Here's how I see it. The original version of this song was a warning as to where we are headed as a society. Disturbed's version is the anger that we didn't listen to that warning we were given.
Look around, people all looking at their cell phones, texting, talking without speaking, hearing without listening...It was a prophetic song about separation caused by technology.
@@kosys5338 - So what? The Stones made a song in 1964 called 2000 Man that has phrases like these in the lyrics: "My name it is a number, it's on a piece of plastic film" or "I am having an affair with a random computer". ; )
gonoannowhere technology kinda does separate us all because we are all in out own little worlds and if somebody lives near you then what's the point in texting you can say it to their face?
The song means everyone is to busy caught up into their own little world and not communicating with each other while the world around them is going to Hell
#legit. I describe it as Simon & Garfunkel did a call to arms in their folksy way. Here comes Disturbed making sure we understand that We Haven't Been Listening.
Wow that's exactly how I feel and it's so true if people would just calm the hell down an speak and listen to each other we could have a much happier would!! But sadly it's just getting worse!
Great reaction. This song means something different to everyone. I played this for my mother while I was sitting with her when we knew she was slipping slowly into dementia and she remembered it. So it spans multiple generations.
Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence was a warning of how the world was doomed if we didn't come together as a people. Disturbed's Sound of Silence was a kick to the crotch because the warning was ignored.
You've got it *exactly* wrong in your first analysis, Steph. The song is lamenting the fact that people *don't* communicate with each other outside their comfort zones anymore. Paul Simon, when he wrote the song, wanted people to communicate with strangers, to form a sense of community. Also, the instruments in the beginning were burning piano keys, a guitar buried in dirt and a drum stuck up in a tree. None of them disintegrated; what you saw was a shot of the dirt falling away from the guitar. An easy mistake to make on your first viewing. Your analysis of the video itself, however, was spot on. The video uses music as a metaphor for hope. The plot, in a nutshell, is that there is a society in which there is no music, and therefore no hope. The people are poor, and depicted using imagery strongly reminiscent of the Dust Bowl and accompanying Great Depression. The members of the band rediscover their instruments, the power to create music and to bring hope back to the people, and they set out to do just that, ultimately sailing on a ship with others who have discovered Hope to bring it to the people who once lost it.
The original, by Simon and Garfunkel, was an awesome, iconic folk song. It was a warning against remaining silent in the face of evil. The cover by Disturbed is an epic Jeremiad, accusing us of having ignored the warning.
Love this video. They pretty much dusted off the music instruments and took them over to the people who were writing the music. Coming together to communicate/ connect. Pretty cool.
I absolutely love the original but this is my favorite cover of a song! The sing was written in the 60’s and still reverent in today’s world! A classic!
You are right on track. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first sang this song in 1963/64. Art said this song was about the disconnect of people not communicating with each other and not emotionally connecting. This message was from the '60s imagine that. Bring it in today's world technology is making us further apart than ever before. People don't talk to each other when their noses and faces are on their cell phones. So prevalent in today's world. 900 million views the most ever for RUclips.
Sometimes with relationships, the silence can be a killer from the very beginning. If a person keeps everyone at arms length and is too scared to let anyone get too close to them; that silence stops any love from developing in the first place.
@@justmax1834 richard is right...although in the original song the "neon light" is a t.v. in a store window ie people talking without speaking .... disturbs version is just reminding us that the song still pertains to life now,even more so with peoples noses in their phones
I can't get enough of these reaction videos. Some discuss the singing, the music, the lyrics, or just the feeling they get. I love listening to the different interpretations. It doesn't matter what the artist was intending when they created it. Once you put you're art out there it's up to the receiver to respond, to interpret it. Just know your art touched someone's heart.
Hi,couple...i write to you from Spain, i like a lot your video and for me it's dificult a little to understand English but i do...this song it's so special the fell can i fell in my head,skin and my soul...thanx a lot to all you...saludos amigos
while those things might inform this version, the song was written in the early 1960s, waaaaay before any of them were ever imagined (trust me: the internet? never saw it coming). the original version was a wider condemnation of commercialism and growing individual isolation due to media consumption -- so still the same thing, more or less. :)
@@kimbunchalastnames5357 I've been thinking the same thing. My thought is that the 'neon god they made' was speaking of television. I've seen many people saying Paul Simon was speaking of cell phones, internet, etc. Not even in the realm of possibility because, as you said, this song was written in the 60's. I think Steph had it wrong about the boat at the end. They were bringing the instruments to the people so they could make the music for the songs they had written.
Ultimately the song is about depression and how being silent by keeping ur pain inside and wat seems like ur always alone.....affects not just the person but ones around them
It's crazy how she got it right off from the start. The original song was written about families that don't communicate and fall out of love for each other. That's from Simon and Garfunkel's interview. Not the modern idea people keep talking about with phones and texting as if it was some prophecy.
