I can’t find any reference saying he was sick with the flu during the performance. Only comments on the RUclips videos. Do you know if he said that in an interview somewhere?
@@TheChelseyTyler "The Sound of Silence" got a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance, and it's for your rendition on Conan. What can you tell me about that performance in particular that stood out to you? The fact that I was sick as a dog (laughs). I remember I was definitely fighting something off, but it was a cool experience. Dec 6, 2016
@@JPVNG67 and it was in one little spot. So when they did the video he didn't allow them to use autotune at all. It sounds great, can't really tell the difference myself.
The copyright police get annoyed if you play the whole track without a break, most content creators will pause so it won’t get removed if they stumble across it.
THANK YOU for not pausing and yacking all the way through-you are literally one of two (out of 100) that showed some respect.♥ Cheers, from Toronto ☮ Subscribed.
Same weight 3 inches shorter...I would argue you are dead inside if you truly LISTEN not hear this song and it doesn't evoke something in you. Something. It simply must or I believe ya have a problem.
Classically trained as a Cantor! Which is why he can add that growl/rasp but it is fully supported, you can literally hear the notes under that sound, it isn’t just a scream. He is one of the top male vocalists, he is just not that well known because people do not understand the importance of Disturbed as a band.
Not saying which is better but also check out Heart (with Jason Bonham on drums) doing a cover of “Stairway to Heaven” at the Kennedy Center Honors. The official video for “Sound of Silence” by Disturbed is so emotional when I watch and hear it! In my opinion, they’re both the best covers, along with Johnny Cash “Hurt”.
David Draiman...one of the best male vocalist's on the planet! Can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor to awesome rasp and grit and back again on a dime!! Amazing voice control and so soulful and powerful ! His range is also to die for! He's got it ALL !! Great reaction Pete!
FYI. he had the flu that night.. and he was seated the whole time. Trained in his youth as a cantor. Through his career has trained on his fry with Melissa Cross. One of the best rock/metal vocalists of the last 20 years! Thanks for reacting.
He was also pissed that they turned on auto tune. Within the first minute to minute and a half you can see him give the side eye to the sound guy when he turned it on. He said in an interview that he hasn’t been that angry in years.
Disturbed's version of this song is so unbelievably powerful - it's mind blowing how powerful it is honestly. When the rage builds and you feel it.. it's just WOW
the simon and garfunkel version was a warning to society and david said he sang this cover from a perspective of anger at society for failing to heed the warning from the original song... paul simon said he cried when he heard them sing this on conan then called david to tell him thanks and how much it moved him
I grew up hearing the Simon and Garfunkel version but never really paid attention to the lyrics, it was a bit of a jolly tinkling song. The first time I heard this version I got goosebumps and really paid attention! It's a beautiful version, passionate, strong and so heartfelt.. I've watched hundreds of reactions..I still get goosebumps every single time!
Same & same! This version was the first time I listened to the words & appreciated the amazing writing of S&F. I can listen to this song over & over & have started obsessing over the reactions of others. Not one negative comment in the bunch.
@@mfar3016 exactly the same here. 2 days straight of reactions and i'm still overwhelmed each time i hear it. I love seeing the reactions of others. It really makes you feel something
Internet myth. That was Trent Reznor to Johnny Cash after his version or 'Hurt'. Paul Simon said it was amazing and shared it on his own social media - nothing more, nothing less.
@@inquisitorMence You are surely correct in what you said, however, everyone who has ever listened to this version entirely captured the meaning and emotion of the time and made it ever more relevant. The fact that Paul Simon didn’t say it was far superior to their version shows his arrogance and ego. Imo of course... and seemingly everyone else on the planet 😆
@@insearchofthetruth2843 Well, I know a few people that either vastly prefer the original or simply don't like this version at all, so I think you're letting your personal perspective get the better of you.
I have been a huge Disturbed fan for years before they released this cover. We all knew what a great vocalist David was, but I was floored, as were you, when I heard this beautifully sung cover. To get a feel for why I was floored listen to the explicit lyric video of Down With the Sickness by Disturbed. You will not believe it is the same singer and band.
Yes, this homage to Sound of Silence is nothing like the usual Disturbed sound. They knocked it out if the park! They nailed me 3 times with this song. I pre- ordered the CD and it blew me away. Then again with the beautiful music video. 3rd time live on Conan.
I went into this song already ready to write it off. Disturbed was not allowed in my house…ask my sister who lost her CD player for a month after getting caught with it. 😂 I never much appreciated that style of music. At all. Was I ever proved SO wrong. The sound of Silence is a favorite of my fathers and he considers it absolute perfection. I didn’t realize how much that song could be enhanced by such a different approach but with so much respect for the original. Absolutely loved this.
