Check out the live version on Conan. In an interview he said that he was sick and had a fever that day and the show’s producers wanted to cancel and reschedule but David refused and they put a stool on stage for him to sit on. And still he gave an outstanding performance. Also, they are a heavy metal band that began in the mid 1990’s. Lead singer David Draiman is a classically trained Cantor.
Getting to see the live performance is so amazing. I was disappointed, when I saw them in West Palm, that it was an outdoor venue because i felt robbed of the acoustics the Conan audience had lol. Otherwise, the West Palm show was incredible
@@justaguy1109and he was angry about it! He did give an excellent interview with Elizabeth from The Charismatic Voice and explained what was going on with his health at that time. It was a great interview!
Simon & Garfunkel's version touches the brain and makes you think. Pentatonix's version touches the heart and gives you hope. Disturbed's version punches you right in the gut.
If this song doesn’t make the hair on the back of your neck stand up I question whether you have a soul. Absolutely amazing rendition of a beautiful song.
I just 'shared' this song with my older friend who grew up with the original...she said that she didn't care for it😒🙄 I finally understand the meaning of this classic song because of his voice and the video...this cover will always bring tears to my eyes... Amazing job David and the production team! Didn't Paul Simon give a thumbs up?❤
@@sarahwest7426 i allso grew up with simon and garfunkel. like your friend said. even i did not care,and never heard the message in it. But David woke me up.to me? best cover ever. thank you david
Seeing your reaction to this song, I think I will stop being ashamed of my own reactions... That's how I react every time I listen to this brilliant performance. Thank you :-)
If the number of views counted repeats, it would probably be 5, 10, 15 billion. Can't listen just once. Four or five times, then months go by, then for some other reason, four or five times again is how it goes for me.
I have seen near 100 reaction videos to this song. Yours is THE BEST for me. I love that we saw your uninterruted reaction first. I appreciate your comments! I agree 100% with your comments too. It was a joy share this song experience with you. THANK-YOU!
I have listened to so many reactions to this version, which I truly love, but yours is the first reaction that made me know you were experiencing the same feeling as I. I cannot hear Disturbed’s version without being moved to tears. Thank you for an excellent reaction to this incredible piece.❤❤❤
I've been a fan of Disturbed for many years now. When this came out, it felt like they gave me the most unexpected gift: not only did they bring attention back to a classic that felt like it had been lost in the memes and one phrase jokes, but they gave this song the true power it had been missing all these years.
"...professional opera singer and beatboxer..." what 😄 Now thats a combo lol. I saw many reactions, this version never gets old, but your reaction is one of the best, if not THE best. Pure emotions and passion, it was a joy to watch.
I've been looking for someone to do this format for music. Just listen uninterrupted once and just FEEL the song. Then comes the analysis, which you hit most of what I've noticed listening to this one well over 100 times at this point. If you want to hear the Disturbed their fans know, Down With the Sickness is required listening. Just remind yourself about Sound of Silence immediately after to appreciate just how incredible of a singer David Draiman is.
Your appreciation for this performance brought me so much happiness. You geek out on it (and I mean that in the best way possible!) like I do. I loved how you watched it through (with utter enthusiasm and joy), and then went through it again to break down the technical and stylistic points. A total gem of a reaction video!
Thank you for actually doing a reaction first, and a discussion after. So many do this during song, with to many stops. This was way more fun and enjoyable :)
I have watched over 100 different reaction videos of this version of Sound of Silence ( my favorite song) by Disturbed and you are the first person to actually understand the words and context of this song. Your response was very heartfelt and therapeutic. I applaud you and your heart. God Bless
You sir listen like I do with your whole body and mind. I can’t sit still through this. If I look at someone having feelings be I want to shake them. 😅
100% agree this was an amazing reaction I love it. Brad if you haven't seen it the charismatic voice has a great reaction as well. Started a full exploration of metal for her!
As a former Heavy Metal vocalist, I rarely get GOT by a singer or song. I love all music and certain performances. But I absolutely get crushed by Davids singing on this. He covers every nuance of the male voice. From child to God levels. I loved your reaction to this.🤘🔥🤘🤠🙌
David Draiman... one of the best male vocalists on the planet imho. Amazing tone...awesome control to his voice. Can sing sweetly (both baritone and tenor) and can sing hard and with distortion! Also he can actually put vibrato on the distortion which is extremely hard to do! Great job reacting sir.
