HIP HOP COUPLE'S FIRST TIME HEARING DISTURBED (SOUND OF SILENCE)

[@cadifferentreactions]

If it's you first time being here, thanks for dropping by! If you've been here, thanks for staying here!

[@fischerwaite2557]

check out a reason to fight or hold on to memories by disturbed

[@justaaronshelby3261]

Please react avenged sevenfold coming home please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jonathanwatson5818]

It is my first time being here. I would like to suggest Liliac- Holy Diver (Dio) or Master of Puppets (Metallica). You won't be disappointed, I looked at your song selection and it's right up your alley. Oh yeah and I Subscribed because I liked this reaction to the 1st band I ever was a fan of, the amazingly spectacular Disturbed.

[@Cornholio935]

First off, I am new here and you earned yourself a subscriber. Now time to watch all your other videos. Second, funny enough, you guys captured the same emotions I was feeling when I got out of the hospital for 5 months. Everything happens for a reason and my reason could have potentially saved my life.

[@trumphatesyou]

There is this band called Tool. Pretty obscure but a really secretive fan base has been created. They only cater to people that like music. They use instruments and actually play them! And the singer sings without auto tune! Black eye peas you wanna step up? Fergi is Trash

[@toddvergith9485]

I never get sick of watching people react to this.

[@taddiesy8792]

LOL I hear you Todd - I have listened to many people do this..unbelievable

[@christinaify]

right? It's addictive lol Especially when they either don't know Disturbed but even *more* so when they only know the band from hits like Down With the Sickness or Stupefied.

[@debbiek7004]

Totally!!!!

[@bencracknellCA]

Same

[@ramblin_man23]

Only when they're authentic

[@ballzybaits4414]

When the authors of this song said this version was the best cover, it means something.

[@proteusblack8913]

Paul Simon never said that. He said it was good and he enjoyed it. You're one of many commentors who read the result of others playing telephone with what Paul Simon said and continued on with it.

[@mrbamfo5000]

I don't care what Simon says. I grew up in the 60s and 70s and this song was played a ton. And I always hated it. Bored the crap out of me. I'm the type of music listener that first has to be grabbed by the sound first. I typically don't even try to learn lyrics unless I like the song. I heard about this cover the other day, I couldn't remember what song it was so I listened to the original. As soon as it started I remembered it, but about a minute into it I remembered why I hated it and quit listening. I like Disturbed, but haven't grabbed anything of their's lately. I couldn't imagine them singing this song, but I listened to it. Holy crap I love this song now. I keep listening to these reaction shows listening to it, just to watch people's reactions to it. So far all of them have been just like mine, goosebumps, several even tears. This song went from wimpy, to powerful and badass.

[@trentbobo4171]

Garfunkel just clamors over it. It's always been one of my favorite songs but when Disturbed covered it, it changed everything.

[@slipswitch]

@@mrbamfo5000 you don’t like the original, but you like this and disturbed. You opinion on music means nothing and clearly have no taste.

[@bwh21785]

The exact quote Paul Simon gave about this was said directly to David - "My song was a warning. Your song is the rage because the warning was ignored. It is your song now not mine."

[@andrewspoar535]

Paul Simon himself said that this song now belongs to Disturbed. No greater compliment can be paid.

[@JoeMama-nl8xp]

Come on man, he was just being nice n respectful. This song sux

[@thewhovian6690]

@UCzz_xz32GQZonewlaUTI35A you're either kidding or crazy. Paul Simon hasn't "just been nice n respectful" to anyone before and never will again, go home troll

[@praneshnand4797]

@@JoeMama-nl8xp you got no taste dude!! This song is EPIC

[@andrewthorpe3377]

@@JoeMama-nl8xp He wasn't just being respectful. The exact quote Paul Simon gave about this was - "My song was a warning. Your song is the rage because the warning was ignored. It is your song now not mine." If you don't like the song that's fine. You're opinion isn't widely shared.

[@williamcrowley5506]

@@JoeMama-nl8xp shoo troll

[@ericholt4379]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear this version, it still gives me goose bumps.

[@2ndhandSue]

And it still makes me cry every time. His voice is a powerhouse, full of emotion.

