First REACTION to " Metal Music " Disturbed ( The Sound Of Silence )

[@LayedBakDFR]

Here’s the link to the Patreon for request and Merch discount 🔥🔥🤘🏽-> patreon.com/Layedbakdfr ‪

[@lemonfridge4192]

Bruh listen to dooms soundtrack trust me it’s amazing

[@alfiejasper4512]

Yo bro can u do ksi Houdini please it's his new song

[@johnfoster4485]

My dude. Keep up the good work. You inspire me to drink more water and to be a better person. I wanna shake your hand one day. Well elbow bump bc of the RONA. My favorite bonest reactor. No sugar coating.

[@ScarBrxke]

My reaction suggestion is Nas & Damian Marley- patience Please.

[@johnfoster4485]

Have you do e EMINEM-Dejavu? Or bad wolves- Zombie? Cover

[@brandi1719]

I've seen David Draiman sing live, he sounds just like you hear here. The man is a true vocalist. Sure raw, passionate, power. Just ❤

[@bellememorie]

He definitely does! 🙂

[@ritchiekhawbung248]

Ur right Brandi

[@kzlandscaper4423]

I agree 💯

[@leebeckley2817]

It would be amazing to hear him live he’s one of the few that I would actually meet

[@jayson701]

I saw them a couple hours before I saw Metallica. Disturbed blew them out of the water. Great show

[@scottmorris9498]

“Heavy metal singers can’t sing”........ David Draiman, “hold my beer”...... Amazing!!!!!

[@mlong1958]

Probably the only heavy metal singer to be trained as a Cantor.

[@The-LordLego]

@@mlong1958 that's because you probably haven't heard corey taylor singing. React to vermilion pt2 and talk me later. He has great vocals

[@lenospre]

Idk man I feel like heavy metal singers have the best voices out there imo

[@MoritzGe0106]

@@mlong1958 ever heard of Hansi Kürsch? He is a great singer and also from a metal band. So in my opinion most singers from metal bands are really great.

[@onwardtowaffles]

@@MoritzGe0106 Hansi is a bloody deity. He manages to sound like a dozen people even live.

[@jayc9345]

The one time he legit could've turned the volume up without any consequences lol

[@therealestmcc0y]

I was thinking that. Lol

[@Peterisheree]

My exact thought when he turned it down lol

[@dustindiaz9493]

He is already plavob by metal

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Honestly that’s kinda sad that he missed the opportunity lol

[@StephanieDavis-vs3mc]

The respect and quiet during this song was unreal. He rocked his entire concert, but when he stepped up to sing this, everyone stopped, no more talking, and listened to his raw beauty. This man can scream rock, and then turn around and sing this. Real artistry and real music. Hands down, one of the best bands I’ve seen.

[@h.s.6269]

It truly shows the beauty within people when you see reactions like that within a crowd.

[@thesmalltowngamer7503]

The lead Singer, is a Classically trained singer which allows him to do some things that some normal rock and metal singers cant do, which is why he's so great with Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence"

[@lukebaldwin3335]

He is a tener

[@behappy9184]

but live it sounds bullshit

[@linkinkrap462]

@@behappy9184 no, no, no, it's alright. You go sing it, I know you can :)

[@staceymenheart8353]

@@behappy9184 you listen to him sing on Conan doing this song he sounds exactly the same and I saw him in concert he doesn't sound bad at all I think you're going to be in the minority here

[@nathand.2670]

@@behappy9184 not true at all

[@mikejohnson3574]

A few facts about David Draiman, Disturbed, and this song in general: -David (the singer) is classically trained in opera. That's why he sounds like a fucking angel. He is also the most mellow, humble guy you'll ever meet. -This song was originally written and performed by Simon and Garfunkel in 1966. Paul Simon went on record to say that he absolutely loved Disturbed's cover. -The Sound of Silence is about indifference, intolerance, and antipathy of people in general. It's first version (acoustic) on Simon and Garfunkel's debut album did poorly, but it was remixed into it's current version (electric guitar, drums, ect) and it became the number 1 single overnight. -Disturbed's songs fall into the Heavy Metal genre, and typically cover themes such as loss, struggles with drug addiction and depression, and civil rights. A good example of the latter would be Ten Thousand Fists.

[@CarwynAndrews]

Just one slight edit, Simon and Garfunkel released this song in 1964

[@dlsdyer9071]

@Matt B Thanks for the info.

[@dlsdyer9071]

Interesting how people go back to the original intent of S&G. Many artists make changes to a cover some even turn the meaning on its ear. The question is what is the group Disturbed saying with this song? Comments?

[@donnabearden5017]

Mike Johnson, I agree totally. David is such a nice guy. He is just a beautiful human being. I love to listen to him talk. If his children take after him, it will be angelic. For me, this version is like David is touching my soul. A beautiful song.

[@lancesleftnut]

@@dlsdyer9071 I've always thought that if Simon and Garfunkel's version is a warning about societies various faults, Disturbed's version is anger at doing nothing to mitigate those faults.

[@randomkid9911]

I won't lie, this song gives me violent chills everytime also thank you guys for the amount of likes, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! I hope yall have an amazing day/night

[@apexxlegendayontt5950]

I get scared of myself.

