Jamal...Please post and react to the Live version with Disturbed and Myles Kennedy in Houston. Myles is the Art Garfunkel to David Draiman's Paul Simon. Myles voice is OUTSTANDING! I wish they would do a studio recording of this version ua-cam.com/video/H3By4DZyTNM/v-deo.html
I have literally watched at least 100 reaction videos to this song just waiting............for someone to FINALLY mention that the emotions on his face strike the soul as well as his voice. You nailed it. You rightly pointed out that we are brought into the song with this video. You are very astute; much respect to you.
If you're referring to the face he makes as to resemble rage, that wasn't to interpret emotion. He makes that face to allow him to add a sense of extra rasp to his voice so he doesn't damage his voice.
I feel the same way. I also feel This song and his voice was for this Time, with this virus. We Cannot stay Silent We must Fight For Our Freedom. Yes it touched My Soul to. Yes I watched a lot of reactions from people and it has the same affect on them. DAVID meant every word , not only with his voice but with his facial expressions.
@@cuddle_pay2win573 ^^^^ very correct !!!!!! a lot of people think that the "rasp" is just yelling.....when in fact its very controlled and comes more from the sinuses / nose than the throat. Otherwise he would cause a lot a damage. Nice catch !!!!!
Dude, it doesn't matter how many times I hear this, I can't help but get tears in my eyes...his dam voice gets me every time...not many can do that to me 💪🤜🤛
This is one of two of the most powerful performances/remakes i have ever seen. The other being Heart doing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center honors gig.
My son informed me he is doing this version for his school talent show. Ballsy move but I’m sure he is gonna nail it. Gonna bring a tear to his Papa’s eyes.. 👣
Got a star on your hands. Better record that performance so you can add the footage to his Behind The Story documentary.😉 Hope he kicks ass with his performance.😃
Just a note, he did get a vocal coach for this song as he did not want to let Paul Simon down. Paul Simon actually did say this version was "beautifully done". That is like a feather in anyone's cap. Huge props to Disturbed.
Did you notice in the video that Disturbed is bringing the instruments to the people who wrote music but have no voice … ship at the end brings them together. It’s beautiful imagery.
Oh, I agree! The visual aspect of this music video is a very important part of it, because with it they're adding another layer to the song. And they're also implying that it isn't too late, that there's still hope.
@@narcissistectomy5134 It's easy to do! This guy has an AMAZING voice! But yeah, sometime watch it and really look for the visual story they're telling along with the lyrics. After the musicians get their instruments, an idea is introduced that there's this divide between the musicians and the ones who write music, (shown as a lot of young people) and and that's emphasized even further with the following verse, but watch in the final one, the musicians don't just leave the writers on the other side with no one to play their music, they get on a boat and take themselves to the writers. To me anyway, it's very symbolic about reaching out to those who are wanting to make art but have no voice to share it, and helping to give them the opportunities to do just that. Of not letting the silence win.
The double thumps on the kettle drum are so much a part of this version for me. I'm glad they are visually featured right after "teach you" and "reach you".
Congratulations, you have just witnessed one of the best vocalists to ever perform in history, David Draiman has a voice and range that any other vocalist would kill for. Disturbed as a band is also incredibly talented and the reason why they chose to cover songs like Land Of Confusion and Sound of Silence is they believe music is a weapon. They believe people can be reached through music to be used as a weapon to change the world for the better. I have been a fan of Disturbed since 2000 when I first heard their song "Down With The Sickness", some of their albums have been better than others, and some of their songs will be timeless classics including this cover. I firmly believe Disturbed belongs in the R&R Hall Of Fame, or at the VERY least David Draiman himself.
Of all the songs or albums you have listened to, which one would you consider your personal favorite? And do you have a list of, like, top five or top ten in both categories?
@@sethkraai9075 As for my personal pick to their best song (non-cover) ever? Down With The Sickness, that song defines an entire genre of music, and just about everyone knows it. That drum beat at the very beginning is the literal definition of primal and it's damn perfection. As for my top 10 Disturbed song picks? *Listed in no particular order: 1. Down With The Sickness (Uncensored) 2. The Vengeful One 3. Indestructible 4. Inside The Fire 5. Stricken 6. Ten Thousand Fists 7. Land Of Confusion (Genesis Cover) 8 . Remember 9. Decadence 10. The Sound Of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel Cover)
When I was a kid I would listen to all the music and sometimes get tears in my eyes. I'm 67 now and I still do. Friends would make fun of me and I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized one day they were listening, just not hearing. I'm good with that. Great cover from a great song. All tested up.
if it stirs you, you are already dead. He sang it and acted it but his soul did not connect, he's the devil tryin to ruin a good song by adding his evil sounding vocals. This song was never intended to be sung like that... absolute waste!