This song is the rage continuation of Simon and Garfunkels warning. Theirs was the warning. Disturbeds version is the rage that nobody listened in the first place
Great reaction! Deep meaning! You have to see David Draiman with Disturbed singing this song on the Conan show live! It's just beautiful! What a voice! 🎤🎵🎼 it will give you Goosebumps. He also was sick with the flu when he did this performance! You would never know! Have a great night! Love your channel! 👍🍺
This song can't be broken down, to any one point it means something different to everyone and it will be make you feel what ever is on your mind and heart
This is way I like your channel. Because it is not just a reaction channel where one or more people are changing their facial expressions while the video progress and after it is over, they ask you to subscribe and done. Your life experiences ad a weight to your comments and that is the best thing. Love you, guys. You remind me allot of my husband and I and how we interact.
I have to say that I love the way you guys think about the meaning of the song. But sometimes, like this song, the performance is the star. The song was already monumental back in the day.
David Dramian (sp?) is a professionally trained Cantor for the synegog (so?) but he chose not to stay with the "church" and went with his type of music instead. Either way....he has had a ton of outstanding training along with that teriffic voice to start with.
All the instruments on the boat represent how music takes you on a journey,,the magic of music is it can be interprited many different ways,,& connects itself to everyone differently...,,think how much music means..it is the greatest way for humans to convey messeges..& connect on a higher level.
So, I was playing some one pocket (it’s a pocket billiards game) for $100 a rack, and someone kept playing this song, over and over again... Driving me nuts.. Finally, I just unplugged the juke box, plugged it back in, waited, and when it rebooted, I played Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel 5 times in a row and told the whole joint to appreciate one of the greatest songs ever written..
The thing about music is, a meaning of a song is what it means to the person that is moved by it. whenever I work on my music I write something that I felt internally but I try to word it in a manor that is open to interpretation. I do this because I want to share that what I felt but not the who the what or the why
I interpreted it as being about the death of artists and humankind returning to the darkness that we were once submerged in before creation. Being remembered after death, going into the light wanting to talk and speak with no hope of being heard or felt. Missing being missed, and the fear of being forgot as time moves on without you physically.
I have only heard 2 of your reviews, Jay is a smart man, sitting back observing, Steph over analyses things and is looking to deep for stuff that isn't there, take a step back, some things aren't that complicated
"The silence is deafening." The Ark carrying the lost instruments representing the coming of a new age, and new sound...Awesome cover and great reaction.
Simon & Garfunkel's version was warning of impending doom to mankind, if we do not change our ways, and Disturbs response, is a much more angry version, because we did not listen to the warning......very prophetic and love both renditions ❤️ 💛 💙 💜
This quote has been passed around for awhile but has a profound relevance to what is about. "Simon and Garfunkel the original. A whispered warning. Disturbed. An angry battle cry that the warning was ignored." It's was during a time in American history in the 60's when civil unrest and war was raging on and people taking to the streets protesting; during this time...everybody is talking...nobody is listening. This hits home for a lot of people it's even relevant today.
He’s singing this as if he wants to make sure you pay very close to every single word. It’s phenomenal. Relate it to the way society is these days. Because that’s what Paul Simon was writing about when it began in the 60’s.
I don't drink anymore. I can't. I wasn't good at it LOL. But I do have a bowl every now and then while enjoying y'all's reactions. Please consider Alice in Chains/ Down in a hole.
@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German how far can you reach? Im in the ass crack of the USA, Louisiana. ...i would be happy to do some bowling with you.
in the 60s we were being torn apart by race, religion, war, politics, class, and prejudice, in 2000s we are being torn o apart by race, religion, war, politics, class, and prejudice. I am a black man close to 70. I am more afraid for my grandkids, especially my grandson now then I was for myself because times change people don't
As a white man in his 30s I can say I am afraid of the ignorance (based on race). There are good people out there. I can even say this living in north st louis. Tons of awesome people. You only hear about the bad few.
@@timyarber9936 I'm glad to see someone awake out there. When I was young I got harass by cops with no proof. Now from what I see on youtube . The only difference is that they have the cost of a trial before they let them go.Times change people don't
This is by far the best response to this song I havr ever heard. What a perspective. It put me knee deep into the relationship I have now. Amazing outlook. Thank you!!!
The song is about the creative song writing process and trying to extract what is hidden in your mind, dreams etc, by closing off all external stimuli. Paul Simon did this by locking himself in a dark quiet room, so the only thing speaking to him was his inner self. Hence the words, “hello silence my old friend, I’ve come to talk to you again”. It is why you see all the instruments in the video. It symbolises the music coming to him from within his mind while being encased in silence.