[@tersuskog6148]

Me too! Every time

[@julieschultz6363]

I'll see your goose bumps and raise you a bawling my eyes out. ~LOL~

[@heatherspence3848]

Two words! Nailed it!!! Sending love from Orlando Florida

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

I *did* cry when I first heard David's version of Sound of Silence. And for the next 100 times... Can't get enough of it...

[@hawfcut2394]

Saw them Live in Glasgow. I saw many grown men crying when this was performed. It hit everyone like a brick.

[@joegroves1519]

Almost 60… almost ALWAYS bring a tear to my eye. Depends on how much I’m watching the “reactions”… ❤❤❤

[@Wyrdbard]

To sum up the meaning of this song, I think Albert Einstein said it best. "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." Whether it's politics, religion, or any number of social issues, when injustices are not addressed they are allowed to grow like a cancer due to our apathy and silence.

[@Kotiare]

“Evil isn’t the real threat to the world. Stupid is just as destructive as Evil, maybe more so, and it’s a hell of a lot more common. What we really need is a crusade against Stupid. That might actually make a difference.” ― Jim Butcher, Vignette

[@arturama8581]

@Red of the Man First off, there's no 'evil'. Evil is a concoction of man. Further, 3/4 of humanity doesn't even have the brains to notice what's going on in the world. They follow people like Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin or Trump, because they say whatever their followers want to hear. The most dangerous people are those that are stupid, but think they're smart.

[@brendal1640]

David sings a love song…wake up and love each other…stop the hatred and rudeness…we are ALL touched by this song…ALL…the musicians are bringing us back to each other

[@arturama8581]

@Red of the Man Trump is just as much a "great leader" type of man as the others I mentioned. That he hasn't done as much damage (yet) as he planned to, doesn't change that. Evil is in the eye of the beholder. The Taliban believe that what they're doing is good. Their God's will. Just as much as you *believe* Trump is good and I believe he's rotten to the core. There is no absolute good or evil. They're all opinions based on upbringing. If you had been born over there, you would have been Taliban.

[@arturama8581]

@Red of the Man Trump isn't a racist. He's an opportunist. He'll say or do anything that makes a buck. He'll, cheat, beg, kill, lie, blackmail or commit treason just as easy as we wipe our noses. And I sincerely hope you never have to find out the hard way.

[@disturbedxui]

I never tire of seeing people's reactions to this song! David Draiman has an incredible voice. Simon and Garfunkel wrote a fantastic song and David gave it more power.

[@SinHurr]

I don't know how many *dozens* of reaction videos I've watched of this song. Closest I can come to hearing it again for the first time.

[@soonerborn7603]

I can’t stop watching reactions to this! I love how everyone has the same reaction when he screams “and the people bowed and praaaaaaayed…” haha!

[@patriciamedaris8552]

The most hauntingly beautiful voice, singing such an old and beautiful song. My son introduced me to this song, and while I was familiar with some of the bands older songs, I did not know about this cover. I've been listening to it ever since. I could loop this song for hours. His voice is so powerful and the song has so much meaning.

[@Aprilmomof2]

Without the music, musicians would be silent. Without musicians, the music would never be played. It's lovely.

[@tpndgo2061]

🥴

[@johnlivingston2281]

If I'm correct the meaning of this song is about people not actually talking to each other and actually hearing each other and being divided and instead of being united this was a I believe a protest song during the 60s that was a warning to how the world was being divided and separated without anyone noticing and this is them screaming at you telling you you better pay attention before the world implodes like what's happening in the world today with all this bull crap

[@psychescede1402]

@ April Exactly! And at the end of the video there's a boat crossing the divide to unit the two. ♡♡♡

[@UnderTheMillkyWay]

@@johnlivingston2281 it's pretty much that but it was prophesied about prohects which is why that lyric is in the song. These were all visions sent by God to his prohects.

[@jennifercasia7500]

The whole world lives in a symbiotic relationship! There is duality in all we do have and are!

[@joehelvey5794]

David is so talented he can sing anything and move you with it. His voice is transcendent and just timeless. No one sounds like him

[@cassandrastokes8849]

David Draiman is remarkable and personally I have never heard a better rendition of this song. But one of the things about this cover that is so often overlooked is the background video to vocal and the accompanying music! It is a brilliant interpretation. And in my opinion if you pay attention it actually expresses a message of hope and is NOT depressing. Look at the final image in the video. They are about to start meaningful communication.

