After this song came out, Disturbed got the greatest compliment you can get for doing a cover. The original artist, Paul Simon, contacted David and told him that the song now belonged to Disturbed. I'm 70 so I was around for the original. Us old folks thought the original was written as a warning at the direction society seemed to be heading. The first section of Disturbed interpretation seems to express sadness that the warning hadn't been heeded and the last section the anger at the direction society had followed.
You are so right on my elder🤗💕I'm 64 and this is my nightly Lullaby. I am a fan of this man and the band. Have listened to most of their music. Artists they are. I pray for the new year. Be well Sir.
"The original artist, Paul Simon, contacted David and told him that the song now belonged to Disturbed." As much as I wish that was true, sadly you are mistaking what Trent Reznor said about Johnny Cash covering his song "Hurt". Simon did however tell David that it's the best rendition of the song out there and it's how he wished S&G could have sung it 50+ years ago - Paul even linked the Conan live version on his official web page.
The first time I heard Disturbed sing Sound of Silence, I about jumped out of my skin. I know the song so well from the '70s, but Disturbed, imo, brought it up to the here and now. The gentle reminder is now a full-blown warning. And his singing voice - wah!
I'll never forget hearing this cover for the first time. I was cleaning up after a shift at work. This came over the radio and it stopped me dead in my tracks. I literally just stood as still as a statue until it was over.
This is a MASTERPIECE of a cover. I never paid much attention to the lyrics when the original was played. When Disturbed came around... they DEMANDED me to LISTEN and feel the meaning of the lyrics. 🎼🎵🎶🎵 Sadly the the lyrics are as current as they were when written in the late 60'ies.
@@AK_J.Reed24 I think that is why I am loving these current independent artists so much. They bring an honesty that seems to have been missing from music for a while now. Even current mainstream country music has lost and is lacking the honesty and authenticity. I guess that is why if I listen to anything current it is mostly from these independent artists. Otherwise, I tend to always listen to older music wether it be rock, hard rock, metal, country, etc. because the name of the game in current mainstream music tends to be the same no matter what genre it happens to be.
@@heartofdixiechick587 I’ve come to love Tom MacDonald’s music too, he’s 100% independent, he’s real & tries to bring people together through many different ‘types’ of songs
@@AK_J.Reed24 Oh, I am HOG forever! I really started listening to him about 6 months ago and then found Nova. There is no other artist that shows more love for their fans.
I've learned that David Draiman and Disturbed addresses depression, addiction and suicide during every concert, performance offering support and understanding. They are one of the most popular, beloved bands of our time! ❤❤❤😊
I was lucky enough to see this song live. Moving doesn't decribe it. Brought almost all of us to tears. Giy in front of me all of 6'4 at least 250 lbs, tattooed hige beard , tears flowing. Awesome song.
He has one of the greatest voices ever in rock music. He can absolutely sing anything. I have been to their concert, and he is just as good live. He is unbelievable.
In my opinion, no one does it better than David Draiman....what an amazing voice. The man can sing anything. Can go from clear as a crystalline bell to vocal fry and back on a dime......sooo impressive! Also love the tonal properties of his voice....have never heard any like his before!
@@liamstrain yep. like most everyone else who uses ipods and other music players. he said somthing about it in an interview. cant remember with whom or exactly when, but paul simon himself applauded disturbed's rendition of the song and mentioned that he would have to put it on his playlist.
The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel is sad resignation. The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is Dammit, LISTEN! ***** The Warning ***** "And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made." ~ Paul Simon "And the people bowed and prayed, to the golden calf they made." ~ Old Testament
Awesome reaction! I love watching people do reactions to this song. David was actually classically trained as a cantor, (someone who sings in synagogue) It's amazing where is path led him. I forget if it was Simon or Garfunkle, or maybe both? I'm not sure, but he/they heard David do this song and he/they was so impressed they told him the song was now his. What an amazing tribute! Take care! Happy Holidays!
