I read a comment on RUclips somewhere about this song (can't find it now) that said that Simon & Garfunkel's original song was a prophetic warning whereas Disturbed's version was anger at what has happened, that the warning was ignored. Sums it up for me 💯
it's like what i saw someone say in the comments of another reactor, "Simon & Garfunkel was trying to warn people, David Draiman was angry that the warning was ignored."
Watch the Conan live version. He had the flu and was afraid he couldn't sing but gave his best version of the Sound of Silence that night. Brought the whole Orchastra with him on Conan. Please do a reaction to that version. Love your reactions.
dude, they autotuned that shit, that's why it "sounded his best", he even rolled his eyes when they did it cause he could hear it, Conan did David dirty.
@@UltimateGamerCC isn't it awesome that we can have different opinions and still love each other. This man has a great voice, love him and love music. Peace Brother..
My number ONE song in every category. The original was written and sung by Simon & Garfunkle. They heard this version and told him this song was waiting for him. They were in awe. Great deep meaning to this song. People turning away from people and praising their man made Idols. It touches the soul and has been relevant to whatever year it was listened in. Some say now the neon God is technology. More attention given to their hand held devices, telephones, I-pads, etc.. speaking without talking- texting. Hearing without listening- not caring about anyone else's views, therefore, an end to human society...etc. DEEP. Love it!
The first record I ever bought was Simon and Garfunkel’Sounds of Silence’. There have been multitudes of cover versions, but to a S&G fan like me, this is the only one that cuts it! Best cover ever.
Yep I absolutely agree Pentatonix did a decent job but I'll tell you right now this is the best cover of this song I've ever heard I love Simon and Garfunkel's version but for the time that we are in now this version is appropriate for this song
David Draiman's voice just enters your soul - it's so beautiful ❤ I saw the comment somewhere about God asking him whether he wanted the voice of an angel or a devil and he said 'both' - this is exactly what he has ❤
Disturbed is a heavy metal band, and David's version of this song is the best by far. I have listened to this so many many times, and still get goosebumps everytime I hear it. I'm glad someone recommended this to you. I loved your reaction.
I had never heard of this group before last week, I am 79yrs old and just cant listen to this enough. I have been looking at other youtubers to see their reaction and it is almost always your wonderful reaction. I have looked at other songs by this group to find it is not my taste but this one is wonderful. He is also a very intelligent person.
Simon and Garfunkel were the guys who wrote and performed this song. All others are covers. Paul simon told Disturbed this was the best cover he has ever heard.
It’s a Simon and Garfunkel song originally from the 60s but Disturbed totally changed the arrangement of the song and made it their own. Paul Simon said it was the best cover he had ever heard of the song. High praise from such a legend. The original was like a warning of government wars and excess, and the disturbed version was angrier that the original warning wasn’t heeded.
Paul Simon also said that he and Art Garfunkel had written a song for a Generation , but Disturbed had taken it and made it an Anthem for a New Generation
His voice is so powerful in part because he was classically trained as a youth to be a Cantor in the Synagogue. Fortunately for us he rebelled and went his own way.
David’s version of The Sound Of Silence was what started my journey watching music reactors. It is powerful, moving & other-worldly. As you said; “a masterpiece”.
David Draiman’s family has a long history of singing. He was trained from childhood to be a cantor (a singer of Jewish religious music) but he chose another path: heavy metal. I like how their band’s name is echoed in this song’s line. “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.” He surely did disturb it.
I got to experience this song sung live at a Disturbed concert and it was unbelievable. His voice isnt filtered, just as amazing as in this video and the huge crowd was quiet. Beautiful beyond words.
Late to the party. Kept avoiding listening to this cover. I've heard maybe a couple of others songs by them but did not want to hear this cover. It's one of my favourite songs. Having regrets now. What a cover and yes it really plays on the darker parts of the overall story - so much respect for the lyrics. Amazing. Time to add it to my regular go to songs. Maybe it's time to listen to more.
