David Draiman is completely anti-autotune and was furious when he found out that Conan's producers autotuned parts of this. If there is one singer on the planet that doesn't need autotune, it's David Draiman.
@@JPVNG67 He was furious because they used it behind his back. He doesn't use autotune and they craft their music so that it can be played live just like the studio version. The x factor Australia one is a bit rough. The live version with Miles Kennedy is pretty spot on.
Disturbed is a heavy metal band. That's why everyone was shocked when they released this song. Everyone found out that he can Sing like an angel as well as a demon.
Right and the fact that the demon comes out in the same song.. I saw one vocal coach reaction and she was listening to this and had heard Down With the Sickness before and when he started the fry with "and the people bowed and PRAYED" she was like oh okay yep there is David lol
@@Gingenuity actually, yes. They had an interview on it and that's where they found-out, that he was even sick. And, he refused to let them use any auto-tuning, during the song. They actually had a short video of him and the manager arguing over it, because he was sick, the manager thought it best for them to use auto-tuning, while he was on stage singing. But, he hate's to use auto-tuning effect's(He actually get's it, from a few band's, name ably Metallica, who tour so much, to perfect James Hetfield's vocal's, as well as they can perfect their pitch with the instrument's & their routine's on the stage, so there are no mistake's, as well. Which, is why they sound so much the same, on live stage, as they do on vinyl. Back in the 80's, there were very few band's, that refused to let the auto-tuning program to help them, just in-case, they were to do it acoustically on a show, or whatever. That way. They wouldn't sound like they are so wavy and sound more like what they truly represent.). But, I heard, that the manager won the battle, where for this version, they did allow it, due to his use of high coughing and how if he pushed too much, he would cough more. But, here is the link, to the actual video, of the song, by Disturbed. ruclips.net/video/u9Dg-g7t2l4/видео.html They also did another cover, that they even made better, then the original, like this, as well. It's the early 80's Phil Collins song "Land Of Confusion", where like the song of "Sound Of Silence", they added their own darkness pitch to it, to bring out the different level's through the song. Here is the link to that one, as well. ruclips.net/video/YV4oYkIeGJc/видео.html
@@Gingenuity but, a good question to ask. Due to there is a ton of theories out there. To better understand why David Draiman's voice is so perfect in it, even how it damn near sound's identical to the other video, where there is no auto-tuning used, what-so-ever(The link I shared, of the actual video, not the representation of their album, on the "Conan Show", that she used.). Is, the song by Disturbed - Down With The Sickness(Here is the link for that, as well. Bear-in-mind, that due to some graphic lyric's, they cut a short part of the song out. ruclips.net/video/09LTT0xwdfw/видео.html ) Where he open's his real vocal's with his classical/Tenor/Jewish Cantor studies, as a young boy, along with his continuous practice's, with various teacher's. To not need the auto-tuner equipment. Another song by Disturbed, that he show's his range in vocal's, from the deep Tenor(Almost a Bass. But, not quite.), to the higher pitched Alto(Almost Soprano. But, not quite there.), is the song, Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists(Here is the link for it, as well. ruclips.net/video/drTQaAaCeh0/видео.html )...
He has a permanent condition. The valve on his oesophagus has completely ruptured which causes consistent acid reflexes... and his voice is still a belter. Fricken amazing singer
@eddiewinehosen I'm an Atheist and feel like you are just being a hateful ass. Why you cry babies let other peoples beliefs bother you will forever be beyond me.
How could someone especially vocal coaches not hear this version or know the band this guy voice is mesmerizing love disturbed no auto tune needed or lip singing live he’s amazing too
I lived in the middle east 😁 I Am sure you don't know many great artists dear away from your area dear. Also I more into belcanto voices, even a coach/singer like this have its own taste about music. I finally find Disturbed too!!
From what I read about this performance on the late night talk show he performed on, he was adamant on not letting his voice be altered, but they did it anyway. I have heard him sing it elsewhere, and you can hear the difference, which is still amazing.
Which was funnny considering Draiman was challenged that he wasn't actually able to sing the way he did without autotune, so he wanted to use this performance as proof that he could, and the show's producers fucked it up.
Lucia, you look so beautifully gorgeous when you become enthralled by the voice of the singer! It's as if he's flattered you with the most flowery words of praise that upon hearing it causes you to blush with a radiance of a rainbows most vibrant colors! It's almost glorious to witness!
Thank you so much "Ms Sinatra" for your fine reaction to this amazing rendition of Sound of Silence by disturbed! I very much enjoyed what u had to say about it! Take care and God bless!!!
When I first saw this, I watched it every day for like a month. Turns out Simon & Garfunkel have endorsed this version of their song as the best all-time, including their own!! 7-13-19 - 95.98 million views. Yes, the sound editor did add some autotune in post, and Disturbed (band) was upset about it because the singer does have such a great voice. And he even had a cold during this performance!!
He's a trained Cantor who switched genres, obviously. He used to sing in Yiddish in temple. Gives him a distinctly unique sound and ability. On my mother's account for some reason but I'm drunk and just wanted to share because I don't know if anyone else did.
As a rule he hates auto tune but the producers of the TV show used it for this, David had the flu when performing. There are other live recordings at festivals etc where its raw, no auto tune he is still amazing
He is classically trained, so he knows tone and pitch. At one point in the performance he frowns a moment as if in disagreement with the auto-tuning the sound guy may have applied. He prefers no vocal enhancement at all.
True, I've seen him perform this live, he doesn't use Auto-tune, he doesn't need it. I imagine he was pretty irritated with the auto-tune guy. The performance she is watching is in a network TV studio, I think NBC ... it was one of the late night shows. They have tuning policies they strictly use to keep the audience from loosing their hearing. David Draiman is one of a only a few Hard Rock vocalists today with the range to hit almost any key. Not quite Freddy Mercury, but damn close.
He was pretty pissed at the audio guy because they used autotune without his consent. He was sick, but he really didn't need the autotune according to an interview he did.
performance was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! his voice both beautiful and haunting.....the piano gave chills to the soul and the bass drum pounding out those 2 strikes was haunting.......finally the orchestra was perect for fulfilling the rest of the song
This is my favorite rendition of this song. His interpretation truly brings out the true meaning of the lyrics. Simon & Garfunkel sang to alarm us, he sang to give us a final warning. You should watch their music video version. It is as beautiful as it is haunting.
Lucia Sinatra you do an amazing job at reacting. You break at the right moments, let the song carry through when it moves you and I like that you do the quick fade out when you stop the video. Lot's of other things I love about your pro reviews and you but just a quick thank you from a producer/songwriter.
Disturbed is a heavy metal Band. David is the lead singer. He is a classically trained musician, that has chosen to use his instrument in the genre of Heavy Metal. His vocal abilities are amazing.
He seems like that all the time but more aggressive because he is heavy metal I love his music I'm 60 and I listen to his music there's no auto-tune with him it's hard for them to Auto to him because of how his voice is so that's just pure Raw Talent that show Conan when he sang he was sick and he still did an amazing job I always get chills when I hear him and I cry when he when he just the song even the original singer songwriter Paul Simon loved what how he covered it
He has an amazing voice and he sounds the same in concert as he does on the albums. If you get a chance to see Disturbed take it, you'll be blown away by them.
Voice on loan from God that only angels could dream to hear ... the man is incredible I do hope you know now why he does have almost 3/4 of a BILLION views... not bad for a rocker ... not to even mention what Paul Simon had to say =)
Lucia, your non verbal reactions to his style of vocals shows you truly enjoyed Damians performance! Your critiques were spot on! I applaud you for your authenticity and emotional responses!
Had he been born in another era he would have been a star in the opera. He loves the dramatics of performing and takes great pride in his vocal talents.
No auto tune and he was recovering from probably Flu. A true artist, his dad was a cantor and David probably picking up singing from his father. Your reaction great and thank you, I enjoyed watching. ❤️ From uk.
There was some auto tuning added in post production despite him asking for them not to use it. He was upset about it when he found out after, but it was the show (Conan) that decided to do it because they knew he was sick. It was BARELY used however, but you can hear it in some areas (His vocal fry can sound "auto-tuney" sometimes but it's not). He himself never uses auto-tune for his performances, but the decision was out of his hands this time.
Great reaction Dear. He has a wonderful voice and I love it when he uses his vocal fry - very gravelly. I think the timps add so much to this performance too= they give more body. Looking to your next reaction.
He sang as a Cantor with his father in a synagogue in Brooklyn, where he grew up. ‘Disturbed’ is now based in Chicago. The singer is David Draiman. What’s most remarkable about this-he was SICK during this performance. He had the flu and was running a fever. Apparently, Paul Simon (who wrote this in 1964) saw this performance on ‘Conan’ that night and called Draiman to say it was one of the best covers he’d ever heard of his masterpiece. Draiman was (understandably) stunned!
As of the time of this comment, the original Disturbed - Sounds of Silence video has 807,665,195 views and the Conan video has 130 million views. Adding in all the reaction videos, I'm guessing nearly 1 billion views by now. Amazing! Binging reactions to this masterpiece by Disturbed and wanted to say I loved your expression and honest excitement as the song ramped up to the crescendo...can't help but smile at your smile! I'm not able to pickup auto-tune but I've seen other reviewers question that as well. Some have commented in other reaction videos there was auto-tune applied to certain notes as David was suffering from a flu at the time of the performance (or something along that line) so perhaps they did that to even out or strengthen some notes. I also read that David said no to auto-tune before the performance, preferring to take his chances on his voice and was not at all pleased when he listened to the recording post performance. But really, in the end, does it really even matter if it was used or not? I don't get the hype around this tbh.
David’s voice is otherworldly, both angelic and dark. Fully embracing the existence on earth in such a beautiful and poetic way. The arrangement is perfection. This whole performance is cathartic and leaves you emotionally spent, but full of hope.
VadulTharys he was interviewed after the fact. Conan’s producers put some auto tune in there because of him being sick. He wasn’t happy about it at all
Many times I heard this live and it's always epic. Of course Simon and Garfunkel are the original but it's the best cover to date. Ever. Also never autotune either. That's his real voice.
Hello Lucia, i loved your reaction & analysis of this song, so descriptive. Although i live in New Zealand I too am Italian, Messina, Scicily, is where the family come from. By the way, you are a very beautiful lady if I may say so.
David draymin is the lead singer of Disturbed. He is classical trained and can sing Opera with the best of them. He has a vocal range that is other worldly and loves performing. This song was originally sung by Simon and Garfunkel in the mid sixties. After Paul Simon heard this version he sent an email to David and said it was his song now. Ultimate compliment from the original singer, song writer.
It's blowing up, since all these reaction videos have been made. 623,617,938 views. Best cover one ever heard. So much emotion, and showed up randomly in my feed because of one of these reaction videos. Can't get enough.
I enjoy your videos, Lucia ... I thought you might like to know a bit more about Disturbed's singer David Draiman. He grew up in Chicago in an Orthodox Jewish family and had training as a Haz(z)an - Cantor - one who sings the Jewish religious service. So trained, Yes, but not Operatic... He also had to have surgery for a chronic acid reflux condition where a problem causes stomach acid to 'bath'e the lower esophagus - which may have effected his singing apparatus.. I didn't know anything about Disturbed until I saw the Official video of this song - amazing emotional video... I love his voice and the emotion he can convey. He says he did rebel and have anger and angst due to a very restricted childhood which could come out in the type of music his band chose to make... Be well - if you have trouble with comment trolls, you might find someone to act as a moderator who can weed out the worst - your positive commenters don't need exposure to their poison, either.
I agree totally. Being from Italy, I'm pretty sure you don't follow much country music, but you won't be disappointed in either one. Chris Stapleton has an amazing voice and there is a lot of vocal gymnastics in both songs.
Couldn't have said it any better brother. Honestly, really can't with a hard Southern Tennessee accent lol. But Chris is awesome no matter what genre music listen too.
I really enjoyed your reaction and analysis ... Excellent ........ David Draiman's voice is epic. Regarding the lyrics, Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning. The Disturbed version is furious because the warning was ignored.
Loved your reaction to this! This is the best cover of this song... ever, in my opinion. Another "best cover ever" that I would love for you to react to, is Hailey Reinhart's version of "Creep" with Postmodern Jukebox. It's fantabulous!!
He is the lead singer in a hard metal band that is very good for heavy metal bands and very versed in his music studies but this was a special arrangement he did for this song and his voice and style does give this song a different feel but not the feel of the old version he did very much so present the words and thoughts of this song
Hi Ms. Lucia, are you now okay?? The last time you posted an update, you were very sad. Continue to be beautiful inside and out. Do not let others and negative vibes outshine your humble heart. God bless you.
😍 yes I was sad yesterday and disappointed about reality in Life about people's behavior in Italy.. 😅 It hurts but I am ok today. I appreciate your kind words will keep in mind that kindness is still in this world 💜
Bellissima canzone dei Disturbed, ho sentito questa canzona anche in un concerto dal vivo e ti garantisco che non esiste nessun effetto del suono ma è proprio la sua voce, grande Band che ha alle spalle tantissime canzoni veramente belle!
Disturbed makes a lot of angry music. Somewhat anarchistic. It is great music - all this educated anger is priceless. Disturbed also covered "Land of confusion" from "Genesis". All their songs have lyrics that scream in rightful blood-red anger. All of this rage is worth checking out.
I realize this has been posted for a while now but what a performer. For your interest when David sings, "Down with the sickness" the beat drop of "ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah" just came to him one day. Here is a copy paste of a paragraph that tells what also changed/helped his voice. “I used to have, and I still do have, really bad acid reflux,” Draiman, who was raised Jewish, told MTV in 2012. “I had a surgical procedure done…that repaired a valve at the top of my stomach that had completely burned away.” This, said Draiman, increased his range and strengthened his vocals. “That noise,” he said, just kinda came one day. [The] beat is so tribal it made me feel like an animal.” Pretty cool story.
One of the most recognizable voices in heavy metal, David Draiman. His voice is epic. Even when he's screams. Give them a listen to. Either stricken or prayer I'd say. Disturbed are amazing!
Please watch his video to see the symbolism he uses to illustrate this old classic by Simone and Garfunkel! This is a heavy metal band that puts this classic in 2 very superb classes! The first is a dreamed wish for our world to change--David made this a battle cry for the younger generation, "CHANGE THE WORLD OR DIE!"
it's amazing watching people listen to this who don't know the band..it's the dumbfounded look on their face as their brain tries to makes sense of how his voice can possibly be that multi-faceted
David Draiman is completely anti-autotune and was furious when he found out that Conan's producers autotuned parts of this. If there is one singer on the planet that doesn't need autotune, it's David Draiman.
no reason to be furious it worked..this version in conan is beautiful! certainly much better than the one in x factor on australia..agree?
@@JPVNG67 He was furious because they used it behind his back. He doesn't use autotune and they craft their music so that it can be played live just like the studio version. The x factor Australia one is a bit rough. The live version with Miles Kennedy is pretty spot on.
I’ve seen many people mention this. What part of the performance does it happen? What gives it away that it is autotuned?
@@LoSTRaMaiR neither you nor I have the hearing to detect such subtleties.
RIGHT so disrespectful
Disturbed is a heavy metal band. That's why everyone was shocked when they released this song. Everyone found out that he can Sing like an angel as well as a demon.
They did not release the song. The song was already released by Simon and Garfunkel.
@@Talxicity I think they meant release the cover of the song.
You know who else can? Corey Taylor from Slipknot/Stone Sour
ruclips.net/video/Q-pXD0FXLQ8/видео.html
_Page Down_ I know I met Cory at a party once.
Right and the fact that the demon comes out in the same song.. I saw one vocal coach reaction and she was listening to this and had heard Down With the Sickness before and when he started the fry with "and the people bowed and PRAYED" she was like oh okay yep there is David lol
Its 100% authentic and he was actually sick during this performance. David Draiman is perfection.
Not to be negative but is there any proof to him being sick? So many people lie these days.
@@Gingenuity actually, yes. They had an interview on it and that's where they found-out, that he was even sick. And, he refused to let them use any auto-tuning, during the song. They actually had a short video of him and the manager arguing over it, because he was sick, the manager thought it best for them to use auto-tuning, while he was on stage singing. But, he hate's to use auto-tuning effect's(He actually get's it, from a few band's, name ably Metallica, who tour so much, to perfect James Hetfield's vocal's, as well as they can perfect their pitch with the instrument's & their routine's on the stage, so there are no mistake's, as well. Which, is why they sound so much the same, on live stage, as they do on vinyl. Back in the 80's, there were very few band's, that refused to let the auto-tuning program to help them, just in-case, they were to do it acoustically on a show, or whatever. That way. They wouldn't sound like they are so wavy and sound more like what they truly represent.). But, I heard, that the manager won the battle, where for this version, they did allow it, due to his use of high coughing and how if he pushed too much, he would cough more. But, here is the link, to the actual video, of the song, by Disturbed. ruclips.net/video/u9Dg-g7t2l4/видео.html
They also did another cover, that they even made better, then the original, like this, as well. It's the early 80's Phil Collins song "Land Of Confusion", where like the song of "Sound Of Silence", they added their own darkness pitch to it, to bring out the different level's through the song. Here is the link to that one, as well.
ruclips.net/video/YV4oYkIeGJc/видео.html
@@Gingenuity but, a good question to ask. Due to there is a ton of theories out there. To better understand why David Draiman's voice is so perfect in it, even how it damn near sound's identical to the other video, where there is no auto-tuning used, what-so-ever(The link I shared, of the actual video, not the representation of their album, on the "Conan Show", that she used.). Is, the song by Disturbed - Down With The Sickness(Here is the link for that, as well. Bear-in-mind, that due to some graphic lyric's, they cut a short part of the song out. ruclips.net/video/09LTT0xwdfw/видео.html ) Where he open's his real vocal's with his classical/Tenor/Jewish Cantor studies, as a young boy, along with his continuous practice's, with various teacher's. To not need the auto-tuner equipment. Another song by Disturbed, that he show's his range in vocal's, from the deep Tenor(Almost a Bass. But, not quite.), to the higher pitched Alto(Almost Soprano. But, not quite there.), is the song, Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists(Here is the link for it, as well. ruclips.net/video/drTQaAaCeh0/видео.html )...
T DOG think u meant he was drunk
He has a permanent condition. The valve on his oesophagus has completely ruptured which causes consistent acid reflexes... and his voice is still a belter. Fricken amazing singer
Congratulations you just witnessed the most powerful rendition of this song that you will see in your lifetime
In the future, when SOS is mentioned, people will think of Disturbed, not Simon and Garfunkel
Two amazing things about this performance is that hes classically trained, and he was sick when he sang this. He’s an amazing vocalist
I wonder if that added any sort of texture to an already perfect voice
David trained as a cantor. This is not the same as classical training.
Third - Paul Simon was actually blown away by this re-make of his song.
When the voice of God touches your soul you can not help but pause ... for life stands still for a moment ... He is that good... glad you enjoyed...
Now tell us how you really feel....@eddiewinehosen
eddiewinehosen I mean you’re not wrong😂
@eddiewinehosen I'm an Atheist and feel like you are just being a hateful ass. Why you cry babies let other peoples beliefs bother you will forever be beyond me.
How could someone especially vocal coaches not hear this version or know the band this guy voice is mesmerizing love disturbed no auto tune needed or lip singing live he’s amazing too
I lived in the middle east 😁
I Am sure you don't know many great artists dear away from your area dear.
Also I more into belcanto voices, even a coach/singer like this have its own taste about music.
I finally find Disturbed too!!
From what I read about this performance on the late night talk show he performed on, he was adamant on not letting his voice be altered, but they did it anyway. I have heard him sing it elsewhere, and you can hear the difference, which is still amazing.
😉 I Am sure about it
Which was funnny considering Draiman was challenged that he wasn't actually able to sing the way he did without autotune, so he wanted to use this performance as proof that he could, and the show's producers fucked it up.
Almost 525,000,000 views now of the official Disturbed video Sound of Silence.
omG😍
Holy shit. Awesome!
688,000,000 views March 2021
Lucia, you look so beautifully gorgeous when you become enthralled by the voice of the singer!
It's as if he's flattered you with the most flowery words of praise that upon hearing it causes you to blush with a radiance of a rainbows most vibrant colors!
It's almost glorious to witness!
I heard this cover for the first time this Easter (2020) weekend and can't stop playing it or someone else reacting to it! Absolutely fantastic!
That was a LIVE vocal from one of the best. 💪🤘
He should be on a Wheaties box!🏆🥇
This song is lyrical audacity, vocal audacity, and symphonic audacity! Said differently? It is magnificent!
It's a band called Disturbed, their most famous song is Down with the Sickness, it's a lot different to this
Like, a LOT different. Still awesome. :)
OW AH AH AH AH
I love and appreciate an expert's reaction to a piece of art such as this.
Beautiful reaction.
Still gets me every time I hear it.
Thank you so much "Ms Sinatra" for your fine reaction to this amazing rendition of Sound of Silence by disturbed! I very much enjoyed what u had to say about it! Take care and God bless!!!
Thanks for the advicewith the tongue. I learn to sing by myself.
His remake~of another Artists message with such Grace! Awesome I have seen him in concert 10 times definitely a “Treat”
When I first saw this, I watched it every day for like a month. Turns out Simon & Garfunkel have endorsed this version of their song as the best all-time, including their own!! 7-13-19 - 95.98 million views. Yes, the sound editor did add some autotune in post, and Disturbed (band) was upset about it because the singer does have such a great voice. And he even had a cold during this performance!!
He's a trained Cantor who switched genres, obviously. He used to sing in Yiddish in temple. Gives him a distinctly unique sound and ability.
On my mother's account for some reason but I'm drunk and just wanted to share because I don't know if anyone else did.
As a rule he hates auto tune but the producers of the TV show used it for this, David had the flu when performing.
There are other live recordings at festivals etc where its raw, no auto tune he is still amazing
There is no autotune in this.
YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST REACT TO NIGHTWISH!
Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013!!!
It will blow you away!
thank you I will!😉
I second that for sure it's a must react
@@jiverriver And I'm the third...
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Definitely, need to do Ghost Love Score Live from Wacken 2013! Ann Waychoff would love it!
As a singer myself, I really REALLY wish I had the range and power of David Draiman. He's a great singer (and Disturbed is the whole band).
He is classically trained, so he knows tone and pitch. At one point in the performance he frowns a moment as if in disagreement with the auto-tuning the sound guy may have applied. He prefers no vocal enhancement at all.
U talk like an alien
True, I've seen him perform this live, he doesn't use Auto-tune, he doesn't need it. I imagine he was pretty irritated with the auto-tune guy. The performance she is watching is in a network TV studio, I think NBC ... it was one of the late night shows. They have tuning policies they strictly use to keep the audience from loosing their hearing. David Draiman is one of a only a few Hard Rock vocalists today with the range to hit almost any key. Not quite Freddy Mercury, but damn close.
@@frce8261 You talk like an idiot.
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Definitely no auto tune on that voice.
He was pretty pissed at the audio guy because they used autotune without his consent. He was sick, but he really didn't need the autotune according to an interview he did.
Damn girl! I'm a fan. love your DSLs
performance was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! his voice both beautiful and haunting.....the piano gave chills to the soul and the bass drum pounding out those 2 strikes was haunting.......finally the orchestra was perect for fulfilling the rest of the song
This is my favorite rendition of this song. His interpretation truly brings out the true meaning of the lyrics. Simon & Garfunkel sang to alarm us, he sang to give us a final warning. You should watch their music video version. It is as beautiful as it is haunting.
Lucia Sinatra you do an amazing job at reacting. You break at the right moments, let the song carry through when it moves you and I like that you do the quick fade out when you stop the video. Lot's of other things I love about your pro reviews and you but just a quick thank you from a producer/songwriter.
I recommend finding any and all interviews with David, gives perfect context to how he speaks. Should end doubts in his performance
Nightwish - "ghost love score" live at wacken 2013 for sure!
Nightwish covering The Phantom of The Opera would be awesome!!
Disturbed is a heavy metal Band. David is the lead singer. He is a classically trained musician, that has chosen to use his instrument in the genre of Heavy Metal. His vocal abilities are amazing.
Wow! Lucia is GORGEOUS!
I'm sure everyone would LOVE to see you react to the LIVE VERSION of Down With The Sickness from Rock am Ring EPIC.
He seems like that all the time but more aggressive because he is heavy metal I love his music I'm 60 and I listen to his music there's no auto-tune with him it's hard for them to Auto to him because of how his voice is so that's just pure Raw Talent that show Conan when he sang he was sick and he still did an amazing job I always get chills when I hear him and I cry when he when he just the song even the original singer songwriter Paul Simon loved what how he covered it
He has an amazing voice and he sounds the same in concert as he does on the albums. If you get a chance to see Disturbed take it, you'll be blown away by them.
Voice on loan from God that only angels could dream to hear ... the man is incredible I do hope you know now why he does have almost 3/4 of a BILLION views... not bad for a rocker ... not to even mention what Paul Simon had to say =)
Not sure how much more goosbumps i can take watching these reaction videos to this Masterpiece sheesh
Lucia, your non verbal reactions to his style of vocals shows you truly enjoyed Damians performance! Your critiques were spot on! I applaud you for your authenticity and emotional responses!
😍 thank you I Am honored when someone understand my feelling 🙏🏼
Had he been born in another era he would have been a star in the opera. He loves the dramatics of performing and takes great pride in his vocal talents.
Good review!
I love how your eyes are tracking AS you really listen!
Really listening is a marvelous gift!
No auto tune and he was recovering from probably
Flu. A true artist, his dad was a cantor and David probably picking up singing from his father. Your reaction great and thank you, I enjoyed watching. ❤️ From uk.
There was some auto tuning added in post production despite him asking for them not to use it. He was upset about it when he found out after, but it was the show (Conan) that decided to do it because they knew he was sick. It was BARELY used however, but you can hear it in some areas (His vocal fry can sound "auto-tuney" sometimes but it's not). He himself never uses auto-tune for his performances, but the decision was out of his hands this time.
@@buttnugget2900 Thank you for telling me,
Live and learn 🤔😁👍
Proving metal has some of the best vocalists in music.....they just love to rock!!!!
The official video now has over 655 Million views.
David Draiman, lead singer for Disturbed, was classically trained.
Ciao Lucia! Very nice, very Disturbing.
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Loved your reaction, new sub!
Btw, he has, as of right now, 115 million views in the live video and 652 million in the official video!
Welcome!!
Please react to Nightwish Ghost Love Score live @ Wacken '13. You will be amazed!
😉 on my list
@@LuciaSinatra listen to henk poort in beste zangers to sound of silence he killed it
@@LuciaSinatra Tarja sings it the best. It was written for her voice!
Great reaction Dear. He has a wonderful voice and I love it when he uses his vocal fry - very gravelly. I think the timps add so much to this performance too= they give more body. Looking to your next reaction.
Soon!
Disturbed is a heavy - rock\Metal band.... The lead is an classically trained Opera singer...
I can tell he have a huge talent but also well trained!!
cantorial ...not opera
He sang as a Cantor with his father in a synagogue in Brooklyn, where he grew up. ‘Disturbed’ is now based in Chicago. The singer is David Draiman. What’s most remarkable about this-he was SICK during this performance. He had the flu and was running a fever. Apparently, Paul Simon (who wrote this in 1964) saw this performance on ‘Conan’ that night and called Draiman to say it was one of the best covers he’d ever heard of his masterpiece. Draiman was (understandably) stunned!
As of the time of this comment, the original Disturbed - Sounds of Silence video has 807,665,195 views and the Conan video has 130 million views. Adding in all the reaction videos, I'm guessing nearly 1 billion views by now. Amazing!
Binging reactions to this masterpiece by Disturbed and wanted to say I loved your expression and honest excitement as the song ramped up to the crescendo...can't help but smile at your smile!
I'm not able to pickup auto-tune but I've seen other reviewers question that as well. Some have commented in other reaction videos there was auto-tune applied to certain notes as David was suffering from a flu at the time of the performance (or something along that line) so perhaps they did that to even out or strengthen some notes. I also read that David said no to auto-tune before the performance, preferring to take his chances on his voice and was not at all pleased when he listened to the recording post performance. But really, in the end, does it really even matter if it was used or not? I don't get the hype around this tbh.
David’s voice is otherworldly, both angelic and dark. Fully embracing the existence on earth in such a beautiful and poetic way. The arrangement is perfection. This whole performance is cathartic and leaves you emotionally spent, but full of hope.
Profoundly Beautiful!!! EPIC!!!!
Funny how many of the vocal coaches, even the ones presumably classically trained react positively to the rasp/growl part.
It's because that is a very risky technique for your cords but he is performing in the right proper way, almost perfect.
@@JuanManuelCruzTorres also the fact he can switch it on and off with the snap of a finger
The rasp is beautiful and controlled completely...he is a brilliant singer
@@Salv its because he doesnt put it on his cords at all. David is a master in many ways when it comes to singing.
@@dalehammers9805 hes a trained Cantor. His grandfather was a Cantor for the Temple in Jerusalem I believe.
I love how you really get into it when he breaks into a fray.
Nope. No Autotune. He does it all with his vocal chords.
theres deffo some autotune at certain points
@@Felixdaq He wont use it, says it destroys the power he wont go on interviews or do shows that use it. Its a condition he sets.
@@VadulTharys sounds tuned at 3:18
@@VadulTharys True, but Conan's production team did use it anyway. I've understood that David got a bit pissed about that.
VadulTharys he was interviewed after the fact. Conan’s producers put some auto tune in there because of him being sick. He wasn’t happy about it at all
the actual music video has over 340 million views xD SIMPLY AMAZING
At 2:58 the look on her face shows her understanding of David’s range and ability. It almost looks like the realization of his greatness scared her.
Awesome reaction. 💞👍
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Many times I heard this live and it's always epic. Of course Simon and Garfunkel are the original but it's the best cover to date. Ever. Also never autotune either. That's his real voice.
I’m willing to go out on a limb and say this is the best remake of a song ........ever ! Bar none.
Had to go back to some of my favs of yours love you and yours be safe hope to see you preform somewhere I can do this in bass baritone voice
Hello Lucia, i loved your reaction & analysis of this song, so descriptive. Although i live in New Zealand I too am Italian, Messina, Scicily, is where the family come from. By the way, you are a very beautiful lady if I may say so.
ciao my dear welcome hope y9u will follow my journey on the tube!!
David draymin is the lead singer of Disturbed. He is classical trained and can sing Opera with the best of them. He has a vocal range that is other worldly and loves performing. This song was originally sung by Simon and Garfunkel in the mid sixties. After Paul Simon heard this version he sent an email to David and said it was his song now. Ultimate compliment from the original singer, song writer.
It's blowing up, since all these reaction videos have been made. 623,617,938 views. Best cover one ever heard. So much emotion, and showed up randomly in my feed because of one of these reaction videos. Can't get enough.
Pure Draiman. Nothing more nothing less. Accept that some singers are pitch perfect. Not pointing a finger at anyone but haters going to hate.
Except this performance actually was auto-tuned. Against his wishes, but still auto-tuned. David absolutely does not need auto-tune... at all.
No autotune! He is classically trained. His voice is that good.
I enjoy your videos, Lucia ... I thought you might like to know a bit more about Disturbed's singer David Draiman. He grew up in Chicago in an Orthodox Jewish family and had training as a Haz(z)an - Cantor - one who sings the Jewish religious service. So trained, Yes, but not Operatic... He also had to have surgery for a chronic acid reflux condition where a problem causes stomach acid to 'bath'e the lower esophagus - which may have effected his singing apparatus.. I didn't know anything about Disturbed until I saw the Official video of this song - amazing emotional video... I love his voice and the emotion he can convey. He says he did rebel and have anger and angst due to a very restricted childhood which could come out in the type of music his band chose to make... Be well - if you have trouble with comment trolls, you might find someone to act as a moderator who can weed out the worst - your positive commenters don't need exposure to their poison, either.
Either me never listen about it before 😱 now I am on the road to check more about this band.
Thank you for all the info 💜
The official video is amazing, 630 million views presently wow...
Would love to see you react to Chris Stapleton, Tennessee Whiskey or Sometimes I cry
I agree totally. Being from Italy, I'm pretty sure you don't follow much country music, but you won't be disappointed in either one. Chris Stapleton has an amazing voice and there is a lot of vocal gymnastics in both songs.
