Classical Singer First Time Hearing - Disturbed | The Sound of Silence. Amazing and Powerful!!

[@bencollins8054]

I’m just saying, if this song doesn’t hit your soul, if you don’t feel this song in your bones, you’re not human.

[@ronkampsen1098]

Nail head, meet hammer! Exactly how I feel hearing this song!

[@chadlumpkin2375]

I've listened almost 200 times and I still tear up.

[@naty2530]

AGREED!

[@EliasArriaga-rn8ll]

Just admit it, classically trained dude...words are useless at this point😅

[@justmyopinion7434]

The lead singer is a trained singer as well, isn't he?

[@lacyInmon1978]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this version because David Draiman is such a amazing singer.

[@brianwomack4596]

I can hear this a million time and I'm blown away and always get goosebumps

[@susiesmith4252]

Me too ❤❤❤

[@imarenwench]

A hauntingly beautiful Song which was written 43 years ago. It’s still on a journey. It’s still touching the souls of generations. The truly great songs always do.

[@philyoungblood1067]

this song it still warning us of things to come

[@jwlllpl]

1964

[@MsPuddledancer]

@@philyoungblood1067 Exactly, I lived in those times when it first became the hit. It was a warning, Civil rights failing, cuban missle crisis, President Kennedy had just been killed, it felt like society seemed to care more about money than people. To me it feels like Disturbeds' version is now the anger for not listerning back then.

[@larryharris1085]

It was written over 60 years ago. I believe it was written in 1961.

[@thecatatemyhomework]

It was written 60 years ago.

[@RNemy509]

No matter how many reactions to this song i see, I never get tired of seeing someone new to David Draiman and hearing his power!

[@13stalag13]

David is a trained classical singer, and Jewish Cantor. The band is from Chicago IL

[@livetosurvive4558]

God: Would you like the voice of an angel, or that of a demon? Dave: YES!

[@christallh24]

Though I'm an atheist, your comment gave me a chuckle right when I needed one. Thanks!

[@Alie01]

He gave Chester Bennington BOTH! 🤘

[@lewisvann1]

Thank for using English syntax so correctly..... ‘or that of a demon?’

[@beatlesgirl2782]

Let’s not forget that Satan was once an angel. There’s a fine line between divinity and hell and he has found it.

[@mantis_mads]

@@Alie01 I miss Chester. I also really, really miss my dad. He passed away in March 2021, he was only 46. He was a huge fan of Linkin Park and also of Disturbed and plenty of other artists and bands that I also shared a love for because of him. I like to think my dad is somewhere rocking out on his guitar with Chester singing alongside him ❤️ damn my dad could play! Some of my favourites to hear him play were B.Y.O.B by System of a Down, Business Suits and Combat Boots by The Agonist, and A Place for my Head by Linkin Park (or literally anything by them haha) and he had some original instrumental songs that I loved hearing him play because they were *his* songs. I miss him so much.

[@bethh2143]

David Draiman has a beautiful voice. I love how he goes from clean to distortion and back so effortlessly. Always gives me chills.

[@BabsisHere]

He can melt me with his vocals....

[@tamsmith6751]

David represents this exquisitely...Such Passion and Anger and Sorrow...Perfection

[@annettefordham]

Mr SingerDad, this song stirs such emotion in my soul. First time I heard this was at work, it stopped me dead in my tracks. I wasn’t even aware I was crying. There are no words. It makes me happy that you appreciate this version. I was told Paul Simon told David “this is YOUR song now.”

[@tiffymcconkey]

He actually called David after he heard it, told him it's the best cover he's ever heard. Simon also said, Our version was the warning, Yours is the war

[@thecatatemyhomework]

​@@tiffymcconkeythere is absolutely no proof that Paul Simon said that. People are just passing that around from one KZbin video of it to the next

[@tiffymcconkey]

@@thecatatemyhomework I heard the interview that David spoke about it.

[@MsDarby64]

I wouldn't even venture a guess to how many covers have been done on Sound of Silence. This is the first one Paul Simon promoted by linking to his social media. That pretty much sums it up.

[@stevem5392]

Great way of looking at it. I have to agree 100%

[@zeem3366]

Paul Simon wrote it about pop music and how everything was synthesized and it wasn't really music anymore but we can use this in our time to explain what's happening now with cellphone zombies

[@MsDarby64]

@@zeem3366 I didn't suggest anything about cell phones or zombies. I think you spend too much time on your cell phone, you zombie.

