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Tommy Johansson React to Sweden's cover king. Sings like a god. Plays over 10 instruments. Was guitarist in Sabaton, has his own band Majestica. Just listen to his covers of YOU RAISE ME UP (1 OCTAVE CHALLENGE) ABBA, Queen, when he does Phantom of the opera, In and enjoy.
I’m so glad you elaborated on the kettle drums. These are powerful instruments, perfectly suited to this version of the song, but it takes a special singer to have them within a few meters of him, and not be overpowered by their power. Speaks to the pure, natural power of David’s voice.
What’s crazy is he was sick and specifically told them NO auto-tuning, PERIOD. They did it slightly and he was not happy. But in all honestly his classical training being a Cantor shines through in this performance and gives you both the gentle start, the warning, and then the distortion drops in to reiterate “we have missed the warning of the song originally”. He is just barely nasally but that’s after listening to it 1000s of times. See him live earlier this year on their tour was awesome to hear this performed
He had issues with lesions on his vocal chords. No fever, no flu. He healed enough he was able to sing past it. The thirds are truly awesome in the way this song is performed. I love you caught it.
His guitarist is who is playing the piano for this song. David trained as a Canter (Jewish prayer leader) as a child. David also trains with a vocal coach to keep his voice the way it should be.
@@MikeHart-n9ucruel. You’ve no idea what her generation went through. Women were silenced by their husbands. My mother is one of those women. She’s 79 now and over vocalizes about how women had no voice prior to 1980.
@@lisadominguez3457 Don't let the trolls get you to react. It's a sign of intelligence and empathy when powerful music creates a powerful response. The thinking behind "crybaby" and "toughen up" is so dated, those words are sad signs of someone conditioned to repress their normal human responses.
2 legends from this performance; 1-David warned the sound engineer No Autotuning, even though I have a cold, I'll stand on my own feet as is. David was furious afterward because the engineer did sneak some in. 2- Paul Simon heard this live in his living room for the first time. Paul went to the floor crying by the end. They're friends now.
@@cookeymonster83 What is the FIRST word? Legend. I wasn't the one to make it up and I'm not saying it's the rock solid truth. That's what the word legend means.
My understanding that he had enough fever to be measurably sick, not just feeling unwell. It wasn't certain until quite late if he could make it at all, but they gave him a chair to sit on and he pulled it through. You can see it in his eyes, too. But he pulled through, and on the voice the sickness is apparently only in slightly more nasality being present. A real pro.
I saw an interview with David. He mentioned that he had a lesion on his vocal cord, which if you don't control things just right, becomes extremely painful. He was extremely worried how this performance would go. I'll be honest in that I hadn't seen anything yet where he said he was actually sick though. Just thought I'd share. cheers!
Simon expressed to David that he wrote the song for him. He was very happy with what David did. I love this band and was lucky enough to see them in concert.
Do you have a source that confirms your statement ----that Simon had written the song FOR David ? I have NEVER heard that before. Simon, after hearing Disturbed's version because he liked it so much, did say that the song was now Theirs !!
This was the performance that I first saw from Disturbed and I think that it is even better than the studio version. They definitely made this song their own with this performance.
David was recovering from the flu and had lesions on his vocal folds. His surgeon told him not to do this performance. That's just further testament to his talent. He did a great interview with Elizabeth at The Charismatic Voice where they talked about this performance.
The Simon and Garfunkel version makes you think. The Disturbed version makes you feel it. The Pentatonix version sets an example, a beautiful performance without a soul, people humming without singing.
there is the saying that when you are happy you hear the music but when you are sad you understand the lyrics disturbed makes you understand and feel the lyrics you would otherwise just escape
Right lyrics, right set, right arrangement, right band, right artist! The synergy is undeniable! One of the best covers of all time, this live version the best of David's best of The Sound of Silence. Still have to say Paul Simon wrote a masterpiece and I've loved it since I was 22 when it first came out and can't say anything bad about the original but this cover, oh my, different and better in it's own way. The simplicity, the set was perfect, that cold blue lighting slowly going to warm as the song progressed added to the ambient feel of the rising emotions. Impressive, classic, timeless, it will be on my playlist until the day I die. I have a playlist with extraordinary covers and this is going right there along with Eva Cassidy's "Over the Rainbow," Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado," and others.
