Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence | Singer Reacts |

[@daledubose3032]

I think knowing the original as well as many of us do, makes this version so much better. It's a different kind of appreciation.

[@kevinlangley3782]

Few people made the comment that the S&G original was a warning, and this version is the response of people not heeding that warning, 50 years later. Thought it was fitting... also that we always enjoyed listening to the original, but in Disturbeds version we hear the lyrics.

[@Dude_Slick]

@@kevinlangley3782 Are you saying you can't hear the lyrics in the original? This version makes me wanna vomit.

[@kevinprzy4539]

@@Dude_Slick the opposite for me, simon and gar's version is ass this is so much better.

[@Dude_Slick]

@@kevinprzy4539 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Yours is wrong, but you're entitled to it.

[@kevinprzy4539]

@@Dude_Slick Yours is wrong kid

[@willsmalls7761]

can you just imagine being in the audience that day and not expecting this...

[@georgelyras1978]

can you imagine that AND also knowing who they are AND heard this from them before?????????

[@petercyprian3096]

Everyone is blown away by this performance, rightfully so, and one of the most common comments I hear is "I did not expect that from a heavy metal band". My beef with that comment is this- first and foremost, they are professional MUSICIANS!! Musicians that have a preference for the heavy metal genre, but musicians to their core. What do musicians do? They make music! All kinds of music! Disturbed is a group of musicians, so do not be blown away just because you think they are just a heavy metal band. Be blown away by the sheer talent and execution- I know I was!

[@GoMetricToday]

Amen to your comment. Most musicians started out singing in other of music. David Draiman is a trained Cantor, so he pretty much got his start in a Synagogue. I had been a fan of Disturbed for years before this rendition of Sound of Silence. I'vd never been much of a metal fan, but Disturbed's type of metal I do like. This song just makes me like them even more.

[@AlastorME]

The meme came from the original version of this song, this one is a cover (the best I've found, I must say). The original one was made by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, actually that's the one that sounds on the memes. Great performance by Disturbed on this one

[@danzeladams856]

Did you know the sound of silence is a warning song?Do you know the bible in Revelation speaks about people making a (image of the beast from the sea,and that this image will be given a spirit causing those without the mark of the beast to be killed)?this image of revelation(made by humans)are the same as the neon(god)warned against in this song.According to the song people make ,bow to prayed to this neon god they made.(the image in Revelation),this is a prophetic song.

[@johnmarks5058]

Paul Simon himself thinks it's the best cover too lol.

[@chadlee8987]

David was actually sick with the flu when he did this performance and still sounds amazing

[@rayactions]

AND STILL SOUNDS AMAZING #incrediblytalented

[@Renaud.Gloglo.Blasinski]

Yeah, even knowing it, we can noly guess it come very few times, like the need of taking his breath a bit more often

[@peterseaboldt1250]

There's actually more to that story. When Conan's staff found out he was sick, they offered to auto-tune his mike for him, because they thought he wouldn't be able to hit his notes. David refused, because if given the choice, he would prefer to fail honestly than succeed artificially. They auto-tuned his mike anyway. He was really pissed when he found out. In fact, I believe he said that he would never perform on Conan's show again.

[@Zabiru-]

@@peterseaboldt1250 Yep I've heard the same. Not really an issue anymore since Conan is off the air I suppose, but either way. It's a really rude thing to do in my opinion either way though. The crowd probably would've loved it anyway, but I reckon not having people adhere to your wishes like that would feel pretty shitty.

[@pultulf2462]

you said that wrong. He was down with the sickness.

[@donaldsauer9850]

David was extremely ill with the flu when this was performed, the dude is an incredibly talented stud. Simon and Garfunkel put the song in our brains, David put it in our hearts.

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I’m sure there are 30 comments without reading any telling you how sick David was. I’ve watched 100 reactions on this song and it never fails. The guy can sing in a coma better than 90% of the singers out there.

