if you know how David Draiman sounds normally you will be able to hear that he is sick, but he is such a professional he still sang it beautifully. a real trooper.
It gets me the same way that the unplugged version of Pearl Jams Black- dang these amazing guys who do this stuff while ill and still sound amazing. -I do agree that you can hear that he was ill if you are familiar with his voice but it works...
He's a master (He trained as a canter), but the show's producers turned on autotune without his permission (Conan apologized for it). This is an absolute masterpiece of a performance. Paul Simon wrote a warning for us in the 60s... and David Draiman screams in frustration that we ignored it.
Thank you! I've watched both of your reactions-on the official video and the live version-and I must say it's one of the best reactions to this song I've seen so far (and I've probably seen about 100 of them). I've noticed that, for some mysterious reason, Disturbed's The Sound of Silence resonates especially deeply with men over 40 and 50, like myself. I still get tears in my eyes even after the 200th listen, and I love what this song does to me.
They used auto tune in a small part because he was suffering from a cold when he did this performance and he was pissed, he didn't want them to do that.
Yeah he wasn't very happy about the auto tune. The producers didn't think he could hit the high note so they did it. He always said he wants his songs to sound the same live or recorded. Just a beautiful voice! I got so excited watching your reaction it gave me chills . and teary eyed as I always get lol
The producers added the auto tune with out his permission. He was not happy. It was only on a few notes , he was sick and the producers were afraid he couldn’t hit the high notes. They were wrong BTW
@@larryshair Yes, apparently he was so cross about the producers doing that, instead of talking with Conan afterwards, he walked out! He's been quoted as saying that he HATES autotune, and never uses it!
Larry I know you’ve done Disturbed twice already but there’s one more that I AM BEGGING 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to check out Its Disturbed sound of silence feat Myles Kennedy
ABSOLUTELY loved your reactions! My favourite between the two is the Conan version for all the same vocal reasons that you stated. I have not been able to hear this version without tears. The sheer masterly of his control puts me in awe of him. Knowing he was sick that day makes it even more incredible (and no, he DIDN'T need the auto tune they stuck in.) The S &G version was a warning, this is the reaction to the fact that it was unheeded. Also, a comment I read elsewhere said "God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon and David answered, 'Yes, please!'". Best explanation I ever heard for his voice!
@@larryshair He is also trained in opera, that is why he is impeccable at reaching those different tones and the richness in his voice, he is truly a GOD at singing
I’ve loved the original Simon and Garfunkel version since I was a child in the 60’s and avoided listening to this version for years as i thought nothing could touch the original. More fool me. This version is MAGICAL and I love it, what a talent ❤️.
Paul Simon wrote an email to David Draiman when he saw this on Conan. "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." David replied with the following; "Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words. We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful."
To be honest, I like this one the most, original comes second and pentatonix the least. I generally like their covers, but this one felt underwhelming.
I just wanted to add since after scanning some responses that David was classically trained in Israel as a Cantor. His vocals are amazing because of it and can go fromm those deep baritone to high tenor without strain. Add in the vocal grit and fry and well... honestly this is my favorite version of the song and Paul Simon even said the song is his now. I am a tough Ole battle hardened firefighter and this song brings tears to my eyes and chokes me up every time.
For any who have seen Disturbed live, David Draiman is always a rare treat. His vocals are on point, and he sounds as good live as he does in his recorded versions. He is a perfectionist and doesn't disappoint his audience with substandard vocals. The guy is so gifted and his range is mind blowing.
S&G in all actuality get credit as song writers for this song. This is my opinion only…. David and Disturbed knocked it out i out if the park!!! Paul Simon even promoted and put it in his social media.
The guitar player for the band really wanted to do this song, when he approached David he said he didn’t know if he could slide up so many octaves like that, he went into the studio and practiced and got it down. And was proud of himself he could do it, the fact the producers of the show slipped in the auto tune without his knowledge due to the fact that it got out that he had a slight cold he felt was an insult. He was not happy about it. He’s a trained vocalist he knows what he’s doing.
The guy you're pointing out in the Conan Live version of Disturbed's Sound of Silance is Dan Donegan the Lead Guitar player for Disturbed. And the guy drumming the Timpanis is Mike Wengren the drummer for Disturbed. Super talented musicians, could play just about any genre of music.
His voice kills me on this song. I think it’s nuts that anyone would think their auto tune would be better than anything this guy could do naturally. I’m old and not a acid rocker but I’ve played this song 100s of times. The hair on my arms stand at attention too! Amazing
I watched a vocal coach react to this masterpiece. She commented on his choice to sing on the n instead of the vowel on silence, stating that it gave it a darker sound to match the dark meaning of the song. Hope that makes sense. She also caught the auto tune. Love your reactions.❤
i happened to be watching Conan this night and I was just speechless. I love the original, but OMG this is something special. Someone said the Simon & Garfunkel version was a warning, and this is raw anger that nobody paid heed to it.
