I hear Paul Simon loves this version of his song too. That's so cool. To be fair, David Draiman doesn't sound like this on any of Disturbed's other stuff (like their brilliant version of 'Land Of Confusion') but it just shows what a beautiful voice he has when he uses that classically trained voice of an angel. It's great that he has that in his locker.
@@jeffstevens4262 actually he does sound like this on other disturbed stuff. Have a listen to hold on to memories similar vocals and full of emotion as well. Take care
I'm glad I scrolled down to go through the comments before I posted mine because I was going to mention the same thing lol! The fact that he was sick and still managed to give such an amazing performance that sounds better than the studio version (in my and many others opinion), makes it even more epic!
I get the chills also and I’m 75 yrs old, I’ve never heard anything like it. I’d never heard of this gentleman. My little grandson used to sing first first line. Then I found it accidentally on iPad and thought I’ll give it a go, I’ve never looked back, can’t play anything else, I think it’s here to stay for me at least. ❤
I have listened to this more than once daily, watching these reactions. Never gets old. This is one musical magical song. Watch the video. You will go to another level. Beautiful
David Draiman vocals are epic. When he sings this excellent version, he "sounds" (to me at least) angry that after 60 plus years (the original song coming out in 1964) nothing has changed. "People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never shared,...". Ironic that the band Disturb covers this song. ❤
Probably one of the best song covers of all time! So beautiful! David's voice is beyond amazing. When people hear this version for the first time, are in awe.
David Draiman was trained from childhood to be a cantor (a singer of Jewish religious music) like his famous grandfather, but he chose a different path. On the day of this live performance he had a bad flulike illness but he sang anyway. Amazing. He held that ringing note near the end for eternity. I knew this song but never understood it until I heard him sing it from his heart. I like to think he and the other group members were struck by how their name echoed in the line “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.”
Honestly one of the best live performances of all time. Great original song by Simon and Garfunkel, but brought to a whole new level by David Draiman. This will never fail to elicit an emotional reaction from me.
Your reaction was straight from the heart!! So honest and appreciated. You could sense the necessity of the message behind this song❤ Thank you! I was stunned at the beauty of David’s voice❤
Si el mundo escuchase esta maravilla tan solo una vez, descubririan laVERDAD, ENVUELTA EN UNA MÚSICA DIVINA, Y SU VOZZZ ÚNICA, REVELADORA, BELLÍSIMA, CONMOVEDORA.
I love watching your reactions because they come from the heart. I agree with you 100% this is much better than the studio version. Thanks for being so honest
The Simon and Garfunkel version was one of my brother’s favorite songs. He passed away before this cover was released. I wish he could have heard this.
I agree that this version is so much more emotional than the official video version. His voice is so rich and warm and deeply emotional. The man is an angel, giving a message. Heed it before it's too late.
Hard to believe that Disturbed is a heavy metal band or that the lead singer, David Draiman is actually classically trained. Love this. He is amazing and your reaction is, too.
This was written in 1963 and all that was written has evolved . Paul Simon rang and said this is the best cover of any of his songs he’d heard in my opinion 100% better so much emotion
I have seen a handful of your reactions to videos in your early days. They were not "terrible" because of your genuine and heartfelt reactions. Keep at it. You are a cut above many others.
Here in 2024 and you've smashed that 100,000 mark~ congratulations!! Now I know why~ you are awesome. Great reaction!! You obviously "got it". Also, I loved hearing the birds outside your window at the end 🥰🥰🥰
Hello darkness my old friend those words open's our souls. Because we all have been in the darkness at some point. This song brings us back to that time and place. A reminder of our own personal darkness!!!!! This its why we all get emotional listening to it. A work of art they killed this song best version ever best remake ever!!!!
There's no shame in showing your emotions to music. I grew up on S & G original...I was sobbing the first time hearing this. It really goes deep! Bless you!!
If you listen closely, you can hear his voice is a bit different from the official version. He was sick that day (I've heard he either had a cold or the flu) and was seated so he could conserve his energy for his singing. His control is unbelievable. I've read in other reaction comments that God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon and David just answered "Yes please."
I ❤️this Paul Simon wrote this away back in the 60s in his early 20 s . Brilliant song writer, unfortunately a lot of the music today will never be remembered in 50 years time. I love this version ❤️❤️👍
My friend you are correct, it is a God given voice, David is a classically train Cantor and Jewish also. I love that you can see how hauntingly beautiful this mans voice is along with the lyrics.