When David recorded the actual singing he insisted that he had to be alone in the studio. When he was done they found David on the floor crying. Powerful.
fpanpurr zachariah, that's 'cause he wanted to invite God to enter his body and let It sing with his voice. That's what often happens with true artists: God manifests through deep sensitive humans.
@@drosottera8741 That's one theory, though most artists don't describe their process quite that way. Do you intend to go for the 'No true Scottsman' narrative, that always gets oId. I would say that you're casting assumptions and projecting. It's like you're trying to suggest that "true artists" have only ever believed what you do. Far from true.
The original came when my generation was learning how to speak out against Vietnam, when the equal rights amendment was born, and the civil rights movement against racism began. S&G's was about recognizing the silence and breaking it. This version is about the anger that after all these years the silence still exists.
It’s the same lyrics and same musical arraignment... All they did was turn on the distortion and screamed.. It’s blasphemous, IMO.. Like editing Shakespeare, you just don’t do it..
Over 2 million innocent men, women and children were slaughtered by the viet cong after we pulled out. I'm not sure how that is such a righteous position. I certainly have problem with how we fought the war, but just blindly being against it is by no means a more righteous position.
OMFG!!! I only found out that reaction videos are a thing on YT. First one I saw, bc CNN did a news story on them, was the Twins hearing Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight". Disturbed was the 2nd, and I've now seen it @100 times with different reactors, from vocal coaches to pastors to just plain folks. I heard the original when. I was 13 yrs old. It was the era of political protest songs. Now, as a 68 yr old granny, a proud hippie and citizen of Woodstock Nation, mu eyes and ears are waking up to music all over again!, through the reactions I'm seeing on YT. I'm also getting turned on to new artists and genres. Bless you and your cohorts on YT. You're making music fresh in a way it hasn't been for me in years. Also, makes me laugh when I remember when I was a teen listening to what's now called Classic Rock, the adults said, "It's just noise. It will never last!" 60-65 years later, it has not only lasted, it has brought different groups and generations together in a truly beautiful way ❤
Goosebumps! He sustains notes with such discipline and intensity. It is so refreshing to hear vocalists respect a note rather than what I see is a unfortunate in too many vocalists these days who flutter through a variety of notes.
Agreed, even though the pinhead at the network added auto tune to the performance. David was pissed when he found out. He is one guy who never needs enhancements.
That's unsubstantiated as far as I can tell. Lot of tin foil hat wearing redditors putting that out there, but nobody putting up any proof or confirmation.
I've watched your reaction to this song several times... it's like watching it with a dear friend. Although we've never met, you have become a part of my home... Bless you Jamal...
Down With the Sickness vs Sound of Silence is almost 20 years of difference. Since you mentioned the live performance, Paul Simon actually shared the video of it on his social media, which is one hell of an endorsement from the original artist.
It's not just his dedication to his music that he makes those intricate faces it's how he forms his mouth in order to get the right notes out when he's singing that's why he's a master at what he does!!! Beautiful just pure Beautiful Noise music or whatever you want to call it!!!!
This music video won my Mom over to Disturbed. She LOVES S&G! Before I showed her this video, I showed her Down With The Sickness and tried to explain about the band in general, THEN showed her this. She had goosebumps just like I did! It was a privilege for me to be the one to show her this. Jamel, there is a cover of this cover. Can you imagine what a semi-retired Baritone Opera Singer would do with this song? David would be proud of Henk Port's rendition as Henk sang it to Floor Jansen. Have fun!
I saw an interview of Draiman. If I recall correctly...his grandfather is someone of great stature within the larger Hebrew community. I believe in Israel. Apparently his grandfather rejected him when he left the Yeshiva to "do metal". His parents apparently said "meh". A bit more accepting I suppose.
I was gonna mention his training if no one else had. Thank you. His range and quality of his voice is due to his extensive training to become a Cantor. I want to hear more like this from Draiman, but probably won't. My bet is that his training helps him keep from damaging his vocal cords.
This song, and the way David Draiman sings it, seems to perfectly capture the current pain and despair that many Americans are feeling right now as the silence from policy makers is deafening .
Isn't his voice incredible? The way he switches to that growl and then back to the clearer projection...I get chills EVERY time and that's even after listening to it a buncha times because the little ones want to listen to it on repeat as well! Going to see your reaction to Johnny Cash and his version of "Hurt" now (absolutely amazing cover!) Someone else mentioned Shinedown's cover of "Simple Man", if you haven't listened to it I'm seconding this recommendation. Brent Smith's voice is really something. It was that song that got me hooked on Shinedown more than 15 years ago. .45 is also great. Their videos in general "get you in the song" like you said, too!