Missed this when you first posted so sorry for the delay, but I wanted to address the criticisms some of the comments had on your analysis. Once an artist of any medium releases their work to the world, they lose the right to dictate how their art is interpreted. This goes doubly for fans. Sure, the artists have their messages and intents, but true art appreciation is on the client side, not the server. Whatever you got from the music is valid because it came from your own reference. Stay real! Stay you!
This song was written by Paul Simon and actually originally failed to make the airwaves until a DJ in Boston kept playing the song. It was finally picked up by radio stations in Florida and Washington DC and then the song picked up speed and turned into the biggest hit for Simon and Garfunkel. This song was contending against the Beatles ‘We Can Work It Out’ and eventually overtook them for the #1 spot. It’s been covered many times by other artists but Disturbed’s version seems to have captured a younger generations attention and did very well. He intentionally did a much darker version of the song to separate his version from the original but at the same time, honoring S&G’s version.
Garfunkel once summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."
haha I love watching people hear this song for the 1st time and watch their facial expressions as their mind is blown..with these folks the 1st thing I thought was "u think u need wine for therapy now?? wait till this song is over!!"
The meaning of this song referred to the disconnection of humanity with humanity because of television programming. Sound of silence is the tv program which is silent but programs our mind affecting us, Spiritually, Mentally, psychologically and mentally !
My interpretation of this song is the darkness is loneliness or depression, and how their story or song will never be told, when they try to get help from someone they listen but don't hear them, so they just keep it in and sees that lots of people are in the same situation and are looking for answer's of their own. That's my take on it anyway.
Really enjoyed your reaction, and the relationship between you two. Looking forward to seeing more from you both. Your insights on this video gave me a lot to think about. Thank you.
The problem with breaking the silence and getting people talking is that sometimes once you get them talking you can't shut them the hell up. A wise man once taught me to never open a door I wouldn't be able to close. Yap,Yap,Yap, Yeah you never want to open that door. When a person talks a lot and says nothing, then they weren't worth listening too in the first place. Sometimes you can find more meaning in silence then you ever would in a bunch of empty words. Cheers.
love when the song said "the people bowed and prayed to the neon God's they made"..it started with the TV in Simon/Garfunkel's day..it's technology replacing our ability to communicate..now our heads are bowed to cellphones, tablets, video games etc etc..we talk without speaking and hear without listening..and when he said listen to the word's he might teach u? it's like a whole generation now of younger folks who don't respect older folks and won't listen and learn..the crucial ability for people to get together and talk, truly listen to each other to solve problems or even communicate in general is being lost and put on autopilot..while many of us worship our new "god" that we've created called technology..
Simon and Garfunkel had finished a gig in a town in England, it was dark ,damp night and the town was quiet at that time of night. That inspired the song.
The original song was written and performed as a warning to people about pop culture taking us away from our genuine selves. Disturbed's version was condemnation of the people for not heeding that warning.
Did you know that "Down with the Sickness" is on the "Queen of the Damned" soundtrack? That movie is a cult classic and it's also Aaliyah's last film before she died. The credits dedicated the film to her. The whole soundtrack is a total vibe to the movie. Check that out. This song version floors me every time. I love David's voice. It's always so powerful. David expressed that this version of the song was an angry response to people not heeding the warning that the first version warned us about. We are worse in our technology built world because we have every way to communicate with each other, but don't connect to each other in person, or with nature. "And the people bowed and prayed to the Neon (Now L.E.D.) God they made" We are less connected to people walking beside us then to the internet.
Loved your interpretation of this powerful song. I have been watching first reactions of this 10 hours straight now. The emotions expressed on peoples faces while listening are amazing.
Love you two. Great reaction video. Thank you for the insight and laughs. I hate the silent treatment. Miss my ex she was the one but its out of my hands and has been for a long time but praying God will bring her back into my life but for now I have to live. Tonight off from work so this Sippington will be out doing some Karaoke and having a few drinks and I'll call y'all in the morning.
Awwww💩 Steph done got deep & Jay lookin like WTF🤔 my girl smart as hell y'all 😂😂😂 I ♥️ u guys 🙋 It's time to get funky up in here with some Primus Tommy the Cat or Pink Floyd Great Gig in the Sky, PIGS or Have a Cigar💃 Would love to see u guys react to one any or all of these!!! Much ❤️ from Bama 🙋💕
Man if this version doesn’t make your hair stand up then you need to go see a doctor. Lol I heard somewhere that The singer was a trained opera singer. Great review. Everything is all about communication
@@ryanagee5540 it does if you know what to listen for. There are a lot of their songs that wonderfully showcase his vocal talents. If you limit yourself to a handful of popular hits then you'll never catch it.
