No, you're not. I'm with you on that. I never tire of hearing this version, I remember the original being a teenager at the time but this one is stunning.
Fulfillment & remessaged...when Simon & Garfunkyl did this song, it was light & loving. David Draiman 's Redinition was sad & angry. It is a message, from a higher power.
Paul Simon liked this cover so much he put it on his own channel. He stated he wished they had done the original with this intensity. That's a heck of a compliment from the original writer and singer.
There was one point where Conan's people used autotune. David was pissed about that. That man doesn't need ANY autotune. He was seated because he wasn't feeling well. Flu I think 🤔
@@johnm1925 I'm happy to respect your opinion, but I'm just not prepared to move it into the #1 spot in my personal list ... Lots of good covers out there over the years, and to each it's due.... Mr. Draiman won my heart. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Blessed be.
@mandamorris7934 I understand what you mean. Yes, there are lots of good covers out there, and depending on your mood or state of mind, in that moment in time, number one will change. Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and yours too!😁
The way he delivers the line "and the people bowed and prayed...to the neon god they made" always makes tears spring to my eyes. The raw power there is just so beautiful and moving
I might be projecting some, but the anger, the frustration, and the desperation all seems to really come to a head at that part to me. This song to me is about how we're talking _at_ each other, not _with_ each other. We're ignoring the people at the other end, and just propping up what we're talking through. We're always talking about and to the constructs that seperate us, like being a Democrat or Republican or Asian or Black or German or Mexican etc. instead of talking about and to people. Because under all the BS that's what we all are, people. I very much have been feeling those feelings for most of my life, so again this might just be me projecting that ball of emotion on that line.
@@guardian33 well, that line in particular does pretty aptly describe him and his followers despite the fact that it was originally written long before he was ever in politics.
I hope ppl can truly understand the meaning behind these words. I prayed for mankind in the 70's when this came to my ears. Now I pray even harder with tears streaking my face
I played this video for my dad, who was a BIG S&G fan and I grew up on them thanks to him. I loved watching my dad’s reaction to the video after which he said, “I bet that’s the way S&G wanted that song to be heard.” My dad is gone now, but it’s a great musical memory I have.
I grew up with the original and think its one of the best songs ever written. Lyrics and all. However Disturbs version is amazing and I love it. He makes it there song in a way for the times of today. This song has been covered sooo many times over the years.
The remake is good with his intense deep voice, but what made this song so special from the beginning was Simon and Garfunkels harmony. So many tried to duplicate it and couldn't quite make it. A solo could never exceed that quality and mastery.
I get chills every time. Tears rolling without me knowing. I played this for my husband before he passed. He had tears rolling. Beautiful, powerful and perfect.
Me as well. I took a very long route to hearing Disturbed perform this song. I watched the video of the young harp player, playing the song and the deer coming out of the bush to listen while she played. After I watched that video, the video of the Conan performance kept popping up on my RUclips feed. I had no interest…. This is no reflection on the artists themselves, but Disturbed do not perform the kind of music I like to listen to. Finally after several months of this getting shoved in my face day after day, I listened and immediately wished I’d clicked the link much sooner. It’s incredible and I’m glad I did eventually listen.
Has anyone ever noticed the total silence of the audience? They were stunned into silence until several seconds after the song ended. As amazing as the performance is, imagine being there for it...
That's what REAL talent does. You get lost in it. It engulfs you and taps into your soul. It takes you on a journey. When you ride a rollercoaster you don't immediately jump up when it's over do you? You take a few seconds to gather yourself because you just had an amazing experience. That's what the audience experienced.
Let's not forget that the original artists came out publicly and declared this as belonging forever more to Disturbed. 😁I still get chills every time I hear it.
No he didn't, here is Simons Mail: "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." What your'e thinking of is probably what Trent Reznor said about the Hurt Cover from Johnny Cash.