I have watched a few reactions to this song but never watched a reactor ‘feel’ the song like this. Incredible to watch you literally feel the sounds. Love it
I feel you deserve an Honorary Therapy Doctorate from Life. As someone going through TBI recovery, your reactions and deep, therapeutic analysis of Disturbed’s Sound of Silence resonated on a level I didn’t expect. You managed to put words to my experience-capturing the relentless strength it takes to keep going, to advocate for myself, even when every day feels like a battle. Your insight illuminated how, despite being worn down, that small flicker of light within can still guide us forward. Thank you for bringing such raw honesty and depth to this piece. It was a powerful reminder of resilience. With gratitude , Lori L.
I still get chills and i have heard it probably 200 times or more. Its so powerful and the ebb and swell of the music is superb. The classical guitar work brings me to tears. It is so beautiful. They are traditionally a very heavy metal band, but David had classical training in choir (father is a pastor I believe). He sings it so clean and beautifully. Truly portrays the outrage and disappointment that the warning Simon & Garfunkel sang was not listened to, and the problems and disconnect between people might be even worse now.
Both father and grandfather were Jewish Cantors. David trained, even went to Israel for training as a Cantor. That were the haunting, resonating tones comes from.
I love this and have watched it a lot. I had no idea who Disturbed was before this song so imagine my shock when I listened to other songs and realized they were heavy metal. Turns out now I like heavy metal too.
That plus the fact that how they filmed David himself. For one he is looking dead straight in to the camera. With the camera so close that for most you do not even see the top of his head. So you really only can stare him back in to his eyes with all the pain, sadness, and anger. Or you can watch his mouth singing to you. there is just no hiding from it. He is singing at you and you alone.
I love finally seeing someone else that reacts so physically to music! It’s like an electricity running through your whole body, or at least it is for me. This is a great version of one of my favorite songs! So glad to finally get a chance to enjoy your reaction. ❤️🎶
David said in an interview that he spends about 45 minutes in the booth when recording vocals for a typical Disturbed track. He spent 3 hours in the booth making sure his vocals were perfect for such an important song.
Such a powerful piece. Paul Simon heard this version and posted it on his own website. He loved it. I love the boat full of instruments at the end coming to the people with the lyrics. Thanks again
This was wonderful. Edit: I'm a little drunk, forgive me. But let me elaborate: I loved how you weren't afraid to show us the emotions you were feeling, and I loved that you appreciated the intricacies of what David was doing with his voice to elicit those emotions. It is often difficult to put into words thge things I am feeling, but with this you took some of thevwords out of ny mouth, and I appreciate that.
Definitely one of the best reactions I´ve seen of this Amazing cover. You must be a Great teacher, if you do vocal coaching, I can feel your passion through the way that you feel the song. Greetings from Argentina and Thank you!!
A singer myself with no religious affiliation, I recently had the opportunity to perform a piece that was backed by trained cantors. I found that there's something special and unique in what they can do.
This reaction is such a perfect proof of the utter power of this performance. Started as analytical, intellectual. In the middle, a little... uncertain? Not sure how to bring your thoughts forward? Intellect fighting emotion for dominance? By the end, the song... and our esteemed analyst.. have only raw, pure emotion. Couldn't help yourself, could you? :) And that's the power of this performance, right there. My sincere thanks for allowing yourself to let the emotions do their work.
I'm not a musician, but I still enjoyed and appreciated your musical analysis of this piece. I also admire how David Draiman takes care of himself. I normally think of rock and metal musicians as hard partiers, especially after a show, but Draiman is known to immediately return to his hotel room in order to rest and help his voice recuperate.
The best way I've heard this cover described is: The original was a warning by Simon and Garfunkel about what could happen. This version is the anger that that warning was ignored, and it has now come to pass.
If you only knew the 'style' of Disturbed you would realize the stark change from their usual heavy metal music such as 'Down With The Sickness'! I like your appreciation of both the visuals and as you say "the rawness" that he weights the music. Diving into the emotion of the lyrics and his performance was nice to experience. An artist, as you know, can express that emotion. Nice work.
