Disturbed Sound of silence Reaction(first time hearing)Voice of an angel and the devil

[@alaynekelsey9324]

Being 66 , I grew up listening to the Simon and Garfunkle version of this song but I never got the lyrics until I heard this version of the song. I am now a Disturbed fan. His voice never disappoints.

[@carolinagallegos3926]

I'm 63 years old and I can't remember not hearing Simon and Garfunkel singing this, BUT I think Disturbed did this song so much better!!

[@rebeccacobarrubias9547]

yes yes yes!!!!!I agree!

[@jmmacb03]

I am 63 and remember it vividly. Paul Simon told them the song is theirs now. But almost 40 yrs later it needed the rasp/growl about all the inaction and "neon gods we've made". ♥♥♥

[@ttrails1]

I am 61 and also remember it. S&G sang it with something that resembled warning and hope. This version is more like disdain and reprimand for not listening, not acting on the warning.

[@suekelley6461]

I gotta agree! They really nailed it! That song was for these times. 🙏🌍✌️

[@ernestortiz4555]

@@ttrails1 Sounds exactly correct!

[@danielolson5378]

When the composer of the song says that it no longer belongs to him but Disturbed that gotta be the highest form of compliment one could ever get!!

[@justanaveragecitizen8705]

What I got from this song was..... No matter the silence between us or the inability to communicate, Music will always speak for us and music will always bring us together.

[@davidvornsand6054]

I was a teen when S&G released this song, my generation was outraged by the war in Vietnam and even though it was a quiet folk type song we felt the rage. To hear Disturbed adding the rage in this performance is truly a tribute to the intention of the soul of this great song. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMelody911]

I was not born when S&G released the original, and way to old when the Disturbed version was released by still can feel the tears and anger from the Vietnam war....and still i have tears every time I hear this song (no matter what version) because I feel the music!

[@kristimarriner7673]

Disturbed’s cover hits you right in the gut, whereas Simon and Garfunkel’s original is pleasant and pretty. Literally cried when I first heard this cover. Excellent reaction!

[@nancyharn1980]

I always try to listen to every reaction to this song. The best reaction to this song that I have heard so far. Thank you!

[@SherPettit]

David has one of the most beautiful powerful voices ever ❤️🌹

[@bradmcgregor5794]

This is cover by David..is biblical. I am 46yrs old.. a biker..bodyguard and martial artist.. I have literally trained since I was 6 yrs old to be indestructible...and this cover gives me goosebumps and tears... every... single.. time. We can train ourselves to be indestructible...except we are still emotion..and this bring that to surface.. we are all the same regardless of whatever you see.. we ...are...emotion

[@warrenpeterson6065]

This man just reached into your chest through his music, grabbed your heart, massaged you to life stretched your heart out of your body and then let is snap back into your chest ... so how do you feel now?

[@genepeacock6772]

Love your word picture!

[@mopo8552]

The best cover version of any song

[@kenrichards4838]

Ever!

[@jmmacb03]

Silly to compare. Just silly.

[@MsBiz888]

The BEST Cover Ever! You are right. The BEST VOCAL Ever. I'm so addicted to listening to Disturbed Sound of Silence, it's on repeat on my phone. I love David Draiman's voice, even the rings on his chin looks so handsome on him hahaha! I wish he would sing more this way. I would love to buy everyone of his music.

[@threecedarshomestead1330]

Johnny Cash's "Hurt" too

[@stevehughes6627]

"That was bloody fantastic " Absolutely f'kin brilliant comment!

[@mathewazaria1549]

Amen to that brother!

[@rk41gator]

Such a respectful rendition. A different take, but also beautiful. It is hard to do a cover justice but to actually bring something to make it better is very special!

[@terrigail7]

So glad you actually got the message. Some don't! Beautiful cover! Cuts deep every time I hear it!

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman...a voice to die for! A powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion and back on a dime. He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before.....just hauntingly beautiful tonal properties to it! An awesome talent and obvious training to deliver what he does!! Can sing like an angel or the devil ! Loved your reaction and your take on David's performance. Good job Harri ! Try "The Night" by Disturbed too.