[@sitarainbow8837]

@@MsDarby64 LOL ~♥~

[@evelynwashere13]

@@MsDarby64 😂😂😂

[@christineknox7094]

Notice the boat of musicians crossing the river to the people on shore with sheet music, they need each other to end the silence. Music is the universal language of the world.

[@Module79L]

I always look for this comment in every reaction to this version, it's something I've been saying for years and you got it too. That is the real meaning that Disturbed wanted to get across, not that cliché that everyone is repeating about the "warning" and other nonsense. Josh actually captured the meaning of the video very well.

[@sersastark]

@@Module79L the warning was that we were losing ourselves to consumerism and propaganda and we weren't looking to each other, listening to each other, respecting each others voices, and being as one. That was the original warning. David's version is the anger over not heeding this warning but at the same time showing that we still have a shot to fix what we broke, we can use music to say what needs saying and do so together, hence the visuals in the video.

[@BillBliss]

I’ve always been struck by how many people miss what I think is such an obvious and powerful visual - the song hints at *ending* the sound of silence, yet the video illustrates one way it could happen.

[@Module79L]

@@BillBliss - I think Disturbed added a new line to the lyrics with this video: people watching without seeing. It's almost mind blowing how many people miss the message of the video.

[@christineknox7094]

@@Module79L I agree without instruments and sheet music all you have is random noise.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

My favorite way someone describes this version and the original is that this song is an ode to resistance. Simon and Garfunkel sang us a warning back in the 60s. And now that we've fallen into the artificial emptiness of the neon light, Disturbed bellows it with rage and sorrow to wake us up.

[@hullebikerfishing]

As someone who has battled depression for years, listening to this song i really feel so many emotions, this song allows me to cry and feel good about myself.

[@Swhoney2]

u do u bud.. 👊😎 u go.. ... Metallica Fade to Black got me thru mine...

[@bernarddeniger3809]

I hear you man !

[@emilyflotilla931]

I can relate.

[@BabsisHere]

YES!!!!!

[@53mandevilla]

Oh Bless You! That’s a horrible affliction…love yourself…you deserve it, don’t you? ❤❤❤

[@clarkd1955]

That is a real man singing. Wow!

[@paul75ranger]

I was floored by this performance as both a classic rock lover and Disturbed lover. David sang this with the passion and energy this song deserved. I thought Simon and Garfunkel were too cheerful for the lyrics. He did this song justice. He trained as a Jewish Cantor and actually went to Israel to train. His range is phenomenal.

[@BabsisHere]

Yes! Exactly!!! Paul Simon, after hearing David’s cover of this told him the song was “his“ now. Biggest compliment ever - but Paul Simon’s writing made it all possible! Davod’s performance (live) on Conan was incredible considering he was battling a nasty case of the flu (high fever and all!) He is a musical BEAST and seems to be able to perform under any circumstance!!!!

[@kevsecker3182]

The way to look at it… The original was sung as a warning and with hope we would listen. Disturbed is 40 years later and shows the anger of a message never listened to.

[@kevsecker3182]

And the Gregorian version… pure prayer we would listen.

[@faronrich9381]

I was a child during the 60s, and I always felt that 60s folk music didn't match the lyrics. It was an angry, violent time. Paul Simon was angry when he wrote the Sound of Silence his performance doesn't convey that emotion. All along the Watchtower was another song that I felt was better in the hands of a rock musician. Like Paul Simon, Bob Dylan admits that Jimi Hendrix's cover was pretty darn good.

[@michelleclifford7122]

The S&G version made you think. Disturbed made me FEEL.

[@__eganista6372]

Currently on a binge watch of reactions to this particular song and David's voice. And I have to say, I'm not disappointed by the reactions. Definitively at 3 stages in the song itself when you think "wow that's good" then "whoa" then the fist in the air for the heavy part. This song and his voice just gets into the soul. An FYI - he was quite ill singing the live version on Conan. He had a high temperature with flu and was really worried he wouldn't pull it off but, of course he did :-) New subscriber now x

[@emilyflotilla931]

Sadly, the producers threw in auto-tune on him, much to his chagrin. They didn't think he could do it.

[@deniseconklin6784]

I got stuck going down this rabbit hole!

[@Hunnibholmes]

@@deniseconklin6784 I've been on that binge all day today and I finally got to see one where the reaction was tears! Took forever. lol. I love how they all say the same thing after that last "sound" before the last "of silence", and it's like "woah". Check out the Charismatic Voice if you haven't already.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I just reacted to this for the first time recently and IT BLEW ME AWAY! I too, like to see others reactions to great songs/artist like this! I have found so many great artists that I would have never found if not for my viewers suggestions. A reactor's job is the BEST! lol. He did a great job breaking it down.

