First Time Reaction To Disturbed The Sound Of Silence

[@jenesisjones6706]

NOT stopping is the best reaction anyone can give.

[@riotcity12]

You felt. That is the intended response. Thank you for that. Too many analyze without feeling.

[@AlienCatTweets]

Paul Simon said that Disturbed's version of his song was what it should have been in the first place. It's the only cover that he's given his stamp of approval to.

[@JaynePitchford-fc4gd]

I'm 72 and I LOVE Disturbed s version of this son. David sings with such passion. I've requested this and The Light at my funeral which hopefully wont be for a few years yet but I've heard this a hundred times and his voice still gives me goosebumps talk about a turn-on hahaha. Yes even at 72!!! 😂😂 I believe David is classically trained and.his breath control certainly verifies that. I'm gonna listen again now, get a turn on

[@74hodag]

He was trained as a cantor. That makes it even crazier. I always loved Simon & Garfunkel but this guy stepped all over this. I'm 68 so we're relatively close in age and I'm sure you remember when the original came out. But this, this is WOW!

[@antietam13]

I cry everytime,it grabs my soul.

[@kenanderson2002]

Your lack of pause and comment was actually one of the BEST reactions to this I've seen: all the others (sans the opera singers, the professional voice coaches and the like) all try too hard to add comments as often as they can. The first 15 seconds, the others are trying to explain what they think the song is going to be about. No. That's diagnosing, not reacting. How you did it... THAT'S reacting!

[@kellyzak2375]

Those "diagnosers" drive me up the wall especially when they do it to a great song or film.

[@kenanderson2002]

@@kellyzak2375 I know right?!?! Chances are, if we're watching, we've already seen it. We already know. Stop and tell us why you find it sad/funny, or why it brings up memories of a dead loved one... but besides Bohemian Rhapsody, there isn't a song ever been written that can explain the meaning of life within the first 15 seconds. *Not including the professionals who are actually explaining musical theory, tone changes, artistic choice to hit high/low notes.. stuff like that. That's not my cup of tea, but that's what they should be doing. I'm talking just the regular people reacting to a new song.

[@timoakes6965]

I have to disagree with you on one point, the "so called " professionals interrupt great songs like this more!

[@kenanderson2002]

@@timoakes6965 What I mean is that those professionals, such as music teachers, are stopping to explain the pieces of the songs. That doesn't bother me as much.

[@theraggededge6652]

I agree. I've seen thousands of reactions to this song. And his deadpan stare with slight genuine emotions was amazing to watch. He's going to start the ride here into amazing music.

[@amyl.converse9600]

His voice and the orchestration are perfection. And yes, a second, third, fourth listen is demanded!!🥰

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman... imho one of the best male vocalists on the planet. He has everything in that voice of his.... beauty, power, range and control. Can sing rich baritone and clear beautiful tenor... not to mention the power of his "distortion" , on which he can actually put vibrato ... which is incredibly difficult to do. Thank you for mentioning his fantastic performance.

[@markalbert9011]

I've watched dozens of reaction videos to this version of SOS and this is typical. Every person is stunned by this performance. Everyone hears something new. Paul McCartney said that a good cover reveals something new to the listener. Using that criteria this might be the greatest cover ever. Only Johnny Cash's Hurt or Elvis's Bridge Over Troubled Waters are also in contention for that title.

[@da40flyer]

The original version of this was the sung as a warning. This was anger that we didn't listen to the warning.

[@Kelli.B.]

Ooh, interesting take. I love it!

[@debrafrei4717]

Exactly!

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

One of the best voices in current music. A great rabbit hole.

[@endoraismygma]

The best remake I've ever heard. The Live version on Conan O'Brian is AMAZING and even better imo. Great reaction! I love when Reactors just absorb the music and don't pause a million times.

[@Thanxforyourwords]

I agree but, I also love seeing the video, the message being delivered!!

[@TweetyByrd_1]

I appreciate all genres of music. Nice to see you expanding yours. He doesn't smoke, drink, or do drugs. Never judge a book by its cover. He is an amazing vocalist.

[@streamsofconsciousness8651]

This song, written decades before social media was so far ahead of its time, We didnt heed its warning.

