This version rips at all your emotions to the deepest core of your soul. What a magnificent voice and performance. Brings the words of Simon and Garfunkel to life, for all generations to treasure. Thank you Disturbed.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! When you watch his interview regarding his trip to Israel and all the devastating tragedy he saw from the wars it brings it even more to your deepest core. I have listened to many remakes of this song but this man moves emotions a person didn’t know they had!!!!
This song saved my life and made me realize that I i may not be able to save other people from their darkness but i can help myself and help others who want to be helped. To become someone's guardian angel and beacon of hope
I often hear this song at karaoke, but I never realized how powerful the lyrics are. The version by Disturbed really resonated with me. I don't know why, but this song brought tears to my eyes.
I used to play this for my dad and when he passed away I played it at his funeral so powerful everytime I hear it it puts me right into that moment again R.I.P. Dad😢
This cover by Disturbed brings the power, life and strength to Paul Simon's powerful verse that could not be created by either he or partner Art Garfunkel (vocals or music). This song has such an incredible message it deserves to sound like this. Also, it's great to hear a self-identified "Metal" band bring such strong, clear vocals and delicious music to this old favorite. Kudos to Disturbed!!! Well done!
I'm sorry, but disturbed's version of sounds of silence has to be the best version and cover version of all time. So much raw emotion through the whole song, every verse seems to go up an octave which heightens the dramatic value to the song and feels like it draws you into an emotional roller coaster ride with the sweetest of endings. Absolute raw power in his voice actually surprised me as to how soft and sweet he starts this song and gradually build up until its just sheer raw vocals that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up 😢 absolutely superb ❤❤❤
@beaurichardson7965 As for me and the number ranking, I can only say I have hundreds of songs from Prince, Elvis, Country, Religious, Opera, and Classical. Each has its own special place in my life. 🇺🇸
Love this! My Mum loved this song and asked me to listen to it. Sadly I didn’t like it on hearing it for the first time! Why? I don’t know? My Mum has passed away now and we played this song for her when she was dying. I now love it, it is so powerful. His voice is next level amazing.
@@meganenglish7340 no, my 88 year old mother loved this version. She told everyone she could about this version and most people really liked it. I didn’t actually like it originally but she played it to me a few times and I did start to really like it. I loved that we could play it for her when she was dying, she actually really calmed down and after hearing that song and eventually passed relatively peacefully.
I just lost my brother last march and listening to this song makes me cry remembering him.... Praying your happy and having blast up there bhuddy!!!!!!
My son lost his son (my grandson), who passed away at seventeen due to the inability to get help for autism during covid. He went to a concert by Disturbed. They had a big screen accompaniment that was showing images of suicide during this song. It really disturbed him. Now, when I hear the song, I think of my grandson 😮💨
One of my favorite all time songs, Simon and Garfunkels version. This is one of the best redone songs I have ever heard! This mans voice is penetrating. Great job!
As a kid listening to this song it always touched me and was always a favorite from Simon and Garfunkel. Disturbed put a whole other layer on the song, listening as an adult, the power of just how important the words were back then, and apply to now. Will lose my ENTIRE mind if they play this on upcoming tour as it will be my first experience seeing them live.
Friday August 16th 2024 I found this amazing version🎉 This hits like a lions roar. "And the ppl prayed to the neon god they made" God bless all of us!!!
This version by Disturbed nailed it.......this is six times better, powerful and awesome than Simon and Garfinkel's original.... this version can bring tears to your eyes
@@craigjackson5903My music teacher from college told us once that there's going to be at least one song of every genre that you'll end up enjoying. Looks like you found yours in this genre.
I tear up every time I look this up to give it another listen. Hits me just like that first time. One of the most beautiful and powerful songs ever performed. Just full of every emotion in the universe, and so gorgeous. 🥲
All credit to Simon and Garfunkel for their amazing work, but this song deserves to be sung and heard exactly like this, powerful and emotional. Not many songs can bring you to your knees. This is one of them.