[@carrielaliberte3255]

Well said! 😎. Disturbed truly has vocal talent... that I didn’t see coming when I first listened to this cover. You just never know... 😉

[@mollyprice1485]

From the bottom of my heart thank you for doing this. I don’t know if you did it because I begged or if you’d already done it and just not released it yet, but I love both so much. The Simon and Garfunkel version make you hear the message. The Disturbed version makes you feel the message. There’s no comparison. They’re both amazing.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Molly,Some of you guys kept saying i had to do this,so i jumped the queue of songs i had lined up😀..Thanx again for the recomendation..And you are right,they are both amazing!

[@begicamir9648]

@@HarriBestReactions react on Disturbed - Prayer .That's another awsome performance of this band..

[@Gashouse69]

The original S&G version is like a warning with sadness yet hope, this cover is more like a warning of desperation and anger. A great cover.

[@debrafrei4717]

He was once asked if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon. He said “Yes.” Granted!

[@schues317]

Definitely have a listen to the live version on Conan-I think it’s actually better than the studio version. If you do listen to it, please note that he was quite sick that night and almost didn’t perform. He actually sang sitting down since he didn’t feel well, and it’s all the more impressive that he had the performance he did since you lose a lot of your power when sitting vs. standing.

[@xsxcxhxaxsxcxhxi2950]

MY GOD THANK YOU, you're the first person, that FINALLY mentioned it. Like that's what I always thought, he's SITTING DOWN, imagine if he did it standing up. It's sad, that this isn't metioned more often 'cause that makes it SO MUCH MORE impressive

[@GoddessNyx911]

While I love the Conan live version because it shows his ability to maintain consistency, I love the visual that the video adds. Both are a must see.

[@grendog02]

I remember when this version came out.Bloody Fantastic

[@0351nick-ch8ee]

The song "sounds of silence" was done by Simon and garfunckle but it was written for disturbed. Even Simon says that's so..

[@terryconnelly484]

You may have heard this but Paul Simon says that was 1 of the best covers he has ever heard, possibly better than the original

[@fionabarr6064]

This was written in 1963 warning of how life may progress and here we are in 2022 . This is the most insightful reaction. Paul Simon rang and congratulated him. In my opinion this by far the best 100%

[@johngibson5454]

Wow! Thanks for the heads up Harry was blown away by that, I got the different levels and understood how everyone is so disconnected, speaking without hearing, hearing without listening, great overview Harri 👌

[@jinkiedog8824]

I like the Conan rendition as well, but the video on this one gets me every time. Notice the end of the video. Music sheets on one side and the boat full of instruments going to join them. Without each other you have silence. Such a powerful song and David is such a powerful singer. Classically trained, beautiful voice. Listen to some of his metal too, like Down with the Sickness, different side of David and his group (the guy with the guitar and the guy with the big drum) but just as wonderful as they are in this song.

[@jmmacb03]

And this version has silence in the beginning that most don't shut up for... Most don't shut up at all-such disrespect.

[@suesaul4727]

I love the sun coming up at the end - hope shining through all the darkness

[@kcdavis5581]

I agree. The video really resonates with the meaning of the lyrics. I liked the live Conan version, but I LOVED this video more.

[@badhairday_247]

‘That was bloody fantastic’. Word.

[@kenmahoney5255]

I think that this version is what the song is supposed to sound like. Great reaction my brother 👍 🌎❤️🌎

[@robert-ef8qv]

Hi Harry , Great reaction from Disturbed , Dave Draiman’s voice is on another level . Your analysis is spot on regarding the lyrics. I have listened To this cover countless times and always get chills . You are awesome Harry .👍

[@HarriBestReactions]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you Robert

[@robert-ef8qv]

@@HarriBestReactions so welcome .

[@joannegaughan6132]

If you listen to this version and don't get chills then YOU are part of the problem he is singing about!!!

[@jimmytakayesu2987]

I’m of the age when I heard this song when it first came out & probably 100’s of times since then but never really paid attention to the lyrics. It was just a light “happy” song. I guess I was just one of the people that was “hearing without listening.” Disturbed’s Version was done perfectly to make you feel the “message” of the lyrics to the bottom of your soul. Amazing Performance!

[@sherylthompson4421]

I LOVE that you split the screen…BEST viewing I’ve seen yet! Thank you 🤗

[@joannegaughan6132]

If you listen to this version of the song and don't get chills then YOU are part of the problem he's singing about!!!🧟‍♂️👽👍❤

[@genepeacock6772]

Aimee!