Your analysis was so moving and gave me so much to think about. There was so much you put into words that I have felt but had no words for. Thank you for that.
there’s an interview with that Dave lead singer guy. ofc he was asked TELL US ABOUT SOUND OF SILENCE! how did you feel? how did you pick it?? he goes “i wanted to do an older song and someone said ‘do this one’ and i said ok” i’ve seen 100 vocal coaches review this song bc it’s amazing and im weird. not a single coach said “well this sounds like he picked it out of a hat” 🙃
Love your comments. Although I have listened to this hundreds of times, I really appreciate all of those who choose to listen to this for the first time It makes the amazing presentation of this even sweeter.
Also, be sure to react to their live performance on Conan. NOTE: David Draiman was really sick for the Conan live performance, and I heard he was not pleased with his performance. Being the perfectionist that he is, I can understand why he felt that way. However, the production as a whole performance was amazing, and his was EXCEPTIONAL! I loved it. So POWERFUL and EMOTIONAL! - Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS Team Coco Thanks, Diane ❤😊
My fave band! David is classically trained. He was going to follow his father and grandfather and be Cantor in the jewish church. Then he discover rock and heavy metal. Hes amazing. The things he can do with his voice is amazing!
Did u notice every note was exactly on key, even when a word fades out slowly, it doesn't drop or clime as a lot of singers do, just stays even to the end. Shear perfection😊
I love watching professional or trained musicians/singers have a reaction to this cover! I am not technically voice trained. I was cursed with perfect pitch, though. I also did take band in 5th through 7th grades and chorus/choir (the latter you had to actually AUDITION for during the first 2 weeks by sight-reading) in HS. I learned how to play flute and piccolo via school and concert grande MARIMBA via having one of only 16 made for the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago in my family (now in my possession) and thus piano/organ because the key layout is the same. I was told my talent is innate. I gave it to my son. His voice needs **practice** but he just like me taught himself how to play marimba because I have it. I can ***transpose key by ear*** I never taught him the opening notes of this song. He inherited my dad's electronic keyboard and PLAYS THE OPENING NOTES OF THIS SONG. I'm glad to have passed on the GIFT.
So I saw Disturbed live in February. He does the piece justice without all of the editing! All 4 guys are absolutely talented. Check out their live rendition on Conan! You will be even more impressed!
David Draiman was raised as an Orthodox Jew and his amazing voice is due to the fact that not only was he born with it, but he is also a trained Cantor. I've also learned that David Draiman and Disturbed addresses depression, addiction, and suicide during every concert, performance offering support and understanding. They are one of the most popular, beloved Heavy Metal bands! Diane ❤❤❤😊
Great reaction! I like reactors who do analysis. I grew up listening to opera so i have a special place in my heart for opera singers. I see in your profile that you are intetested in storytelling. A British artist named Ren is a master storyteller. I would love to see you react to his piece Hi Ren. Im off to check out some of your other reactions.
Really appreciate both your reaction and then your analysis! (I've watched enough reactions and or commentary) on this performance of this song) Well done! Well explained. Thank you!
Thank you for such a personal expression of your feelings for this song, the visual presentation, and that voice. One of the most powerful things I have ever heard. Thank you again.
Thank you for doing a song reaction the correct way. Listen to the song all the way through without interrupting then go back through and break it down. RUclipsrs always rob themselves of truly experiencing the peice the way it's intended to be received when they pause it to talk every 5 seconds.
I really enjoyed your initial reaction and following analysis. You kept remarking on the "darkness" mode that was used here... I think that they used light & dark to resemble sound & silence where dark is silence and sound is light... when you spoke of a "pinprick of light" in the darkness, it was like a small sound amidst a great silence. I have to mention that my initial reaction was very similar to yours except I was watching the live version from the Conan show... I really encourage you to check that one out. Great Job!
