@@liamjohnstone1062 disgaree totally, Cashs cover was passable at best. Reznor paying lip service to a country music wife beating heroin junkie icon was just that. Hes not gonna say what a piece of crap it was, and alienate a part of his cash paying fanbase. Johnny Cash should have quit making music when he blew up like Elvis, and was a man ball that stuttered amd stammered through songs. Not impressed -24/10 would not recommend
I grew up with Simon & Garfunkel and never thought anyone else could do their songs justice. However, the Disturbed cover of Sounds of Silence is a terrific song. Extremely well done. I’m not surprised Paul Simon gave this version kudos.
I agree. Like David alluded to, I didn't like it better than the original, but I was seriously impressed with their version. Only Disturbed could do this justice.
@@User0resU-1 In my opinion, Graceland is the most creative album produced in my lifetime. From the moment I heard my first Simon and Garfunkel song in the 70s, (Bridge Over Troubled Waters I think? ) I have been infatuated with Paul. Consummate artist.
My mother will be 70 in January, and she had asked for tickets to their show in September as an early birthday present. If Corona virus doesn't cause the show to be postponed, she will get them.
I always liked the song but I have to say the one done by Disturbed is nothing short of amazing. I dont know why but it actually brings tears to my eyes.
David is a very skilled, classically trained vocalist. So when he wants to put a lot of intensity and emotion into a performance, you can bet it will be there. The original is wonderful, but the power that David brought to their cover really does evoke a more visceral response.
He said in another video that when he sings it to a live audience, he looks around and sees many crying and is humbled that he has that effect on people.
S & G spoke to a warning of things that might be to come, in their time. Disturbed spoke to the failure to heed that warning. Present tense, Vs. past tense? The former was foreboding, chilling in it's implications. The latter, well let's just say that we fell down that rabbit hole...
The first version was an attempt to wake the masses to a wide spread social failing. The second version seemed more like a shout of anger that nobody has seemed to make any kind of progress toward addressing that failing , and much of the same problems continue today.
When I heard Disturbed was going to do this cover, I was like Oh no, what were they thinking. I thought it was a huge risk in both that it wouldn’t work, and that iconic song was a bad choice for many reasons. Then, I heard it. I’ve never been more wrong about anything in my life. That song was my childhood. It’s an amazing version.
OMFG YES! It is my favorite S & G song and my daughter was like "Mom, you gotta listen to this!" and I said The Down With The Sickness guys! SERIOUSLY!?? WTF...but the more I heard it the more I truly came to appreciate it. I have seen a comment posted on a few of Disturbed's cover the S &G's was a warning and theirs was rage that the warning was ignored. I think that comment really captures the feeling of both versions.
The Simon and Garfunkel original was very fitting in my youth when it first came out. But now, the Disturbed version expresses my feelings as a much older man.
I have to agree. The young me loved the original Simon and Garfunkle (and always will), but the older me feels the Disturbed cover on a whole different level.
To listen to the original it is actually creepy. It sounds like children singing a song you hear in a horror movie. The voices are angelic but the lyrics are far from it. The Disturbed version feels like someone telling how they feel? The original does not have to same vibe. But don't get me wrong I love the original. Both versions have their own merit. And it's really cool that Paul Simon had great things to say about the cover.
You deserved that praise. Your version is wonderful. Paul Simon wrote and performed it with despair at how things were declining. Disturbed sang it with anger that nothing has changed.
jesus christ stop repeating the same damn thing in a slightly different way "Simons' version was a warning. Disturbed's version was anger that the warning was ignored" So fucking cringe man, we get it. Stop.
In 1965 Simon & Garfunkel saw how people were unable to talk to each other. In 2015 Disturbed firmly told us, it being time we started communicating. S&G's version is an observation. Disturbed's version is a call to action, still ringing true to this day.
During my life time i have heard many original songs and then the cover version. For the most part I’m not a cover fan, there have been a few that were great. This version of Sound of Silence has to be one of the greatest covers i have heard in my 50 yrs of living.
I can't listen to the Distirbed version enough!! The pipes on their lead singer just really makes that song hit you in the gut and send chills up your spine!@
I'm just sad because my dad passed away and that he never heard disturbed cover, because I know that he would love it especially because it was one of his favorite songs when he was growing up, he was a fan of the good music and I just know that he would love it as well as I do. Love you dad, let the angels keep you as I did. I'm hurting because I never said good bye and I never told you that I forgive you everything, but I do forgive you and I hope that you forgive me for not being around for the last couple of years, if I could I would never allow you to die, not in that way, as I always saved you in the past many times because I cared more about you than you about you, but illness got you faster than I thought. Maybe I could change something, maybe I couldn't I'll never know and it hurts like hell. Goodbye dad, rest in peace! After you it's a sound of silence!
I am notbusually a fan of song remakes, but this one had me glued to my seat. I would not say they turned it to heavy metal or even metal. What they did was turn it into a query powerful rendition that is stunning both audio and visually .. completely captivated! Well done gents!!
I don't think its been transformed to metal, it's very powerful yes but not metal, more like a classic song done by a metal band but not in a metal style but that's just my opinion
I'd have to agree with you. It is most definitely a heavy song. Just because a metal band puts out a song, doesnt make it metal. Sliknot's circle is all acoustic and slow paced. Very heavy band instrumentally. But that song is not metal. Damn good song though. Disturbed also has a song off the second album called darkness which is slower and piano takes lead with david doing some beautiful singing. Not metal.
Their version of the song is EPIC. It's actually the best version ever made. To the point that Paul Simon was very impressed, just like most of us. Disturbed's version actually fits perfectly the lyrics and the song itself.
I've never listened to Disturbed or even their music style before, but this is undoubtedly the best cover version of any song ever. A thousand listens later it never ceases to bring chills to my spine, goosebumps to my body and tears to my eyes.