I really appreciated the fact that you didn't interrupt the song like so many others have when judging this song, Disturbed are the best band on the Planet, David Draiman is a god
Oh, yes! Thank you for not interrupting while he was in this song! This music is so stellar, I get chills every time I hear this. You really should watch and listen to the official music video. It is such a masterpiece!
David had a terrible cold that night but he insisted on going through with it. If you haven't seen the official video, treat yourself to gorgeous black and white images that go perfectly with the lyrics.
I grew up listening to and loving the S&G version, but I saw this the night it was broadcast and I got goosebumps and was almost in tears by the end of the performance. I've made it a personal mission to tell as many people as I can about this version of The Sound of Silence .This performance was nominated for a Grammy and I don't know how the lost.
More than just his voice, the craftsmanship is great. There's a lot of restraint. The way he says "songs", both here and in the studio version, is one of the purest, beautiful notes I've ever heard.
Thank you for not pausing the video to make comments. You’re the only reactor that I’ve watched who listened in it’s entirety. David Draiman is my new favorite vocalist! I’ve listened to this song dozens of times and get goosebumps each time!
Not many listen to this song all the way through before giving their reactions- this was a treat. I've been binging on reaction videos of this band's performance of this and if you want another treat, watch the official video: the images used are phenomenal.
I see others have mentioned that he was sick that night. You have to watch the original video version.... he's so powerful. And with the vision of the video it is even more elevated
I agree. Everyone needs to see the official video to get the full impact of not only David's vocals but the power of the images in the video. Love this version just as much as I loved the original by S&G back in the 60's. :)
Watching you at the start showing your goosebumps... I said to myself "Oh, he has no idea what's coming!" It's such a visceral performance that the first time you hear it you have no way to prepare. All done live while sick. Phenomenal. Seeing you get so emotionally latched into it so quickly was wonderful.
I can’t believe that you hadn’t heard the original by Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe I’m just old. LOL. I love this version of the song. They were such a high pitched singer and he takes it to the dungeon. Hauntingly beautiful!!!
what shocks most people is that he was fairly ill when he did this live ... he had a flu ! ... he still managed to pull it off .. the film clip "non live" version is stil my fav .... he reaches in so much deeper and uses his sublime control and articulation of voice to an extreme .... hes very special in the voice and control that he has and will be one of the names forever more along side only a hand full of others with such tallents
Unfortunately society has been worshipping the neon god for too long. Considering how much money is cycled through it, we couldn't do much and still have society be the way it is.
Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and Disturbs version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like a rollercoaster ride, slowly brings you to the top, then crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction, & I still get goosebumps, & I have heard this over at least a hundred times!!!
Thank you for not iinterupting the song every couple minutes. It's a beautiful song. I could listen to him sing forever. Awesome, powerful and beautiful voice. Thanks again.
WOW.... the first word people say at the end of this song when they hear it for the first time... I only like and subscribe if I hear it and I have subbed to almost 99% of them lol... you were close (Woah) but close enough so I subbed... Great honest reaction. Great cover with a voice on loan from God... Disturbed has matured into what you will find is an exceptional group... enjoy as I enjoyed ...
There is a haunting beauty to davids voice when he wants there to be. This was so different from what he and his band usually do that he didn't even know if his band mates would be on board. Thankfully they were or we would have been deprived of this beautiful cover of an already deeply meaningful song.
This is my favorite rendition of this song. His interpretation truly brings out the true meaning of the lyrics. Simon & Garfunkel sang to alarm us, he sang to give us a final warning. You should watch their music video version. It is as beautiful as it is haunting.
I’ve subbed because I loved your genuine, well thought out and informative reaction BUT also because you didn’t stop the song 20 times and destroy our listening experience. 💜🤘🏿💜
I can’t get enough of this song! Then I watched so many reactions focusing on the reactors face and you know the moment in which they got soul touched just like me. You would have to be soul dead not to feel it!
On another reaction video someone who was there that night watching the Conan show said the audience was struck still mesmerized and when he stopped singing they did not stop clapping and cheering for well over 5 or 6 minutes they had to be calmed down. You should also watch the official video. The imagery is stunning.
Such a nice breath of fresh air. A reactor that allows the art and artist to really shine. I've seen way too many reactors who think the goal is to upstage the original artist. Almost every time if we viewers are watching a reaction to a singer... we already freaking know the brilliance that's there! We didn't come to see a 4th year violin student tell us what Heifitz did and didn't get right in one of his performances. (I'm not saying you're the equivalent of that 4th year violin student, but a LOT of reactors are.) If I'm sitting with a friend watching a beautiful sunset... the sunset IS even better if I know my friend is savoring it as much as I am. It's WONDERFUL to enjoy something together.... but if my friend starts giving me a breakdown analysis of the subtle shift in tone from reds to rose's to amber and the dynamic impact of a streak of dark clouds... well I'm probably going to tell her or him, "With all due respect... shut the f¥çk up! Your clumsy, pedantic breakdown is like someone who just came in from the barn with shite all over their boots and starts walking around on my cream colored floor to show me what contrast is all about." For students of music, whether amateur or professional, there is ABSOLUTELY the need to do a breakdown of what was so fantastic... but it should be done at the end, as you so rightly did. During the analysis, intersperse comments with a part of the video that you're referring to, no problem. Just not this p1$$1ng all over the art by constant interruptions the way almost every reactor does. The way you did it Peter was perfect! Just perfect! I have only one criticism, but it's not about you. Get a better mic or mixer, or both. Your loud notes when you were singing were way distorted & blown out. Your comments and timing of those comments were spot on, however.
