Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence | First REACTION!

After our Initial reaction to “Disturbed - Inside the fire” we had to go back and do more🔥
A lot of heavy metal Reactions planned going forward so if you have any suggestions, please leave them below!🤘🏼
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[@nic.badamo2967]

Perfect example of people hearing without listening

[@janepowers6711]

Yep - I agree

[@rescuelover7891]

Didn't realize the depth of the song. I agree.

[@crazymelomanka]

I am Russian. Not English native speaker, but even I know this is Simon and Garfunkel original. And Disturbed did the brilliant cover that was highly praised by Paul Simon (the author) himself.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

It’s originally by Simon and Garfunkel in the 1960s, It’s been covered many times but this is the best version for me 👌

[@DrewFortune97]

I haven’t heard many versions but I can’t see many topping this 😳

[@MrTech226]

Even Paul Simon of S&G, who wrote the song back in the 60's emailed David Draiman that he loved Disturbed's version of S&G's classic.

[@adwood201]

Paul Simon wrote it in 1963 and it was released about 1965. Paul Simon said that Disturbed's rendition was the best he had heard of it.....High praise from the guy who wrote the song!

[@karadunham6833]

Scott Crosby agree!

[@lindavanvuren7384]

Agreed Simon and G was more story telling

[@Diana_L.]

The fact that most young people nowadays apparently base their knowledge mainly on internet memes illustrates beautifully how valid the message of this song still is today (over 50 years later). FYI, the song is a critique of the superficiality of modern-day life.

[@1956aspro]

Amazing how David Draiman has brought together 3 generations of music lovers in 1 song ... heavy metal to rock ballard to early pop....awesome talent and voice

[@jessicas6586]

I see EVERYONE is telling you who wrote and sang this song. Very old. I think 1964. This is by far the best cover of a song EVER!!!!!

[@JustinSmith-re8hc]

Agreed

[@vernhoke7730]

All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix, originally done by Bob Dylan.

[@hughjarrse]

@@vernhoke7730 yep you got it right (someone had to😊)

[@user-kh8qn3up2h]

"Sounds of Silence" was released in 1962. Paul Simon wrote the song in NYC in a public restroom.

[@matthewsmith8727]

mortikal fucking breaks me when ever I listen to hurt

[@matthewharris4078]

Best Lead group vocalist live performance of all time. He gave us his soul...and untouchable power range...Thank you

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

Just incredible voice! Goes from velvety baritone to tenor, from clear as sparkling water to grit ON A DIME and back! Unbelievable "timber" to his voice!

[@Flesharrower]

God's sake...let's research a subject through memes...

[@emmkaa2099]

Yeah, they lost me at 'memes'. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@nancyfenity9817]

Well most of you youngsters think this is new....but us old timers know it well from our youth when heavy metal had not been thought of yet. To hear a heavy metal group put out such a wonderful cover of a folk song is refreshing. David's voice is mesmerizing. He is extremely talented.

[@nickk6501]

Not all "youngsters" think this song is new. I love Simon and Garfunkel

[@nancyfenity9817]

@@nickk6501 I did say "most". How old might you be young man?

[@nickk6501]

I was just letting you know that I'm one of the exceptions 😊. I'm nearly 30 years old.

[@stilllife5702]

Shut the fuck up boomer.

[@KayCeeTX21]

These kiddos are young. I was born in the late 80’s and I know Simon and Garfunkel very well. My musical mentors often used them as perfect examples of balanced and nuanced harmonies. It’s still cool to see people young and not as young being touched by this powerful performance. And maybe being introduced to the giants who paved the way!

[@holliwood3226]

Reacting to this song without ever hearing the original, without knowing it was a simon and garfunkel song? Wow you missed a lot. A real lot.

[@kwesting4]

This

[@ian_bradley]

People come across or are guided to new music all the time then learn of the history and background of the song! I've done it several times for example Tiffany- I think we're alone now was a cover of a 60's song; Whitney Houston mutilating Dolly Patrons Always love you - a lot of people think that WH version is the original when it's not!

