our GOD all the glory. GOD gave David a truly rare and special gift. Mr David...please use this gift to bring people closer to GOD, and please dont get tattoos.
honestly, my favorite song by Disturbed, the first song where I took note of David Draiman's voice, and in my opinion a severely under rated song, 10 Thousand Fists
I agree, awesome song.
I just love how the audience holds their applause until the final note ends.
Tolle Aktion von euch.
Das zeichnet Freunde aus und zeigt, wie sehr ihr miteinander verbunden ward.
I have watched many reactions videos, and have yet to see someone who was not deeply moved by this song. 💜
I would have LOVED to be sitting in the crowd LIVE
Saw disturbed in concert back in 2019 and they performed this song, that moment will stick with me for the rest of my life. It’s needless to say but it was AMAZING.
So glad your back, this is my favorite cover of this song , thank you
First time I saw this performance I was totally awe struck and felt such overwhelming emotion. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.
I was 8 yrs old when this song by Simon and Garfunkel came out. Listened to it and have loved it all my life. But this version, brings tears to my eyes. So gorgeous.
That was a Musical tour de force, raw, powerful and emotional; Reading the other comments, I'm glad that Simon and Garfunkel
said that they liked this version, high praise indeed ; Anyway back to Emma's reaction, and all I can really say is that Emma also delivered
a tour de force; Their was a nice intro, building into the Song, and then Emma as always gives a great technical explanation for the
differing aspects of the Song; Be that to do with breathing, or bringing a low deep register from within the Chest, and the clean tone
being produced; The final round up was pitch perfect, Emma becoming emotional perfectly underscored the performance;
Emma yet again showing with her raw, powerful and emotional reaction that she stands at the very pinnacle of reactors, few
can match her, but the Charismatic Voice; Beth Roars and the Fairy Voice Mother push Emma close.
🥰😍💘💝💙💯👌🤟👏👍🙆♂👩🎤.
This is one of my favorite reactions from you! Well done Emma!
Yay, thank you! 🤩 ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰
I love how passionate you are about music. You felt every note.
Since you liked this version, you would probably enjoy Henk Port's cover of this version of The Sound of Silence in the show Beste Zangers (best singers). Henk is a life long opera singer. Some of the ladies who were there, said the entire room shook in resonance with Henk's singing.
The entire season of the show with Henk and Floor Jansen (Nightwish vocalist) are worth watching (listening)
This was my introduction to Disturbed. I didn't know them before they showed up in Conan's show. My first thought was that for a name like Disturbed, he was singing great, but too sweet. As the song progressed to the grittier part with the loud roars, I realized the name is perfectly right for their style. I'm a fan now.
When I was in high school we sang this, love this song
is this what watching someone fall in love in real time is like? cause damn the emotions you showed watching that was visceral
I was lucky to listen this song in shorts video and now I never let my day go without listening this song..
Love ya Emma!
An unbelievable rendition .❤️
A Classic from Simon & Garfunkel
You have an amazing Pick/ Choice for almost taking """ the wrong live- auditipns""".❤
Hi Emma. He is such an amazing singer. He made this classic his own. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your channel.
Una de las mejores versiones que se hayan hecho de cualquier canción. Y me atrevo a decir que una de tus mejores reacciones, maravillosa Emma ❤❤
Disturbed did here to the original what John Farnham did to “Help” by the Beatles in the 80’s, took a great, well loved song and against all odds improved on the original to an outstanding degree.