FIRST TIME HEARING: Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS REACTION
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
- Today I'll be listening to Disturbed cover "The Sound of Silence" for the first time. I'm very familiar with the original, and am excited to hear Distrubed's famous take on it.
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With huge respect to Simon and Garfunkel, 50 years or so after this beautiful song was written it was finally sung how the lyrics demanded. David Draiman's dark and sombre handling of the lyrics is masterful and the musical arrangement is perfect. Arguably the greatest cover of any song.
Another reactor/commentator said it best “The original was like a warning of what they saw coming. This version is like a continuation, as if to say “You were warned. You had 50 YEARS. And you didn’t listen!” It’s more of a scolding as opposed to the warning of Simon and Garfunkel.
Even Paul Simon agreed and put it on his own Social Media pages suggesting his own fans listen to it.
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The only cover that beats this is Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails "Hurt." That will just tear you up, especially if you've followed any of his career. But yes, Disturbed's cover is outstanding.
Johnny cash “hurt’ cover especially if seen with video is something that will leave tears in your eyes. Even Nine inch nails remarked on how great it was.
@@elainepearson4817 Thats what I was going to say, thanks!
I love watching people react to this song. No one ever expects the beauty and power of it.
agreed. I've watched close to 100 reaction videos, and to watch the reviewer go from chatty to unable to say anything... The number of people who are fighting back tears by the end... it's just amazing to see people experience this for the first time...
What David did with this song was epic. It gives me chills Every. Single. Time. I hear it. I love it!
I don't know how many times I've listened to this song and it still gives me the chills every time.
I feel exactly the same! Not many songs have that effect on me, but this is truly just a masterpiece.
Totally agree.
Regardless of the genre of music preferred, or whether or not one comprehends the lyrical context, there is a command presence here. It ultimately garners an emotional response. In my opinion, this version is powerful.
I grew up in the original version and I prefer this one. This grandma is a new Disturbed fan.
I think I just died
You can almost "hear" the stunned silence of the audience, until the final note. They didn't want to miss a single part of it.
As a 60 something year old I was never interested in a new version, but, Dude! WOW, just WOW. I absolutely love this version! Just again, never judge a book by its cover 😊. Applause Applause 👏🏼.
This song originally done by Simon and Garfunkel was absolutely a gem. This version is an absolute national treasure. It's absolutely pure genius and amazing poetry for the ages.
You saw excited Conan was, the crowd was hyped up and then he did this and whole crowd went silent with absolute respect and awe
1:13 you can physically see the awe and surprise hit you. THAT'S David Draiman. Classically trained cantor growing up who chose to go into heavy rock/metal and is an absolute artist. He also had 102-103 fever with the flu this evening. "Darkness" was the first time I heard what his vocals sounded like pure and clear and this just showcases his abilities perfectly.
I didn’t notice that he was sitting through this performance until I had watched it a few times…
David brought this song it’s peak performance. My fav and I’m 61 and know the original too.
I'm a fan of Classical and jazz, this has the creativity and depth of jazz and the training necessary for classical performance. Amazing voice!
This song still makes me cry sometimes, his voice is beautiful
Ever time I hear this version, I'm in tears all the way through the song. I absolutely love it.
So great and powerful was this cover, Paul Simon told David this is his song now.
You had one of the best reactions, mate. And got the essence, immediately. The anger at just the right places in the song, the right delivery of the fantastic song... I've enjoyed with you.
I have watched this 100x and I get chills every time. I loved ur reaction…one of the best
I love his voice I can't stop listening to this.The most amazing voice I ever heard, I am obsessed.
I think the original version of "The Sound of Sience" (Simon and Garfunkle) was more of a Folk version of the song. This was a familiar and popular genre at the time. The Distubed version really executed the song expertly. Distubed used the lyrics to guide their emotions, vocals and arrangement. Everyone involved with this arrangement should be hailed as true MUSICAL ARTISTS!
one of the rare cases when the cover is even better than the original.
Thank you for truly listening without interrupting this cover, you nailed it with your comments, I can't go a day without listening to this version
My favorite take I’ve heard is (paraphrased): Simon and Garfunkel sing this song as a warning. Disturbed sing this song as a threat.
Such a brilliant, brilliant way of looking at it!