For years, I only knew of the original one, and I thought it was perfect and couldn't possibly ever be topped. Then, just a week ago, I don't know I missed it for almost 7 years, I got to know of this cover, and... I honestly have to say I like it better. The original was very moving, but it still felt like a plead, to listen to the warning, with a hope that people might. The much more somber and then outright angry and explosive take of Disturbed is like it's saying that 50 years later, they're gutted and sad that nobody took the warning seriously, and then they just burst out in frustration over knowing that nothing will change, nobody will listen to the warning, society is doomed, all the warnings fell on deaf ears, and how they're disappointed in people for acting like that, and showing that they have no more hope, because there is no more hope to find anywhere. It's a beautiful song, but the 50 years after cover conveys so many more emotions, and gets so much under my skin. Nothing short of a masterpiece.
Paul reached out and told them he loved it and posted it on his own social media. They met for about 30 mins one New Year's. They really blew me away--I guess it was 2 yrs ago for this 63 yr old that I heard them. Great respect shown to the material and then brought something to the table! And just enough grit/growl.
This cover blows me away, gives me goosebumps and makes me cry. Amazing version David....your voice and stage presence are off the charts. Thank you for ressurection this amazing song. Loved the original, but Disturbed version moves me far more.
When I heard this version, I was speechless. As a rocker from way back, I absolutely love the way Disturbed arranged this song. Awesome. Absolutely awesome.
David Draiman is a humble, gracious, and eloquent gentleman. A far cry from the Disturbed stage persona. David Draiman is The Sound of Silence in a world that will not stop shouting!
I've posted basically this same comment elsewhere but it is one that you need to see. I remember when sounds of silence came out and was blown away. It is one of the best pieces of music of recent years and has lyrics that actually convey a message. Loved it! But when I heard your cover I leterally cried. You brought a whole new dimension to one of my favorite songs. On key, on point, beautifully arranged, with extreme feeling, and unbelievably, on stage, not in a studio. You have improved on a near perfect piece of music. Thank you!
Every part of my life. DISTURBED has helped me thru my pain. I lost my Mother Father and brother. I The last concert I went to was with my precious brother. Draimins voice is my therapy. He's like an Archangel.
It’s all thanks to David Draiman’s (the singer) father, whose a Cantor (singer that leads Synagogue in worship), and David’s training to become a Cantor - until he decided to work in the medical field and use his vocal talent to start a rock band on the side. It’s crazy, but he had a full blown career as a Hospital administrator at the time Disturbed hit it big. He was very close to almost never sharing that voice with the world. I’m so glad his side project turned into a major record deal :)
Sound of Silence was the song through which I was introduced to Simon and Garfunkel by my father as a child. Sound of Silence was the song through which my father was introduced to Disturbed by me as a grown man.
When I heard Disturbed version I got goose bumps, and nearly cried. One of the best songs I ever heard in my life! No wonder even Paul Simon liked it! Amazing version! Congratulations Disturbed!! For both the Conan version and the video version! By the way, the black and white video is also a masterpiece!!
I did not want to hear this song, as I grew up with the original version as the background music of my childhood. I was afraid it would be a massacre of the original and I couldn't bear to hear that happen. I just heard the song, and you absolutely floored me! I LOVE what it has become, and I appreciate where you took the masterful lyrics and how you energized the music. Well done.
Both versions fit their time.... I grew up with S&G and loved this song. When I heard this on Conan I thought Disturbed was going to ruin it. I absolutely LOVE it... Did an excellent job...and Disturbed NAILED it for this time. Have started looking into their videos and even though I am not a metal fan, I loved their lyrics...., and have started watching their videos. David Draiman is a decent and cool guy, and his voice is absolutely amazing....!!
Decent and cool guy?! He's a God living with more mortals, and he's nice to us, has an unearthly vocal ability, and that's WAY beyond "decent"! Very cool though! LOL
That cover was actually my introduction to Disturbed. I had of course heard a few of their songs that got radio play, but I'm old and cranky and don't keep up much with a lot of newer music. I loved the original version and my daughter sent me a link and told me i was going to be blown away. I was skeptical, but blown away is an understatement. I have rarely been moved to tears, covered in goosebumps or had the the wind nearly taken out of me from any song in probably the last decade or longer, and NEVER by a cover of a song I love the original version of. Just Fucking Wow! I adore Paul Simon but really, it was his honor to have David Draiman intepret that song into that masterpiece. And that's what he did, he made an already beautiful song into a fucking masterpiece.
@@belladonna8425 Who cares if you're old and cranky? So am I, and I love a lot of the new metal, especially bands like Jinjer and Band Maid. It's all in what you like. You be you and you do you...let no one tell you that you are wrong.
The only other recent cover I put in this class is Uninvited by Red Sun Rising. Usually covers are just a trip down memory lane but these two to me were special.
My son showed me the song from Conan. I have always been a huge Simon & Garfunkel fan and I wept like a baby watching your version. What an amazing, beautiful voice you have and it absolutely blew me away. Truly, truly amazing version.
Not to take ANYTHING away from Paul Simon, but this song no longer belongs to him. It was stolen away in such amazingly heart wrenching fashion, and I'm so very grateful for that. This has to be the most amazing cover I've ever heard of any song.
I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence but Disturbed' cover is an emotional offering that brings home and expresses Paul and Art's message of people's indifference and misdirection. You can't help but listen to the lyrics as David Draiman puts his heart and soul into his performance. By far my favorite cover!💜
There are only two covers of popular songs that wildly surpass the emotion of the original, and that is Disturbed's "Sound of Silence" and Johnny Cash's "Hurt".
A wonderfully humble and appreciative description of Paul's reaction to their cover. Beautiful, respectful, and honorific!. I love the band, the cover, the original artist.... just everything about it. So.Well.Done!
I love both versions. I have always been a. huge fan of Simon and Garfunkle since I was a child. I love rock as well. Disturbed version is so good I listened to it over and over. I still love the original but appreciate the emotions felt when I listen to disturbed version.
THIS version by DISTURBED is so VERY powerful......as was the original......OMG...will never forget having the DISTURBED version playing on my car radio....I stopped at a 4 way stop and the other DRIVER *also* had it playing on HER car radio....we signaled each other "PEACE".....it was awesome!
