Why are some of these comments so critical??? These kids are 16 years old. They’re not competing for some Hollywood show. Good job, guys, and thank you for posting.
Thank you all for the comments and support, and especially for all the advice and hard comments, they've helped me take my voice to new heights over the past few years!
Get rid of all the background dancers, or whatever they were. And the girl in red, towards the beginning, with the other boy. You don't need all that interpretive dance nonsense, just rely on the power of your voice. The backup singers should stay, their higher voices balance your baritone, but all the people behind you just dancing strangely distract from a bad ass vocalist, who is WAY too good, for being as young as you are. You don't need the fluff, son, you're THAT good, all on your own.
Holy crap! Unbelievably amazing. The original has always been a favorite of mine but this is one of the very few that honor it and belong right beside it. Hope you've kept up singing. The world needs a beautiful voice and spirit to shine through right now!
The choreography and staging added so much. ALL of the participants made this a great performance. This young man understands "showmanship". His voice will keep developing. Keep singing young man.
I'm glad he didn't embellish the way singers do these days. He kept it pure and simple and let his beautiful voice carry the song. The chorus with him are a perfect complement. Absolutely beautiful.!
I’m so glad I watched the video thru to the end before reading the comments. This young man is quite amazing really. The choreography of the backup singers was quite demonstrative, in synch with one another and it was clear they depicted the message the song was meant to deliver. A refreshing and moving video. Loved the timbre of his voice. Well done!
This will always be a memory to share, rejoice and remember. I'm beyond impressed. Beautiful performances by all! This performance is one I listen to quite often. Beautiful. Thank you!
They were all great! Their sign language added to the performance. It was shared to me by someone who loved it. I have watched it over and over. Very Well Done.
Criticism is not warranted by anybody, it is all about the storey being told, this young man and dancing crew, told it to perfection. God bless their performance.
Didn't think anyone would ever begin to compare to disturb's version.........WOW.....Excellent performance!!!@@@@ U have done the impossible!!!! Good luck! God bless!
Amazing how so many pointed out the shortcomings of this performance. Don't let that deter you, great performance by a talented bunch: lead vocals, chorus, AND interpretive dancers!!
I don't think they meant any harm pointing out the imperfections, he's young, at his age, I'd take the pointers, work on it to get better. Constructive criticism is a much maligned learning opportunity nowadays. Like many have said, he's got potential, just needs to polish up a bit.
I came to watch this after seeing an advertisement about this young man, and I’m so glad I did!!! You did an outstanding job as well as the rest of the cast!!! Bravo Bravo!!!
Beautiful rendition of what is already a beautiful cover of a classic song. Much better of a performance than those who think are stars in Hollywood. Keep up the good work.
Today's youth taking on a very big song that they truly cant grasp but still performed well. Big cheers to the students and all their hard work. Well done guys and gals!
Oh My Gosh....If that young man doesn't become a professional singer I will be very sad and disappointed. That was AMAZING....I was in awww...Sure the dancing could have been a little different, but hey they still tried. But Damn that young man can sing. They should send this to David Draiman from Disturbed. I just cant say it enough how I enjoyed listening to this. Good Job everyone.
Just stumbled across this video and wow what a performance. From a young chap with likely self taught vocals has performed a brilliant version of Sound of Silence......... Well done to the full supporting cast.
Forward thinking in that dancers, sign language, a choir and the costumes is ingenious. Reuben sings like an angel, a deep voiced angel. A great performance. Hope he gets a career in music performance.
What an amazing performance!! It's a difficult song to sing and be able to bring enough emotion and he did a beautiful job. Best of luck to him in all of his future endeavors!!
This has become my favorite song of the month on RUclips. I really like the dancers as well, the various groups, dresses, (great freshness, authenticity, charming,) and the contrast of the (esp.) female back up singing. Added to my playlist "See the Main Chance Auditions." Are there any other versions of it online. It seems we're missing a bunch of the dance. Still it's an interesting effect, filling the screen, enticing. Awesome lighting effects! I see there are more performances, videos! Great!
These kids did a great job! The lead, Ruben, did a lovely job singing the Disturbed version of such a wonderful song. I've been a fan of this song since I first heard the Simon and Garfunkel version! Nicely done, guys!
This song has haunted me since S&G first released it. It was on the radio for so many life events and experiences; break-ups, make-ups, the one that got away, miscarriages, and deaths. For whatever reason, this version right now struck a chord deeper than any other. Pardon me while I look for the windshield wiper switch on a Motorola G4. Great job.