[@donabouse5957]

Binge watching these reactions to This song in 2022. Fantastic song and I love the reactions from people who would not normally listen to disturbed 😍

[@PeterLGଈ]

I love the way that guys (generally) are "Wow!" And women (generally) cry. It's just that sort of song.

[@dianebourne6297]

One of my fave rabbit holes- and young rappers listening to great music from 60s, 70, 80s, and beyond, for the first time and their raw reactions.

[@dianebourne6297]

@@PeterLGଈ I've seen a bunch of guys cry to this performance.

[@xoombug830]

Binge watching in 2023😍

[@cathytik23]

LOL. I have been doing the same. I love all the reactions.

[@ritalowrie1296]

No matter how many times I listen to this song, I have the chills. David has such a powerful voice. When S&G did the song in '65, it was a warning, now David sings it with rage because people didn't listen to that warning. I loved your reaction when you dissected the lyrics. Still think it's one of the best covers yet. Thank you 👏👏

[@christinanavarre8389]

David Draiman and this song is my permanent nightly lullaby. Last thing I hear before I go to bed. The oddest part of this is I'm 64. I absolutely adore the sweetness of this man he is so well spoken, intelligent and very aware of so many injustices occurring....and he instills it into his artistry.

[@ritalowrie1296]

@@christinanavarre8389, he is a gentleman through and through. (Guys correct me if I'm wrong) He even stopped his show one time because there was some disturbance in the pit of the crowd. He actually told the woman to come up on stage to get her away from the ruckus. She stood next to him while he was singing. Also a lot of his songs are to help people through anxiety and depression. What a man!!!!!!!

[@emj6724]

Yes all these years later the warning was not headed and now presently more important than ever before

[@emj6724]

heeded

[@crosisofborg5524]

#1 stolen comment on KZbin

[@stephendavidallen]

David was vocally trained as a cantor in the synagogue, and uses these skills in this, and many more, songs. Great reaction!

[@loisfindakly301]

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[@franktriggs]

And his grandfather disowned him for pursuing a career as a heavy metal artist, by tearing his garment. Very similar story to Neil Diamond, who trained as a cantor and his father disowned him by tearing his garment for pursuing a career in rock and roll. Watch the movie "The Jazz Singer" by Neil Diamond, great movie about Neil Diamond's life story.

[@credibility63]

@@franktriggs Actually the jaz singer was a remake of the Al Jolson movie "The Jaz Singer" which was the first talking movie made in 1927. The story is Al Jolsons (Asa Yoelson) story.

[@unknownrider3071]

According to David he was kicked out of high school (Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study) in his freshman year. In an act of revenge he had pushed an older boy through a second story window. At age 16 he was a heroin addict. At age 18 on New Year's Day he was found unconscious under a parked car in Chicago wearing only his pants. His girlfriend died of a heroin overdose, and Disturbed's song "Inside the Fire" is about that. He cleaned himself up and studied to be a defense lawyer but gave that up to manage a health care facility. He was fired for embezzlement. So I seriously doubt he was trained as a cantor. You can see part one his interview here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWWTdZujo6lmd5Y

[@jeannieheath8779]

​@@unknownrider3071 You are correct in all of this but also as a Cantor when he was young.. Up to the rebellious age. I love watching his interviews, so the anthethesis I what I "assumed". Humble, honest and phenomenal. He went to Israel, check those interviews out, so thrilled with his heritage to be there.

[@Phyrostyxx]

He was crossing the Styx, the river that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld. Silence is darkness, silence is death. But the song is our legacy, it will echo forever.

[@bellevalentine2032]

Yes.

[@ceciliakilgour5744]

Yes, yes, yes. Finally. As a retired music teacher, I have been watching reactions to this version for a while now, and you, my young friend, see it the way I do. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👩🏻‍🏫

[@deepviolet7982]

I believe the lyrics speak of the absence of communication in general. I feel that the music represents the beauty and richness of someones thoughts spoken. Censoring, cancel culture, mocking and ridiculing those who have opposing views!!! How appropriate this is for today...people talking without speaking...ie: writing comments under a video, texting, email, etc. It feels like David Draiman is scolding humanity for allowing such a condition to exist. IMHO. Peace🌿

[@ronijones6737]

Perfectly said.