[@02mp9696]

Everytime

[@orchidsrising7910]

RandomKid Me too. I feel a feverish still chill and stand in awe

[@mrscop]

Only when this guy sings it tho.

[@02mp9696]

@@mrscop true, 👌

[@xanderevans2051]

Am I the only person who gets teary eyed listening to this song?

[@marcusboi7356]

Literally have goosebumps the whole songs

[@johnberserk1323]

Meus olhos todas as vezes que escuto essa musica

[@juliedelaney4612]

The song brings me to tears really does because so powerful and everything he put into that and to be brave enough to take on a song that's legendary by Paul Simon and herbal Garfunkel I don't know the other guy's name but it's powerful it had a meaning and he had to have a lot of balls to do that because she's taking on a Legends song that was completely back in the day that the cat's ass and he redid it perfectly if not better

[@donaldbrown7237]

If you want to know if someone is cold hearted as hell or are only a taker watch them watch this song message of humanity and then you will know

[@danbalkey2580]

Nope every time

[@ryuknightofflame]

I'll be real. When I first heard this cover I got goosebumps and a tear in the eye. There's a gentle power in this song that is quite frankly lacking in most music today.

[@TheShadowPhantom1]

To quote the young'uns: it hits different.

[@lawrencesilver4661]

I spent the whole video saying wow. It moved me.

[@jesusg853]

@@TheShadowPhantom1 that was funny 😭😭😂😂

[@gowdsake7103]

Agreed singing talent is swamped by production and over singing

[@Cvillain626]

Love it but I kinda wish they went full-on "Disturbed" for the final angry verse

[@TrailofBen]

Now try ... Down with the sickness. Edit: my first comment to get 2k likes Ohhh...wah...ah..ah..ah

[@theunknownanomaly5006]

Ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah!

[@quieness]

HAHAHA

[@ninadavis9529]

Don't turn the volume up on that one lol

[@gabrieldiaz4384]

@@ninadavis9529 Nah turn it all the way up!!

[@460EFI]

@@ninadavis9529, you're wrong if you do anything BUT turn it up to 11.

[@thrash_0389]

This dude said David Drahman looks like Howie Mandel 😭😭😭 💀

[@thedawson8030]

Came here to say this

[@chrislj9711]

Fucking right!!! LMAO

[@DareBrad]

Loudwire has an article titled rockstar celebrity look likes and David Draiman is actually compared to Howie Mandell

[@daciajcksn]

Can't breathe 😂😂😂😂💀

[@MykDeck]

Once he said it I couldn't unsee it, you know?

[@aprilleerose]

Garfunkel once summed up the song’s meaning as “the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other.”

[@mjvdg4194]

“I’m scarred and waiting for the song to scare me.” Who hurt this man?

[@StephanAlberts]

I think it was System of a Down

[@snoowens8165]

Stephan Alberts it was definitely System of a Down 😂

[@mjvdg4194]

Hahaha

[@SuperGuitarMaster69]

He hasn't been scared until he's done Jinjer Pisces...

[@abdulelahalshamrani5488]

Daron Malakian from SOAD scared the shit out of him!!!

[@BassProHunter14]

When he gets to "and the people bowed and prayed", it never fails to give me chills on the back of my neck and arms. This song is so powerful, especially with what's happening now.

[@donnabearden5017]

Bassprohunter, it's like he's touching your soul. I love this version !! It's really beautiful, and I get chills each time I listen to it.

[@shawnwarnke4860]

To the neon gods they made!!!

[@amandahighmoor9410]

It's starts there for me... Then builds and peaks at 'to the neon god they made' goosebumps, utterly breathtaking

[@ekselentofficial]

Goosebumps every single time I hear this song

[@imdarthhater6333]

dhenandyrh4 dawg same

[@ranrog350]

“Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence?It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia University. During freshman orientation, Art met a student from Buffalo named Sandy Greenberg, and they immediately bonded over their shared passion for literature and music. Art and Sandy became roommates and best friends. With the idealism of youth, they promised to be there for each other no matter what.Soon after starting college, Sandy was struck by tragedy. His vision became blurry and although doctors diagnosed it as temporary conjunctivitis, the problem grew worse. Finally after seeing a specialist, Sandy received the devastating news that severe glaucoma was destroying his optic nerves. The young man with such a bright future would soon be completely blind.Sandy was devastated and fell into a deep depression. He gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved back to Buffalo, where he worried about being a burden to his financially-struggling family. Consumed with shame and fear, Sandy cut off contact with his old friends, refusing to answer letters or return phone calls. Then suddenly, to Sandy’s shock, his buddy Art showed up at the front door. He was not going to allow his best friend to give up on life, so he bought a ticket and flew up to Buffalo unannounced. Art convinced Sandy to give college another go, and promised that he would be right by his side to make sure he didn’t fall - literally or figuratively.Art kept his promise, faithfully escorting Sandy around campus and effectively serving as his eyes. It was important to Art that even though Sandy had been plunged into a world of darkness, he should never feel alone. Art actually started calling himself “Darkness” to demonstrate his empathy with his friend. He’d say things like, “Darkness is going to read to you now.” Art organized his life around helping Sandy.One day, Art was guiding Sandy through crowded Grand Central Station when he suddenly said he had to go and left his friend alone and petrified. Sandy stumbled, bumped into people, and fell, cutting a gash in his shin. After a couple of hellish hours, Sandy finally got on the right subway train. After exiting the station at 116th street, Sandy bumped into someone who quickly apologized - and Sandy immediately recognized Art’s voice! Turned out his trusty friend had followed him the whole way home, making sure he was safe and giving him the priceless gift of independence. Sandy later said, “That moment was the spark that caused me to live a completely different life, without fear, without doubt. For that I am tremendously grateful to my friend.”Sandy graduated from Columbia and then earned graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He married his high school sweetheart and became an extremely successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. While at Oxford, Sandy got a call from Art. This time Art was the one who needed help. He’d formed a folk rock duo with his high school pal Paul Simon, and they desperately needed $400 to record their first album. Sandy and his wife Sue had literally $404 in their bank account, but without hesitation Sandy gave his old friend what he needed.Art and Paul's first album was not a success, but one of the songs, The Sounds of Silence, became a #1 hit a year later. The opening line echoed the way Sandy always greeted Art. Simon & Garfunkel went on to become one of the most beloved musical acts in history.The two Columbia graduates, each of whom has added so much to the world in his own way, are still best friends. Art Garfunkel said that when he became friends with Sandy, “my real life emerged. I became a better guy in my own eyes, and began to see who I was - somebody who gives to a friend.” Sandy describes himself as “the luckiest man in the world.”Adapted from Sandy Greenberg’s memoir: “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: How Daring Dreams and Unyielding Friendship Turned One Man’s Blindness into an Extraordinary Vision for Life." 8You and 7 others 5 Comments 1 Share Love Comment Share

[@xdxfire368]

Paragraph Andy

[@figuresk8r08]

I love the original and this as well

[@stevious7278]

This man is channeling the anger, angst and anguish of a world that didn't listen and learn from the original version, released in the 60's. The planet is now reaping what we sowed with our greed and selfishness....silence.... A tour de force. I am a man who doesn't usually cry, but this song gets my cheeks wet every time. If it doesn't leave you drained and shaken to your soul, then you are a robot. Peace.

[@delilahduckett7448]

Well said

[@painhurtssometimes2185]

Great comment but “gets my cheeks wet” was probably not the best phrase to use for crying my guy 😂

[@stevious7278]

@@painhurtssometimes2185 Sorry; but I have no influence on what imagery appears in your head, mate. 😁

[@destinnavarro2564]

Respectfully, Ayo

[@amandamillican8731]

Exactly

[@lazygamer2156]

Post Traumatic Metal Syndrome: Commonly affects headphone users, the only solution to combat this is to keep your volume down and stay alert!

[@cloutogelevatedtv9000]

No. Edit: MetalHead Syndrome; constantly keeping your volume up loudly and ot flinching at any noise due to countless hours of metal listened too.

[@lowly.8776]

@@cloutogelevatedtv9000 i'd prefer deathstep for "aggresiveness" i turn that shit allll the way up.

[@meganlodon]

The original was a warning, but Disturbed's cover is anger when the warning was not heeded.

[@meganlodon]

@Ginger Berry Perhaps, but that is not the only interpretation.

[@miguelcornelio1412]

@Ginger Berry pretty sure simon said it was about technology distancing people.

[@TreBischof]

Spot on

[@meganlodon]

@@miguelcornelio1412 Yeah. That's what I've always thought was the true meaning.

[@donaldmumaw]

Take headed of

[@mycroft16]

This guy's voice... DAMN. His voice is spine tingling. Able to force that raw power of metal without being harsh... it's so good.

[@az_street_walker4181]

I love how he learned his lesson “I ain’t gonna turn it up”.... “might just turn it down” Edit: thanks for the likes! I ain’t ever get this type of reaction🤣🤣

[@AuraRift]

This man been straight scarred lmao XD

[@euanjones7117]

Foo Fighters have terrified him

[@drew10981]

Only took him 9 or 15 times before he learned that lesson. Lol

[@justinresnick7211]

Okay LAYEDBACK I’ve been apart of the fire squad for sometime now. Love your reviews, so I’m going to finally throw out some recommendations. For metal? I would recommend ice nine kills- “ stabbing in the dark” or “Tess-Timony” .... and you already listened to my boy NF

[@mihalypeti]

and its been the one time where the song didnt turn crazy

[@Gandorhar]

In my opinion one of the strongest lines in the song is: "People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening,people writing songs that voices never share and no one dared disturbe the sound of silence." You just have to let that sink in for a while.

[@602jesse]

David's vocals are no joke. As a metal "vocalist" it's hard to hit range and that nasty tone he has is great.