[@gaborlipcsei5160]

No one will dazzle you with such a voice!!! Only maybe twenty years from now!! I think he finished it and lives for the metal world!! That's all... 😁😁

[@robertcollier7257]

Disturbed is a heavy metal band, and the song was originally done by Simon and Garfunkle in 1965

[@ltxawdude]

This is a cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s song from 1964. Paul Simon heard this version performed by Disturbed on Conan O’Brien’s show and contacted David Draiman (lead singer) and said this is how the song should have been sung and that the song now belonged to Disturbed. He even put a link to it on his own website. Others have done a cover of Sound of Silence as well but they all copy Disturbed’s version as their choice. The song is about how people have lost the ability to communicate in my opinion and perhaps music can bridge that chasm and bring people back together.

[@hilarytoffler5636]

Perfect! You said everything I was going to say. Well done you 👍

[@pickle581]

Paul NEVER gave the song to Disturbed!!!!!

[@hilarytoffler5636]

@@pickle581 No one is saying that Paul Simon gave anything to the band Disturbed. Like many other artists they covered it. Paul Simon said it depicted the song so beautifully....

[@cookeymonster83]

FALSE. Paul Simon shared it on his social media but HE DID NOT tell Disturbed it's their song now. This is a MYTH circulating KZbin, regurgitated by people who don't know how to Google. These people are conflating this song with 'Hurt' in which the original singer DID tell Johnny Cash that it's his song now. Let this myth die now.

[@cookeymonster83]

@@hilarytoffler5636 "and that the song now belonged to Disturbed" - OP Please read before jumping on your high horse.

[@tinas7653]

Oh my gosh, you’ve never heard the original song done by Simon and Garfunkel? That’s a must!

[@sandiwhite9152]

You are just genuine! Love 💕 this song makes u feel a lot!! My favorite band and favorite rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s song 🙏🏼🤍

[@StephanieLangley-to6ph]

Best Cover Ever.... Grabs me every single time.... Phenomenal Voice 😮

[@ComfortablyYum]

Grabbed Paul so much he told David "It's your song now."

[@gill6596]

If you listen to it again listen to the live version on conan.... I think you would like "a reason to fight" by disturbed xx

[@dawnmartin4625]

You were spellbound which is the perfect reaction..

[@debrafrei4717]

You’ve GOT TO listen to the live version on the Conan O’Brien show. You’ll be blown away...

[@peterholmes2485]

Fabulous cover of this song 🇬🇧

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

You were riveted. This does that to a lot of folks. Welcome aboard.

[@karentony3397]

Thanks for your reaction! Beautiful song. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

[@paulineschindler697]

thank you for not pausing x

[@stephenbrowning7639]

You gotta do Down with the sickness

[@elaineweaver102]

I heard this song by mistake I heard this song listening to it wait till you hear the silence part and then how he begins the video is unbelievable the way they put this together I've said to different commentators like you that they should make a movie about it it is about the best way Simon and Garfunkel no offense he looks good he sounds good his voice is tremendous tremendous I've never heard nobody sound like him I love him

[@KarenSaunders-g3n]

Just dont talk .Listen to him sing. His voise is fantastic .n the song is brilliant. ❤

[@stevewalsh4850]

That was a true honest real reaction Thank you

[@theagingbeginner]

Disturbed - Memories

[@Lillagrodan13]

This is a cover of Simond and Garfunkle

[@majbrat]

Great reaction. I really hope things go better for you dude. Im in a pretty bad 5 year stretch lol but music is freedom and inspirational.

[@justinea4480]

loved your reaction, please react to more disturbed, thanks

[@theraggededge6652]

I want to expose people to masterful music. This is an amazing song amongst many from this band. I would recommend a song called "The Vengeful One." It is a much more traditional Disturbed song, but the message and video are very relivant to the world today. I would also like to recommended another band that is amazing and will help your channel grow. PINK FLOYD!!! Start with a song called "Time." You can thank me later.

[@MultiMoomoo2]

U'd be amazed at how good rock and some metal actually is. Some of the best songs are from the rock genre. I know this ones a cover but a lot of songs written by rock artists have a lot of depth and meaning behind them. I don't know a lot of the newer bands but my era were disturbed, metallica, nirvana, system of a down, even rammstein songs believe it or not have double meanings to their lyrics. U should definitely check out more rock music

[@alanmoore391]

Listening to your comments on this brilliant cover from Simon and Garfunkle, You should look for Disturbed A reason to fight. Live version

[@rebelbabeconner9064]

Do DISTURBED'S THE LIGHT, PRAYER, STRICKEN, VENGEFUL ONE, HEY YOU, REASON TO FIGHT REACT TO DISTURBED LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THIS ON CONAN

[@CWJL1111]

I wish you the best❤

[@danielmartin4380]

Listen to Hold onto Memories by Disturbed!!