[@mickcain2203]

A truer word was never written David Brown, but lol her comment “his voice was so pretty” lmao 🤣 no it was awesome and very powerful 👍👍👍

[@jesperbak1185]

Paul Simons reaction to this was legit: “Most of what you wrote 30 or 40 years ago is dated - that song has something else.” And he praised Disturbed's cover of the track, saying that he “liked it very much … it was accomplished very well,” and that he reached out to Disturbed's David Draiman after it was released to tell him how much he liked it

[@DunPat69]

When metal bands do songs like this you realise they are all amazing vocalists! They are better than you realise. Super talented! Disturbed music has evolved over the years to stuff much better than when they first started in my opinion.

[@linhager12]

I am an 81 year-old grandma and I love Disturbed ... this now is my favorite of all their music, but I love everything they have done ... too bad more old people like me don't appreciate all good music ... they seem to get stuck and won't listen to other stuff ... they sure are missing out... I love everything from the big bands of the 30s and 40s Old time rock and roll... not a giant fan of a lot of the music considered "folk" music.... love the big hair bands... on up to music of today. And Love Desturbed!!!!

[@joeminor15]

God Bless You, Forever Young. Music is not about age but you’re very right, too many people get stuck in one place and their minds shut down. That’s when they begin to grow old.

[@transient_one]

Written by Paul Simon in 1964. Originally performed by Simon and Garfunkel. “One of the biggest hang-ups we have today is the inability of people to communicate, not only on an intellectual level, but on an emotional level as well. So you have people unable to touch other people, unable to love other people. This is a song about the inability to communicate. It’s called, “The Sound of Silence”. - Paul Simon 1966 You can see/hear him say this before they begin their performance here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epTdp62Br7N_mLc

[@alannorris3819]

I believe Paul actually said he likes this cover better then his own original version.

[@wayneccj0710]

This is an excellent cover of Sound Of Silence. Very different feeling than the original by Simon & Garfunkel, but excellent nonetheless. My favorite Disturbed song is "The Vengeful One", & I love the official video for it.

[@graciefolden2359]

Not Sound, it's "The" Sound of Silence, sorry for coming across petty but it is a title/name.

[@peterseaboldt1250]

I prefer "The Animal."

[@LeperMessiah2]

​@@graciefolden2359wow I didn't understand that.

[@meadmaker4525]

This was such a stunning cover. If you haven't heard it already, the Pentatonix cover of this same song is amazing.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I don’t think most people understand how incredible that man’s range is.

[@molonlabe1509]

Incredible is the only way to describe it

[@urex1717]

The first time I heard Down With The Sickness, I knew we had a rare talent within our midst. That was back at the beginning of the new century. Good to see that they are still on the radar of some.

[@The_Resistance_1961]

Far and away the best cover I've heard in 63 years of life. A real pleasure to listen to a man sing so passionately and so beautifully.

[@terryreese663]

I seldom watch the show but happened to have caught this night. I felt honored to have heard this on that night. The rest of the night I was rewinding to listen to it again and again. Epic and I am glad that people are still appreciating this performance.

[@lorgrenbenirus]

No, memes came from original song by Simon and Garfunkel. This is newer then that and so far, one of the best versions of that song. Truly amazing piece.

[@Dirty_Bird]

This performance is absolutely nuts. I love seeing people react to it. I can't ever get over how good this is.

[@abigail1023]

I heard the original when it was first aired on the radio - blew us all away - and never dreamed it could be covered successfully, but I really do love this version.

[@A7xFo]

David is a formally trained opera singer. It's why he seems to have such commanding control over his large vocal range.

[@jeffwellman8347]

I think his training as a Hazzan (Synagogue Cantor) in his early years allows him to tap into a spirituality related to this song that really touches people. Their song Hold onto memories (OMV) also taps into this.

[@RelUnrelated]

David has such a clear, warm tone. And wonderful control. Such fantastic musical talent.