This man is one of the greats for vocalists, partially because he is metal. Metal doesnt require a great voice, so the fact he has one so special is jawdropping. Ignore the anti-mainstream haters, this man can sing better than 90% of pop singers.
Hey there Cliff (?), I've watched a ton of reaction videos of this song, and I think yours is the first time I've heard a person ask viewers to like Disturbed's video, in addition to their own. You're a real one ❤
This version too will be listened to for the next 40 years plus and will still get a fabulous reaction. A new anthem for 21st century. Love it, what a voice
Disturbed has a song called The Light. It has a beautiful message that I made into a tattoo. I love that they integrate social issues into their music. This rcover grabs my soul.
Best cover of this song. Super emotional. Goosebumps every time I hear it. Pure gold. The original is like a gentle warning to mankind, this one is a call to arms and wake up now. I believe he was classically trained and was a cantor
I'm so happy that you reacted to this video version rather than his Conan O'Brian version. This is SO much more impactful with the visuals of the video.
The first time I heard this I went down to David Draiman rabbit hole. I truly learn never judge a book by its cover. David Draiman is the man among men. I've never had the desire to meet any celebrity. I would absolutely love to shake his hand and thank him for speaking up about mental health. God bless this man.
The Simon and Garfunkel version was soft and beautiful, but this version is my favorite because of the power and how haunting it is. They brought the song to another level.
Bro i have seen this song sung live TWICE at Louder Then Life in louisville, KY and i tear up everytime, i get goose bumps when i hear him sing this song.
So powerful everytime. Always brings me to tears. When he recorded his vocals he wanted to be alone in there and he was exceptional. Apparently even he came out of the booth with tears in his eyes. So much powerful emotion. Wish you the best of luck :) More Nightwish please
Great reaction! It is sheer perfection in its arrangement and imagery, plus David Draiman's voice ... whew. I can't get enough of his voice in any form, but this is special...
Dear Lord. I liked before I watched (thats a pet peeve of mine.) but ... seriously.. out of 300 suggestions today i needed to watch this. Some YT react have nothing to offer. ... Swear to the heavens.. I watch your vids and Iearn.. every damn time. // man.. you are bedrock.
Been waiting 20 years to see them live just seen them 2 weeks ago with Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer best concert ive ever been to absolutely amazing!!!
Great Cover... Originally by Simon n Garfunkel.... And written by Paul Simon. The theory behind it is that he is talking about extra terrestrials 🤷♂️.... "When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light, that split the night" "And in the naked light, I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening" "And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made"
David was mistakenly diagnosed with cancer as they released this song he breaks my heart every time I hear this as my husband died of cancer listening to this song x
I've been a subscriber for a while, but I am super here for more Disturbed! To start with, some suggestions: Stricken The Light A Reason to Fight Save Our Last Goodbye They are my favorite band. They are even more incredible live!
I am from northwest Indiana up by lake Michigan so I consider them pretty local myself. Working for a concert venue as an usher in arizona now and seeing this played live was a treat. They did another cover shout 2000 from their original album and would be cool to hear that again.
I grew up with the original from Simon & Garfunkel….but I love this so so much more!!!! Thank you for reacting to this! Always love your reactions! Hope you had a Merry Christmas & have a HAPPY. New Years!!!♥️
for a rock group to have very little drums in this song is odd but the violins and piano in this song are such perfection that it makes the meaning just so much more powerful
When I was told about this cover, I thought, no way anyone could cover S&G's Sounds of Silence and do it justice. I was so wrong not only did they do it justice I believe they made it 1000 times better.
Paul Simon wrote this song as a warning 60 years ago and David Draiman and Disturbed are now saying that they are angry that we have not heeded the warning. Paul Simon who wrote the song told Disturbed that this is now their song. Thanks, Diane ❤
Such a unique/powerful voice & one of my favorites 🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥🎸 a few other covers that are awesome, Linkin park, rolling in the deep & Chris Cornell covering Billie jean, they're incredible 💖👍💖👍💖👍 Hell yeah more disturbed 🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥🎸
David, with his classically trained Cantor voice, has one of THE most unique powerful voices. And these types of bands come a dime a dozen, but David's voice is extremally powerful!