This version moves me every time I hear it. In my view, Paul Simon’s words were absolutely prophetic. Together, He and Art Garfunkel presented this song to us as a warning, bathed in the honey of their incomparable voices. Now, 60 years on, comes Disturbed. The way they present this song brings us the realization that Paul’s prophecy has come true. “And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made” and “Fool, said I, you do not know. Silence like a cancer grows” also “People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening”. Aren’t we there? We communicate electronically every day. We find love online. We now work from home, shop online and text our family members in the next room. We rarely even call each other any more. We worship our cell phones even when we are face to face with family and friends. I’ve spent entire days where I’ve “talked” to multiple people, yet never used my vocal chords even once. There’s so much more. This brilliant version moves me in ways few songs have.
and then the Pentatonix version is the hope for the future. I saw this in another reaction vid and being curious searched it out and it does very much come across that way. Effervescent, like the arrival of spring.
“People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening” To me, this means something different than you described. This is the political state we're at. In the political realm, every day people talk without really saying anything real. But more importantly, is that people hear what they want to hear. They hear someone's argument and read what they want into it. That's the people hearing without listening.
I learned this recently. In his younger years, Draiman was classically trained as a cantor, who is someone that sings liturgical music and leads prayer in a synagogue.
I read an article after this performance came out and the band was not happy because the TV station added a little bit of Auto-Tune to the final production.
Actually a thing I want to point out what he does that not a lot of singers don't, he keeps his eyes open most of the time. That's what makes this story he's telling so captivating.
As a metalhead, as most of us would I appreciate your willingness to delve into our world and music that makes our souls come alive!. Dave Draiman is incredibly talented and legendary in the music / metal industry.
So I was one of the few lucky people who watched this when it originally aired cus I was a huge Conan fan . And I was excited cus disturbed was on. However this song had not been released yet by them, so no one knew what he was gonna play. I remember mid way through the song just standing in my living room being like what the actual f*** is happening right now. Still to this day I think this is the best performance on any talk show or taped show that has ever aired.
Wow Wow Wow I thought there is no way, can he be as good live as on the video with those unbelievable visuals. But wow, with the orchestra, drums and it being live was just as good in a different way. Love the way you talked through both videos, but your emotion on the first video touched me.
I have listened to.andvwatched this Conan presentation over a 100 times and I can't get enough of it. I love the lights and especially the voice of David. He hypnotizes me every time.
In another reaction video the guy slowed this version down to half speed and was using some software to analyse it. He then explained how the auto-tune becomes obvious when you do that. It's no bad reflection on David. He didn't know they were doing it beforehand and he was a bit congested. He still managed an all round stunning performance with subtle yet dramatic differences to the studio version.
This song is such a treat to my ears, emotions and soul I've listened to this over and over the last few weeks. So beautiful. If there was auto-tune it wasn't by David's request. Perhaps the show did it, but I agree he is the last person that needs it.
As this version was the first confrontation with Disturbed's version of Sound Of Silence, I never felt the urge to check out the musicvideo. It was your reaction to it, that invited me to. Then I also was very impressed with the buildup and the imagery of that video. Still I am always going for the live music prior to the videoimages and studio recordings. And a live version like this is quite rare to begin with. As for the autotune, it was used sparsely because David was sick, he had a cold, I believe. You have a great ear for detail! And when he came in with the first line, you actually hear him fade in on the word 'hello', maybe to make sure he'll hit the right note at once? Thanks for taking the advice many of us gave you to react to this performance. I can't get enough of it.
There is auto tune on this. It was not present for the audience, it was added in post production by the show. They always do that with tv. You can see him doing this completely live at their concerts though and it usually sounds just as good. He did this as a duet with Miles Kennedy a few years back in Houston at a concert and it is phenomenal! The vid is on RUclips. I'd definitely recommend checking that out, it's just amazing
I've seen many Tubers who have disproven the auto-tune theory, but also many that have proven it. So go figure ! At the end of the day, David Draiman had the flu the day of the recording and is a classically trained Cantor, so he can certainly use that voice of his.
I head you say you don’t want to overload on one song from one artist, but there is now a live performance of this with Myles Kennedy singing Garfunkel’s harmony. It’s probably the best version yet. The resonance between the two is something that can’t be of this world, but it is.