‘Neath the halo of a street lamp, I turn my collar to the cold and damp”, I mean, come on. Who writes like that anymore. I love that mine. Paul Simon was a wordsmith. He was so so deep.
My top 3, no particular order. Easy - Faith No More(Originally Commodores) ua-cam.com/video/vPzDTfIb0DU/v-deo.html Ring of Fire - Social Distortion(Originally Johnny Cash) ua-cam.com/video/2BaksqH2YXQ/v-deo.html Simple Man - Deftones(Originally Lynyrd Skynyrd) ua-cam.com/video/j0ixU67FwoM/v-deo.html
55 year old white woman, never heard of Disturbed until the Conan performance, since then, I have watched this performance hundreds of time, and will continue. This is my favorite music video and performance of all time. It’s magical. I hate hard rock etc, I wish though, he would do more songs like this for people like myself that don’t like rock but think his voice touches the depth of your soul. What a talent!!
I think that’s why your my favorite reaction channel on YT. You appreciate music in a way I do. You notice the little things that most people look over. Love your videos man keep it up!
One of THE best covers of a genius song ever done. The icing on the cake...? Paul Simon himself endorsed Disturbed making this version, and he loves it.
For me it's not only his face, it is his vocals that convey the urgency of his message. wake up world we need to get back to what makes us human, compassion, and communication. We have lost both.
Yes! The Genesis version is my husband's favorite because hes a big Phil Collins fan and my favorite is Disturbeds because they are one of my favorite bands.
My favorite version of this song! I get goosebumps all over every time I hear it. And I’m not a metal fan but damn this guy’s voice is so haunting ✌🏻❤️
Jamal, I'm 62 years old been playing drums since i was 8 years old . i see the love of music in your face. Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching.
I have noticed, every reaction I have seen, the reactor always is in silence afterwards, so appropriate!! And I the beginning, they don't catch the actual 'sound of silence' great stuffs. Much love&respect sir!
Gives you chills, doesn’t it? Man got a voice on him. I’m impressed by the orchestration in the background. Subtle, but powerful. Nice arrangement to back a great cover. This is an instant classic. Paul and Artie would love it!
I personally think that this is the greatest covers ever, of any song at any time. What makes it more stunning is the normal style of Disturbed. For Draiman to sing like this is unforgettable. I've listen to it countless times.
You are hands down, he most objective and thoughtful reaction specialist on UA-cam. You convey and articulate what many of us fail to find the words to express. Best subscribe I've ever done.
Nah, just how amazing this cover version is proves how serious Disturbed took making this cover song. There's just so much emotion in the images and in his voice. Its amazing no matter how many times you hear it.
He said in interviews that he had smoked some cannabis and had extra time in the studio and the producer suggested singing the song, and it was recorded in hours... wow.
Cannabis seems to help my guitar playing at times, and B-Real's rapping, so I'm not surprised that it helps out David's singing here, although I'm sure he must've had plenty of water. Hard to sing like this with dry mouth.
I still remember the first time I heard this cover. I was absolutely blown away. Out of principle, I generally don't entertain the thought of a cover being possibly better than the original, but man. This gives me pause. So much power in this.
This version - this interpretation seems fitting for this time we are living in - his voice is such an amazing instrument- his range is crazy- the different textures to his voice - one is drawn into this song on a deep level - presses one to face the message
Jamal I noticed that you massaging your throat signaling when David Draiman seems screaming at the end of the song...David is trained vocalist who knows vocal techniques without damaging his vocal chords.
Every time I see this video I get goosebumps. The intensity of his expression along with that growl in his voice moves me to tears and I just get chills all over. So glad you did this reaction! Thank you so much.
This is probably the most perfect musical piece and video produced. The voice, the passion, the lyrics, the message, the visuals and the utterly brilliant musical arrangement ... Always loved the original but this is just WOW. Disturbed own this now. I thank them for this musical and cinematic masterpiece.
There is NO ONE like David Draiman. There is no words to how amazing he is. I love every song I have ever heard from Disturbed. Loved your reaction, too.
This is fabulous. In addition to everything else said about this performance, I want to add that it's so satisfying to hear a man daring to sing like a man, with passion, depth, strength and softness when it is right. This is real.
This is on point, I can't express how much I think you'll enjoy reacting to these as they all have really deep lyrical meaning to them and that seems to be right up your alley.