After years of singing this song at home by Simon and Garfunkel, I accidentally came across David's version recently. I had no idea who he was, and first listened to the live on Conan. It was intensely better than the original. Watching the studio video version without the transparency is something you must do. The video version contains the most powerful and symbolic message Ive seen and matches his dire message. Im so glad you reaccted to this.
The live version is just as incredible. Disturbed are an amazing band, the lead singers range is phenomenal, truely an amazing vocalist. They have a song called “darkness” I think you might also enjoy
Respect sir. Disturbed did the song way more justice than any other and if think it through you'll see the message which today is so relevant it's not funny
I grew up listening to this song by Simon & Garfunkel back in the 60's & have always loved it. I had a lot of their records. Many people have covered this song. Disturbed's version is a much darker take on this song. Peter Hollens & Tim Foust (from Home Free) do a great version of this song. I think you already checked out their cover a few weeks ago.
Thank you for your comments, I loved your reaction to this cover, I am a child of the 60's when Simon & Garfunkel released the original in 1964 I was in high school, back then I considered it kind of country-ish, I liked it but the message didn't pierce the soul (okay so I'm 74). This cover by Disturbed along with the video is the BEST it touches your soul and really gets S&G message to the core of my being and many others too, goosebumps and tears every time. "Neon God" in the 60's TV the advancement of technology NOW there is so many more especially cell phones. Suggestion = The official video by Disturbed “Hold On To Memories” was released Jan 23rd 2020. “Hold on to Memories" is about not only honoring those we’ve lost, but also making the most of our time with those we still have. We are always touched by the stories you share regarding what this song means to you
There is a sad lonely reflection in the original Simon and Garfunkel song. There is an angry and powerful call to Disturbed's version. I always loved the original but this version quickly became my favourite. So good!! Try Land of Confusion by them.
This version is perfect and as someone who was used to Disturbed's traditional catalog I was skeptical, but when I first heard this (the live version from Conan) I think my mouth was agape the whole time. Another great live version is the one featuring Myles Kennedy from a concert in Houston I believe.
I've heard say that the Simon and Garfunkle version was the warning of the breakdown of interpersonal communication. Disturbs version is the outrage that it's now here.
This guy is a heavy metal singer one of the best because he is a classically trained singer. Hes even better live. He performs this live on the late show worth checking out!
I read on another comment that he had to learn to sing with a clear baritone voice for this song. If you want to hear a classical trained singer to sing this then watch Henk Poort on Beste Zangers sing this for Floor Jansen. Henk never sang with distortion before that show
I first heard this song as a five year old in the late '60s. It was played on the radio so many times I learned the lyrics in no time. The Sounds of Silence was written and played by Simon & Garfunkel. Simon & Garfunkel approved of Disturbed's version.
Thank you for sharing your reaction, he got to you too!! Makes me get tearful every time I hear it and I can't get enough of it. Only found it recently, so glad I did. Its so powerful!😊😊😊
In the US Army, our artillery unit would play this before firing a fire mission over loud speakers. And no, the original is Simon and Garfunkel. And it is live. Just as good
Apparently Paul Simon was so moved by David’s cover that he told Disturbed that it was their song now!! What an honor for Disturbed to have the blessing of the original artists!! Only version S&G have endorsed
The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake. Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening. They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made." The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government. As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.
I love this version, especially when it's teamed with a tribute to the military (it's a video here on RUclips)... it fits it so perfectly because it really does match the depths of what is in a combat soldiers heart... the disparity between the honest horrors of war and the delusional and senseless concepts of every day normal life. You, my friend, understand the true power in this song. Thanks for reviewing it.
i used to like the original Simon & Garfunkle but THIS was just so emotive...sent it to my Mum and even she liked it. David Draiman's voice is just amazing and the played this version so well - even Paul Simon thought it was an amazing version!! can't stop listening to it now LOL xo
A truly iconic song from Simon and Garfunkel (back in 1965) - for them it was a ballad with guitar, the lyrics tell a powerful story - here reimagined with hugh vocal dynamics and passion! A truly magnificent rendition with a great video to set the scene!
