First time I heard this version, on the car radio, I had to pull over. My jaw hit the floor. This is the only time I like a cover better than the original. Powerful.
There are 3 covers that blow away the original version imo. Sound of Silence for sure. Also the pearl jam cover of Last Kiss, and Johnny Cash cover of hurt
@@GreatBeyond74 David hates autotune, and NEVER allows the engineers to use it on him. At this performance, however, the engineer did use it, unbeknownst to David, and he was royally pissed after he was done.
David was extremely sick during this taping and didn't want to perform because he felt he would not do the song justice as HE does not personally use autotune. He did the performance and killed it! Producers of the show threw in some autotune and David became enraged. You should check out more Disturbed videos they are quite versatile and David is a true talent!
Word has it Simon got in touch with David and said, this song is now yours….. I’ve watched it thousands of times and still tear up and get the shivers 💕💕💕💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@christopherrobbins5712 flu will lay you in bed for weeks and you will not be able to do anything let alone get dressed, travel to conans studio and perform, flu is a killer and kills hundreds of thousands worldwide each year, the story of David having the sniffles and feeling a little unwell has just done the internet thing and progressed into what it is now, he was near death he was hardly able to walk he had the sniffles like he has stated himself, there’s no need to try and make it anything else so the performance seems even better, it dosent need a false story to achieve that.
@@Slurped836 you were there were you? I forgot you're a roadie for disturbed. my mistake. Here's the actual truth, directly from his mouth. He had the flu, had a fever, and was in the bathroom all morning so he was dehydrated. had to bring a stool on last minute because he wasn't sure he would have the strength to stand the entire song. Dude is a workhorse his whole life, so it's not surprising. Also a super good dude to boot and didn't want to let anyone down. But sure downplay it like you've done anything with your life.
„The Sound of Silence“, written in 1963/1964 by Paul Simon and first sang by Simon & Garfunkel welcomed its first endorsed cover by Disturbed (David Draiman) 50 years after its debut. Now, 57 years later and still only, maybe, 1% of those who know the song really understand it. 57 years later and there are still no better words to describe the decay of society and humanity. If you're one of those who do not understand it, find someone to translate it for you because you're missing out on something special.
He's the "people hearing without listening." Come to think of it, he's also the "people talking without speaking." At 2:52, I jumped out. He may as well have been watching Puppy Superbowl and commenting.
Adam: “This man has the deepest voice I’ve ever heard.” Me: “Oh no,, sir,, allow me to introduce you to the likes of Tim Foust,, Avi Kaplan,, and Geoff Castellucci
@@dotwyness4110 Oh yeah,, for sure ! I think Adam would definitely get a kick out of watching Home Free and we Home Fries will get a kick out of watching ‘em blow Adam’s mind 😂😂
There is no way you can call me a heavy metal band enthusiast. I've heard some Christian heavy metal music because my son was into it but that's about it. I have no idea how I stumbled onto this song the first time. All I know is my jaw dropped and I couldn't stop listening to it. I played it over and over and over. This version is so spine-tingling so demanding of your attention. I think you need to hear the original version by Simon & Garfunkel, a real classic rock song, to really be fully impressed by and appreciative of this version. The man is fantastic. I haven't heard any of his previous works and I'll probably never hear any of his future works but this song strikes a chord and I can't explain why. I recently heard another reactor say that his voice his rendition of this song demands that you listen to his message and take heed of the message (paraphrased). I think that is so On Target. I think your reaction really sums it up when you just sat there and stared at him and listened.
Most of Disturbed's songs are full of meaning. Anti-suicide, songs of remembering and songs of telling someone that they can do what needs to be done. It is heavy metal with true meaning. So many you should listen to, I know you would like them.
I am 66 and been a fan of Disturbed from Day One! I am a diehard metal fan but the lyrics are very important to me. There has to be a message or at least real soul from real life. They check off all the boxes for me. As a musician i always gravitated to songs that make me move or make me think. There is nothing i can say about this remake of a classic other than Paul Simon told David that it is "his song now" You just can't say anything more😁
This is my favorite version of this song. I think half of those views are mine. He has twin piercings, this whole band is a heavy metal band but they are all classically trained. Those drums are kettle drums
@@roniboyd613 they are not all classically trained. The writer is spreading false info. Only David has training. The piano player, solo guitar player and the drummer are part of his band. The rest are hired musicians. When the author posted this was kettle drums, you should have taken all else with a grain of salt. I really wish people would not make up info trying to sound more knowledgeable about a subject.