David's voice is INCREDIBLE and his range is nuts! You have to check out more from them. They're covers are unique AF and I really would love to see you react to Shout 2000 and ISHFWILF!
Paul Simon ( songwriter,singer ) has said the song is about technology becoming a wedge between people; kids were watching more tv than outside playing with friends, etc. **** listen to The Bad Wolves cover of “Zombie”, originally done by The Cranberries….it’ll blow your mind!
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When Simon & Garfunkel wrote this, They made you think about the words, Disturbed made you feel it!
Absolutely - David Dramain’s voice is beyond superlatives
Excellent way of putting that! Absolutely! ❤️
Well put
love every version of this song,
Small point...Paul Simon was the writer.
My Son showed me this. It has the angry angst the original didn't. It's not lost on me that one song has 2 messages decades apart.
After this song came out, Disturbed got the greatest compliment you can get for doing a cover. The original artist, Paul Simon, contacted David and told him that the song now belonged to Disturbed. I'm 70 so I was around for the original. Us old folks thought the original was written as a warning at the direction society seemed to be heading. The first section of Disturbed interpretation seems to express sadness that the warning hadn't been heeded and the last section the anger at the direction society had followed.
You are so right on my elder🤗💕I'm 64 and this is my nightly Lullaby. I am a fan of this man and the band. Have listened to most of their music. Artists they are. I pray for the new year. Be well Sir.
"The original artist, Paul Simon, contacted David and told him that the song now belonged to Disturbed." As much as I wish that was true, sadly you are mistaking what Trent Reznor said about Johnny Cash covering his song "Hurt". Simon did however tell David that it's the best rendition of the song out there and it's how he wished S&G could have sung it 50+ years ago - Paul even linked the Conan live version on his official web page.
Spot on!
The first time I heard Disturbed sing Sound of Silence, I about jumped out of my skin. I know the song so well from the '70s, but Disturbed, imo, brought it up to the here and now. The gentle reminder is now a full-blown warning. And his singing voice - wah!
I'll never forget hearing this cover for the first time. I was cleaning up after a shift at work. This came over the radio and it stopped me dead in my tracks. I literally just stood as still as a statue until it was over.
Same. I stood still.
From 63? was it? Written by Paul Simon.
He said " it's a DISTURBED song now!,
Huge compliment from THE writer of this song!
"Open your eyes"
"No more"
"Are you ready all dDsturbed songs
I'd love to see a review of The Hu's Song of Women - Mongolian throat singing combined with Lizzy Hale - can't be missed!
This is a MASTERPIECE of a cover.
I never paid much attention to the lyrics when the original was played. When Disturbed came around...
they DEMANDED me to LISTEN and feel the meaning of the lyrics. 🎼🎵🎶🎵
Sadly the the lyrics are as current as they were when written in the late 60'ies.
You should watch the live version from the Conan Show from 2016 will really blow you away.
Hold On To The Memories is another great song by Disturbed.
A Reason to Fight.
This song should be on the Disturded reaction list.
The live version sounds just as good.
Cliff: Real reactions. No cuts, no lettuce.
This song is almost more applicable now than it was when it was first written.
Definitely. I see the songs being ‘independent thought’. In 2023, we are more and more learning those thoughts being silenced.
This was my mom's favourite Disturbed song
Their song Hold Onto the Memories. Amazing song.
Disturbed was brilliant in this cover
Awesome song! Brilliant !!! There's no contest! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
If you're going into covers then Johnny Cash - Hurt needs to be on your list
I really like the Nine Inch Nails version of Hurt but Johnny Cash's version was hauntingly beautiful.