[@MaryinColorado]

Note about the lyrics. Paul Simon wrote this when he was TWENTY-ONE! 😳

[@hawksburyrider7616]

He was a genius. So profound.

[@lovejones72]

Whoa didn’t know that

[@kaybail1878]

This was exactly my philosophical take on the lyrics. This is the first time I’ve ever heard anyone verbalize what I believe the lyrics were actually saying. And the way Disturbed delivers the song hits you so hard that you can no longer pretend like this problem does not exist in the world, but at the end after this cathartic journey through the song, you are left with a realization and hope for change.

[@ribeastie6479]

I gained new appreciation for Paul Simon after hearing this version of his song. David Draiman and Disturbed's rendition make you listen to the words! I was so moved, I listened to it for days! The words are just as poignant today as when Simon first wrote it! Draiman's voice is just amazing to me!

[@amywalker3647]

And that’s the sad and exasperating part that we haven’t learned our lesson after all these years.

[@kallekaviar5710]

Paul Simon is a great songwriter but also a great singer too, in his own right. But he also appreciates this cover. Draiman's voice is really amazing.

[@pjsin9472]

Wow great reaction! This song is so emotional. This is probably the only cover I've ever heard that I can say is perfect if not better. Still gives me chills

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

The sound of silence is real in America! People not standing for their values! I appreciate you covering that point.

[@MsPuddledancer]

You can throw 1st amendment in there too.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Davids voice is phenomenal a true masterpiece, Brilliant Band, loved the reaction

[@uncletom-e4461]

David Draiman is a Master of his instrument...!!! There are four distinct places in this song that produces chills and goose bumps every time I hear it... I absolutely love the way his voice distorts as the lyrics/intensity increases. He starts softly and builds the song into anger and flat out rage before ending the song with an abrupt softness that mimics the song's beginning, creating a sense of it coming into a "full circle"...!!! David took formal opera singing education, then applied those traits to Disturbed's metal sound...

[@justnana2256]

Every time I hear this song I have goosebumps and a full body shiver. Every time. It's like it's too majestic to take in.

[@tstaff5524]

The whole song is a warning about people ceasing to meaningfully communicate with each other. The neon god that that they made was referring to television...have to remember the era when Simon &Garfunkle released the song; though it is probably more relevant today with people's obsession with their phones. It has been said that Simon & Garfunkel's original was a warning and Disturbed's version is anger that the warning wasn't heeded.

[@annikamyren3026]

Exact 👍

[@MysticDruid7]

You are spot on!!

[@rynnziolkowski4642]

Indeed I very much agree with the assessment. I really adore this version because of the true and honest emotion david brings to this song, i very much feel songs in my soul and this version of the song made me weep with sorrow it was just that powerful to me.

[@marshamoore8385]

I wonder why people think "neon gods" is television? Do ya'll know WHEN this song was written? Not many people had tv's then! There were never NEON television's! Hasn't anyone ever heard the phrase "neon jungle"? They are talking about SIGNS! Vegas, New York, everywhere. Selling, buying, rushing about and tending to ourselves, phone's, casual sex with no connections other than physical. Think people! Simon and Garfunkle were starting to see the emotional and familial disconnection in 1963! I was 9 years old and on a small Reservation in Oregon. We didn't have tv's, I guarantee you that. But people were starting to get them. We stopped going to movies and play's. Stopped gathering for Sunday dinners or just visiting. Now "social media" is everything! We don't need anyone! We don't want to need anyone but ourselves! Like me doing this on my phone, by myself. As entertainers they saw it coming. And yet when this album didn't take off they went their own way's. When people began to realize what the words meant, the album took off like a bullet. Then they got back together again and the rest is history. And we are still replacing people with thing's.

[@rynnziolkowski4642]

@@marshamoore8385 because the younger audience familiar with this version is relating it to what they are familiar with not what an older audience is familiar with

[@donalddeorio2237]

It's a dark somber song. Think of teens and people on their phones. Self absorbed and not communicating with others. Written 50 years ago but relevant today

[@ronkampsen1098]

Especially relevant today! People have their faces buried in their phones, no interactions with people. Everyone texts, little talk. No one wants to listen to someone who has a different point of view..etc..

[@thecatatemyhomework]

60 years ago.

[@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! Try "The Night" by Disturbed too.....slightly heavier....

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Simon n Garfunkel wrote and sang a gentle warning, Disturbed sang an angry 'you didn't listen, look what you've done' and they are both absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the great reaction.