[@hilarytoffler5636]

You need to react to his music video of "Indestructible". Thats who they are as a band. Their roots. New subscriber here, Dazza, I grew up in Norwich but am in the states now.

[@brianchamberlin7572]

Stricken, Stupify, Ten Thousand Fists

[@JonSwinamer]

Check out the live performance on Conan because it is better. After you listen to that 50 times or so, then look for the live performance with Myles Kenedy. As far as disturbed original songs, I like "Overburdened"

[@legendariyno]

but my words , like silent rain drops fell

[@elaineweaver102]

❤ you wait and you will hear it and you're going to say what everybody else is saying about this song the best I've ever heard in The sound of silence the best

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Try Simon and Garfunkel, they wrote it. Both are good.

[@browniewin4121]

If you've not heard the original as written by Paul Simon & sung with musical partner Art Garfunkel, you should, and check out their and Paul's wonderful catalogue of songs. Also I recommend you listen to Disturbed live performance on the Conan show, I like it even better that the music video.

[@yolandarobertson7104]

The singer was trained as a cantor and in classical music. Then he went into heavy metal.

[@tarisedai9573]

You should do more of their original music. Down With the Sickness and Stricken are great places to start. If you want something new that will absolutely blow your mind react to Jinjer - Pisces (live session). Do not research the band first, trust me you want to react to this one completely blind.

[@davidedwards7890]

❤😂🎉CHANGING 😢😮😅😊THE 😊😅😮WORLD 😢🎉😂❤OLYMPICO🎉❤

[@TheSparkle69]

Luv your accent 😊

[@tkpreston14]

You need a second listen? I’ve listened to it more times than I can count.

[@Dreams4U2]

It would be great if you could reaction the Disturbed songs (well, some of my favorites): Stricken, Stupify, and Down with the Sickness. :)

[@John-fk3rv]

💯

[@CindyWooldridge]

It is a wonderful song and he made it his own, but I think Garfunkel and them made it first

[@judymurry2771]

This song is about the disconnection of people and God

[@azdogmom]

I just love disturbed! You must listen to the live version on Conan. It is mind blowing even better than this version. Promise me!

[@johncullen9298]

check out the live version on the Conan show it is better

[@paulkates1092]

you're a music fan and don't know this song? you never heard of Simon and Garfunkel?

[@rogerweaver7686]

Watch this on Conan, much better.

[@ianbennett1491]

I like these reactions but sadly they are all the same. I watch loads of different people doing reactions to the same songs.How about Papa Roach,Last Resort. Very powerful words.

[@RobbingBanks-f8y]

I usually can't stand it when people re make cover songs. But this was magical. I really liked the original but I got to admit it this is waaaay better.

[@thomasball5187]

Wrong singer Simon and garfunkle sang the sound of silence listen to them.

[@normafrancis4119]

Still not ss good as the original by Simon and garfunkel it just doesn't compare

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

Nothing like ruining a great song !!!

[@nickmurphy8522]

How is it ruined??…the OG was a warning to us…this version is past the warning…it’s angry that we turned our backs to the world

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Paul Simon who wrote this song said this was the best version and gave it to disturbed 😳

[@rosemariediamond5948]

The original was by Simon and Garfunkel. But you should listen to Pentatonix. So much better than this. Disturbed ruined it

[@carolynboone80]

🤣🤣🤣🙄To each her own. Paul Simon thought enough of this cover (of all the hundreds of bands and artists who have covered it) to promote it on his socials, so I doubt Disturbed "ruined" it.

[@paoladepoel90111]

the pentatonix version is a cover of disturbed's cover

[@kathya9522]

@rosemariediamond5948, I disagree completely to your last sentence.

[@cookeymonster83]

I think your opinion on that is in the minority. Strange that you are watching reactions for this version though. Seems like poking yourself with a stick just so you can complain it hurts.

[@robertlerman7892]

Disturbed has joined KZbin's billion views club for the first time. David Draiman and company have reached the milestone with the video for their cover of Simon & Garfunkel's “The Sound of Silence Paul Simon reaction to Disturbed : Ever wonder what Paul Simon thought of Disturbed's 2015 rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence"? During a recent interview on The Howard Stern Show, the iconic singer/songwriter/guitarist shared his thoughts on the cover. "I liked it very much… It was accomplished very well!