He and Amy Lee should do a duet. I think that they would sound amazing! I love both versions of this powerful song, but his version blows me away! It makes it stick to your soul.
People don't know Dave (lead singer for disturbed) is classically trained opera singer.. he has the perfect voice and inflections in his voice for this
Thank you for paying such close, rapt attention to this beautiful, powerful interpretation of Simon and Garfunkel's song....also, thanks for the awesome, pristine audio!!!
![FIRST EVER Reaction to DISTURBED - The Sound of Silence [LIVE on Conan]](/img/n.gif)
A stunning interpretation. So stunning that Paul Simon said it left him in tears when he heard it. Certainly did me...
Has to be the best cover in music history. I get chills.
Johnny Cash's Hurt is a damn fine cover as well.
Agreed
I'm over 50 yrs this is great , Hurt still makes my eyes sweat I grew up on The Man in Black RIP Johnny & June!
Jamal...Please post and react to the Live version with Disturbed and Myles Kennedy in Houston. Myles is the Art Garfunkel to David Draiman's Paul Simon. Myles voice is OUTSTANDING! I wish they would do a studio recording of this version ua-cam.com/video/H3By4DZyTNM/v-deo.html
I have literally watched at least 100 reaction videos to this song just waiting............for someone to FINALLY mention that the emotions on his face strike the soul as well as his voice. You nailed it. You rightly pointed out that we are brought into the song with this video. You are very astute; much respect to you.
Doc Rich had a fantastic reaction as well. I found this Chanel today and very quickly is one of my favorites.
If you're referring to the face he makes as to resemble rage, that wasn't to interpret emotion. He makes that face to allow him to add a sense of extra rasp to his voice so he doesn't damage his voice.
I feel the same way. I also feel This song and his voice was for this Time, with this virus. We Cannot stay Silent We must Fight For Our Freedom. Yes it touched My Soul to. Yes I watched a lot of reactions from people and it has the same affect on them. DAVID meant every word , not only with his voice but with his facial expressions.
@@cuddle_pay2win573 ^^^^ very correct !!!!!! a lot of people think that the "rasp" is just yelling.....when in fact its very controlled and comes more from the sinuses / nose than the throat. Otherwise he would cause a lot a damage.
Nice catch !!!!!
Cuddle_ Pay2Win He’s miming....the video isn’t shot whilst he’s recording his voice
Dude, it doesn't matter how many times I hear this, I can't help but get tears in my eyes...his dam voice gets me every time...not many can do that to me 💪🤜🤛
Steven Neal I cry every time I hear it.
I think that Draiman could sing the phone book and make it something amazing and unforgettable.
Me, too. The performance alone does it, but the images in the video are particularly powerful to me.
They did something truly amazing when they covered this!
His voice gets to you for sure, but what about the lyrics? These are important lyrics, it should be the words that are blowing you away.
This is one of two of the most powerful performances/remakes i have ever seen. The other being Heart doing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center honors gig.
My son informed me he is doing this version for his school talent show. Ballsy move but I’m sure he is gonna nail it. Gonna bring a tear to his Papa’s eyes.. 👣
Ronnie Mo You’re raising that child right, bruh. Well done.
Gutsy move, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Keep that kid of yours head up!
Got a star on your hands. Better record that performance so you can add the footage to his Behind The Story documentary.😉 Hope he kicks ass with his performance.😃
What school does he go to?
I would love to see your kid's performance! Kuddos to your kiddo's taste and appreciation for brilliant music!
Just a note, he did get a vocal coach for this song as he did not want to let Paul Simon down. Paul Simon actually did say this version was "beautifully done". That is like a feather in anyone's cap. Huge props to Disturbed.
OMG! OMG! OMG!
Thank you to those who requested this and Jamel for playing it. I've never heard this.
It left me in puddles!
Did you notice in the video that Disturbed is bringing the instruments to the people who wrote music but have no voice … ship at the end brings them together. It’s beautiful imagery.
The roll of artists to give voice to the silent
Oh, I agree! The visual aspect of this music video is a very important part of it, because with it they're adding another layer to the song. And they're also implying that it isn't too late, that there's still hope.
heh, i never actually watched what was happening in the video! I keep getting lost in the audio.
@@narcissistectomy5134 It's easy to do! This guy has an AMAZING voice! But yeah, sometime watch it and really look for the visual story they're telling along with the lyrics.
After the musicians get their instruments, an idea is introduced that there's this divide between the musicians and the ones who write music, (shown as a lot of young people) and and that's emphasized even further with the following verse, but watch in the final one, the musicians don't just leave the writers on the other side with no one to play their music, they get on a boat and take themselves to the writers.