Facts!! I love Johnny Cash’s version, you can feel the emotion.
@@AK_J.Reed24 I think that is why I am loving these current independent artists so much. They bring an honesty that seems to have been missing from music for a while now. Even current mainstream country music has lost and is lacking the honesty and authenticity. I guess that is why if I listen to anything current it is mostly from these independent artists. Otherwise, I tend to always listen to older music wether it be rock, hard rock, metal, country, etc. because the name of the game in current mainstream music tends to be the same no matter what genre it happens to be.
@@heartofdixiechick587 I’ve come to love Tom MacDonald’s music too, he’s 100% independent, he’s real & tries to bring people together through many different ‘types’ of songs
@@AK_J.Reed24 Oh, I am HOG forever! I really started listening to him about 6 months ago and then found Nova. There is no other artist that shows more love for their fans.
Wow this should be a song for the world to listen to and take head of the words it is magnificent what a haunting beautiful voice🥰
I've learned that David Draiman and Disturbed addresses depression, addiction and suicide during every concert, performance offering support and understanding. They are one of the most popular, beloved bands of our time! ❤❤❤😊
David's girlfriend died of an overdose.
I was lucky enough to see this song live. Moving doesn't decribe it. Brought almost all of us to tears. Giy in front of me all of 6'4 at least 250 lbs, tattooed hige beard , tears flowing. Awesome song.
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Instant goosebumps on this cover.. The power in his voice combined with the lyrics is just amazing
He has one of the greatest voices ever in rock music. He can absolutely sing anything. I have been to their concert, and he is just as good live. He is unbelievable.
probably one of the best renditions of that song..PERIOD
Hair on the arms standing up experience. So much heart felt intensity. That voice!
In my opinion, no one does it better than David Draiman....what an amazing voice. The man can sing anything. Can go from clear as a crystalline bell to vocal fry and back on a dime......sooo impressive! Also love the tonal properties of his voice....have never heard any like his before!
Love how it started as a lullaby and ended as a battle march. Incredible performance.
This is top three covers ever for me. It always gets me emotional. I like this more than the original. 🖤 Hope you had a great Christmas!! 🖤
Agree completely. Jonny cash hurt is another excellent cover for me better than the original
The original writer of this song has this cover saved in his playlist.
@@billyowen9800 Paul Simon has a playlist?
@@liamstrain yep. like most everyone else who uses ipods and other music players. he said somthing about it in an interview. cant remember with whom or exactly when, but paul simon himself applauded disturbed's rendition of the song and mentioned that he would have to put it on his playlist.
@@billyowen9800 Yeah Paul gave his public endorsement of this version. It’s the only cover he’s done that for.
His voice is intense. Song is about anger and being fed up! People just want to be heard or seen etc.
The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel is sad resignation.
The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is Dammit, LISTEN!
***** The Warning *****
"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made." ~ Paul Simon
"And the people bowed and prayed, to the golden calf they made." ~ Old Testament
Every time I hear this version I always get chills. The power in his voice is unreal.
Best cover ever. Paul Simon said this their song now and added it to his playlist.
This video is amazing, but you MUST watch the live performance on Conan. David was very sick, but his performance will totally rock your world.
I was just gonna say that! Their performance on Conan is definitely in my top 5 favorite live performances. Absolutely chillingly beautiful!
And David was so pissed off they auto tuned him on one or two notes, because they were so worried he wouldn't hit it.
Awesome reaction! I love watching people do reactions to this song. David was actually classically trained as a cantor, (someone who sings in synagogue) It's amazing where is path led him. I forget if it was Simon or Garfunkle, or maybe both? I'm not sure, but he/they heard David do this song and he/they was so impressed they told him the song was now his. What an amazing tribute! Take care! Happy Holidays!
This is my favorite cover of this song. Other people sing it well but this is AMAZING.