I heard it as S&G sing it as a warning and Disturbed sing with anger at the warning being ignored.
Epic masterpiece.....mind blowing.
One of the top live performances in music history , in my opinion.
Peace.....
I love watching these reaction videos, especially the faces made during the last verse. I love seeing the shock, awe and tears when he gets to that point. Simon and Garfunkle's version was a warning and Disturbed's version is anger b/c we didn't listen
I agree with every word you say about this adorable song thank you 👍👍
David Draiman had the flu (and thus is seated throughout) when he performed this. You might want to take a look at their Official Music Video for The Sound of Silence as well (it's nearing a billion views on UA-cam for good reason). While Disturbed is still a hard rock/metal band, they do have a number of "softer" songs. Going back to their second album, there's "Darkness"; more recently, I would recommend "Hold Onto Memories" - I prefer the Official Live version; there are people who consider "The Light" to be fairly soft - I don't think it qualifies as soft with the driving music and distorted vocal, but it's definitely not heavy in the sense of Down with the Sickness. For a more recent tune try "Bad Man" or "Don't Tell Me" featuring Ann Wilson from their 2022 album DIVISIVE. If you like listening to covers - their interpretations are always so spot on and relevant - I recommend "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" (Sting), "The Land of Confusion" (Genesis), "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" (U2) - in Disturbed's discography it's listed as "ISHFWILF" ... anyway - the Disturbed discography is a rabbit hole that will confound you if you go into it with any kind of expectation that you know what to expect.
I love the live Hold Onto Memories as well ❤️
Agree wholeheartedly. The studio version is even more impactful, but this one is spectacular. I'm not heavy metal and only heard Draiman on this one, so immediately went to look for more and was disappointed. This one . . . according to Simon and Garfunkle as well is now Disturbed's song.
I think this live version surpasses the video by miles. The band, the vibe, his singing created pure magic with this performance.
I was born in 1958 and remember the first time I heard this song, I mean really heard it. I was about 14 or 15 at the time and suddenly the lyrics were crystal clear and the message was unmistakable and it brought me to tears in the exact same way the Disturbed version and David's voice does every time I hear it. So you are still young and while you get some of the import you don't get the total picture. The juxtaposition between the lyrics and how S&G sang the song is evident. Given the time their version was actually released, give some thought to just how ironic it really was. Instead of powering through the lyrics, they simply presented them in the most unlikely manner. The official video by Disturbed has the most powerful imagery, just as many of their videos do. The message is the same and yes, just as relevant today as it was all those years ago. People need to wake up and realize that we trust too many people at the top to do the right thing. It's all lies and the sooner the younger generations realize that the better the world will be. If you keep doing the same thing expecting different results, you are only fooling yourself. You are wrong when you say Disturbed is too heavy for you and Heavy Metal isn't my cup of tea but they have some seriously beautiful songs... Hold Onto the Memories, The Light and A Reason to Fight to name a few. Do yourself an favbor and don't limit what you are willing to listen to and you will discover some absolute fantastic music.
I am 76. I heard Disturbed's version about a year ago. I was in high school when Simon & Garfunkel sang The Sound of Silence. I did not really understand it then. After hearing Disturbed's version, I called my younger son about the video and told him that I finally understood the song. It was interesting to watch your reaction as you were "getting" the song. 👍
I've read in other reaction videos that the Simon and Garfunkel version was the warning, the Disturbed version is the "I told you so."
No matter how many times I've heard this version, I am totally overwhelmed. 🌺😻🐾
Simon and Garfunkel released this in 1964 away before it's time.
Unfortunately most song writing today won't be around in 50 years time.
Sound of silence lyrics are so apt for today's society.
People have to realize this is words said over 50 years ago and written by real musicians.and song writers.
I love ♥️ this version but hats off to the writer
Hello friend, your spontanious reaction at the moment you heard David singing his first line did it for me. I really enjoy your reactions Al. Keep them coming.
Awesome rendition. Exactly right for the lyrics.
This performance on Conan gave Disturbed a Grammy nomination. Disturbed's song "The Light" is about addiction and has touched many lives. Disturbed isn't just about heavy metal but now are a very diverse band with the powerful voice of David Draiman. "Hold on to the Memories" is another non-metal song they do.