Paul Simon said this is the best cover he's ever heard of The Sound of Silence on his playlist on this phone he was coming off of having the flu he said he was not going to disappoint this live performance David arranges everything
Disturbed is a heavy metal band from Chicago formed around 1994 and singer David Draiman joined in 1996. David had actually been a cantor at his synagogue in the past...to end up in heavy metal was a jump for sure. Then for this heavy metal band to come out with this remake of Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel...wow. The original meaning of the song (written during a time of a lot of unrest and change 1960s) was about people being unable to effectively communicate with each other, especially on an emotional level and kind of a warning of the effect if it didn't change. Fast forward to now and the meaning is even more profound and true today, and this version by Disturbed is driving that point (the music video is really good....but the intense emotionality of David's voice in this live performance is so much more). People have said that Paul Simon's version was the warning, and this song was the anger because no one listened. When they did this live performance, David was very sick with flu, which is why he was sitting. To be able to sing and perform like this while so sick is a testament to his incredible and beautiful baritone voice. Reply
Classically trained musician here as well, and sometimes, you just come across that one song that just grabs you, regardless of genre. This was one of those for me.
It's incredible how even without any visual, he can makes us feel every words, and every emotion. He makes us live the true meaning of the song that s&g weren't able to convey like he does
To me the Simon and Garfunkel was saying beware, this could happen. Disturbed was saying, you were warned, now you have to deal with the aftermath. Amazing vocals and version of the song.
Apparently, and I can't remember where from, Paul Simon said their version was a warning, and Disturbed's version in anger at what we've allowed to happen! I love this version, the acapella is somehow even more 'disturbing' and I love that just as much.
YES! I was still in elementary school when this song was first released by Simon and Garfunkel. I always loved the song because it brought to mind the anti-Viet Nam war protests and the inability to stop it with all the protests and political fighting. This version brought tears to my eyes because when my generation was young, many of us fought hard for justice and equality and love for all. The song reminds me of how little we accomplished. I really hope young people do a better job than we did. This song is a cry for people to wake up because things are so bad for so many today.
@@ChefMimsy I was in elementary school as well. I remember all of the turmoil happening at the time. The civil rights movement, hippies and love movement, backlash for the Vietnam War. Everything tearing our country apart. I hope we are better able to weather what is happening now than we were then.
Few Reactors have made comment on the Timpani, but I think it is absolutely integral. The booms are the spears that penetrate to the pure core. The rolls are the masses that march. True perfection.
He discussed what was going on with his health on this night on the interview with Elizabeth from the Charismatic Voice. Highly recommend as it really makes this performance even more magnificent! ❤️
I really like the studio version of this song, but I love the live version! I don't think you need to react to it (unless you want to do a third reaction video to this song 😆), but there is another live version of this with another great singer named Miles Kennedy. As David puts it, Miles is the Art Garfunkel to his Paul Simon. Very cool performance!
He is a classically trained Jewish Cantor. That takes talent to a new level. His life history is very interesting. I believe his grandfather was a Jewish cantor in a synagogue in Jerusalem. Interesting family history and his schooling.
I always think of what the audience must have experienced, going to see Conan, listening to the opening monologue jokes, the celebrity interview, and then BAM, out of nowhere they get hit with THAT performance
I'm a 65 year old man I remember the original. When I heard this version I literally had noise bumps and tears in my eyes most powerful version I have ever heard
It's a powerful cover that stirs the heart, but so does the original. I would love to see them both side by side. David's powerful voice and Art's angelic tones.
I might share the name of a famous musician but I have no music background. The way you explain what's happening and why during a performance is really interesting and it's obvious you know your stuff. Your reactions are genuine and I enjoy the little trip you take us on when reviewing these performances. Newest subscriber from Orstraya 🇭🇲🇭🇲 cheers
Hey Peter! You share the name with an awesome musician. I’ve seen him play live. Pretty awesome! Thanks for the kind words and it’s pretty cool hearing from Australia.
And he was sick with the fle, high fever. What an insane journey he takes you on. Simon and Garfunkel warned it may happen, David’s telling us it’s here.