Thank you very very much for taking the time to comment and give me constructive criticism. Thank you for your praise as well. Thank you for watching. Much love and greetings from Australia. Stay safe
This is my favourite version. David sang this when he was sick and had to be carried off afterwards. Paul Simon was 23 when he wrote this song and it is considered a warning to mankind to listen to the pulse of what was ocurring worldwide. David's version is what will happen if we do not heed the original warning. The power and control of his voice comes from him training to be a cantor, and comes from a long line of cantors.
Your’s is so far my favorite reaction & u gave respect, letting it play straight thru!!! The singing is so amazing, I wouldn’t b able to refrain stopping to comment… so thank u for that!!! His voice is like butter to my ears ( no pun ) & equally the lyrics, which I barely never noticed, takes you on a journey!!!! Kudos to Paul Simon 4 these amazing words… I cried the first time I heard this song. Blessing from the 🇺🇸 US
David was very sick during this performance; that's why he was seated. The band was afraid he would pass out while singing. Also the producers decided to through autotune on the mic and when David heard it he was livid! You can watch other live concert performances and see he does not need autotune. You might also like Hold on to Memories and A Reason to Fight by Disturbed. They also do a great cover of Sting's If I Ever Lose my Faith in You.
'The Light' by Disturbed is there normal sound but the official video will hammer your heart. The official video for 'The Sound of Silence' will hammer your soul. Give both a watch even if you don't do reactions.
My interpretation of this song, revised: This song is written with two separate people or consciousnesses singing it. Those that are waking up and those that have been awake for a very long time. The first, third and fifth verse is sung from the perspective of the unawakened and the second and forth verse are sung from the perspective of the awakened. Hello, darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence Hello, darkness, my old friend is about people that have been kept in the dark and they're telling the darkness that they are experiencing something new in their vision. They (the awakened/aware ones) planted the seeds of truth/Light, and they are just starting to become aware. In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a streetlamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence There are fewer of the awakened, and they feel as if they are alone under the Light of truth, because they refused to by into the lies the dark has been trying to feed them. Then one day they saw a crack in the armor of dark, they saw a opportunity to break the sound of silence. And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share No one dared Disturb the sound of silence And in that moment they saw all of the light workers/star seeds (awakened Ones) telling those that were still asleep the truth/Light, through telepathy those that were sleeping heard and saw the truth/Light in a very subtle way, but yet they couldn't share this Light/truths with anyone for fear of being attacked by those that controlled the sound of silence. They wrote the truth in songs, the truth had to be give covertly as not to disturb the sound of silence (the dark). And when the people became aware of the Light/truth and realized that they had been in darkness the whole time, it really pissed them off. "Fools," said I, "You do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you." But my words like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence They reached out to those still in slumber, trying to give them Light/truths, but they wouldn't open their minds to new truths, instead remained in the sound of silence. And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, "The words of the prophets Are written on the subway walls And tenement halls And whispered in the sounds of silence." The people were so caught up in working hard to pay for all of the things, the boats, cars, electronics, all of the toys that they covet. They couldn't see or hear the truth, they were too distracted by consumerism. The awakened/prophets have been trying to tell them through their songs and poems, and that whisper of Light/truth awakened the people from their slumber and they became ONE. Did you notice the ship sailing into the Light at the end of the studio version?
Just so you know. David Draiman was formally trained as a Cantor (Jewish prayer leader, they sing prayers) throughout his elementary and high school years. He attended 5 different Semite boarding schools, three of which he was Expelled from.
i could listen to him singing this song over and over. and thanks bout time someone listened to a song all the way through and didnt pause. so we get to enjoy it all. thanks you
I'm 66 years old and grew up listening to mostly rock and absolutely love David Draiman's version of this song I had son that loved Disturbed I would listen with him I wish he could have lived to hear David sing this he would have loved it I lost him 9 years ago
I have watched quite of few of these Vocal Coach Reaction videos. You can see the swarm of emotions flow over all of them. This remake triggers every human emotion. Thank you for telling the story again.