[@michaelbentick8029]

Hi. Michael from Australia again. When Disturbed did this cover I told my friends to check it out. They could not believe that a Metal band could turn the song into such a good song.

[@saxondark]

Best cover of this Simon & Garfunkel classic ever David Draiman's vocals are just sublime and the original music video for Disturbed's version is just brilliant too.

[@seamusderby169]

The fact he got the blessing of Simon and Garfunkel for this cover. But I knew he had this voice long before this cover happened from the last song on the first album Darkness

[@Xonslaught1]

One of my favorite Disturbd songs is The Light, it has a great message and the video gets the emotions going.

[@hansjohansson7111]

There is something extraordinary with the singers in Metal Music. In my mind you can find many of worlds best singers in Metal.

[@rayactions]

I have been learning that through this journey. Absolutely amazing musicians and vocalists!

[@mormacil]

@@rayactions Will Ramos will be fun

[@pieceofgosa]

Fun fact: the version of this song that most people think of as the original is not actually the original. So the song first appeared as an acoustic guitar duet on Simon & Garfunkel's debut album, "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M." an album that flopped so hard commercially that the group actually broke up. A couple years later the song randomly started getting some radio play in Boston & Florida (in effect, it went viral) & that led the record company to release a remixed version which included a drum track & electric instruments. That remixed version is the version that got famous & it's the version that was featured in the Dustin Hoffman movie "The Graduate". Simon & Garfunkel were never even informed that it was being remixed until the song came out & it's now arguably their most famous song (it's a toss-up between this, Bridge Over Troubled Water & The Boxer).

[@falsemcnuggethope]

I'm not sure they ever played it live like the famous version. I'm not sure I've heard the original recording but I've heard a few live recordings and I like them better than the famous version.

[@Jasper0o0]

Every time I hear this cover, it brings a tear to my eye, & get goosebumps. This version is so good, & might be one of the greatest covers of all time.

[@nancikuba42]

I love all Simon & Garfunkel's songs. The lyrics in their songs are so beautiful & Art Garfunkels voice really make you feel the song.

[@Dude_Slick]

I agree, but this version sucks

[@benjaminscott8198]

Both Simon & Garfunkel and Disturbed are two of my favorite bands. This cover was absolutely beautiful and well done. Disturbed has so many great albums and songs.

[@DekkarJr]

Love it. He's got a really powerful voice for this cover

[@ZombieJesus1987]

This one blew my mind the first time I heard it as well. I'm like you, I listened to a few Disturbed songs from the early 2000s but that was pretty much it. Speaking of Phil Collins, Disturbed does a GREAT cover of Genesis's Land of Confusion.

[@larrysims7235]

He was actually sick during this performance. Mind blowingly awesome

[@mbochum83]

He took singing lessons as a child and was an operatic baritone. He had to relearn how to sing after vocal chord surgery in the mid 2000's, and received advice from Matt Heafy of Trivium on developing his voice further in the months prior to Disturbed recording The Sound of Silence. His voice is always evolving.

[@Smeg699]

You really ought to check out Disturbed's Hold On To Memories, but keep some tissues handy, cuz it hits hard. Do the live concert version, or a double reaction of the official video followed immediately with the concert versions. Amazing song. *EDIT* Also, since I didn't see anyone else mention it, David (the lead singer) was sick as a dog when they did this performance. So much so that his band mates told him that the only way they'd let him perform is if was sitting down. And there was a very, very brief moment where the studio inserted some autotune, and he was PISSED about it.

[@citycobra5014]

Davids Voice in the Sound of Silence embraces you like arms you feel save in. You just want to tug you in with his voice and cuddle.

[@blacklitlantern]

You are jumping through all of the reaction hits! Thank you for the journey.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I found your channel today and subscribed to it today. Thanks for sharing this man's emotional voice ❤

[@davidquackenbush7920]

My favorate song of all time. Im 68 this is by far my favorate rendition.