[@ian_bradley]

@lbialk if you're doing a cover of a song, yes, totally agree with you, but, when you're just reacting to a song, it is not the same! When I came across this version, I had totally forgot about the original version and was actually reminded of it because of a reaction video! There are many times in life when you appreciate something not knowing the history until it triggers your interest to look into the history of something!

[@jimkata77]

And to think he had a cold during this performance. Simply mind-blowing!

[@SparksDrinker]

Yeah I thought he sounded a little off, too bad.

[@joeturner3863]

He was forced to use autotune by Conan's producers.

[@margaretlloyd6836]

I think he was pretty sick with the flu! He still did an amazing job!

[@JohnJohnson-ps1tz]

I appreciate people who do a slight bit of research on the song before they listen to it, especially when it's something as simple as the song being a cover vs original.

[@lowellfultz1990]

One of the greatest voices covering one of the greatest songwriters. Can't miss.

[@Stevesrssrssrs]

Simon & Garfunkel have endorsed this version of their song as the best version!!!

[@UberManTampa]

No they never said that

[@kayem3824]

This version is like country music.

[@janicesnyder9305]

I am 68 years old and remember first hearing this song by Simon and Garfunkel in 1963. I have love it ever since and couldn't believe I would love it by a heavy metal band, but I do.

[@musicfaerie]

I have never seen it as a meme, and its originally by Simon and Garfunkle. Disturbed brought the song to life for this generation and it is the best version of it yet.

[@winonaramsey5930]

FYI he was classically trained. No this song isn’t there’s. It’s out of the 60s.

[@tlmellis1973]

Yep, as a Cantor.

[@bethh2143]

Simon and Garfunkel sang it first. In the 60s I think. Disturbed covered it. But it is one of the best covers I've heard.

[@cannedyams9977]

“I think it is originally his song” this caused me pain

[@skandia242]

Yes - somehow I really feel my age when I hear them recognize "Sound of Silence" only as something they heard with a meme on the internet.

[@SpaceMermaid86]

He has the best voice! His vocal fry (technique used for metal "scream") is so effortless!

[@gothicpsychic]

As close to a perfect song as you can get. Draiman has such an awesome range

[@jbockman4170]

His classical training helps his range. Just freaking awesome!

[@Thnielsen85]

yep. one of the best male singers in history

[@lisastephens3692]

This is a classic by Paul Simon and Garfunkel, in the 1960s! He has done the best cover I have seen. He is capable of such richness and range of style and voice. Even his word intonation is meticulous. If you can, listen to the original from the 60s to get the full effect.

[@amicklich6729]

"The people 'bowed and prayed' to the neon god they made."

[@fredrikekholm3718]

This is what I see every day when I walk the city streets; people bowing to pray to their smart phones.

[@carlotta4th]

And what did you listen to this song and type this message on? ...a book? xD

[@crazymelomanka]

@@carlotta4th yeah but I think technology is really abused. People sort if communicate through social networks, but they don't know their neighbors names like it used to be. No openness, no sincerity or understanding

[@hawkman8706]

@@fredrikekholm3718 phone bad

[@fredrikekholm3718]

@@carlotta4th A computer.

[@medic7698]

A fairly typical example of people not bothering to find out about subjects that speak about.

[@jims8714]

Yup, it's endemic

[@saintdlee]

Worst reaction video yet. These two are more impressed by dangling shiny keys. Stop reviewing songs please.

[@moeb434]

The guy talks so fast that I don't recognize if he is speaking English!

[@tammyl.faulkner2549]

David Draiman😍😘 an opera trained vocalist. This is a cover... Simon and Garfunkle are the original from the 60s.

[@scottsayre9830]

Not opera he's Jewish and was trained as a cantor

[@003geclipse]

Nightwish - Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013.

[@STLFentonmom]

My favorite rendition of a classic song. His voice is so powerful.