I heard somewhere, and I'm not sure how true this is, that Paul Simon heard this version and liked it so much that he essentially said "it's your song now"
I really like the way u critiqued . You did stop the performance every 2 seconds. You actually listened to the entire song to understand its full impact. EXCELLENT.
This Fellow is like NO OTHER! There is no criticism! How dear those who say anything other! AWESOME JUST AWESOME! Simon and Garfunkel should be sooooo proud of their “remake” of such a HREAT SONG I GREW UP TO
I LOVE this song being sang by DISTURBED! He's amazing, his voice makes every word go straight through my heart. I wish I could get a personalized picture and autograph. First heard it while I was watching the Series BLACKLIST! I have favorite songs this one surpasses EVERY song I Love! He & his voice is so INTENSE!!!
This version is so much better than the studio version, but the studio version has awesome visuals that help the viewer to understand the lyrics in an extremely deep way. The original version by Simon and Garfunkle will always be a true classic, but this version ads a degree of depth to the meaning of the lyrics that draws you in and doesn't let go until the very end.
Relentless. Yes. Absolutely. You nailed the description. I am glad you let the performance go on. It made your reaction to it feel authentic. I have seen this hundreds of times and am in awe every time.
Heavy Metal singers can't sing, they said.... David Draiman of Disturbed, "Here, hold my OHHH-WAH-AH-AH-AH!!!"
Thanks I needed that laugh
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LOL!
Best comment ever
😂😂😂 that was epic
Let's just all appreciate the talent of a man who was sick af with the flu and still gave us this performance.
with auto tune helping do not forget...and i m not criticising, he is brillant
@@JPVNG67 He was hella pissed that they put autotune on his mic because he didn't want it lol. He is brilliant I totally agree. :)
I can’t find any reference saying he was sick with the flu during the performance. Only comments on the RUclips videos. Do you know if he said that in an interview somewhere?
@@TheChelseyTyler "The Sound of Silence" got a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance, and it's for your rendition on Conan. What can you tell me about that performance in particular that stood out to you? The fact that I was sick as a dog (laughs). I remember I was definitely fighting something off, but it was a cool experience. Dec 6, 2016
@@JPVNG67 and it was in one little spot. So when they did the video he didn't allow them to use autotune at all. It sounds great, can't really tell the difference myself.
Finally a reaction that doesn't pause every 10 seconds, but actually listens to the whole song and comment... just what I needeed :)
The copyright police get annoyed if you play the whole track without a break, most content creators will pause so it won’t get removed if they stumble across it.
Amen to that millions of times over!!!
THANK YOU for not pausing and yacking all the way through-you are literally one of two (out of 100) that showed some respect.♥
Cheers, from Toronto ☮ Subscribed.
Abso bloody lutely!
@@marklinford145 I didnt consider that. Thanks for your imput.
I am a 6'5", 270lb manly man... this version brought me to tears.
It reminds me of a hymn.
same with me. 6'3" 275lb truck driver and I've teared up more than once listening to this.
This is a jarring, visceral presentation.
Amazing
Same weight 3 inches shorter...I would argue you are dead inside if you truly LISTEN not hear this song and it doesn't evoke something in you. Something. It simply must or I believe ya have a problem.
It's not about the size of your body, it's about the size of your heart.
This is not a song we hear, this is a song you feel, a song your soul feels !
Classically trained as a Cantor! Which is why he can add that growl/rasp but it is fully supported, you can literally hear the notes under that sound, it isn’t just a scream. He is one of the top male vocalists, he is just not that well known because people do not understand the importance of Disturbed as a band.
If cantors growled like that , I would go back to Shul
Imagine going to Conan and being witness to the single best live performance of the single best cover of any song, ever. Amazing.
Not saying which is better but also check out Heart (with Jason Bonham on drums) doing a cover of “Stairway to Heaven” at the Kennedy Center Honors.
The official video for “Sound of Silence” by Disturbed is so emotional when I watch and hear it! In my opinion, they’re both the best covers, along with Johnny Cash “Hurt”.
David Draiman...one of the best male vocalist's on the planet! Can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor to awesome rasp and grit and back again on a dime!! Amazing voice control and so soulful and powerful ! His range is also to die for! He's got it ALL !! Great reaction Pete!
If the hair on your arms doesn't stand up and you don't get goosebumps, you are no longer alive. Great song and a great voice.
FYI. he had the flu that night.. and he was seated the whole time. Trained in his youth as a cantor. Through his career has trained on his fry with Melissa Cross. One of the best rock/metal vocalists of the last 20 years! Thanks for reacting.
Yea, David was only on his A- game that night. lol His bad night is better than most people's best nights. lol
He was also pissed that they turned on auto tune. Within the first minute to minute and a half you can see him give the side eye to the sound guy when he turned it on.
He said in an interview that he hasn’t been that angry in years.
He was a cantor?!? Why can’t he be a cantor at my synagogue 🕍!!