David has an incredible voice, no doubt. I love watching vocal coaches and similar folks analyzing the amazing things he does. But I have to say I cringe when reactors go to listen to this performance without knowing that autotune was involved. I know David was unhappy about it, but it still affects the overall sound and sometimes it feels like "cheating" if the listener isn't aware. Once you know you can hear it, but you can also hear the raw talent behind it. Thank you for your videos. I love the insightful comments you have on the accompaniment. It makes me miss my highschool band days. (Except my band teacher wasn't as pleasant as you are! Haha!)
Studio vs LIVE and the LIVE version wins hands down, while sick, in a studio without autotune assistance. The only other instance of a Live performance outdoing the studio version was Phil Collins In the Air in Germany live on stage. Epic all around.
I came here to your reaction after some girl voice teacher who was too biased to original version and she couldn't even hear anything you pointed out. Thanks for professional honesty, it's not what everyone have. Edit: just to mention, I watched over 100 reviews and reactions to this song and you're amongst best ones. Respect.
Thanks for The reaction videos for Disturbed! I do have a suggestion for two more their songs that I think you would like. One is the reason to fight The official live version and the other one is hold on to memories I think you would really enjoy those. Thanks again!!
I love Disturbed, David Draiman, and this particular cover. Just incredible. But I’m curious if you’ve stumbled across a RUclipsr named Dan Vasc. He is a Brazilian metal singer who performs everything from metal to rock to 80’s hair band to folk to musicals to opera. He is by far my favorite RUclipsr. He just recently hit 1Million subs. I’m a metal head at heart but have a huge appreciation for classical music. If not for a reaction, please at least check out his covers on his channel; he has well over 200 covers. Personally my favorite of his are: Nessun Dorma by Puccini; Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar; and Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera. He does have his own metal band called Fearless. He was approached by a record company to sign him but after reading the contracts he refused as he didn’t want to be handcuffed by their terms and/or feel like an employee. He rather enjoys being independent. Hail VascNation ❤
I grew up with clasical music, and nheavy metal. Me mother loved Carmina Burana from Orff and Black Sabbath. :D Both she and my father played a lot of instruments. And sang in a lot of choirs. I learned very young to hold a notefor a long time in front of a candle without blowing it out. ;) But I never had the VOICE. :) And the changing between head resonance and the diaphragm, the thing rigth above your stomac (hell, I'm Norwegian :D ). Anyways, I know all these things....but Davids voice. :)
I think it's better than the original with Simon & Garfunkel. For the first time I listened to the text. Great reaction to a great song. Greetings from Norway.
The emotion of this version is insane, especially considering how ill he really was. Hint: he NEVER performs sitting. I enjoyed your reaction. It was nice to see someone else totally blown away by David'S power. I see others have mentioned his having been a canter. He actually brings a bit of that into "Stupify."
You suggested it so I listened. Oh man you were right!
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You should try Carnical of Rust by Poets of the fall. Very underrated song.
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React to Sweden's cover king. Sings like a god. Plays over 10 instruments. Was guitarist in Sabaton, has his own band Majestica.
Just listen to his covers of YOU RAISE ME UP (1 OCTAVE CHALLENGE) ABBA, Queen, when he does Phantom of the opera, In and enjoy.
@@bobcieslinski it is my profound wish that you do a reaction video of Wyn Starks' song Who I Am.
There are no critiques. No one can tell me this was anything but perfection.❤
❤ I so agree! And to be in that crowd would have shaken one's body to the core!!! 😮 absolutely amazing!! BRAVO!!
Had a cold and sang this sitting down. God told David "I got you."🙌🤠🙌💯
I’m so glad you elaborated on the kettle drums. These are powerful instruments, perfectly suited to this version of the song, but it takes a special singer to have them within a few meters of him, and not be overpowered by their power. Speaks to the pure, natural power of David’s voice.
I am so glad that you reacted to this version. I believe it shows the strength in his voice, and coordinators choice of band placement.
As a musician myself, I want to add the crescendo as the message becomes more tragic and important. Beautiful!!!
What’s crazy is he was sick and specifically told them NO auto-tuning, PERIOD. They did it slightly and he was not happy. But in all honestly his classical training being a Cantor shines through in this performance and gives you both the gentle start, the warning, and then the distortion drops in to reiterate “we have missed the warning of the song originally”. He is just barely nasally but that’s after listening to it 1000s of times. See him live earlier this year on their tour was awesome to hear this performed
I absolutely love the drums they use! The sound they make is perfect for this version! Love it!
This version just reached 1 Billion views. That's epic. Just like Disturbed. Legendary.
For sure. Thats awesome to get a billion views.
He had issues with lesions on his vocal chords. No fever, no flu. He healed enough he was able to sing past it. The thirds are truly awesome in the way this song is performed. I love you caught it.
His guitarist is who is playing the piano for this song. David trained as a Canter (Jewish prayer leader) as a child. David also trains with a vocal coach to keep his voice the way it should be.
Definitely needs to keep it healthy to keep going as long as he has, especially with the gravelly rock vocals he does a lot.
I played this for my elderly mother-in-law after it came out and she was sobbing by the time the last note played. Made an instant fan out of her.
It is a powerful version.
She sounds like a crybaby. Tell her to toughen up.
@@MikeHart-n9u Don't be a douchebag.
@@MikeHart-n9ucruel. You’ve no idea what her generation went through. Women were silenced by their husbands. My mother is one of those women. She’s 79 now and over vocalizes about how women had no voice prior to 1980.
@@lisadominguez3457 Don't let the trolls get you to react. It's a sign of intelligence and empathy when powerful music creates a powerful response. The thinking behind "crybaby" and "toughen up" is so dated, those words are sad signs of someone conditioned to repress their normal human responses.
It is by far the greatest cover of all time. It is the only cover that exceeds the original by orders of magnitude.
For sure
Sabaton's cover of motorhead's 1916 is pretty epic too
As much as I love this cover, the cover of Hurt by Johnny Cash brings more tears.
@@gatessucks7346totally agree!! They both are amazing!! Johnny’s is more emotional for me especially since it was just before he died!! ❤
I love watching others love this. Greatest cover ever.
It doesn’t matter how many times I listen to this I still get goosebumps. ❤
It is that good Kathleen.
2 legends from this performance; 1-David warned the sound engineer No Autotuning, even though I have a cold, I'll stand on my own feet as is. David was furious afterward because the engineer did sneak some in. 2- Paul Simon heard this live in his living room for the first time. Paul went to the floor crying by the end. They're friends now.
You made that up about Paul Simon crying.
@@cookeymonster83 What is the FIRST word? Legend. I wasn't the one to make it up and I'm not saying it's the rock solid truth. That's what the word legend means.
It’s very very rare to love a different version of a song you grew up on. His voice is absolutely magnificent.
I agree
My understanding that he had enough fever to be measurably sick, not just feeling unwell. It wasn't certain until quite late if he could make it at all, but they gave him a chair to sit on and he pulled it through. You can see it in his eyes, too. But he pulled through, and on the voice the sickness is apparently only in slightly more nasality being present. A real pro.
I saw an interview with David. He mentioned that he had a lesion on his vocal cord, which if you don't control things just right, becomes extremely painful. He was extremely worried how this performance would go. I'll be honest in that I hadn't seen anything yet where he said he was actually sick though. Just thought I'd share. cheers!
He always sat for this song. See his live performances from before the Conan show.
An incredible reaction. Thankful for you
Thank you so much I appreciate it.
So relevant now. Love this guy. ❤️🔥
As a 73 yr. old woman I cry everytime I hear this as it is so appropriate for now.
It really is.
I love this version the best ❤ He's just 👏 amazing
Simon expressed to David that he wrote the song for him. He was very happy with what David did. I love this band and was lucky enough to see them in concert.
Do you have a source that confirms your statement ----that Simon had written the song FOR David ? I have NEVER heard that before. Simon, after hearing Disturbed's version because he liked it so much, did say that the song was now Theirs !!
This was the performance that I first saw from Disturbed and I think that it is even better than the studio version. They definitely made this song their own with this performance.
I agree with you Chris.
David was recovering from the flu and had lesions on his vocal folds. His surgeon told him not to do this performance. That's just further testament to his talent. He did a great interview with Elizabeth at The Charismatic Voice where they talked about this performance.
Great new take on the song gives u more of the feeling it should have had.
My mom was a huge Simon & Garfunkel fan, and she absolutely LOVED this version. She said it really shows the inner darkness of the song.
She has great insights.
The Simon and Garfunkel version makes you think.
The Disturbed version makes you feel it.
The Pentatonix version sets an example, a beautiful performance without a soul, people humming without singing.
there is the saying that when you are happy you hear the music but when you are sad you understand the lyrics
disturbed makes you understand and feel the lyrics you would otherwise just escape
Right lyrics, right set, right arrangement, right band, right artist! The synergy is undeniable! One of the best covers of all time, this live version the best of David's best of The Sound of Silence. Still have to say Paul Simon wrote a masterpiece and I've loved it since I was 22 when it first came out and can't say anything bad about the original but this cover, oh my, different and better in it's own way. The simplicity, the set was perfect, that cold blue lighting slowly going to warm as the song progressed added to the ambient feel of the rising emotions. Impressive, classic, timeless, it will be on my playlist until the day I die. I have a playlist with extraordinary covers and this is going right there along with Eva Cassidy's "Over the Rainbow," Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado," and others.
I cried like a baby the fiirst time ai heard this version. It really hit me.
David is amazing 💙💙
I saw this performed at one of their shows a few years ago. It was incredible!!
Paul Simon said this is the best cover he's ever heard of The Sound of Silence on his playlist on this phone he was coming off of having the flu he said he was not going to disappoint this live performance David arranges everything
In Houston Texas David and Myles Kennedy The Sound of Silence live
He would know Larry. He’s right.
Disturbed is a heavy metal band from Chicago formed around 1994 and singer David Draiman joined in 1996. David had actually been a cantor at his synagogue in the past...to end up in heavy metal was a jump for sure. Then for this heavy metal band to come out with this remake of Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel...wow. The original meaning of the song (written during a time of a lot of unrest and change 1960s) was about people being unable to effectively communicate with each other, especially on an emotional level and kind of a warning of the effect if it didn't change. Fast forward to now and the meaning is even more profound and true today, and this version by Disturbed is driving that point (the music video is really good....but the intense emotionality of David's voice in this live performance is so much more). People have said that Paul Simon's version was the warning, and this song was the anger because no one listened. When they did this live performance, David was very sick with flu, which is why he was sitting. To be able to sing and perform like this while so sick is a testament to his incredible and beautiful baritone voice.
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Classically trained musician here as well, and sometimes, you just come across that one song that just grabs you, regardless of genre. This was one of those for me.
Agreed. I expected to hate this cover. I can't get enough of this live version or the official video (great imagery.)
Nice to meet a fellow musician. You definitely get it with your background. Thanks for commenting. What do you play?
@@bobcieslinski Flute/piccolo, but have some singing/choir experience under my belt.
@@janetslater129 nice those are fun ones to play. I’m a woodwind guy myself. Clarinet and sax.
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David's voice is as smooth as honey. And, just like honey, it can be set on fire.
It's incredible how even without any visual, he can makes us feel every words, and every emotion. He makes us live the true meaning of the song that s&g weren't able to convey like he does
I think my favorite part of this performance is the way David plays with the piano line. It's clear that they can read each other perfectly.
Nice comment.
And God spoke thru someone’s voice
To me the Simon and Garfunkel was saying beware, this could happen. Disturbed was saying, you were warned, now you have to deal with the aftermath. Amazing vocals and version of the song.
Apparently, and I can't remember where from, Paul Simon said their version was a warning, and Disturbed's version in anger at what we've allowed to happen! I love this version, the acapella is somehow even more 'disturbing' and I love that just as much.
YES! I was still in elementary school when this song was first released by Simon and Garfunkel. I always loved the song because it brought to mind the anti-Viet Nam war protests and the inability to stop it with all the protests and political fighting. This version brought tears to my eyes because when my generation was young, many of us fought hard for justice and equality and love for all. The song reminds me of how little we accomplished. I really hope young people do a better job than we did. This song is a cry for people to wake up because things are so bad for so many today.
@@ChefMimsy I was in elementary school as well. I remember all of the turmoil happening at the time. The civil rights movement, hippies and love movement, backlash for the Vietnam War. Everything tearing our country apart. I hope we are better able to weather what is happening now than we were then.
@ezrasace Yeah, that's the sad part. Half the population seems to have learned from that time, while the other half doesn't know it happened.
This version always gives me goosebumps!!! Incredible!!!
So good.