David Draiman has major talent, great range and awesome control. He can go from baritone to angelic tenor, to rasp/grit/distortion and back on a dime....which is not easy to do. Have seen Disturbed live twice.....they are amazing! Loved your reaction JB.
I have listened to this hundreds of times and still reacted the same as you each time. Memorized. Love your reaction JB. Get ya in the feels won't it? Song takes your heart and soul, mind for a few.
This live version is haunting, as is the official video, which I'm glad you've seen (and I hope you were able to peer around those annoying "up next!" tiny screens at the end to see the moment of hope when the musicians with their instruments in the boat are crossing the water to meet the ten thousand people on the other side.)
It's funny but I like BOTH versions equally. Both versions are unique and the vocals are amazing in each version. I heard that he was actually sick with something that messed with his voice the night they played Conan - and he STILL sounded incredible.
@@luckylisa5496 I agree, Lisa; each version has its own special qualities (like apples and oranges -- well, no; like Honeycrisp apples and Golden Delicious apples. ;D)
@@vickiroman189 Miss Sutherland was a lot like Joanna Woodward. I saw her a few years ago, and she hadn't aged a lick, and was with her lady friend or wife.
I'm so glad you came back and watched the Live version. The visuals of their MV are incredible but nothing beats this Live raw performance. Seen it a hundred times and I'm still stunned and full of goosebumps. David's vocal control is a masterpiece add in the beautiful arrangement and yeah, speechless. ✌💖✨🖤
Hey JBLETHAL, I loved the fact that you were brave and honest enough to realise that sometimes there are just no words! A wonderfully honest reaction to a truly stunning performance.
Thank you for your heart felt reaction. Listened to this original song as a teenager and appreciated the intensity of the angel versus society now. David, even while ill, can still belt out a song!!
These reactions have become a drug for me. I search for new ones every day. 99 percent of them are exactly the same. I love how so many are rendered speechless, or all they can say is WOW!
Another Disturbed song that you might like is Hold Onto Memories - and also he does a great cover of "If Ever I Lose My Failth in YOu " - originally sung by Sting
Beautiful Version of this song sung live! Yes, a few singers/songs make me have no words after listening! Jonathan Antoine does that for me and many fans! You will love his solo version of 'The Prayer' where he harmonizes with his own voice! Speechless! Also, him singing 'Compass' is very uplifting for you and all of us! You will enjoy them as much, if not more, than your reaction to his version of 'Unchained Melody'! Take care, Janes! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I read David wanted to do this cover. The band wasn't aboard with doing any cover. He promised them if they did this song he wouldn't ask for another. It's been years, I guess he kept his promise but this cover was probably their biggest hit
David trained as a Jewish Cantor in Israel years ago. Somewhere a synagogue is looking for him! God: Would you like the voice of an angel or the devil? David: Yes.
I feel you bro. I get goosebumps and and tears every single time. It makes me mad, no sad, wait, it makes me proud. No it makes me scared and pissed. I'm not sure.
David was very ill with a high fever when he performed on Conan's show....he's a master of his craft and his determination not to let people down is incredible.
Loved your reaction - so raw. There are plenty of technically based reactions (which I also appreciate) but yours is so pure and just a joy to watch. I am a classically trained vocalist so I am very aware of the perfection of David's voice, but to see the appreciation for his talent on this level is beautiful. Thank you.
For me they are both absolutely brilliant. Yeah the studio version can be tweeked and done over and over until they get the perfect track and then it has the brilliant video perfectly designed to suit the song . But then you get this live version which is perfect even if he was sick when he did it. Sometimes I think both versions are brilliant by some band or singers. Look at dire straits. Perfect studio recordings then you see the Alchemy live performance and it's out of this world.
I can see you really feeling this music and this song. That's what music and singing do for me - I can actually feel what I'm singing (chorus) when we are preforming to live audiences. There's no other feeling like it. Your music quest has only just begun - there's decades of incredible music to pick from. Good review-from your heart.
I heard this a million times in the 60s and 70s but, until Disturbed covered it, I never FELT it.
Same here...
Perfect way to describe it
Simon and Garfunkel were destined to complete this song together.
Especially his Conan performance because he's singing slower so you can take it fully in
YESSS!!
Paul Simon wrote this song between 1963 an 1964. words and music at the age of 22 folks. This man is an amazing genius.
I hear Paul Simon loves this version of his song too. That's so cool. To be fair, David Draiman doesn't sound like this on any of Disturbed's other stuff (like their brilliant version of 'Land Of Confusion') but it just shows what a beautiful voice he has when he uses that classically trained voice of an angel. It's great that he has that in his locker.