[@stevenhaines9489]

I just found your channel. I’m so glad you enjoyed this song. The reaction you had for this song and I can hear the emotion in your voice is absolutely awesome!!! Disturbed came out in the mid Nineties. I actually got to hear the their first album before it was ever played on the radio and I was like damn!!!!! This band is kick ass!!! You should listen to more of their music. It may be a bit heavy , but they rock it!!

[@edwardcrews2952]

Best cover EVER

[@alyssinwilliams4570]

I don't consider myhself a Disturbed fan (though, I dont dislike them either), but when I first heard this a bunch of years, ago I was immediately grabbed by it. I think this is one of *the* greatest song renditions of all time.

[@leighsaldivar4439]

My son showed me this version few years ago , gives me goosebumps. I love it❤

[@desertrat4453]

An amazing trained voice. His live performance of this is just as good as the recording. I have two requests, Paul Simon singing Call Me Al, live in Hyde Park, it's absolutely magic.

[@gerardquinn6637]

David Draiman has said that this Song was the MOST DIFFICULT he has ever sung. Could have fooled me David. P.E.R.F.E.C.T. And seemingly done with no effort. Spectacular and Majestic.

[@mariajapon9334]

Cuando se toca y araña el alma humana modificandola se está ante una OBRA MAESTRA. SU VOZZZZ TAN INCREIBLEMENTE ÚNICA MARAVILLOSA E INIGUALABLE NACE DE LO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LOS SENTIMIENTOS. DEBERÍA SER ESCUCHADA EN TODO EL MUNDO. ES MUUUY PODEROSA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patriciahopey1384]

David Draiman is the singer in the heavy metal band Disturbed .he was trained professionally to sing, had thought to become a cantor, was a businessman. This version is the only verson Paul Simon has promoted .3cheers from Canada

[@lisabana5949]

The hands reaching for the drum always hits me. The formation of the hands.

[@auniecruz6661]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏standing ovation awesomeness the best!

[@jayneelangley9237]

We all have our own interruptions of what the music is saying to us . I felt like the S&G version was a soft “I tried to warn you but you didn’t listen “… now it’s to late but The Disturbed version was a call to anger You Didn’t listen .. get angry… now get up and do something about it . That’s why I believe the visuals are just as brilliant as David’s voice . It takes us on this journey to the great divide where they sail to the other side to bridge the musicians to the song writers where everyone’s voices and the music can now reunite and be heard . No matter what that divide might be in your life this song , this voice , this visual hits us in our very soul and takes us on a journey inward and gives us an experience that for me took several minutes to recover from .

[@duaneross9271]

Great job Harry!

[@jodimayer225]

Please have a listen to the live version on Conan. I think it is even more powerful. You may like it even better.

[@SWTSU]

Great reaction Harri as always!!!!! To me Simon and Garfunkel the original writers and performers were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and this version is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! So says Austin Tx!! Just saying.

[@martinfarquhar583]

Probably the best cover i have ever heard and i believe Simon and or Garfunkel said the same

[@marcoestiercol6112]

1- Your analysis is always on point. 2- With a great voice. The. End.

[@victorjohnson2413]

So glad u heard this. Loved ur reaction. ♥️💯😎

[@steveb1972]

Fascinating that Pentatonix chose to cover Disturbed’s version rather than the original...

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

A I'm on and Garfunkel's original was along the lines of a warning of what may happen. This has a bit more gravitas and is a bit more angry, like "LOOK WHAT THE F--K WE'VE DONE" IMHO, anyway. Probably my favorite cover!

[@ellie.v9765]

Aaahhhh we LOVE David! ♥️♥️🙌😀

[@shaunyearsley2676]

This is my favourite song of all time , when I’m down it brings me up ,it’s just amazing and every time I listen to it I get a different message could it be a universal Hymn for everyone?

[@barrybritt2210]

simon and garfunkle was the warning disturbed was the reaction for not listening

[@rogeroran2911]

Paul Simon from Simon and Garfunkel talked to David Draiman, and told him he loves this version. Paul actually downloaded it to his music library. That’s high praise indeed.

[@mikeeckhardt4945]

Thx. for that Harri. I think the original was from 1964 ? I was born in 1969 and my parents had the record. I grew up with it. When I heard the version by Disturbed - I was shocked at first. But the more I listened...today I love (the original of course still), but also the cover.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Hahaha Slick Harri..i like that..Im chagin my Channel name to Slick Harri now 😀

[@mikeeckhardt4945]

@@HarriBestReactions good idea Slick Harri... 😅cheers

[@BitWrecker]

Beautiful breakdown. You get it for sure.

