I always thought this song told about a variety of problems, from deafness to poverty and so on. Growing up half deaf it was helpful to hear someone sing about the hardships of being deaf but I talked to some people and they didn't see that in the song. Too many years have those who live with the sound of silence been ignored and sometimes ridiculed.

Please try to stop as much

My first tingles occurred when being read to by an elementary school librarian. Certain voices, soft crinkly sounds, and watching someone perform or demonstrate a task in a smooth, methodical way are my biggest triggers. I could never stay awake when Bob Ross was on!

This is my first time seeing one of your videos. I have always loved this song and David Draiman. I have autism and severe PTSD but am also a musical savant. Music has enabled me to communicate more effectively with the world around me. I agree with you that music is the universal language because it brings people together. Thank you for sharing your insight and for reviewing such a great song!

Hilarious! We'll done 😂

Too much talk, without reacting to the music.

People are looking for something in the world but they don't know that the only pure acceptance and love can only be found in a personal relationship with JESUS THE LORD.

Since you are a Neurologist I would appreciate your reaction to "Wrong Side of Heaven" by Five Finger Death Punch. I'm an older Veteran who served back in the Vietnam War Era and we were called "baby killers" and spat upon when we came home. Most Veterans back then kept quiet about their service and society just wanted to forget the war and us. I was a Medic and enlisted during a very unpopular time to save lives, not take them but the hostility towards us kept us in silence for at least 10 years before people began to think of all the hell veterans had experienced and a few Veterans came forward publicly to tell their stories and seek help. Even the Veteran's Administration was little help and there was no thought of the mental effects Veterans were living with. This song and video portray more current Veterans and the song and video are powerful. Please check this out and thank you for what do!

I want to share one of my writings on your channel and with you. Because you have touched me with your insights throughout this reaction. My Soul (Philosophy, Physics, Neuroscience) I believe in animism, in one form or another, as it relates to my soul. Perhaps Aristotle was partly right with his "hierarchy of the soul," hinting at an intrinsic order within this enigmatic force. My soul feels deeply complex, urging me to explore it through abstract thoughts and concepts. What, then, is my soul? Could it be a form of energy oscillating between mind and body, binding the seen and unseen aspects of existence? Consider the body: Our enteric nervous system (ENS) operates both independently and in harmony with the brain, possibly contributing to the interplay between the physical and metaphysical. Yet, my soul seems far greater than the sum of its parts. It encompasses my body and mind, not merely my brain but also my thoughts, consciousness, and self-awareness. It is an entity conscious of other life forms, the universe, and the interconnected nature of all things. As Loren Eiseley eloquently said, "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." In that reflection, I glimpse the ongoing evolution of my soul, a process of conscius sibi, or self-awareness. My soul, enlightened by the inevitability of mortality and the reality of my physical being (soma), processes knowledge of higher dimensions of awareness. The unity of philosophy, science, language, mathematics, art, and music provides a framework for attempting to grasp the soul's essence. Are we simply constructing illusions to explain what eludes comprehension? I cannot believe this is so. My soul feels natural and genuine, an undeniable force striving for balance and harmony in the midst of existence's paradoxes. Yet, the more I ponder, the more questions arise, leaving me teetering on the edge of wonder and uncertainty. A recurring trinity emerges: self, consciousness, and awareness. These are the cornerstones of my soul, not in the traditional sense of a holy trinity but as a dynamic interplay that shapes my existence. My human brain is capable of immense computational feats, millions of terabytes of storage, billions of neurons, and synapses transmitting chemical and electrical signals. My capacity for abstract thought stands as a defining characteristic. It is here that I find the uniqueness of my soul, tethered to something greater than itself. Could the soul, like the universe, be a construct of oscillations of vibrations of energy that bind and unite? Just as quarks and leptons create the building blocks of matter, might the oscillation of my soul be part of a larger cosmic resonance? If so, this binding energy, this glue of existence, might be what allows us to experience unity across perceived separations. After all, the saying "our soul is on a different wavelength" takes on profound significance when viewed through this lens. My soul, aware of my mind, allows me to ponder, question, and draw conclusions. It is both a seeker and a guide, allowing me to navigate the mysteries of existence. My soul strives for harmony within itself and with the greater universe, sensing its role in a cosmic symphony where every note and vibration has meaning. My soul is not just a question of self or survival but a natural bridge, an entity that connects the physical and the transcendent, the finite and the infinite. It is a reflection of the cosmos itself, oscillating, resonating, and evolving as part of a boundless and interconnected as a whole.