The cover is as amazing as the song itself. It's a song that makes me cry though I've heard it many many times.
Simon the Prophet.
@@jeffstevens4262 actually he does sound like this on other disturbed stuff. Have a listen to hold on to memories similar vocals and full of emotion as well. Take care
@@chevetteman17 Thanks, you too.
I love watching peoples reaction when his voice hits their very soul .
Same.
And to think, he was actually sick the night of this appearance. An amazing performance.
I'm glad I scrolled down to go through the comments before I posted mine because I was going to mention the same thing lol! The fact that he was sick and still managed to give such an amazing performance that sounds better than the studio version (in my and many others opinion), makes it even more epic!
Always loved the original BUT this is something else.
So enlightening.
Total BRILLIANCE.
Loved the Pentatonix version 2nd after the original version always 1sr. Please give a listen to Pentatonix.,. You will be blown away!!
I get the chills also and I’m 75 yrs old, I’ve never heard anything like it. I’d never heard of this gentleman. My little grandson used to sing first first line. Then I found it accidentally on iPad and thought I’ll give it a go, I’ve never looked back, can’t play anything else, I think it’s here to stay for me at least. ❤
Can you believe he had the flu while singing this! Such a beautiful voice. Yes , I cry every time I hear him sing this. I get chills 💕💕
The tears flow from the emotion..I love crying to this song.
I have listened to this more than once daily, watching these reactions. Never gets old. This is one musical magical song. Watch the video. You will go to another level. Beautiful
David Draiman vocals are epic. When he sings this excellent version, he "sounds" (to me at least) angry that after 60 plus years (the original song coming out in 1964) nothing has changed. "People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never shared,...". Ironic that the band Disturb covers this song. ❤
You think this is 2025?
Probably one of the best song covers of all time! So beautiful! David's voice is beyond amazing. When people hear this version for the first time, are in awe.
David Draiman was trained from childhood to be a cantor (a singer of Jewish religious music) like his famous grandfather, but he chose a different path. On the day of this live performance he had a bad flulike illness but he sang anyway. Amazing. He held that ringing note near the end for eternity.
I knew this song but never understood it until I heard him sing it from his heart. I like to think he and the other group members were struck by how their name echoed in the line “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.”
This may be one of the best covers of all time imo
💯❤
Honestly one of the best live performances of all time. Great original song by Simon and Garfunkel, but brought to a whole new level by David Draiman. This will never fail to elicit an emotional reaction from me.
Wow .just wow .deep deep
Young Man, I just adore you! Your Heart and Joy show so much when you listen to music. Thank you. 💜
I love that audience is dead silent until the end.
They were in shock.
Can you imagine opening your mouth and that beautiful voice came out? I’ll bet it feels amazing to sing like that! 💕
He was sick when he was on Conan with 102 fever! And still nailed it!! This is a masterpiece, so powerful!!
This got at least a 5 minute standing ovation. Such an epic performance!
His song is my prayer. Thank you, brother.
Your reaction was straight from the heart!! So honest and appreciated. You could sense the necessity of the message behind this song❤ Thank you!
I was stunned at the beauty of David’s voice❤
Took this song to new levels, makes the lyrics fire your soul.
Si el mundo escuchase esta maravilla tan solo una vez, descubririan laVERDAD, ENVUELTA EN UNA MÚSICA DIVINA, Y SU VOZZZ ÚNICA, REVELADORA, BELLÍSIMA, CONMOVEDORA.
I love watching your reactions because they come from the heart. I agree with you 100% this is much better than the studio version. Thanks for being so honest
Really incredible voice he has.
I sound just like him in the shower...
@@glassontherocks LOL
@@glassontherocks 😆😂🤣👍
Words can’t describe something that extraordinary.
The Simon and Garfunkel version was one of my brother’s favorite songs. He passed away before this cover was released. I wish he could have heard this.
Don't worry, this version is without doubt on God's playlist, so he'll hear it plenty!
Now I'm crying even harder
Thank you James for opening my eyes and ears to music that I would never have listened to! Love it!👍
I agree that this version is so much more emotional than the official video version. His voice is so rich and warm and deeply emotional. The man is an angel, giving a message. Heed it before it's too late.
I love your humanity. Don't lose it. You're intense for such a young man.
Hard to believe that Disturbed is a heavy metal band or that the lead singer, David Draiman is actually classically trained. Love this. He is amazing and your reaction is, too.
He is awesome!!#!
