FIRST TIME HEARING Disturbed - Sound of Silence (Live) (REACTION)

[@SJ-iq1pp]

His voice is so pure yet powerful. The way he treats every note delicately and relentless at the same time. What a vocal range and control. It’s beautiful

[@kathybelk5478]

The live version is my favorite. I'm obsessed with this song. I've listened to almost every reaction. I enjoyed watching your facial expressions, while you were listening. The awe, the joy. You're right, it does feel like he's singing to me alone. Thank you:-)

[@debistover7718]

I’ve listened to this song a minimum of 100 times. My favorite new version! Agree Kathy Belk, I’ve watched almost all reactions to and am also obsessed!

[@shawneedalegrimm9728]

@@debistover7718 Ha! Debi, I have almost made a career of watching reactions to this performance. Best cover ever!

[@debistover7718]

@@shawneedalegrimm9728 haha me too! I totally get it! Some reactions are priceless 😂

[@theenigmacodedc518]

Same!

[@pgrigg]

I'm glad to find others like me. I don't even tell my husband when I'm listening to another reaction because he teases me. I could listen to it forever, and I love watching other people discovering it!

[@markalumbaugh2756]

When David wrapped up this song in the studio, he wept. He been singing Metal Songs for so long and had basically abandoned his classical training. I guessed It touched him to explore his more traditional self again

[@thebelinda2000]

He also said it was the first song/video he could show his grandmother! 🥰

[@blakeellis7417]

The live version is SOOOOOO much better than the studio. This is beautiful. Best live rendition of a song ever!

[@samanthaminter8764]

This is my favorite version of this song overall. The fact that David's temp while filming this was 102*F is mind blowing

[@yssanne24601]

I appreciate that metal might not be your thing, but what many people who aren't into it don't realize is that metal vocalists are among the most talented in the world. I'm glad Disturbed and David got your attention.

[@moogarner374]

I’m a 63 yr old Gramma, and my kids turned me on to Disturbed about 14 yrs ago, I’ve been hooked since. I listen to metal, have since I was a kid myself. But I found another genre I enjoy, screamo , and I have a couple of favorites there. Escape The Fate is my run to favorite, and Ronnie Radke. I like Dead Rabbits too. Ronnie redid a song last year I think, titled, The Drug in Me is You, reimagined. You would probably like it, it would be great to see you react to both versions. And too me Escape The Fate doesn’t do anything bad lol. Thanks for your reactions on Disturbed’s Sound of Silence.

[@mimiiannillo2800]

When I first watched the live version, when he ended the song, you could hear a pin drop. I thought that that audience was going to explode with applause! I was never a heavy metal fan but in my 60’s, I discovered AC/DC and a few more.

[@mimiiannillo2800]

@@moogarner374 The Drop Kick Murpheys. Great mix of Celtic and rock.

[@nessienessie8798]

Absolutely. David is a classically trained Jewish Cantor. He is truly amazing ❤

[@jamierigglehtd4life_CursedCrew]

He was really sick and that's why he was sitting, because he was weak, and it's so much harder to sing while sitting but that's how amazing he is!! You should do " Down with the Sickness" next!! Great react ❤️

[@sadlobster1]

The fact he still managed to sing so well in spite of the sickness he had is nothing short of amazing

[@Atomman1231]

could you say he was down with the sickness?

[@jamierigglehtd4life_CursedCrew]

@@Atomman1231 you could say that 🤣🤣

[@sandypeppers6861]

I agree. If he sings like this while sick, what awesomeness!! Love Down with the Sickness!

[@rebelbabeconner9064]

Hold onto the Memories by DISTURBED (official live video or official video) * grab some TISSUES

[@coffeeandtatuaje]

I saw Disturbed in concert. Our area is all about country music so it was a really small audience. Disturbed performed as if the venue was packed. Best concert of my life. I’m not sure if you will love their hard stuff (I do, but not for everyone)…but Hold Onto the Memories will get you ;) they are so incredibly talented

[@brewswillis9783]

The Light will get you too!