Al’s voice is so calming and serene! I could listen to him all night.
He was ill when he performed this, so only 1 wobble that I noticed is amazing.
Simon said this song is theirs now, he was so amazed by this rendition.
Even David cried when he heard this back in the studio.
On a side note I feel sorry for Simon, that his best song writing was writen when he was 21 and having that to live upto for the rest of your career
It is absolutely phenomenal how he was ill when performing and still delivered SUCH an amazing performance! But I agree with you about feeling bad for Paul. Writing a song like this at 21 deserves more recognition alone! The depth of the lyrics shows such maturity at such a young age.
Paul Simon also said Disturbed owned this song now.
That 1 "wobble" was probably cuz he was sick! Beautiful! Just beautiful! I have a new favorite songs. Grammy worthy!
The best comment I saw about the two versions of The Sound of Silence is that Simon & Garfunkel sang it as a warning…Draiman & Disturbed sang it as our reality. If you have been alive for both versions then you know this comment is the truth.
I grew up with Disturbed and didn’t know this version was a cover until a couple of years ago.
It was 1974 guys. Recession, Nixon resigning, pulled out of Viet Nam. Gas relatively as high as now, we were putting tape on the light switches to remind us not to turn them on in the daytime. Simon and Garfunkle sang this song in the only way they could have back then without causing a riot. Disturb's version was emotional. I like Disturb's version better. I just wish it could have been sung that way back then. But with the assassinations in the 60s, and songs like "Abraham Martin and John" and Dylan's 'Blowin in the Wind", it was all building up to 1974. If a song had a nice easy sound to it, the older generation wasn't LISTENING so it could be played on the radio. The message was there, but subdued.
everyone has the most amazing reaction to this. And he's spot on, this is the way this should sound. Goosebumps every damn time...
Great reaction. David and the band definitely performed this the way it should've been. Just emotional and amazing.
The poetry steps forward in this version. What a wonderful surprise
Cant even deny that this version do really touched our souls.. Magestic performance
A masterful rendition of a masterpiece
The lyrics hit so much differently in this version.
Another good cover Disturbed does is Sting's 'If I Ever Lose My Faith in You'. David Draiman's voice has such range and is so powerful that I think he can sing just about anything and make it better.
I've watched more than fifty reactions to this performance and yours, in my opinion, is absolutely perfect and accurate. Thanks.
This is one of the finest covers of all time! What a beautiful voice, delivered with passion and mad skill! Another few covers you may want to check out are "Small Town Titans" covers of 'Hallelujah, The Grinch and Folsom Prison Blues"
Thank you for the suggestions! A cover of Folsom Prison Blues is something I'm very excited to hear!
Other Disturbed that has a message to their listeners - Hold on to Memories, and A Reason to Fight really reach members of their audience. Although all of their songs have important messages!
Your analysis here is extraordinary and appropriate for what we hear.
Try this song The Light, and also hold on to memories, and keep fighting .all 3 showcase his voice amazingly, great reaction to this one. :)
I love this version. The official video is great.
DISTURBED'S... THE LIGHT, PRAYER, IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH, REASON TO FIGHT, HOLD ON TO MEMORIES
Thank you for the suggestions :)
I prefer the imagery of the official video. When I first heard it, I said to myself, this is the way the song was intended to be sung.
Without a doubt, yours was the best reaction that I’ve seen - understanding the performance and with intelligent analysis.
This will always be a top 3 live performance by any artist ever. And David was sick that night and he still did that! PLEASE react to Piece by piece by Kelly Clarkson (live from the American idol farewell season)... She had everyone in tears and broke down Keith Urban. Super emotional performance ❤️
No one expected this from them. What a wonderful suprise.
Tim Foust "can't help falling in" i love it and hope you will also.
I enjoyed your reaction so much. It's what I imagine I looked like the first time I heard it. I kept thinking ""wait till he hears this part" or "this part is going to blow him away", and it did.
Just raw naturally gifted and perfected voice
he embodies the artistry of good music. he is masterful
The Disturbed rendition of this song is the cry of rage that the Original message was ignored.