As a man w depression silence helps me to cope then comes the laughter to make others happy even though I'm miserable it's a gift not a burden to me if I can make others enjoy life I've done my part in life to help and do my part
There's something about this song that just gets me.....i can't really pick it out but im constantly drawn towards it. The build up to the chorus is so captivating.
I think it conveys the warning that's made to turn away from their idols and back towards God before it's too late. Which isn't really captured in the original.
One of the few times in my life that a cover is so much better than the original that it completely decimates the original . This rendition is powerful.
Here is interpretation of the song👇 Verse 1: "Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again." The singer feels lonely and turns inward, seeking comfort in the familiar silence of his thoughts. "Because a vision softly creeping, Left its seeds while I was sleeping." A powerful idea or realization came to him quietly, like a dream. "And the vision that was planted in my brain, Still remains within the sound of silence." This idea has stayed with him, living in the stillness of his mind. Verse 2: "In restless dreams I walked alone, Narrow streets of cobblestone." The singer describes feeling isolated, wandering alone through a quiet, empty city. "’Neath the halo of a street lamp, I turned my collar to the cold and damp." He feels cold and lonely, trying to shield himself from the harsh world. "When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light, That split the night and touched the sound of silence." A bright neon light breaks through the darkness, representing a sudden realization or truth. Verse 3: "And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more." He sees a crowd of people, but instead of feeling connected, he feels detached. "People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening." The people communicate, but it’s shallow and lacks real understanding. "People writing songs that voices never share, And no one dared disturb the sound of silence." People express themselves, but their true feelings and ideas remain hidden and unspoken. Verse 4: "Fools," said I, "You do not know Silence like a cancer grows." The singer criticizes people for ignoring meaningful communication. He warns that silence, if left unchecked, can grow and harm relationships. "Hear my words that I might teach you, Take my arms that I might reach you." He pleads with others to listen to his message and connect with him, but they remain distant. "But my words, like silent raindrops fell, And echoed in the wells of silence." His words go unheard, disappearing into the vast emptiness of silence. Verse 5: "And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made." The people worship materialism or technology ("the neon god") instead of valuing true connection and meaning. "And the sign flashed out its warning, In the words that it was forming." The bright lights (society's distractions) give a warning, but no one heeds it. "And the sign said, 'The words of the prophets Are written on the subway walls And tenement halls.' And whispered in the sound of silence." Truths and wisdom are hidden in plain sight (graffiti, neglected places), but people ignore them, lost in their own distractions. Summary: The song is a powerful reflection on human isolation in a world full of distractions. It encourages deep connections and listening to life's truths that are often drowned out by noise and superficiality.
I'm old so I remember the original 'soft' version of this song but to hear this versions this way is just beyond beyond! I LOVE! I'M 70 and can't imagine it being sund any other way!
@@tocabocalife3575Terrible hammas won't back down release the remaining hostages and negotiate peace deal with Israel. Peace is the answer not violence .
I feel like this song could so easily represent the non speaking autistic community (spellers) and I would so love to see what they think about it. When the light splits the night I instantly think of the “the hill” where they all meet telepathically to “talk” to each other from around the world . “The Telepathy Tapes” documentary on Spotify explains this hill. It’s absolutely incredible. Life changing ❤ What a beautiful voice
I’m 55 and this is the first time I’ve ever heard this song it’s an incredibly deep and powerful tune I’m determined to learn the lyrics and master it I don’t really understand what it is about but I just heard it I’ll figure out the meaning and put all of my emotion in my own version
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57 years I've loved this song. This version is magnificent.
The original by Simon and Garfunkel is complete dogs**t though imo
@@biggus_dickkus Why do you feel that way?
@@Roflcopter4b it's just the way the lyrics are sung in the original that makes me hate it
@@biggus_dickkus As long as you're aware that this is a subjective opinion I can't exactly comment on it.
The best 🎉
This version rips at all your emotions to the deepest core of your soul. What a magnificent voice and performance. Brings the words of Simon and Garfunkel to life, for all generations to treasure. Thank you Disturbed.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! When you watch his interview regarding his trip to Israel and all the devastating tragedy he saw from the wars it brings it even more to your deepest core. I have listened to many remakes of this song but this man moves emotions a person didn’t know they had!!!!