[@judischneider8131]

We played both songs at my husband's funeral. He loved this version of Sound of Silence and the minister thought Hold on to the Memories should be played at every funeral

[@justlinsu]

They say that the original version was God speaking to us.....This version was God letting us know He was not happy. Brilliant performance...

[@joannaterrell4747]

In love with David and the band. ANGEL VOICE

[@tracy9913]

This is one of the best reaction videos to the live version. I’m so jealous of people who haven’t heard it before. I would love to hear it for the first time again. “And the people bowed and prayed,” gives me chills every time. In this version, the intense “tenement” and soft “halls” is so good! I could listen to this every day and not get tired of it. Just amazing.

[@marywelling2580]

Not only outstanding, but then thanked the audience, with his ending gesture. So, gracious and humble!

[@mavishickford1631]

Pure talent

[@judy6734]

Be sure and check out Disturbed "Hold On To Memories".

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you so much for checking out the live version, I am glad you enjoyed it, the joy was written all over your face. David has amazing talent and most people don't give him the credit he deserves.

[@robertdegrazia9668]

I'm 72 years old and this band rocks my world still.

[@cassandrahepp6445]

Both versions have their selling points but the live is definitely my favorite. The raw power and emotion of this preformance hits me in a way the studio version can't quite manage. This version makes me emotional every time. Probably because it does feel so intimate and so personal.

[@mattbarnett6902]

The fact that he was down with the sickness didn't matter. The audience gave it a moment of silence because he killed it.

[@rebelbabeconner9064]

Please react to DISTURBED'S The Light, Prayer, Reason to Fight (OFFICIAL live video), If I ever lose my faith, Stricken

[@gillianwhiteside5516]

He was flawless in this, just pure talent 😊

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

He killed it....amazing. he voice is addictive. I want more

[@beesnort3163]

And this is why we make fun of the pop stars that say they can’t sing live because they are walking around the stage. David is amazing!

[@kevinallupinit]

David is such a humble man. He practiced for this appearance. And yes, there are "auto tune" moments. But he was so in control of his vocals. This performance was better than his video version. He pushed himself to a limit. Just like he has done on tour. Total athlete. Met him in Tampa, FL many years ago. He was soft spoken and polite. David is a true gentleman.

[@mmariemmm]

David Michael Draiman is an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distorted, operatic, baritone voice and percussive singing style, he is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Disturbed since 1996. He is a classically trained vocal.

[@staceyr0329]

Not only did he have the flu, but a 102 degree fever (with) dizziness! He later said that’s why he was sitting on a stool during this performance. This man is a king. Studio or live..both masterpieces 🌟

[@bbransford2891]

Can you imagine getting tickets to Conan and you get to see this performance? Amazing.

[@moiraweir9194]

Hi a great review to this amazing performance. You should listen to Hold on to the Memories.

[@elizabethb3769]

My son has seen this live twice. He said it magical every time.

[@julieford8788]

My eyes leak a little every time I watch this. Such an amazing voice. That gravel voice makes me tingle! That’s talent. ❤️❤️

[@jimjacobs322]

I've heard that Disturbed specifically makes their music so that the songs live sound like the album. They feel if they can hit a note or do something reliably or repeatability they won't put it in the song. And when the lead singer of disturbed found out that they auto tuned part of this song in post he was pissed.

[@Teresa7087]

Two Disturbed songs you MUST listen to: Hold Onto Memories (have tissues handy) and Down With the Sickness, their signature song. I was never much into heavy metal but Disturbed has changed my mind. Incredibly talented band.

[@tb9579]

As many others have said, I think you’ll really enjoy “Hold on to Memories”. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. There are several video versions on YT. My favorite is the Official Live Video. Have your Kleenex handy … After that, hit their vast library of outstanding metal songs and you’ll appreciate the band’s talents even more!