There is a version on KZbin using the combat footage from recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and it is very powerful, especially for Veterans like myself. My war was Vietnam but the imagery and association is the same. When you combine the visual with the audio it forms memory chains that can last a lifetime. Associative memory, as in association to sounds, visuals and olfactory sources do produce emotional chains and those emotional; chains can directly affect the body's responses. They can also affect PTSD (this is something I know all to well from personal experience. When I first heard this version of Sound of Silence I had a deep emotional reaction and the ball started rolling down the dark PTSD path. Luckily I know how to stop this. After I ran through this song several times I found I could handle it. The processes of the mind can be controlled if we calm down and step away from the panic. To each of us this song means something different and Dr Neurogal you explained it very very well.

You should watch when he sings this on Conan it brought this 72 year old Marine to tears,I herd this the year before I went into the Marines ,I was 16 at the time and went into the Marines in Oct of 1969 right after my 17 th birthday.

Could we all just relax about the Presidency and the next four years? You have the right to criticize but only ignorance refuses to give the tree a season to bear fruit. I thought that sounded pretty good for a dumb ol’ plumber.

MSM has no interest in its audience whatsoever. They are no longer journalists. They have become Political ideology platforms at the expense of truth, ethics and human decency. The good news is people are waking up and rejecting the diatribe. The ones that don’t self correct will go extinct.

I don’t care for Disturbed in general & love Simon & Garfunkel BUT this version improved the original by adding so much meaning & feeling to the words. His voice is great in this version also

We need The Warning band now more than ever..

Listen to the Warning at the Ted Talk and u will see what we like...

I have loved this song since Simon & Garfunckle. I heard this version when it first came out and from day one, this version has been my favorite. ❤ I loved your reaction as well. I am 67 and know a lot about the human mind, from both book study and observations. You explain this so well.

Thanks for sharing on your interesting dream-types, wow this track led to some deep thoughts. I can relate to that - I shared similar "seeing clearly with closed eyes" - it wasn't at all profound to whom I thought would find it interesting. It seems to be just a highly personal and private experience.

Of course it doesn't heal. Shawn Baker, Ken Berry and Anthony Chaffee, are idiots.

i like the version he did on the conan show

the cinematographer also deserves an "atta boy"........

Very interesting commentary, thank you Anna. When you mentioned Roger Penrose, I flagged this to listen to more carefully (I'm working to it now), but for now want to throw my towel into the ring to participate here. I'm partway through Penrose's "Emperors New Mind" which speaks directly to consciousness I seem to remember. Must bring it out from the bottom of my "still busy books" to read chapters again before returning here.

As a Christian I know there is only one true God. Our Father God and His children have been silent for far to long. With the World the way it is now it's time fot our Father God along with His children to no longer be silent. It's time to make a Heavanly and Godly noise our Father God would approve of.

Watch your reaction from Germany. YT means i'm stupid and give me some introdrution under your Video in german language: "Von einem*einer in den USA zugelassenen Ärtz*in Mehr dazu , wie Experten Quellen für für Gesundheitsinformationen definieren" (and then a Button with an external link) Everytime i see these 'information' from YT, i know that the link will guide me to fake and false informations. 🤣 And sorry for my bad english. 🙂

> Now we're four misfits who don't belong together, we're playing for the other misfits Ooh, that reminds me so much of a psychologist friend of mine, she loved to say "We are all mad." 😂😅🤣

Lovely version, thank you - love the extra eye contact. Your wooden stayed staircase intrigues me. The first house I owned had a pine, cantilevered spiral staircase. Cues you ... when are you going to cover Stairway to Heaven? ✴

Regarding sublimation (and I'm sure in 242 comments someone must have responded), well I couldn't remember either if it was Sigmund or Carl who pioneered this (have about 6 books by both, including what looks like an early 2nd edition of SF: Psychoanalysis - so I'm a bit blurry who said what). I would have gone for Sigmund, as it sounds close to repression, so I quickly AI'ed it (I use the most reliable LLM now in the stead of google) - looks like my feeling was right. Here's what it clears up for me in 7 sec flat ... The theory of sublimation was primarily pioneered by Sigmund Freud, who introduced the concept within his psychoanalytic framework. Freud described sublimation as a defense mechanism that transforms socially unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions, particularly in artistic, cultural, and intellectual pursuits. He viewed it as a way for individuals to channel their primitive and potentially destructive energies into productive activities, thus maintaining psychological balance and contributing positively to society. While Carl Jung, a contemporary of Freud, also addressed the concept of sublimation, he critiqued Freud's interpretation. Jung suggested that sublimation should not be seen merely as a repression of drives but rather as a creative transformation of unconscious processes. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging these drives rather than forcing them into socially acceptable forms. Overall, while both Freud and Jung contributed to the understanding of sublimation, Freud is credited with its initial formulation as part of his broader theories on the psyche and defense mechanisms.