I absolutely LOVED your reaction! His voice is beautiful, but besides that, the story and the way he tells it gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it 🔥🔥🔥
This is a complete musical and visual experience. I still get a visceral reaction every time I see this. What an amazing piece of art vocally, musically and graphically. The message of the song is delivered as much by David’s growl and power as the words themselves. I hope you watch this again without stopping it … unbelievable reaction in your gut and your brain explodes with everything that this performance delivers.
Simon and Garfunkel were the original writers and artists of this song. And to hear how actually different it is you’ve got to listen to their version. Then disturbs version of this song will truly blow your mind 😘
Oh gosh I’m so excited about this- I absolutely love this version of this song! It was on my “to request in the future” list 😂 ❤️ oh and I get the I’m so scared thing this seriously gives me the biggest goosebumps ever!
I always say to peeps, "wait for it"😅. When I first heard this, my mind was blown 🤯! Paul Simon was extremely impressed with this version 💕. I didn't know of Disturbed before this and I'm a metal lover, but now I love them. I love their version of Sting's If I Ever Lose My Faith In You'. They are normally really heavy. David is a classically trained Cantor. ✌🇦🇺
David Draiman has a great voice and years of performance experience. He also started to train as a Hazzan (Jewish Cantor) in his youth and uses this training to this tap into the spiritual aspect of this song. You are correct when you said the you must check out his live performance; the Conan recording is epic.
David Draiman is an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distorted, operatic, baritone voice and percussive singing style, he is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Disturbed since 1996. His vocals are insane and blew my mind the first time.
I highly recommend doing a little history research before jumping into a video. The Sound of Silence was originally written and performed by Simon and Garfunkel, then the song has been covered by many artists. Originally it was a folk song, both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel harmonizing BEAUTIFULLY! I believe David Draiman and Disturbed perfected the song, though. That being said, I loved your reaction.
This is a brilliant version of one of the greatest songs ever written. Credit for this masterpiece of song writing goes to Simon and Garfunkel! 💕 I recommend reacting to the original too now that you have herd the best of the covers of this powerful song! Great reaction as always this is my favorite reaction channel by far❤️
I love watching the various entities posting first-time reactions. Some aren't genuine, but this one is. You can tell by his expressions at the appropriate places as this song increases in power. Now I don't know David Draiman, nor if he's ever had acting lessons, but both this music video and the live Conan version really emote feelings in many - many people...strong emotions too. And you can really see that effect on people the first time they listen to it performed by Disturbed. I especially like the reviewers that know the original version. Thanks for sharing it.
You said you wanted to hear it live. Check out their live performance on the Conan O’Brien show…It’s EPIC!! Just RUclips search it, and you’ll find it.
I have listened to this hundreds of times, I have the CD and I get chills every time. It's the best version and the original artist agrees. David's voice is controlled and beautiful. The orchestration is amazing and his build up is brilliant! I am no metal fan at all but they have put out some astonishing ballads.
LOVE your reaction.. this isn't his song...and he is the lead singer to a heavy metal band Disturbed :) and I'm Australian and LOVE your reactions to our music..
In my opinion, one of the few times a remake equals the original, dare I say adds something extra delicious to it? And I adore Simon and Garfunkel. To take a folk song and turn it into this giant...chef's kiss
The original band Simon and Garfunkel released this in the 60's. Paul Simon wrote it and him and Art Garfunkel performed and recorded it. I've always adored thus song. But I'm a metalhead and when Disturbed released this cover I fell in love with it all over again. Paul Simon saw them perform this on the Conan show and contacted David Draiman after. He was so impressed with their cover he told them that it's their song now. Coming from a genius writer and artist like Paul, that says a LOT!
I heard that David Draiman was sick when they did Conan live. He still did amazing! Paul Simon loved Disturbed's version and said that it was very powerful! He loved Draiman's voice and thanked him for covering it. The video is epic! Beautiful imagery and symbolism. Draiman's voice is beautiful
Original was Simon and Garfunkel, this is David Draiman from Disturbed, excellent cover and his vocal range is insane, listen to "down with the sickness" to see the stuff he usually does, I'm a big fan of Disturbed and especially David Draiman, he's insane.