You just liked my comment on your original reaction of the official video and I again love your reaction. It’s hard to find the words to describe how this song and specifically this version, makes you feel.
I was at this show.. Huge DISTURBED fan... been going to see them for least 18yrs My teenage son at the time introduced me to it,.. I looooved it but not my husband so took him to first show in Philly and been going ever since... My husband is now a fan lol... My son bought him and I ticket to surprise me for taking him yrs ago... I couldn't sit still in my seat.... We've met them and these guys are nicest group of guys...topnotch David's voice never falters EVERR Glad you enjoyed it please listen to more Have a great day 😊
The guy playing the piano in the live version is the guy carrying the guitar throughout the video version; the guy getting drum out of the tree in the video is the guy playing the timpanis in the live version
I actually find it difficult to compare the two versions. The music video had a LOT to say in the imagery. This live version had a LOT to say based on the music, and the .. "presence" of the band and performer. It's just two amazing takes on exactly the same music, and I definitely like both for what each uniquely offers.
In the Music video the one playing the piano is the one carrying the Guitar. He is Dan Donegan, he is the guitarist/keyboardist of Disturbed. Mike Wengren is the one carrying the drum in the video, he plays drums for Disturb. Their bass player is John Moyer and of coarse the vocalist is David Draiman.
So, the guy playing the piano is Dan Donogan, the bands guitarist. He was carrying the guitar in the video. The guy playing the tympani drums is Mike Wengren, who was reaching for the drum in the video. He's the band's drummer. I didn't read through all the comments, so someone may have already told you that long ago.
David Draiman....an unbelievable voice...whether singing in clear angelic tones or rasp. A voice that is one of the few on the planet that is instantly recognizable. I can't believe his "control" and the amazing tonal qualities of his voice! Loved your reaction to it Larry....was mine also. Try David's latest release "Dead Inside" with guitar diva Nita Strauss. If you haven't already heard it....it'll blow your mind. It's "a bit" heavier than this one....lol. Btw....the "guy playing the piano" is Dan Donegan....Disturbed's guitar player!! ....and yes, is tall guy reaching in video!
I had the pleasure of seeing Disturbed back in 2008, i took my son for his 16th birthday, David is a true professional and awesome vocalist. Wash your mouth out Sir, No auto tune here. I have seen hundreds of rock bands live and my only disappointment was actually Bon Jovi.
He was sick with the flu but performed exceptionally despite it. The show producers auto tuned, he wasn’t consulted about that. Needless to say he wasn’t happy, his voice doesn’t need auto tuning. He’s also got a live concert duet on the Internet without auto tuning and it’s also a brilliant performance 👏👏🎶🎵
Although I have watched the music video several times this is my favorite by far. Thank you for the reaction. The auto tune controversy pops up time and again on all reactions for this particular video. My only reaction is... I don't care one way or the other. It makes no difference to me.
That's definitely the guy from the music video. I've watched this video probably 100 times and never noticed! It's amazing to always be finding something new still
Hello Larry Another setting, another moment, but the same great interpretation - just extraordinary And yet another extraordinary reaction - you are so attentive to detail and so sensitive that it wins me over more and more Be alright. Take care of yourself Big hug from Brazil
Hey Larry, I appreciate not wanting to react to several different live versions of the same song but in this instance there is quite a big difference between a studio version of a song and a live performance
SO glad you took my recommendation! They got a Grammy nom for this and he was very sick! PLEASE react to Roxette. If you're not familiar with them. Listen to your heart is a great one to start with 😉 the lead singer, Marie, passed away on 9 Dec 2019 after a long battle with cancer and a brain tumor. She could sing the phonebook ❤️❤️❤️
Yep...pure visceral joy watching YOUR joy!! Ps no...you are NOT overanalysing!! *Jumps up cheers with Joy!* LOL! LOVE YOUR REACTION! BRILLIANT! And love your take on the visual importance:) XXX XXX
i think the higher notes actually sound MORE angelic in the live version, which adds SO MUCH contrast to the resonance of his deep, low notes. It's incredible. I also think the focus on the N in "silence" is likely a choice because it is a chance to focus on that resonance so very well... I think that if he elongated the "eh" in "ence" instead of elongating the "n", it wouldn't be nearly as gorgeous. This is a guy who really knows his voice.
His tone man....his TONE is freaking ridiculous. And you're not over analyzing the vocal inflections. The way he sings "silennnnnnnnnnnnnnce" gives maximum effect to the delivery. I love it. Now let's talk about that rasp.......😲. Btw, I love how you're all giddy at the end...lol. I was the same way.