Daniel, I admire your insight to analyzing this song. I love that you know nothing of Disturbed and David Dramain, yet in conveying your analysis of the song, you are describing David's personality and his passion for helping people who are in the darkness of their addiction. Thank you for such a an awesome reaction/analysis ❤
Thanks! Dude! Your reaction and emotion while listening to this song were so genuine and heartfelt that I forgive you for (what I think is) the mandatory homework of researching the performer's genre and style. 'Like' from me. And I’m growing more fond of one person’s comment about this song: if they don’t play it at my funeral, I’m not coming. (Male, 52yo)
Daniel, I have news for you. I can't count how many times I've heard this, or seen it, in the live version (David Draimen, the singer) on Conan) or the video, and I still get goosebumps EVER DANG TIME! I'm not a huge metal fan, but I like Disturbed so much. You should check out their cover or "Land of Confusion" sometime. One of their best known songs is "Down With The Sickness." You may have heard it and not known it. They're very distinct. Great reaction. 💙
Being a child in the 1950's and '60's, Simon and Garfunkel's _Sound of Silence_ produces a visceral reaction in me. The song was so appropriate for the time it was written; and continues to be appropriate. When The Charismatic Voice did a reaction to Disturbed's rendition, I was reluctant to the idea of a metal version of this old favorite. I was surprised to greatly appreciate the Disturbed version. I realized the importance of the Disturbed arrangement to the current time. Thank you for the analysis of this video from your perspective. Your format of reaction to the video in one piece; and then the analysis, breaking down the video piece by piece, is wonderful teaching tool. Thank you!
This is by far my favourite reaction video to Disturbed - The Sound of Silence, and I've watched a LOT of them! I love how animated you were when listening to it the first time, especially when David really ramped up the gruffness (is that even a word?)! I never get bored of listening to the song and watching the music video. It's had me in tears so many times. I once read somewhere in a comment that God asked David if he'd like the voice of an angel or a demon, and David said yes please, and it's absolutely spot on!
Ich liebe diese Version des Liedes. Es zieht mich in den Bann und ergreift mich sehr. Du hast es mir mit deiner wundervollen Erklärung noch näher gebracht. Vielen Dank 🙏
Check out the live version on Conan. In an interview he said that he was sick and had a fever that day and the show’s producers wanted to cancel and reschedule but David refused and they put a stool on stage for him to sit on. And still he gave an outstanding performance. Also, they are a heavy metal band that began in the mid 1990’s. Lead singer David Draiman is a classically trained Cantor.
Getting to see the live performance is so amazing. I was disappointed, when I saw them in West Palm, that it was an outdoor venue because i felt robbed of the acoustics the Conan audience had lol. Otherwise, the West Palm show was incredible
And it's autotuned.
@@justaguy1109and he was angry about it! He did give an excellent interview with Elizabeth from The Charismatic Voice and explained what was going on with his health at that time. It was a great interview!
Yes need to react to the live version aswell
I agree...sick or not that is my favorite performance of this. So glorious.
The Simon & Garfunkel original was the warning, The Disturbed cover is the rage that the warning was ignored.
Yes... absolutely.
Simon & Garfunkel's version touches the brain and makes you think.
Pentatonix's version touches the heart and gives you hope.
Disturbed's version punches you right in the gut.
The original is meant to be heard. This version is meant to be felt!
And Geoff Castellucci's version is sorrow of the result. You may not know who he is, but Daniel does. And fans of Voiceplay.
If this song doesn’t make the hair on the back of your neck stand up I question whether you have a soul. Absolutely amazing rendition of a beautiful song.
I just 'shared' this song with my older friend who grew up with the original...she said that she didn't care for it😒🙄
I finally understand the meaning of this
classic song because of his voice and the video...this cover will always bring tears to my eyes...
Amazing job David and the production team!
Didn't Paul Simon give a thumbs up?❤
@@sarahwest7426 i allso grew up with simon and garfunkel. like your friend said. even i did not care,and never heard the message in it. But David woke me up.to me? best cover ever. thank you david
Seeing your reaction to this song, I think I will stop being ashamed of my own reactions... That's how I react every time I listen to this brilliant performance. Thank you :-)
Exactly what I was thinking . Subbed because I enjoyed your reaction so much 😊
If the number of views counted repeats, it would probably be 5, 10, 15 billion. Can't listen just once. Four or five times, then months go by, then for some other reason, four or five times again is how it goes for me.
@@dianethompson6816ditto
I have seen near 100 reaction videos to this song. Yours is THE BEST for me. I love that we saw your uninterruted reaction first. I appreciate your comments! I agree 100% with your comments too. It was a joy share this song experience with you. THANK-YOU!
This cover grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go to the end.