[@452xi]

Makes me feel a bit sad that u know this song via memes, but thanx for the video 👍

[@Gantzz321]

what kind of fool looks up "Hello Darkness my old Friend" when the song name is clearly "The Sound of Silence"

[@rrandal7593]

for the record its been said that during this performance he was fighting the flu. my mind can't process how that's even possible

[@joeturner3863]

He was forced to use autotune by Conan's producers.

[@tlmellis1973]

I read he had a high fever and pneumonia!

[@vanessahunt586]

Goosebumps every time 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 draiman's voice is so unreal 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I suggest you react to more disturbed,songs like prayer, inside the fire, another way to die,a reason to fight, hold on to memories & down with the sickness are all insanely awesome 👍🎶💖👍🎶💖👍🎶💖

[@JTCT371]

It may be a cover however, Disturbed truly made it their own and its the most powerful version of the song.

[@aerden2]

Original was by Simon & Garfunkel, but Disturbed's cover is infinitely more powerful.

[@CuJo1018]

I would recommend a little more research before video and not during video.

[@exoticnoise420]

It wouldn't be a very good reaction then, would it? Better for them to know nothing about the song before they react to it.

[@maryhamrick3508]

Simon & Garfunkel were the original singers of the song and Disturbed just redone it and I love what David Draiman has done with this song his voice is phenomenal and amazing. Disturbed is just awesome and shows that they can be heavy metal but they can also do other things his voice is just that versatile.

[@traditimeour]

Have a go at Down with the sickness or stupify. We are disturbed.

[@tonyheadrick7616]

The Sound of Silence", originally "The Sounds of Silence", is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was written by Paul Simon over a period of several months in 1963 and 1964. ... The growing airplay led Tom Wilson, the song's producer, to remix the track, overdubbing electric instruments and drums. Released: September 12, 1965

[@angelbennett6265]

Five finger death punch, The righteous side of hell and the wrong side of heaven. Since I'm new will you please do a reaction to that song you won't regret it. It's heavy metal but it's about our soldiers and what they go through. I never thought that I would cry listening to a metal song but I do everytime I hear it

[@brianligat8901]

"People listening without hearing" - sums up the people who think this is new and don't do some basic research. This is a powerful cover of Simon&Garfunkel's song from the 1960s.

[@jasonmccormack9848]

"People hearing without listening"

[@brianligat8901]

@@jasonmccormack9848 Both work!

[@thomasschmidt1836]

Was originally written and performed in 1963 by Simon & Garfunkle. The song is permeated with metaphores and is truly timeless when the context translates decades later. When written, the Viet Nam war was ongoing, there was segragation and civil unrest in the United States. It was commentary on the dark times as seen through the eyes of Simon & Garfunkle and reimagined by David Draimen

[@lusifer8]

For an emotional version of this song , watch the official video

[@mikeltami8225]

Chuck 1965 yes! They should react to the original video!!!

[@fernandorobles6065]

I think that this live version is better than the video. You can see his face expresions all the time.

[@Offoda]

this for sure: check out the official vid, and stick on some headphones. the live version is good & proves Draimian's talent, but listening to the official vid with a good set of headphones will make you weep..

[@cygnus1517]

Black Sabbath - "War Pigs" Live Paris 1970 or AC/DC - Highway to Hell (from Live at River Plate). Saludos!

[@DannyRobalino]

Manuel Torres why would you suggest such an epic song with such important message, to be heard by none metal fans, LIVE????? Do not understand. You suggest lyric video of the studio version, that way they get the message of the lyrics and the clarity of studio recording. Please think of who you are suggesting this too.

[@jackdanereacts4527]

@@DannyRobalino Besides, the two songs have been reacted to DEATH. Ozzy isn't great in 1970.

[@Anjalena]

This song was originally written and sung by Simon and Garfunkel. Fun fact: They also sang a beautiful, harmonious Scarborough Fair.

[@RichKuni]

A lot of young people today just can’t appreciate the pure talent of the bands that started the metal movement. I’m not lumping you in with them. Without the technology to overproduce and cover up musical mistakes the 60’s and 70’s metal gods still made pure gold. Do an honest and pure musical talent reaction to War pigs by Black Sabbath then tell my if I’m wrong. Enjoyed your reaction here. Update: after watching your “down with a sickness “ reaction I want to suggest that you really concentrate on the guitar talent and don’t get too distracted by the lyrics or video. It is the biggest Anti-War song of all time but the guitar and construction of the song is simply unmatched. I look forward to watching you review it. Enjoy!

[@BreeKayBe]

The memes are from the original by Simon and Garfunkel, also an awesome yet different style. Disturbs version gives me chills with every listen, Simon and Garfunkel causes me to cry with it's simple harmonic beauty. Just an amazing song.

[@jimmyj38]

Children, this is called talent. This is one example why metal is the best. The most talent, most musicality, and the best songs.

[@Pilutta100]

I like that you like this, yes its very old song from the 60's ,

[@brandonsnafu]

Even with a cold he is amazing. His voice is truly full of range.

[@BOOMBiggityBam]

Okay so this is one of the most amazing live performances I've seen. The others are from a band called Night wish. Start off with Ghost love score The Live version from Wacken 2013. Also from the same concert in Wacken, romanticide and the poet and the pendulum. Nightwish fans will flock to view them 😁

[@DrewFortune97]

MJ G ❤️

[@johnpodobnik5756]

Simon and Garfunkel originally sang this song in the 60s. This is his cover

[@mikethomas7237]

Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden / O'Keefe Music Foundation

[@tommyechoes3520]

Its an impressive performance, and specially also seeing as hes sitting down trough out the whole performance. For your vocal to sound that awesome when doing that......This guy is a legend.

[@marlahudgins7038]

The original is from SIMON AND GARFUNKLE

[@BeanDip1953]

Garfunkel !!! Not le

[@rzthis1]

If you haven't already, you should do a reaction video to "Jinjer - Pieces -Live Studio Session"! The singer and the band are all amazing! I think you'll like it. It'll take you for a rollercoaster ride and it may draw more of a visible reaction from both of you!!! Rock and Roll!! 🤘

[@siraleric9721]

what is the purpose of reacting if the lyrics are ignored. Yes the version is great, I love the passion in his voice, but the message in the song is so important especially day and age. Why didn't you discuss that?

[@dafyd242]

a lot young people need to realize that there is some amazing music that existed before 1980, including Simon and Garfunkel, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul and Mary.

[@glqm88]

The song was written in the early 60s by Paul Simon and performed by Simon and Garfunkel. The song is about peoples failure to communicate with each other. It is said that the Simon and Garfunkel version is a warning about this lack of communication and the Disturbed version is an angry battle-cry that that warning was ignored. Paul Simon has said that the song really belongs to David Draiman and Disturbed now, he absolutely loves this version.

[@kimwhitehead9096]

Simon and Garfunkel...I hope people are hearing this song.

[@cyberdan42]

Like the idea of reacting to metal, plenty of folks do, but a huge issue is that metal is a massively broad and flexible genre. "Metal" can range, as you've seen from a heavy/hard rock like Disturbed or newer Metallica, up to symphonic sounds like Epica and Nightwish, across to folk metal like Eluveitie, thrash such as Slayer and older Metallica, then Slipknot, Carcass, Wintersun, Jinjer, Meshuggah, Iron Maiden, Strapping Young Lad, Behemoth, Be'lakor, Amon Amrath and so many others all have a distinct sound. You take a Disturbed track, even at their heaviest and match it to a Cradle of Filth or Meshuggah song and you're not even in the same proverbial musical timezone. Nightwish, Epica, Arch Enemy and Jinjer all for example have female vocalists but the sounds the bands produce are vastly different (Epica and Nightwish being largely symphonic and Arch Enemy and Jinjer more classic death). Reacting to Metal is not a simple and singular thing. I love Be'lakor - Suns Delusion, Eluveitie - Tegernako, Gojira - Flying Whales and Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars but not sure how you or your sister(??) would cope with them, they are a whole gradient above what you're listening too.