11:45 I'm sure the emphasis on the long N of "silence" isn't an accident and is worth you analysing. From what I've seen of vocal coach videos on RUclips, it's pretty common in rock/metal to not have open vowels (as would be preferred in an orchestral choir or something "sileeeeence") and instead emphasise the consonant "silennnnce". They also say that rock/metal vocalists sometimes bare their teeth which helps get the tone across, and this is also true in a long N like this.
I scrolled through some comments and was yet to see the answer to your question. The keyboardist is Disturbed keyboardist and lead guitar in the band, Daniel Donnegan. A brilliant musician. And yes that was him in the video. The drummer is Mike Wengren.
I feel like the video tells the meaning of a world with without music and lack of communication. And the live version brings the beauty of music alive.
David Draiman was very sick at the time he performed this. He does not auto tune. He is classical trained. Just an amazing, muti vocal talented, amazing talent like no other
It's probably answered further down, but the pianist was the guy holding the guitar in the video. The timpanist was the one who took the drum from the tree.
One thing that happened after his performance made history, when their website crashed and the phone was so jammed up , people couldn't call in.over thousand of people wanting to know what just happened here ? It made history. He was sitting down because he had been in the hospital the night before with a high fever. He got out of a sick bed to do this show.paul Simon sent an email and told him that the song was his. And Paul has it as number one on his playlist.
Where David sings, "and the people bowed and prayed to the neon g-d they'd made", I think Draiman's Jewishness comes out especially in those words, since the first time we were liberated from Egypt, some of the people worshipped a golden calf. In this song, they're bowing and praying to a neon g-d. Not much difference.
if you know how David Draiman sounds normally you will be able to hear that he is sick, but he is such a professional he still sang it beautifully. a real trooper.
Sick and still so perfect. What a great guy.
It gets me the same way that the unplugged version of Pearl Jams Black- dang these amazing guys who do this stuff while ill and still sound amazing. -I do agree that you can hear that he was ill if you are familiar with his voice but it works...
No auto tune.. At all
@@bambamsmom7289 the show's sound guy DID used autotune after David had specifically said to NOT do it. David was not a happy camper afterwards.
@@kevinmoore2929 gotcha ♥️
I love how relaxed David is at the beginning. Almost like saying to the audience "Sit and relax, because I'm about to blow your f@ckin mind!"
And I'm so jealous of the audience because they experienced it firsthand... amazing!
He's a master (He trained as a canter), but the show's producers turned on autotune without his permission (Conan apologized for it). This is an absolute masterpiece of a performance. Paul Simon wrote a warning for us in the 60s... and David Draiman screams in frustration that we ignored it.
Thank you! I've watched both of your reactions-on the official video and the live version-and I must say it's one of the best reactions to this song I've seen so far (and I've probably seen about 100 of them). I've noticed that, for some mysterious reason, Disturbed's The Sound of Silence resonates especially deeply with men over 40 and 50, like myself. I still get tears in my eyes even after the 200th listen, and I love what this song does to me.
They used auto tune in a small part because he was suffering from a cold when he did this performance and he was pissed, he didn't want them to do that.
Yes, for that one high note...
In small part?
They had to walk him out and he couldn't stand up... was bed ridden back stage waiting for his slot.
He was very sick.
@@jacobnash7127 they meant for that one high note (small part) in the song 🤷♀️
It’s auto tuned throughout the song, and so is the music video version. There’s analysis of it online.
That's false he had the flu during this performance and is why he's sitting on the stool. He felt if he stood he'd collapse
Yeah he wasn't very happy about the auto tune. The producers didn't think he could hit the high note so they did it. He always said he wants his songs to sound the same live or recorded. Just a beautiful voice! I got so excited watching your reaction it gave me chills . and teary eyed as I always get lol
David is a singer that never needs autotune, it's a blasphemy when aholes ruin the life of David's voice.
@@ptxaholic Yeah. its like, ''HEY, lets put auto tune on Freddie Mercury!''
Wasn't he also sick during this performance? Maybe that can describe the autotune?
@@VirtuousWanderer yeah he was. The band made him sit during the performance also.
@@MacKnight Or on Garth Brooks, Tina Turner, or Michael Jackson.
The tempani drums in this are absolutely everything 😍
The producers added the auto tune with out his permission. He was not happy. It was only on a few notes , he was sick and the producers were afraid he couldn’t hit the high notes. They were wrong BTW
Good back story!
@@larryshair Yes, apparently he was so cross about the producers doing that, instead of talking with Conan afterwards, he walked out! He's been quoted as saying that he HATES autotune, and never uses it!