When you listen to the Disturbed version it really makes you feel the song - I feel the emotion in the Disturbed increases the intensity of the message and makes it very relevant to todays society.
All these years later and I'm still getting the chills every single time I listen to Disturbs cover of this tune especially if it's the one from the Conan show!!
Decades ago I listened to a show where Paul's music was being discussed. It was around the time of his Graceland album. Some (I've forgotten) associate or friend said that one of the reasons for his success was that, even from his very first recording, he refused to record unless the recording equipment was the absolute best available. He demanded that same perfection from anyone else involved. Knowing this, hearing that Paul posted Disturbed's cover is remarkable. Of course, that cover -- IS -- phenomenal!
Your version is INCREDIBLE!!! I watch your videos over and over again! You look and sound so sweet! It's always fun to listen to musicians speak because we mostly hear them perform! God bless! 🙏
David Draiman made my soul scream out in the wells of silence, and my years fall like silent rain with his cover of "The Sound of Silence." I am a messenger through music, heard by many, but very few actually listen. David and Disturbed made us to hear AND to actually LISTEN. Thank you, David and Disturbed. I love you guys...
@@lydialutz especially in the times we are in now. I love the original, its just a bit folksy for what they were trying to get across.....really though, Simon and Garfunkel had great insight to even be able to write this and make it prophetic to where society was leading to....Disturbed perfected the emotional impact that it has to me.
You know This is a great song written by Paul Simon in the 60's,the era of folk music. No one sang like this then and it they did people would have hated it..Art Garfunkle has a great voice also and together they did this song and it became an enduring classic.The fact that a heavy metal band was familiar with it and wanted to do a cover of it speaks volumes. Comparing the two is ludicrous. They are both beautiful versions and Disturbed did not change the song so much that it was unrecognizable. He was reacting to a question when he made the comment about whether Paul thought it was better. I don't think he was being egotistical.
Has a lot to do with who David Draiman is, and what Simon & Garfunkel are and have always been to the Jewish community. David, Disturbed’s lead singer, was a trained Cantor (singer that leads Synagogue in worship), ready to follow in his father’s footsteps - who is a Cantor. The American Folk revival movement of the 60s, which was birthed from musicians all over the country moving to Greenwich Village & collaborating alongside the beatnik scene; was largely shaped by Jewish musicians & songwriters assimilating Yiddish Folk music. The revival specifically started when primarily Jewish & Black activists riffed on Americana Folk as a form of social criticism against the racism and Antisemitism of the original “Whites Only” social construct of “American Folk” from the early-1900s (aka the really bad folk music everyone pretends didn’t exist). They took the genre, turned it inside out, and created something fresh and revolutionary. In the Jewish community, we all know Simon & Garfunkel, regardless of the generation - and of course a Cantor’s son is going to grow-up on a healthy diet of their music, along with the other icons. So, when you look at if from that perspective, it was inevitable a heavy metal band headed by David Draiman was going to pay homage to one of his greatest inspirations. It’s also no coincidence this was put out during the highest rate of Antisemitism in American history since McCarthyism (over 50 years ago). This is when David became more outspoken about his Jewishness, Antisemitism he experienced growing-up & in the Metal scene. One of Disturbed’s biggest hits, “Stupify,” is about the hatred & bigotry he experienced from his Mexican high school girlfriend’s father, for being Jewish: “Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? I can feel it all start slipping away” - Calling-out the father’s ignorant disposition “All La Gente in the Barrio” - reference to his girlfriend’s LA neighborhood, full of one oppressed minority foolishly scapegoating another. “Tefached” - Hebrew for “be afraid” or “fear” (chanted in the song’s breakdown) And just for reference, here’s just a few of the most influential Jewish American Folk Musicians/Groups: Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Leonard Cohen, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Fred Hellerman & Ronnie Gilbert of The Weavers (Peter Seeger wasn’t Jewish, but got famous singing Jewish/Yiddish folk songs just like Joan Baez with “Tzena Tzena”), Allen Sherman, Woody Guthrie, “Ramblin’” Jack Elliot, New Lost City Ramblers, Albert Grossman, Phish, Henry Sapoznik (Cantor’s son, folk musicologist, banjo-player, klezmer revival in 1970s), Judy Collins, David Gahr, Doc Pomus, Izzy Young, etc + all the Producers, Managers, and folk Music Label Founders that made the Folk Revival & Blues movement possible at a time when it was viciously boycotted & attacked by WASPs, HUAC, Feds & McCarthyism. MANY ended-up blacklisted or victims of COINTELPRO by Hoover’s FBI as a result.
The original version was classic and so good. But Disturbed version or cover was so powerful and heartfelt. It really came through the musuc. What an Honor. Not many bands get such resoect. Nice Job Guys.
We all knew that there was some raw talent shining through in Disturbed even amongst the corporate nu-metal era of the 2000s, but boldly covering, paying homage and even improving upon an original is ways is as rare a thing as there is in the music world. It proves how much of artists they are when you begin to think of them beyond the narrow confines of their frequent genre
I bet Paul Simon felt extremely flattered and honoured that such a tremendous cover had been made of his beautiful song. It means different things to different people and yet all minds unite to say how amazingly David sings the song.
doesnt really mean different things to people. However the meaning behind the song has changed. Paul and Art sang it as a light, airey and gentle warning to all. David sang it with the sounds of annoyance and anger and it comes across as rage that no one listened to the warning that came before.
I didn’t think I would like their cover of this song, but being an open minded person I gave it a go and I’m glad I did. Their take sends an entirely different message. They did a beautiful cover. Well done guys!
Damn! David..thank you so so very much for your cover of this beloved song..brought me to my knees,in tears..this song needed to be shared with a whole new generation.. your version breathed new life
I’ve been a Hardcore obsessed Disturbed fan since day 1. I took my metal sons to see them at OZ Fest right before we moved to England and then…I was surprised by my then musician boyfriend now husband with guest list tickets to see them at Rock City in Nottingham. I was 2 feet from them and my life was then complete. David falls into my top 3 favourite vocalists. After 20+ years, he is still number 1. I’ve got the Disturbed logo tattooed. Yes….obsessed.