@@masonblack3461 I know but they have been kind of a joke in the music community in the early years very talented of course but ..... Fairly cheesy .. Brilliant on them for this song and Land of Confusion covers have saved them same with 5FDP
@@ryanagee5540 you're welcome to your opinions but "the community" as you say, does not agree with you. It's not good to paint with broad strokes when you're not entirely correct. They may have been a joke to your local scene, but that doesn't mean the rest of the world sees them the same way. Again, your words tell me that you don't really know much about their music so your opinions on their credibility, quality, and what their songs showcase isn't worth much. I do agree that FFDP is a cookie-cutter band, but bands like Flaw, Disturbed, Godsmack, Slipknot, and so many others ushered in a new generation of hard rock. Don't hate just because they got something right and found success. If they're so cheesy then why are they STILL selling albums? I rest my case.
People keep saying "it's about smartphones and technology" but the song was made in 1960 lmao... Technology at that time was SOOOO underdeveloped, internet was not even an idea in the 60's.
One person once with that the Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning about the times to come. The Disturb version with the anger is what happens when the warning wasn't heeded. Think about what's going on in the country and world. Love both versions.
Yes it is a cover of the Simon and Garfunkel original from the 60's, when Paul Simon heard this he cried and said that it was meant for David Draiman and Disturbed to sing!!🌹 When Simon and Garfunkel sang it, it was a warning to where people were headed...David is the anger of the warning being denied n disregarded🙏
I've gone down the loophole of disturbed and Johnny cash react videos and I absolutely love the way you guys broke this one down. Liked, subscribed and I'm on my way to checking out your other videos.
Here's how I see it. The original version of this song was a warning as to where we are headed as a society. Disturbed's version is the anger that we didn't listen to that warning we were given.
Nailed it on the head.
best explanation
Go fuck yourself, just copying comments for the allmighty likes.
Have a nice day.
@@ColdRoland just because people have similar views on something doesn't mean we're copying them.
@@robinc7709 oof
Look around, people all looking at their cell phones, texting, talking without speaking, hearing without listening...It was a prophetic song about separation caused by technology.
Song was written in the 60's, there where no cell phones then. But you are also right it could apply very easily to society today.
“The neon god they made.”
@@kosys5338 - So what? The Stones made a song in 1964 called 2000 Man that has phrases like these in the lyrics: "My name it is a number, it's on a piece of plastic film" or "I am having an affair with a random computer". ; )
gonoannowhere technology kinda does separate us all because we are all in out own little worlds and if somebody lives near you then what's the point in texting you can say it to their face?
spot on!
Songs are going to bring us together. Not the media or government, they are actually tearing us apart.
The song means everyone is to busy caught up into their own little world and not communicating with each other while the world around them is going to Hell
#legit.
I describe it as Simon & Garfunkel did a call to arms in their folksy way.
Here comes Disturbed making sure we understand that We Haven't Been Listening.
Wow that's exactly how I feel and it's so true if people would just calm the hell down an speak and listen to each other we could have a much happier would!! But sadly it's just getting worse!
It does mean people not communicating even through song! I googled it! Lol. Favorite cover ever!!
Exactly, of all the comments I've read this resonates with me the most.
I love the way he looks at his wife every time she says something meaningful. Love every time in his eyes. Beautiful relationship you guys have!
Great reaction. This song means something different to everyone. I played this for my mother while I was sitting with her when we knew she was slipping slowly into dementia and she remembered it. So it spans multiple generations.
No ! As someone else said, when Simeon and Garfunkel sang it , it was the warning , David dramin is the anger for not listening!!!!
Thank you for paying attention...
You're like the 100th person to say the same thing.
Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence was a warning of how the world was doomed if we didn't come together as a people.
Disturbed's Sound of Silence was a kick to the crotch because the warning was ignored.
That's the best response to this song.
Why do people steal comments and try to pass it off as theirs?
Be original or be silent.
You've got it *exactly* wrong in your first analysis, Steph. The song is lamenting the fact that people *don't* communicate with each other outside their comfort zones anymore. Paul Simon, when he wrote the song, wanted people to communicate with strangers, to form a sense of community.
Also, the instruments in the beginning were burning piano keys, a guitar buried in dirt and a drum stuck up in a tree. None of them disintegrated; what you saw was a shot of the dirt falling away from the guitar. An easy mistake to make on your first viewing.
Your analysis of the video itself, however, was spot on. The video uses music as a metaphor for hope. The plot, in a nutshell, is that there is a society in which there is no music, and therefore no hope. The people are poor, and depicted using imagery strongly reminiscent of the Dust Bowl and accompanying Great Depression. The members of the band rediscover their instruments, the power to create music and to bring hope back to the people, and they set out to do just that, ultimately sailing on a ship with others who have discovered Hope to bring it to the people who once lost it.