[@kevinsmith5545]

You should definitely check out the live version duet of this with Myles Kennedy. Amazing!

[@ToddPro]

So amazing, heard David was down with the sickness that night, flu or something, love your reactions!

[@rayactions]

Hahaha LOOOOL and thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@derrickramsburg6084]

He did have the flu that night. That's why he's sitting down.

[@feudist]

The original was like a dream that haunts you throughout the day. This version is the nightmare that wakes you up in the middle of the night, sweating and unable to go back to sleep.

[@thesilencer8074]

Disturbed also did the cover of Land Of Confusion by Genesis originally sung by Phil Collins ^^.

[@blickfangercreations]

This Song is one of the best covers I ever had heared to. It makes me goosebumps ever when I hear it.

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

Absolutely moving reaction to an absolutely overwhemling cover. Thank you.

[@RubenRodriguez-qh2dx]

“IT” actually did not come from this,, lol. This is originally a Simon and Garfunkel song which came out in the late 1960s! Good luck on your channel, digging the contents so far.🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rayactions]

Hahah I was told that after and had a full on BONK moment for all of you to see hahah glad you enjoyed!

[@TaverenTech]

The greatest cover song IMO is when Marco singing for Nightwish did a tribute Nightwish version of Pink Floyd's High Hopes.... though The Warning w/ a famous guest singer did a great variation of Enter Sandman.

[@Rosannasfriend]

That’s probably my second greatest cover. This is definitely my first, what they did with the sound of silence.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Marco Hietala singing ‘High Hopes’ is an amazing cover.

[@carrybeckwith5397]

This is a cover song originally done bye Simon and Garfunkel, I love it it totally reminds me of my mom and usually brings a tear to my eye. A beautiful song, thanks for sharing

[@ericcrane3458]

I really like the artistry of the presentation. 5 parts to the song, each time adding instruments (just him and the piano, then added the guitar, then the orchestra). The lights each time lighting them up. The song and voice was amazing, but bundle that with the presentation...amazing.

[@larryclark4297]

He was just coming off of having the flu and he didn't want to disappoint this live performance nailed it Disturbed in Myles Kennedy live Houston Texas performance with the sound of silence

[@vincekemper7753]

I loved this song until I read he used auto tune even on the Conan show.

[@dumattco]

Glad you reacted to this, I was definitely going to recommend this one 🤪

[@suemoore6445]

Be sure to watch the original black and white video released in 2015. I get goosebumps! Loved the original 1964 Simon & Garfunkel. Still have the original vinyl. The video is the best cover ever.

[@donneedano3948]

Without a doubt, Draiman's voice puts metal vocalists right up there with anyone that "would dare". BTW, it's pretty awesome to see your fresh reactions as well. Some "vocal coaches" stop every 5 seconds, to talk about themselves and how THEY would sing an iconic song (OK so why hasn't anyone heard of you?). I like your take on things so far. Keep doing what you're doing :)

[@clarkd1955]

He sounds like a true man!! How strange and powerful! I thought he was going to rip my throat out. Wow.

[@pjftoo7588]

Great reaction to Disturbed's The Sound of Silence. There is a good reason it has almost a billion views combined. It is just a wonderful re-imagining of a classic pop song. The words are Paul Simon's, but this orchestration was so good it has been covered by myriad other artists. This is one the four performances that I consistently look for new reactions to. The other three that are popular reaction mainstays and just great performances are: Dimash Kudaibergen: SOS. Live, on Singer 2017, or at Slavic Bazaar(2018). Arguably the greatest male singer alive today, perhaps that has ever lived. Marcelito Pomoy: The Prayer. In the Wish Studio. Another unique singer with an amazing and unusual talent. The less research on this one the better, but he's one in a billion. Morisette Amon: Akin Ka Na Lang. Also in the Wish Studio. Another unprecedented voice, with an amazing range and a classic voice.