[@leedunda]

at the end when the musicians are standing on the shore and there is a great gulf between them and the people...then the musicians get in a boat to cross the gulf to reach the people...awesome

[@deborahcarroll2172]

Every time I hear David sing this part, I get goose bumps.

[@christomashofski9160]

Metal music has been unfairly stigmatized in the minds of so many people who remain blissfully unaware of the hidden wellspring of incredible, professional talent today's metal musicians and vocalists have in their bag of tricks.

[@ImDembe]

It's sad that modern pop is full of untalented crap is the norm when people that are good at one or more instruments, way better lyricists and usually put on a show since it's not you and some backup dancers, in a band everyone is part of it if they want.

[@cormyat07]

I think part of that is because metal musicians are often discouraged from stepping outside their own milieu because their fans then accuse them of selling out.

[@scottrados6100]

@@cormyat07 Exactly! I am so glad they did this song. David said that some of the hardcore Disturbed fans did call them a sell out at first, but he said that they have come around to love it now. Quite honestly, if I had not come across the Conan O'Brien Show version of this, I would have never known how absolutely beautiful his voice truly is!

[@sersastark]

Michael Bolton one of the best vocalists ever in all of ever started out in heavy metal and his range is off the freaking charts

[@ImDembe]

@@sersastark Wouldent call it heavy metal but some of it was hard rock, to bad it was a bit to much Glam for alot of peoples taste. Alof of metal musicians have alternative bands, like Sully Erna, good drummer, killer vocalist for Godsmack also write softer music and play the piano. Hell even Metallica have soften some tracks down lately and done some more acoustic stuff, really good.

[@carolcosta9519]

I have watched Disturbed perform this song countless times. His voice and the video,well ,amazes me. I'm 66 so I also know the Simon and Garfunkle version. LOVE them and Pentatonix did their own awesome version! Brilliant writing that still makes you feel and think in 2020!!!

[@sheilawhitener3819]

And in 2024

[@theonlypinky]

I loved your reaction. I heard David in an interview say that he actually took singing lessons for that vocal fry. He's an awesome singer in the first place, but I love to hear, see and read that even professionals care enough to improve what they do..... lol...this was my most played song of 2018 and 2019....probably will for 2021 as well. I ALWAYS go back to it.

[@emilyflotilla931]

I believe that, along with being trained as a Jewish Cantor...

[@sheilawhitener3819]

Still listening in 2024

[@nataliemobley4679]

He has so much passion in his voice. Beautiful ❤️

[@kellydarby8116]

I'm sure it's been shared before but David was classically trained in singing and knows the correct way to "fry" notes with his voice. He does, after all sing metal...but you'd never know it with how clear the rest of his register is....one of the greatest singers I've ever heard. And I listen to music all the time

[@sassy-4-ever3]

Every time I hear this my heart races & I get emotional. So incredibly beautiful ❤️

[@jackm4714]

If you watch the live performance, check his mic placement. He never strays an inch from it, his power and fry are 100% in control and healthy!

[@foxkimmi78]

You really have to listen to some songs done by disturbed, to hear the style of singing David does, to truly appreciate his cover of Sound of Silence. His usual raspy, growly, scream is such a contrast to his beautiful singing. It really shows his range of style and is absolutely amazing

[@Katylou1230]

He trained as a cantor in the Jewish cynagog growing up and its why he has so much control of his voice

[@BabsisHere]

I absolutely LOVE the way he controls his vocal range with clarity….

[@teresafermandel9080]

Since I listened to this version that version wakes me day and night GREAT 😃

[@BabsisHere]

@@teresafermandel9080 he is absolutely incredible Paul Simon, after hearing his cover, told him that the song is “his“ now! Talk about the highest praise EVER!!!!

[@carriepriegel6477]

This cover is so transcendent it's what great music is truly about - that his father wanted David to be a cantor really speaks volumes. Is it any wonder that Paul Simon's genius + his beautiful vocals in unison with the stunning beauty of Art Garfunkel's voice😳💕...not everyone mayl appreciate that I'm honoring the fact that they're all Jewish; I picture the delight God Himself must experience when He hears this cover...all their melodious gifts they share with the world.

[@Bane2Face]

You were not ready for this!!!!!

[@ummings1]

Additionally when he begins the song it sounds to me like a prayer

[@chrisf4659]

if you listen to the live version on Conan, note 3 things: he was sick during the performance, the producers sneaked in a little autotune(which he found out after and was upset about) and you can hear how easily he goes from the vocal fry back to clear resonant voice

[@sersastark]

Those pricks how dare they he didn't need the autotune

[@sarah4and10]

My absolute favorite performance!!!