Loved the song when it came out my son showed me your version I must say it is a song for today and I loved your voice not into other music but my son is a fan and I am too mom 71 son 43 thanks for making a memory better.
I am glad you received Paul's blessing. Because I was here for the original and yours is the best cover I have heard. Your stunning voice and range are a blessing from our Crestor. You are blessed with talent. Thank you
GRACE and CLASS that is how I few disturbed. Not only did they make this song come to life! David's story telling of meeting Mr.Simon and the respect for him. WOW ! what a speaker he is!
Not surprised at all that Paul loves it. It's an awe-inspiring piece of work. Cannot recall a better cover version of a song. It brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it.
This dude is so well spoken it’s crazy. I just heard a speech he gave when he stopped his concert to comfort a little girl in the crowd, and I was completely taken aback. He spoke better than any politician I’ve ever heard and completely off the cuff. Really impressed. I’ve never been a fan but I can’t help but really respect him.
I just recently heard Disturbed's version of Sound of Silence watching ice skaters Vanessa James & Morgan Cipres perform to it. Absolutely beautiful version of a Paul Simon classic. I'm sure Mr. Simon felt honored.
I was astounded by David’s rendition of “Sounds”. It literally brought me to tears. It is more than just a cover. It is an homage to Paul Simon’s musical genius.
I have heard this song for many years. Did not know David or Disturbed. Caught the Conan performance and it simply riveted me. The voice, the control, the passion and the anger all wrapped into a gorgeous rendition of an already beautiful song. And yes, I've come to love their hard driving rock as well.
FINALLY a reply by a sane person, who can hear the Pure Talent that That Artist (David is in the top 5, Best vocalists out there) and they don’t have to use a “box” to fix his Live performances, his control and tone outdoes any digital equipment!
David, you and your band have energized the song by adding heart felt feeling to it. The original is my favorite but you are definitely my next choice. Very nice. Thank you, Les
I almost feel like as a last fare well paul Simon needs to write a song for disturbed to sing as a last farewell. Paul Simon Feat. Disturbed. That would be a marvel to behold.
His performance on Conan was the first time I actually 'listened' to Disturbed. WOW. That was a while ago but it is my all-time favorite live performance, EVER! - Including at concerts.
I only heard this cover the other day my boss played it in the truck driving between jobs.I've listened to it again it is an amazing cover fair play to Disturbed.
I personally thinks it’s one of the greatest covers ever.
This song falls just behind Johnny Cash - Hurt as my personal greatest cover song ever but god damn its close
This one and stairway to heaven by heart are my favorite covers.
@@jackiejackiebootysmackie Agree wholeheartedly. Heart performing in front of Page, Plant, Paul Jones is EPIC!!!
@@LordStanley94 epic is right. I get chills every time I watch the video!
@@liamjohnstone1062 disgaree totally, Cashs cover was passable at best. Reznor paying lip service to a country music wife beating heroin junkie icon was just that. Hes not gonna say what a piece of crap it was, and alienate a part of his cash paying fanbase. Johnny Cash should have quit making music when he blew up like Elvis, and was a man ball that stuttered amd stammered through songs. Not impressed -24/10 would not recommend
I don't care what ANYONE says. You guys NAILED IT!
I grew up with Simon & Garfunkel and never thought anyone else could do their songs justice. However, the Disturbed cover of Sounds of Silence is a terrific song. Extremely well done. I’m not surprised Paul Simon gave this version kudos.
I LOve both versions
Elvis did an outstanding version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
Paul Simon is probably the best song writer I've ever heard. I agree this cover is inspired.
I agree. Like David alluded to, I didn't like it better than the original, but I was seriously impressed with their version. Only Disturbed could do this justice.
@@User0resU-1 In my opinion, Graceland is the most creative album produced in my lifetime. From the moment I heard my first Simon and Garfunkel song in the 70s, (Bridge Over Troubled Waters I think? ) I have been infatuated with Paul. Consummate artist.
I am 70 yo. My young bloke introduced me to these guys. If they ever come to Australia, I am going to see them, with him!
fantastic!
We'll trade you for Midnight Oil.
My mother will be 70 in January, and she had asked for tickets to their show in September as an early birthday present. If Corona virus doesn't cause the show to be postponed, she will get them.
"Your young bloke"?
Son?
Husband?
@@The.Badger. Son.
David not only has an incredible singing voice, his speaking voice is so soothing.
I know right ? I didnt expect to hear him speak with such eloquence ...and appreciation .
He has great enunciation.
Yes very soothing
You can hear his vocal training and control when he speaks.
meh, sounded pretty normal to me
I always liked the song but I have to say the one done by Disturbed is nothing short of amazing. I dont know why but it actually brings tears to my eyes.
Because it makes you feel...
My whole being reacts to their version. Chills, tears, it's amazing. Never had that strong of a reaction to a song before.
David is a very skilled, classically trained vocalist. So when he wants to put a lot of intensity and emotion into a performance, you can bet it will be there. The original is wonderful, but the power that David brought to their cover really does evoke a more visceral response.
He said in another video that when he sings it to a live audience, he looks around and sees many crying and is humbled that he has that effect on people.
S & G spoke to a warning of things that might be to come, in their time. Disturbed spoke to the failure to heed that warning. Present tense, Vs. past tense? The former was foreboding, chilling in it's implications. The latter, well let's just say that we fell down that rabbit hole...
The first version was an attempt to wake the masses to a wide spread social failing. The second version seemed more like a shout of anger that nobody has seemed to make any kind of progress toward addressing that failing , and much of the same problems continue today.
Love this viewpoint! I hadn't thought of it that way but it fits perfectly!
@@RussellTelker triplebackspace didn't think of this either... someone else did. He/she stole it.
How could you NOT think of it that way? Goht damn, its what the songs a-fucking-bout!
@@taylorjrobinson3672 Even if he heard it elsewhere, deseminating the information is no more stealing than covering the song.
I appreciate what you are saying, but if the message is not constantly delivered, it is eventually forgotten
When I heard Disturbed was going to do this cover, I was like Oh no, what were they thinking. I thought it was a huge risk in both that it wouldn’t work, and that iconic song was a bad choice for many reasons. Then, I heard it. I’ve never been more wrong about anything in my life. That song was my childhood. It’s an amazing version.
OMFG YES! It is my favorite S & G song and my daughter was like "Mom, you gotta listen to this!" and I said The Down With The Sickness guys! SERIOUSLY!?? WTF...but the more I heard it the more I truly came to appreciate it. I have seen a comment posted on a few of Disturbed's cover the S &G's was a warning and theirs was rage that the warning was ignored. I think that comment really captures the feeling of both versions.
Wendy Novel - I saw that same comment and thought that pretty much nailed it. 😀
one of the times you dont mind being wrong about something because its a great cover
@@Darkhuntersrule i thought the same ooh wa a a a ooh ooh then that masterpiece im stunned
Me too. Youth is wasted on the young. What I would love to have back but keep my knowledge.
The Simon and Garfunkel original was very fitting in my youth when it first came out. But now, the Disturbed version expresses my feelings as a much older man.
Nailed it Bro.....
Absolutely how I feel about it.
I have to agree. The young me loved the original Simon and Garfunkle (and always will), but the older me feels the Disturbed cover on a whole different level.
They took this classic song and made it their own nobody will ever touch this classic song ever again
To listen to the original it is actually creepy. It sounds like children singing a song you hear in a horror movie. The voices are angelic but the lyrics are far from it. The Disturbed version feels like someone telling how they feel? The original does not have to same vibe. But don't get me wrong I love the original. Both versions have their own merit. And it's really cool that Paul Simon had great things to say about the cover.
You deserved that praise. Your version is wonderful. Paul Simon wrote and performed it with despair at how things were declining. Disturbed sang it with anger that nothing has changed.
That's often the motif of all their covers.
Nailed it
Well said x
jesus christ stop repeating the same damn thing in a slightly different way
"Simons' version was a warning. Disturbed's version was anger that the warning was ignored"
So fucking cringe man, we get it. Stop.
Absolutely fantastic I am 77 and loved Simon and garfunkel but this version is truly
Incredible just love it
Their cover of Sound of Silence is in the running for one of the greatest covers of all time as far as I am concerned.
Disturbed didn't cover the song, they gave it a rebirth, took it and made it their own.
In 1965 Simon & Garfunkel saw how people were unable to talk to each other. In 2015 Disturbed firmly told us, it being time we started communicating.
S&G's version is an observation. Disturbed's version is a call to action, still ringing true to this day.
…that’s covering a song
@@fredrikkrieg4255Dang, that's deep and on point!
During my life time i have heard many original songs and then the cover version. For the most part I’m not a cover fan, there have been a few that were great. This version of Sound of Silence has to be one of the greatest covers i have heard in my 50 yrs of living.
And in my 66 years!
51 here, yup he brings out the power of emotion here supremely well, check out "striken". it is my fav by disturbed
@@earthangel8730 and in my 68 years!!
And in my 64th!
@@I.Love.Dogs.More.Than.People we should start a senior citizens center.....
What a gracious and articulate man David seems to be. Their version of the song is exquisite.
I can't listen to the Distirbed version enough!! The pipes on their lead singer just really makes that song hit you in the gut and send chills up your spine!@
I'm just sad because my dad passed away and that he never heard disturbed cover, because I know that he would love it especially because it was one of his favorite songs when he was growing up, he was a fan of the good music and I just know that he would love it as well as I do.
Love you dad, let the angels keep you as I did.
I'm hurting because I never said good bye and I never told you that I forgive you everything, but I do forgive you and I hope that you forgive me for not being around for the last couple of years, if I could I would never allow you to die, not in that way, as I always saved you in the past many times because I cared more about you than you about you, but illness got you faster than I thought. Maybe I could change something, maybe I couldn't I'll never know and it hurts like hell.
Goodbye dad, rest in peace!
After you it's a sound of silence!
I am notbusually a fan of song remakes, but this one had me glued to my seat. I would not say they turned it to heavy metal or even metal. What they did was turn it into a query powerful rendition that is stunning both audio and visually .. completely captivated! Well done gents!!
I don't think its been transformed to metal, it's very powerful yes but not metal, more like a classic song done by a metal band but not in a metal style but that's just my opinion
Tbf there are metal groups have their soft songs or instrumentals. Its still metal though
@@Jim87_36 The song? Nowhere near metal.
That is very obviously not just your opinion, it is objectively true.
I'd have to agree with you. It is most definitely a heavy song. Just because a metal band puts out a song, doesnt make it metal. Sliknot's circle is all acoustic and slow paced. Very heavy band instrumentally. But that song is not metal. Damn good song though. Disturbed also has a song off the second album called darkness which is slower and piano takes lead with david doing some beautiful singing. Not metal.
@@Kascro1998 Yeah, thanks for clearing it up.
Their version of the song is EPIC. It's actually the best version ever made. To the point that Paul Simon was very impressed, just like most of us. Disturbed's version actually fits perfectly the lyrics and the song itself.
I've never listened to Disturbed or even their music style before, but this is undoubtedly the best cover version of any song ever. A thousand listens later it never ceases to bring chills to my spine, goosebumps to my body and tears to my eyes.
Absolutely fab thanks 😢
For years, I only knew of the original one, and I thought it was perfect and couldn't possibly ever be topped. Then, just a week ago, I don't know I missed it for almost 7 years, I got to know of this cover, and... I honestly have to say I like it better. The original was very moving, but it still felt like a plead, to listen to the warning, with a hope that people might. The much more somber and then outright angry and explosive take of Disturbed is like it's saying that 50 years later, they're gutted and sad that nobody took the warning seriously, and then they just burst out in frustration over knowing that nothing will change, nobody will listen to the warning, society is doomed, all the warnings fell on deaf ears, and how they're disappointed in people for acting like that, and showing that they have no more hope, because there is no more hope to find anywhere. It's a beautiful song, but the 50 years after cover conveys so many more emotions, and gets so much under my skin. Nothing short of a masterpiece.