Larry I know you’ve done Disturbed twice already but there’s one more that I AM BEGGING 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to check out Its Disturbed sound of silence feat Myles Kennedy
ABSOLUTELY loved your reactions! My favourite between the two is the Conan version for all the same vocal reasons that you stated. I have not been able to hear this version without tears. The sheer masterly of his control puts me in awe of him. Knowing he was sick that day makes it even more incredible (and no, he DIDN'T need the auto tune they stuck in.) The S &G version was a warning, this is the reaction to the fact that it was unheeded.
Also, a comment I read elsewhere said "God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon and David answered, 'Yes, please!'". Best explanation I ever heard for his voice!
Thanks Reva! Also, good analogy for his voice!
@@larryshair He is also trained in opera, that is why he is impeccable at reaching those different tones and the richness in his voice, he is truly a GOD at singing
@@larryshair you should do more disturbed reactions, maybe “the light” or “hold on to the memories”, there are alot of amazing songs by Disturbed
I’ve loved the original Simon and Garfunkel version since I was a child in the 60’s and avoided listening to this version for years as i thought nothing could touch the original. More fool me. This version is MAGICAL and I love it, what a talent ❤️.
Paul Simon wrote an email to David Draiman when he saw this on Conan.
"Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks."
David replied with the following;
"Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words. We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful."
@@DefaultFlame Respect ❤️
@@DefaultFlame This gave me goosebumps
To be honest, I like this one the most, original comes second and pentatonix the least. I generally like their covers, but this one felt underwhelming.
@@jl6332 true words my friend 👍
I just wanted to add since after scanning some responses that David was classically trained in Israel as a Cantor. His vocals are amazing because of it and can go fromm those deep baritone to high tenor without strain. Add in the vocal grit and fry and well... honestly this is my favorite version of the song and Paul Simon even said the song is his now. I am a tough Ole battle hardened firefighter and this song brings tears to my eyes and chokes me up every time.
Loved everything you said! 😊 This song gives me goosebumps every time! ❤
I did security detail for him, his wife, and kid. This was during zombie disturbed tour. The man is absolutely amazing in his singing abilities.
Notice the audience didn't make a single sound until the song was over. That in its self speaks volumes of this performance
Nice obvservation!
For any who have seen Disturbed live, David Draiman is always a rare treat. His vocals are on point, and he sounds as good live as he does in his recorded versions. He is a perfectionist and doesn't disappoint his audience with substandard vocals. The guy is so gifted and his range is mind blowing.
The way David looks around at everyone drawing them all in! So hard to believe he was so sick!! Just perfection!!
His operatic training really shows in this performance
I choose the live version too. It’s profound how he showed the world on live tv this brilliant interpretation.
S&G in all actuality get credit as song writers for this song. This is my opinion only…. David and Disturbed knocked it out i out if the park!!! Paul Simon even promoted and put it in his social media.
The guitar player for the band really wanted to do this song, when he approached David he said he didn’t know if he could slide up so many octaves like that, he went into the studio and practiced and got it down. And was proud of himself he could do it, the fact the producers of the show slipped in the auto tune without his knowledge due to the fact that it got out that he had a slight cold he felt was an insult.
He was not happy about it.
He’s a trained vocalist he knows what he’s doing.
The guy you're pointing out in the Conan Live version of Disturbed's Sound of Silance is Dan Donegan the Lead Guitar player for Disturbed. And the guy drumming the Timpanis is Mike Wengren the drummer for Disturbed. Super talented musicians, could play just about any genre of music.
His voice kills me on this song. I think it’s nuts that anyone would think their auto tune would be better than anything this guy could do naturally. I’m old and not a acid rocker but I’ve played this song 100s of times. The hair on my arms stand at attention too! Amazing
This performance is exemplary…absolutely mesmerising. David Draiman is in a league of his own.
I watched a vocal coach react to this masterpiece. She commented on his choice to sing on the n instead of the vowel on silence, stating that it gave it a darker sound to match the dark meaning of the song. Hope that makes sense. She also caught the auto tune. Love your reactions.❤
Thanks Mitzi!!
Yeah there was a small amount of auto tune and from what I understand, he was not happy.
@@Devil_Storm yes! Her had the flu and they were worried he wouldn't stay on pitch. He was not happy!
If you go back to the original, Simon and Garfunkel always held on the n as well, I'm sure it's an homage as much as anything.
The Charismatic Voice?
I've heard someone talking about the "N" too, maybe her?
It's the way he softens on "halls" in "tenement halls" in the live version that really makes it for me. Just, damn.
i happened to be watching Conan this night and I was just speechless. I love the original, but OMG this is something special. Someone said the Simon & Garfunkel version was a warning, and this is raw anger that nobody paid heed to it.
The production did the autotune, David went beserk when he heard this. When David did this song he was ill . I cried at the last part ! OMG !!