[@foxkimmi78]

And he was still just absolutely amazing

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I enjoyed your expressions and explanations of the notes as much as I enjoyed the song. Thank you 😊

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Best cover of any song ever

[@hawksburyrider7616]

No doubt. The absolute best.

[@passenthrualaska3293]

One of my favorite analogies for the difference between the original and Disturbed's cover is that the original was a warning about problems in the direction of society, and the Disturbed cover is an expression of the anger a new generation feels that the warning went unheeded.

[@seathomplay4167]

I never heard of Disturbed before listening last year to reactions on You Tube (thank you, covid-19). His voice is a gift, and that he uses it (as far as I could tell) to speak out on injustices is another gift. I'm not sure if he has messages of hope in his other songs, but sometimes we have to appreciate the messenger and look for a solution from elsewhere.

[@thomasguntermann1167]

the song is about loneliness and feeling apart from others, disconnected, and the soliturde and frustration growing out of it - and for me, nobody was able to catch this atmosphere better so far than Disturbed

[@nancyippolito]

I have been binging reactions & I'm surprised no one has really commented on the very beginning of the video before the music starts. It is silent and the piano is half buried, as if to say, this is where we're headed-dead silence, no music, no sharing. And I love the two sides, the musicians & the writers, which can be just what it is or it can represent 2 sides of anything. It's wonderful like nothing else I've heard in a long time. Thank you

[@cyngrant6564]

This song completely moves me. David Drainman has both an angel and a demon within him but it is also from the haunting music and stunning visuals, even the play of light, that draws my attention to the awesome lyrics.

[@kariholder-lynch8426]

OH man. His voice is so rich... goosebumps .whooooo.

[@YOUSADSACK]

Pure masterclass,. This production has that emotional penetrating x factor that cannot be properly explained. How else does one still get goosebumps after soooo many views?

[@soccerrefwilcox]

I loved your reaction video. The way you broke down the lyrics before you listened was something new and a great way to look at the song. Also you gave me a new take on the video. I had always looked at much of the video as the story of the resurrection of the original song by Paul Simon. If you did your research after the fact you probably found out that Paul Simon loves this version of the song and actually linked it on his social media. He also talked to the singer and told him “it’s your song now” which I believe is the single greatest compliment Paul Simon could give. You’ve earned a new subscriber.

[@sharonorange5558]

Music is the savior of humanity and can bridge a gulf between people.

[@jaq4608]

Apparently David is a trained cantor. I hadn’t imagined that the Down With The Sickness singer had this in his back pocket. Paul Simon shared the video on his own social media, he’s never done that before.

[@terimallott6365]

His voice as well as the video is haunting to the soul.

[@sandiwhite9152]

I binge watch all the reactions to this song.. David Draiman is my favorite vocalist of all time! And I thank u for ur response to probably the best rendition of this song ever!!🙏🏼🤍

[@bargndigital8874]

Texting is talking without speaking and listening without hearing, we have lost the ability to communicate on a personal level. We must change that and become feeling beings again

[@andreasvedeler80]

No it's writing

[@DundG]

@@andreasvedeler80 OMG books and letters are making us emotionally disabled xD

[@g3ldrith]

This was written in the 60s before texting was invented........quite apt for todY though.

[@belladonna8425]

@@g3ldrith crazy the way it's even more relevant today.

[@unidentifiedguy8253]

Scarily, it was long before texting, but it was exactly about people not communicating. Now someone will literally mill through the streets, subway train, stores, etc and not speak to a single person while glued to their phones. Hell, someone from the past may very well walk into a classroom, waiting room, bus, etc, and, seeing everyone having their head bowed, hands clasped, and a neon glow illuminating up on their faces, believe they are praying to a neon god...that Steve Jobs made.

[@crichards037]

Having relative pitch is a blessing and a curse. It's so bad with me that it's often difficult to enjoy live performances because I'll hear that one alto off-pitch, or that one viola that didn't tune properly, and then the one off-pitch thing is all I can focus on the whole time lol.

[@ReverenXero]

I love how in everyone of these vids for this song. THe first reaction is just: "....." speechless

[@jillgambone8316]

When Paul Simon wrote this song, it was about people not being able to connect with one another. It was a warning of how things would go. When David sings it, you can see that he is talking about how we didn’t heed the warning and we don’t connect with one another. We’ve not learned the lesson that we were warned against.