Ha, i should have read your post before i posted mine. I could have just said "Ditto"😂🤣😂
You got it.
Because YOU KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. You, have a beautiful, powerful voice. Please do more of this.
Agreed! I LOVE his voice on this song. It's a perfect vocal...mesmerizing.
Paul reached out and told them he loved it and posted it on his own social media. They met for about 30 mins one New Year's.
They really blew me away--I guess it was 2 yrs ago for this 63 yr old that I heard them.
Great respect shown to the material and then brought something to the table! And just enough grit/growl.
This cover blows me away, gives me goosebumps and makes me cry. Amazing version David....your voice and stage presence are off the charts. Thank you for ressurection this amazing song. Loved the original, but Disturbed version moves me far more.
When I heard this version, I was speechless. As a rocker from way back, I absolutely love the way Disturbed arranged this song. Awesome. Absolutely awesome.
David Draiman is a humble, gracious, and eloquent gentleman.
A far cry from the Disturbed stage persona.
David Draiman is The Sound of Silence in a world that will not stop shouting!
Wise
Wise
I've posted basically this same comment elsewhere but it is one that you need to see. I remember when sounds of silence came out and was blown away. It is one of the best pieces of music of recent years and has lyrics that actually convey a message. Loved it! But when I heard your cover I leterally cried. You brought a whole new dimension to one of my favorite songs. On key, on point, beautifully arranged, with extreme feeling, and unbelievably, on stage, not in a studio. You have improved on a near perfect piece of music. Thank you!
Every part of my life. DISTURBED has helped me thru my pain. I lost my Mother Father and brother. I The last concert I went to was with my precious brother. Draimins voice is my therapy. He's like an Archangel.
Disturbed's version is the new classic! Absolutely fab!
Disturbed captured the mood of this song like no other. His voice gives this an operatic dramatic quality. I can barely watch it with crying.
It’s all thanks to David Draiman’s (the singer) father, whose a Cantor (singer that leads Synagogue in worship), and David’s training to become a Cantor - until he decided to work in the medical field and use his vocal talent to start a rock band on the side. It’s crazy, but he had a full blown career as a Hospital administrator at the time Disturbed hit it big. He was very close to almost never sharing that voice with the world. I’m so glad his side project turned into a major record deal :)
Sound of Silence was the song through which I was introduced to Simon and Garfunkel by my father as a child.
Sound of Silence was the song through which my father was introduced to Disturbed by me as a grown man.
I never get tired of listening to this cover. Its captivating ❤
When I heard Disturbed version I got goose bumps, and nearly cried. One of the best songs I ever heard in my life! No wonder even Paul Simon liked it! Amazing version! Congratulations Disturbed!! For both the Conan version and the video version! By the way, the black and white video is also a masterpiece!!
David Himself is a humble guy, down to earth and appreciative of others and their efforts.
I did not want to hear this song, as I grew up with the original version as the background music of my childhood. I was afraid it would be a massacre of the original and I couldn't bear to hear that happen. I just heard the song, and you absolutely floored me! I LOVE what it has become, and I appreciate where you took the masterful lyrics and how you energized the music. Well done.
Both versions fit their time.... I grew up with S&G and loved this song. When I heard this on Conan I thought Disturbed was going to ruin it. I absolutely LOVE it... Did an excellent job...and Disturbed NAILED it for this time. Have started looking into their videos and even though I am not a metal fan, I loved their lyrics...., and have started watching their videos. David Draiman is a decent and cool guy, and his voice is absolutely amazing....!!
Decent and cool guy?! He's a God living with more mortals, and he's nice to us, has an unearthly vocal ability, and that's WAY beyond "decent"! Very cool though! LOL
And that night he had a fever of 102 from bronchitis and he still nailed it.
Possibly the best cover of any song i've heard David Draiman's voice WOW WOW WOW. EPIC ;-)
Only cover that's even close is Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt.
That cover was actually my introduction to Disturbed. I had of course heard a few of their songs that got radio play, but I'm old and cranky and don't keep up much with a lot of newer music. I loved the original version and my daughter sent me a link and told me i was going to be blown away. I was skeptical, but blown away is an understatement. I have rarely been moved to tears, covered in goosebumps or had the the wind nearly taken out of me from any song in probably the last decade or longer, and NEVER by a cover of a song I love the original version of. Just Fucking Wow! I adore Paul Simon but really, it was his honor to have David Draiman intepret that song into that masterpiece. And that's what he did, he made an already beautiful song into a fucking masterpiece.
@@belladonna8425 Who cares if you're old and cranky? So am I, and I love a lot of the new metal, especially bands like Jinjer and Band Maid. It's all in what you like. You be you and you do you...let no one tell you that you are wrong.
@@belladonna8425 I totally agree. This turned a beautiful sing into an anthem.
The only other recent cover I put in this class is Uninvited by Red Sun Rising. Usually covers are just a trip down memory lane but these two to me were special.
My son showed me the song from Conan. I have always been a huge Simon & Garfunkel fan and I wept like a baby watching your version. What an amazing, beautiful voice you have and it absolutely blew me away. Truly, truly amazing version.
Not to take ANYTHING away from Paul Simon, but this song no longer belongs to him. It was stolen away in such amazingly heart wrenching fashion, and I'm so very grateful for that. This has to be the most amazing cover I've ever heard of any song.
I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence but Disturbed' cover is an emotional offering that brings home and expresses Paul and Art's message of people's indifference and misdirection. You can't help but listen to the lyrics as David Draiman puts his heart and soul into his performance. By far my favorite cover!💜
There are only two covers of popular songs that wildly surpass the emotion of the original, and that is Disturbed's "Sound of Silence" and Johnny Cash's "Hurt".
k.d. lang's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" makes a 3rd
Absolutely agree.