[@Viconius]

They also did a fantastic job on the arrangement.

[@KIRA-EL]

Oh this sound has always been in Disturbeds arsenal I can't remember quite if it's the first or second album but at the very end of one of them there's a song called "Darkness" and it's gorgeous

[@4651578]

REN..."Hi Ren" an introspection strong song...to think about. INCREDIBLE !

[@csaadelbo]

You definitely need to listen to Disturbed's song 'The Light'. That song, like many of Disturbed's other songs are amazing.

[@BigBern-et8ux]

Shinedown does an amazing acoustic cover of simple man you would like. Powerful vocals.

[@juliechurley2716]

He has a sort of rounded resonance that reaches right into your soul

[@danszza]

Now that you heard of Myles Kennedy from Alter Brige, you MUST check the version of this song with him! It's mind blowing! Cheers from 🇧🇷💚

[@pfineyut]

This is my hands down favorite version of Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence". If you are just starting on your Reactions journey, check out John Farnham singing "You're the Voice" and his version of the Beatle's "Help" and then there is Home Free singing "Man of Constant Sorrow" 😁😁😁

[@NomN83]

imagine seeing u react to pentatonix doing "sound of silence" its love!

[@timothytaylor5632]

Very good reaction you could tell you enjoyed and loved every minute of that

[@elm6944]

So Dark and Juicey!! Haunting me to chills!!!

[@mpainter22]

Metal and rock singers are amongst the most skilled vocalists you will ever hear, Floor Jansen, Simone Simon's, David Draiman, Myles Kennedy, Corey Taylor the list just goes on, most of them would blow the pop princes and princesses into the middle of next week, if you want genuine vocal talent in a more mainstream setting then rock and metal is where you go

[@valksyvalksington6155]

So happy you did this live version and not the video. Videos can be fun and all but to see what singers can really do it has to be live if possible/available (bearing in mind things like copyright blocks).

[@danielbritton8588]

I love the trail off of the vocal effects right at the very end more than anything.

[@cydrych]

Since everyone else has commented on his training and voice I’ll point out that he doesn’t have facial piercings, those are jewelry attached to facial hair. Great reaction.

[@rayactions]

They are!? Interesting! Thank you for letting me know 🫂

[@TheLadymiss22]

@@rayactions They are piercings, called double labret.

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

Best performance in Conan history, in my opinion

[@joelbouchey]

If you go back to their second album there is a song at the end called Darkness that was the only time, until this cover, that David had done a ballad with the band. It’s a highly underrated song.

[@helio.g8384]

Sweet dear...It Was Amazing, Incredible This Singer IS... speechless super gorgeous...congrats 4 This. 😉😄😘👏👏👏

[@joemummerth8340]

this is an old song ! first time I heard the song was in 1964 . I was 7 years old , even at that age I knew a good song when I heard one , and while I loved the original , I also love this version , simon and garfunkle who did the original loved this cover ! there `s nothing more you can say ! it like the original is a work of art !

[@samvakarian]

Something I love that I remember reading somewhere that the original was a warning and the cover is the aftermath. That's not the exact quote but it was more or less that.

[@JMulvy]

Funny thing, the mom in Monsters, Inc. was my mother to a T. She grew up int he 50s and 60s and was a big fan of classic rock and the king, Elvis. However, My older sister got her into hair metal like Poison and Motley Crue, my older brother got her into thrash metal like old school Metallica and Megadeth, and I got her into nu/death/black metal like Slipknot, Dimmu Borgir or Cradle of Filth. So when we would get in her car we got to choose the music and she would "beat-bop" along to it, her words. She is now in her 60s and she still listens to the music her kids got her interested in.

[@vinhphan4753]

That’s one powerful voice love this version

[@robertbidzinski5988]

Absolutely amazing performance , David has a very unique voice🤪

[@rayactions]

Absolutely!