[@JTCT371]

Its funny hearing people who have no idea who Simon and Garfunkel are. Lolol

[@katiebaby60]

I was a teen when this was first released by Simon and Garfunkel. I always thought that it was about the neon god sitting in the corner of every household, stopping speech and listening to others whilst glued to the box. David Draeman cries out his frustration at the fact that 60 years on no one heeded their warning, as can be seen on a daily basis everywhere you go with people having ear pieces in . stops conversation, and eyes down looking at the new neon god, the phone

[@krazy4baja]

Simon wrote this song back in the late 60’s or early 70’s sung by Simon and Garfunkel. Basically a warning of things to come that we will become silent and get caught up in a world of electronics, cell phones, computers, internet watching music videos becoming silent and immersed in all this electronics and no personal shared feelings listening each other, going to listen to or play live music, concerts together. Listen to part of the lyrics people hearing with out listening, how many people do we see in this world walking on the side walks our faces buried in our cell phones on internet or texting hearing but not listening to people or things around us. People at parties visiting friends or relatives yet on their phones again hearing but not communicating or listening so this was a warning of this to come and Disturbed version saying in urgency and in very strong vocals it’s! happening now!. I love this version of the song, it gave me chills

[@angelbennett6265]

Simon and Garfunkel made it famous a long time ago but this version is better. Great reaction Drew. I'm new to your channel because of your brother Adam, he's a wonderful and sweet man and so are you Drew. You should tell him thank you, JK. Smile more Drew you've got a great smile so use it more.

[@UberManTampa]

Paul Simon wrote it, what do you mean made it famous?

[@Swordsfor200Alex]

ROFL - The teens and 20 something’s trying to articulate the deep meaning of a song because of their deep knowledge based on memes and KZbin???

[@billizetti]

Egads! I’m so old I remember when the original came out many, many years ago. You guys were definitely not even a thought then. 🤣

[@DrewFortune97]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bazkeen]

Released in 1964 by Simon and Garfunkel. Paul Simon called David Draimen after this performance to congratulate him on it. That's saying something

[@genericworld3145]

I would love to see more heavy metal reactions and please do metallica one that would be great and have a good day

[@DrewFortune97]

Keep an eye out, I have 2 Metallica reactions filmed! Just need to edit them and get them out for you guys!🔥

[@rhwinner]

Both Draiman and Simon (the songwriter) are Jews from NY.

[@patteel]

The original is from 1964.

[@timrobinson6635]

You both should review "In This River" by Zakk Wylde

[@LeeCarlson]

The original performed by Simon & Garfunkle in 1965 was a warning about surrendering to the "god of technology," and David Draiman's performance is castigating us for not paying attention. That is why Paul Simon has put a link to that performance on his own social media. And you don't have to feel bad about not recognizing the song as a cover, since I don't recognize covers of songs that were performed prior to WWII.

[@ronaldpessy6229]

The original is from Simon and Garfunkel written by Paul Simon in 1964 ! The fans of "Disturbed" were not happy, because this is not a rock song". But Paul Simon complimented David Draimen with this cover. Listen to the lyrics this represent the present day than 1964 !

[@brianpatrick108]

The original song was from the mid 1960s. Disturbed is a Chicago band that started in the 1990s

[@johnandrews2167]

I know many have said this already, but I will help affirm that this song was originally created by Simon and Garfunkel. Disturbed's version of this is awesome.

[@seanconner4]

music did not start in 2011, do your research

[@shortstuff237]

Simon and Garfunkel released this in 1964, I believe, and was a typical "folk" song written by Paul Simon. It has been covered many times but David Draiman used his classical training and combined it with his heavy metal voice to add a dimension never heard before with this song. David was classically trained as a cantor when he was growing up.