Exactly! The magic of music can span the void between people where else does an immediate camaraderie print up amongst strangers than in a concert?
The original, by Simon and Garfunkel, was an awesome, iconic folk song. It was a warning against remaining silent in the face of evil.
The cover by Disturbed is an epic Jeremiad, accusing us of having ignored the warning.
Love this video. They pretty much dusted off the music instruments and took them over to the people who were writing the music. Coming together to communicate/ connect. Pretty cool.
I absolutely love the original but this is my favorite cover of a song! The sing was written in the 60’s and still reverent in today’s world! A classic!
You are right on track. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first sang this song in 1963/64. Art said this song was about the disconnect of people not communicating with each other and not emotionally connecting. This message was from the '60s imagine that. Bring it in today's world technology is making us further apart than ever before. People don't talk to each other when their noses and faces are on their cell phones. So prevalent in today's world. 900 million views the most ever for RUclips.
Steph it goes even further ....Countries today,aren't talking and listening but this was also written during vietnam
I think it's about our collective silence with regard to al of the injustices in the world. We are all too afraid to speak the truth.
The song is about the separation tech has created and in it is the sound of silence. It was written in 63 and prophetic of our time.
One of the best covers ever
Also a world without music? Kill me now lol
Sometimes with relationships, the silence can be a killer from the very beginning. If a person keeps everyone at arms length and is too scared to let anyone get too close to them; that silence stops any love from developing in the first place.
Nice
The message is the lack of talking to each other that has been replaced by text, messenger, email and other wireless media.
The song was made in the 60’s. They only did a cover on the song. I promise that is not the message.
@@justmax1834 richard is right...although in the original song the "neon light" is a t.v. in a store window ie people talking without speaking .... disturbs version is just reminding us that the song still pertains to life now,even more so with peoples noses in their phones
That is not the message at all
One of the most unique voices in rock.
Drainman has a voice like no other.This song gives me chills each time i hear it!
The beauty of this song is you can interpret it so many different ways, and they all feel meaningful. Enjoyed hearing yours!
Hahah I love your intro!! Are you readyyyy!! My kid walked in on me with my hands up lip syncing it hahahaha
I like how Steph paused it during the line
"People hearing without listening" made me laugh for some reason
#sipon
#weedismytherapy
The irony , the irony.
His voice makes your hair stand up!!
If you have any hair lol.
Written after the President Kennedy assaination so maybe your review of song may be different now
@@jeremyfidler6084 With all due respect I didn't review the song. I commented on the vocals. Maybe this wasn't meant for me. But it's cool.
@@Szhc Well you might not have any on your head. But there is hair somewhere!! LOL!
FEEL THE FEELS!
Paul Simon said he cried when he heard what they’d done with it. They’re just effin ENFORCING the original message
I can't get enough of these reaction videos. Some discuss the singing, the music, the lyrics, or just the feeling they get.
I love listening to the different interpretations. It doesn't matter what the artist was intending when they created it. Once you put you're art out there it's up to the receiver to respond, to interpret it. Just know your art touched someone's heart.
Hi,couple...i write to you from Spain, i like a lot your video and for me it's dificult a little to understand English but i do...this song it's so special the fell can i fell in my head,skin and my soul...thanx a lot to all you...saludos amigos
People talking without speaking = Texting
People hearing without listening = Internet
People bowed and prayed to the Neon God They Made = Smartphone
The fucking SJW social media mob, speech codes on college campuses, and the intimidation of one's peers with political correctness.
while those things might inform this version, the song was written in the early 1960s, waaaaay before any of them were ever imagined (trust me: the internet? never saw it coming). the original version was a wider condemnation of commercialism and growing individual isolation due to media consumption -- so still the same thing, more or less. :)
@@kimbunchalastnames5357 I've been thinking the same thing. My thought is that the 'neon god they made' was speaking of television. I've seen many people saying Paul Simon was speaking of cell phones, internet, etc. Not even in the realm of possibility because, as you said, this song was written in the 60's. I think Steph had it wrong about the boat at the end. They were bringing the instruments to the people so they could make the music for the songs they had written.
yes -- with the light that rises where the boat will reach the shore, it's hopeful.
This song was made quite some time before the internet and mobile phones! :D
I remember when i first heard/saw this song (Disturbed's version), it brought me to tears, it was so beautiful. David Draiman has an amazing voice!
He studied Classical music before he became a rocker. That's why he's so smooth and polished..
Ultimately the song is about depression and how being silent by keeping ur pain inside and wat seems like ur always alone.....affects not just the person but ones around them
It's crazy how she got it right off from the start. The original song was written about families that don't communicate and fall out of love for each other. That's from Simon and Garfunkel's interview. Not the modern idea people keep talking about with phones and texting as if it was some prophecy.