[@tanner157]

he is a trained opera singer

[@hankvoight3326]

Tanner he wasn’t quite trained as a opera singer. The actual term “Hazzan,” which is one in the Jewish community who is trained in vocal arts to lead his or her congregation in prayer; quite similar to a cantor in Christianity

[@detestor420]

J H disturbed is NOT FUCKING METAL You plebs

[@hankvoight3326]

Detestor 420 ahhhhhh yes. There’s the black metal elitist that was missing from this thread

[@Derek.Joseph]

And his growl, damn he can sing better than 99% of what they play on the radio.

[@vsma70]

Probably one of he best vocalists of our time. The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel might be one of the best pieces of music of written. Disturbed did it all justice.

[@nobodysadvocate]

>First REACTION to "Metal Music" >Not even one of their metal songs Good funny right there.

[@ozzyisdrunk]

I mean this is the softest and heavier song lol

[@nikhilsherawat5435]

their decandence song is fucking awesome

[@golfencrucible1074]

Nobody's Advocate also not even their song lmao

[@kimwatchesstuff]

See this a lot on KZbin. lol

[@nobodysadvocate]

@Hope Huff Oh yeah, naturally, I was just pointing out the odd title.

[@Lb_Collects]

Wonder if he understands how amazing those lyrics actually are. One of the best songs ever written, period.

[@KarleeP17]

Lasciel right. I’m like does he really appreciate it or ??

[@daphned.7489]

AGREED 100%

[@martjjn1]

I'm also amazed people don't know this Song is originally from Simon and Garfunkel. I'm 29 but grew up to my parents listening to the song. Love this new adaption of it.

[@ivy_galactic]

Me: (Has heard this song before... multiple times..) Also me: *Chills the entire song**😅

[@marahbaker8615]

Every. DAMN. Time... it's an emotional experience every time.

[@ursulaturner7980]

Yassss!!!

[@jenniferballinger4350]

This is a prophetic song written in 1963 about television and separation of people. It's now in full swing that's why it's this powerful. We are living the sound of silence. Always loved this song. It's absolutely beautiful

[@jenhuffine7030]

This is one of the most beautiful vocals out there, he’s classically trained.

[@jaybahamut1]

Howie Mandel

[@detestor420]

Jen Huffine haha haha He is fucking terrible. They destroyed this song.

[@william8516]

Detestor 420 your literally the only person who thinks like that

[@unitedpundit7023]

Detestor 420 this is better than the original

[@13Tyres]

United pundit like fuck it is!!

[@TheMMADad]

I love how the song written so long ago by Simon and Garfunkel has lyrics that so perfectly reflect society today. Talking about how “people talk without speaking”(texting), “people hear without listening” (fast paced living in one ear and out the other and don’t pay attention) “And the people bowed and scraped, to the neon God they made” (people being so attached to cellphones, tablets, etc.) And then for disturbed to so masterfully capture the emotion of the track. Amazing vocals and visuals. One of my favorite ever covers.

[@Cripplified]

Paul Simon said in an interview that he prefers Disturbed's version to his own.

[@TheEpic22]

The MMA Dad You’re kind of depressing the much deeper meaning of the words

[@TheMMADad]

TheEpic22 I was not intending it to be taken that way. I was only pointing out how I love how the song has the ability to have today’s times and issues applied to the song written before we had all of this. I know that Garfunkel has a deeper meaning as had a deeper meaning as he actually stated in an interview "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other." I just always find it amazing when songs can be interpreted by different generations and applied to that generations particular time. Much respect for pointing out it is a deeper meaning just wanted to let you know that my intent was not to depress anything.

[@mylobage]

History repeats.

[@Jedi4Life-u5y]

Great reaction! I have a different view. Every artist's work is affected by the time/era that they live in and their work is often a reflection of that era (btw, when it comes to music, I'm talking about real music, not the bubble-gum crap created in a record executive's studio and pumped out to a generation of intellectual zombies). Paul Simon wrote this song during the 1960's, an era known for social upheaval, the questioning of traditional values and norms by the youth and the creation of the counter-culture. One institution that started facing a lot of questions was the government. The 50's were over and so too were people's blind acceptance of whatever the government said was the 'truth'. For the first time, people started openly questioning and protesting their government's decisions about everything from Civil Rights to the Vietnam War and everything in between. I believe Paul Simon wrote this song as a warning to people to not remain silent when it came to questioning their government's decisions and their motives for those decisions, reminding everyone that, in a democracy, we are the ultimate check on a government running amok with power. As powerful as the words are, they were presented in a folk-song. Again, I believe this was the result of the era within which the song was created. The 'Flower Children' of the 60's believed love could conquer all and, to that end, there is no need to scream out a social message. It would be counter-productive, in that era, to present such a message in an angry way. The song explained what the stakes were and then warned us to keep our guard up and be ready to make some noise. Fast forward 50 years and it seems apparent that we did not heed the warning. Along comes Disturbed with a whole new take on this classic. The message is the same but the feel is very different. It's one of anger and frustration at all of us for not having heeded the original warning. As the song builds to it's climax, you can feel Draiman's combination of anger, pain and frustration at our failure as he seems to be telling us that we, through our silence, are responsible for the world that we now live in. However, this message does also come with a sliver of hope. The hope is that we can change things. We were the ones who made this mess so we should be the ones to clean it up. Step up, be heard and do your part to make the world a better place. It is the sort of mentality and outlook on life that seems to be inspiring millions of young people around the world to unite in organizing major, world-wide, protests for everything from gun-violence to climate change. This generation is using the tech to instantly organize massive protests around the world. In doing, so they are not only showing the way to older generations like mine, they might actually be living up to the challenge Paul Simon, and later Disturbed, gave all of us. My two cents, any way.