I do love Britney Spear's version of I love Rock 'n Roll....
I think all of Simon And Garfunkel’s songs need to be converted to metal. Scarborough Fair- Queensryche.
White Lion Radar Love..... would also be in this Category
A wonderfully humble and appreciative description of Paul's reaction to their cover. Beautiful, respectful, and honorific!. I love the band, the cover, the original artist.... just everything about it. So.Well.Done!
It's not just a song... it's an experience!!!
I love both versions. I have always been a. huge fan of Simon and Garfunkle since I was a child. I love rock as well. Disturbed version is so good I listened to it over and over. I still love the original but appreciate the emotions felt when I listen to disturbed version.
Very gratifying to know Paul Simon really liked this version! I do too.
THIS version by DISTURBED is so VERY powerful......as was the original......OMG...will never forget having the DISTURBED version playing on my car radio....I stopped at a 4 way stop and the other DRIVER *also* had it playing on HER car radio....we signaled each other "PEACE".....it was awesome!
I had goose bumps the first few times hearing their version, very powerful voice.
When you listen to the Disturbed version it really makes you feel the song - I feel the emotion in the Disturbed increases the intensity of the message and makes it very relevant to todays society.
I never think any cover is better than the original but this cover is better.
It's a truly stunning version, especially with the video clip
All these years later and I'm still getting the chills every single time I listen to Disturbs cover of this tune especially if it's the one from the Conan show!!
Decades ago I listened to a show where Paul's music was being discussed. It was around the time of his Graceland album. Some (I've forgotten) associate or friend said that one of the reasons for his success was that, even from his very first recording, he refused to record unless the recording equipment was the absolute best available. He demanded that same perfection from anyone else involved. Knowing this, hearing that Paul posted Disturbed's cover is remarkable. Of course, that cover -- IS -- phenomenal!
Your version is INCREDIBLE!!! I watch your videos over and over again! You look and sound so sweet! It's always fun to listen to musicians speak because we mostly hear them perform! God bless! 🙏
David Draiman made my soul scream out in the wells of silence, and my years fall like silent rain with his cover of "The Sound of Silence."
I am a messenger through music, heard by many, but very few actually listen. David and Disturbed made us to hear AND to actually LISTEN. Thank you, David and Disturbed. I love you guys...
@Kim A Thank you! I will *definitely* listen.
@Kim A Dear one, I just listened to Touch of Class' rendition of *Sound of Silence.* I love it! I thank you with all my heart.
Appreciation is well deserved. Their cover of the song is perfect.
Love David..he is great 👍 and very gracious...rock on David...keep rock and roll alive..
Disturbeds version captures the true feeling of this song, it is awesome.
darkerdemon2 it captures a feeling alright, but it’s a different feeling. I love both versions, but each one hits me in a different way.
@@bsegovia23 now that makes alot of sense. Youre right about that.
In today's environment, this song, the way he sang it, caused a very strong emotional response from me.
I agree. I think Disturbed's version fits emotions and lyrics together better than the original.
@@lydialutz especially in the times we are in now. I love the original, its just a bit folksy for what they were trying to get across.....really though, Simon and Garfunkel had great insight to even be able to write this and make it prophetic to where society was leading to....Disturbed perfected the emotional impact that it has to me.
You know This is a great song written by Paul Simon in the 60's,the era of folk music. No one sang like this then and it they did people would have hated it..Art Garfunkle has a great voice also and together they did this song and it became an enduring classic.The fact that a heavy metal band was familiar with it and wanted to do a cover of it speaks volumes. Comparing the two is ludicrous. They are both beautiful versions and Disturbed did not change the song so much that it was unrecognizable. He was reacting to a question when he made the comment about whether Paul thought it was better. I don't think he was being egotistical.
Sorry I meant if they did
Has a lot to do with who David Draiman is, and what Simon & Garfunkel are and have always been to the Jewish community. David, Disturbed’s lead singer, was a trained Cantor (singer that leads Synagogue in worship), ready to follow in his father’s footsteps - who is a Cantor. The American Folk revival movement of the 60s, which was birthed from musicians all over the country moving to Greenwich Village & collaborating alongside the beatnik scene; was largely shaped by Jewish musicians & songwriters assimilating Yiddish Folk music.
The revival specifically started when primarily Jewish & Black activists riffed on Americana Folk as a form of social criticism against the racism and Antisemitism of the original “Whites Only” social construct of “American Folk” from the early-1900s (aka the really bad folk music everyone pretends didn’t exist). They took the genre, turned it inside out, and created something fresh and revolutionary.
In the Jewish community, we all know Simon & Garfunkel, regardless of the generation - and of course a Cantor’s son is going to grow-up on a healthy diet of their music, along with the other icons. So, when you look at if from that perspective, it was inevitable a heavy metal band headed by David Draiman was going to pay homage to one of his greatest inspirations. It’s also no coincidence this was put out during the highest rate of Antisemitism in American history since McCarthyism (over 50 years ago). This is when David became more outspoken about his Jewishness, Antisemitism he experienced growing-up & in the Metal scene.
One of Disturbed’s biggest hits, “Stupify,” is about the hatred & bigotry he experienced from his Mexican high school girlfriend’s father, for being Jewish:
“Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? I can feel it all start slipping away” - Calling-out the father’s ignorant disposition
“All La Gente in the Barrio” - reference to his girlfriend’s LA neighborhood, full of one oppressed minority foolishly scapegoating another.