The only thing more fun to watch than someone who has heard Down with the Sickness and then hearing this... is someone who hears this as their first Disturbed song and then seeing them react to that song.
Paul Simon wrote this in 1964 as a young man and he and Art Garfunkel made it a hit. Paul appreciated this cover so much that he commented that he added this to his playlist. Where S&G did this in a folk style and it was a "warning", this version is raging that the warning wasn't heeded. As mentioned below, you should check out the live version from the Conan show from March of 2016. David Draiman (lead singer), who was trained as a cantor as a young man, was sick during the Conan show but you wouldn't have realized it. As the studio version here is "good", the live version was "great"!
I wish you had seen an original Disturbed song before this, so you could see the difference between their usual music and this. You should definitely check out another big hit of theirs 😀
You get it because you listen to everything about the performance
Isn't it amazing that this was written before he was even born? Best cover of this song I've ever heard.
I read a comment on RUclips somewhere about this song (can't find it now) that said that Simon & Garfunkel's original song was a prophetic warning whereas Disturbed's version was anger at what has happened, that the warning was ignored. Sums it up for me 💯
Exactly 🤠🤘🏼
S &G's version was the warning, I always felt Disturbed's was the call to war...
That's just as deep as the song itself.
Yes... S&G warning... Disturbed: ..."told ya"...
I’m sure it’s on several reactors channels lol
This version is better than the original and all other versions!
Yes! A masterpiece is exactly what this is.
Love love love the song and the way he sings it ❤❤❤❤
Original is Simon and Garfunkel, also gorgeous. But disturbed is my all time favorite version. David’s voice is so masterful!❤️
Mate, I was going to say the same.... I love the original, but I ADORE this version as well :D
it's like what i saw someone say in the comments of another reactor, "Simon & Garfunkel was trying to warn people, David Draiman was angry that the warning was ignored."
Ahhh I gotchu and where you been at? Lol I don't forget none of my day 1's lol how you been?
@@ThatSingerReactions very good! I always watch your videos I just don’t comment as much. ❤️❤️❤️ I’ll remedy that.
the original is a 100x better song tho
The song was written by Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkle, in 1964. I have always loved it. Ixwas blown away when I heard this cover.
David has one of the most beautiful powerful voices ever. It’s hauntingly beautiful.
Watch the Conan live version. He had the flu and was afraid he couldn't sing but gave his best version of the Sound of Silence that night. Brought the whole Orchastra with him on Conan. Please do a reaction to that version. Love your reactions.
dude, they autotuned that shit, that's why it "sounded his best", he even rolled his eyes when they did it cause he could hear it, Conan did David dirty.
@@UltimateGamerCC , yes he was upset they did that to him. You could see it on his face.
The music was awesome in that version.
@@gailratliff7592 who gives a fuck about the music? the music is nothing without the vocals, it's just generic orchestra music.
@@UltimateGamerCC isn't it awesome that we can have different opinions and still love each other. This man has a great voice, love him and love music. Peace Brother..
My number ONE song in every category. The original was written and sung by Simon & Garfunkle. They heard this version and told him this song was waiting for him. They were in awe. Great deep meaning to this song. People turning away from people and praising their man made Idols. It touches the soul and has been relevant to whatever year it was listened in. Some say now the neon God is technology. More attention given to their hand held devices, telephones, I-pads, etc.. speaking without talking- texting. Hearing without listening- not caring about anyone else's views, therefore, an end to human society...etc. DEEP. Love it!
It's crazy how poignant the lyrics are when this was written in the 60s.... the genius of Simon & Garfunkel.
@@annashort4409 Agreed. Truly timeless.
Sort of like when Elvis done Bridge Over Troubled Water Paul said after hearing it "What the hell are we supposed to do now".........
That's it exactly!!
I can't hear Disturbed's version without massive chills and goosebumps. Amazing amazing.