The best thing about the Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence is that it brought the genius of Paul Simon to a new audience 50 years after the song was written. It took a lot of guts to tackle this version of the song.
Just saw this for the first time. Usually not a fan of covers on legendary songs like this one...but young man, stunning cover! I'll be watching fir you because you're going to be a star, no doubt!!!❤
Epic! Brought back fond memories of when my daughter was in Show Choir in high school. And to the person who commented that, hopefully, Disney isn't involved, is absolutely correct. My daughter auditioned for them in one of their Show Choir weeks, and they destroyed her dream to sing for them. I regretted not telling her that Disney is not what it seems, but I didn't want to taint her experience.
Spoke with him today. He said if its Gods will, he will make it. Which is very true. I believe he can go far and I have put in a good word to a producer I know. So hopefully. If you know of anyone to help him, pass his video on.
His voice is really really lovely. Hope he's still singing! If not it would be a wasted talent. So beautiful! Also he seems like the stage is his forever home ☺️ You may be really proud of your son!
This song has always evoked a strong emotional response in me.But damn, I'm crying like a baby! This young man is brilliantly performing one of my favorite songs!
Agreed, he doesn't really change pitch that much, very close together, everyone has their own way to "make it there own" but when using disturbed's music to back it, I would have liked to see more vocal range used.
For any whingers "Take a hike" This guy is good specially since he is just 16 and not a professional singer YET....... Respect from someone who knows music and good artist.
That's very impressive. There must be a number of songs that can be reinterpreted along these lines. Lower voice ranges are much undersold! We need to hear more.
Who else is here just from seeing it on snapchat
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Snapchat stories are Absolutely annoying because they do an article on everything. Easier just to google it
Why are some of these comments so critical??? These kids are 16 years old. They’re not competing for some Hollywood show.
Good job, guys, and thank you for posting.
HOLY CRAP THIS KID IS AMAZING!! Someone give him a contract!
Thank you all for the comments and support, and especially for all the advice and hard comments, they've helped me take my voice to new heights over the past few years!
Amazing ..... I can imagine a solo dammmm
You're freaking amazing, anyone who criticized that I'm sure doesn't have half the voice you do!! You killed it great job!!!
Good job young sir.
Get rid of all the background dancers, or whatever they were. And the girl in red, towards the beginning, with the other boy. You don't need all that interpretive dance nonsense, just rely on the power of your voice. The backup singers should stay, their higher voices balance your baritone, but all the people behind you just dancing strangely distract from a bad ass vocalist, who is WAY too good, for being as young as you are. You don't need the fluff, son, you're THAT good, all on your own.
@@specialk9424 I believe it was done for a SCHOOL CONCERT. So yea, that stuff kind of comes with the territory.
Someone get this guy an America's Got Talent application. That was phenomenal!!
Wtf no
Unfortunately, he does not live in the U.S.A. But he does sing when he can at his university.
@@kathybrockman8363 where is he from?
@ellen Yudes60 he is from South Africa
@@KevinVargas-br8qg ??
Cut the Kids some slack folks! These were high school kids! They did a fantastic job! ALL OF THEM!
HATERS..FUCK..EM
People, unfortunately, are just nasty and mean spirited! These kids did such an awesome job!
@@karynm3365 my belief is that it all stems from JEALOUSY
Dancing really sucked
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This is a school production? 😳 Incredibly depicted 😭❤️ This is art 👏
Holy crap! Unbelievably amazing. The original has always been a favorite of mine but this is one of the very few that honor it and belong right beside it. Hope you've kept up singing. The world needs a beautiful voice and spirit to shine through right now!
This is so beautiful I replay this every day.Thank you Ruben.
Well done Ruben and the entire Company, BRAVO!!!
The choreography and staging added so much. ALL of the participants made this a great performance. This young man understands "showmanship". His voice will keep developing. Keep singing young man.
Tears….absolutely beautiful! I’m so impressed!
Beautiful production. Never get tired of watching.
I am still listening and enjoying this in 2021. Great voice!
Thank you for singing and believing in a song that many of us grew up with in this country...
Wow 😳 This performance brought chills. Out-freakin-standing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Speechless 😶
Well done guys, amaizing performance
Great job! Awesome song!
WOW! Blew my socks off! Beautiful, full, rich voice!
I'm glad he didn't embellish the way singers do these days.
He kept it pure and simple and let his beautiful voice carry the song.
The chorus with him are a perfect complement.
Absolutely beautiful.!
I’m so glad I watched the video thru to the end before reading the comments. This young man is quite amazing really. The choreography of the backup singers was quite demonstrative, in synch with one another and it was clear they depicted the message the song was meant to deliver. A refreshing and moving video. Loved the timbre of his voice. Well done!