This Conan version is just the best rendition of Disturbed's version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic that I have ever heard. The power, richness, and majesty of Draiman's voice stuns and delights me every time I hear it.
This is the most AMAZING cover I have ever heard. I’ve seen so many reaction videos to Disturbed’s cover. It just is the most moving song, and I love how gobsmacked everyone is when they hear it. Thank you for this video!
The original is from Simon and Garfunkel from 1964. It has a very different vibe. In fact it has been remarked, that given the lyrics, the original was kind of a lighthearted warning to mankind and Disturbed has turned that into anger for not listening to it. Btw if you like a deep voice, i recommend Tim Faust, especially the song Misty Mountains.
@@AdamCouserMusic, written by Paul Simon and performed by his with Arthur Garfunkle back in the late 60s. Paul Simon's reaction to David Draiman's cover speaks volumes for both artists.
Its amazing he sounds as good as he does while still being sick, I believe they offered to cancel or reschedule him but he didn't want to disappoint his fans
David later said this was his worst performance ever. He was sick with the flu and had a fever of 102. He was seated because the producers we’re afraid he might pass out.
At 71 I remember the original, but hearing David sing on Conan, I cried. He trained as a cantor, being Jewish.Dear God, imagine being in his congregation. And he is one of the good guys. A gift.
Best cover ever! I played this for my late husband. I put really good headphones on him. When I looked over to see his reaction- tears were rolling down his cheek. Powerful, moving, connected to people.
Draiman was actually quite sick that night.... and still pulled off this live performance. Do yourself a favor and go look at his official video of this.... it's GORGEOUS and really emotional. Incredibly dramatic.
He also had the flu. He was literally laid out backstage, feeling like he was gonna pass out, while waiting to go on stage. Which is why he chose to sit on a stool to perform the song.
This and the Bad Wolves cover of The Cranberries Zombie are probably my two favorite covers ever 🖤 Why does this have so many dislikes? I loved your reaction. God forbid you didn’t know it was a cover 🙄
That man has a beautiful voice and has done a stunning version. I don't normally like covers but this gives me goose bumps each time I hear it. Brilliant.
I keep listening to these... One to watch people react, and Two to get to a place I don't absolutely weep when I hear this. So beautiful... And such a message that we ALL better pay heed to...
This version gives me goosebumps every single time and i currently have it on loop. I was not prepared for the "what a fantastic head" comment and actually just made me spit out my drink
Love his voice ,gives me chills everytime I hear this song does it so well, he was actually not feeling well that day and yet he killed it .... what a performance ❤❤
"Deepest voice I have ever heard". Days later he discovers Geoff, Avi and Tim. And the day he covered this he started to have to have a fully SYMPHONY follow him everywhere.
I saw a vocal teacher that broke it down very well. He has an extreme talent to be able to go rasp to clean and back with such ease. Not many can bounce back and forth like he does
He was a cantor classically trained! And extremely I’ll with the flu during this performance. Hands down one of the top best and most powerful voices ever.
When I heard it several years back I fell in love with straight away! Some may call me an 'nancy boy' for beginning to weep whilst listening, but it moved me so much that I could not help myself but let it come to the surface and out. This fellow, and the other members of the band/group should be commended with many laurels of praise.
It's been years since this was released and I still remember exactly where I was and how I felt when I first heard it. I had to stop so I didn't crash the car, lol. This song, done this way, moves the soul. Sometimes a band just really gets it right and this is definitely one of those times
@@Traci2000 same here. It made something well up in me and I was so distracted by it I walked over to see the video & nearly lost my shit! LOL! I was on my knees. holding my face... Unforgettable ♥️♥️♥️
More facts about the singer : he is the grandson of a renowned cantor, a singer of Jewish religious music. David was trained in this singing tradition from childhood but ultimately chose a different path. He heads a heavy metal band, Disturbed, and yes, he has piercings. I suspect but do not know that the band’s name may refer to the line from this song - “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.” Certainly it must have resonated for them. Be sure to watch the music video version of his powerful take on this song too. The lyrics are actually powerful, heartfelt poetry, something I never realized until I heard him sing them. Paul Simon approves of what he did with his original song, and no wonder. David brought it alive and clearly feels and projects the desperate passion of its message. David had a serious flulike illness during the Conan performance but sang anyway. He hates autotune and had insisted it not be used. When he discovered it had been used for this performance, he was furious. He has a fine, well-trained voice and insists on singing naturally.
If you want a deep voice, look up Tim Foust or Avi Kaplan. Them dudes are known to blow speakers. Two other bassists would be JD Summers and Tim Storms. JD Summers took the bassist record from Time Storms back in 2011with a G0. Tim Storms reclaimed his record and now holds, or at least held, the record for lowest note sung at a G−7.