This song is the rage continuation of Simon and Garfunkels warning. Theirs was the warning. Disturbeds version is the rage that nobody listened in the first place
Great reaction! Deep meaning! You have to see David Draiman with Disturbed singing this song on the Conan show live! It's just beautiful! What a voice! 🎤🎵🎼 it will give you Goosebumps. He also was sick with the flu when he did this performance! You would never know! Have a great night! Love your channel! 👍🍺
I like her. You can see the seriousness in her face. She truly heard the song. And understood it. That's why music is powerful.
Steph, I enjoyed your reaction. It was clear through the expressions on your face how much this song affected you. You felt the music.
This song can't be broken down, to any one point it means something different to everyone and it will be make you feel what ever is on your mind and heart
This is way I like your channel. Because it is not just a reaction channel where one or more people are changing their facial expressions while the video progress and after it is over, they ask you to subscribe and done. Your life experiences ad a weight to your comments and that is the best thing. Love you, guys. You remind me allot of my husband and I and how we interact.
You want a upbeat and positive and uplifting song? Do a reaction to Disturbed "The Light" very powerful song...
Very inspirational song!!!
Absolutely this, the music video adds so much to it too.
I have to say that I love the way you guys think about the meaning of the song. But sometimes, like this song, the performance is the star. The song was already monumental back in the day.
The looks on their face when he started singing was priceless.
David Dramian (sp?) is a professionally trained Cantor for the synegog (so?) but he chose not to stay with the "church" and went with his type of music instead. Either way....he has had a ton of outstanding training along with that teriffic voice to start with.
All the instruments on the boat represent how music takes you on a journey,,the magic of music is it can be interprited many different ways,,& connects itself to everyone differently...,,think how much music means..it is the greatest way for humans to convey messeges..& connect on a higher level.
Every time I hear this I cry like a baby.....meaning I believe is people’s inability to communicate, people unable to love 🙏🏾
So, I was playing some one pocket (it’s a pocket billiards game) for $100 a rack, and someone kept playing this song, over and over again... Driving me nuts.. Finally, I just unplugged the juke box, plugged it back in, waited, and when it rebooted, I played Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel 5 times in a row and told the whole joint to appreciate one of the greatest songs ever written..
She nailed it!! SOMETIMES SILENCE HURTS MORE THAN WORDS. 👏🏽
The thing about music is, a meaning of a song is what it means to the person that is moved by it. whenever I work on my music I write something that I felt internally but I try to word it in a manor that is open to interpretation. I do this because I want to share that what I felt but not the who the what or the why
I interpreted it as being about the death of artists and humankind returning to the darkness that we were once submerged in before creation. Being remembered after death, going into the light wanting to talk and speak with no hope of being heard or felt. Missing being missed, and the fear of being forgot as time moves on without you physically.
Beautiful song :: I grew up on Motown music But My father always played this on his guitar , Simon and Garfunkel Great reaction 🤗
Last time I was this early my girlfriend left me.
Giggity
Lmao
I have only heard 2 of your reviews, Jay is a smart man, sitting back observing, Steph over analyses things and is looking to deep for stuff that isn't there, take a step back, some things aren't that complicated
"The silence is deafening." The Ark carrying the lost instruments representing the coming of a new age, and new sound...Awesome cover and great reaction.
Besides Jamel, y'all are my FAVORITE Reactioneers (?). Love y'all loving each other!
If this doesn't touch your heart and soul, I'm sad for that. Love this rendition.
You guys crack me up! The faces that Jay was making were classic.
Jason Davis 😂😂😂
@@StephanieLee48 can you possibly do "Better Man" by Pearl Jam?
A world without understanding, a world without communication, a world filled with the sound of silence.
I really like the humility and admiration of Jay to Steph on how smart and btful she is.
Dom Val 🤗
Simon & Garfunkel's version was warning of impending doom to mankind, if we do not change our ways, and Disturbs response, is a much more angry version, because we did not listen to the warning......very prophetic and love both renditions ❤️ 💛 💙 💜
Their take on a 1960s classic from Simon and
Garfunkel.
maybe rewind the song 10 seconds everytime you stop to comment. just sayin'
Great points...
All I can say is this version gives me goosebumps Everytime I listen to it!
This quote has been passed around for awhile but has a profound relevance to what is about.
"Simon and Garfunkel the original. A whispered warning.
Disturbed. An angry battle cry that the warning was ignored."
It's was during a time in American history in the 60's when civil unrest and war was raging on and people taking to the streets protesting; during this time...everybody is talking...nobody is listening. This hits home for a lot of people it's even relevant today.