Disturbed just blew it out of the water....I love this song
The first record I ever bought was Simon and Garfunkel’Sounds of Silence’. There have been multitudes of cover versions, but to a S&G fan like me, this is the only one that cuts it! Best cover ever.
I agree with you 100%
@Donatella Loncar IMO, Disturbed's is better.
I also love Pentatonix version too S&G 1st then for me it’s a tie between disturbed and Pentatonix either way the song is brilliant ❤️
Pentatonix does as well
Yep I absolutely agree Pentatonix did a decent job but I'll tell you right now this is the best cover of this song I've ever heard I love Simon and Garfunkel's version but for the time that we are in now this version is appropriate for this song
David Draiman's voice just enters your soul - it's so beautiful ❤ I saw the comment somewhere about God asking him whether he wanted the voice of an angel or a devil and he said 'both' - this is exactly what he has ❤
It caresses you, then rattles your bones.
Everything a song should be. No gimmicks. Perfectly executed, captured a mood and a moment.
I agree it got in my soul
Disturbed is a heavy metal band, and David's version of this song is the best by far. I have listened to this so many many times, and still get goosebumps everytime I hear it. I'm glad someone recommended this to you. I loved your reaction.
I have so much chills from this
I had never heard of this group before last week, I am 79yrs old and just cant listen to this enough. I have been looking at other youtubers to see their reaction and it is almost always your wonderful reaction. I have looked at other songs by this group to find it is not my taste but this one is wonderful. He is also a very intelligent person.
Simon and Garfunkel were the guys who wrote and performed this song. All others are covers. Paul simon told Disturbed this was the best cover he has ever heard.
Sounds of Silence is a chilling song anyhow. This guy takes it over the top..
Wow..you get it!!
I've known the original S&G forever.. but Disturbed took this song to a whole different level.
Check out the live version on Conan
It’s a Simon and Garfunkel song originally from the 60s but Disturbed totally changed the arrangement of the song and made it their own. Paul Simon said it was the best cover he had ever heard of the song. High praise from such a legend.
The original was like a warning of government wars and excess, and the disturbed version was angrier that the original warning wasn’t heeded.
Paul Simon also said that he and Art Garfunkel had written a song for a Generation , but Disturbed had taken it and made it an Anthem for a New Generation
This is by far my fave version of this song. Chilling... perfect word. Haunting... also a great word.
Damn didn't expect to see your name here.
Miss you buddy.
R. I. P my guy..
Oh man !!! I'm just in love with your reactions 😍 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
His voice is so powerful in part because he was classically trained as a youth to be a Cantor in the Synagogue. Fortunately for us he rebelled and went his own way.
David’s version of The Sound Of Silence was what started my journey watching music reactors. It is powerful, moving &
other-worldly. As you said; “a masterpiece”.
Me too!
let's not forget how f'ing good all of Disturb's covers are. They absolutely crush their covers...love it!
David Draiman’s family has a long history of singing. He was trained from childhood to be a cantor (a singer of Jewish religious music) but he chose another path: heavy metal. I like how their band’s name is echoed in this song’s line. “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.” He surely did disturb it.
Favorite version ever! David Draiman....gives me goosebumps every time with this rendition! One of the best vocalist's on the planet! Thanks Singer!!
Masterpiece - absolutely 💯
I got to experience this song sung live at a Disturbed concert and it was unbelievable. His voice isnt filtered, just as amazing as in this video and the huge crowd was quiet. Beautiful beyond words.
Late to the party. Kept avoiding listening to this cover. I've heard maybe a couple of others songs by them but did not want to hear this cover. It's one of my favourite songs. Having regrets now. What a cover and yes it really plays on the darker parts of the overall story - so much respect for the lyrics. Amazing. Time to add it to my regular go to songs. Maybe it's time to listen to more.
After years of singing this song at home by Simon and Garfunkel, I accidentally came across David's version recently. I had no idea who he was, and first listened to the live on Conan. It was intensely better than the original. Watching the studio video version without the transparency is something you must do. The video version contains the most powerful and symbolic message Ive seen and matches his dire message. Im so glad you reaccted to this.