[@ianfosterUSA]

Love this song and your reaction to it ❤️

[@LeeCarlson]

Paul Simon, himself, said that this was the best cover of his song that he had ever heard, and he even linked this video on his personal social media.

[@SparkimusPrime]

This and the Bad Wolves cover of Zombie are my favorite covers of all time 🖤

[@minneyruth]

Yes! I agree!

[@gr8old136]

Johnny Cash enters the chat singing Hurt

[@amymbeauty8765]

Definitely!

[@wikidclownchris]

@@gr8old136 I was gonna say the same thing.

[@garbuckle3000]

Add Pentatonix - Halleluiah. They did Leonard Cohen proud

[@reallybadgamer]

I love this version. So powerful. Beautiful voice. Some believe it's partially about us staring at all our "neon" devices yet ignoring people next to us. So glad you did the video version. Imho it's SO much better than the live one.

[@tetramusic4408]

It's not often these days a song makes you speechless... This is it!

[@franksalcedo1979]

I’ve heard this song loads times, and whenever I see new people react to it I get that rush I had when it was my first time, it’s just an incredible song and the feeling in that voice is just amazing

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

This is a perfect example of how a beautiful/powerful song can be enhanced by the visuals of a well made music video. I enjoyed your reaction video and look forward to seeing more!

[@TinyFreya59]

Chills. Every. Single. Damn. Time. The energy and power coming from this version is totally different from the S&G version. Blows me away no matter how many times I hear it.

[@countryheart5521]

Well said, after years, it still moves me. After watching reaction after reaction day after day, I still feel it all!

[@dannymoore6886]

He brought a darkness to the song that the lyrics needed.

[@michelleclifford7122]

The original makes you think and this version makes your feel. Powerful cover

[@rls110961]

David's voice is in my top 3 best rock voices EVER!!!!

[@wlprisbrey]

David Draiman has an amazing voice. Seeing this live was incredible! Metal musicians and vocalists are under rated and more talented than they are given credit for. I was going to suggest you react to the song "Daddy", by Korn, but I will warn you, it is very deep and dark and devastating. It is a song that speaks to me by giving my pain words. Many people can't get through it all. It doesn't end where expected. It ends in real tears and an emotional breakdown. Should everyone try to hear it once? Yes. Will most people that do be changed? Many will, but most will just be upset.

[@thejuniorseas7683]

That song is very difficult to listen to without crying. Unless someone's a psychopath.

[@beverlystebbins3893]

It takes you out of your comfort zones and makes you think. It evokes many emotions in listeners. Wonderful arrangement.

[@jimmeyer9106]

gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it. Even Simon and Garfunkel were extremely happy with this remake.

[@gramethyst2920]

The way he builds the emotion is amazing.

[@jp50491]

Isn’t it beautiful how music can do that to you? I still get chills every single time

[@colleenmueller9936]

Same

[@tracytabb2882]

one of the best versions of this song by far. his voice is amazing gives me chills listening to it. had this version on repeat many times in the car

[@mikekelsey6777]

I I revisit the song every few months. So powerful, and he does such a fantastic job of building a progression that becomes more and more powerful. Eventually going full metal!

[@Sandy-yi4oe]

This is a Herculean effort on her part to fight back the tears... Touching to watch. My fav cover. Thanks for awesome reactions!!

[@julieschultz6363]

4:17 is when I start bawling my eyes out. Every single time. So powerful. And his face is SO expressive.

[@jmeesamonte939]

Clearly the best cover of the song..! Just gave you chills the whole time!!!

[@elizabethdamiano1716]

Everyone feels the power of this rendition.

[@turtlepond13]

It's been said that Simon & Garfinckle's version was a warning. But, Disturbed's version is an indictment. I absolutely love David Draiman's voice. Every time I hear him sing this song it gives me chills.

[@KittykatOz]

Totally agree with you on this. We didn't heed the warning given years ago and this version from Disturbed is anger at our stupidity when the solution is so simple by reaching over the gap!

[@danewood2309]

Paul Simon said that he and Art had created a song for their Generation , but Disturbed had created an Anthem for a New Generation

[@SWTSU]

Great cover reaction. 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!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎

[@ritalowrie1296]

I can’t even remember how many time I’ve listened to it. I was sitting outside in the sun listening to your reaction and I still get the shivers listening to this song.