"Dont ever tell anyone what you drinkin in your jelly jar.
-John Witherspoon
"Pops"
I love your analysis of the song, and you pretty much hit the nail on the head!
He’s singing this as if he wants to make sure you pay very close to every single word. It’s phenomenal. Relate it to the way society is these days. Because that’s what Paul Simon was writing about when it began in the 60’s.
I don't drink anymore. I can't. I wasn't good at it LOL. But I do have a bowl every now and then while enjoying y'all's reactions. Please consider Alice in Chains/ Down in a hole.
Fire it up ! Great tune to wrap your head around.
Lighting up as we speak.
@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German how far can you reach? Im in the ass crack of the USA, Louisiana.
...i would be happy to do some bowling with you.
Jesse Mendoza 💨💨
Steph n Jay Lee can you guys take a listen to Wolf by Highly Suspect. 💨 💨
in the 60s we were being torn apart by race, religion, war, politics, class, and prejudice, in 2000s we are being torn o apart by race, religion, war, politics, class,
and prejudice. I am a black man close to 70. I am more afraid for my grandkids, especially my grandson now then I was for myself because times change people don't
As a white man in his 30s I can say I am afraid of the ignorance (based on race). There are good people out there. I can even say this living in north st louis. Tons of awesome people. You only hear about the bad few.
@@timyarber9936 I'm glad to see someone awake out there. When I was young I got harass by cops with no proof. Now from what I see on youtube . The only difference is that they have the cost of a trial before they let them go.Times change people don't
I think it mean a world without GOD
@@nepatswin I think it is the type world that believes in a God, that hate gays, subjectgates women, and support, slavery
@@laapache1 Gotta get off youtube dude. Confirmation bias and outrage bait rule it.
This is by far the best response to this song I havr ever heard. What a perspective. It put me knee deep into the relationship I have now. Amazing outlook. Thank you!!!
The song is about the creative song writing process and
trying to extract what is hidden in your mind, dreams etc, by closing off all
external stimuli. Paul Simon did this by locking himself in a dark quiet room,
so the only thing speaking to him was his inner self. Hence the words, “hello
silence my old friend, I’ve come to talk to you again”. It is why you see all
the instruments in the video. It symbolises the music coming to him from within
his mind while being encased in silence.
Missed this when you first posted so sorry for the delay, but I wanted to address the criticisms some of the comments had on your analysis. Once an artist of any medium releases their work to the world, they lose the right to dictate how their art is interpreted. This goes doubly for fans. Sure, the artists have their messages and intents, but true art appreciation is on the client side, not the server. Whatever you got from the music is valid because it came from your own reference. Stay real! Stay you!
Rancid Crabtree 🤗 Thank you
^ ALL OF THIS
Love this version of this song. David reaches deep into your soul and pulls out every feeling you have. I cry every time I hear this song. #Therapy
I have been in a relationship for a few years, what you said...hit home. the sound of silence, speakes volumes....
This song was written by Paul Simon and actually originally failed to make the airwaves until a DJ in Boston kept playing the song. It was finally picked up by radio stations in Florida and Washington DC and then the song picked up speed and turned into the biggest hit for Simon and Garfunkel. This song was contending against the Beatles ‘We Can Work It Out’ and eventually overtook them for the #1 spot. It’s been covered many times by other artists but Disturbed’s version seems to have captured a younger generations attention and did very well. He intentionally did a much darker version of the song to separate his version from the original but at the same time, honoring S&G’s version.
I’ve watched this review, 10xs and every time I get a greater understanding of this song. Steph you’ve defined my relationship. 👍🏽👍🏽
Garfunkel once summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."
haha I love watching people hear this song for the 1st time and watch their facial expressions as their mind is blown..with these folks the 1st thing I thought was "u think u need wine for therapy now?? wait till this song is over!!"
This song is beautiful. It's about the breakdown of communication and society. Super prophetic.
The meaning of this song referred to the disconnection of humanity with humanity because of television programming. Sound of silence is the tv program which is silent but programs our mind affecting us, Spiritually, Mentally, psychologically and mentally !
My interpretation of this song is the darkness is loneliness or depression, and how their story or song will never be told, when they try to get help from someone they listen but don't hear them, so they just keep it in and sees that lots of people are in the same situation and are looking for answer's of their own. That's my take on it anyway.
Wine flies when you're having fun. Love it!
Really enjoyed your reaction, and the relationship between you two. Looking forward to seeing more from you both. Your insights on this video gave me a lot to think about. Thank you.
The problem with breaking the silence and getting people talking is that sometimes once you get them talking you can't shut them the hell up. A wise man once taught me to never open a door I wouldn't be able to close. Yap,Yap,Yap, Yeah you never want to open that door. When a person talks a lot and says nothing, then they weren't worth listening too in the first place. Sometimes you can find more meaning in silence then you ever would in a bunch of empty words. Cheers.