YESSSS!!!! THANK YOU!!! ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼x10,000
🤘🏻🤘🏻
This version sends chills down my spine every time I hear it.
This version still gives me goose bumps every time that I hear it.
That is the absolutely best version of that song hands down.
Beautiful voice ❤❤
Disturbed's version gave me goosebumps and had me in tears at the same time because David Draiman is such an amazing singer.
The live version is just as incredible. Disturbed are an amazing band, the lead singers range is phenomenal, truely an amazing vocalist. They have a song called “darkness” I think you might also enjoy
Super dramatic version. Exactly what was needed for the song to be as efficient as it was intended.
Respect sir. Disturbed did the song way more justice than any other and if think it through you'll see the message which today is so relevant it's not funny
Too bad we didn't listen back in the 60s😐
I grew up listening to this song by Simon & Garfunkel back in the 60's & have always loved it. I had a lot of their records. Many people have covered this song. Disturbed's version is a much darker take on this song. Peter Hollens & Tim Foust (from Home Free) do a great version of this song. I think you already checked out their cover a few weeks ago.
Thank you for your comments, I loved your reaction to this cover, I am a child of the 60's when Simon & Garfunkel released the original in 1964 I was in high school, back then I considered it kind of country-ish, I liked it but the message didn't pierce the soul (okay so I'm 74). This cover by Disturbed along with the video is the BEST it touches your soul and really gets S&G message to the core of my being and many others too, goosebumps and tears every time. "Neon God" in the 60's TV the advancement of technology NOW there is so many more especially cell phones.
Suggestion = The official video by Disturbed “Hold On To Memories” was released Jan 23rd 2020. “Hold on to Memories" is about not only honoring those we’ve lost, but also making the most of our time with those we still have. We are always touched by the stories you share regarding what this song means to you
There is a sad lonely reflection in the original Simon and Garfunkel song. There is an angry and powerful call to Disturbed's version. I always loved the original but this version quickly became my favourite. So good!! Try Land of Confusion by them.
This version is perfect and as someone who was used to Disturbed's traditional catalog I was skeptical, but when I first heard this (the live version from Conan) I think my mouth was agape the whole time. Another great live version is the one featuring Myles Kennedy from a concert in Houston I believe.
This is my favorite song. He rocked. Bravo.
This is literally the best cover of any song in the history of the universe!
Check out Down With The Sickness by these guys - it's a must! xx
I've heard say that the Simon and Garfunkle version was the warning of the breakdown of interpersonal communication. Disturbs version is the outrage that it's now here.
This is one of the best vocal performance of all time imo, the song was originally performed by Simon and Garfunkel
This guy is a heavy metal singer one of the best because he is a classically trained singer. Hes even better live. He performs this live on the late show worth checking out!
I read on another comment that he had to learn to sing with a clear baritone voice for this song. If you want to hear a classical trained singer to sing this then watch Henk Poort on Beste Zangers sing this for Floor Jansen. Henk never sang with distortion before that show
I first heard this song as a five year old in the late '60s. It was played on the radio so many times I learned the lyrics in no time. The Sounds of Silence was written and played by Simon & Garfunkel. Simon & Garfunkel approved of Disturbed's version.
Chills do not mean you're scared! It means the song literally touched your soul!! You have a good heart. Keep a kind heart.
Simon and Garfunkle wrote the meditation -- David teaches the lesson !!!!
Thank you for sharing your reaction, he got to you too!! Makes me get tearful every time I hear it and I can't get enough of it. Only found it recently, so glad I did. Its so powerful!😊😊😊
I was born in the 50s and the original was written by Simon n Garfunkle and was sang in the 60s. Was my favorite till this version came out.
This is a Simon & Garfunkel song from the sixties. Written by Paul Simon.