5:36 They are called Timpani's! One of my favorite percussion instruments to play. Very easy too. Doesn't take much skill to learn! If you watched the music video though the Timpani player was using a leather based top and used plain wooden stick on them. On here they were like Mylar based tops (like the material actual drums use) and used cotton rolled sticks!
The original is by Simon & Garfunkel. It was written during a time of protest against the patriarchy that was deciding everything in our country (and still is). This song resonates deeply in the herstory of the US. Also, this is the absolute best version of this song!! 100% His voice is magical.
You should check out pentatonix's cover of sound of silence also hallelujah there also a capella THERE ARE GOOD.just like Home Free . Pentatonix was on a show sing off they won season 3 Home free won season 4 there both very good but you should react to hallelujah first. Because Aviv Kaplan was still with Pentatonix he sang with Home Free on ring of fire he was the that put on the cowboy hat at the end
You should check out more Disturbed! One of my all-time favorite bands! Even better live, I still remember every second of the show... "Down with the System" is one everyone likes, but also "Stricken", "Into the Fire", "Vengeful One", "The Light", "A Reason to Fight"... Those should get you started.
David was sick with the flu thats why he was sitting down. Felt really weak and almost passed out backstage. Guess you can he was “Down with the sickness “ lol.. for being sick as he was that night he did an AMAZING JOB!!! ❤️
I call these guys MOTIVATIONAL METAL. "MM" But it's not something I douse my ears in every day, they are so potent when it comes to evoking an emotional response from the listener that I take them in chapters not verses.. When I feel like I've failed at a task, these are the guys who go "actually NO, in fact you are part of the problem for choosing to believe that you've lost"... And I'm back on the grind. Cuz that's what life is, A GRIND!!! No one owes you a life of flowers and chocolates and biscuits... Humans were not designed for a life of ease.
I can't believe I JUST found your music reactions! Dude where have I been? LOL oh the rabbit holes you'll be going down now my friend lol this song rules!
Think of where we were in the 60's and the warning Simon & Garfunkle gave us through Paul's lyrics; think of where we are today, through the lens of this masterful arrangement David Draiman and Disturbed gave us - and of the anger we should feel that we've failed to listen to Paul's warning. Then think of where we're headed...
The falsetto that he brings to the song, and the chilling instrumental, I like all versions of this song, but this live on Conan is my favorite. Raw, almost primal.
Yes!!! And Misty Mountain Cold....The Headless Horseman....and Take me Home Country Roads....etc. There are too many! Geoff is a BEAST....OR DRAGON!!😁❤ Any of his songs...and also Tim Foust of Home Free and of course AVI!!!!!🎶❤🎶🤗😇
Adam- you do a fantastic job on your channels. I have loved your reactions to NHL and I love this type of music and see you react to it is awesome! Thank you
If you think that David had the deepest voice you’ve ever heard look up Pentatonix and listen to a song that Avi is in then he’s got the deepest voice I’ve ever heard.
"Drum things?" Comments on his physical appearance? Guzzling from a water bottle? Inconsequential comments? This spectacular performance deserved better; the meaning behind the song deserved better.
Adam - if you think this guy has a deep voice you have not heard Wolf Winters. He did the same song on The Voice AU and blew Guy Sebastians' mind so much that he pressed the buzzer even though he had no spots left on his team.
For context of why their version of this song so blew a lot of people away is that its such a divergence from their typical sound. They're typically much harder...I humbly suggest 'down with the sickness ' with a humorous glint in my eye.
The disturbed official video of "The sound of silence" has 744 MILLION views on UA-cam.. That's equivalent of EVERY man, woman, and child in America and all 27 countries in Europe watching it once each.
Every single time I hear this version my whole body gets covered in goosebumps!! I could play it on repeat quite happily all day. And weirdly it nearly makes me cry which I don’t understand
Simon and Garfunkel wrote and recorded the original version which I’ve always loved, but I was bowled over when I heard disturbed’s version, then again when I heard Pentatonix version. All awesome artists I bow before them 🙏🏼
I am not a fan of cover versions but this one blows me away... I am born in 1962 and of course I know the original. I like it but honestly I am a metal head... I was driving listening to the radio and this song was played... It blows me away. I don't listen to the lyrics cause this voice nailed me on my seat... Such a power and half angelic and half evil... IT IS PERFECT !!! 🤘💝🌹💝🤘 Thank you guys so much for covering this song. It will be one of my all time favourites ❣️❣️❣️
This is a cover of the original version by a folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel, recorded in 1965. Paul Simon wrote this song about a dream he had, that he believed was a warning about the way technology would ruin communication between people. That we would create Neon Gods and worship them. He saw this danger very early, and Disturbed believe he was right. Therefore, this cover is meant to express anger that Paul Simons warning was ignored.