👍An awesome performance. This song has been covered by many artists. This version is one of my favorites. 🖖❤
It is incredible. So much emotion.
Few Reactors have made comment on the Timpani, but I think it is absolutely integral. The booms are the spears that penetrate to the pure core. The rolls are the masses that march. True perfection.
Thanks!
Great response! Thank you from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼
Thanks Karen! Very cool to hear from Australia.
He discussed what was going on with his health on this night on the interview with Elizabeth from the Charismatic Voice. Highly recommend as it really makes this performance even more magnificent! ❤️
I randomly clicked on your reaction and I'm so glad I did, you have a new fan of your channel!!❤
Thanks for checking this out! Hope to keep hearing from you!
Phenominal!!! I can't imagine listening to this sung any other way now. His voice is so powerful. Thank you for this review.
Thanks!
to get perspective on how sick David was, he never sits down to sing, in 1000's of concerts, he never sits down
He must have been really feeling it then.
David is great!! That's it. :)
I really like the studio version of this song, but I love the live version! I don't think you need to react to it (unless you want to do a third reaction video to this song 😆), but there is another live version of this with another great singer named Miles Kennedy. As David puts it, Miles is the Art Garfunkel to his Paul Simon. Very cool performance!
Man they are all so good. I’ll have to check that one out. When you have a great song sung by a great group you can’t go wrong.
Ovo izvodjenje je fantasticno!!! Pesma ulazi u dusu, prolazi kroz vene kao krv..😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love David and his voice is so powerful.
DAVID IS BEAUTIFUL A LOVE.❤❤❤❤
I play this song every night and after a few thousand times it still gives me goosebumps. Thanks for your review
Thanks Dale!
As always David’s voice is heavenly!
Paul Simon himself loved this version so much that he said the song belongs to Disturbed now
Nope. Never said that. Quit spreading the lie.
i am an old choir girl... so watching your face was just amazing... !!!! Much love baby ❤
Thanks and very cool you were I. Choir.
I love my King❤😊🌹👑💋
He is a classically trained Jewish Cantor. That takes talent to a new level. His life history is very interesting. I believe his grandfather was a Jewish cantor in a synagogue in Jerusalem. Interesting family history and his schooling.
Sounds interesting.
He's amazing Bob! Amazing performance, amazing vocals! Loved your facial expressions Bob! 😊
Thanks Mayra! I haven’t heard from you in awhile. Hope you are well.
I still tear up every time I hear it!
I saw this song live at red rocks... i posted it on you tube. It is even better live!
a rare case for this type of show - sincere , undirected applause! ❤
Thanks Bob, your analysis was awesome. Very informative, balanced and enjoyable to listen to!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it!
I always think of what the audience must have experienced, going to see Conan, listening to the opening monologue jokes, the celebrity interview, and then BAM, out of nowhere they get hit with THAT performance
That’s a great point.
I'm 45 and it's never happened before but I wept when i first heard this song.
I can see why. It’s so emotional.
My favorite song version of all time!
I can see why Sandi.
Magnífico.....é de chorar ouvindo David....❤❤❤
you may not have noticed David was sick because the studio added autotune...... David was really pissed that they did this without his consent.....
Teach the kids Kashmir.. award winning when done well.. love it!!! xo
I'm a 65 year old man I remember the original. When I heard this version I literally had noise bumps and tears in my eyes most powerful version I have ever heard
I totally understand.
It's a powerful cover that stirs the heart, but so does the original. I would love to see them both side by side. David's powerful voice and Art's angelic tones.
Great suggestion!
Epic. Without question.... absolutely epic.
I might share the name of a famous musician but I have no music background. The way you explain what's happening and why during a performance is really interesting and it's obvious you know your stuff. Your reactions are genuine and I enjoy the little trip you take us on when reviewing these performances. Newest subscriber from Orstraya 🇭🇲🇭🇲 cheers
Hey Peter! You share the name with an awesome musician. I’ve seen him play live. Pretty awesome! Thanks for the kind words and it’s pretty cool hearing from Australia.
Awesome reaction to an epic performance. Thank you.
This shook me to my soul
very nice reaction.
Btw i get choked up at the same point, EVERY time i hear it. Such a brilliant performance !
This was a masterclass in story telling.