The lyrics are good...his voice makes it a masterpiece
Andy Baker you are so right!!!!!!!!! Frank from Germany with nice Greets to all✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌❤❤❤❤❤❤
This man is one of the greats for vocalists, partially because he is metal. Metal doesnt require a great voice, so the fact he has one so special is jawdropping. Ignore the anti-mainstream haters, this man can sing better than 90% of pop singers.
Hey there Cliff (?), I've watched a ton of reaction videos of this song, and I think yours is the first time I've heard a person ask viewers to like Disturbed's video, in addition to their own. You're a real one ❤
Music says what we can't...
I can't get enough of DISTURBED 'S REACTIONS PRAYERS, STRICKEN, ARE YOU READY
He sings this live with Myles Kennedy, it's even more amazing...
He brings such so much gravity to this; it was a phenomenal cover.
His voice is so powerful. He has a way a colouring a picture for you. And that vibrato is so beautiful.
I get chills every time I hear this! :). It’s beyond powerful!
Thank you for a great reaction!
This version too will be listened to for the next 40 years plus and will still get a fabulous reaction. A new anthem for 21st century.
Love it, what a voice
Disturbed has a song called The Light. It has a beautiful message that I made into a tattoo. I love that they integrate social issues into their music. This rcover grabs my soul.
"The Light" is such a beautiful song!
Best cover of this song. Super emotional. Goosebumps every time I hear it. Pure gold. The original is like a gentle warning to mankind, this one is a call to arms and wake up now. I believe he was classically trained and was a cantor
One of the most iconic songs ever done.the original was extraordinary.but this is another level feeling.
I'm so happy that you reacted to this video version rather than his Conan O'Brian version. This is SO much more impactful with the visuals of the video.
I get chills EVERY time i hear this!
Dude you're a wholesome human being. Keep up the good work.
I saw them in concert. He dang this song. Holy crap! Better live. Omg amazing ✌️
The first time I heard this I went down to David Draiman rabbit hole. I truly learn never judge a book by its cover. David Draiman is the man among men. I've never had the desire to meet any celebrity. I would absolutely love to shake his hand and thank him for speaking up about mental health. God bless this man.
The Simon and Garfunkel version was soft and beautiful, but this version is my favorite because of the power and how haunting it is. They brought the song to another level.
Stricken, Shout, and Land Of Confusion are great too!!!
This may very well be the best cover ever made. Glad you got to see the video.
Bro i have seen this song sung live TWICE at Louder Then Life in louisville, KY and i tear up everytime, i get goose bumps when i hear him sing this song.
Disturbed---A Reason to Fight video, has a lot of meaning behind it. That whole album is awesome.
🤯 visceral 🤯
That was actually the song sampled in Eminem's Darkness. What a classic from Simon & Garfunkel.
One of my favorite songs of all time!!!
So powerful everytime. Always brings me to tears.
When he recorded his vocals he wanted to be alone in there and he was exceptional. Apparently even he came out of the booth with tears in his eyes. So much powerful emotion.
Wish you the best of luck :)
More Nightwish please
The video starts out with the Sound of Silence. I remember when it was new with Simon and Garfunkel in the '60s. Love this one also.
Great reaction! It is sheer perfection in its arrangement and imagery, plus David Draiman's voice ... whew. I can't get enough of his voice in any form, but this is special...
Everytime i listen to this rendition of this song, i get goose bumps. disturbed version is a tribute to the lead singer of zombie, who died
This version of The Sounds of Silence is, in my opinion, the very best version..... raw, gritty and dark. Absolutely stunning. 👏👏👏👏
Dear Lord. I liked before I watched (thats a pet peeve of mine.) but ... seriously.. out of 300 suggestions today i needed to watch this. Some YT react have nothing to offer. ... Swear to the heavens.. I watch your vids and Iearn.. every damn time. // man.. you are bedrock.
Love your reaction. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
So hauntingly beautiful.
I love this cover. I love when a band takes a song and does their thing with it. I'm a cover lover.