Awesome..so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
This is and always will be the best cover of this song! Can you imagine, David Draiman had the flu when he performed this!! Incredible!! ❤❤
Simon and Garfunkel and oddly Herb Alpert were the soundtracks of my childhood. My dad liked Hooked on Classics, lawd, but my mom liked music with deeper meaning….except the Herb Alpert, that was just fun.
You have to hear Lincoln park sing Adele’s Rolling in the deep. It’s breathe taking ❤❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved your gobsmacked reaction! I get CHILLS EVERY TIME!!!
Best review, analysis, and interpretation of the lyrics I have seen!! Good job!! Thank you!!
Thank YOU my friend! :)
I was 14 when S&G produced this song. Back then it was a time when many were almost begging for humanity to listen. 50 yrs later Mr Draiman is saying "you'll fucking well listen NOW!! 👍
I was 11 or 12 when S&G came out with this song. The meaning was not lost on me but it is amazing that as young as you are, you were able to articulate this cover perfectly. This is the best interpreted version of the song. David is perfection!
Thank you i really enjoy reaction videos and you sir hands down do the THE best reactions you let the song play listening and enjoying the song and then give your
thoughts thank you i very much appreciate what you do thanks again
Great, great reaction and assessment Al!! This is my favorite version of this song.
Thank you very much my friend - it's a truly phenomenal rendition :)
You do feel the weight of the lyrics in this cover… the only cover I have really cared about. Great react… keep’em coming!
I have watched a lot of reactions to this version of Sound of Silence and I absolutely loved watching you listen to it. Your reaction was just like mine - awestruck by this version and David Draiman's performance.
Try Disturb's cover of If I Ever lose My Faith in You. Again a brilliant interpretation of the lyrics
Good reaction...ty👍
Hello Al!! Of all of the reactions that I have listened to yours is the best!! I was a teenager when the Simon and Garfunkel version came out and it's had a very profound effect on me my whole life!! Especially during the 5 and 1/2 yrs I was in Vietnam! I agree with you!! David got it right!! I don't know how I found you but I am glad I did!! P.S. I hate heavy metal as well but this song I feel like bowing and praying to because it defines my whole generation and my horrible life!! Cause I came back from Vietnam a changed human being! I used to listen to this song in the choppers on the way out into the jungle!! And you are the only one of your generation that got it!! Congrats!! This song has become my anthem!! Cheers and beers kid!!
I hope that you will explore more of Disturbed’s music. The instrumental and vocal talents are superb. I’m a fan (and singer ) of classical music, but my tastes are wider. I have asked my family to play Disturbed’s “Hold Onto Memories” at my memorial service when that time eventually arrives. Along with “Never Alone” by Lady A and “Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnegen” from Brahms’ “Requiem.” Eclectic selections for sure!
Hold on to Memories was one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It'll be played at my memorial service too, I think. Thank you for the suggestions, I appreciate your comment a lot :)
Got to see in the Video it Really puts out the Message
I loved this, but I also REALLY loved the Official Music Video, as the dramatics of the visuals just make it incredible! The message is so relevent today, even moreso (it seems) than back then. I appreciate the fact that you understand the song and it's deep meaning. I think in todays world, it's a message about society's lack of communication with one another. We talk at people instead of to them. Faces stuck in tiny computers and lacking in empathy and real emotion. Great job! I just heard it for the first time a few months ago when I reacted to it. It got me. I also did the live version and many prefer it, but I suggest you watch the MV. If I can ever be of help, let me know. I have some tips to help get your videos pushed out. I only started about a year and a half ago, and it's been one hell of a ride so far! Cheers!
Hey! Thank you so much for commenting, especially with such a kind and heart warming comment! It really means a lot to see a big channel looking out for the little guys, haha! I really need to check out the official MV, this live performance is incredible, but the studio version must be just that little bit better! I'd absolutely love to get in touch, networking on these platforms is key! Where would be best to reach you?
Thank you again for such a kind comment! :)
Story told masterfully!!
David Draiman...amazing range and control...a powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which is incredibly difficult to do . He is so unique as he actually puts vibrato on his distortion!....also VERY difficult to do...one of the best male vocalists on the planet imho. Loved your reaction Al!
Disturbed are incredible, their Lyrics are such meaningful poetry. Listen to Hold On to Memories, and I think its called " Dont give up"
These songs really resonate with me at the moment, and move me to tears. Just incredible.