To me anyway, it's very symbolic about reaching out to those who are wanting to make art but have no voice to share it, and helping to give them the opportunities to do just that. Of not letting the silence win.
The representation of music being able to still bring people together.. what a concept!
The double thumps on the kettle drum are so much a part of this version for me. I'm glad they are visually featured right after "teach you" and "reach you".
Congratulations, you have just witnessed one of the best vocalists to ever perform in history, David Draiman has a voice and range that any other vocalist would kill for. Disturbed as a band is also incredibly talented and the reason why they chose to cover songs like Land Of Confusion and Sound of Silence is they believe music is a weapon. They believe people can be reached through music to be used as a weapon to change the world for the better. I have been a fan of Disturbed since 2000 when I first heard their song "Down With The Sickness", some of their albums have been better than others, and some of their songs will be timeless classics including this cover.
I firmly believe Disturbed belongs in the R&R Hall Of Fame, or at the VERY least David Draiman himself.
Of all the songs or albums you have listened to, which one would you consider your personal favorite? And do you have a list of, like, top five or top ten in both categories?
@@sethkraai9075 As for my personal pick to their best song (non-cover) ever? Down With The Sickness, that song defines an entire genre of music, and just about everyone knows it. That drum beat at the very beginning is the literal definition of primal and it's damn perfection.
As for my top 10 Disturbed song picks?
*Listed in no particular order:
1. Down With The Sickness (Uncensored)
2. The Vengeful One
3. Indestructible
4. Inside The Fire
5. Stricken
6. Ten Thousand Fists
7. Land Of Confusion (Genesis Cover)
8 . Remember
9. Decadence
10. The Sound Of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel Cover)
@@Spartan536 awesome. Good to know. :)
What i witnessed was this meathead ruining an awsome song that totaly sucked
@@jameshankssr466 That just tells the world you have no taste and can't recognize somebody utilizing the gift God gave him at birth.
When I was a kid I would listen to all the music and sometimes get tears in my eyes. I'm 67 now and I still do. Friends would make fun of me and I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized one day they were listening, just not hearing. I'm good with that. Great cover from a great song. All tested up.
I don’t think I ever get tired of seeing reactions to this version!!! 💚💚💚
Legit, the best cover ever. If you listen to that song and it doesn’t stir something inside of you, then you are dead.
Lisa Davis been there, done that. It still stirs the undead soul.
Johnny cash doing hurt reduces me to sobs always
I do not cry often, this song is one of the only songs that made me cry
This is one of the best covers I have ever heard - I would put it in the top 5.
if it stirs you, you are already dead. He sang it and acted it but his soul did not connect, he's the devil tryin to ruin a good song by adding his evil sounding vocals. This song was never intended to be sung like that... absolute waste!
When David recorded the actual singing he insisted that he had to be alone in the studio. When he was done they found David on the floor crying. Powerful.
fpanpurr zachariah WOW!!! I can believe it!!
fpanpurr zachariah, that's 'cause he wanted to invite God to enter his body and let It sing with his voice. That's what often happens with true artists: God manifests through deep sensitive humans.
@@drosottera8741 Definitely!
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That's one theory, though most artists don't describe their process quite that way. Do you intend to go for the 'No true Scottsman' narrative, that always gets oId. I would say that you're casting assumptions and projecting. It's like you're trying to suggest that "true artists" have only ever believed what you do. Far from true.
Not quite right, but he did sing this 5 or 6 different ways,alone, and then finally recorded this, which is a mix of the other ways he sung it.
The original came when my generation was learning how to speak out against Vietnam, when the equal rights amendment was born, and the civil rights movement against racism began. S&G's was about recognizing the silence and breaking it. This version is about the anger that after all these years the silence still exists.
has grown...
It’s the same lyrics and same musical arraignment... All they did was turn on the distortion and screamed..
It’s blasphemous, IMO.. Like editing Shakespeare, you just don’t do it..
Over 2 million innocent men, women and children were slaughtered by the viet cong after we pulled out. I'm not sure how that is such a righteous position. I certainly have problem with how we fought the war, but just blindly being against it is by no means a more righteous position.
I've watched this so many times, I still get chills
Heard it so many times and once live and i still get chills.
Same here.💗
Same
Same
STILL.
The way he can fry his voice then bring it back crystal clear is amazing
OMFG!!! I only found out that reaction videos are a thing on YT. First one I saw, bc CNN did a news story on them, was the Twins hearing Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight". Disturbed was the 2nd, and I've now seen it @100 times with different reactors, from vocal coaches to pastors to just plain folks.