This lady is full of S. T

FAKE YOUNG LADY. I m 65 and have a daughter that you and your test have no answer. Pretty sure that's why you are a reactor instead of helping those in need. FOOL

I usually don’t listen to RFK Jr but I can agree with him on the amount of medications children get today. In the 1970s, researchers estimated that 2-4 children out of every 10,000 had autism. Today 1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism.

I need music loud enough to hear over the annual MRI checkup when checking if there is any new plague in my brain, this might be relaxing. We don’t have neon lights anymore

I'm a new fan, binging all your music reactions. Lol if you haven't already, listen to Lithium by Evanescence, pleeeease

Listening Wintersun from Finland 💫💘

You should look at a Pink Floyd concert!! Emotions up and down. Incredible. You are a sexy woman btw as well

I'm 67 years old And every time I listen to this song Here I cry no other song has ever done it to me in my entire Life I've Always been unfalcon complete Control of my Emotion but I can't Control this and I Don't Know Why it looks like the best place to ask maybe She won't It's not really sadness crying there's some loss in there crying but I'm not sure what it is This video will be played at my funeral

you need to check out his live performance of this song on the Conan Obrian show...to me, its even more impressive than this video

I found a book of short stories, written in the 70s or 80s, about the modern gods we made. I think you would likethis book. The title is "Deathbird Stories" by Harlan Ellison.

I love your analogy. It confirms things I thought of this song. I'm a 68 year old man, I've lived life and always sought the knowledge of when bad idea things happen, what is my fault in that situation, so they never happen again. Music is a great teacher for me. I'm a classic rocker, but the music that got my soul in how to live in this world is Neil Young. One song told me who the right woman to be my wife would be. After 2 failed marriages, I dedicated myself to listening to the lyrics of music, where I could find and feel wisdom in life. I remained alone for 22 years, thinking I am meant for solitude seeking only wisdom and knowledge. The end of my last marriage was 1982, when I was 25. I learned how to play Neil Young s music and it was the song "Like a Hurricane" that taught me the characteristics of the right partner for me. Didn't think she existed, so, it was a nice dream I loved feeling. To my disbelief, I meet a woman on line when I was 46, I lived in AZ and she lived in Oregon. It was safe, I felt, to let her know the deepest parts of me. We talked more over 9 months, when it dawned on me, I was learning her true self to. Still, never wanting to take that chance, I resided in myself that she would always be only a fanciful cyber friend, nothing more. Long story short, it didn't work out that way. She traveled to me, just for a visit but, when I really seen her eyes, it was like living that song as if that song was only a prophecy for me. That was in 2003 and we've been happily married ever since. Just wanted to share that with you, that music is more powerful than we give it credit for. Also, would like you to analyze that song to hear what your thoughts are.

If you’re looking to react to music I suggest Pink Floyd. ✌️

I agree, the song from the 70's was your mother warning you, this song is your father telling you what your mother said and he's pissed

Sarah mclachlan great Canadian composer check ice or good enough from fumbling to ecstasy great message

Ah, it was all about your ad. Boring.

Your perspective on mainstream news is somewhat anachronistic. Perhaps 10 -20 years ago that would have been accurate. The "alternative" news embraces the sensationalist, tribalistic, parochial aspect of current events, politics, religious and social trends. Unfortunately, because of this, facts and reality have become irrelevant and "alternative facts" have become the norm. Sad, but true. I hope America survives, relatively unscathed, the next 4 years of oppression, social regression, christian nationalism, dominionism and the attempted elimination of democracy. Besides that, a beautiful version of a beautiful song.

So happy you reacted to this. Since you are reacting to music, It would be awesome if you could react to Nightwish. Their music is fantastic, and Tuomas, their composer, writes the lyrics based on real-life events and emotions in many instances. "The Poet and the Pendulum" live at Wembley ties into your channel's subject matter.

You're a breath of intellectual fresh air in a world of dumbed down noise. Thank you so much for your insight, thoughts and wisdom.

Spot on on your analysis of why we're constantly in the fight or flight mode - mainstream media constantly bombards us with "threats", keeping us constantly in the sympathetic stress response mode. Literally, imho, on the evolutionary scale, our brains are not ready for this sensory overload of 24/7 multichannel information sourcing. 50 years ago the majority of Americans read newspapers, books and had three network channels for sourcing information, all of which we had to actively seek out. 150 year ago we didnt even have electricity and read limited information, by candlelight. We're not ready.

I'm so pleased to see a neurologist commenting on the life experiences we all have. ❤

I am in love with you. Do you care about that? Just a poor me. Your simplicity it’s killing me. ❤ 😅🥹🙃😉

Unfortunately many musicians have jumped on the same train as the media, so it's no longer just a form of relaxation

Music is one of the things that is helping me through my battle with cancer. When I am having a bad day there are songs for that, feeling depressed there are songs for that, etc... It is so amazing how much music can not only heal and our minds but help heal our bodies as well.