[@Jedi4Life-u5y]

I love how -when the band first released "Hold Onto Memories"- they allowed fans to use it to create their own videos with their own memories of the people who mean(t) the most to them and upload it to their site. Such a cool thing to offer their fans!

[@michaelroques743]

If you listen to it again and listen closely there are 3 or 4 notes where you can hear his voice crack just a little from being sick. However, with a performance like that, those cracks are well worth being overlooked

[@patriciajohnston8507]

Best cover ever. Paul Simon said the song belongs to them now and added it to his playlist.

[@brendafisher7722]

Before jumping to their heavy metal material, check out Hold Onto Memories. It's a beautiful acoustic song with a visually powerful official video. I think you would also enjoy their cover of Sting's If I Ever Lose My Faith in You.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Choosing a favorite version is like choosing a favorite child. Love both.

[@dalehammers4425]

David is just that awesome.

[@rileystone6789]

He has one of the most underrated voices of my lifetime in my opinion. I can't even stand up when I have the flu I don't know how he does it. This is my favorite version because of that.

[@andrewdavies6240]

Best vocalist around imo goosebumps everytime and tears fall every time i see this live version

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

I got the chills......AGAIN!!!

[@tiffymcconkey]

David(lead singer) was classicly trained and also trained in chanting(may not be the correct term). His parents are also classical trained singers and teachers

[@margueritehatok5557]

No matter which version, this song blows my mind. Powerful, moving, an incredible display of talent emotion and vocal power. I'm hard pressed to choose a version, as both never fail to give me goosebumps when I listen. Absolutely epic love it. Thank you

[@browniewin4121]

This is an example of taking an already wonderful song and making it better, even more powerful, and seeing it performed live was fabulous. It will blow your sox off. I do prefer to see the live version.

[@deco9863]

You can keep the imagery from the studio version,... this live version, he is putting himself out on an island, no studio tricks...what you see is what you get. Stunning performance. One of the Top Three live performances of all-time. The silence you speak of after the music stops is called , "The Perfect Silence". Performers yearn for that. It's that brief amount of time that the audience is so captivated by the performance, then snap out of it to applaud.

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

Oh, Taylor Family.....since you want to start out with Disturbeds "softer" songs. try "Hold on to Memories"....you'll love that one.....soft and just may bring a tear to your eye at the same time!! Use the Official Music Video....and bring your Kleenex tissues!!

[@jenniferhammond7550]

David Draiman doesn't ever use any type of auto tune or any tone altering programs in any of his music, studio or live.

[@lizawake614]

He "got down with sickness" but the show must go on....and it DID! WHA AH AH AH

[@rk41gator]

People who say they have the 'flu' have NEVER really had the flu. He had a cold. Soldered on. Such an intimate production, true. Few can sing directly into your heart like this. (I think Phil Collins is another)

[@Rosiepooh75]

If you get a chance to see Disturbed lived (I was lucky enough to catch them in London just before COVID), you will see that David sounds better live and his voice is so powerful and emotive. I was brought to tears in some songs... My favourites are: The Light A Reason to Fight On the harder side: Down with the Sickness Vengeful One Stricken Inside the Fire

[@RissaFirecat]

This version of the cover has so much more emotion in it. Both versions give me goosebumps. The hair on my arms stands tall with both. I can't choose

[@Daeira1]

This version is almost majestic to me. So lovely and touching.

[@tellmemorethx]

Putting aside his extraordinary voice and the brilliance of both versions there was someting in the live version I noticed right away that gave me extra chills..... The way he drops and softens "fell" at the end of "....but my words, like silent raindrops 'fell' " and the way he drops and softens "halls" at the end of " ..written on the subway walls and tenement 'halls' " were astounding. For what reason these were done I don't know and don't care because it truly doesn't matter. Both versions have their own amazing imagery....they are polar opposite which to me proves how special a song and performance can be when both are executed brillantly. My favorite...the live...b/c nothing beats the experience of a live performance that knocks it out of the park ESPECIALLY within such an intimate space. Yes, to everyone that is recommending Hold Onto Memories..... I love both...again different imagery yet both powerful....I'm going with the live version but watch both. Watch out b/c you're going to cry.