This will always be a memory to share, rejoice and remember. I'm beyond impressed. Beautiful performances by all! This performance is one I listen to quite often. Beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you! 🙂
Fantastic rendition-especially for teens-Wonderful!!
OMG, what a beautiful voice and rendition!
They were all great! Their sign language added to the performance. It was shared to me by someone who loved it. I have watched it over and over. Very Well Done.
BEAUTIFUL performance!!! Very moving rendition of a classic.
Criticism is not warranted by anybody, it is all about the storey being told, this young man and dancing crew, told it to perfection. God bless their performance.
Did anyone see the kid fall at 1:35?
No but thanks 🤣
😂😂😂😂
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Yes 🤣
Thank you
Wow, this is amazing! Found it very hard to believe he was only 16. Amazing performance!
I love his voice!! We listen to his videos all the time. They are awesome
Didn't think anyone would ever begin to compare to disturb's version.........WOW.....Excellent performance!!!@@@@ U have done the impossible!!!! Good luck! God bless!
Amazing how so many pointed out the shortcomings of this performance. Don't let that deter you, great performance by a talented bunch: lead vocals, chorus, AND interpretive dancers!!
I don't think they meant any harm pointing out the imperfections, he's young, at his age, I'd take the pointers, work on it to get better. Constructive criticism is a much maligned learning opportunity nowadays. Like many have said, he's got potential, just needs to polish up a bit.
What shortcomings? There are none! Only a cranky old SOB could complain about no shortcomings to criticize
Awesome...FABULOUS dance, song choice and young man NAILED IT!
I came to watch this after seeing an advertisement about this young man, and I’m so glad I did!!! You did an outstanding job as well as the rest of the cast!!! Bravo Bravo!!!
Beautiful rendition of what is already a beautiful cover of a classic song. Much better of a performance than those who think are stars in Hollywood. Keep up the good work.
Beautiful voice, so deep for his age... Dancers ahd singers behind fantastic addition... The youth can be so amazing and artistic..
That was very good. I am seeing this now in July of 2023. Thank you.
So cool!! Seriously! Job well done! He did amazingly, but what you can see of the whole show was really great! Loved the harmonies!
Today's youth taking on a very big song that they truly cant grasp but still performed well. Big cheers to the students and all their hard work. Well done guys and gals!
Brilliant. Well done everyone.
Strong voice man, very nice.
What a brilliant voice he has. Surely he'll have a great career ahead of him !
Oh My Gosh....If that young man doesn't become a professional singer I will be very sad and disappointed. That was AMAZING....I was in awww...Sure the dancing could have been a little different, but hey they still tried. But Damn that young man can sing. They should send this to David Draiman from Disturbed. I just cant say it enough how I enjoyed listening to this. Good Job everyone.
I absolutely love disturbed and David Dramen"s rendition of the song. This young man did it justice. Great job!
Just stumbled across this video and wow what a performance. From a young chap with likely self taught vocals has performed a brilliant version of Sound of Silence......... Well done to the full supporting cast.
I think this whole performance was just perfect! I liked the dancing with it and the addition of the other singers!
Forward thinking in that dancers, sign language, a choir and the costumes is ingenious. Reuben sings like an angel, a deep voiced angel. A great performance. Hope he gets a career in music performance.
See Canon no sign language
Great to see and hear young people doing what a lot of us wish we could have or did when we were young, God bless them.
Wow! Inspirational! Such a great, steady, clear voice and wonderful backing vocals.
Your parents couldn't be more proud! Kudos very good quality of baritone. Keep on practicing your talent. Long way to go-yes you can!
Good job, all! I loved it.
Beautiful, I hope he keeps singing, very talented.
I want a cover of him singing this on Spotify so bad
Wow. This boy is going somewhere. But always remember to keep God first in everything you do. God bless you always.
What an amazing performance!! It's a difficult song to sing and be able to bring enough emotion and he did a beautiful job. Best of luck to him in all of his future endeavors!!
Are you shitting me? Amazingly well-done vocals, music, choreography and concept. WOW!
This has become my favorite song of the month on RUclips. I really like the dancers as well, the various groups, dresses, (great freshness, authenticity, charming,) and the contrast of the (esp.) female back up singing. Added to my playlist "See the Main Chance Auditions." Are there any other versions of it online. It seems we're missing a bunch of the dance. Still it's an interesting effect, filling the screen, enticing. Awesome lighting effects! I see there are more performances, videos! Great!