I heard the original when. I was 13 yrs old. It was the era of political protest songs. Now, as a 68 yr old granny, a proud hippie and citizen of Woodstock Nation, mu eyes and ears are waking up to music all over again!, through the reactions I'm seeing on YT. I'm also getting turned on to new artists and genres.
Bless you and your cohorts on YT. You're making music fresh in a way it hasn't been for me in years. Also, makes me laugh when I remember when I was a teen listening to what's now called Classic Rock, the adults said, "It's just noise. It will never last!" 60-65 years later, it has not only lasted, it has brought different groups and generations together in a truly beautiful way ❤
Goosebumps! He sustains notes with such discipline and intensity. It is so refreshing to hear vocalists respect a note rather than what I see is a unfortunate in too many vocalists these days who flutter through a variety of notes.
Garfunkel warned us, Draiman let us know we didn't listen.
From the day this cover was released, I've felt the same. LIke Simon and Garfunkel sang in despair while Disturbed's version was sung in rage.
I think I’ve officially seen this comment a million times
I agree!
@@Ando2k10 And sorrow... such sorrow.
Wow that's a brilliant observation my friend ..👏👏👏
Disturbed made Paul Simon proud. Truly took my breath away.
In my opinion, this is one of the best vocal performances ever recorded. The Conan live version is jaw-dropping too.
Agreed, even though the pinhead at the network added auto tune to the performance. David was pissed when he found out. He is one guy who never needs enhancements.
That's unsubstantiated as far as I can tell. Lot of tin foil hat wearing redditors putting that out there, but nobody putting up any proof or confirmation.
obviously you don't know of many vocal performers or listened to 6 decades of music. Vocals are great if you love the devil, he ruined a great song...
@@INUAGAIN In the words of the great Bender..."Your best is an idiot."
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@@INUAGAIN Dude, what is up with you? You post the same negative BS on almost every comment, did some bald guy hurt you at some point in your life?
I don’t often say that the cover is better than the original, but this is one of those cases. His voice.... tears 😭
I've watched your reaction to this song several times... it's like watching it with a dear friend. Although we've never met, you have become a part of my home... Bless you Jamal...
Down With the Sickness vs Sound of Silence is almost 20 years of difference.
Since you mentioned the live performance, Paul Simon actually shared the video of it on his social media, which is one hell of an endorsement from the original artist.
He, Corey Taylor, and Brent Smith never get enough credit for the power of their voices.
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Truth!
Truth
Shed some light from shinedown. Brents vocals give me chills everytime.
Shaun Morgan as well
This version is so profound, deeply moving, emotional. The use of the imagery is haunting. It's beautiful
It's not just his dedication to his music that he makes those intricate faces it's how he forms his mouth in order to get the right notes out when he's singing that's why he's a master at what he does!!! Beautiful just pure Beautiful Noise music or whatever you want to call it!!!!
Paul Simon said this was the best cover he ever has heard, he actually likes it better than his own version because of the power in it.
is Paul Simon a devil worshipper too? Yes, he is a Freemason, who (thru their secret society) promote the devil, demonrats...
David Draiman's voice is the definition of Rock God!
This music video won my Mom over to Disturbed. She LOVES S&G! Before I showed her this video, I showed her Down With The Sickness and tried to explain about the band in general, THEN showed her this. She had goosebumps just like I did! It was a privilege for me to be the one to show her this. Jamel, there is a cover of this cover. Can you imagine what a semi-retired Baritone Opera Singer would do with this song? David would be proud of Henk Port's rendition as Henk sang it to Floor Jansen. Have fun!
Disturbed is a genre all their own. A voice amazing. The band amazing.. can't ask for more
I never get tired of hearing this version, or of hearing the word wow come out of almost every reactors mouth ❤️
He gives me goosebumps I love his voice he was trained as a cantor for temple service.
I saw an interview of Draiman. If I recall correctly...his grandfather is someone of great stature within the larger Hebrew community. I believe in Israel. Apparently his grandfather rejected him when he left the Yeshiva to "do metal". His parents apparently said "meh". A bit more accepting I suppose.
I was gonna mention his training if no one else had. Thank you. His range and quality of his voice is due to his extensive training to become a Cantor. I want to hear more like this from Draiman, but probably won't. My bet is that his training helps him keep from damaging his vocal cords.
This song, and the way David Draiman sings it, seems to perfectly capture the current pain and despair that many Americans are feeling right now as the silence from policy makers is deafening .
this is not a song you listen to, this is a song you feel!! it's so fucking amazing
Isn't his voice incredible? The way he switches to that growl and then back to the clearer projection...I get chills EVERY time and that's even after listening to it a buncha times because the little ones want to listen to it on repeat as well!