[@baileybowman2449]

The live version of this on Conan O’Brien show is probably one of the best live performances you’ll ever see. You should definitely react to it! 🙏🏼 You won’t regret it. It’s so good voice teachers have done reaction videos to it.

[@chae2859]

It's even more impressive that he was sick when he did that and still killed it

[@christineraffa-diggon]

He was so sick. Performed.

[@VenraeLOL]

What's kinda funny is that, he was sick during that live performance - and they auto-tuned a single moment. The lead singer was upset, so he made sure to do this without any production on his voice.

[@karenward267]

Especially given that David Draiman was sick when he sang on Conan's show. I think it's better than the recorded version.

[@Kestrelx7]

Ive seen Disturbed play this live 3 times and was blown away every time!

[@kylethomson2449]

The live version on Conan was awesome

[@bencracknellCA]

The scary part is that David Draiman had come down with the sickness for that performance

[@1truefreedomfighter]

@@bencracknellCA that’s no big deal. He has been down with the sickness a for a long time.

[@bencracknellCA]

@@1truefreedomfighter 😉

[@josephstach247]

@@bencracknellCA well played buddy lol

[@glynnburchett5554]

This song hits you like a runaway train,it will make you feel one has no choice ,it will make you feel to your core self

[@Orbitalmercury]

I absolutely love the use of the sound of silence itself at the very beginning and at the end " between the words ' sounnnnnnnd _____________of silence' ". Really works for the official video as it has the benefit of silent video unlike the live version. Every time I have heard this I cry but I listen to it every night, its just too brilliant of a piece of music to go without and enjoy. What really gets you I feel is his voice and the power and control and emotion in it. The sign of a brilliant song is one that will play with your emotions and if it can give you the chills and make you want to cry well then he's successfully done his job.

[@clairerosey9921]

Did you know there’s a petition for Disturbed to sing Hallelujah? Get on there and sign it now…. This NEEDS to be a thing!!!!

[@knightu1642]

Wow I had never thought of that! That would be absolutely amazing and perfect for David to sing!

[@brunosantos1730]

Loved the Psychosocial intro! :D Congrats fro another great reaction guys! Take care ;)

[@contrappunto_]

this a super powerful version. i've loved since the 1st day. Absolutely not depressing

[@michelledunstan9952]

I think I have listened to this song a thousand times and it still give me goose bumps every time and how every one reacts to his voice not one bad word said about this song it's perfect

[@nobodyshome]

TEN?... TEN?!... >1 Billion= the number of times this song has been viewed on just You Tube... Disturbed now is the Sound of Silence... Thank you S&G for writing the lyrics... Thank you God for the voice of David who brings them to life... Great reaction guys and when the song is a 1Billion you have to give it a 10 lol... hope you enjoyed the chills... PS I had to Subscribe thanks.

[@michaelperrillo5420]

Genius song, lyrics, great performance... Can't beat it.

[@jc2004x]

Check out A reason to fight by Disturbed (Live Version). It talks about addiction and depression. A lot of people have a hard time getting through it though. Some songs of theirs that are faster and heavier that I'd recommend are: 1) Ten Thousand Fists 2) Liberate

[@sharonunfiltered]

Gives you goosebumps, it's emotionally incredible!

[@Hieraldrich]

I like to think I'm the reason you reacted to his song, i remember recommending it on discord hehe I knew 100% that you both would love it! That's why I recommended it so much! Great vid! :)

[@rdeaton67]

Definitely one of the better covers ever made. Honestly I think this version is better than the original. You should check out a Canadian band called Unleash the Archers! They're one of my favorite power metal bands of all time. Check out Awakening or Faster Than Light.

[@gweminence1]

Simon and Garfunkle agree with you. The only cover they've ever endorsed.

[@justinflynn4221]

Archers are absolutely amazing

[@filipverstraeten8965]

I tear up every time i listen to this song... seeing your first reaction to it makes me feel so proud that other people react to it the same way as i do...

[@tigerstripe56]

Beautiful song. I grew up and enjoyed the original version while growing up… but this version depending on my state of mind and what’s going on in my life can be an immediate tear jerker for me. It is so powerful. It’s words so articulate and meaningful. Can you imagine hearing this at the end of a funeral mass! I don’t think anyone would be able to leave their pews.