[@barbaramitchell1494]

Great reaction. Thanks for sharing!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Oh...that’s just weird. I listened to the S&G version you released a couple of days ago and then I saw this and thought...oh that’s cool, he saw my comment to react to this version. But no....you already had in in the can! Slick, Harry! 🤗

[@neilphelan145]

EXCELLENT cover!!! A truly unique beautiful emotionally moving voice.

[@sandiwhite9152]

That was bloody fantastic!!❤️💕🙏🏼 The devil took nuthin for me!!! 😄 You are awesome my friend. I’m a new fan!! Subscribed Harri!💖

[@johnniekilgore3499]

Love this video version. The first time I heard this versionI was really startled when he got so angry. I had to listen to this a few times, now I absolutely lovr it.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

*BRACE YOURSELF* *It doesn't matter what your ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual preference or anything else is. This song hits everyone in the feels every time.*

[@cari4958]

Angel and the devil! That’s exactly it! You nailed this one!

[@odinspromise]

50 + years ago, Simon & Garfunkel released this song as a warning. DISTURBED re-released it in anger, that the warning was not heeded! I myself cannot blame them. peace??? (I wonder?).

[@melinda3925]

If you want to hear him as a devil listen to Down with the Sickness. That's him singing like a fully awakened demon. 😁

[@nick3745]

Great react! BOW to you SIR!

[@vimes3303]

Nice reaction. Conan 2016 live on this cover is also very emotional. You could also react to other songs from the band: Light Prayer Down with the Sickness Hold on to the memories Another band, folk rock, that I appreciate and find very particular: Mumford & Sons. Babel Below my feet Little lion man I will wait Lover of the light

[@chloerodriguez1514]

WOW, BEAUTIFULLY SUNG,FABULOUS ❤❤😍

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Great Harry. I tuned in concerned. I thought you had been disturbed but glad you enjoyed it and that Disturbed was the name of the band I enjoyed it too

[@HarriBestReactions]

Hahahha that is so funny Stephen..You thought i was disturbed 😂🤣.And you came to save me.So good of you 😀

[@Ydnic7481]

Wow Harry, this was my first time. You were wonderful 👏 ❤

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thank you Cindy..welcome onboard 💘

[@janieriggs4208]

talking without speaking,listening without hearing ,{texting}

[@atiajoseph7003]

I like your reaction !! David is also an opera singer ! He was also a chzan in a temple ( a prayer that sing the 🙏 pray ) this song I understand is about the Jewish people living dlevery in Egypt !! We know there were 60050 thousand people ( much more then 10.000 ) the anger part ?? Is whenbMose"s saw the golden calf they made ( and the people bowed and pray to the neon God they made )

[@casparvonsader4505]

Great reaction, Sir, & great t-shirt/top. You got a new sub. UK love & respect.

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Excellent reaction! I also love the video split screen format that you're using because the viewer gets the full experience of the original video and your reaction. I also love the fact that you are using the full sound of the original video. I can't stand watching reaction videos where the music sounds like it's coming from an AM radio. Kudos for the excellent reaction and production! I will be looking forward to future videos from you.

[@HarriBestReactions]

😂🤣😂🤣 Thanx for the compliment.But i must confess that when i first started,the sound wasnt great..You really made me laugh..Thanx again

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

@@HarriBestReactions I'm glad that you upgraded then lol When I hear the music coming through what sounds like, AM radio...I'm out lol I'm a musician (guitar and bass are my 2 instruments) who's played the New Orleans club scene for years...so subpar sound makes me turn the station 😁😁😁

[@HarriBestReactions]

@@HocusPocusFocus69 I know exactly what you mean pal

[@evilactions1749]

Remember, the devil is an angel.

[@brianf7165]

Well as. I see it the original is a warning and this one is reality

[@yaanaallen2303]

This is the only version of Sounds of Silence Paul Simon has ever acknowledged.

[@mikmaqwoman]

Have u noticed, the writers of music, and the musicians were seperated. Hense, silence. The boat was carrying the musicians and thier instruments to the writers of music waiting on the shores for them. Words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenaments halls.

[@joycampbell6157]

Another beautiful reaction 😍 I learned something new from everyone tonight i had no idea this was a cover 😄

[@GrumpyCrash]

Uncoordinated head-nodding is not a "beautiful reacion".