Somewhere out there, there's a synagogue crying for David to come to them!
This version moves me every time I hear it. In my view, Paul Simon’s words were absolutely prophetic. Together, He and Art Garfunkel presented this song to us as a warning, bathed in the honey of their incomparable voices. Now, 60 years on, comes Disturbed. The way they present this song brings us the realization that Paul’s prophecy has come true. “And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made” and “Fool, said I, you do not know. Silence like a cancer grows” also “People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening”. Aren’t we there? We communicate electronically every day. We find love online. We now work from home, shop online and text our family members in the next room. We rarely even call each other any more. We worship our cell phones even when we are face to face with family and friends. I’ve spent entire days where I’ve “talked” to multiple people, yet never used my vocal chords even once. There’s so much more.
This brilliant version moves me in ways few songs have.
and then the Pentatonix version is the hope for the future. I saw this in another reaction vid and being curious searched it out and it does very much come across that way. Effervescent, like the arrival of spring.
“People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening”
To me, this means something different than you described. This is the political state we're at.
In the political realm, every day people talk without really saying anything real. But more importantly, is that people hear what they want to hear. They hear someone's argument and read what they want into it. That's the people hearing without listening.
I learned this recently. In his younger years, Draiman was classically trained as a cantor, who is someone that sings liturgical music and leads prayer in a synagogue.
I read an article after this performance came out and the band was not happy because the TV station added a little bit of Auto-Tune to the final production.
Actually a thing I want to point out what he does that not a lot of singers don't, he keeps his eyes open most of the time. That's what makes this story he's telling so captivating.
As a metalhead, as most of us would I appreciate your willingness to delve into our world and music that makes our souls come alive!. Dave Draiman is incredibly talented and legendary in the music / metal industry.
Disturbed and Myles Kennedy played in Houston Texas live The sound of silence
So I was one of the few lucky people who watched this when it originally aired cus I was a huge Conan fan . And I was excited cus disturbed was on. However this song had not been released yet by them, so no one knew what he was gonna play. I remember mid way through the song just standing in my living room being like what the actual f*** is happening right now. Still to this day I think this is the best performance on any talk show or taped show that has ever aired.
Facts!
Wow Wow Wow I thought there is no way, can he be as good live as on the video with those unbelievable visuals. But wow, with the orchestra, drums and it being live was just as good in a different way. Love the way you talked through both videos, but your emotion on the first video touched me.
I have listened to.andvwatched this Conan presentation over a 100 times and I can't get enough of it. I love the lights and especially the voice of David. He hypnotizes me every time.
In another reaction video the guy slowed this version down to half speed and was using some software to analyse it. He then explained how the auto-tune becomes obvious when you do that. It's no bad reflection on David. He didn't know they were doing it beforehand and he was a bit congested.
He still managed an all round stunning performance with subtle yet dramatic differences to the studio version.
This song is such a treat to my ears, emotions and soul I've listened to this over and over the last few weeks. So beautiful. If there was auto-tune it wasn't by David's request. Perhaps the show did it, but I agree he is the last person that needs it.
A Disturbed song with great meaning, react to “Hold on to Memories”.
Love that one
That will be played at my funeral
I played it at my mom's funeral
If you think this song is amazing go to the second album there is a song called The Darkness
Love that song!!!
As this version was the first confrontation with Disturbed's version of Sound Of Silence, I never felt the urge to check out the musicvideo. It was your reaction to it, that invited me to. Then I also was very impressed with the buildup and the imagery of that video. Still I am always going for the live music prior to the videoimages and studio recordings. And a live version like this is quite rare to begin with. As for the autotune, it was used sparsely because David was sick, he had a cold, I believe. You have a great ear for detail! And when he came in with the first line, you actually hear him fade in on the word 'hello', maybe to make sure he'll hit the right note at once?
Thanks for taking the advice many of us gave you to react to this performance. I can't get enough of it.
This will always be my favorite version. I love how the drums are more prominent here than the music video.
All the goosebumps no matter how many times I watch this performance.
There is auto tune on this. It was not present for the audience, it was added in post production by the show. They always do that with tv. You can see him doing this completely live at their concerts though and it usually sounds just as good. He did this as a duet with Miles Kennedy a few years back in Houston at a concert and it is phenomenal! The vid is on RUclips. I'd definitely recommend checking that out, it's just amazing
I've seen many Tubers who have disproven the auto-tune theory, but also many that have proven it. So go figure !
At the end of the day, David Draiman had the flu the day of the recording and is a classically trained Cantor, so he can certainly use that voice of his.