My mouth dropped when I heard him singing this. Loved it when Simon and Garfunkel. However, Disturbed took it to a whole new level. His talent highlighted the song even more. Then sealed it with a kiss. It's hard to take an original and make it your own. I'm truly addicted to what he had done. BRAVO
Wow! I have never heard this before and I love the original. This mans voice is absolutely superb, the emotion and the sensitive change of volume/tone. Disturbed owned a classic song and made me cry! I am not surprised Paul Simon loved this, a superb musician appreciating another superb musician.
I heard him say, in an interview, that when he decided to cover this song, he wanted to do it in a different way. He took lessons to sing vibrato, and that it's the hardest technique to do well. I think he nailed it, because of his early training.
I'm a 56-year-old man and I know Simon and Garfunkel and their songs! Well, wait, I don't know Simon and Garfunkel themselves! To me this cover of a song is the best cover I've ever heard!! And I've heard thousands of covers! Every time I hear this song, just listening to the energy and the heart that he puts into the song brings tears to my eyes!! I've always loved this song and I truly love this cover!! Great job Disturbed!! Thanks 👍🏼❤️
When I compare the Simon & Garfunkel's version to this, I feel like S&G version is telling you what will happen if we don't listen & Disturbed's version is telling you what DID happen, because we didn't listen. Now it's time to start over. Now listen this time. I loved when the timpani came in. I find myself holding my breath.
How you make an all time classic even better is remarkable. Disturbed rendition of the original is so powerful it commands its own respect. The singers voice is extremely powerful.
The original songwriter/artist Simon, gave the highest praise. He said this song is now as much David's as it is his. Simon meant it as a warning. David's version is now what happened when no one heeded the warning. In today's world, with our tweets and selfish for likes....we don't even speak. People. Have somehow forgotten the beauty of true communication.
Aye, i always thought it was hinting at the invention of TV: References to 'the flash of a neon light' and also 'the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made' certainly hints at our devotion and addiction to electronic devices. Although the original would have been referring to only tv's, but now its PC's, gaming platforms, Phones, ipads etc. As a result, everyone has lost the art of conversation.
The original song is about the dying of music, and the creation of electric sound, which has flooded the music industry for decades. But the words are so powerful, you can attach what ever meaning you feel is relevant and it will fit. I agree it does resonate with society's move to a technological independent culture over the past habitus of community shared ownership.
This song idc how many times I hear it I get goosebumps and tears. I have seen them live Davids voice is just beautiful and so damn powerful. I wish he would play the phantom in phantom of the opera on Broadway.
😱Wow!! His voice is like the finest-tuned instrument. Powerful, intense, emotional and perfect tone in any range. I like this cover even better then the original S&G version.
@@HarriBestReactions He was really sick, fever, weak, that's why he sat on this high chair throughout the whole performance - he wasn't in his power at all, but under these circumstances it was an incredible performance! And their version is great, the best cover of the song, and I say this growing up with S&G and LOVE them and their Sound of silence... 😉😘
The original version of this song by Simon and Garfunkel was acoustic. It didn’t do well in the charts, so their producer convinced Paul Simon to speed up the tempo and add an electric guitar. The rest is history.
What I had actually read was that Simon and Garfunkel had nothing to do with the re-made version of the song. Paul Simon was in England by himself after their first album, Wednesday Morning, 3AM didn’t do well. The record company hired musicians to put bass, drums and electric guitar on the acoustic track from the original acoustic version of the song and it was this version that became a hit. Neither Simon or Garfunkel were aware of it until it was released.
David has an awesome voice! You were right...not many people realized what a magnificent voice he has because he's usually using grit/distortion...so you can't really hear what he's capable of doing. Here you can hear it! Great reaction guys!
David was so sick when he did this live. That's why he is sitting in the stool. The guy playing the piano is actually his lead guitarist. Still sounded amazing.