GOD is sending a Very Strong Warning in this song ...& David sings it from the heart.....The Words of the Prophets is written....Beautiful !!!!!!!!!
Deep vibes. Amazing song
If you loved this, you NEED to see their video for The Light - beautiful and so deep!!!!
No matter how many times I hear this song. The words R still sooooo true. Smashing.
You and I had the same reaction. Overwhelmingly moving. Such power, sadness, anger. Moved me to tears. Wow, wow, wow.
This was written in 1963 and all that was written has evolved . Paul Simon rang and said this is the best cover of any of his songs he’d heard in my opinion 100% better so much emotion
I have goosebumps and I am in tears right now
I have seen a handful of your reactions to videos in your early days. They were not "terrible" because of your genuine and heartfelt reactions. Keep at it. You are a cut above many others.
Here in 2024 and you've smashed that 100,000 mark~ congratulations!! Now I know why~ you are awesome. Great reaction!! You obviously "got it". Also, I loved hearing the birds outside your window at the end 🥰🥰🥰
I agree with you that this live version knocks the studio one out of the water. I could just listen to this live performance over over over and over.
That was a fantastic idea from your Grandpa. Love my Grandpa, he's 90. I'm from a beautiful place in Western Australia called Geraldton.
Hello darkness my old friend those words open's our souls. Because we all have been in the darkness at some point. This song brings us back to that time and place. A reminder of our own personal darkness!!!!! This its why we all get emotional listening to it. A work of art they killed this song best version ever best remake ever!!!!
I love when you talk about your grandpa. ❤️
There's no shame in showing your emotions to music. I grew up on S & G original...I was sobbing the first time hearing this. It really goes deep! Bless you!!
Don’t forget about the amazing musicians!
If you listen closely, you can hear his voice is a bit different from the official version. He was sick that day (I've heard he either had a cold or the flu) and was seated so he could conserve his energy for his singing. His control is unbelievable. I've read in other reaction comments that God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon and David just answered "Yes please."
I ❤️this
Paul Simon wrote this away back in the 60s in his early 20 s .
Brilliant song writer, unfortunately a lot of the music today will never be remembered in 50 years time.
I love this version ❤️❤️👍
It was incredible to watch this through your eyes!
Original was Simon & Garfunkel featured in the movie THE GRADUATE STARRING DUSTINHOFFMAN. THANKS FOR BRINGING ME BACK
whatever anyone says here about this song is a "I KNOW RIGHT?!"
The best cover of any song I've ever heard.
Voice sounds like a clear bell, even in distortion. I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and Disturbed puts soul into the heart of this song.
My friend you are correct, it is a God given voice, David is a classically train Cantor and Jewish also. I love that you can see how hauntingly beautiful this mans voice is along with the lyrics.
Speechless is it 100%
I saw him do this on Conan's show and THEN went looking for the studio version. This was jaw-dropping, tears-bringing, amazing work.
David Draiman has major talent, great range and awesome control. He can go from baritone to angelic tenor, to rasp/grit/distortion and back on a dime....which is not easy to do. Have seen Disturbed live twice.....they are amazing! Loved your reaction JB.
Revisited “ like” viewing !
Come on!
Listen to this man’s singing range.
Unreal, outstanding.
I have listened to this hundreds of times and still reacted the same as you each time. Memorized. Love your reaction JB. Get ya in the feels won't it? Song takes your heart and soul, mind for a few.
I love your reaction. You should see the video and read the words along with the music. So much meaning and feeling.
This live version is haunting, as is the official video, which I'm glad you've seen (and I hope you were able to peer around those annoying "up next!" tiny screens at the end to see the moment of hope when the musicians with their instruments in the boat are crossing the water to meet the ten thousand people on the other side.)
It's funny but I like BOTH versions equally. Both versions are unique and the vocals are amazing in each version. I heard that he was actually sick with something that messed with his voice the night they played Conan - and he STILL sounded incredible.
@@luckylisa5496 I agree, Lisa; each version has its own special qualities (like apples and oranges -- well, no; like Honeycrisp apples and Golden Delicious apples. ;D)
To me this is an anthem of what's going on in the world today, no ones listening to each other, no one hearing each other...... we need to wake up !!!
Chills... Every time. :O Evolution of the human voice to reach out and touch another is truly remarkable! :)
Good advise from your grandfather-revisiting those outstanding pieces from the beginning that you can really do justice to now. Keep up the good work!
So powerful. Pentatonix' version is also hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.
In High School English class in the early seventies, we studied these lyrics, as well as others from that remarkable time. It was already a classic.