“Tefached” - Hebrew for “be afraid” or “fear” (chanted in the song’s breakdown)
And just for reference, here’s just a few of the most influential Jewish American Folk Musicians/Groups: Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Leonard Cohen, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Fred Hellerman & Ronnie Gilbert of The Weavers (Peter Seeger wasn’t Jewish, but got famous singing Jewish/Yiddish folk songs just like Joan Baez with “Tzena Tzena”), Allen Sherman, Woody Guthrie, “Ramblin’” Jack Elliot, New Lost City Ramblers, Albert Grossman, Phish, Henry Sapoznik (Cantor’s son, folk musicologist, banjo-player, klezmer revival in 1970s), Judy Collins, David Gahr, Doc Pomus, Izzy Young, etc + all the Producers, Managers, and folk Music Label Founders that made the Folk Revival & Blues movement possible at a time when it was viciously boycotted & attacked by WASPs, HUAC, Feds & McCarthyism. MANY ended-up blacklisted or victims of COINTELPRO by Hoover’s FBI as a result.
The original version was classic and so good. But Disturbed version or cover was so powerful and heartfelt. It really came through the musuc. What an Honor.
Not many bands get such resoect.
Nice Job Guys.
We all knew that there was some raw talent shining through in Disturbed even amongst the corporate nu-metal era of the 2000s, but boldly covering, paying homage and even improving upon an original is ways is as rare a thing as there is in the music world. It proves how much of artists they are when you begin to think of them beyond the narrow confines of their frequent genre
I bet Paul Simon felt extremely flattered and honoured that such a tremendous cover had been made of his beautiful song. It means different things to different people and yet all minds unite to say how amazingly David sings the song.
doesnt really mean different things to people. However the meaning behind the song has changed. Paul and Art sang it as a light, airey and gentle warning to all. David sang it with the sounds of annoyance and anger and it comes across as rage that no one listened to the warning that came before.
I didn’t think I would like their cover of this song, but being an open minded person I gave it a go and I’m glad I did. Their take sends an entirely different message. They did a beautiful cover. Well done guys!
Damn! David..thank you so so very much for your cover of this beloved song..brought me to my knees,in tears..this song needed to be shared with a whole new generation.. your version breathed new life
Definitely felt this version 🔥
Very well spoken.
This cover hits you hard it's amazing and emotional good job lads.
I’ve been a Hardcore obsessed Disturbed fan since day 1. I took my metal sons to see them at OZ Fest right before we moved to England and then…I was surprised by my then musician boyfriend now husband with guest list tickets to see them at Rock City in Nottingham. I was 2 feet from them and my life was then complete. David falls into my top 3 favourite vocalists. After 20+ years, he is still number 1. I’ve got the Disturbed logo tattooed. Yes….obsessed.
Loved the song when it came out my son showed me your version I must say it is a song for today and I loved your voice not into other music but my son is a fan and I am too mom 71 son 43 thanks for making a memory better.
I am glad you received Paul's blessing. Because I was here for the original and yours is the best cover I have heard. Your stunning voice and range are a blessing from our Crestor. You are blessed with talent. Thank you
GRACE and CLASS that is how I few disturbed. Not only did they make this song come to life! David's story telling of meeting Mr.Simon and the respect for him. WOW ! what a speaker he is!
Not surprised at all that Paul loves it. It's an awe-inspiring piece of work. Cannot recall a better cover version of a song. It brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it.
This version is just INCREDIBLE and is my favourite version.
this is an amazing version of the song. I love it. wow. just wow
This dude is so well spoken it’s crazy. I just heard a speech he gave when he stopped his concert to comfort a little girl in the crowd, and I was completely taken aback. He spoke better than any politician I’ve ever heard and completely off the cuff. Really impressed. I’ve never been a fan but I can’t help but really respect him.
This song speaks to so many! This cover speaks to so many more! THANKYOU from the bottom of my heart for how much this means to me and so many!
Who wouldn't be impressed......it's amazing.
I tear up every time I hear this song, by either person
You all did such a superb job.
Love to listen to both versions.
Thank you all.
I love this!!! It's so refreshing to see someone so talented being so humble!
Best cover I've EVER heard!!!
Disturbed's rendition of the song gives "Sounds of Silence" a whole new meaning!!! - very profound!
Wow,that's awesome that Paul Simon thought very highly of the song remake by Disturbed.
I absolutely love the DISTURBED version of that song.
We are all disturbed... in our own way.
Very TRUE...👍
I just recently heard Disturbed's version of Sound of Silence watching ice skaters Vanessa James & Morgan Cipres perform to it. Absolutely beautiful version of a Paul Simon classic. I'm sure Mr. Simon felt honored.
That is awesome that Paul Simon loved the song! You guys did a great job!
Seeing this performed live in Toronto was one of my concert highlights.
I was astounded by David’s rendition of “Sounds”. It literally brought me to tears. It is more than just a cover. It is an homage to Paul Simon’s musical genius.
I have heard this song for many years. Did not know David or Disturbed. Caught the Conan performance and it simply riveted me. The voice, the control, the passion and the anger all wrapped into a gorgeous rendition of an already beautiful song. And yes, I've come to love their hard driving rock as well.
FINALLY a reply by a sane person, who can hear the Pure Talent that That Artist (David is in the top 5, Best vocalists out there) and they don’t have to use a “box” to fix his Live performances, his control and tone outdoes any digital equipment!
One of the best cover songs ever done. I've had the pleasure to hear it live several times and it's always great. Perfect even.
David, you and your band have energized the song by adding heart felt feeling to it. The original is my favorite but you are definitely my next choice. Very nice. Thank you, Les
I almost feel like as a last fare well paul Simon needs to write a song for disturbed to sing as a last farewell.
Paul Simon Feat. Disturbed. That would be a marvel to behold.
His performance on Conan was amazing.
His performance on Conan was the first time I actually 'listened' to Disturbed. WOW. That was a while ago but it is my all-time favorite live performance, EVER! - Including at concerts.
When Distributed did the sound of silence it blew me away ❤️❤️❤️
All I can say is that is the greatest version ever I can never talk anymore after singing that one
I grew up with that song and it was always my favorite but it’s now the cover by disturbed? That is my favorite. Thank you
I only heard this cover the other day my boss played it in the truck driving between jobs.I've listened to it again it is an amazing cover fair play to Disturbed.
I've seen these guys live last year in Munich and it was so awesome with so many heartwarming moments, I absolutely love them