[@daven4297]

As a child, thanks to my mother, I listened to this song sung by Simon and Gafunkel and I always liked this song. I heard this performance a few years ago. And in my humble opinion, it is much better than the original, which is also delicious. Here it is a growing tension from the first notes. A wonderful voice... And a very eloquent title... Great song, brilliant performance. Unfortunately, this song will always be associated with the events of a few years ago, when during a WOSP concert, the mayor of Gdańsk was murdered on stage. This song performed by Disturbed was a tribute from the city's citizens to the president of Gdańsk. Great great song. Mind-blowing!!! PS. Sorry for my English :)

[@wickedPrints3256]

Stupify is my first love from this band. The lead singer wrote it about the racism he faced for dating a Latino girl. He's Jewish and I believe he lived in Israel as a child. Amazing vocalist! Amazing band as well. The guitarist is highly under rated. His solos give me chills.

[@rickwelch8464]

Love that one. My theme song from them is Divide. If you haven't given it a listen yet, go for it.

[@lucabaracuda987]

this guy was sick during this performance .... KUDOS !

[@terrywags982]

David was feeling ill during this performance and he still killed it ! Fucking awesome

[@kingmrhands]

I can only imagine how much his throat hurt after this with the flu

[@ianscott6265]

David of Disturbed, He was full of flu that night on Conan! but still producing a masterful performance! You have to get the lyrics and watch the official video, (another masterpiece) to be on your own and play a couple of times, as it brings out emotions from your subconscious, that I couldn’t tell anyone, yet this beautiful version, has done that, not in a bad way but that’s how this masterpiece of a video and the Disturbed, which I will say now, is the best cover, ever, that can make me think, also produce tears about things I should of done earlier in life, Creating tears which is fine. Get the lyrics and official video, shut the door and play and watch. Stupendous!! Ian from U.K. ❤ 25/10/23

[@danskeeloNotHacked]

David actually got vocal training after thier first album. Just saw them again this last weekend and they've only gotten better. 🍻

[@rapidthrash1964]

Danny (on the piano here) was the one to suggest that this cover be done in the style here (orchestral). There’s a video where David Draiman talks about it

[@tylerbuckley4661]

Paul Simon loved this rendition that he put it on his home page

[@fredwilson2771]

They did a amazing job with this remake of the original

[@007chinochef]

Hey beautyfull!!! This is an amazing cover. Good reaction

[@dylanholmgren2660]

Disturb did this song so much justice from the original

[@TheGhostGuitars]

Simon & Garfunkle's Sound of Silence from the 60s. 😉😁

[@jta1973]

Fantastic live band! If you get the chance to see 'em on the road, do so. 🍻

[@mackowalk2456]

Disturbed has many great songs and my favorite one is Hold On To Memories. Still if some people want something else Down With The Sickness, Vangeful One and any other is great too. 😉Great reaction! 😃

[@TitanWrangler]

Hey I know you like Geoff Castellucci, and I just figured I’d drop this comment and let you know that he did a cover of this song, too. I’ve heard the different covers described as: Original: a polite warning Disturbed: anger that they’re still not listening Castellucci: grief of the continued silence Disturbed’s cover is amazing… but Castellucci’s cover is my favorite (personal opinion). Made me cry.

[@SJamesGill88]

His voice goes from warm butter across bread to a fucking canon in this cover and it's glorious

[@vesavuorinen187]

*pause* "is that where this came from?" the soda i was trying to have came out of my nose thanks alot lol

[@Rick-y4m8g]

Everybody forgets about Simon & Garfunkel.They're the ones that wrote the song and it is great by them and by disturbed

[@OregonOutdoorAdventures]

Hello, saw this and this is one of my favorite songs out.. if you have time go watch their music video for this song the imagery that go along with his beautiful voice just makes you feel every thing

[@BearBeard]

this verion always make me cry , its really good