@@SharronHarding completely 😮💨😮💨😮💨💝
My big brother died Sunday and this is the song my sister chose 😢it’s very powerful ❤
Despite not being a Disturbed original, this is one of the best covers of the actual song, and one of the best works they've ever done..
I think so❤
Agreed.
Right!
Best works anyone has done, cover or not
❤@@ludmilahorvatova4286
This song saved my life and made me realize that I i may not be able to save other people from their darkness but i can help myself and help others who want to be helped.
To become someone's guardian angel and beacon of hope
May your light shine bright for all those who are lost in the darkness.
We can only help those who want our help brother. Stay strong.
Nice and awesome
Yeah, we all get lost in darkness at some point
Make sure your cup is full. Then overflow
One of the rare occasions where a song cover is even better than the original.
I'd say Disturbed owns this song like Johnny Cash took Hurt from NIN, both powerful songs in their own versions.
Not even close
I do agree...the emotion and change of tone.
Agree..💪
Both are great, that's for sure. But I now prefer this version.
I often hear this song at karaoke, but I never realized how powerful the lyrics are. The version by Disturbed really resonated with me. I don't know why, but this song brought tears to my eyes.
**THE SONG IS A MASTERPIECE**
The song seems to tell about the lost children trafficked for prostitution 😢😢😢😢❣️💔💔💔
I am 65, this version went right through me, and touches more of today, than yesteryear, pretty deep.
I used to play this for my dad and when he passed away I played it at his funeral so powerful everytime I hear it it puts me right into that moment again
R.I.P. Dad😢
RIP to your dad ❤
Sorry for your loss
@kaveituavao2748 thank you
Sorry for your loss 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sorry about your Dad. I lost my Mom 8 months ago and am dead inside.
This cover by Disturbed brings the power, life and strength to Paul Simon's powerful verse that could not be created by either he or partner Art Garfunkel (vocals or music). This song has such an incredible message it deserves to sound like this. Also, it's great to hear a self-identified "Metal" band bring such strong, clear vocals and delicious music to this old favorite. Kudos to Disturbed!!! Well done!
I'm sorry, but disturbed's version of sounds of silence has to be the best version and cover version of all time. So much raw emotion through the whole song, every verse seems to go up an octave which heightens the dramatic value to the song and feels like it draws you into an emotional roller coaster ride with the sweetest of endings. Absolute raw power in his voice actually surprised me as to how soft and sweet he starts this song and gradually build up until its just sheer raw vocals that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up 😢 absolutely superb ❤❤❤
Facts
Agree 💯👍
I totally agree with you
Absolutely perfect description of the cover
agree
This will always be my number one song. Every single time! 🦸♂️
no3 2me
Why ? Just why ? lol
@beaurichardson7965 As for me and the number ranking, I can only say I have hundreds of songs from Prince, Elvis, Country, Religious, Opera, and Classical. Each has its own special place in my life. 🇺🇸
David's voice is deeper than my depression
This song fuck my depresion..😎
Same
Dang that's deep
I hope your depression has lifted💛
ummm dummy
Love this! My Mum loved this song and asked me to listen to it. Sadly I didn’t like it on hearing it for the first time! Why? I don’t know? My Mum has passed away now and we played this song for her when she was dying. I now love it, it is so powerful. His voice is next level amazing.
Was the one you listened to maybe the original? This version is amazing but it is a cover. Also im so sorry for your loss ❤️
@@meganenglish7340 no, my 88 year old mother loved this version. She told everyone she could about this version and most people really liked it. I didn’t actually like it originally but she played it to me a few times and I did start to really like it. I loved that we could play it for her when she was dying, she actually really calmed down and after hearing that song and eventually passed relatively peacefully.
@@susanhurne9511 😔
This will always hold a piece of my heart
Mine too
I just lost my brother last march and listening to this song makes me cry remembering him.... Praying your happy and having blast up there bhuddy!!!!!!