The fact alone that David from Disturbed felt that "He could have done better" but it's so loved and appreciated by the fans as well as the original artists is insane to me 💯 David was sick during this performance and he beat himself up because he felt he could of done better. Great reaction 🤙🏻 And this is one of the best remixes of an original song that I've ever heard 🔥
"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon gods they made" - makes the hairs on my arms stand up every time. It just seems so poignant. I love the official video of this, it has a much grittier feel - especially on the line above.
I LOVE this song. He became able to reach that deep growl due to a throat surgery. He has an amazing voice and range. I'm a Disturbed fan for life❤ This song was very healing and comforting to me after the suicide of my ex husband🌹
im 60 and this version of this song when i 1st heard it shook me more then any other song i ever heard and still has that same effect on me everytime i hear it
I too am 60, so I grew up hearing and loving the S&G version (I even sang it in choir), but I was shaking, blubbering, and covered in goosebumps when I heard this version. I had to learn more about this man with an unbelievable voice. As someone had posted in the comments of another reaction video to this song - David was asked before being born into this world, "Do you want to be able to sing like a devil, or like an angel?" His answer: "Yes."
Great cover reaction Harri and friend!!!! You made my Sunday!!!!!! Thanks for that hombre!!!!! To me Simon and Garfunkel were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and David’s version is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎
I never cared for the original when I was a teenager, but when I heard this version and as a 71 yr old I just loved it and I played it over and over again and put it in my bank. 🇺🇸
Really like you including your friend and while watching you kept checking his reaction. Shows solid friendship. His reaction are also cool, very subtle but clear. Great combined discussion with both points coming. Thanks for this twist to your format. Worked well.
The lead singer is David Draiman, he was originally trained as a cantor when he was younger. The vocal distortion he sings with is his trademark, easily recognizable from any song they sing. When this came out, Paul Simon heard it, and said that the song belongs to Disturbed now, and posted it onto his Twitter page. It's the only time he's ever done that for any artist. He said his version was a warning, and sad, and this one is angry that everyone ignored his warning.
Nice review. They do take it more melancholy and darker. What a voice with so much character while keeping the essence of the song, in fact bringing even more gravitas. A lot of respect shown.
MR.Harri!! I really enjoyed this one! Especially since you brought your Pal in to Class-Up the joint! LOL! I liked what both of you had to say! Great Reaction!! CHEERS!!
First time on the channel and omg, the guy on the left is a harch critique! He does thoug, give me the musing of a man that has an ear for it, so I somewhat trust him. I will watch a few vids and see. He might be full of air. Gonna watch throuch your channel...
This song by Disturbed is HAUNTING!!!! It is in my favorites on RUclips and I listen to it at least once a week. One of the best covers I have ever heard in a live setting.
One night im singing along with this...my daughter came from her room saying you are a bit loud,i can hear you from the other end of house..shhhh..she is 24 and about time she moved out...lol.my house my singing.
Thank you for choosing this song! You two are like a new "Lighteous Brothers"! 💕 (this came to my mind because I just watch your commenting of Unchained Melody...) 😊
This is a nice version but I really love it by Simon and Garfunkel that’s one of my favourites, as is Homeward Bound. Nice to meet your friend Tevian, . ☮️
That version is so powerful. I can listen to it ten times a day. Stumbled on to you, I think because I’m always playing that song on RUclips. I’m gonna hit the bell. 😉
AM I the only one who is ADDICTED to watching REACTIONS of Disturbed's cover of SoS?? Lol
No, you're not. I'm with you on that. I never tire of hearing this version, I remember the original being a teenager at the time but this one is stunning.
No 😂😂😂 think ive watched em all well thght i had but new ones keep popping up 😅😅😅
I'm there with ya !
still doing it lolll
You are NOT!!! I have watched more than 25!!
The anger in the line " and the people bowed and prayed ro the neon gods they made"..... DAMN!
Go listen to the music video version where he's not sick and actually in studio. It's even better.
My absolute favorite line.
You are spot on! Those words really fit what's going on now, don't they?
@@justcausee I completely agree.
We should all be angry. How most people now, believe in a make-up God.