[@stephy2032]

This version of the song is by far the best, actual chills when this man sings!

[@rileyganger4217]

No it’s not the original will always be the best and disturbed also said that Simon and Garfunkel’s original was better

[@stephy2032]

@@rileyganger4217 Well that's your opinion. I think its the best one so we will just have to agree to disagree.

[@Mdsh004]

I think the one performance Disturbed did of this song on Conan was better then they’re video

[@Foetoid2k6]

Riley Ganger My father is 3 months away from being 70 and doesnt listen to metal. He’s worked in the music industry for over 40 years, has his own recording studio, has worked with dozens of international acts. And he’s happy to recognise that the Disturbed version is the best.

[@franisthebest1234]

I disagree. The original is always a classic and the way they harmonise together gives me chills every time , it’s really haunting and although this is good , it doesn’t really hold a candle 🕯.

[@kaydenwilliams7971]

Legitimately one of the most beautiful well put together renditions of this song ever created.

[@Caildyn]

It's a Cover. One that one of the original artists was absolutely stunned by. In case you want to compare, listen to "Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. Disturbed made a completely different song out of this evergreen and i'm STILL happily singing it loud, proud and off tune when it plays in the radio.

[@johncarlovarias3806]

I agree with you my friend.. there's no dull moment in the song, such a perfect song, with such perfect melody and voice.. the arrangement? Ugh speechless.. i can listen to this song for thousands of years (exag)..

[@samiecags5412]

I agree with the loud, peoud and off tune. Lol. Cheers buddy. Its good to actually know im not alone in this world. Hahaha

[@amymbeauty8765]

True. This is a case where I love BOTH versions because even though its the same song, they evoke two totally different feelings!

[@neobushidaro]

Boss you ever heard the original? Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

[@dun_did_its420]

I personally feel and think Disturbed sang it better.

[@jacobgriffin3579]

Dun_did_ its So do Simon and Garfunkel lol

[@89ludeawakening1]

Simon & Garfunkel's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is rage because the warning was ignored.

[@zedgeyrigby1504]

Dun_did_ its I like em both equally but in different ways. I’ll listen to a different version depending on how I feel

[@TheRealKSmith]

@@jacobgriffin3579 really?

[@lukeslayer]

PLEASE go back and listen to it on a LOUD volume it's extremely powerful and beautiful man. I was bummed you couldnt immerse yourself in it cause you were worried about them coming out hard.

[@emmacoombs8681]

Totally agree!

[@lisabuss8260]

Video real came across my feed of a short of this review during which, I got chills all over again. So I did a long search to find the full length review. I was sobbing. It's so beautifully sad and reminds me for the last five years through which we have suffered.

[@elenadejesus7489]

When Simon and Garfunckle sang this song, it was a warning of things present at that time. Now with David singing it, with his tone and powerful "anger voice" it reflects that we truly are in the end times. May GOD save us all because rich or poor, it won't matter. We along with GOD'S creatures will become extinct. Hey people... please have love and empathy for others. Don't allow evil. We are supposed to be the caretakers and we are failing. This song is powerful and the singer has the power in his voice that brings it out.

[@davidread1987]

I’m not a metal fan AT ALL, but the way Disturbed does this is amazing

[@seakelp15]

Because it’s a ballad, it’s not metal in the least bit.

[@BaileyBaratheon]

This song was a way of showing non metal fans that metal artists are talented as fuck. And even though it's not your preferred genre, credit where credit is due and talent can be appreciated

[@davidread1987]

Psychedelicqat Yeah, I know. Disturbed is a Metal Band though.

[@Metalclown22]

@@BaileyBaratheon 100%

[@Metalclown22]

what alot of people that dont listen to metal down understand is that to us who love it its just as beautiful as any other music.. no matter what is sounds like, and so so deep compared to alot of other genres

[@vasilracheff8131]

LayedBak: *pauses the video* Me: YOU DON'T DO THAT WITH THIS MASTERPIECE, MAAAAAAAN!

[@mike_majora]

I know! I've been on a "Disturbed, Sound of Silence" reaction marathon, and this one has way more pauses than any of the others have!

[@GullibleTarget]

@@mike_majora more ads.... I hate reactors who pause 5 times in one song. I prefer it when they listen and react at the same time Maybe pause once and then talk about what they think AFTER the song is over

[@rubydykes6959]

Yes! I was like what are you doing??? You listen to this! Lol

[@MLthegreat]

I would much rather them pause it and talk about how they feel rather than talk about how they feel as the song keeps playing and then they miss out on some good parts of the song.

[@diana3599]

this is his reaction. nothing wrong with it..

[@villaincorp7728]

viewer: "this guy looks like Howie Mandell..." ... David Drahman: "Here, Hold my... OH-Wha-ah-ah-ah!!!!"