I have listened to so many reactions to this version, which I truly love, but yours is the first reaction that made me know you were experiencing the same feeling as I. I cannot hear Disturbed’s version without being moved to tears. Thank you for an excellent reaction to this incredible piece.❤❤❤
I've been a fan of Disturbed for many years now. When this came out, it felt like they gave me the most unexpected gift: not only did they bring attention back to a classic that felt like it had been lost in the memes and one phrase jokes, but they gave this song the true power it had been missing all these years.
"...professional opera singer and beatboxer..." what 😄 Now thats a combo lol. I saw many reactions, this version never gets old, but your reaction is one of the best, if not THE best. Pure emotions and passion, it was a joy to watch.
Caught my attention, too.
Wait, what? Did my guy say what I thought he said?😂
I've been looking for someone to do this format for music. Just listen uninterrupted once and just FEEL the song. Then comes the analysis, which you hit most of what I've noticed listening to this one well over 100 times at this point.
If you want to hear the Disturbed their fans know, Down With the Sickness is required listening. Just remind yourself about Sound of Silence immediately after to appreciate just how incredible of a singer David Draiman is.
yes, I really appreciated the uninterrupted run-through too!
Your appreciation for this performance brought me so much happiness. You geek out on it (and I mean that in the best way possible!) like I do. I loved how you watched it through (with utter enthusiasm and joy), and then went through it again to break down the technical and stylistic points. A total gem of a reaction video!
So true ❤
Thank you for actually doing a reaction first, and a discussion after. So many do this during song, with to many stops. This was way more fun and enjoyable :)
I have watched over 100 different reaction videos of this version of Sound of Silence ( my favorite song) by Disturbed and you are the first person to actually understand the words and context of this song. Your response was very heartfelt and therapeutic. I applaud you and your heart. God Bless
It’s so refreshing to see that there are still people out there who feel music as much as they hear it.
You sir listen like I do with your whole body and mind. I can’t sit still through this. If I look at someone having feelings be I want to shake them. 😅
100% agree this was an amazing reaction I love it. Brad if you haven't seen it the charismatic voice has a great reaction as well. Started a full exploration of metal for her!
Because someone's interpretation of a song differs from your own does not mean that it is wrong. Just wrong for you.
As a former Heavy Metal vocalist, I rarely get GOT by a singer or song. I love all music and certain performances. But I absolutely get crushed by Davids singing on this. He covers every nuance of the male voice. From child to God levels. I loved your reaction to this.🤘🔥🤘🤠🙌
David Draiman... one of the best male vocalists on the planet imho. Amazing tone...awesome control to his voice. Can sing sweetly (both baritone and tenor) and can sing hard and with distortion! Also he can actually put vibrato on the distortion which is extremely hard to do! Great job reacting sir.
I always loved the original but this cover is elemental, raw, powerful and moving. It’s my new favourite version.
Try the Pentatonix version...of this version
I have watched a few reactions to this song but never watched a reactor ‘feel’ the song like this. Incredible to watch you literally feel the sounds. Love it
I feel you deserve an Honorary Therapy Doctorate from Life. As someone going through TBI recovery, your reactions and deep, therapeutic analysis of Disturbed’s Sound of Silence resonated on a level I didn’t expect. You managed to put words to my experience-capturing the relentless strength it takes to keep going, to advocate for myself, even when every day feels like a battle. Your insight illuminated how, despite being worn down, that small flicker of light within can still guide us forward. Thank you for bringing such raw honesty and depth to this piece. It was a powerful reminder of resilience. With gratitude
, Lori L.
I still get chills and i have heard it probably 200 times or more. Its so powerful and the ebb and swell of the music is superb. The classical guitar work brings me to tears. It is so beautiful.
They are traditionally a very heavy metal band, but David had classical training in choir (father is a pastor I believe).
He sings it so clean and beautifully. Truly portrays the outrage and disappointment that the warning Simon & Garfunkel sang was not listened to, and the problems and disconnect between people might be even worse now.
Both father and grandfather were Jewish Cantors. David trained, even went to Israel for training as a Cantor. That were the haunting, resonating tones comes from.
I love this and have watched it a lot. I had no idea who Disturbed was before this song so imagine my shock when I listened to other songs and realized they were heavy metal. Turns out now I like heavy metal too.
The Disturbed singer, David Draiman, was trained in classical opera singing. He comes from a musical family and also was a cantor.
The production design and the cinematography is incredible. Black and White has such power.
That plus the fact that how they filmed David himself.
For one he is looking dead straight in to the camera. With the camera so close that for most you do not even see the top of his head. So you really only can stare him back in to his eyes with all the pain, sadness, and anger. Or you can watch his mouth singing to you.
there is just no hiding from it. He is singing at you and you alone.
I love finally seeing someone else that reacts so physically to music! It’s like an electricity running through your whole body, or at least it is for me. This is a great version of one of my favorite songs! So glad to finally get a chance to enjoy your reaction. ❤️🎶
David said in an interview that he spends about 45 minutes in the booth when recording vocals for a typical Disturbed track. He spent 3 hours in the booth making sure his vocals were perfect for such an important song.
one of the rare cases when the cover is better than the original.
Yes. Akin to Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt." An unexpected elevation to an already great original.
@@VideosbyLisaLisaand Jimi's cover of All along the Watchtower
Yes....I believe even Paul Simon said that it's their song now, they've taken it to another level.
Greatest cover of any song ever, IMHO.
I must agree. Paul Simon said what he had to say, but this is what he *meant*.
The best cover of the song! The emotions David Draiman put into it are so palpable! Love it! 🤟 Disturbed 🤘
Such a powerful piece. Paul Simon heard this version and posted it on his own website. He loved it. I love the boat full of instruments at the end coming to the people with the lyrics.
Thanks again
Davids amazing control over his use of vocal fry is stunning. It makes the song.
This was wonderful.
Edit: I'm a little drunk, forgive me. But let me elaborate:
I loved how you weren't afraid to show us the emotions you were feeling, and I loved that you appreciated the intricacies of what David was doing with his voice to elicit those emotions.
It is often difficult to put into words thge things I am feeling, but with this you took some of thevwords out of ny mouth, and I appreciate that.
Definitely one of the best reactions I´ve seen of this Amazing cover. You must be a Great teacher, if you do vocal coaching, I can feel your passion through the way that you feel the song. Greetings from Argentina and Thank you!!
This is the best reaction/analysis of this piece to date.
And I've seen 100s of these reactions
A singer myself with no religious affiliation, I recently had the opportunity to perform a piece that was backed by trained cantors. I found that there's something special and unique in what they can do.
David draiman is trained in opera as well. He attributes that training with the reason he can do the metal growl and not strain his vocal chords
The original, was "The Warning".... this version is the Anger...for not Heeding the Warning.
Came for the song. LOVED your reaction! That is exactly how I reacted the first time I heard it.
This reaction is such a perfect proof of the utter power of this performance.
Started as analytical, intellectual.
In the middle, a little... uncertain? Not sure how to bring your thoughts forward? Intellect fighting emotion for dominance?
By the end, the song... and our esteemed analyst.. have only raw, pure emotion.
Couldn't help yourself, could you? :) And that's the power of this performance, right there.
My sincere thanks for allowing yourself to let the emotions do their work.
I'm not a musician, but I still enjoyed and appreciated your musical analysis of this piece. I also admire how David Draiman takes care of himself. I normally think of rock and metal musicians as hard partiers, especially after a show, but Draiman is known to immediately return to his hotel room in order to rest and help his voice recuperate.
Wow! Thank you for reacting so physically! You portrayed what this song does for me, and it was refreshing to watch you enjoy it in the same way!
Great review! Your analysis and authentic passion for the music was very refreshing and endearing.
Thanks for a great reaction. One of the best and your analysis of the meaning of the lyrics too
I love it. You just had a "Tune-gasm". No shame, bro. Perfectly natural. 😏
And, thanks for NOT pausing 20 times. 🤘
David is a trained cantor. He can do this live, he's amazing!!.
The best way I've heard this cover described is: The original was a warning by Simon and Garfunkel about what could happen. This version is the anger that that warning was ignored, and it has now come to pass.
🎼 ...can we regain...the sound...of silence?
I like the live performance on Conan even more. When Paul Simon heard this he shared it on his own social media pages.
I personally prefer this version above the Conan version. Here he is singing to ''me'' in the Conan version he is singing to the people in the studio.
He trained as a Jewish cantor for 5 years prior to Heavy Metal.
You Crack me up. You have a little head banger in you I suspect...thanks for the reaction.
This. This is the appropriate reaction to this song.