Been waiting 20 years to see them live just seen them 2 weeks ago with Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer best concert ive ever been to absolutely amazing!!!
Great Cover... Originally by Simon n Garfunkel.... And written by Paul Simon. The theory behind it is that he is talking about extra terrestrials 🤷♂️....
"When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light, that split the night"
"And in the naked light, I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening"
"And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made"
David was mistakenly diagnosed with cancer as they released this song he breaks my heart every time I hear this as my husband died of cancer listening to this song x
I've been a subscriber for a while, but I am super here for more Disturbed!
To start with, some suggestions:
Stricken
The Light
A Reason to Fight
Save Our Last Goodbye
They are my favorite band. They are even more incredible live!
And hold on to memories :)
I'm so glad the writing of the notes affected you too, I can't help but well up with tears every time! So powerful!
Glad you checked this one out!
Another of my favorites. Super cover of this beautiful song!
Goosebumps over 9000%
The best version of sound of silence.
Request PLEASE! 👍 Disturbed live in Moscow-Down with the sickness! It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥...and Happy New Year!🎆🎉🎇🎆🎉🎇🎆🎉🎇
I am from northwest Indiana up by lake Michigan so I consider them pretty local myself. Working for a concert venue as an usher in arizona now and seeing this played live was a treat. They did another cover shout 2000 from their original album and would be cool to hear that again.
I grew up with the original from Simon & Garfunkel….but I love this so so much more!!!! Thank you for reacting to this! Always love your reactions! Hope you had a Merry Christmas & have a HAPPY. New Years!!!♥️
for a rock group to have very little drums in this song is odd but the violins and piano in this song are such perfection that it makes the meaning just so much more powerful
Disturbed is one of my FAVORITES, you should review their Land of Confusion cover
When I was told about this cover, I thought, no way anyone could cover S&G's Sounds of Silence and do it justice.
I was so wrong not only did they do it justice I believe they made it 1000 times better.
I've watched probably at least 50 different reactions to this song. Great version. I was around for the original.
Gives me chills every time !
One of the four best covers made for me, along with Hurt by Johnny Cash, Where Did You Sleep Last Night? by Nirvana, and Heart-Shaped Box by Asgeir.
Paul Simon wrote this song as a warning 60 years ago and David Draiman and Disturbed are now saying that they are angry that we have not heeded the warning. Paul Simon who wrote the song told Disturbed that this is now their song. Thanks, Diane ❤
Such a unique/powerful voice & one of my favorites 🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥🎸 a few other covers that are awesome, Linkin park, rolling in the deep & Chris Cornell covering Billie jean, they're incredible 💖👍💖👍💖👍
Hell yeah more disturbed 🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥🎸
They did a cover of Sting’s If I Ever Lose My Faith I’m You that’s absolutely amazing too 🖤
He also did a live version on Conan and a live version with Miles Kennedy, both are awesome as well.
I loved your reaction. Something about someone who writes music and their emotions are just beautiful to watch. Thank you. ❤️
All the reactions have been good just music all around a fan of all of it
Disturbed fan here for over a decade, ❤️ this cover 🔥🔥🔥
David, with his classically trained Cantor voice, has one of THE most unique powerful voices. And these types of bands come a dime a dozen, but David's voice is extremally powerful!
Those "a dime a dozen" bandmates arranged and played the song as it is.
David's voice is INCREDIBLE and his range is nuts! You have to check out more from them. They're covers are unique AF and I really would love to see you react to Shout 2000 and ISHFWILF!
Paul Simon ( songwriter,singer ) has said the song is about technology becoming a wedge between people; kids were watching more tv than outside playing with friends, etc. **** listen to The Bad Wolves cover of “Zombie”, originally done by The Cranberries….it’ll blow your mind!
I enjoy your reactions. Thank you!
Paul Simon said that going forward, this was Disturbed's song. There is NO greater compliment. Awesome reaction, bro!