David Draiman is one of my favorite vocalists out there.. Other incredible stuff you might like: 'Ghost Love Score' by Nightwish Live at Wacken 2013 'Du Hast' by Rammstein Official Music Video 'ON' by BTS Live at Grand Central Station in NY (put on CC) 'Million Eyes' by Loic Nottet Music Video
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God: Do you want a voice of a demon or an angel?
David: Yes
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YES! HAHAH!! FUCKIN' YES!
Omfg perfect
This is the most accurate thing I've read today.
Epic!
First time I heard this version, on the car radio, I had to pull over. My jaw hit the floor. This is the only time I like a cover better than the original. Powerful.
There are 3 covers that blow away the original version imo. Sound of Silence for sure. Also the pearl jam cover of Last Kiss, and Johnny Cash cover of hurt
@@jameslafontaine198 totally agree bro
Agreed
Indeed. I had to find this immediately on UA-cam and watched like a million times. How does anyone have that much talent
@@jameslafontaine198 the cover of Stairway to Heaven by Heart. Frickin golden
Classically-trained cantor who just happens to be a heavy metal vocalist.
…Best heavy metal vocalist EVER!! 😁💥
That is the best thing I have ever heard.
He's not classically trained. He said that in an interview
@@sandiwhite9152 One of the better auto tuners for sure. Singer? not so much.
@@GreatBeyond74 David hates autotune, and NEVER allows the engineers to use it on him. At this performance, however, the engineer did use it, unbeknownst to David, and he was royally pissed after he was done.
I have yet to listen to this performance without getting goosebumps.
Me too, this or the official video. Yep, there they are.
Same
Me too!!
I have listened to this songs more than I can even try to count and every single time I have gotten goosebumps..
Same!
David was extremely sick during this taping and didn't want to perform because he felt he would not do the song justice as HE does not personally use autotune. He did the performance and killed it! Producers of the show threw in some autotune and David became enraged. You should check out more Disturbed videos they are quite versatile and David is a true talent!
I was just about to say this very same thing.....but there is no need to repeat what you said so perfectly!
no his doctors told him not to david wanted to also the show did autotune behind his back when he found out he went mad at them
I’m assuming extremely sick to you is having a cold, that’s all David had at the time, extremely sick is cancer, MS, etc etc, not the sniffles.
@@Slurped836 i call that illness not sickness
@@LadyDragonsblood Might as well, it's repeatedly said in every single other reaction video of him. I need to quit reading the comment.
Word has it Simon got in touch with David and said, this song is now yours….. I’ve watched it thousands of times and still tear up and get the shivers 💕💕💕💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Same
He was deadly sick that night and still SLAYED!!! 👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥
He had a cold nothing more nothing less.
@@Slurped836 it was the flu but ok
@@christopherrobbins5712 flu will lay you in bed for weeks and you will not be able to do anything let alone get dressed, travel to conans studio and perform, flu is a killer and kills hundreds of thousands worldwide each year, the story of David having the sniffles and feeling a little unwell has just done the internet thing and progressed into what it is now, he was near death he was hardly able to walk he had the sniffles like he has stated himself, there’s no need to try and make it anything else so the performance seems even better, it dosent need a false story to achieve that.
@@Slurped836 102 temperature. He sat down for this performance because he didn't think he could stay standing up for the whole time.
@@Slurped836 you were there were you? I forgot you're a roadie for disturbed. my mistake. Here's the actual truth, directly from his mouth. He had the flu, had a fever, and was in the bathroom all morning so he was dehydrated. had to bring a stool on last minute because he wasn't sure he would have the strength to stand the entire song. Dude is a workhorse his whole life, so it's not surprising. Also a super good dude to boot and didn't want to let anyone down. But sure downplay it like you've done anything with your life.
The official music video version is AMAZING. The visuals perfectly depict the words and the feelings.
„The Sound of Silence“, written in 1963/1964 by Paul Simon and first sang by Simon & Garfunkel welcomed its first endorsed cover by Disturbed (David Draiman) 50 years after its debut. Now, 57 years later and still only, maybe, 1% of those who know the song really understand it. 57 years later and there are still no better words to describe the decay of society and humanity.