Couldn't have said it any better brother. Honestly, really can't with a hard Southern Tennessee accent lol. But Chris is awesome no matter what genre music listen too.
Please don’t
In 2021 there is over 975 million views and counting every day not bad for a song that was wrote in 1965 still residents today
I really enjoyed your reaction and analysis ... Excellent ........ David Draiman's voice is epic. Regarding the lyrics, Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning.
The Disturbed version is furious because the warning was ignored.
GLad you find me!
As of this date - December 23, 2022 - Disturbed's 'The Sound of Silence' - 865 MILLION views - it still gives me chills!
his voice tells the story in itself
Loved your reaction to this! This is the best cover of this song... ever, in my opinion. Another "best cover ever" that I would love for you to react to, is Hailey Reinhart's version of "Creep" with Postmodern Jukebox. It's fantabulous!!
I love that version 😍
Just saw your thumbnail scrolling my feed, and just wanted to compliment your beauty...and love your accent😊
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Finally!! Cool one!!! ☝️
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March 2022, that particular video has 129M views. Outstanding!
That's all him, fantastic voice.
Very powerful. I can't stop listening to it.
He is the lead singer in a hard metal band that is very good for heavy metal bands and very versed in his music studies but this was a special arrangement he did for this song and his voice and style does give this song a different feel but not the feel of the old version he did very much so present the words and thoughts of this song
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Goosebupms by anytime!! Thats crazy!!
This is like my 10 reaction video to this song....I cant stop! I have a problem 😬
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No autotune needed he is a trained opera singer who found his way into metal
WOW seriously 0_0
The performance of this song you chose, David Draiman (lead vocals for Disturbed) was actually sick and still nailed it.
I am shook! I really enjoyed his voice.
David Draiman now I know the name 😉 I din't had time to do research till now!
Goosebumps!!!!
One of Disturbeds songs is indestructible and hail to the king and down with the sickness
Please react to older disturbed so you can know how much of a shock it is for that band to do something like that
It's really not a shock, people have different influences.
Have you listened to disturbed before this?
@@starseer1512 yes, I got their demo before the first album was released
Awesome! That makes 2 of us I was just caught off guard by this song because it’s more of a ballad than their usual songs
I saw a reaction view yesterday and the reactor pointed out that there were almost six hundred million views.
Hi Ms. Lucia, are you now okay?? The last time you posted an update, you were very sad. Continue to be beautiful inside and out. Do not let others and negative vibes outshine your humble heart. God bless you.
😍 yes I was sad yesterday and disappointed about reality in Life about people's behavior in Italy.. 😅 It hurts but I am ok today.
I appreciate your kind words will keep in mind that kindness is still in this world 💜
Absolutely. Kindness is expensive but has no price tag. You are sensitive, that's why you are kind. You were born that way, keep it up:)
The best cover ever … very dramatic performance by David and Disturbed…
Bellissima canzone dei Disturbed, ho sentito questa canzona anche in un concerto dal vivo e ti garantisco che non esiste nessun effetto del suono ma è proprio la sua voce, grande Band che ha alle spalle tantissime canzoni veramente belle!
Disturbed makes a lot of angry music. Somewhat anarchistic. It is great music - all this educated anger is priceless.
Disturbed also covered "Land of confusion" from "Genesis". All their songs have lyrics that scream in rightful blood-red anger.
All of this rage is worth checking out.
I will, thank you!
And 10,000 fists
he's genuine.... you on the other hand....
I realize this has been posted for a while now but what a performer. For your interest when David sings, "Down with the sickness" the beat drop of "ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah" just came to him one day. Here is a copy paste of a paragraph that tells what also changed/helped his voice. “I used to have, and I still do have, really bad acid reflux,” Draiman, who was raised Jewish, told MTV in 2012. “I had a surgical procedure done…that repaired a valve at the top of my stomach that had completely burned away.” This, said Draiman, increased his range and strengthened his vocals. “That noise,” he said, just kinda came one day. [The] beat is so tribal it made me feel like an animal.” Pretty cool story.
One of the most recognizable voices in heavy metal, David Draiman. His voice is epic. Even when he's screams. Give them a listen to. Either stricken or prayer I'd say. Disturbed are amazing!
Actually, my kids turned me on to the band disturbed. And I fell in love with them!!
Please watch his video to see the symbolism he uses to illustrate this old classic by Simone and Garfunkel! This is a heavy metal band that puts this classic in 2 very superb classes! The first is a dreamed wish for our world to change--David made this a battle cry for the younger generation, "CHANGE THE WORLD OR DIE!"
everyone in the world must see this video , it is a message from DAVID
it's amazing watching people listen to this who don't know the band..it's the dumbfounded look on their face as their brain tries to makes sense of how his voice can possibly be that multi-faceted