[@joycampbell6157]

@@GrumpyCrash I think we are all free to see interpretations differently but I think this is a unneeded response on your part. Idc how you appreciate music the appreciation and genuine interpretation is what is beautiful!! I love the fact that it shows that music brings people together regardless of the background and race.... again solidifies my orginal comment! If only it was this easy outside of these reactions everyone would be in such a better place!! Darling people like you could truly see the whole context and not just a person's physical movements!!! Be safe and healthy...have a wonderful day!!!

[@HarriBestReactions]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@domenbernard4069]

Yeah. That voice has got some demons inside.

[@tracybadciong3170]

Did you know that Simon listened to this version and said it was better then his version!!

[@patriciabock4299]

It is really sad that no one acknowledged the warning when Simon and Garfunkel released this. Now, hearing the remake of this song the warning is stronger and louder than the original version. I remember when this song was first released and the reaction of my generation to it, The time then was full of danger from a growing communist movement taking over insignificant countries like Vietnam and Korea. Threats of nuclear missiles being placed in Cuba, now it is Venezuela, Taiwan, Ukraine and Europe. People are still not listening to the warnings in this song.

[@davegaren2105]

Paul simon has a great version of this song on his live rhymin album from 1973.It has the jesse dixon gospel group backing him up.

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

You need to see the live version when he was on the Conan show. It was so powerful

[@patriciarobledo3954]

He's not singing like the devil, he was singing like a vengeful angel!

[@anonymiss6859]

Its not the devil .. we all got light and dark inside us .. hes got it sortend out .. hes totally yin/yang .. Like we all should be !!! I Love the Simon and Garfunkel version .. But this is like the cherry ontop

[@timbrom]

It's been said on many reaction videos and possibly even here, but ... God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a devil. David replied "yes."

[@rocco63--01]

Great reaction!

[@grandmakris8935]

I loved your reaction and your comments!

[@brotherskeeper100]

God said to David, do you want the voice of an angel or a demon. David just said thanks.

[@begicamir9648]

Man the sincerity in ur voice and ur personality made me laugh i love people like you man,just when you see a guy for the first time and after 3min you know thats a good person . That's what you made me feel in this vid :) like/sub inc

[@haciendadad]

You should watch the version of him singing this same song on Conan O'Brien Show. I would have loved to be in that audience, especially if I was about to hear this song for the first time.

[@treada1583]

deep powerful voice

[@megalictis9002]

I give you credit for contrasting Simon and Garfunkel's original 1964 magnum opus with the Disturbed version! Remember that Lucifer was God's most beloved angel before he fell from grace. He never lost his angelic power, bur he gained the misery of separation from God. David was operatically trained before he sang metal. The song begins quiet and intimate before it builds power, each (false) crescendo breaking into the next, David's voice never wavering. This is why it feels like what you wish you could get from sex or religion.

[@ssmith5786]

It’s almost like Simon & Garfunkel in 1964 were trying to send a warning of what’s to come if shit doesn’t change and this version is like well it’s here!!!!!! Oof!!!!! 😎

[@ttrails1]

Being from the Simon and Garfunkel era, I remember the original. I heard this cover first on The Blacklist. I had to have it. Not a fan of Disturbed otherwise but had to have this.

[@darkomtobia]

This is one of the best cover songs ever, hands down. Hey, Puddles Pity Party (a dude in a clown suit that sings wwll enough to make your eyebrows go up) has a pretty good cover of this song, also.

[@Divhreaza]

For yet another astounding rendition of this song, you should check out the cover of it that the a Capella group Pentatonix has done. I think you'll appreciate it too. As for this one, I was truly amazed when I first heard Disturbed's cover of it. I grew up listening to Simon and Garfunkel's and I still love it to this day, but I think Disturbed found what it meant to them and sang THAT and it became something powerful and moving. (I also love the implication that was made with the visuals in the video that although things are bad, that doesn't mean it's hopeless. It doesn't mean we have to just let them continue on this way. We have the power to change the status quo, if we'd just put in the effort to do it.) Thank you for doing this reaction and giving your thoughts on it.

[@violinplayer3518]

We all have both in ourselves but you need to know and acknowledge both or, as the C.G. Jung would say, you need to be integrated person. We need both to be able to live good life (angel part) and defend ourselves and others (devil part)