In the US Army, our artillery unit would play this before firing a fire mission over loud speakers. And no, the original is Simon and Garfunkel. And it is live. Just as good
Apparently Paul Simon was so moved by David’s cover that he told Disturbed that it was their song now!! What an honor for Disturbed to have the blessing of the original artists!! Only version S&G have endorsed
I love this song❤, love original too, but love how Disturbed has made this his own!❤
Flat out one of greatest covers all time 💯.. hits me in emotions every time I hear it
The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake.
Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening.
They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made."
The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government.
As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.
Disturbed rock! and theres only one way to listen to them....LOUDDDDD!!!!!
I love this version, especially when it's teamed with a tribute to the military (it's a video here on RUclips)... it fits it so perfectly because it really does match the depths of what is in a combat soldiers heart... the disparity between the honest horrors of war and the delusional and senseless concepts of every day normal life. You, my friend, understand the true power in this song. Thanks for reviewing it.
Good review, brother. David will have to give that voice back to God one day!!
David Draiman really takes you through all the emotions in this song. He's so good.
""POWERFULL - POWERFULL - POWERFULL""
This song is amazing. You need to watch it live. Chills everywhere. He's an incredible singer with amazing stage presence.
The reactions to this song never gets old... it reaches right to the soul, the original was subtle, this yanks you by the collar and makes you listen.
i used to like the original Simon & Garfunkle but THIS was just so emotive...sent it to my Mum and even she liked it. David Draiman's voice is just amazing and the played this version so well - even Paul Simon thought it was an amazing version!! can't stop listening to it now LOL xo
A truly iconic song from Simon and Garfunkel (back in 1965) - for them it was a ballad with guitar, the lyrics tell a powerful story - here reimagined with hugh vocal dynamics and passion! A truly magnificent rendition with a great video to set the scene!
I absolutely LOVED your reaction! His voice is beautiful, but besides that, the story and the way he tells it gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it 🔥🔥🔥
This is a complete musical and visual experience. I still get a visceral reaction every time I see this. What an amazing piece of art vocally, musically and graphically. The message of the song is delivered as much by David’s growl and power as the words themselves. I hope you watch this again without stopping it … unbelievable reaction in your gut and your brain explodes with everything that this performance delivers.
Simon and Garfunkel were the original writers and artists of this song. And to hear how actually different it is you’ve got to listen to their version. Then disturbs version of this song will truly blow your mind 😘
The Distirbed live version of this song is also amazing.
Oh gosh I’m so excited about this- I absolutely love this version of this song! It was on my “to request in the future” list 😂 ❤️ oh and I get the I’m so scared thing this seriously gives me the biggest goosebumps ever!
Like I was getting chills
I always say to peeps, "wait for it"😅. When I first heard this, my mind was blown 🤯! Paul Simon was extremely impressed with this version 💕. I didn't know of Disturbed before this and I'm a metal lover, but now I love them. I love their version of Sting's If I Ever Lose My Faith In You'. They are normally really heavy. David is a classically trained Cantor. ✌🇦🇺
Same, I always get the same reaction from people at the "and the people bowed and prayed" line and its "mouth dropped eyes peeled back" reaction
Love love love your reaction lol! He’s amazing. Put the instruments, vocals and video together, a masterpiece!
David Draiman has a great voice and years of performance experience. He also started to train as a Hazzan (Jewish Cantor) in his youth and uses this training to this tap into the spiritual aspect of this song. You are correct when you said the you must check out his live performance; the Conan recording is epic.
David Draiman is an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distorted, operatic, baritone voice and percussive singing style, he is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Disturbed since 1996.
His vocals are insane and blew my mind the first time.
I highly recommend doing a little history research before jumping into a video. The Sound of Silence was originally written and performed by Simon and Garfunkel, then the song has been covered by many artists. Originally it was a folk song, both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel harmonizing BEAUTIFULLY! I believe David Draiman and Disturbed perfected the song, though. That being said, I loved your reaction.