Going to see your reaction to Johnny Cash and his version of "Hurt" now (absolutely amazing cover!)
Someone else mentioned Shinedown's cover of "Simple Man", if you haven't listened to it I'm seconding this recommendation. Brent Smith's voice is really something. It was that song that got me hooked on Shinedown more than 15 years ago. .45 is also great. Their videos in general "get you in the song" like you said, too!
As much as I love the gentle harmonies of the original, I can't get enough of this visceral, barely-contained version.
CHILLS TO THE BONE EVERY SINGLE TIME!!
This live is unbelievable and powerful and his voice in this cover is perfection... 🤘🏻🤘🏻😈😈
No lie, I always get tears in my eyes when I hear this version of this song. I can't help it. So much emotion put into the song.
When I hear this all I think is about my son we just to listen to this song before he past he loved this song it was one of his favorite songs
Wow. Sorry for your loss.
My condolences
I could listen to his voice all day. His rasp gets me every time.
‘Neath the halo of a street lamp, I turn my collar to the cold and damp”, I mean, come on. Who writes like that anymore. I love that mine. Paul Simon was a wordsmith. He was so so deep.
This, Hurt by Johnny Cash and Simple Man by Shinedown are in my opinion 3 of the best covers ever!!!
My top 3, no particular order.
Easy - Faith No More(Originally Commodores)
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Ring of Fire - Social Distortion(Originally Johnny Cash)
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Simple Man - Deftones(Originally Lynyrd Skynyrd)
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Nailed it Sal.
That's #s 4, 3, and 2 for me. Number 1, im my opinion is whitney houston's cover of i will always love you. Original by Dolly Parton.
@@kilgor1980 yes sir, deftones version kills Shinedowns
Look up Rusty Cage by Johnny Cash it up there too.
There is just one word for it 'Prophetic' Amazing
David Draiman' s voice = Smooth as BUTTUH
The absolute BEST cover of a song EVER!
55 year old white woman, never heard of Disturbed until the Conan performance, since then, I have watched this performance hundreds of time, and will continue. This is my favorite music video and performance of all time. It’s magical. I hate hard rock etc, I wish though, he would do more songs like this for people like myself that don’t like rock but think his voice touches the depth of your soul. What a talent!!
I still get goosebumps every time I hear this. Great reaction
I think that’s why your my favorite reaction channel on YT. You appreciate music in a way I do. You notice the little things that most people look over. Love your videos man keep it up!
One of THE best covers of a genius song ever done. The icing on the cake...? Paul Simon himself endorsed Disturbed making this version, and he loves it.
For me it's not only his face, it is his vocals that convey the urgency of his message. wake up world we need to get back to what makes us human, compassion, and communication. We have lost both.
A genuine and intelligent reaction. It's exactly what I was looking for. He nailed the song....you nailed the reaction! Thanks for posting.
Please listen to "Land of Confusion" by Genesis, and then Disturbed covering it. Both are great, and I think you'll laugh at the Genesis video.
I just commented the same thing! lol
This is a terrific idea.
YES!! I LOVE that song!
Yes! The Genesis version is my husband's favorite because hes a big Phil Collins fan and my favorite is Disturbeds because they are one of my favorite bands.
Listen to Land of Confusion by Katznmenjammer.
My favorite version of this song! I get goosebumps all over every time I hear it. And I’m not a metal fan but damn this guy’s voice is so haunting ✌🏻❤️
Jamal, I'm 62 years old been playing drums since i was 8 years old . i see the love of music in your face. Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching.
I have noticed, every reaction I have seen, the reactor always is in silence afterwards, so appropriate!! And I the beginning, they don't catch the actual 'sound of silence' great stuffs. Much love&respect sir!
Listened to this thousands of times and every time....full body goosebumps!
Michael was trained classically in vocals and the dude has MAD PIPES.... When a metal singer can sound that good live its a truly a gift
Gives you chills, doesn’t it? Man got a voice on him. I’m impressed by the orchestration in the background. Subtle, but powerful. Nice arrangement to back a great cover. This is an instant classic. Paul and Artie would love it!
It's like he's in your soul and your inner being! This is my favorite version. He's amazing!!
Chills every time I hear this. Saw them in concert last summer and hearing this live was nothing short of incredible.
I personally think that this is the greatest covers ever, of any song at any time. What makes it more stunning is the normal style of Disturbed. For Draiman to sing like this is unforgettable. I've listen to it countless times.