I need to second the Myles Kennedy suggestion. Their duet is incredible, and I’d love to hear your take on it.
Just gut wrenching! Unbelievable!! Bravo...Tears flowing
The guy pulling out the drum (which was actually a Timpani) is Mike Wengren, who does drums, percussion, backing vocals, and programming
I head you say you don’t want to overload on one song from one artist, but there is now a live performance of this with Myles Kennedy singing Garfunkel’s harmony. It’s probably the best version yet. The resonance between the two is something that can’t be of this world, but it is.
David's grandfather, father, and himself were all trained Cantors.
You just liked my comment on your original reaction of the official video and I again love your reaction. It’s hard to find the words to describe how this song and specifically this version, makes you feel.
the most astonishing thing about this performance that not many realize is ... he was singing all of that SITTING xD
And sick
I was at this show.. Huge DISTURBED fan... been going to see them for least 18yrs
My teenage son at the time introduced me to it,.. I looooved it but not my husband so took him to first show in Philly and been going ever since... My husband is now a fan lol... My son bought him and I ticket to surprise me for taking him yrs ago... I couldn't sit still in my seat.... We've met them and these guys are nicest group of guys...topnotch David's voice never falters EVERR Glad you enjoyed it please listen to more Have a great day 😊
I get it. In the video, the images told the story, but in the live version, it's his voice and the instruments that did. Both equally amazing.
Wow I really love your reaction! I found this band at 57 years old. What a voice. Gives me goosebumps every time. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
The guy playing the piano in the live version is the guy carrying the guitar throughout the video version; the guy getting drum out of the tree in the video is the guy playing the timpanis in the live version
I actually find it difficult to compare the two versions. The music video had a LOT to say in the imagery. This live version had a LOT to say based on the music, and the .. "presence" of the band and performer. It's just two amazing takes on exactly the same music, and I definitely like both for what each uniquely offers.
EXACTLY!
In the Music video the one playing the piano is the one carrying the Guitar. He is Dan Donegan, he is the guitarist/keyboardist of Disturbed. Mike Wengren is the one carrying the drum in the video, he plays drums for Disturb. Their bass player is John Moyer and of coarse the vocalist is David Draiman.
Had to share the Simon and Garfunkel, Pentatonix and this Disturb version with my kids. All beautiful versions. Love this
One of the best live performances I've ever seen
So, the guy playing the piano is Dan Donogan, the bands guitarist. He was carrying the guitar in the video. The guy playing the tympani drums is Mike Wengren, who was reaching for the drum in the video. He's the band's drummer. I didn't read through all the comments, so someone may have already told you that long ago.
I couldn't imagine what it must've felt like to experience that in person. My God.
David Draiman....an unbelievable voice...whether singing in clear angelic tones or rasp. A voice that is one of the few on the planet that is instantly recognizable. I can't believe his "control" and the amazing tonal qualities of his voice! Loved your reaction to it Larry....was mine also. Try David's latest release "Dead Inside" with guitar diva Nita Strauss. If you haven't already heard it....it'll blow your mind. It's "a bit" heavier than this one....lol. Btw....the "guy playing the piano" is Dan Donegan....Disturbed's guitar player!! ....and yes, is tall guy reaching in video!
I had the pleasure of seeing Disturbed back in 2008, i took my son for his 16th birthday, David is a true professional and awesome vocalist. Wash your mouth out Sir, No auto tune here. I have seen hundreds of rock bands live and my only disappointment was actually Bon Jovi.
Everythime i have seen him live he was beautiful
He was sick with the flu but performed exceptionally despite it. The show producers auto tuned, he wasn’t consulted about that. Needless to say he wasn’t happy, his voice doesn’t need auto tuning. He’s also got a live concert duet on the Internet without auto tuning and it’s also a brilliant performance 👏👏🎶🎵
Even better than the studio recording!! 👏👏👏
Both versions are absolutely wonderful in their own ways. The video tells an amazing story, and this one shows amazing emotion and vocal control.
He had the flu when he did this and still went on to do a fantastic performance.
I just commented on the first video you did of this song that this was my favorite version.....and here you are reacting to it. You the GOAT.
Although I have watched the music video several times this is my favorite by far. Thank you for the reaction.
The auto tune controversy pops up time and again on all reactions for this particular video. My only reaction is... I don't care one way or the other. It makes no difference to me.
That's definitely the guy from the music video. I've watched this video probably 100 times and never noticed! It's amazing to always be finding something new still
Hello Larry
Another setting, another moment, but the same great interpretation - just extraordinary
And yet another extraordinary reaction - you are so attentive to detail and so sensitive that it wins me over more and more
Be alright. Take care of yourself
Big hug from Brazil
I heard that David is a trained Canter.