Sorry for your loss 😞 He's in a better place now
I'm sorry for your loss 😢😣
Sorry for your loss
My son lost his son (my grandson), who passed away at seventeen due to the inability to get help for autism during covid. He went to a concert by Disturbed. They had a big screen accompaniment that was showing images of suicide during this song. It really disturbed him. Now, when I hear the song, I think of my grandson 😮💨
One of my favorite all time songs, Simon and Garfunkels version. This is one of the best redone songs I have ever heard! This mans voice is penetrating. Great job!
One Of The Very Best Covers Of This Song! Brilliant! What A Voice !
I wish you a beautiful day 😊
@andonandonov3446
WOW Thank you!
I can't think of a better version than this! Simply magnificent!
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I've always loved this song since I first heard it way back in the '60s. This version.....is just magnificent!!!!!!
Me too, now we are living it
As a kid listening to this song it always touched me and was always a favorite from Simon and Garfunkel.
Disturbed put a whole other layer on the song, listening as an adult, the power of just how important the words were back then, and apply to now.
Will lose my ENTIRE mind if they play this on upcoming tour as it will be my first experience seeing them live.
Update: Saw them in Camden and with the fire Pyro and the acoustics it was EPIC. LOST my MIND. It was EVERYTHING!!!!
My first time hearing them was live. Life changing for sure.
@@TriciaDube agree 100%
@@TriciaDube dannng!!! That must have been lit!!! Sounds like an epic experience!!
Indeed, it was. Thank you for letting me share that I hope more people get to experience stages in that way.
This always gives me goosebumps and tears. I love it, I feel it.
This version is far better than the original “in my opinion” Love it !❤
Friday August 16th 2024 I found this amazing version🎉 This hits like a lions roar. "And the ppl prayed to the neon god they made" God bless all of us!!!
Very true words... Except the world can't see it
my god! this is one of my dad's favorite songs. never listened to it before & now i understand why. so awesome
It’s rare that a cover blows the original out of the water as this one has 👍🏽👏🏼
Agree, the only ones that come to mind are Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" and Gary Jules' cover of "Mad World".
Excellent, excellent, excellent. Brought tears to my ears
This gifted and beautiful voice motivates me to take singing lessons.
I'm 62 and have loved this since i first heard it as a child. Absolutely nothing beats this! This is the BEST version!
I used to hate this cover for a long time because it was played everywhere. Now, I find it absolutely beautiful.
I was thinking that same thing today 😂 it aged well
"and the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made".
What about if these lyrics may come true one day in the future...
@@EnergeticSoundGuruin the future? It's been happening.
So powerful
absolute masterpiece.. the original was AMAZING but this blew my mind
He has the voice of an angel❤
Year 2024 present! 🖐️
Me
Not only in 2024,i listing every year 😀
I'm present from Morocco 🇲🇦
Year 2024 from philipines.😊
I'm still here in Indian Territory, Oklahoma.
July 25th, 2024 still loving this song only by this Artist ~ DISTURBED ❤ 🇺🇸
This song is magnificent, and this calm voice gives you chills, a real pleasure to listen to it and listen to it again 😉😉
These two - Simon and Garfunkel and disturbed - are by far the best versions ever made.
First time hearing...this CANNOT be the same dude who sang Down With The Sickness
Yet it is...ooh ah ah ah?
@@kennyfleck8630 DER DER DER DER DER DER
Yup. You can hear the signature growliness come out near the end. David Draiman is inarguably a top 25 voice in the entire music industry.
I remember loving this song a few years ago when I was little and now I came back and the emotions it still causes are unbelievable.
This version by Disturbed nailed it.......this is six times better, powerful and awesome than Simon and Garfinkel's original.... this version can bring tears to your eyes
I agree 💯💯💯💯💯💯
I am an old fucker who HATES METAL !!! THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE !!! IT BROUGHT ME TO TEARS !!!
Metal is either in your soul or it isn’t. I have been a rocker for my whole life and I will never quit!!!