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

Loved the reaction this song gives me chills every time I listen to it….🔥thank you for your reaction…

[@junco1312]

I've learned that David Draiman and Disturbed address depression, addiction and suicide during every concert, performance offering support and understanding. They are one of the most popular, loved bands of our time! ❤❤❤😊

[@scuppernog1]

I think this has to be my favorite cover of any song, ever.

[@keithmyers5328]

When god asked Dave if he wanted to be a bass, baritone, or tenor, he simply answered "Yes"...

[@Jedi4Life-u5y]

Great reaction. As great as the studio version is, I'd love to see your reaction to their live performance of this epic song on Conan. Despite being sick that day, David Draiman gave a performance for the ages, complete with an orchestra. Conan celebrated the video last year as it became his first to hit over 100 million views. Paul Simon reached out to the band after the performance, congratulating them for delivering what he referred to as the greatest cover of any of his songs and posted the performance on his social media. Keep up the great work!

[@josephstach247]

Imagine if he wasn't sick brother!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@corinnaschmidt9735]

You now know two versions of this wunderfull song. You need to hear the third version from Pentatonix. Three different versions. Three different emotions. Simon & Garfunkel wrote a warning, Disturbed brings the fear and anger and Pentatonix the hope. Three phenomenal songs!

[@dmisso42]

The "something" in this version of a 50y.o. song is that, despite the hopes and aspirations of the 60's, NOTHING has changed. What you are hearing is ANGER. We are listening to each other even less. Social Media gives an illusion of communication without any real human meaning. Heavy Metal sees this. It's a pity that the content of most current "angry" people's commentary is lost to many of us. Draiman's enunciation is a welcome relief to this 80 y.o!

[@Broomrider1492]

Love this cover. I remember when Simon and Garfunkel released it.

[@mwj050508]

This is such a beautiful and powerful song. It’s would be great to listen to when you’re sad and down, to help you get rid of any trapped emotions you have inside. You’ll feel so much better afterwards. It’ll just release everything inside you. You’ll feel so much better the next day. (Linda)

[@sorenstrohmeier1806]

It's fascinating to see how she switched from bored 2:00, to excited 2:28, to emotional touched 3:14.

[@rk41gator]

Great video and great voice. No one discusses the images in the video. While the original was epic, this brings another level of emotion. It is dark but by the end, Disturbed brings a message of hope. Notice the ark full of instruments sailing to bring music back to the people on the shore as the dawn rises. Wonderful work. (oh, and this is not typical Disturbed, hee hee)

[@fooddog45]

I could easily listen to this song on repeat all day, every day and never get sick of it. I honestly feel that this cover is better than the original version of the song.

[@dhtisme7034]

As far as the meaning of the song, was about the Vietnam War in the 60’s when Simon & Garfunkel first recorded it. Sound of silence, late at night when trying to sleep. Neon lights in sky, bombs still going off.No one talking, because most people were against the war & either fought about it or shut up about it. Words on the tenants halls or subway walls, hippies protesting against the war. When soldiers came home they were spit on them or demean them in some way. No thank you’s or parades for them, because people didn’t realize most of them didn’t want to be there, they were drafted in. Believe me, I know, my husband came home from that war (a Marine), he took such abuse from that, he shot himself. Luckily he didn’t die so he got to explain that since he had come face to face with opposite soldiers & it’s kill or be killed, he wanted to shoot himself to know what it felt like. With help it took many, many years for him to control it better. He died recently & I stuck with him thru it all, tried to help along the way. Never regretted one moment because I was in love. By the way, I’m in my 70’s.

[@cadifferentreactions]

that is a terribly sad story, war can damage people in so many ways

[@mrcody333cam]

If you’re interested, listen to “down with the sickness “ by Disturbed. That was the first one I heard from them, years ago.

[@rk41gator]

Based on their intro music, they will LOVE 'down with the sickness'.

[@majbrat]

It became my fav cover. To me the original was a call for people to communicate, to be understanding, and not be silent because bad things happen when we don't speak up. (Around Vietnam War time) This version has an angrier, sadness that people did not listen; that we seem more disconnected with each other, and ignore things that we need to address before it gets even worse. Sung amazingly well and full of emotion - makes me tear up every time.