Amazing!
***Cantor***
I get goosebumps every time i hear this. I love it.
David is such a professional he took over 70 takes to make this masterpiece happen, even tho he was sick😁
another pure and genuine reaction, love love love❤😍
Hey Larry, I appreciate not wanting to react to several different live versions of the same song but in this instance there is quite a big difference between a studio version of a song and a live performance
David was running a fever of over 102 and yet he delivered!
Every time that I need a cathartic cry.....
SO glad you took my recommendation! They got a Grammy nom for this and he was very sick! PLEASE react to Roxette. If you're not familiar with them. Listen to your heart is a great one to start with 😉 the lead singer, Marie, passed away on 9 Dec 2019 after a long battle with cancer and a brain tumor. She could sing the phonebook ❤️❤️❤️
Yep...pure visceral joy watching YOUR joy!!
Ps no...you are NOT overanalysing!!
*Jumps up cheers with Joy!* LOL!
LOVE YOUR REACTION!
BRILLIANT!
And love your take on the visual importance:) XXX
XXX
Thanks so much for your kind words!!!
i think the higher notes actually sound MORE angelic in the live version, which adds SO MUCH contrast to the resonance of his deep, low notes. It's incredible. I also think the focus on the N in "silence" is likely a choice because it is a chance to focus on that resonance so very well... I think that if he elongated the "eh" in "ence" instead of elongating the "n", it wouldn't be nearly as gorgeous. This is a guy who really knows his voice.
I loved you review. Out of all I watched you explained the video and the music and it was actually one I enjoyed
His tone man....his TONE is freaking ridiculous. And you're not over analyzing the vocal inflections. The way he sings "silennnnnnnnnnnnnnce" gives maximum effect to the delivery. I love it.
Now let's talk about that rasp.......😲.
Btw, I love how you're all giddy at the end...lol. I was the same way.
You're correct. The visuals of the video deliver the message of the song better obviously. You go on an emotional rollercoaster with the video.
SUCH an incredible version!
11:45 I'm sure the emphasis on the long N of "silence" isn't an accident and is worth you analysing. From what I've seen of vocal coach videos on RUclips, it's pretty common in rock/metal to not have open vowels (as would be preferred in an orchestral choir or something "sileeeeence") and instead emphasise the consonant "silennnnce". They also say that rock/metal vocalists sometimes bare their teeth which helps get the tone across, and this is also true in a long N like this.
This performance is beyond words, a true master of his craft delivering an absolute musical masterpiece! Truly outstanding!
David Draiman was fighting a bad cold or flew during this performance and when he found out they used auto-tune he was very angry
I scrolled through some comments and was yet to see the answer to your question. The keyboardist is Disturbed keyboardist and lead guitar in the band, Daniel Donnegan. A brilliant musician. And yes that was him in the video. The drummer is Mike Wengren.
this song is still a hidden gem that many people still havent stumbled upon
I feel like the video tells the meaning of a world with without music and lack of communication. And the live version brings the beauty of music alive.
David is a trained Cantor, thus the beautiful but powerful voice.
David Draiman was very sick at the time he performed this. He does not auto tune. He is classical trained. Just an amazing, muti vocal talented, amazing talent like no other
Love this song and this version...
Love from Texas,
Robin Cartwright
Paul Simon heard this cover and he said it's the best he's ever heard he's going to put it on his playlist on his phone
An the most amazing thing here is he was sick while singing.
And yes you're right they're both perfect. And exactly best ring tone dessert island 🏝
It's probably answered further down, but the pianist was the guy holding the guitar in the video. The timpanist was the one who took the drum from the tree.
One thing that happened after his performance made history, when their website crashed and the phone was so jammed up , people couldn't call in.over thousand of people wanting to know what just happened here ? It made history. He was sitting down because he had been in the hospital the night before with a high fever. He got out of a sick bed to do this show.paul Simon sent an email and told him that the song was his. And Paul has it as number one on his playlist.
One of my favorite covers is of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah by Choir! Choir! Choir! 1500 member choir in a warehouse/barn five years ago.
THANK YOU for reacting to this version too! I love this version the best! And, I enjoy your reactions very much!
Thanks so much!
Absolutely brilliant rendition of this song. Love David's voice and the buildup. Such a powerful song! Perfect!
perfect perfect david,the best amazing
Where David sings, "and the people bowed and prayed to the neon g-d they'd made", I think Draiman's Jewishness comes out especially in those words, since the first time we were liberated from Egypt, some of the people worshipped a golden calf. In this song, they're bowing and praying to a neon g-d. Not much difference.