[@toxicheart8507]

One thing that says a lot is that Paul Simon loves and appreciates this cover of his song, and had even stated that Disturbed’s live cover of the song was a “really powerful performance”. And, it wasn’t just simply because his song was being covered, for this song was covered by someone else, and Simon wasn't really all that kicking on it. My own takeaway, when I first heard the cover -back when it was first released- I absolutely loved it, and thought it was the best cover version of this song. Even after all these years later, and having heard a bunch of other covers of this song, I still believe that Disturbed’s cover is the best one done of it, and still absolutely love it.

[@kirstyfoxley2443]

This song was played at my friend's funeral 2 years ago. Hacking into the schools Internet made us friends, our love for Disterbed made us an unbreakable duo. Sadly cancer took his away from all of us who loved him. I'm glad you liked this amazing cover they done, but I agree with others, try down with the sickness 😉.

[@cyngrant6564]

This rendition makes you listen to every word of the ingenius lyrics. David's voice is like there is both an angel and a demon inside him. His voice is super controlled and rich with vibrant tones and guttural growls, but it is also the visuals that make the video as compelling as it is. Even the lighting tells a story. It is now one of my favorite songs and, the more I hear it, the more depth I get out of it.

[@perinukehorse9464]

You know how songs have that one line that gives you chills? That's this whole song.

[@tracef195]

His voice is just amazing. I love how the song grows in intensity. Just beautiful.

[@kck9742]

David Draiman is an incredible vocalist.

[@jbbizzle828]

When I die, I want this song played at my wake. As an aspie and introverted guy, this does resonate with me. It's so deep and powerful that I know what it's like to be taken for granted, ignored, disrespected, and underestimated. No shit !

[@jcoop0008]

david draiman is a vocal legend, honestly he could sing any song and i’d probably be a fan

[@mrx1333]

Just love this song! Always brings me tears because of his voice and instruments playing. One of their best songs ever! Chills for sure!

[@MrBenaking1]

Anyone else get goosebumps and chills everytime they listen to this song?

[@sadfaery]

Every single time. Such an incredible cover of an already great song.

[@aaronw2k8]

Goosebumps and pure euphoria.

[@danguhzone5130]

Every. Single. Time.

[@andreasencio3184]

Yo we straight up gave Him ptsd to any rock music 😂

[@JamesSmith-ky3uk]

straight fire song, and his vocals are so crazy.

[@Grail49]

Dave is easily one of the greatest vocalists of our time.

[@RyanNicho1989]

Gravewalker49 he good but not that good

[@oxXxJMExXxo]

I love watching people experience this song for the first time. This song builds the tension to “neon god they made.” Great reaction!

[@leapatterson2014]

I believe the live version on Conan is amazing especially since he was sick. It moved Paul Simon to tears.

[@aprilleerose]

My favorite live performance of all time.

[@jeremyc9593]

Wasn't completely live. It was recorded in a different studio, and who knows if it was the first take or not.

[@ShiftingSkys]

They talking about conan

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

The Conan performance has already been debunked, heavy auto tune

[@whynotace1495]

this is such an old song, how have you not heard it yet? its even in memes, its litterally EVERYWHERE.

[@gabrielerando7795]

This is a cover

[@VESSEL105]

@@gabrielerando7795 He's talking about the original.

[@va4114]

Gabriele Rando that’s so unrelated to his comment

[@yobabyyobabyyo]

Disturbed is my favorite band. So much diversity, excellent covers, his voice is so versatile... You need to hear more of their music

[@yaduhyaduh]

I can respect the hesitation to stand behind such a deep song. This song is not light-hearted vibes but it is so relevant in 2024. It's crazy to think it was originally released in '65 but I can't get this cover out of my head

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

one of the most beautifully haunting covers ever made.

[@ogxzslayerjames9331]

Deal Or No Deal is the game show, Howie Mandel is who you were thinking of.

[@PiousSlayer]

There's also the cab show with a different bald host, forgot his name and the name of the show.

[@hankvoight3326]

Ben Bailey

[@Nightwatchman53]

Maybe Michael Chiklis from The Shield..

[@shadowmage9655]

The first time I saw Howie I thought what was David Draiman doing on America's Got Talent xD

[@MickeyJaymz]

It's refreshing to hear the youth analyze the old. I was 3 feet tall when I first heard this song and I thought folk music was for hippies. This is an exciting cover of a beautiful song. Metal meets folk, wow, who knew? "There is nothing new under the sun".

[@overlord4327]

Your channel is just so good to watch. By far one of the best. You have great screen presence, and really command the video. Thx for all your hard work. Much appreciated.

[@JohnnyBravo-ub1jk]

Now you HAVE to react to Down With the Sickness by Disturbed! Someone gotta suggest it in his Pateron!! 😂

[@myfatazkitchen3407]

Disturbed got the most epic of praise when Simon said in an interview that they could not have done it better.

[@Pinkfan112173]

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this song I cry every single time. It's just so haunting and true, especially now.