If you're one of those who do not understand it, find someone to translate it for you because you're missing out on something special.
also the video version of the disturbed song, has alot of imagery to show what the song meant....there is a video to explain it...
Perfectly stated
Simon and Garfunkel's original version was a polite request.
Disturbed, via David Draiman, was the much needed, "Time's up."
Oh no worries...I GET IT & FEEL IT! ♥️
He's the "people hearing without listening." Come to think of it, he's also the "people talking without speaking." At 2:52, I jumped out. He may as well have been watching Puppy Superbowl and commenting.
David’s vocal range is INSANE. 🤘
He's a beast!!!!
Adam: “This man has the deepest voice I’ve ever heard.”
Me: “Oh no,, sir,, allow me to introduce you to the likes of Tim Foust,, Avi Kaplan,, and Geoff Castellucci
I was just about to say the same thing, I have suggested watching Home Free
@@dotwyness4110 Oh yeah,, for sure ! I think Adam would definitely get a kick out of watching Home Free and we Home Fries will get a kick out of watching ‘em blow Adam’s mind 😂😂
haha ill definitely check these guys out!
@@AdamCouserMusic Woohoo !! You won’t be disappointed,, Adam !! They are fantastic !!
My thoughts exactly 👏👏👏
David’s version is my favorite ever! I’m old enough to have knowledge of the original. I can’t get enough of this version! Love you David!
Me too
I read that the Simon & Garfunkel version was a warning. The Disturbed version was frustration and anger that nothing has improved.
@@retired5218 I can totally understand how that could be very true. 😊
Same here.
This is the greatest performance in the history of musical theater in it's capacity to thrill me.
This is a great version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic. Paul Simon gave him 2 thumbs up for the way he interpreted his song.
If you ask me he made that song better in my opinion and the song is now theirs as well
TY
@@joshuatift4640 100% agree
There is no way you can call me a heavy metal band enthusiast. I've heard some Christian heavy metal music because my son was into it but that's about it.
I have no idea how I stumbled onto this song the first time. All I know is my jaw dropped and I couldn't stop listening to it. I played it over and over and over.
This version is so spine-tingling so demanding of your attention. I think you need to hear the original version by Simon & Garfunkel, a real classic rock song, to really be fully impressed by and appreciative of this version.
The man is fantastic. I haven't heard any of his previous works and I'll probably never hear any of his future works but this song strikes a chord and I can't explain why.
I recently heard another reactor say that his voice his rendition of this song demands that you listen to his message and take heed of the message (paraphrased). I think that is so On Target.
I think your reaction really sums it up when you just sat there and stared at him and listened.
2??? Lol he just jealous. Should of been 5 lol
Most of Disturbed's songs are full of meaning. Anti-suicide, songs of remembering and songs of telling someone that they can do what needs to be done. It is heavy metal with true meaning. So many you should listen to, I know you would like them.
This is a cover, not a Disturbed song. Written in the 60’s by Paul Simon.
Op never said it was or wasn't.
I am 66 and been a fan of Disturbed from Day One! I am a diehard metal fan but the lyrics are very important to me. There has to be a message or at least real soul from real life. They check off all the boxes for me. As a musician i always gravitated to songs that make me move or make me think. There is nothing i can say about this remake of a classic other than Paul Simon told David that it is "his song now" You just can't say anything more😁
@@pattimercer9357 have some more coffee Patti. Your a bit slow it seems
This is my favorite version of this song. I think half of those views are mine. He has twin piercings, this whole band is a heavy metal band but they are all classically trained. Those drums are kettle drums
Are they not timpani?
Timpani.
Did not know ALL were classically trained-wow! 😮
Same thing
@@roniboyd613 they are not all classically trained. The writer is spreading false info. Only David has training. The piano player, solo guitar player and the drummer are part of his band. The rest are hired musicians. When the author posted this was kettle drums, you should have taken all else with a grain of salt. I really wish people would not make up info trying to sound more knowledgeable about a subject.
0:28 The Conan version has 120 millions views, but the version on disturbed channel has more than 800 million views^^
This Conan version is just the best rendition of Disturbed's version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic that I have ever heard. The power, richness, and majesty of Draiman's voice stuns and delights me every time I hear it.
This is the most AMAZING cover I have ever heard. I’ve seen so many reaction videos to Disturbed’s cover. It just is the most moving song, and I love how gobsmacked everyone is when they hear it. Thank you for this video!
Adam upon stopping the video to ask: "Is that a piercing?"
Me: "Squirrel !"...
🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣👍
hee hee, yes, and tipping his head to see around David's microphone; beautiful ;~)
No sir, that's not a piercing. That'd be silly. It's 2 piercings....
The original is from Simon and Garfunkel from 1964. It has a very different vibe. In fact it has been remarked, that given the lyrics, the original was kind of a lighthearted warning to mankind and Disturbed has turned that into anger for not listening to it. Btw if you like a deep voice, i recommend Tim Faust, especially the song Misty Mountains.
Geoff Castalluci's version is better, IMO...
And for a REALLY deep but pleasant voice, give Wolf Winters, who auditioned on The Voice, a listen.
Yes. I knew all that you said about David. Meanwhile know he got a 10 min standing ovation! Can't listen without goosebumps or tears.
"Is this guy the original singer of this song?" C'mon man!
my bad bro, I'm new!
Simon and Garfunkel original artist
@@AdamCouserMusic, written by Paul Simon and performed by his with Arthur Garfunkle back in the late 60s. Paul Simon's reaction to David Draiman's cover speaks volumes for both artists.
..U*m.... no. NO he is not. BUT he original band has recognized his ability and relinquished it to him,,,, ;o)
lol
Its amazing he sounds as good as he does while still being sick, I believe they offered to cancel or reschedule him but he didn't want to disappoint his fans
David later said this was his worst performance ever. He was sick with the flu and had a fever of 102. He was seated because the producers we’re afraid he might pass out.
He may have thought so but it wasn't. It was beautiful. I like this more than the studio version
You should try the real Disturbed, "Stupify, or Down with the Sickness". Both are classic Disturbed, you'll not be disappointed!
But you will be surprised if this is your introduction to Disturbed!
@@donnalthood3102 Surprised is one way to put it
Gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. Amazing. ❤ In my opinion better than the original and I love Simon & Garfunkel
At 71 I remember the original, but hearing David sing on Conan, I cried. He trained as a cantor, being Jewish.Dear God, imagine being in his congregation. And he is one of the good guys. A gift.
He's actually a heavy metal singer.
Best cover ever! I played this for my late husband. I put really good headphones on him. When I looked over to see his reaction- tears were rolling down his cheek. Powerful, moving, connected to people.
Draiman was actually quite sick that night.... and still pulled off this live performance. Do yourself a favor and go look at his official video of this.... it's GORGEOUS and really emotional. Incredibly dramatic.
The lead man had a 102 degree fever and bronchitis the night he did this and he KILLLED IT!!
He also had the flu. He was literally laid out backstage, feeling like he was gonna pass out, while waiting to go on stage. Which is why he chose to sit on a stool to perform the song.
Original written and performed by Simon & Garfunkel
Most word used describing Draiman's performance is...
POWERFUL!
“Is this guy the original singer of this song?”!!!! Cracked me up!
This and the Bad Wolves cover of The Cranberries Zombie are probably my two favorite covers ever 🖤
Why does this have so many dislikes? I loved your reaction. God forbid you didn’t know it was a cover 🙄
That man has a beautiful voice and has done a stunning version. I don't normally like covers but this gives me goose bumps each time I hear it. Brilliant.
I keep listening to these... One to watch people react, and Two to get to a place I don't absolutely weep when I hear this.
So beautiful...
And such a message that we ALL better pay heed to...
David was very ill during this show. High temp, sore throat , flu , etc. He was also a Jewish Cantor.
This version gives me goosebumps every single time and i currently have it on loop. I was not prepared for the "what a fantastic head" comment and actually just made me spit out my drink
Love his voice ,gives me chills everytime I hear this song does it so well, he was actually not feeling well that day and yet he killed it .... what a performance ❤❤
"Deepest voice I have ever heard". Days later he discovers Geoff, Avi and Tim.
And the day he covered this he started to have to have a fully SYMPHONY follow him everywhere.
Country singer josh turners is crazy deep too.
I saw a vocal teacher that broke it down very well. He has an extreme talent to be able to go rasp to clean and back with such ease. Not many can bounce back and forth like he does
Take this version which kicks total ass and add a whole lot of Myles Kennedy. Takes kickin ass to a whole new level.
He was a cantor classically trained! And extremely I’ll with the flu during this performance. Hands down one of the top best and most powerful voices ever.
This is truly the best version of Sound of Silence!👍
The fact that he’s right next to the timpani, which is LOUD. Says so much.
When I heard it several years back I fell in love with straight away! Some may call me an 'nancy boy' for beginning to weep whilst listening, but it moved me so much that I could not help myself but let it come to the surface and out. This fellow, and the other members of the band/group should be commended with many laurels of praise.