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Yea he was definitely down with the sickness, i'm never going to be sorry for saying that.
Disturbed's version of this song is so unbelievably powerful - it's mind blowing how powerful it is honestly. When the rage builds and you feel it.. it's just WOW
the simon and garfunkel version was a warning to society and david said he sang this cover from a perspective of anger at society for failing to heed the warning from the original song... paul simon said he cried when he heard them sing this on conan then called david to tell him thanks and how much it moved him
I grew up hearing the Simon and Garfunkel version but never really paid attention to the lyrics, it was a bit of a jolly tinkling song. The first time I heard this version I got goosebumps and really paid attention! It's a beautiful version, passionate, strong and so heartfelt.. I've watched hundreds of reactions..I still get goosebumps every single time!
Same & same! This version was the first time I listened to the words & appreciated the amazing writing of S&F. I can listen to this song over & over & have started obsessing over the reactions of others. Not one negative comment in the bunch.
@@mfar3016 exactly the same here. 2 days straight of reactions and i'm still overwhelmed each time i hear it. I love seeing the reactions of others. It really makes you feel something
Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning.
Disturbed's version is the rage that the warning wasn't heeded...
Me too! Still have the vinyl!
Me too
Can you imagine being in the audience and hearing that live? You'd never forget that.
Yes it would've been an amazing experience. Once in a lifetime. Thank you for watching
Paul Simon said that this song belongs to them now. He added it to his playlist.
Internet myth. That was Trent Reznor to Johnny Cash after his version or 'Hurt'.
Paul Simon said it was amazing and shared it on his own social media - nothing more, nothing less.
No Simon did not. Huge distortion of facts, but you're not the only one who is mistaken.
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Thank you.
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You are surely correct in what you said, however, everyone who has ever listened to this version entirely captured the meaning and emotion of the time and made it ever more relevant. The fact that Paul Simon didn’t say it was far superior to their version shows his arrogance and ego. Imo of course... and seemingly everyone else on the planet 😆
@@insearchofthetruth2843 Well, I know a few people that either vastly prefer the original or simply don't like this version at all, so I think you're letting your personal perspective get the better of you.
I love the original, but Disturbeds version gives me chills every time I hear it.
I have been a huge Disturbed fan for years before they released this cover. We all knew what a great vocalist David was, but I was floored, as were you, when I heard this beautifully sung cover. To get a feel for why I was floored listen to the explicit lyric video of Down With the Sickness by Disturbed. You will not believe it is the same singer and band.
Yes, this homage to Sound of Silence is nothing like the usual Disturbed sound. They knocked it out if the park! They nailed me 3 times with this song. I pre- ordered the CD and it blew me away. Then again with the beautiful music video. 3rd time live on Conan.
@@deed5811 the version of the duet with Myles Kennedy is great as well
I went into this song already ready to write it off. Disturbed was not allowed in my house…ask my sister who lost her CD player for a month after getting caught with it. 😂 I never much appreciated that style of music. At all. Was I ever proved SO wrong. The sound of Silence is a favorite of my fathers and he considers it absolute perfection. I didn’t realize how much that song could be enhanced by such a different approach but with so much respect for the original. Absolutely loved this.
Normal person: “Wow, David has such a beautiful voice.” *googles David Draiman* OOOOO WA AH AH AH
I really appreciated the fact that you didn't interrupt the song like so many others have when judging this song, Disturbed are the best band on the Planet, David Draiman is a god
Oh, yes! Thank you for not interrupting while he was in this song! This music is so stellar, I get chills every time I hear this. You really should watch and listen to the official music video. It is such a masterpiece!
Thank you! And thank you for watching. Yes it is a masterpiece. Stay safe
David had a terrible cold that night but he insisted on going through with it.
If you haven't seen the official video, treat yourself to gorgeous black and white images that go perfectly with the lyrics.
When I heard this song at the first time I was full with tears. Just because it was so brilliant and powerful ❤️
I remember my 3rd or so listen, I had tears streaming down my face because of how beautiful the song and vocals were.
David is a classically trained musician that chose to use his instrument in heavy metal. His inturpritation of the song is musical art at its finest.
I grew up listening to and loving the S&G version, but I saw this the night it was broadcast and I got goosebumps and was almost in tears by the end of the performance. I've made it a personal mission to tell as many people as I can about this version of The Sound of Silence .This performance was nominated for a Grammy and I don't know how the lost.
More than just his voice, the craftsmanship is great. There's a lot of restraint. The way he says "songs", both here and in the studio version, is one of the purest, beautiful notes I've ever heard.
Absolutely agreed.
I am 64 and no song or voice has ever touched me like this.omg
the second you showed the goosebumps, I knew you were one of us....those who can feel things that others sadly can't.
Thank you. And thank you for watching. Stay safe
I fell in love with him before I even SAW HIM!!! Incredible range with clarity and easy elevation - he is truly a MASTER of control!!!!!