[@jenniferballinger4350]

This song was talking about television in the sixties. Parents not paying attention to kids, zoned out. Paul had no idea how prophetic is was. We are now talking without speaking, staring at the neon light we made our God. We were warned and we are now in the sound of silence. Just look at me now, talking speaking without speaking... Truly prophetic

[@baphomet6135]

You should check out "The Vengeful One" by disturbed

[@thelionsden6736]

Sicarii yesssssss

[@noslende]

"Inside the fire" would be another one, but then again that might freak him out though, the video is quite brutal.

[@RaZhOdKaaaa]

Lmao yeah The Vengeful One is a masterpiece

[@CurtMortis]

This is the result of being classically trained, two decades of singing practice, and weeks or months of practice for this one song.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

I love how so many people go "No! Dave doesn't look like Howie" Which is hilarious as no one ever mentioned Howie Mandel yet *EVERYONE* knew exactly who he meant... Occams Razor would suggest Dave does look a bit like Howie.

[@elecjack1]

Well, to be fair, there is only one well-known person he could have been talking about with his description. lol It was more a case of deductive reasoning. He could have said all of that in a random conversation and people still would have known who he was talking about.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

@@elecjack1 I wouldn't... Even so, its way more likely reason people knows who he means is cuz they actually does look somewhat alike. As I said, Occams Razor.

[@theshut-in1097]

I do not see how this has anything to do woth occams razor, but i know that they have similar hair, facial constructs and near similar facial fat deposits. If you google Howie Mandel, remove the beard and put the appropriate piercings then they could stunt doubles. However with simple deduction you can see that he is indeed referring to Howie because of the description he gave. Take note that he laidback resides in Cali and probably always has lived in the US. Most of the US children watch Deal or No Deal through their parents and become somewhat fond of it. David looks like him however he wore glasses at the time while playing on a game show. Coincidence? I THINK NOT! Find me one more that looks identical or at least bald, and wears glasses on a gameshow/talk show. Now that is occams razor because the rest look nothing less similar, arent wearing glasses and not a talkshow/gameshow host. Occams razor requires a few options to choose from.

[@davidread1987]

F1rst World NomaD Howie Mandel instantly went into my mind

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

@@theshut-in1097 Not really. If you apply the common use version of "the simplest explanation is usually the right one." If everyone and their dog knows who he is talking about without mentioning his name (or even the right show) the simplest answers would be "because they look the same" I don't see how that's in any way hard logic to follow? Besides he didn't say deal or no deal, he said who wants to be a millioner. People automatically in their mind corrected it to deal or no deal and drew the parallel to Howie cuz they *know* what he looks like and saw the resemblance. If they *didn't* look alike people wouldn't go "ooh he's thinking of deal or no deal". My point stands. The reason people know who he is talking about *is* because they look the same.

[@killstrike505]

Just heard this song live on 1-19-24 and it just brings me so chills every time i hear it

[@jotegg1276]

Someone needs to set peeps straight... this song in the 60's was a warning... done now by Disturbed.... is pissed off that the warning was not heeded.... and this was about communications between people, cultures and races!! For the most part we can not talk one another... "Hello darkness my old friend"... and the things that have not been passed down from generation to generation are being lost...God forbid we should get out of lil bubble

[@natashahahahahaha4266]

Couldn't agree more 💚✌️💚

[@justinx.4169]

@Jeff Holland yeah

[@mermaidmomma]

He’s professionally trained in Opera. It’s amazing.

[@blamalam7257]

He's not actually Opera trained ,but was trained as a young child and man as an apprentice Cantor in His Families Synagogue studying under his Father who was the Official Cantor. But they're similar.

[@christimecarmona6810]

David has such a powerful beautiful voice! Whenever he does a duet, he overpowers with his voice!

[@David9994L]

fr

[@SpyderWebbedHawk]

When they did this on Conan... chills. Love this version. Disturbed does some wonderful covers as well as great original songs.

[@kieranfitzgerald2030]

This is a remake/tribute of the original song (Disturbed didn't create the lyrics to this song). To be honest, this is in my opinion 1000 times better than the original.

[@heatherpeppers627]

Kieran Fitzgerald Simon and Garfunkel!

[@hannahbretscher4031]

I feel the same about simple man that shinedown did. Their version gives me chills

[@deejayyy1681]

I'm not always a huge fan of cover songs by Disturbed absolutely killed this one , way better than the original

[@SassySoda]

ima be honest, i LOVE the original by simon and garfunkle and at first i was so excited to see Disturbed had covered it coz i love them too, but I was disappointed when i first heard it, but the more i listen, the more it grows on me.

[@hannahbretscher4031]

@@deejayyy1681 personally I feel the tempo disturbed does fits it way more and makes the words that much deeper. Tempo can make or break any song

[@joestuart1778]

You thought they was gonna hit you with the "AWA AH AH AH"

[@owennorman8780]

down with the sickness slaps

[@SherPettit]

David has one of the most beautiful powerful voices ever. It’s haunting beautiful.

[@davidhibbs3396]

ive seen a grown man {rev.} brought to tears by this. he's a vietnam vet.