If you only knew the 'style' of Disturbed you would realize the stark change from their usual heavy metal music such as 'Down With The Sickness'! I like your appreciation of both the visuals and as you say "the rawness" that he weights the music. Diving into the emotion of the lyrics and his performance was nice to experience. An artist, as you know, can express that emotion. Nice work.
Your analysis was so moving and gave me so much to think about. There was so much you put into words that I have felt but had no words for. Thank you for that.
Agreed
I love how much you get into the music when you listen. It makes me re-appriciate it all over again. Thanks.
You should watch him, singing this incredible song..LIVE ON CONAN! ITS EVEN MORE AMAZING!!
Very respectful reaction. Thanks.
there’s an interview with that Dave lead singer guy. ofc he was asked TELL US ABOUT SOUND OF SILENCE! how did you feel? how did you pick it??
he goes “i wanted to do an older song and someone said ‘do this one’ and i said ok” i’ve seen 100 vocal coaches review this song bc it’s amazing and im weird.
not a single coach said “well this sounds like he picked it out of a hat” 🙃
Enjoy opera and enjoyed your breaking it down for us. I have listened to him sing this for hours. A hopeful song.
I found your channel and subscribed to it today. I love ❤that song and that man's voice. I cried.
Love your comments. Although I have listened to this hundreds of times, I really appreciate all of those who choose to listen to this for the first time It makes the amazing presentation of this even sweeter.
Also, be sure to react to their live performance on Conan. NOTE: David Draiman was really sick for the Conan live performance, and I heard he was not pleased with his performance. Being the perfectionist that he is, I can understand why he felt that way. However, the production as a whole performance was amazing, and his was EXCEPTIONAL! I loved it. So POWERFUL and EMOTIONAL! - Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS Team Coco Thanks, Diane ❤😊
My fave band! David is classically trained. He was going to follow his father and grandfather and be Cantor in the jewish church. Then he discover rock and heavy metal. Hes amazing. The things he can do with his voice is amazing!
Isn't this just the best. Very few covers can keep up with that.
Idk how anyone, especially in the music field, hasnt heard disturbed... O.o
I really enjoyed your reactions and comments. I appreciate hearing your perspective.😊
Absolutely the best reaction I have seen for this piece, and I have listened to A TON of them. Thank you!
Did u notice every note was exactly on key, even when a word fades out slowly, it doesn't drop or clime as a lot of singers do, just stays even to the end. Shear perfection😊
I love watching professional or trained musicians/singers have a reaction to this cover!
I am not technically voice trained. I was cursed with perfect pitch, though. I also did take band in 5th through 7th grades and chorus/choir (the latter you had to actually AUDITION for during the first 2 weeks by sight-reading) in HS. I learned how to play flute and piccolo via school and concert grande MARIMBA via having one of only 16 made for the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago in my family (now in my possession) and thus piano/organ because the key layout is the same. I was told my talent is innate. I gave it to my son. His voice needs **practice** but he just like me taught himself how to play marimba because I have it. I can ***transpose key by ear*** I never taught him the opening notes of this song. He inherited my dad's electronic keyboard and PLAYS THE OPENING NOTES OF THIS SONG. I'm glad to have passed on the GIFT.
Im glad you did this version very dramatic wild bill
I have watched many reactions of this but yours is by far the very best. You share your emotions so honestly.
So I saw Disturbed live in February. He does the piece justice without all of the editing! All 4 guys are absolutely talented. Check out their live rendition on Conan! You will be even more impressed!
David Draiman was raised as an Orthodox Jew and his amazing voice is due to the fact that not only was he born with it, but he is also a trained Cantor. I've also learned that David Draiman and Disturbed addresses depression, addiction, and suicide during every concert, performance offering support and understanding. They are one of the most popular, beloved Heavy Metal bands! Diane ❤❤❤😊
Great reaction! I like reactors who do analysis. I grew up listening to opera so i have a special place in my heart for opera singers. I see in your profile that you are intetested in storytelling. A British artist named Ren is a master storyteller. I would love to see you react to his piece Hi Ren. Im off to check out some of your other reactions.
Really appreciate both your reaction and then your analysis! (I've watched enough reactions and or commentary) on this performance of this song) Well done! Well explained. Thank you!
I love how you review songs. Listen through and react, then commentary. Couldn’t agree more with your critique.
WOW. your descriptions of depression and darkness, just WOW. thank you
David Draiman began his musical training as a cantor. He is classically trained.