It's been years since this was released and I still remember exactly where I was and how I felt when I first heard it. I had to stop so I didn't crash the car, lol. This song, done this way, moves the soul. Sometimes a band just really gets it right and this is definitely one of those times
@@Traci2000 same here. It made something well up in me and I was so distracted by it I walked over to see the video & nearly lost my shit! LOL! I was on my knees. holding my face...
Unforgettable ♥️♥️♥️
More facts about the singer : he is the grandson of a renowned cantor, a singer of Jewish religious music. David was trained in this singing tradition from childhood but ultimately chose a different path. He heads a heavy metal band, Disturbed, and yes, he has piercings. I suspect but do not know that the band’s name may refer to the line from this song - “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.” Certainly it must have resonated for them. Be sure to watch the music video version of his powerful take on this song too.
The lyrics are actually powerful, heartfelt poetry, something I never realized until I heard him sing them. Paul Simon approves of what he did with his original song, and no wonder. David brought it alive and clearly feels and projects the desperate passion of its message.
David had a serious flulike illness during the Conan performance but sang anyway. He hates autotune and had insisted it not be used. When he discovered it had been used for this performance, he was furious. He has a fine, well-trained voice and insists on singing naturally.
If you want a deep voice, look up Tim Foust or Avi Kaplan. Them dudes are known to blow speakers. Two other bassists would be JD Summers and Tim Storms. JD Summers took the bassist record from Time Storms back in 2011with a G0. Tim Storms reclaimed his record and now holds, or at least held, the record for lowest note sung at a G−7.
JD Summers!!!!
Geoff Castellucci
Been a FAN of #DisTurbed & David Draiman Sense 1978
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A wonderful cover of a wonderful song. As a counterpart, you should now listen to the version from Pentatonix. Completely different and also great.
First time I heard it I almost cried !
5:36 They are called Timpani's! One of my favorite percussion instruments to play. Very easy too. Doesn't take much skill to learn! If you watched the music video though the Timpani player was using a leather based top and used plain wooden stick on them. On here they were like Mylar based tops (like the material actual drums use) and used cotton rolled sticks!
You were so close! Disturbed is the original performer of Stone Cold Steve Austin entrance song "Glass Shatters"
I literally get goosebumps every time I hear this song, it's so beautiful
This version and the Pentatonix version are just completely different yet at the same time unbelievably great in their own ways!
This is the most powerful and amazing performance I have ever heard . Needless to say I have always loved this song.
This version always gives me chills without fail. Draiman’s voice is beyond legendary
Yes. I know. I watched the Loudwire too. :)
Did you know he threw another person out a 2nd story window freshman year?
The original is by Simon & Garfunkel. It was written during a time of protest against the patriarchy that was deciding everything in our country (and still is). This song resonates deeply in the herstory of the US. Also, this is the absolute best version of this song!! 100% His voice is magical.
You should check out pentatonix's cover of sound of silence also hallelujah there also a capella THERE ARE GOOD.just like Home Free . Pentatonix was on a show sing off they won season 3 Home free won season 4 there both very good but you should react to hallelujah first. Because Aviv Kaplan was still with Pentatonix he sang with Home Free on ring of fire he was the that put on the cowboy hat at the end
He has such a great ability to bring out the meaning of virtually any song.
David is a unique gifted vocalist .. Brilliant interpretation of the song
That split second of silence at the end shows how awed the audience was.
You should check out more Disturbed! One of my all-time favorite bands! Even better live, I still remember every second of the show...
"Down with the System" is one everyone likes, but also "Stricken", "Into the Fire", "Vengeful One", "The Light", "A Reason to Fight"... Those should get you started.
Down with the sickness
Their cover of Land of Confusion is awesome as well the music video to go with it is amazing...
If you think that’s deep, search the same song on The Voice Australia.
"What a fantastic head" got me 😆
David was sick with the flu thats why he was sitting down. Felt really weak and almost passed out backstage. Guess you can he was “Down with the sickness “ lol.. for being sick as he was that night he did an AMAZING JOB!!! ❤️
Gives me goosebumps everytime I hear this
I call these guys MOTIVATIONAL METAL.
"MM"
But it's not something I douse my ears in every day, they are so potent when it comes to evoking an emotional response from the listener that I take them in chapters not verses..
When I feel like I've failed at a task, these are the guys who go
"actually NO, in fact you are part of the problem for choosing to believe that you've lost"... And I'm back on the grind.
Cuz that's what life is, A GRIND!!! No one owes you a life of flowers and chocolates and biscuits... Humans were not designed for a life of ease.