It’s rare that I like the cover, much more than the original. But this dudes voice, no words.
No words. Exactly!
Yepp thats why hes a realy huge thing in the metal / rock industry. Disturbed has been huge for decades
I'm 84 and can't stop listening to it every day
This wasn’t a cover song. It was the fulfillment of the song.
Simon and Gatkrfunkel's was a warning. Disturbed was the judgement
@@davidnordmeyer513Beautifully said.
Perfectly said.
Amen!
Fulfillment & remessaged...when Simon & Garfunkyl did this song, it was light & loving. David Draiman 's Redinition was sad & angry. It is a message, from a higher power.
If they don't play this version at my funeral...I'm not going!
Paul Simon liked this cover so much he put it on his own channel.
He stated he wished they had done the original with this intensity.
That's a heck of a compliment from the original writer and singer.
Really? Wowzer!
Art Garfunkel actually wrote and sang it 😉
@@AngelaEatsMusic no shit Sherlock
@@mikerichmond9086 needless sarcasm. Azzho.
@@mikerichmond9086 I LOVE IT!
This is one of the best cover songs ever. I get chills. And he was sick.
I just learnt he was sick.Wow!
There was one point where Conan's people used autotune. David was pissed about that. That man doesn't need ANY autotune. He was seated because he wasn't feeling well. Flu I think 🤔
@@lnetscoutnshelby5691 He was literally so sick he thought he would fall over or pass out, David never sits when singing.
Agreed! Chills!
Agreed! Chills!
In my humble opinion... THE best cover of any song ever done.... ever.
your humble opinion is correct!
True
I don't know, Hurt by Johnny Cash comes to mind.
@@johnm1925 I'm happy to respect your opinion, but I'm just not prepared to move it into the #1 spot in my personal list ...
Lots of good covers out there over the years, and to each it's due.... Mr. Draiman won my heart.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Blessed be.
@mandamorris7934 I understand what you mean. Yes, there are lots of good covers out there, and depending on your mood or state of mind, in that moment in time, number one will change.
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and yours too!😁
This poor guy was SICK and he still sang! 💜💜💜💜💜
The way he delivers the line "and the people bowed and prayed...to the neon god they made" always makes tears spring to my eyes. The raw power there is just so beautiful and moving
I'll be honest. I always think of Trump.
I might be projecting some, but the anger, the frustration, and the desperation all seems to really come to a head at that part to me.
This song to me is about how we're talking _at_ each other, not _with_ each other. We're ignoring the people at the other end, and just propping up what we're talking through. We're always talking about and to the constructs that seperate us, like being a Democrat or Republican or Asian or Black or German or Mexican etc. instead of talking about and to people. Because under all the BS that's what we all are, people. I very much have been feeling those feelings for most of my life, so again this might just be me projecting that ball of emotion on that line.
@@guardian33 well, that line in particular does pretty aptly describe him and his followers despite the fact that it was originally written long before he was ever in politics.
I love the part where he sings "and in the naked light I saw..." he sings that part so beautifully. He has such an amazing voice
@@guardian33hes literally neon
I hope ppl can truly understand the meaning behind these words. I prayed for mankind in the 70's when this came to my ears. Now I pray even harder with tears streaking my face
Boo hoo lady
I played this video for my dad, who was a BIG S&G fan and I grew up on them thanks to him. I loved watching my dad’s reaction to the video after which he said, “I bet that’s the way S&G wanted that song to be heard.” My dad is gone now, but it’s a great musical memory I have.
❤ blessings to you.
I grew up with the original and think its one of the best songs ever written. Lyrics and all. However Disturbs version is amazing and I love it. He makes it there song in a way for the times of today. This song has been covered sooo many times over the years.
So agree
@kirk hall
Absolutely. This song imo puts Paul Simon over Bob Dylan as a lyricist. By FAR.
I've heard about 20 versions of this song. Disturbed has by far done the song justice. Try as you might the original version can never be beat.