[@marcschiffer865]

Wow.... WOW.... you should really stop listening to Taylor Swift or something like that if you don't know "The Sound Of Silence"

[@deborahvictoriaedwards5188]

A better version, understanding it gives to our time at ✋

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

Simon and Garfunkels is the original ..Simon wrote this after a dream he had . He totally loved what Disturbed did with it

[@timearl7186]

I can only imagine hearing this song for the 1st time with no commentary to interrupt it. To those fortunate few that were audience members at the Conan taping, my jealousy meter is at an eleven.

[@lynette50]

You should have watched the video that goes with it. Its about people not being able to communicate vocally or emotional anymore. When it was written in the 60s its was actually very prophetic about whats happening now, never mind back then, especially with thw technology we have now

[@craftycrafter1960]

This is a current way of presenting this folk classic, Disturbed is right on the money with this one!

[@AngeloBerardi-em3js]

I just think this version shows the true meaning of this song and the urgency and warning of the song that we need to straighten our shit out before it’s too late.

[@sabrinacle]

Every once in awhile I remember just how young you are. That song was written in the sixties by Paul Simon

[@birdbrainz76]

Music Lovers: Simon and Garfunkels Sound of Silence could NEVER be redone. Disturbed: Hold my beer.

[@antnichoas]

Disturbed is a great band. This is an amazing cover. But if you want to hear Disturbed, than you need to listen to Down with the sickness.

[@jeanaldridge7096]

Down with the sickness is brilliant I agree

[@gandalfthesober5502]

Disturbed should release an album of covers. Nearly every time they cover a song, it's better than the original. My opinion.

[@Zero_SR09]

Now this was a comment I saw quite a few times and it makes total sense the more I listen to both versions: S&G’s version was a warning of what’s happening to reality Disturbed’s version is basically the anger due to not heeding the warning beforehand; hence the growls at the near end. It makes so much sense but also hits deep, especially now in 2020... also small fun fact: David was actually sick when performing during the Conan show but still tried to perform as best as he could, boy oh boy did he do such

[@mariel4085]

David is a classically trained tenor I believe..which not many people knew about him, he has a stunning voice!

[@joefirebug8717]

Simon and Garfunkel's version was the warning... This version is the rage from the warning being ignored.

[@strawberryliscious]

Simon and Garfunkel folk song. These guys did it justice with their remake.

[@hayleyfewings1758]

The lead signer of disturbed actually started off as a classical singer 👌 not sure if this is already in the comments 😊

[@neulerribeiro333]

Num vou nem comentar, porque não falar inglês muito menos escrever. Mais essa versão da música é maravilhosa.

[@sacredwinter6671]

its a good song... i can really relate to the lyrics in a lot of ways

[@stevenaleman7454]

1964 - originated by Simon & Garfunkel....this version takes the song to a totally new level and dimension....I'm a believer in making change for the better without losing the meaning/message. :)

[@junearnold492]

Simon and Garfunkel sang it in 1963. Paul Simon wrote it when he was 21. David's voice is more powerful and passionate than Paul Simons. Other bands have done it but this is by far the best one i have heard. I am 62. I love all kinds of music. Another one of there's is Down with the sickness.

[@francesjames178]

Amazing reaction but this was a cover completely endorsed by Simon & Garfunkel. They have posted a link to Disturbed’s rendition of their song on their Facebook page. They were very impressed with their rendition and told Disturbed they made it their own. What an amazing compliment from the songwriter and singers of this song from 55 years ago.

[@jenniferwilkinson6601]

This was originally done by Simon&Garfunkel. Another good version of this song came out recently as a cover done by an a capella group called Pentatonix. Should check out there version as well.

[@richardlundqvist3906]

More metal suggestion! 🙂 Arch Enemy if you want some female growling. AE is an Melodic Death metal band from Sweden and one of the pioneers of female growling. Nemesis and The Eagle Flies Alone are Two good songs with them 🙂