@@craigjackson5903My music teacher from college told us once that there's going to be at least one song of every genre that you'll end up enjoying. Looks like you found yours in this genre.
Tears flow Everytime I listen to this.....
@@kylekeneipp Sorry to hear you're grieving. Denial is only the first stage; you've got four more to go.
I tear up every time I look this up to give it another listen. Hits me just like that first time. One of the most beautiful and powerful songs ever performed. Just full of every emotion in the universe, and so gorgeous. 🥲
Whos here in 2024
Still here in 2024
Indonesia here
YEEEE
Me trying to sing this.
Yip
Paul Simon is one of America's most notable poets.
Darkness rises when silence dies
This version BLOWS AWAY any and ALL other versions.... original or otherwise. I'm 55 years old and his voice practically brings me to years
My all time favorite song!!❤❤😊😊
All credit to Simon and Garfunkel for their amazing work, but this song deserves to be sung and heard exactly like this, powerful and emotional. Not many songs can bring you to your knees. This is one of them.
i just found this song and all i can say is its epic they deserve a thumbs up
As a man w depression silence helps me to cope then comes the laughter to make others happy even though I'm miserable it's a gift not a burden to me if I can make others enjoy life I've done my part in life to help and do my part
This version more in line with the times we re living in.
OMG. David's voice is mind-blowing. The first time I heard about Disturbed, was this song. I love it.
This cover is still far better than the original, in my opinion. I feel it captures the emotions behind the words far better.
I honestly prefer this version. It sounds way more emotional
I grew up on Simon and Garfunkel so this song brings back memories. This band did such a good job of reimagining it!
I absolutely love this guy's voice! I could listen to it all day long!
Fantastic job!!
57 yrs back in a split of a second,to my childhood ,this is called magic!
There's something about this song that just gets me.....i can't really pick it out but im constantly drawn towards it. The build up to the chorus is so captivating.
My god the way he sings that part 3:05 - 3:09 😮
I think it conveys the warning that's made to turn away from their idols and back towards God before it's too late. Which isn't really captured in the original.
So INTENSE!! I WILL FOREVER GIVE THANKS TO OUR LORD FOR MY BLESSINGS DURING MY GOOD TIMES AND DURING MY STORMS.
I recommend that everyone listen to this song with audio panning, commonly called "8d audio" with a good set of headphones. It is so beautiful.
One of the few times in my life that a cover is so much better than the original that it completely decimates the original . This rendition is powerful.
He has one of the most beautiful voices.
Here is interpretation of the song👇
Verse 1:
"Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again."
The singer feels lonely and turns inward, seeking comfort in the familiar silence of his thoughts.
"Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping."
A powerful idea or realization came to him quietly, like a dream.
"And the vision that was planted in my brain,
Still remains within the sound of silence."
This idea has stayed with him, living in the stillness of his mind.
Verse 2:
"In restless dreams I walked alone,
Narrow streets of cobblestone."
The singer describes feeling isolated, wandering alone through a quiet, empty city.
"’Neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp."
He feels cold and lonely, trying to shield himself from the harsh world.
"When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light,
That split the night and touched the sound of silence."
A bright neon light breaks through the darkness, representing a sudden realization or truth.
Verse 3:
"And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more."
He sees a crowd of people, but instead of feeling connected, he feels detached.
"People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening."
The people communicate, but it’s shallow and lacks real understanding.
"People writing songs that voices never share,
And no one dared disturb the sound of silence."
People express themselves, but their true feelings and ideas remain hidden and unspoken.
Verse 4:
"Fools," said I, "You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows."
The singer criticizes people for ignoring meaningful communication. He warns that silence, if left unchecked, can grow and harm relationships.
"Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you."
He pleads with others to listen to his message and connect with him, but they remain distant.
"But my words, like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed in the wells of silence."
His words go unheard, disappearing into the vast emptiness of silence.
Verse 5:
"And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made."
The people worship materialism or technology ("the neon god") instead of valuing true connection and meaning.