[@deed5811]

Disturbed's Sound of Silence cover is an homage to the original. This is not Disturbed's normal sound. They did and amazing job with Sound of Silence.

[@sydneywellington_cazadora]

-Draiman covers roughly two-and-a-half octaves from bottom to top. His vocals are so distinctive. -Disturbed had been nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Rock Performance for their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" while appearing on Conan. -David Draiman: "The fact that I was sick as a dog (laughs). I remember I was definitely fighting something off, but it was a cool experience. It was cool performing with an actual orchestra. It was really vibing and the mood helped, I think, enhance the delivery. The stars just aligned that night and everything went right." - How Paul Simon Felt To Have Disturbed Transform Classic Song to Heavy Metal kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKWxl6qlgKljjqM -

[@dixiefletcher1986]

His voice is mesmerizing!

[@margokent1624]

Music is a universal language. It’s my belief the imagery is using music and instruments to support the message. Lack of real communication is prevalent today in every way. People have their noses buried in electronics. Couples and groups sit with each other and instead of having real conversations they text and tweet. Social media is a platform for emotional war. People truly do not listen to one another anymore. They throw words at one another. They close one another off and refuse to even acknowledge what someone else has to say. People used to sit and have real conversations. Conversations in which we listened and spoke about our differing opinions and even embraced them. But as technology advances, people will grow more and more emotionally distant. Disturbed’s version of The Sounds of Silence has prompted me to set my phone aside when I’m with someone and really LISTEN and talk. It’s made me try my hardest to do the same with texts and posts I’ve read. To absorb what the other person is saying and even to attempt to try and see things from their point of view. I’m not always successful, but thanks to Disturbed, I try.

[@chesterlestrange7725]

This song is seen as an important kind of warning from a long time ago. And sadly its still applicable today. I always saw the digging up of the guitar and everyone gathering up their instruments as sort of them bringing this song back to a time when its message is needed again.

[@KayCeeTX21]

This is what I love most…people who are musically gifted approaching this song either knowing nothing or knowing maybe Down with the sickness. Which would lend itself to a pretty hefty pre conceived idea. Then they hear it. Their musical knowledge kicks in…okay he can sing. Wow, what a rich deep beautiful tone. He leaves little bread crumbs of what’s to come…then WHAM. He’s got you. The analysis falls to shreds as you are pulled along and swept away by this miraculous gift that is the unexpected brilliance and utter perfection of David Draiman.

[@BabsisHere]

I totally agree with your take on the instruments……the piano keys are on fire,….guitar is unearthed, the drum is taken down from the tree

[@19angelinamay77]

Fun Fact: David decided to sing this song as he did, because of him doing heavy metal music, he was told he couldn't sing, so he decided to show people he could. :) Also when Simon heard the song redone by David, he told him the song was his now :)

[@piplevett4783]

none of this is true

[@dmkmich]

Has nothing to do with standing up and fighting for rights against wrongs. It is about listening, communicating, and meaning. Music is a metaphor for transcendence and a symbol for the power of the soul.

[@danalynch8889]

He stated this was the hardest song he has sung.

[@spunkygmahappy4778]

I would also suggest the video of him speaking about what they wanted to come fromthis

[@kenwillams3553]

I loved your comments and reaction to this video. After it was over you just said “ wow “ that’s how I feel every time I listen to it. It gives me the the chills.

[@cynthiaperson930]

What strikes me about this song (besides its powerful, emotional perfection!) is the message that we are doing this to ourselves!! Every day that we choose to hide who we are - or that refuse to hear (with love and respect) the truth of others - adds to the silence that poisons our world.

[@shannonmccullough8324]

He has training as a cantor. His grandfather was a renowned cantor in the largest synagogue in Jerusalem. When David told his grandfather that he was going to be a rock singer, his grandfather declared him to be dead to him. They did reconcile before his grandfather passed. David does have to be careful with his voice and his diet. The little flap at the top of stomach has eroded. This can let stomach acid come up into his throat. He has to sleep inclined so that acid doesn't back up and damage his vocal chords.

[@jeannie3631]

You know what it is about this song that captivates everone? It's a heartbeat. duhdum. dudum. duhdum. Heartbeat connects us all humans because even though some don't realize this, they are connecting to a heartbeat. Beautiful..

[@dreeg3641]

Masterpiece cover

[@brucelachniet8698]

Alarm Clock syndrome. Simon and Garfunkel gave a wake up call. Disturb is telling you your late. I worked spot on this group 20 years ago

[@meganhicks5045]

Yes, and if you've heard Pentatonix's version (not my fave) to me it's the hope that people can still learn .