And Steph is so introspective. She rules. Cheers!
love when the song said "the people bowed and prayed to the neon God's they made"..it started with the TV in Simon/Garfunkel's day..it's technology replacing our ability to communicate..now our heads are bowed to cellphones, tablets, video games etc etc..we talk without speaking and hear without listening..and when he said listen to the word's he might teach u? it's like a whole generation now of younger folks who don't respect older folks and won't listen and learn..the crucial ability for people to get together and talk, truly listen to each other to solve problems or even communicate in general is being lost and put on autopilot..while many of us worship our new "god" that we've created called technology..
Simon and Garfunkel had finished a gig in a town in England, it was dark ,damp night and the town was quiet at that time of night. That inspired the song.
The original song was written and performed as a warning to people about pop culture taking us away from our genuine selves. Disturbed's version was condemnation of the people for not heeding that warning.
Did you know that "Down with the Sickness" is on the "Queen of the Damned" soundtrack? That movie is a cult classic and it's also Aaliyah's last film before she died. The credits dedicated the film to her. The whole soundtrack is a total vibe to the movie. Check that out.
This song version floors me every time. I love David's voice. It's always so powerful.
David expressed that this version of the song was an angry response to people not heeding the warning that the first version warned us about. We are worse in our technology built world because we have every way to communicate with each other, but don't connect to each other in person, or with nature. "And the people bowed and prayed to the Neon (Now L.E.D.) God they made" We are less connected to people walking beside us then to the internet.
Love you, greetings from finland:)
Loved your interpretation of this powerful song. I have been watching first reactions of this 10 hours straight now. The emotions expressed on peoples faces while listening are amazing.
Love you two. Great reaction video. Thank you for the insight and laughs. I hate the silent treatment. Miss my ex she was the one but its out of my hands and has been for a long time but praying God will bring her back into my life but for now I have to live. Tonight off from work so this Sippington will be out doing some Karaoke and having a few drinks and I'll call y'all in the morning.
Awwww💩 Steph done got deep & Jay lookin like WTF🤔 my girl smart as hell y'all 😂😂😂 I ♥️ u guys 🙋 It's time to get funky up in here with some Primus Tommy the Cat or Pink Floyd Great Gig in the Sky, PIGS or Have a Cigar💃 Would love to see u guys react to one any or all of these!!! Much ❤️ from Bama 🙋💕
Man if this version doesn’t make your hair stand up then you need to go see a doctor. Lol I heard somewhere that The singer was a trained opera singer. Great review. Everything is all about communication
Trained Cantor
He is a classically trained singer to bad the rest of their music doesn't really display that
@@ryanagee5540 it does if you know what to listen for. There are a lot of their songs that wonderfully showcase his vocal talents. If you limit yourself to a handful of popular hits then you'll never catch it.
@@masonblack3461
I know but they have been kind of a joke in the music community in the early years very talented of course but ..... Fairly cheesy .. Brilliant on them for this song and Land of Confusion covers have saved them same with 5FDP
@@ryanagee5540 you're welcome to your opinions but "the community" as you say, does not agree with you. It's not good to paint with broad strokes when you're not entirely correct. They may have been a joke to your local scene, but that doesn't mean the rest of the world sees them the same way. Again, your words tell me that you don't really know much about their music so your opinions on their credibility, quality, and what their songs showcase isn't worth much.
I do agree that FFDP is a cookie-cutter band, but bands like Flaw, Disturbed, Godsmack, Slipknot, and so many others ushered in a new generation of hard rock. Don't hate just because they got something right and found success. If they're so cheesy then why are they STILL selling albums?
I rest my case.
People keep saying "it's about smartphones and technology" but the song was made in 1960 lmao...
Technology at that time was SOOOO underdeveloped, internet was not even an idea in the 60's.
Mastrmyrtr9 exactly
Damn your wife is a true sycoanalist she is a deep thinker and can express her thougts very clearly great reaction
One person once with that the Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning about the times to come.
The Disturb version with the anger is what happens when the warning wasn't heeded.
Think about what's going on in the country and world.
Love both versions.
Yes it is a cover of the Simon and Garfunkel original from the 60's, when Paul Simon heard this he cried and said that it was meant for David Draiman and Disturbed to sing!!🌹
When Simon and Garfunkel sang it, it was a warning to where people were headed...David is the anger of the warning being denied n disregarded🙏
I've gone down the loophole of disturbed and Johnny cash react videos and I absolutely love the way you guys broke this one down. Liked, subscribed and I'm on my way to checking out your other videos.
I absolutely love their version of this song!!! My favorite!!