[@stephaniegroberg31]

I really like "10 thousand fists", "the light", and their "vengeful one" songs. Great messages and given by such a powerful voice and amazing musicians!

[@marybyrkit1861]

I have been a fan of Disturbed for the past 15 years. When I see them live, it’s such a visceral experience. I can’t say enough about this band. I have literally watched scores of reaction videos of this song. The first thing I noticed about this video was the dead silence at the end. You are the ONLY person to mention that. I have never seen a version of a live performance where that has EVER happened. Thanks for being so astute.

[@franmiltenberger1463]

You should check out their studio version...Visuals are out of this world. He was ill when he did this version.

[@marablemorgan8292]

A good live performance will take it every time...

[@Orbitalmercury]

I personally think we can't really completely compare the 2 as they're 2 totally different beasts. Both phenomenal pieces of art. One is studio tweaked yes but that's always going to happen to get the best track out. Live is in one take. They're equally good as each other though you can say live is better considering how sick he was but if he did this well sick and live then just how much tweaking did the studio version really need. To me they're 2 different beasts but equally absolutely bloody amazing.

[@daricetaylor737]

Most heavy rock and roll singers manage quite well screaming out words, but David has a way to sing/scream them out effortlessly in tune, all the while have not one but two tympani drums trying to drown you out! I wish he would do more songs like this as I melt whenever I hear it, but don't really care for the "heavy" songs they do as a band in general.

[@adirondackmama7724]

I have been a Disturbed fan since their frist album. I got a chance to see them live right before they dropped their second album. Even though they were not the headliner band they preformed like they were. They are a band that gives everything they got live. I was presently surprised when they did this cover and still have this song a staple on my Playlist. I think it cemented the power of David's vocal range and true dedication to his craft for people outside of the metal/hard rock fan group. Most don't appreciate how much skill goes into metal vocals. As for a favorite version I love the live!

[@rebeccasunnybrook3709]

Best cover ever!! Another Disturbed cover song I love is Land Of Confusion. Stupify is one of my favorite Disturbed songs. I'd llove to see you react to them!

[@lumidesigner630]

I can't say that I have a favorite version. They are both amazing. I do think that watching the video first and then seeing the live version is the best way to go. The video made me cry from not only his voice but the imagery and the live version made me cry from his voice and the emotion he presents. Either way - it's a powerful version of this song and resonates maybe even more so today than when it was written.

[@charlesparrish2831]

This is an awesome version of Sound of Silence.His voice is beautiful and bold!

[@michellegarringer9631]

I agree with the best concert performance. I saw Disturbed back in the mid 2000's, the band had the entire concert hall on their feet the entire time.. Fantastic live performance.. love this song. both versions

[@michellemiles9966]

Well if you're going to be doing a poll, there's one more entry to consider. Check out Sound of Silence by Disturbed live in Houston with Myles Kennedy. David sings Paul Simon's part and Myles sings Art Garfunkel's. It's great. Another song that you would also like by Myles Kennedy and his band Alter Bridge which they performed live at Wembley is called Blackbird. You will be amazed.

[@femmedraven]

This is my favorite song of all time...the Disturbed version I should say. I appreciate both of their versions equally because the visuals with the studio version enhance the storytelling but the live version has its own power and knowing he was extremely sick and still managed to pull it off gives it even more weight. I have watched so many reaction videos of both versions...I love seeing people be as enthralled with it as I was the first time I heard it and I cry when they cry. The man is a master, plain and simple and this cover took the song to another level I don't think anyone expected. Just mind-blowing.

[@DoxGR7934]

ONE MORE version to check out. He did a duet with Myles Kennedy.

[@stevenaleman7454]

The best version of this song ever performed! Drop the mic moment... