Disturbed - The Sound of Silence (LIVE ON CONAN REACTION) His voice is unreal live!

[@RissaFirecat]

This man is a shining example of Gods gift of song

[@timbo4374]

The best version of this song. I can't even estimate how many times I've listened to it, and it moves me every single time. If indeed there is a God above, he put David on this earth with the sole purpose of singing this song. The lyrics are so meaningful and deep, and his voice is so damn powerful. I just can't understand how anyone can sing so angelic yet deep, raspy, and powerful all at the same time.

[@richardbaity6496]

Just seen your reaction. Priceless. Same as mine. This will reach your soul!!! It takes you, doesn't let you go!!!

[@megyseth1733]

I love live verion so much more!!!!

[@mamabozzdee]

I've kind of have a new favorite pastime - watching reactions to this song. And I have to admit, that THIS is one of the most honest, open ones I've seen. I could see you as you became immersed in this, at times you were almost trembling in your chair, others, you appeared to be blinking back tears. I also grew up with this song, as I am a young 61 year old who has loved Disturbed for awhile now. David has that once in a millenium voice, powerful range, and stage presence that is unrivaled.

[@sabrinacle]

Denise Boswell yah I’ve been doing the same thing

[@jamibrady6445]

Me too!!!

[@ryanbtryan651]

Same here. It's like this man's voice has taken over my soul.

[@ljs42011]

Same here... im 50.. cant stop watching them. His voice is incredible 😍

[@sfowl47]

I think I’ve watched all of the reactions so far. Love it. I think I use it as an excuse to just keep listening to this song.

[@teresasigerson-azo9879]

David Draimans voice will cut all the way to your soul. If you don't feel it your not human.

[@sharonlambchoporeggio5761]

His voice is so haunting and profound!!!! Brings me to tears as well. This song gives me chills and goosebumps everytime. The Instrumentals are amazing!!! You are so right, David's voice is on another plane forget level!!

[@Orbitalmercury]

I'm the same. Every single time I hear either version live or studio they both make me cry. I'm a 56 year old man and not ashamed to cry when I hear this. I don't know how they did it but I've noticed that this song resonates strongly with most people but I've also noticed it really hits men so much more than anything else. I've seen plenty of women cry when listening to this but for us men it's not normally acceptable for us to cry but man this has really hit so many men it's amazing. And for once it really seems that 100% acceptable for us to cry. Yet the tears are both happy and sad at same time and just flow freely.

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

Yes! A Voice on loan from God!! Vibrato on the baritone...and on the rasp....unbelievably difficult!! From baritone to tenor, from clear as a bell to rasp and back ON A DIME!!!! Incredible!!

[@greywolf-ross]

Damn it, I wish people would stop chopping onions every time I hear this. Every bloody time! 😂

[@gitaryddcymraeg8816]

Ha ha. same here. I am getting sick of those damn onions.

[@tinapatterson5022]

I hear ya !!!!

[@daphned.7489]

Tears and goosebumps every time I hear this song. Great reaction!!

[@biologicalagent]

You aren’t the only one!

[@stylebook6503]

Excellent reaction, I look forward to more.

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman's voice is AWESOME!! Voice control is AMAZING!! Best ever!!

[@Coonfused57]

Awesome with massive goosebumps !!!!

[@jonathanlindsey463]

it’s one of those songs that will touch you forever.. it has touched me for 45 years... since i first heard the simon and garfunkel song when i was 6 years old in 1975... only 2 songs ever touched me the much growing up, this song and behind blue eyes by the who... u should react to limp bizkit covering behind blue eyes... i thought it would be trash, but he can sing very good also and they did a great job covering that song.. from the way he sings it, he’s been hurt by someone, hell we all have, that’s why that song can touch u.. good reaction

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Thank you sir.

[@chrismcstu]

This is Disturbed. I've seen them live many times and each time you could say that they sound exactly the same live as on a disc or digital track. His voice is one of the best I've ever seen live.

[@ryanbtryan651]

You are so correct. I agree with you 100% on the Freddie Mercury comment and David Draimans. Best reaction. Felt so genuine , he could've been singing about popsicles and lollipops and I'd still be amazed and brought to tears by that amazing voice of his.

[@budmiller807]

I've listened to this version at least 200x. Still gives me shivers and tears in my eyes. Simply spectacular

[@Cinerouquine]

If angels sing, they sing like David. Power, emotion, control, beauty. HIT IN YOUR FACE. Spiritual plane you said it !

[@wendycraighead7760]

Amazing voice ! He changed this song for me .I can not stop listening

[@chapmaned24]

I love watching us old timers from the 70's react...we all have the same emotional reaction. I'm 55....my ex-wife sent me the link...I balled my eyes out the first time I saw Disturbed sing this. I was emotional for a few days over it. Weird. No song has done that to me before.

[@teresasigerson-azo9879]

Me either!

[@richardleonard2946]

Same. I first heard this coming out of my son's bedroom when it was released 5 years ago and I abandoned all my evening plans to research this song, the band, interviews, reactions, everything. Young people ask me what my favourite song is. I tell them I can't get past Disturbed's The Sound of Silence. Nothing comes close. Like the guys says, it's on another level.

[@chapmaned24]

@Reischa Parker Hey, I just happened to have the day off, and on KZbin now. I think that both you and your daughter would love a hard rockin FAMILY band called Liliac. It's like the Partridge Family revisted, only BETTER. They've got some extremly impressive Ronnie James Dio covers, and other great covers, too, but even more impressive is their own original stuff, too. Check out their song called Mars. This is a brothers/sisters band, and very young, too, but very good. Just search Liliac.

[@Dan-sc9lq]

I am an older timer than you (71). I wish he would do an album for us.

[@hummingnectarbird]

This will blow your man too. He did the song in one take.

[@dannysgirl72]

Not only did you feel David's voice, you mentioned Freddie! That touched me.

[@paulasmith3590]

Beautiful voice. I can't tell you how many times I have watched this singer.

[@patriciajohnston8507]

I have watched your review alot of times. Not only to hear his beautiful voice but to watch your reaction. Paul Simon said this song is theirs now & added it to his playlist. Great reaction by the way.

[@serafsup99]

I get it man, they really did something special with this version that will echo through musical history. You get these every once in awhile when the universe shoves all the right mix together to form something special. When I watch this , like so many other people as yourself it stabs you straight up your ass to your soul! Great vid! Thanks

[@retired5218]

When I saw Disturbed in concert, David Draiman was sick, and told us he was sick. He apologized for what he felt was sure to be a subpar performance. He sounded just as good as he did in recordings. He was recovering from sickness on Conan also, and had a 101⁰ fever. He was disappointed in his performance here but I think everyone agrees it was awesome. What a voice that is powerful, great range and full of emotion. ♥️

[@AngelaMorrow-o3e]

This was my nanas favourite song of all time,she always played it when I was a child explaining the meaning of the words to the next generation US grandkids, when this was released to me in my 50s I cried like a baby,the memories of grandma the meaning of the words and the warning that was not heard

[@patriciajohnston8507]

Hi back again to see your reaction. I feel the same as you when it comes to his voice and this song. Same feeling..absolutely Awesome. Hi from Florida.

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Hello to you from South Korea!

[@dalemerklin4730]

I have listened to this version over and over and it thrills me to my very core everytime I hear it. I have been on a campaign to inform as many people as I can about it. I am from Chicago and have been contacting the local radio stations asking why isn't this getting air play. Disturbed is a Chicago band if you didn't know.

[@shilohivy4590]

I love watching people experience this for the first time, no one can even talk is so powerful. David is a vocal GOD.

[@tatianatruta8790]

As i keep saying.. David Draiman is the god of music. I saw Disturbed in concert last summer, when they first came to Romania. His voice sounds amazing live. And it was perfect all through the show. He is amazing. And the band is amazing. So much talent is unreal. Wonderful reaction. I am happy you did the live on Conon.

[@vilkoskorlich259]

Simon and Garfunkel's version makes you think is a warning,Disturbed's version makes you feel angry off that people didn't hear the warning. You felt it... I cry every time... I get chills... it really fits the lyrics... the passion pain and emotions

[@judythompson8227]

I never understood this song before this. It was pretty, careful, very 60s. David blows it out of the water. Watch the video, if you haven't.

[@jenniferhoolihan1450]

He had the flu when he did this!!! This man is crazy good♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rehecke7124]

I know exactly how you feel, man. This marks the 17th reaction to this song I have watch *today* (#16 was your reaction to the official video) and his voice, his emotion, and the gravitas they lend to the message of this song still cuts right into my soul and leaves it raw and bleeding every single time I hear it.

[@NocturneSoul]

There’s a folkloric character in Africa called the “town crier”, which is someone who speaks to the village when danger is coming. The town crier doesn’t scream, he doesn’t yell. The town crier just walks through the village speaking, and he has such a powerful hypnotic authoritative voice that people can’t help but to stop anything they’re doing and just listen to this commanding voice. It raises over any other voice. And it's the voice that the town would rise up to hear, as if they were being called by some powerful force that tunes their minds and souls and shuts down any other thought. That’s David Draiman. His voice is pure soul and will, powerful and with such authority. He means every word, and he makes you feel it in your guts. He touches your deepest strings as soon as he opens his mouth. You feel like you're being called. And this version is outstanding. Some people say you can listen to the original song as many times as you want, but you never hear the song until you hear this version, and that’s when you hear the song for the first time. Some may agree others may not. But I love what you said about the song being about the TV. I do understand that. And I think you're absolutely right. And we can apply it to cellphones now. I remember life before cellphones. It was different.

[@ryanbtryan651]

The song is about music and the disconnect between the musicians, the writers, and the audience. Watch the video. It's obvious in the lyrics and in the video. Which is ironic because if u haven't herd this version that in some way you are being described within the lyrics of " The Sound of Silence"

[@wheelermaximus6736]

You nailed it. I come from a family with lots of talent and a VERY critical Operatic coloraturo Soprano and even at 96, she just LOVES David's voice and HIS rendition of this song. I've heard he is classically trained and a cantor but I don't know if that is true or not. Regardless, his range, power and control are out of this world.

[@Uldihaa]

David's voice goes so smoothly from a depth that you feel in your bones to a high that rings like a bell. _This_ is what a great singer sounds like.

[@debistover7718]

Awesome reaction! David does that to us all! My favorite version of this song ever. Have listened to it over 100 times and still get chills!

[@myramegill7293]

Bless your heart. I watched your reaction to the video version, then the live version right after, and you were just completely undone by both versions. Don't worry, many of us fell the same, Every.Single.Time we listen. It's a powerful lyric, sung powerfully. How can anyone not be moved by this?

[@rickmcgibbon6290]

I remember when this song came out in 1964 and S&G asked us please to pay attention. 50 years later David is saying "YOUR NOT PAYING ATTENTION !!!" 1964 a poetic plea,... 2020 a passionate rage that no one is listening. And maybe they never will,........... how many of us after listening to this performance will shut off our laptops, shut off your TV, shut down your "smart phone" and look to find someone to simply talk to ? To shut off all the electronic distractions in our numbered days and learn once again or maybe for the first time to talk and more importantly listen to another human being. If you are not there yet, listen to the song AGAIN !!!!!! Slainte P.S. I am shuting down my electonic toys for a week, I have my guitar and I am looking to busk on the street once again and engage in communications with anyone. Thanks David ! ;-)

[@brianw7011]

What's really amazing about this love performance was how good he sounded even though he had a cold

[@violettesiddons7437]

Love your reaction, pure emotion. I must have listened to this song a zillion times, can’t describe how my emotions take a grip on my soul, in a good way. The voice is out of this world, love it.

[@clay125]

The 2:45 to 3:00 mark get me every time! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@silverhairseeker5539]

Finally an honest reaction to David Draiman's cover. "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME"!! I'm pretty sure that's the same thing every other person that reviewed Disturbed was thinking but all they could get out was WOW. Two thumbs up!!

[@naikjoy]

Chester called him when he watched heard this live..and he told David that he didn't know he could sing this way and that he should do this more often... now he did the If I Ever Lose My Faith in You

[@unity9728]

And he was sick af that night and still is amazing. Great reaction thanks

[@robburdack4361]

ive said it before and ill say it again .. davids voice and control of his voice is sublime .... there isnt a single other thing to say about it !

[@godfatherdon3392]

respect for not pausing every 20seconds to make a comment. The visual reaction is enough!

[@amota9882]

100% exactly my reaction. I've listened to this song countless times, watched dozens of reaction videos, and you absolutely nailed it. "are you fucking kidding me?" exactly. unreal. thank you for giving a respectful and real response to this amazing performance and singer. xoxo

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

I will never fake a reaction video, I give respect where it is earned.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Check out John Farnham singing “Help” live with MSO

[@shannoncopeland4506]

David's metal voice is amazing, but his natural (the only way I know to describe it) voice permeates my soul. It's perfection. Literal perfection. I am left wanting to hear more of it.