[@CosmoCosmo123]

Wow! I absolutely loved your reaction. ❤️❤️❤️ This is one of 6 songs I watch reactions of and you both were truly honest.

[@maxinecashel1248]

I have listened to you,your band so many times. I love it,,, still. I do think that it will NEVER leave my heart. It didn’t before you took it. Sound of,Silence Will Never leave my heart. Thank you 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🤗🤗

[@danmccarthy7038]

🤣🤣🤣 ok, after that dance intro, I definitely need to subscribe to u 2!

[@cadifferentreactions]

Yay! Thank you!

[@louannkirby4978]

He was actually classically trained. He has a gorgeous voice and such control!

[@junco1312]

This song has so many different meanings... When schools, especially public schools from kindergarten through high school, run out of funding, the first programs they cut ✂️ are the art's, music, theater, etc. Also, ISOLATION, DIVISION, LONELINESS, NOT COMMUNICATING, NOT STANDING UP FOR OUR RIGHTS OR EXPRESSING OURSELVES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. We no longer interact face to face with each other, but through technology, social media on our cell phones and computers. I could go on and on. 😢

[@crazymelomanka]

I think I listened to it many many times. But I guess I will never get tired of it. And of watching people reacting to it for the first time.

[@dusty3147]

These two bearded guys's reaction on KZbin a comment said that the disturbed version is the sorrow the pain the loss the tragedy and suffering that happened to those affected by the wars thar could've been prevented or ward that happened. That they was too late. The original was before the wars started and was a cry out to help stop them from happening. I love the theory and I believe it represents both songs so well. I love this song and seeing y two react makes me so happy. Im a new subscriber lol I found u both recently so I'm delighted to see u both progress in life happy and healthy 💓

[@patriciaclarke260]

I have listened to this fir a few years now and I never fail to get the shivers

[@1truefreedomfighter]

I love watching people have no idea what to do with the feels in this song :)

[@TheBlindTrucker]

The Sound of Silence is a song released in 1965 that became a smash hit worldwide, making it to the top 10 list in the U.S., the UK, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan. In 2012, the song was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress for being culturally important. Created by Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, the song has an interesting story behind it - one that concerns Art Garfunkel and his close friend Sanford Greenberg. The friendship According to Greenberg, the song was a tribute to his strong bond with Garfunkel and the latter’s sacrifice, which ended up providing comfort to Greenberg when he lost his sight. Greenberg and Garfunkel met in their first week at Columbia University. It was Garfunkel who initiated the contact, coming over to say “Hi.” Soon, the two became roommates and found that they shared a common interest in music and poetry. The two young men made a pact to always be there for each other when faced with trouble. Just months later, Greenberg lost his sight. He was watching a baseball game when he experienced his vision becoming cloudy. Soon, he could only see darkness. Though the doctors diagnosed that he was suffering from conjunctivitis and the blindness would soon pass, it did not. It was later found that glaucoma had destroyed Greenberg’s optic nerves. Since Greenberg came from a simple home, his family did not have the money to help him out. As such, the young man dropped out of college. A baseball game as though seen through a telescope with the image in the middle and darkness surounding it. He was watching a baseball game when he experienced his vision becoming cloudy. Psychologically, he was intensely depressed. Greenberg stopped talking to people and isolated himself. It was then that Garfunkel came to him and talked Greenberg into going back to Columbia. After much insistence from his friend, Greenberg agreed and enrolled in the university once more. In college, Greenberg was completely dependent on his friend. And Garfunkel changed his life at the university to accommodate his blind friend, helping him walk to class, tending to wounds, walking together in the city, filling out forms for him, and so on. Garfunkel called himself “Darkness” when he was around Greenberg, a sign of empathy toward his friend. One day, Garfunkel told his friend at Grand Central Station that he had to immediately leave for an assignment. Suddenly, Greenberg was left alone in the crowd, completely terrified and not knowing what to do. He somehow managed to get back to the university, bumping into people and things. Greenberg calls it “the worst couple of hours in my life.” At the university, Greenberg bumped into a man who apologized to him. He recognized the voice - it was his friend who had just left a few hours back for an “urgent assignment.” In fact, Garfunkel had never left Greenberg’s side. He merely lied about it and followed his friend all the way back to the university. Garfunkel wanted Greenberg to realize that he could only be independent when he was truly in charge of his life. It worked and Greenberg became more confident about relying on himself. The two friends graduated from college and went their separate ways. The song A few years later, Greenberg received a call from Garfunkel who wanted US$400 to record an album with his musician friend Paul Simon. Greenberg only had US$404 in his bank account but gave all the money to Garfunkel without a second thought. He felt that it was time to repay the kindness Garfunkel had shown to him during college. With the money, Simon and Garfunkel recorded their first album “Wednesday Morning, 3 AM” in 1964. The album turned out to be a flop. Simon and Garfunkels first album, 'Wednesday Morning, 3am' shown in front of a record player. With money from Greenberg, Simon and Garfunkel recorded their first album ‘Wednesday Morning, 3 AM’ in 1964. However, one song from the album stood out - The Sound of Silence. In the following year, the song rocketed to the number 1 spot. Though Simon wrote the song, the lyrics to The Sound of Silence are filled with Garfunkel’s compassion as “Darkness,” Greenberg’s “companion” ever since he went blind. This can be seen from the song’s opening lines: “Hello darkness, my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again.” Simon and Garfunkel went on to have huge careers. As for Greenberg, he became a successful businessman and set up a US$3 million prize to find a cure for blindness. This is the true story behind this incredibly beautiful song. And it makes it that much more powerful!