And he was sick with the fle, high fever. What an insane journey he takes you on. Simon and Garfunkel warned it may happen, David’s telling us it’s here.
David has an incredible voice, no doubt. I love watching vocal coaches and similar folks analyzing the amazing things he does.
But I have to say I cringe when reactors go to listen to this performance without knowing that autotune was involved.
I know David was unhappy about it, but it still affects the overall sound and sometimes it feels like "cheating" if the listener isn't aware.
Once you know you can hear it, but you can also hear the raw talent behind it.
Thank you for your videos. I love the insightful comments you have on the accompaniment.
It makes me miss my highschool band days. (Except my band teacher wasn't as pleasant as you are! Haha!)
Thanks for thr kind words and awesome comments!
The performance on Conan was the best performance of this song EVER! Disturbed added a depth to this song that I'd never heard before.
I totally agree with you Carmen.
I love the pop from the audience.
Just remarkable!!
Studio vs LIVE and the LIVE version wins hands down, while sick, in a studio without autotune assistance. The only other instance of a Live performance outdoing the studio version was Phil Collins In the Air in Germany live on stage. Epic all around.
This is autotuned and pitch correction on studio version. 🤷
But that's sadly what literally everyone does now so...
First time watcher here. Lovely, wholesome video! Also, you have beautiful skin!
Hey Allie! Thanks for thr compliment! Glad you are here!
I came here to your reaction after some girl voice teacher who was too biased to original version and she couldn't even hear anything you pointed out.
Thanks for professional honesty, it's not what everyone have.
Edit: just to mention, I watched over 100 reviews and reactions to this song and you're amongst best ones. Respect.
Wow thank you so much that means a lot. You made my day.
Thanks for The reaction videos for Disturbed! I do have a suggestion for two more their songs that I think you would like. One is the reason to fight The official live version and the other one is hold on to memories I think you would really enjoy those. Thanks again!!
Thanks Terri. If you have some links send them please.
Disturbed Rules!!!!
His rasp is quite intentional to define the strong exhortation
I love this performance, David is amazing. I recommend listening to The Light, it is also amazing. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks I’ll check it out.
The Charismatic Voice did an amazing interview with David Draiman about his techniques and how to keep his voice healthy
There is a point in this version where you stop listening and start experiencing the power of it.
I get that. Thanks
I love Disturbed, David Draiman, and this particular cover. Just incredible. But I’m curious if you’ve stumbled across a RUclipsr named Dan Vasc. He is a Brazilian metal singer who performs everything from metal to rock to 80’s hair band to folk to musicals to opera. He is by far my favorite RUclipsr. He just recently hit 1Million subs. I’m a metal head at heart but have a huge appreciation for classical music. If not for a reaction, please at least check out his covers on his channel; he has well over 200 covers. Personally my favorite of his are: Nessun Dorma by Puccini; Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar; and Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera. He does have his own metal band called Fearless. He was approached by a record company to sign him but after reading the contracts he refused as he didn’t want to be handcuffed by their terms and/or feel like an employee. He rather enjoys being independent. Hail VascNation ❤
I’ll have to check him out. Thanks. Send me a link of a good one.
I grew up with clasical music, and nheavy metal. Me mother loved Carmina Burana from Orff and Black Sabbath. :D Both she and my father played a lot of instruments. And sang in a lot of choirs. I learned very young to hold a notefor a long time in front of a candle without blowing it out. ;) But I never had the VOICE. :)
And the changing between head resonance and the diaphragm, the thing rigth above your stomac (hell, I'm Norwegian :D ). Anyways, I know all these things....but Davids voice. :)
A quick fun fact about David Draiman that I haven't seen anyone mention, but he's actually trained in opera singing!!
That makes sense
Beatiful, gooseboms omg ❤❤❤❤
I love it and all things Simon and Garfunkel. It is awesome sauce.
I think it's better than the original with Simon & Garfunkel. For the first time I listened to the text. Great reaction to a great song. Greetings from Norway.
Appreciate your knowledge man
Thank you so much! I appreciate it.
The emotion of this version is insane, especially considering how ill he really was. Hint: he NEVER performs sitting.
I enjoyed your reaction. It was nice to see someone else totally blown away by David'S power.
I see others have mentioned his having been a canter. He actually brings a bit of that into "Stupify."
Thanks so much!