This beautiful version makes you feel exhausted with emotion when it's over. Historic , perfect and can not be duplicated.
Buckethead - Soothsayer live
it's mindblowing
I second this!!!!
100 likes for this.
For sure, that is really good.
Jordan, Live from the Culture Room. I love watching him work that kill switch
You are hands down, he most objective and thoughtful reaction specialist on UA-cam. You convey and articulate what many of us fail to find the words to express. Best subscribe I've ever done.
Nah, just how amazing this cover version is proves how serious Disturbed took making this cover song. There's just so much emotion in the images and in his voice. Its amazing no matter how many times you hear it.
This performance proved to me that Mr Draimon is a Singer, not just a vocalist.
I have watched this many many times, and every time, it still destroys me....
He said in interviews that he had smoked some cannabis and had extra time in the studio and the producer suggested singing the song, and it was recorded in hours... wow.
Cannabis seems to help my guitar playing at times, and B-Real's rapping, so I'm not surprised that it helps out David's singing here, although I'm sure he must've had plenty of water. Hard to sing like this with dry mouth.
@Derek Charette Triggered much? Calm down dude. Believe it or not, not everyone is aware of that, I've just noticed it helps me a bit is all.
@Derek Charette ok boomer
I still remember the first time I heard this cover. I was absolutely blown away. Out of principle, I generally don't entertain the thought of a cover being possibly better than the original, but man. This gives me pause. So much power in this.
This version - this interpretation seems fitting for this time we are living in - his voice is such an amazing instrument- his range is crazy- the different textures to his voice - one is drawn into this song on a deep level - presses one to face the message
Jamal
I noticed that you massaging your throat signaling when David Draiman seems screaming at the end of the song...David is trained vocalist who knows vocal techniques without damaging his vocal chords.
He did a great job on this, very powerful. I would luvd 2 hav heard Cornell do a version of this!
Every time I see this video I get goosebumps. The intensity of his expression along with that growl in his voice moves me to tears and I just get chills all over. So glad you did this reaction! Thank you so much.
This is probably the most perfect musical piece and video produced. The voice, the passion, the lyrics, the message, the visuals and the utterly brilliant musical arrangement ... Always loved the original but this is just WOW. Disturbed own this now. I thank them for this musical and cinematic masterpiece.
This band does a cover on every album. And not one of them disappoint.
Blue oyster cult-Godzilla
Crimson Glory- Queen of the Masquerade
Sepultra-inner self
Ministry-Breathe
Jamel, the reason you're my #1 reaction video channel are 3 things: 1. Good audio, 2. Good acoustics, 3. GREAT heart-felt analysis!! Love it!!!
A message sung with so much Power and Grace. He was born to sing this song exactly this way.
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it, watching them do this live is untouchable.
There is NO ONE like David Draiman. There is no words to how amazing he is. I love every song I have ever heard from Disturbed. Loved your reaction, too.
Watching you respond to music like this makes it all the more enjoyable.
Thanks for posting this. I had not heard this version before, and it gave me goosebumps.
Watch the live version. I believe it was on the Conan O'Brien show. It's on UA-cam.
Filter- hey man, nice shot.
Wave..after wave...AFTER WAVE of goosebumps!!! 🔥🔥🔥
This is fabulous. In addition to everything else said about this performance, I want to add that it's so satisfying to hear a man daring to sing like a man, with passion, depth, strength and softness when it is right. This is real.
React to Smile Empty Soul:
- "Bottom of a Bottle"
- "Silhouettes"
- "This is War"
- "Nowhere Kids"
This is on point, I can't express how much I think you'll enjoy reacting to these as they all have really deep lyrical meaning to them and that seems to be right up your alley.
Yes!!!
I gave you a like before to watch the video because i know was going to be awesome and I was not wrong 👏👏
He and Amy Lee should do a duet. I think that they would sound amazing!
I love both versions of this powerful song, but his version blows me away! It makes it stick to your soul.
His power and his range is amazing
America - Sister golden Hair
Seals and Crofts - Summer Breeze
Billy Preston - Will it go round in circles
Ohio Players - Funky Worm
1 of my favorite covers EVER!
From my first to my thousandth time listening to, it still gives me those chills
People don't know Dave (lead singer for disturbed) is classically trained opera singer.. he has the perfect voice and inflections in his voice for this
React to A Perfect Circle - Judith
Killswitch Engage - Arms of Sorrow or Desperate Times
Thank you for paying such close, rapt attention to this beautiful, powerful interpretation of Simon and Garfunkel's song....also, thanks for the awesome, pristine audio!!!
I have listened to this song hundreds of times and I still get the same reaction every time.