[@gansitopetersen6484]

Love your reaction videos. You should check out their song "the Light" next if you want more Disturbed.

[@jamesnolan8140]

Most Amazing Perfectly Sung Song!! Out of this World!!

[@mylesbursey1837]

Only watched 2 of your vids but could see how genuine and real your reactions were so happily smashed that "subscribe button" for you cant wait to check out more vids

[@Lurker14ownz]

Check out some other Disturbed songs sometime, most their stuff is completely different than this. (Metal)

[@CrimsonGirl68]

This is my first time on your channel. Simon from Simon and Garfunkel wrote this song and first performed in 1964 and it is being said all over the world that when they sang it it was a warning of what was too come in the future, Disturbed's version is the rage that the warnings were not heeded.

[@Budini67]

David Draiman, lead singer of Disturbed, discovered his talent for singing in Synagogue where he eventually trained as a Hazzan. (A singer who helps lead a Jewish congregation in songful prayer)

[@joeczernik2459]

im 51 years old and remember my mom cleaning with the simon and garfunkel record on. Disturbed really takes it home. This version is so much more powerful and better.

[@jeffreybshuflin6795]

loved it! great reacations. IMO the best cover ever, followed closely by Haley Reinhart's cover of Creep

[@KTBroadcasting]

This was a double whammy, because Disturbed is a much harder band so for David &the guys to take on both a classic and a ballad, is just immense. And they absolutely CRUSHED it!

[@rowenabartlett7958]

Powerful so much passion..a voice that sends a clear message..

[@cadifferentreactions]

incredible voice

[@terryherrick9784]

The meaning of this song is that people have stopped communicating and that is destroying our world. If you truly like his voice you need to react to one of Disturbed's own songs, "Hold on to Memories, the official live video. Such a beautiful song with such meaningful lyrics that they perform at each of their concerts. It is amazing.

[@tomgilbert8927]

When Paul Simon wrote this song it was a warning to the world that we are losing are way. Disturbed is reiterating that as it's happening right now . As a cover only a few covers are ever better than the original. Nine inch Nails hurt was awesome, but Johnny Cash took that song into the universe. Disturbed took Sound of Silence into the deepest parts of the stratosphere.

[@peteo7342]

I think the Conan show version was even better - IMHO

[@judsonrowe3812]

Yall are funny!!! I'll subscribe!❤

[@cadifferentreactions]

thank you!

[@Hieraldrich]

Yes finally! Been waiting for this one!!! Haha

[@alanfoster6589]

One of the very best bands around. Rough, serious, inventive, and excellent musicality.

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

This is the best version of this song that was ever recorded! Diturbed is AWESOME!!!

[@jogann2453]

New subscriber. Love y'all!

[@allenrundgren6045]

You just heard the greatest cover or rendition of any song ever it could not be done any better.