"And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming."
The bright lights (society's distractions) give a warning, but no one heeds it.
"And the sign said, 'The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls.'
And whispered in the sound of silence."
Truths and wisdom are hidden in plain sight (graffiti, neglected places), but people ignore them, lost in their own distractions.
Summary:
The song is a powerful reflection on human isolation in a world full of distractions. It encourages deep connections and listening to life's truths that are often drowned out by noise and superficiality.
This is the song that properly got me into Disturbed.
Same😂😂❤
I'm old so I remember the original 'soft' version of this song but to hear this versions this way is just beyond beyond! I LOVE! I'M 70 and can't imagine it being sund any other way!
This song made me feel home again
The ghosts of the various versions of this song was haunting me at work today. This is the one I need to hear.
Who's visiting there darkness in 2024?
Been visiting it since I had to pay the IRS.
2 000 000 in Gaza
@@tocabocalife3575 Gaza's problems are Gaza's problems. They brought it on themselves, they can deal with it alone.
@@tocabocalife3575Terrible hammas won't back down release the remaining hostages and negotiate peace deal with Israel. Peace is the answer not violence .
I am....64 year old
Played this version at my father's funeral, always brings me tears, it's been a year since I lost you Dad. Miss you always.
I’ve never cried so hard at a song before
I love daring to sing this song as high-bass...Still challenging and still cool. Mr Draiman is so inspiring person
The vocal grabs your attention 🤍🤍😍😍
Anyone has a nostalgic feeling? 🎉❤
THIS WAS MY POPPYS FAVORITE SONG BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY :(
La versione cover piu bella dell originale ...david voce incredibile,la sua potenza ti attraversa e tocca le corde piu profonde dell anima ...love ❤️
Actually i found this version better than the original ❤❤❤
wow!!
Heard this on the radio and it was a gut-punch, in the best way possible.
Goddamn, what a powerful song this is...
One of the best covers I've heard of a song, he's voice is powerful, I would love this cover version played at my funeral
Many times when I was upset about something I’d go sit in my closet in the dark and play this over and over and over again 🧡
I hope you don’t have to sit in a closet anymore
Brutal, descomunal!!!! Obra maestra. El mejor cover.
always goosebumps 😬😬
🤩🤩🤩
I feel like this song could so easily represent the non speaking autistic community (spellers) and I would so love to see what they think about it. When the light splits the night I instantly think of the “the hill” where they all meet telepathically to “talk” to each other from around the world . “The Telepathy Tapes” documentary on Spotify explains this hill. It’s absolutely incredible. Life changing ❤ What a beautiful voice
Where’s my 2024 crew at?
I thought I was alone, man!
Hi
Here 🥳
Right here😢 enjoying this VERSION IN 2024 August 9th.southern oregon❤
I listen to this daily
Temazo, me encanta ésta versión
Love the song
David Draiman' voice is amazing,he took this song to a whole other level
I'm here anyone else🥺
Welcome
Hi, love it
Love ❤️ it
I'm addicted to that song ❤
Me too 😊
This is the first time I’ve ever heard this song and it’s my favorite.
❤ Who's here on May 3 2024!.!.¿?
This song eill never get played out 😏💯
Gurl
😭😭😭 makes me cry
This stopped me in my tracks. Unbelievably perfect cover version!!!!!
I wish I had a smidgen of the talent it took to write such an awesome song.
Love this Version ❤
This one is my favorite!! Forget the original.. this one makes me sing my lungs out without fear , without a care
It's so good 👍❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love it
This song help me with my depression
Silence 🤐 Master of discipline
When I heard the name Disturbed I never envisioned music so pure.
What shoud i say….This song from Disturbed is for me much better than the original of Simon and Garfunkel…🙏 I am 56 years old….Wonderful….Great❤
I’m 55 and this is the first time I’ve ever heard this song it’s an incredibly deep and powerful tune I’m determined to learn the lyrics and master it I don’t really understand what it is about but I just heard it I’ll figure out the meaning and put all of my emotion in my own version