These kids did a great job! The lead, Ruben, did a lovely job singing the Disturbed version of such a wonderful song. I've been a fan of this song since I first heard the Simon and Garfunkel version! Nicely done, guys!
This song has haunted me since S&G first released it. It was on the radio for so many life events and experiences; break-ups, make-ups, the one that got away, miscarriages, and deaths. For whatever reason, this version right now struck a chord deeper than any other. Pardon me while I look for the windshield wiper switch on a Motorola G4. Great job.
The best thing about the Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence is that it brought the genius of Paul Simon to a new audience 50 years after the song was written. It took a lot of guts to tackle this version of the song.
Nothing gets me more tear eyed then when the audience stands up and applauds . Gotta get a heater for all these chills .
ya know, the performance was spot on, the back up kids were great.
Just saw this for the first time. Usually not a fan of covers on legendary songs like this one...but young man, stunning cover! I'll be watching fir you because you're going to be a star, no doubt!!!❤
Epic! Brought back fond memories of when my daughter was in Show Choir in high school. And to the person who commented that, hopefully, Disney isn't involved, is absolutely correct. My daughter auditioned for them in one of their Show Choir weeks, and they destroyed her dream to sing for them. I regretted not telling her that Disney is not what it seems, but I didn't want to taint her experience.
A credit to the singer - awesome! The stage is commendable too - dancing & choreography. Well done!
What a great job! His voice is beautiful! They all did a wonderful job!
He is very talented....great voice! Can’t believe he is only 16.
Incredible. Such talent. He should be getting all kinds of contract offers.
Awesome, can't teach this,real talent all around! Great job kids!
He has a magnificent voice. Definitely worth a very expensive vocal coach.
Wow! What an amazing voice you have! Sounds like an Aussie singer called Dennis Walter. Love it! Thank you
Just why haven't we heard more of this young man? The beautiful timbre of his voice can almost be felt in the air. xx
Spoke with him today. He said if its Gods will, he will make it. Which is very true. I believe he can go far and I have put in a good word to a producer I know. So hopefully. If you know of anyone to help him, pass his video on.
His voice is really really lovely. Hope he's still singing! If not it would be a wasted talent. So beautiful!
Also he seems like the stage is his forever home ☺️
You may be really proud of your son!
Absolutely fantastic job...
What an amazingly beautiful deep voice. If he would sing this this to me I would never ever leave him again.
Great performance.... Love the choir with Ruben... Beautiful and Inspirational..
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This song has always evoked a strong emotional response in me.But damn, I'm crying like a baby! This young man is brilliantly performing one of my favorite songs!
I JUST LOVE THIS GUY SINGING MY FAVOURITE SONG HOPE WE HEAR MIRE FROM HIM
Oh my God, What a Voice with 16 ❤️❤️❤️👍
Great performance. And he looks like Kurt Russel.
Excellent, beautiful voice and voices! Very nice!
I mean, considering he's 16 this is pretty good. Personally, I do prefer Disturbed's cover, but this guy did pretty good.
Nah dude, wednesday morning 3 am all the way
I still think the Simon and Garfunkel is the best.
Agreed, he doesn't really change pitch that much, very close together, everyone has their own way to "make it there own" but when using disturbed's music to back it, I would have liked to see more vocal range used.
Pretty great for 16 just wish he would have put that power behind a few parts like disturbed, that really made the track
I prefer thedooo's cover 😂
Goosebumps! His voice is amazing!
Maravillosa interpretación!!
For any whingers "Take a hike" This guy is good specially since he is just 16 and not a professional singer YET....... Respect from someone who knows music and good artist.
Absolutely beautiful, everyone. Your voice....
I have chills. Excellent performance!
What a voice!
That's very impressive. There must be a number of songs that can be reinterpreted along these lines. Lower voice ranges are much undersold! We need to hear more.
Absolutely fantastic, such a talented lad.
This guys are all very good. Compliments for the amazing performance. Bravo. 👍👍
He sounded absolutely fantastic, thank you Marika
This is awesome...The kids did a great job...
Hope this young man goes on to share his talent!!
Wow what a voice!!!
Good looking kid amazing deep voice. He did this song justice
I have enjoyed listening to Ruben's performance several times now. Thank You for this. GOD BLESS Cheryl in SC
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Was für eine Stimme!!!.......Gänsehaut pur
When the choreographer gets his material from tiktok
This is from 2016 though
I legit thought it was ASL at first and then became disappointed.
Simply beautiful. Thank you!
Handsome young man! Oh, the voice! Great. Dancers, too!