[@brucelachniet8698]

@@meganhicks5045 Unless people take off the red and blue blinders.....I see no hope

[@brucelachniet8698]

By the way? There is no other version that explains the words better. Paul Simon said that himself

[@freakylizard9699]

Starts with an instrument graveyard. The instruments are recovered. Then you havc the side with instruments but no songs to play and the side with written music but no instruments to "hear" the music. The boat with instruments goes to the written music. Great song, great video messaging. Just love this, and I love the original, too.

[@BabsisHere]

Deep, deep lyrics! I love Paul Simon!

[@SherPettit]

It’s Hauntingly Beautiful 💫

[@carolcornell6332]

His voice is phenomenal

[@redrosewarrior2806]

It serves me nothing, so you know that I am sincere, when I say this is absolutely the best reaction yet that I've seen to this song & video! Being a huge fan of DISTURBED, I have seen dozens, believe me... I think it is fantastic that you first shared the lyrics & on them alone, formed an analogy of the meaning. Then as you listened to David sing & complemented his voice very early, I smiled 'oh, you just wait' I thought. I must have thought that 3, 4 more times til it was over. I also /want to Thank You for being that someone who Finally, FINALLY noticed the little switch up they made in the song - even those who said how they're big Simon & Garfunkel fans. I noticed it right away.. You are a person that really feels the music. You have a true gift in you . You also understood the video + songs meaning.. They were taking music to those deprived souls. Music is bringing people together. You are the best reactor I've seen! 🎼🎶🤘🥀

[@hellypoppy5739]

Your facial expressions show me how much you appreciate how this song is being sung & performed. You’re feeling every note, great to watch

[@nessienessie8798]

“And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made” Tech and social media IMO.

[@GenericSK8Stuff]

I want very much to like your videos, but holy Jesus you take forever to come to a point!

[@KatieBeeTV]

I have three points I can boil my thoughts on this video down to: 1. I'm very glad you did a reaction to the official music video in this case. Many trained singers desire hearing the live version which I understand, but in this case I think you chose the best version to hear first. David Draiman is very particular about having an authentic sound in his videos and not having anybody meddling with how his voice sounds during production and especially post-production. That's part of why you can hear so many mouth sounds and authentic breaths. His live CONAN appearance is amazing of course, but he was sick on the day of that performance, incredibly sick with the flu in fact, so I feel listening to this version first does it more justice. Hearing how similar the live version when he is sick is to this carefully curated version just adds to the appreciation of him as an artist, in my opinion, and you lose that if you have nothing to compare the sick performance to. 2. Thank you very much to your son! He has great taste in music and a finger on the pulse of KZbin reaction culture. Definitely keep listening to his suggestions! 3. I appreciated what you said about the balance of vocal fry and carrying the harmony very much, since I've always felt the most impressive vocal feat out of the many in this cover was how he adds that powerful vocal fry while remaining exactly on the pitch he intends to be on. If that moment hadn't worked, this whole song wouldn't have succeeded in the way it has.

[@veteranhoffman6776]

Every reaction video of this cover starts the same….. the video ends and all they can say is “Wow”

[@michaelharmon7052]

My friend and I call David the dark Angel. His voice is simply amazing.

[@GoddessNyx911]

I'm going to be honest here. I could do without the recital of the lyrics in the beginning, because most people that are watching the reaction, are already familiar with that. I almost passed this reaction because of that, BUT.... I'm glad that I didn't. I'm very impressed that you saw the positive in this rendition. I saw the resurrection of the instruments and written music. I saw them walking towards the narrow light in the darkness, with those instruments in tow. I saw them crossing the river Styx towards people that were lost, to show them what they have disconnected from. I absolutely LOVE this video and I love that David matches the high quality of the orchestra behind him. I love your assessment. It finally matches what I've felt about this video. Thank you!! 💜💜💜

[@justeleblanc7554]

What a voice!! she takes me to the guts !! It's just sublime🌟🌟🌟 Thank you for sharing this pure moment of happiness🙏 superb reaction and analysis ... as always👍💗👋😷😙🇨🇵🇨🇵

[@starrreed9422]

What a Blessing! God trying to get our attention!! Jesus is Truth ❤️

[@Ydnic7481]

I've loved this version from the beginning. I loved the way you broke it down in your interpretation. I've looked through some of your reactions. I haven't seen any to voiceplay. I'd love to see you cover them. I'm such a fan. And watching a reactor becoming a instant fan is thrilling to me.