[@geraldinekennedy9929]

I will NEVER forget the first time I heard this version. OMG I was literally blown away, and it still hits me every time I hear it. I just love seeing people's reaction to it when they hear it. The first time I heard it, I was driving and it was on the radio. I had to pull over just so I could concentrate on the voice and music. One of the handful of songs that gives me goosebumps!!

[@benjiestrada4658]

Please react to "welcome to the family"- Avenged Sevenfold

[@jojack7942]

He is not ready for that one 🤣🤣

[@naruXsasulover2]

Nope not yet with that one but maybe Sieze the day would be better

[@jojack7942]

@@naruXsasulover2 or critical acclaim

[@naruXsasulover2]

@@jojack7942 yes

[@DIGITLRIZZ]

shit song.

[@johnfede7057]

Originally written by Simon and Garfunkel. That's why the lyrics are so powerful. Truly two of the greatest song writers of all time.

[@__eganista6372]

God: David do you want a voice of an angel or demon. David: Yes.

[@thegamingsenpai1997]

as a metalhead listening to the sound of silence always gives me chills down my spine from the first 10 sec

[@janepowers6711]

You made me laugh so hard - you had no idea what was coming - I know the song from the old days, so I was more prepared. Listen again, it’d will give you shivers. Over a billion people can’t be wrong.

[@lanedevore9293]

Should have done the Conan live version. Even crazier to see them pull this off live

[@JMS407]

This.

[@jarlhenrik]

Wasn't David pretty hoarse that performance, from a string of live performances of the song?

[@afonsoadao2991]

That live performance the producers of Conan use auto tune even against David Draiman will. Because he was sick that night.

[@jeffbrown8117]

Afonso Adão No they didn’t. David himself has debunked that.

[@IsaacCoverstone]

The Conan version was excellent.

[@abushaw89]

Had the pleasure of seeing this live. 12000 people. Silent. Absolutely amazing. Chilling. Moving.

[@johlbenedict4960]

As metal fan followed disturbed I never expected it I never expected me to have new feelings on this song. His voice is almost to angelic. And perfect for the song much like Alice and chains with HURT this version is amazing

[@midnitetrouble78]

If you enjoyed this, you should listen to Disturbed “The Light”

[@TheFrolfBoys]

This was the softest disturbed song to ever react to 😂 nevertheless, a fantastic song!

[@josephfoster3819]

Actually not even a disturbed song but I knew what you meant

[@lokisfriend]

Draiman clears two octaves in this song and never stresses his chords at all. He has such control that the vocal fry he does isn't harming his chords either. He has such a rich texture in his voice, this song never fails to give me chills and many times brings a tear or two but you need to crank it up.

[@patrickmann1583]

Mindblowingly powerful voice that guy's got! It lures you in, then clears your earwax - all in one song! Thanks for giving this a Pass. It's been a favourite of mine since it came out.

[@gabe9671]

"I'm Scarred" best line of the video. You fell for the light opening of a Metal track before, yeah it happens.

[@lovetocheerx0x0]

This was a cover of a song from the 1960’s from the legendary Folk Artists Simon and Garfunkel. The 60’s has many genres of music, Folk, being 1. Folk music was a way of telling an entire story in one song. This song was Simon and Garfunkel’s protest of the Vietnam War. The original was very soft, but profound. David Driaman took it to another level. David has the best voice in Metal. He was classically trained to be a Cantor in the Jewish religion. He’s an amazing singer and artist.

[@dfswhip]

this is one of those songs that touches your soul, whether Disturbed or Simon & Garfunkel, whoever sings it, it touches your soul...

[@tylercollins9973]

Howie Mandel is that who you’re talking about bro

[@Noone-jn3jp]

THERE WE GO! I was "fuck no we don’t know what you talking about"

[@spencersasse6460]

Imagine losing Brady and Edelman

[@blockcitywarsguide4894]

tyler collins patriots sucks

[@ostrich6175]

Yo what up Tyler 😂😂

[@Ghostfailure33object27]

I thought it was Steve Wilkos from back in the days of Jerry Springer. lol Howie makes more sense though. 😂

[@BangBangspideyproduc]

You have to react to Disturbed- The Vengeful One, the music video specifically, it has a lot of good social commentary and says a lot about society

[@istvankenyeres9750]

I agree 100%. It is super relatable, especially in these hard times.

[@Hennoabbott]

For anyone who heard this song from Simon and Garfunkel before this version how shocked where you all when you realised how amazing disturbed covered this masterpiece of a song

[@ChrisMize-we9es]

I love your love for music! We need more people like you on this planet. Music is love, brother. Thank you.

[@danielangom]

This is one of the rare songs I wish it will last an hour or more...

[@ForeverDC_]

This Simon & Garfunkel song is all about the lyrics. Written in 1964 by Paul Simon, after the assassination of JFK, its lyrics were about the darkness and light that represented people's inability to communicate, which had been destroyed by their detachment and ignorance. JFK, Malcom X, RFK, & MLK! All selfishly taken in a span of 4 yrs from this song...It never rang more true! If you look at this song for the lyrics it takes on a whole other meaning and feeling...pretty powerful!

[@theghost6412]

Really need to listen to his song Down With the Sickness first, then listen to this to really get an appreciation of just how this mans voice really works and how it varies.