Thank you for not interrupting this song. You have a new subscriber now!
I know this is unbelievable,
But the official video , is even better!! Aided by wonderful graphics. Superb, on superb!
Thank you for not pausing the video to make comments. You’re the only reactor that I’ve watched who listened in it’s entirety. David Draiman is my new favorite vocalist! I’ve listened to this song dozens of times and get goosebumps each time!
I think everyone who hears this reacts the same way! So incredibly powerful.
Not many listen to this song all the way through before giving their reactions- this was a treat. I've been binging on reaction videos of this band's performance of this and if you want another treat, watch the official video: the images used are phenomenal.
Thank you! And thank you for watching. Stay safe.
Paul Simon gave his blessing to this version. Paul and Art's version was a warning, Disturbed's version is the anger of a warning not heeded.
His training as a cantor in Israel certainly shows through on this!
Glad I was alive to witness this, I thought nobody could touch my favourite song, I stand corrected 🙏
Thank you for watching. Stay safe.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Simon and Garfunkel from the ‘60’s - grew up with this song!!!!
I see others have mentioned that he was sick that night. You have to watch the original video version.... he's so powerful. And with the vision of the video it is even more elevated
I agree. Everyone needs to see the official video to get the full impact of not only David's vocals but the power of the images in the video. Love this version just as much as I loved the original by S&G back in the 60's. :)
Watching you at the start showing your goosebumps... I said to myself "Oh, he has no idea what's coming!" It's such a visceral performance that the first time you hear it you have no way to prepare. All done live while sick. Phenomenal. Seeing you get so emotionally latched into it so quickly was wonderful.
I can’t believe that you hadn’t heard the original by Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe I’m just old. LOL. I love this version of the song. They were such a high pitched singer and he takes it to the dungeon. Hauntingly beautiful!!!
Course I've heard the original version. I hadn't heard the disturbed version. Much love and greetings from Melbourne Australia
what shocks most people is that he was fairly ill when he did this live ... he had a flu ! ... he still managed to pull it off .. the film clip "non live" version is stil my fav .... he reaches in so much deeper and uses his sublime control and articulation of voice to an extreme .... hes very special in the voice and control that he has and will be one of the names forever more along side only a hand full of others with such tallents
Maybe people will pay attention this time. They didn't pay last time
Thomas, my dear, NAAAH.
Unfortunately society has been worshipping the neon god for too long. Considering how much money is cycled through it, we couldn't do much and still have society be the way it is.
Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and Disturbs version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like a rollercoaster ride, slowly brings you to the top, then crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction, & I still get goosebumps, & I have heard this over at least a hundred times!!!
And the Pentatonix cover expressed hope that it isn't too late and will be averted.
Thank you for not iinterupting the song every couple minutes. It's a beautiful song. I could listen to him sing forever. Awesome, powerful and beautiful voice. Thanks again.
Thank you and greetings from Melbourne Australia!
I hope things are well with you. Take care.
WOW.... the first word people say at the end of this song when they hear it for the first time... I only like and subscribe if I hear it and I have subbed to almost 99% of them lol... you were close (Woah) but close enough so I subbed... Great honest reaction. Great cover with a voice on loan from God... Disturbed has matured into what you will find is an exceptional group... enjoy as I enjoyed ...
Thank you. And greetings from Melbourne Australia🙇🏻♂️
There is a haunting beauty to davids voice when he wants there to be. This was so different from what he and his band usually do that he didn't even know if his band mates would be on board. Thankfully they were or we would have been deprived of this beautiful cover of an already deeply meaningful song.
This is my favorite rendition of this song. His interpretation truly brings out the true meaning of the lyrics. Simon & Garfunkel sang to alarm us, he sang to give us a final warning. You should watch their music video version. It is as beautiful as it is haunting.
Greetings from Melbourne Australia
I will dare to say that I prefer this to Simon and Garfunkel's version
Yes agreed!!!!
I definitely do.
100% yes
Simon himself praised this version.
So does Paul Simon!
I’ve subbed because I loved your genuine, well thought out and informative reaction BUT also because you didn’t stop the song 20 times and destroy our listening experience. 💜🤘🏿💜
Absolutely agree 100000 %
🎯
Probably the absolute best version of this song ever done, freaking awesome job
Scary talent...no effort whatsoever...a voice from the heavens.....❤️❤️❤️❤️
I can’t get enough of this song! Then I watched so many reactions focusing on the reactors face and you know the moment in which they got soul touched just like me. You would have to be soul dead not to feel it!
Love love love this song (hair standing on end all the time while listening) and love to see peoples' reaction to it!
David was sick with the flu during this performance, and sitting if you noticed.
Says something about his abilities.
He had the covid?
@@ropedb ..No, this performance was in 2016, I believe.
If you think the live version is wow, you should watch the official video. You will really get goosebumps.
Such a strong and powerful voice. This is a stunning version. I was around when it came out in the 60's
On another reaction video someone who was there that night watching the Conan show said the audience was struck still mesmerized and when he stopped singing they did not stop clapping and cheering for well over 5 or 6 minutes they had to be calmed down.
You should also watch the official video. The imagery is stunning.
Your reaction has been my favorite thus far. David doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Much love and greetings from Australia
Such a nice breath of fresh air. A reactor that allows the art and artist to really shine. I've seen way too many reactors who think the goal is to upstage the original artist. Almost every time if we viewers are watching a reaction to a singer... we already freaking know the brilliance that's there! We didn't come to see a 4th year violin student tell us what Heifitz did and didn't get right in one of his performances. (I'm not saying you're the equivalent of that 4th year violin student, but a LOT of reactors are.) If I'm sitting with a friend watching a beautiful sunset... the sunset IS even better if I know my friend is savoring it as much as I am. It's WONDERFUL to enjoy something together.... but if my friend starts giving me a breakdown analysis of the subtle shift in tone from reds to rose's to amber and the dynamic impact of a streak of dark clouds... well I'm probably going to tell her or him, "With all due respect... shut the f¥çk up! Your clumsy, pedantic breakdown is like someone who just came in from the barn with shite all over their boots and starts walking around on my cream colored floor to show me what contrast is all about." For students of music, whether amateur or professional, there is ABSOLUTELY the need to do a breakdown of what was so fantastic... but it should be done at the end, as you so rightly did. During the analysis, intersperse comments with a part of the video that you're referring to, no problem. Just not this p1$$1ng all over the art by constant interruptions the way almost every reactor does. The way you did it Peter was perfect! Just perfect! I have only one criticism, but it's not about you. Get a better mic or mixer, or both. Your loud notes when you were singing were way distorted & blown out. Your comments and timing of those comments were spot on, however.
Thank you very very much for taking the time to comment and give me constructive criticism. Thank you for your praise as well. Thank you for watching. Much love and greetings from Australia. Stay safe
Also please watch “the light” and “hold on to memories” great songs
He was actually sick during this performance... amazing skills
This is my favourite version. David sang this when he was sick and had to be carried off afterwards. Paul Simon was 23 when he wrote this song and it is considered a warning to mankind to listen to the pulse of what was ocurring worldwide. David's version is what will happen if we do not heed the original warning. The power and control of his voice comes from him training to be a cantor, and comes from a long line of cantors.
This mans version makes me FEEL so much emotion within myself!!! Gives me goosebumps!!!!
This is my favorite cover ever 🖤 They also do an amazing cover of Sting’s If I Ever Lose My Faith In You.
Your’s is so far my favorite reaction & u gave respect, letting it play straight thru!!!
The singing is so amazing, I wouldn’t b able to refrain stopping to comment… so thank u for that!!! His voice is like butter to my ears ( no pun ) & equally the lyrics, which I barely never noticed, takes you on a journey!!!! Kudos to Paul Simon 4 these amazing words… I cried the first time I heard this song. Blessing from the 🇺🇸 US
Thank you! And thank you for watching. Stay safe.
Very good reaction indeed, I've only recently found this cover myself.. I prefer this to the original version..
You have fantastic facial expressions! This song will do that to you! Great reaction!
David was very sick during this performance; that's why he was seated. The band was afraid he would pass out while singing. Also the producers decided to through autotune on the mic and when David heard it he was livid! You can watch other live concert performances and see he does not need autotune. You might also like Hold on to Memories and A Reason to Fight by Disturbed. They also do a great cover of Sting's If I Ever Lose my Faith in You.
Absolutely LOVE this version, gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it and also makes me so emotional ❤️❤️
Bravo! Glad this has finally made it down under!
Thank you and big love and greetings from Melbourne Australia
It’s like the song was written for David ❤
'The Light' by Disturbed is there normal sound but the official video will hammer your heart. The official video for 'The Sound of Silence' will hammer your soul. Give both a watch even if you don't do reactions.
Will do. Thank you for watching. Stay safe
My interpretation of this song, revised:
This song is written with two separate people or consciousnesses singing
it. Those that are waking up and those that have been awake for a very
long time. The first, third and fifth verse is sung from the perspective
of the unawakened and the second and forth verse are sung from the
perspective of the awakened.
Hello, darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
Hello, darkness, my old friend is about people that have been kept in
the dark and they're telling the darkness that they are experiencing
something new in their vision. They (the awakened/aware ones) planted
the seeds of truth/Light, and they are just starting to become aware.
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of a streetlamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
There are fewer of the awakened, and they feel as if they are alone
under the Light of truth, because they refused to by into the lies the
dark has been trying to feed them. Then one day they saw a crack in
the armor of dark, they saw a opportunity to break the sound of silence.
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
No one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
And in that moment they saw all of the light workers/star seeds
(awakened Ones) telling
those that were still asleep the truth/Light, through telepathy
those that were sleeping heard and saw the truth/Light in a very subtle
way,
but yet they couldn't share this Light/truths with anyone for fear of
being attacked
by those that controlled the sound of silence.
They wrote the truth in songs, the truth had to be give covertly as not
to disturb the sound of silence (the dark). And when the people became
aware of the
Light/truth and realized that they had been in darkness the whole time,
it really pissed them off.
"Fools," said I, "You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you."
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence
They reached out to those still in slumber, trying to give them
Light/truths, but they wouldn't open their minds to new truths, instead
remained in the sound of silence.
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, "The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence."
The people were so caught up in working hard to pay for all of the
things, the boats, cars, electronics, all of the toys that they covet.
They couldn't see or hear the truth, they were too distracted by
consumerism. The awakened/prophets have been trying to tell them through
their songs and poems, and that whisper of Light/truth awakened the
people from their slumber and they became ONE. Did you notice the ship
sailing into the Light at the end of the studio version?
WOW! Thank you for your insight and thank you for watching. Stay safe.
One of the few interviewers that let it run through through to end before reacting. Awesome.
Thank you thank you
Goosebumps within the 1st two lines...just wait
The Garfunkel version was for us school kids to dance to. This version is to listen to and absorb. Love it. Listened 100 times so far. Lol
Just so you know. David Draiman was formally trained as a Cantor (Jewish prayer leader, they sing prayers) throughout his elementary and high school years. He attended 5 different Semite boarding schools, three of which he was Expelled from.
i could listen to him singing this song over and over. and thanks bout time someone listened to a song all the way through and didnt pause. so we get to enjoy it all. thanks you
Thank you for watching. Stay safe
I'm 66 years old and grew up listening to mostly rock and absolutely love David Draiman's version of this song I had son that loved Disturbed I would listen with him I wish he could have lived to hear David sing this he would have loved it I lost him 9 years ago
My condolences. It sounds like you have great memories of your son. Hold those close to your heart. Massive love
I tear up every time I watch it, so powerful and emotional and bravo to u for playing it straight through without pausing it👏👏👏
I have watched quite of few of these Vocal Coach Reaction videos. You can see the swarm of emotions flow over all of them. This remake triggers every human emotion. Thank you for telling the story again.
I heard somewhere, and I'm not sure how true this is, that Paul Simon heard this version and liked it so much that he essentially said "it's your song now"
You felt it right away. Same as me. But I have been listening to Disturbed for 2 decades.
I really like the way u critiqued . You did stop the performance every 2 seconds. You actually listened to the entire song to understand its full impact. EXCELLENT.
Thank you! Have a fantastic 2023
You are the first vocal coach to see this the way I do,I love your breakdown of the way he works his voice
Thank you. And greetings from Melbourne Australia.
SUBSCRIBED!! THANK YOU for not interrupting the performance for analytics, and respecting the performer. THAT is a true reaction video.
Thank you. And thank you for watching
This Fellow is like NO OTHER! There is no criticism! How dear those who say anything other! AWESOME JUST AWESOME! Simon and Garfunkel should be sooooo proud of their “remake” of such a HREAT SONG I GREW UP TO
I love the zero interruptions and just watching you react… epic… Thank you!🙏🏼💕
You, my friend, have a 100% of my respect for not stopping the song and actually Listening to the whole thing till the end keep it up love your work
Thank you, and thank you for watching
He makes you feel the song.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
I LOVE this song being sang by DISTURBED! He's amazing, his voice makes every word go straight through my heart. I wish I could get a personalized picture and autograph. First heard it while I was watching the Series BLACKLIST! I have favorite songs this one surpasses EVERY song I Love! He & his voice is so INTENSE!!!
Much love and greetings from Australia!!
I had the extreme pleasure of seeing them live a few years ago. Definitely one of the best concerts I have ever been to!
He had a cold... Yet, still knocked it out of the park!...
This version is so much better than the studio version, but the studio version has awesome visuals that help the viewer to understand the lyrics in an extremely deep way. The original version by Simon and Garfunkle will always be a true classic, but this version ads a degree of depth to the meaning of the lyrics that draws you in and doesn't let go until the very end.
He was actually sick during this performance. Still sounds great. You should react to their actual video. Love both videos.
That's a great idea. I'll do that. Thank you for watching and your suggestion.
Relentless. Yes. Absolutely. You nailed the description. I am glad you let the performance go on. It made your reaction to it feel authentic. I have seen this hundreds of times and am in awe every time.
Pity you didn't do the official music video! Give it a go sometime! You'll love it!
Hes classically trained to be Cantor. He's amazing, my favorite ever!!