We did too! You must have had a great teacher also.
@@vickiroman189 Yes indeed. Miss Sutherland.
@@MisterWondrous Mine was Mr. Garbart 🙂
@@vickiroman189 Miss Sutherland was a lot like Joanna Woodward. I saw her a few years ago, and she hadn't aged a lick, and was with her lady friend or wife.
You summed it up perfectly with those 2 words … Hauntingly Beautiful
Wow! No words!
I'm so glad you came back and watched the Live version. The visuals of their MV are incredible but nothing beats this Live raw performance. Seen it a hundred times and I'm still stunned and full of goosebumps. David's vocal control is a masterpiece add in the beautiful arrangement and yeah, speechless. ✌💖✨🖤
this is disturbes best version he sang this amazingly well.
Hey JBLETHAL, I loved the fact that you were brave and honest enough to realise that sometimes there are just no words!
A wonderfully honest reaction to a truly stunning performance.
Thank you for your heart felt reaction. Listened to this original song as a teenager and appreciated the intensity of the angel versus society now. David, even while ill, can still belt out a song!!
Your reaction just as he started to move up into his range is the most authentic I have seen out all the reaction videos I have seen.
Love your reaction.He sings like an Angel 😇❤️
These reactions have become a drug for me. I search for new ones every day. 99 percent of them are exactly the same. I love how so many are rendered speechless, or all they can say is WOW!
Beautiful song but my god his voice is stunning
Beautiful.
Another Disturbed song that you might like is Hold Onto Memories - and also he does a great cover of "If Ever I Lose My Failth in YOu " - originally sung by Sting
This was a great reaction, just from your facial expressions. Adding in your comments made it even better.
Flawless. That man is a badass
Beautiful Version of this song sung live! Yes, a few singers/songs make me have no words after listening! Jonathan Antoine does that for me and many fans! You will love his solo version of 'The Prayer' where he harmonizes with his own voice! Speechless!
Also, him singing 'Compass' is very uplifting for you and all of us! You will enjoy them as much, if not more, than your reaction to his version of 'Unchained Melody'! Take care, Janes! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
it was a pleasure sharing this moment with you ......i am painted white. i am out here somewhere and i love you brother : )
I read David wanted to do this cover. The band wasn't aboard with doing any cover. He promised them if they did this song he wouldn't ask for another. It's been years, I guess he kept his promise but this cover was probably their biggest hit
David trained as a Jewish Cantor in Israel years ago. Somewhere a synagogue is looking for him!
God: Would you like the voice of an angel or the devil?
David: Yes.
I feel you bro. I get goosebumps and and tears every single time. It makes me mad, no sad, wait, it makes me proud. No it makes me scared and pissed. I'm not sure.
Very respectful, young man
I got one for you…Broken by Seether featuring Amy Lee. Shaun’s gruff voice with her angelic voice is astounding!
Love that you let it ride this long.
I found this version recently.. awesome!
Great song and he was sick that night too🎵🎵🎵💜
I've seen this song at their concert... it sounds incredible
If i could sing like this, my mouth would be sore from singing.
You are a sincere person that has some great reactions. Feelings come thru your comments and reactions.
Love your reaction... Please react to DISTURBED'S...THE LIGHT and PRAYER, REASON TO FIGHT, HOLD ONTO THE MEMORIES
Love you my brother. You’re an empath. Your Rooster reaction was bomb, too.
Wow loved this version...his voice is so haunting. 💜
David was very ill with a high fever when he performed on Conan's show....he's a master of his craft and his determination not to let people down is incredible.
Loved your reaction - so raw. There are plenty of technically based reactions (which I also appreciate) but yours is so pure and just a joy to watch. I am a classically trained vocalist so I am very aware of the perfection of David's voice, but to see the appreciation for his talent on this level is beautiful. Thank you.
This performance is amazing.
For me they are both absolutely brilliant. Yeah the studio version can be tweeked and done over and over until they get the perfect track and then it has the brilliant video perfectly designed to suit the song . But then you get this live version which is perfect even if he was sick when he did it. Sometimes I think both versions are brilliant by some band or singers. Look at dire straits. Perfect studio recordings then you see the Alchemy live performance and it's out of this world.
I have seen them perform this live in concert. It is even better live than on a screen.
I can see you really feeling this music and this song. That's what music and singing do for me - I can actually feel what I'm singing (chorus) when we are preforming to live audiences. There's no other feeling like it. Your music quest has only just begun - there's decades of incredible music to pick from. Good review-from your heart.