You have to hear Hold on to the memories by Disturbed.
Great reaction. I love this rendition so much.
Hey man, Thanks for all the fast quality uploads, you have quickly become my favorite reacter with so much emotion and natural understanding and appreciation for music. Love this song! , but can't wait for you to experience all the other wonderfull pink floyd albums that lies ahead. Much love :)
Thank you for such a lovely comment!! I've got a lot of content scheduled, but I can bring more out if there's a specific song you'd like to hear :) I'm very excited to carry on with Pink Floyd! I'll listen to "Wish You Were Here" in its entirety on Monday!
@@alsvinylcollection Fantastic! I eagerly await your Wish You Were Here reactions! 😊
@@alsvinylcollection Np, just thought about making your day better :), can't wait for last episode of dsotm and wish you were here, after you have reacted to those and prop the Wall and Animals, i would love to see a reaction of the Obscrued by clouds album. it came out after meddle just before dark side of the moon, so its overlooked even tho it has a great sound all the way through, no big concepts or anything but not a single bad song.
I've watched a lot of reaction videos to the two Disturbed covers of Sound of Silence. As a sophomore in High School in 1965, my English teacher had the class discuss the meaning in each line. Advertising. Graffiti. Apathy. Communication. Truth. Deception. Anger. It says a lot in a few words. Paul Simon wrote it circa 1963. Remember that it was a tumultuous time. Civil Rights and anti-war demonstrations. The Silent Majority. Sound of Silence predated Nixon's popularization of Silent Majority, but I would say that the words of the song describe a silent majority and those that can talk but have nothing to say.
Nice reaction.
I've seen to many reactions to this performance and to me you reactions and your explanation of your feelings is top 3 for me great job
He had a temperature and that's why he was sitting down. He gives me goosebumps every time I hear him sing.
Anyone who likes the song, should watch the official music video as well.
This live performance is amazing, but you simply must do a reaction to the official music video - it's a work of art. You'll be left speechless!
Great reaction! It is one of a few songs that I can clearly remember the first time hearing bc they just absolutely floored me in an unexpected and elevated way… this by Disturbed for the vocals, Rap God by Eminem for its lyrical intricacy/evolving flow, Turmoil & Tinfoil by Billy Strings (at MC Roots) for the musicianship… I’m sure there are more stunners if I thought about but some you will just never forget :)
It’s funny - I just realized the 3 that stick out most to me cross very different genres … goes to show what keeping mind open can do. Good music is good music no matter it’s pre-assigned “lane” :) I would rather listen to an amazing storyteller in a random genre than a mediocre one in a traditional genre
You should react to the original music video too to get a feel for the difference and similarities between the two versions. They're both epic.
Please do Heart's cover of "Stairway to Heaven" Live At The Kennedy Center - Just as EPIC \m/
Love that one
Best analysis of this cover I have seen! You are bang on…….
My favourite past time is watching UA-camrs react to this ❤ David Draiman is a master 🙌
And David was sick for this performance he's AMAZING
David is from Israel & sang Cantor many years ... He sings from the soul.... This song is a Warning from God to the people...US...! & David Sang it Beautifully !!!!
David was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is Jewish and was trained as a cantor like his father was. That's why he has such control over his voice. Sorry sweetie!
Best cover song ever 100%.👏👏👍
I love the official video
DOWN with the Sickness is the heavy part of heavy metal, this is song shows how very versatile David Draiman's voice really is. Absolutely mind blowing. I was born in the early 60's and listened to the original S&A version, but you are right when you said "This is how it should sound". Even Paul Simon said "You made this song your own" truer words were never said about a cover that exceeds the original version in astronomical numbers!!!
If I had videoed my reaction to the first time I heard this, it would have been almost identical to your's. You're analysis was intelligent, insightful. You got all the nuance, the seamless distortion to clear, even the wonderful acknowledgment to the audience at the end. One of the best reactions to this masterpiece (and I've seen a LOT) that I have seen. Bravo!
Thank you so much for this kind comment, this comment has really brightened my day!
@@alsvinylcollection I just rewatched your reaction and am even more impressed at how much you picked up on. Re your comment about "any more songs like this", I'm not sure there are any. Some come close (Johnny Cash?), but this is unsurpassed.