The remake is good with his intense deep voice, but what made this song so special from the beginning was Simon and Garfunkels harmony. So many tried to duplicate it and couldn't quite make it. A solo could never exceed that quality and mastery.
Simon and Garfunkel were even blown away by Disturbed's rendition of this song.
guys you need to watch the video it will bring you to tears
The most empathic rendition EVER!!
He was quite sick while doing this song. He said his throat was sore and had a bad cold. Kudos for this performance.
Too bad the techies put pitch correction on his mic. Nearly ruins the otherwise powerful performance.
@@samhilton4173 even the vibrato sounds electronic
So that’s why I have a hard tome hearing him😅😭
Time
Actually I hear it better hear lmao wut
The real beauty is in how he builds it....
I get chills every time. Tears rolling without me knowing. I played this for my husband before he passed. He had tears rolling. Beautiful, powerful and perfect.
Me as well. I took a very long route to hearing Disturbed perform this song. I watched the video of the young harp player, playing the song and the deer coming out of the bush to listen while she played. After I watched that video, the video of the Conan performance kept popping up on my RUclips feed. I had no interest…. This is no reflection on the artists themselves, but Disturbed do not perform the kind of music I like to listen to. Finally after several months of this getting shoved in my face day after day, I listened and immediately wished I’d clicked the link much sooner. It’s incredible and I’m glad I did eventually listen.
Has anyone ever noticed the total silence of the audience? They were stunned into silence until several seconds after the song ended. As amazing as the performance is, imagine being there for it...
That's what REAL talent does. You get lost in it. It engulfs you and taps into your soul. It takes you on a journey. When you ride a rollercoaster you don't immediately jump up when it's over do you? You take a few seconds to gather yourself because you just had an amazing experience. That's what the audience experienced.
@@rodmoore1577 If he's THAT talented, how come he uses autotune here?
@@OzStick he didn't. The production team for Conan put it on the vocal against his wishes.
@@IcePrincessWHN So he didn't use Autotune, however Autotune WAS used? Splitting hairs just a tad, aren't we??
@@OzStick not really. Do you honestly not see a difference between choosing to change your vocals and having someone do it after you told them not to?
Simon felt that this was how the song was meant to be sung.
Let's not forget that the original artists came out publicly and declared this as belonging forever more to Disturbed. 😁I still get chills every time I hear it.
No he didn't, here is Simons Mail: "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." What your'e thinking of is probably what Trent Reznor said about the Hurt Cover from Johnny Cash.
@@AidanPryde09 It was in a reaction video I saw on here. I don't watch Conan anymore. With the exception of the performance disturbed did on his show.
@@thomasaitken7495 It is apparently a myth.
I do too. And I always get teary eyed halfway through….always.
Never ever have they said that, Dear Lord no.
My mouth dropped when I heard him singing this. Loved it when Simon and Garfunkel. However, Disturbed took it to a whole new level. His talent highlighted the song even more. Then sealed it with a kiss. It's hard to take an original and make it your own. I'm truly addicted to what he had done. BRAVO
Wow! I have never heard this before and I love the original. This mans voice is absolutely superb, the emotion and the sensitive change of volume/tone. Disturbed owned a classic song and made me cry! I am not surprised Paul Simon loved this, a superb musician appreciating another superb musician.
The singer was trained as a cantor, so he was able to give the range needed. I love this version and it's become one of my most favourite songs.
I heard him say, in an interview, that when he decided to cover this song, he wanted to do it in a different way. He took lessons to sing vibrato, and that it's the hardest technique to do well. I think he nailed it, because of his early training.
He most definitely did it a different way and then some.
Right. I read up on David. He's an amazing talent.
David Draiman was extremely sick during this performance and he still killed it!
What a masterpiece. Always beautiful to listen to
I'm a 56-year-old man and I know Simon and Garfunkel and their songs! Well, wait, I don't know Simon and Garfunkel themselves! To me this cover of a song is the best cover I've ever heard!! And I've heard thousands of covers! Every time I hear this song, just listening to the energy and the heart that he puts into the song brings tears to my eyes!! I've always loved this song and I truly love this cover!! Great job Disturbed!! Thanks
👍🏼❤️
I have watch this song by Disturbed , at least 100 maybe 150 times.