[@dennismitchell4132]

I love both versions, but after watching both so many times I have come to appreciate the live version the most.

[@CatFiveTime]

My favorite reaction to this extraordinary performance. Thanks!

[@debbiecribbett8168]

Every emotion runs through the core. Of my being his voice is so beautiful but he ranges it to fit all the lyrics I no Paul Simon wrote it I. V listened during 70s, but that was a. Warning of what could be well as the great Leonard Cohen said the plague is coming every body knows. I love its sincerity. David brings I live in England Wales Debbie cribbett

[@michelecalla928]

I must have seen the live version about 30 times so far this weekend, I'm addicted. You are so right that his voice is on another plane of existence. It's strong, beautiful, pure and real. And the rest of the band playing timpani drums, piano and guitar - they are beautiful artists as well. I am so touched by your reactions, because they were so much like mine. I also love the comments by everything here. God bless everyone.

[@lindaw4988]

Takes you to another planet!!

[@sydneywellington_cazadora]

- The original is pure poetry and melancholy. Draiman takes you on an epic journey! -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 -

[@grubby124]

David Draiman has always been a firm proponent of never recording something you can't perform in a live setting, and this just goes to show you - the man can definitely walk the walk! I'm a bit on the fence about the two versions of Disturbed's rendition of this song. They are both just so fucking good! However, I gotta lean a bit towards the studio version, simply because of the accompanying video; the imagery in the video gives a glimmer of hope for the future that you lose in the live version. But that's the only reason. I'll happily stop whatever unimportant thing I might be doing at the time to give my full attention to either version if I chance upon it. Possibly the best cover of any song I've ever heard. Angelina Jordan's cover of Screaming Jay Hawkin's 'I Put A Spell On You', when she was only 9 years old (?!!!) comes in tied with this one for top spot on my all-time favorite covers list. Just took a New York minute to go back through your previous posts, and it would seem you haven't gotten to that one yet. You really should. It's every bit as impressive, in it's own way, as this song. Subscribing because of your reaction to these two, and in the hopes that you'll give this one a shot as well. Here's the link to it: Angelina Jordan, 'I Put A Spell On You' : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU Best be seated when watching this one. Less distance for your jaw to drop. : -)

[@deanabennett8461]

I saw them live in October 2019. Fantastic!

[@kenmahoney5255]

Speechless!

[@patriciajohnston8507]

Back again. Love ur reaction.

[@powerdavid6235]

This has to be the greatest cover version of all time. And remember, David was suffering from bronchitis when this was filmed... Stunning, absolutely stunning.

[@patriciajohnston8507]

Hi again. Been awhile since I've been here. Just love your expressions.

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Welcome back!

[@marissastephenson6721]

David is so amazing but so much more than people realize this night he was so sick with a high fever, sore throat, chills etc and he still went on and performed so perfect. He is so damn talented it gives you chills to watch him

[@Grimlock1975]

Excellent reaction Sir, you not only listen to the music and lyrics but you feel it as well. Always enjoy your reactions, keep up the amazing work :)

[@hoppylyss]

David even had the flu during this performance! Still nailed it!

[@noelclarkson683]

Mate best reaction ever

[@jc-ql1it]

Gifted. Let's see all these singers with songs out for listening sing without superficial technology to make it looks like they sing great. David doesn't need any help at all. He's pure. Can't say that about most musicians. Especially these days. Isn't it disappointing to go to a concert and hear how different a group sounds than what they record for what they hoped they would really like to sound like. Then in concert your let down because you realize a lot of them really rely on technology to make them sound better than what they really are. David is the real deal.

[@nobodyshome]

Let's just say Voice on Loan from God... And they said a cover can never be better than the original, especially one from someone like Paul Simon... David lit a blunt and said "Hold my Beer"...

[@rcb4ever1]

Loved your reaction!!!👍👍👍👍

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Thank you!! 😁

[@r.j.hunter6603]

God :David.. do you want the voice of an angel or a devil? David: Yes God: Done. I Love the Raw unfiltered reactions this song invokes. Yours is one of the best.. and most genuine reactions I've seen. It is wonderful to see how Draiman's voice and performance affects so many people so deeply. I hope you have since found more Disturbed to indulge in.

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@ilikeito]

I agree with you 100%.

[@hildapederson8174]

I love your reactions!!! Fun!!!

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Glad you like them!

[@taobarb1]

And he was really ill when he did this performance! David is a one in a million too. Damned straight, brother.

[@arabellabirnbaum3997]

Loved your reaction 🌹

[@AlphaandOmegaReactions]

Thank you very much!❤️

[@jeffcartwright4623]

I cry every time I watch this...I love "Down with the Sickness"...Then I heard this cover of the song Paul Simon wrote in 1963-1964...I want to know how Paul Simon could fore see the future like he did?I believe "Neon God" is referring to our cell phones,TV and signs advertising any and everything we can imagine and then the internet...How could he know...Love your reaction by the way☺❤ **Robin Cartwright**

[@deed5811]

The present now, was the past then. Nothing has changed.

[@johnlabus7359]

F bombs are the only authentic way to react to Disturbed's cover of this song!!!!

[@karencimino8843]

He is the best I love his voice he can sing

[@chittyluv2651]

No fair one guy got so much talent.

[@sharonjohnston4806]

I’m glad you watched the live version. It’s my favorite.

[@mattkelso1909]

If you want another awesome Disturbed performance, PLEASE check out Hold On To Memories... the live performance is amazing!!

[@mamaalaska]

What makes this exceptional is that he had a terrible chest and head cold yet still saying rather than cancel the performance!

[@fernandof.2225]

not sure it matters that much, but people write about David being sick that day and the TV Network auto tune some parts of the song without telling David about it, and when he learn about this he was very upset. The official video is just his voice.

[@davidkrutsinger5414]

David had the flu during this performance.

[@ronb6152]

He wasn't happy with his performance. Have to love the pursuit of perfection.

[@nobodyshome]

Despite his Sickness during this performance... you can bet that David was down with it ...

[@shannoncopeland4506]

@@ronb6152 I still can't fathom how he wasn't happy with it.

[@ronb6152]

I think it was the fact that the tv network added autotune post production made him think it could have been better.

[@timstackii]

You could say he was ... Down with the Sickness ...

[@IXAIAX]

His voice is so powerful

[@GaryHicks]

I get chills every damn time! Great reaction, this song will definitely get you in your feels!

[@trtarts4814]

Your reaction on the official video version was exactly like mine. I grew up with the song but the full weight of the words and meaning hit me square in the soul when i listened to Disturbed's version.

[@rebelbabeconner9064]

It gets me too... I seek out DISTURBED'S version

[@rickseymour1972]

Keep coming back to you for this and the official video reaction. Fantastic stuff. Please take a look at "Rag n Bone Man" and his songs "Human" and "Skin". British guy made it big a couple of years back but sooooo soulful.

[@chuck8571]

Thats Gods voice through David Draiman!!!

[@HoldenMagroin2]

This guy speaks the truth.. awesome reaction video

[@lindashorafa5244]

I love his voice hard or soft

[@csaadelbo]

I would love to listen to a duet or something like that with David and Floor Jansen.. That would be absolutely epic, and something I am quite sure most people that are fans of Disturbed and Nightwish would kill for.

[@richardfisher2864]

Another great review mate. You wanna do Disturbed's Down with the sickness next

[@Terri6868]

He was professionally trained as an operatic singer. This is a very good cover, powerful. Do more Shinedown “ Follow Me” alternative version. 🔥

[@Grimlock1975]

Davis was trained as a Cantor, not sure where the operatic training thing came from but I hear it a lot :)

[@Mooftress]

No doubt is Disturbed one of my favs. You should check out "The Light" by them. The official music video is so good and then throw this man's vocals on it? Unreal. Another really good vocal/song/video by them is "Prayer". So good! Oh and "Inside the Fire" but that is a rough one to watch.

[@judythompson8227]

half the fun in watching these is the reactions of the people involved...

[@audie2574]

Epic epic epic.

[@mattokeeffe3972]

Can I suggest you look into Mike Patton from Faith no More. He's been referred to as the man of a thousand voices & is one of my all time favourites. Faith no More - Ashes to Ashes

[@MykindofDemon]

This is one of those rare times I actually prefer the live version over the studio one. Stylistically he made a couple tweaks to his performance (like softening “halls”). Little things like that just put this version over the other for me.

[@karend1577]

I like both versions of the video and at Conan's. I love watching the video because it tugs at my emotions. But I actually bought the Conan version for my device because I prefer this version due to his gritty voice and the clearer drum sounds.