This is a brilliant version of one of the greatest songs ever written. Credit for this masterpiece of song writing goes to Simon and Garfunkel! 💕 I recommend reacting to the original too now that you have herd the best of the covers of this powerful song! Great reaction as always this is my favorite reaction channel by far❤️
I love watching the various entities posting first-time reactions. Some aren't genuine, but this one is. You can tell by his expressions at the appropriate places as this song increases in power. Now I don't know David Draiman, nor if he's ever had acting lessons, but both this music video and the live Conan version really emote feelings in many - many people...strong emotions too. And you can really see that effect on people the first time they listen to it performed by Disturbed. I especially like the reviewers that know the original version. Thanks for sharing it.
I think everyone fell off their chair when they first heard David sing this version of Sounds of Silence. Best ever. 🔥
You said you wanted to hear it live. Check out their live performance on the Conan O’Brien show…It’s EPIC!! Just RUclips search it, and you’ll find it.
Love love LOVE Disturbed. Had the privilege of seeing them live. My favourite has got to be Stricken!
I ❤️ it. "DISTURBED"🥰 that's what you were feeling. Me too, every time I hear it.
I have listened to this hundreds of times, I have the CD and I get chills every time. It's the best version and the original artist agrees. David's voice is controlled and beautiful. The orchestration is amazing and his build up is brilliant! I am no metal fan at all but they have put out some astonishing ballads.
YASSSSS!!! My man recently introduced me to this song and boy am I hooked. What a powerful voice that man has.
So powerful
LOVE your reaction.. this isn't his song...and he is the lead singer to a heavy metal band Disturbed :) and I'm Australian and LOVE your reactions to our music..
"The Light" and "Prayer" are two wonderful songs that are also done by these gentlemen.
Prayer was my gateway song into them. They have some other awesome covers too. And let's not forget Never Again and the message it holds.
Yes, most definitely check out the live version performed on a late-night show. Reactors from all over RUclips have been in awe of it.
Live version from Conan is hauntingly beautiful....jaw-dropping....masterpiece.
Peace...
The crazy thing is that when he preformed this song 🎵 he had a very bad cold. Hats off to still pulling off a fantastic performance.
In my opinion, one of the few times a remake equals the original, dare I say adds something extra delicious to it? And I adore Simon and Garfunkel. To take a folk song and turn it into this giant...chef's kiss
The original band Simon and Garfunkel released this in the 60's. Paul Simon wrote it and him and Art Garfunkel performed and recorded it. I've always adored thus song. But I'm a metalhead and when Disturbed released this cover I fell in love with it all over again.
Paul Simon saw them perform this on the Conan show and contacted David Draiman after. He was so impressed with their cover he told them that it's their song now. Coming from a genius writer and artist like Paul, that says a LOT!
Love the silent start where everyone fidgets! Perfect touch
It’s even better live! If you like this, listen to the version where he sings it with Myles Kennedy. It’s a whole other level!
I heard that David Draiman was sick when they did Conan live. He still did amazing!
Paul Simon loved Disturbed's version and said that it was very powerful! He loved Draiman's voice and thanked him for covering it. The video is epic! Beautiful imagery and symbolism. Draiman's voice is beautiful
Original was Simon and Garfunkel, this is David Draiman from Disturbed, excellent cover and his vocal range is insane, listen to "down with the sickness" to see the stuff he usually does, I'm a big fan of Disturbed and especially David Draiman, he's insane.
The only thing more fun to watch than someone who has heard Down with the Sickness and then hearing this... is someone who hears this as their first Disturbed song and then seeing them react to that song.
I STILL get chills listening to the disturbed version of this song.
Paul Simon wrote this in 1964 as a young man and he and Art Garfunkel made it a hit. Paul appreciated this cover so much that he commented that he added this to his playlist. Where S&G did this in a folk style and it was a "warning", this version is raging that the warning wasn't heeded. As mentioned below, you should check out the live version from the Conan show from March of 2016. David Draiman (lead singer), who was trained as a cantor as a young man, was sick during the Conan show but you wouldn't have realized it. As the studio version here is "good", the live version was "great"!
I wish you had seen an original Disturbed song before this, so you could see the difference between their usual music and this. You should definitely check out another big hit of theirs 😀