Love your reaction, thank you 👍🏻
So many more great Metal singers to react to, that will be a journey if you dare... 🙂
The live performance of this on Conan is great too, if you have interest.
Thank you for such a personal expression of your feelings for this song, the visual presentation, and that voice. One of the most powerful things I have ever heard. Thank you again.
Amazing reaction to an amazing song!!
Thank you for doing a song reaction the correct way. Listen to the song all the way through without interrupting then go back through and break it down. RUclipsrs always rob themselves of truly experiencing the peice the way it's intended to be received when they pause it to talk every 5 seconds.
I appreciate your reaction very much. One of the best on youtube. Great!
loved your reaction to this song it is absolutely my favorite reaction.
I love your energy. You feel the music with your whole being like me. That's the way to react!!
Yes.....
Absolutely agree with previous comment, you simply MUST hear the live version on Conan.
Amazing.
I really enjoyed your initial reaction and following analysis. You kept remarking on the "darkness" mode that was used here... I think that they used light & dark to resemble sound & silence where dark is silence and sound is light... when you spoke of a "pinprick of light" in the darkness, it was like a small sound amidst a great silence. I have to mention that my initial reaction was very similar to yours except I was watching the live version from the Conan show... I really encourage you to check that one out. Great Job!
Daniel, I admire your insight to analyzing this song. I love that you know nothing of Disturbed and David Dramain, yet in conveying your analysis of the song, you are describing David's personality and his passion for helping people who are in the darkness of their addiction.
Thank you for such a an awesome reaction/analysis ❤
Thanks! Dude! Your reaction and emotion while listening to this song were so genuine and heartfelt that I forgive you for (what I think is) the mandatory homework of researching the performer's genre and style. 'Like' from me. And I’m growing more fond of one person’s comment about this song: if they don’t play it at my funeral, I’m not coming. (Male, 52yo)
Best reaction yet😊 Thanks for not stopping it every other second.😊
Your joy to this is captivating. He's an amazing vocalist
Daniel, I have news for you. I can't count how many times I've heard this, or seen it, in the live version (David Draimen, the singer) on Conan) or the video, and I still get goosebumps EVER DANG TIME! I'm not a huge metal fan, but I like Disturbed so much. You should check out their cover or "Land of Confusion" sometime. One of their best known songs is "Down With The Sickness." You may have heard it and not known it. They're very distinct. Great reaction. 💙
Your joy,
Brought me joy.
Thank you
Such value in your analysis. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! ❤
My feelings exactly!!!
Holy smokes this cover is hitting home with so many
I have heard this cover so many times and every time it grabs me ..Hes phenomenal... classically trained as a cantor....Best Cover EVER!!!
Their rendition of "Land of Confusion" is a serious banger, and the music video has a definite Pink Floyd vibe to it.
Being a child in the 1950's and '60's, Simon and Garfunkel's _Sound of Silence_ produces a visceral reaction in me. The song was so appropriate for the time it was written; and continues to be appropriate. When The Charismatic Voice did a reaction to Disturbed's rendition, I was reluctant to the idea of a metal version of this old favorite. I was surprised to greatly appreciate the Disturbed version. I realized the importance of the Disturbed arrangement to the current time.
Thank you for the analysis of this video from your perspective. Your format of reaction to the video in one piece; and then the analysis, breaking down the video piece by piece, is wonderful teaching tool. Thank you!
This version of this song gets me every time, rushes right through me. Beautiful reaction, Daniel, as always.
This is by far my favourite reaction video to Disturbed - The Sound of Silence, and I've watched a LOT of them! I love how animated you were when listening to it the first time, especially when David really ramped up the gruffness (is that even a word?)! I never get bored of listening to the song and watching the music video. It's had me in tears so many times. I once read somewhere in a comment that God asked David if he'd like the voice of an angel or a demon, and David said yes please, and it's absolutely spot on!
Ich liebe diese Version des Liedes. Es zieht mich in den Bann und ergreift mich sehr. Du hast es mir mit deiner wundervollen Erklärung noch näher gebracht. Vielen Dank 🙏
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I agree you have to check out the live Conan performance. Yes there is auto tune. He was very unhappy that they added that. So good though!!
This version always makes me 😭! His voice is beautiful and always so powerful.😊🖤🤘