When I compare the Simon & Garfunkel's version to this, I feel like S&G version is telling you what will happen if we don't listen & Disturbed's version is telling you what DID happen, because we didn't listen. Now it's time to start over. Now listen this time. I loved when the timpani came in. I find myself holding my breath.
Best cover ever. Paul Simon agreed and added it to his playlist.
Damn I love that observation! Thank you Jan ✌
@@wolfhart309 Thank you, Wolfhart for the compliment!
Exactly what I was about to comment!!
Love your analysis.... That is how it came across to me too!
First time I heard this, it had me in total awe!
Go watch the music video version. Where he's not sick and in a studio. It's even better.
The emotion in "silence like a cancer grows" gets me all the time. Best cover ever. David is fire.
This man’s recording of this is much stronger!!! DEEPER AND DARKER!! Mind blowing
How you make an all time classic even better is remarkable. Disturbed rendition of the original is so powerful it commands its own respect. The singers voice is extremely powerful.
Absolutely
Only a voice that demands respect could do this song justice. He showed Simon how it was *meant* to be sung.
Watching the guy w/glasses reaction 🤓
WOW! What a Song❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Just listen to the fact Disturbed did justice to a truly beautiful song. The world needs to understand what it means.
I will never get sick of hearing this song from him. He sings it seriously.
A wonderful example of...Dont judge a book by its cover.
Best cover of a song, ever. It’s perfect.
THEE BEST Cover of this song. To me, no other cover will EVER compare like this one. And DISTURBED, Fantastic. (IMO)
During this performance, the crowd was absolutely enthralled. You don't hear a sound from them until the end of the song. Powerful.
I have never heard a cover better then the original. Sorry but it is such a soulful version.
Simon said David showed him how the song was meant to be sung and that it was his song now.
Totally agree. Awesome version of a great song.
This cover by Disturbed still sends a chill down my spine, he has such an amazing powerful voice
The original songwriter/artist Simon, gave the highest praise. He said this song is now as much David's as it is his. Simon meant it as a warning. David's version is now what happened when no one heeded the warning.
In today's world, with our tweets and selfish for likes....we don't even speak. People. Have somehow forgotten the beauty of true communication.
That is likely why I burst into tears when I hear it.
Aye, i always thought it was hinting at the invention of TV: References to 'the flash of a neon light' and also 'the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made' certainly hints at our devotion and addiction to electronic devices. Although the original would have been referring to only tv's, but now its PC's, gaming platforms, Phones, ipads etc. As a result, everyone has lost the art of conversation.
The original song is about the dying of music, and the creation of electric sound, which has flooded the music industry for decades. But the words are so powerful, you can attach what ever meaning you feel is relevant and it will fit. I agree it does resonate with society's move to a technological independent culture over the past habitus of community shared ownership.
If you haven’t done Disturbed’s video for this song - you SIMPLY MUST!!!! They tell the story with images so well. The video is Poetic!
I listen to this amazing man at least 3 times a day .I to am addicted .It is AMAZING
Such a powerful performance!! Gives me chills every time i hear this version. Absolutely love it!
This song idc how many times I hear it I get goosebumps and tears. I have seen them live Davids voice is just beautiful and so damn powerful. I wish he would play the phantom in phantom of the opera on Broadway.
To say Nothing is to do Something…look at our world😢
😱Wow!! His voice is like the finest-tuned instrument. Powerful, intense, emotional and perfect tone in any range. I like this cover even better then the original S&G version.
He was sick during this performance. The music video version is even better.
This version is so intense it gives me chills inside, almost bringing tears, it's like a call.
The original was a call. This is in lament of not heeding that call.
@@justcausee 👍🏻✌🏻🎵🎼🎶 .... yep!
Yes, me too. If I close my eyes and just listen, it's like I lose the ability to breathe, tears rise...
He was sick with the flu that night but the show must go on and then ...incredible!
Wow! He had flu??
He should have cancelled the performance it was embarrassing.
@@bgallagher8129 You joking ...right?
@@terryconnelly484 no kidding? Wow.
@@HarriBestReactions He was really sick, fever, weak, that's why he sat on this high chair throughout the whole performance - he wasn't in his power at all, but under these circumstances it was an incredible performance! And their version is great, the best cover of the song, and I say this growing up with S&G and LOVE them and their Sound of silence... 😉😘
The original version of this song by Simon and Garfunkel was acoustic. It didn’t do well in the charts, so their producer convinced Paul Simon to speed up the tempo and add an electric guitar. The rest is history.
What I had actually read was that Simon and Garfunkel had nothing to do with the re-made version of the song. Paul Simon was in England by himself after their first album, Wednesday Morning, 3AM didn’t do well. The record company hired musicians to put bass, drums and electric guitar on the acoustic track from the original acoustic version of the song and it was this version that became a hit. Neither Simon or Garfunkel were aware of it until it was released.
@@yensilluap You could be right!
I am guessing that was Clive Davis, or he was their A &R guy 😊
Ohhh they did that to David Foster on Whitney's I Will Always Love You. He wanted to go in and add things and Clive said no let it go the way it is...
This version is absolutely spine chilling and beautiful. He is SO talented. Thanks for your review and discussion. ❤️
Well said 🤩
THANK YOU !!! for playing this song without stopping it 47 times to talk...like everyone else does.
Listening to this live version of this song,
by Disturbed, always brings a tear to my eye.
I get chills every time I hear this!
The original was perfect in it's time, this was perfect in this time. I like them both, and it's rare I like covers.
My most favorite version of this song! So powerful, so beautiful! Love this! Chills everytime I here it! ❤
David has an awesome voice! You were right...not many people realized what a magnificent voice he has because he's usually using grit/distortion...so you can't really hear what he's capable of doing. Here you can hear it! Great reaction guys!
I was young when S&G did the original. Disturbed has blown it away. 🎶❤️
David was so sick when he did this live. That's why he is sitting in the stool. The guy playing the piano is actually his lead guitarist. Still sounded amazing.
Thank you for introducig me to this version it's wonderful .
Paul Simon said that his version was a whispered warning and this is the angry response that the warning was ignored. Love it!
The fact alone that David from Disturbed felt that "He could have done better" but it's so loved and appreciated by the fans as well as the original artists is insane to me 💯 David was sick during this performance and he beat himself up because he felt he could of done better. Great reaction 🤙🏻 And this is one of the best remixes of an original song that I've ever heard 🔥
Sounds like he is humble and talented both, Nice!
Easily one of the best covers in music history.
This is a fantastic performance. Such a powerful voice. And the musical arrangement, with the orchestra and those drums, amazing.
One of my favorite songs, powerful. However Disturbeds version takes it to another level, powerful!!!
The more I hear song. It grows on you. Might be the best version of this classic!!!
"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon gods they made" - makes the hairs on my arms stand up every time. It just seems so poignant.
I love the official video of this, it has a much grittier feel - especially on the line above.
Intense as hell. Gritty. Massively talented. Pure professional. Strong conviction.
I LOVE this song. He became able to reach that deep growl due to a throat surgery. He has an amazing voice and range. I'm a Disturbed fan for life❤ This song was very healing and comforting to me after the suicide of my ex husband🌹
im 60 and this version of this song when i 1st heard it shook me more then any other song i ever heard and still has that same effect on me everytime i hear it
Frank, I absolutely agree with you. I really liked the original by S&G, but Davids version will forever give me chills. 🤗
I too am 60, so I grew up hearing and loving the S&G version (I even sang it in choir), but I was shaking, blubbering, and covered in goosebumps when I heard this version. I had to learn more about this man with an unbelievable voice. As someone had posted in the comments of another reaction video to this song - David was asked before being born into this world, "Do you want to be able to sing like a devil, or like an angel?" His answer: "Yes."