I can't believe I JUST found your music reactions! Dude where have I been? LOL oh the rabbit holes you'll be going down now my friend lol this song rules!
Haha it’s only a kinda new channel!
Think of where we were in the 60's and the warning Simon & Garfunkle gave us through Paul's lyrics; think of where we are today, through the lens of this masterful arrangement David Draiman and Disturbed gave us - and of the anger we should feel that we've failed to listen to Paul's warning. Then think of where we're headed...
I could listen to this multiple times a day!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm 66 and I have never heard anything so beautiful disturbed you are fantastic and for the song to fetch tears to my eyes is mind blowing
The falsetto that he brings to the song, and the chilling instrumental, I like all versions of this song, but this live on Conan is my favorite. Raw, almost primal.
Every now and then a talent comes along and does a masterpiece of work this is one of those times
Have you ever heard the guy called Wolf sing it?
Blow you away!
@@moosehead1183 no but now I definitely will look for it thank you 🙏! Just “ WOLF “ ?
Heard it you right it was really special but only one judge ? I’ll never know what makes that show tick !
What a fantastic head - gone! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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He was ill with the flu at the time of this performance & still is phenomenal!! He truly is amazing!
One of my favorite bands
they are awesome!
as a lot of people said befor me, you must check VoicePlay with Geoff Castellucci, first in "Oogie Boogie's Song" and then "My Mother Told Me"
Yes!!! And Misty Mountain Cold....The Headless Horseman....and Take me Home Country Roads....etc. There are too many! Geoff is a BEAST....OR DRAGON!!😁❤ Any of his songs...and also Tim Foust of Home Free and of course AVI!!!!!🎶❤🎶🤗😇
Adam- you do a fantastic job on your channels. I have loved your reactions to NHL and I love this type of music and see you react to it is awesome! Thank you
Aw thanks H!
If you think that David had the deepest voice you’ve ever heard look up Pentatonix and listen to a song that Avi is in then he’s got the deepest voice I’ve ever heard.
"Drum things?" Comments on his physical appearance? Guzzling from a water bottle? Inconsequential comments? This spectacular performance deserved better; the meaning behind the song deserved better.
This song was recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1963 I believe.
I once read a comment that the original performance was a warning, and this remake a threat! The best comment on this masterpiece!
You need to watch the official video. He was sick for this performance. You can really feel it more, gives me goosebumps.
Adam - if you think this guy has a deep voice you have not heard Wolf Winters. He did the same song on The Voice AU and blew Guy Sebastians' mind so much that he pressed the buzzer even though he had no spots left on his team.
David was sick when he performed this! This man astounds me. The official video is out of this world ❤
For context of why their version of this song so blew a lot of people away is that its such a divergence from their typical sound. They're typically much harder...I humbly suggest 'down with the sickness ' with a humorous glint in my eye.
The disturbed official video of "The sound of silence" has 744 MILLION views on UA-cam.. That's equivalent of EVERY man, woman, and child in America and all 27 countries in Europe watching it once each.
i would also like to point out that he was just recovering from being unwell during this performance.
Every single time I hear this version my whole body gets covered in goosebumps!! I could play it on repeat quite happily all day. And weirdly it nearly makes me cry which I don’t understand
Simon and Garfunkel wrote and recorded the original version which I’ve always loved, but I was bowled over when I heard disturbed’s version, then again when I heard Pentatonix version. All awesome artists I bow before them 🙏🏼
I am not a fan of cover versions but this one blows me away...
I am born in 1962 and of course I know the original. I like it but honestly I am a metal head...
I was driving listening to the radio and this song was played...
It blows me away. I don't listen to the lyrics cause this voice nailed me on my seat...
Such a power and half angelic and half evil...
IT IS PERFECT !!! 🤘💝🌹💝🤘
Thank you guys so much for covering this song. It will be one of my all time favourites ❣️❣️❣️
This is a cover of the original version by a folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel, recorded in 1965. Paul Simon wrote this song about a dream he had, that he believed was a warning about the way technology would ruin communication between people. That we would create Neon Gods and worship them. He saw this danger very early, and Disturbed believe he was right. Therefore, this cover is meant to express anger that Paul Simons warning was ignored.
The sound of silence was written by Simon & Garfunkel. They were the originals.Pentatonix also sings this. Check it out.
Omg- his voice started out in the basement and climbed some serious octaves! That was gorgeous!
David Draiman is one of my favorite vocalists out there..
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I’m amazed you asked if this was their original song!
The song is originally by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Released September 15th 1965.