Great cover reaction Harri and friend!!!! You made my Sunday!!!!!! Thanks for that hombre!!!!! To me Simon and Garfunkel were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and David’s version is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎
😯 WOW !!! Never heard this guy before. What a voice!!! What RANGE !!! You are Awesome 👏 🫡😎🥰
I never cared for the original when I was a teenager, but when I heard this version and as a 71 yr old I just loved it and I played it over and over again and put it in my bank. 🇺🇸
Absolutely magnificent ❤🎉
Really like you including your friend and while watching you kept checking his reaction. Shows solid friendship. His reaction are also cool, very subtle but clear. Great combined discussion with both points coming. Thanks for this twist to your format. Worked well.
Hold on to the memories is another beautiful softer song by Disturbed. David has a voice that has been compared to the angels. Great reaction!
Heard this performed live in Houston a few years back, was incredible. Amazing strong voice shook the stadium. Gave me chills.
The lead singer is David Draiman, he was originally trained as a cantor when he was younger. The vocal distortion he sings with is his trademark, easily recognizable from any song they sing. When this came out, Paul Simon heard it, and said that the song belongs to Disturbed now, and posted it onto his Twitter page. It's the only time he's ever done that for any artist. He said his version was a warning, and sad, and this one is angry that everyone ignored his warning.
Nice review. They do take it more melancholy and darker. What a voice with so much character while keeping the essence of the song, in fact bringing even more gravitas. A lot of respect shown.
MR.Harri!! I really enjoyed this one! Especially since you brought your Pal in to Class-Up the joint! LOL! I liked what both of you had to say! Great Reaction!! CHEERS!!
Class up the joint 😂🤣😂
@@HarriBestReactions Heck Yeah!!!👍👍
I've seen this performed live, imagine 20k + ppl watching this in awe and silence (no pun intended) it was amazing!!!!
First time on the channel and omg, the guy on the left is a harch critique! He does thoug, give me the musing of a man that has an ear for it, so I somewhat trust him. I will watch a few vids and see. He might be full of air. Gonna watch throuch your channel...
This song by Disturbed is HAUNTING!!!! It is in my favorites on RUclips and I listen to it at least once a week. One of the best covers I have ever heard in a live setting.
Ever time I hear this version it just gives me chills. Just amazingly beautifully done.
One night im singing along with this...my daughter came from her room saying you are a bit loud,i can hear you from the other end of house..shhhh..she is 24 and about time she moved out...lol.my house my singing.
Absolutely beautiful! I never expected this from this group! Masterpiece!
Thank you for choosing this song! You two are like a new "Lighteous Brothers"! 💕 (this came to my mind because I just watch your commenting of Unchained Melody...) 😊
OMG You know Wonderful Life by Black!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE that song. So tragic his passing. I feel no one knows his work. Thank you for that! So much.
This is a nice version but I really love it by Simon and Garfunkel that’s one of my favourites, as is Homeward Bound. Nice to meet your friend Tevian, . ☮️
Thanx Cynthia..Its Tevian 😀
@@HarriBestReactions Sorry, my hearing sucks. ☮️🇬🇧
I think I'm addicted to this version so powerful it gives me goosebumps.
I still get goosebumps every time I hear this particular version.
unbelievable performance........... What a song..... Amazingly done. Hairs stood right up...
That version is so powerful. I can listen to it ten times a day. Stumbled on to you, I think because I’m always playing that song on RUclips. I’m gonna hit the bell. 😉
Seriously beautifully haunting. I absolutely love this cover as well as the original. Amazing!
If they don't play this at my funeral I'm not going.
Same here buddy…
Me too
I was thinking the same thing
I loved the steady smile on your face..... pure joy.... like mine.... no matter how many times I see and hear it.... thank you...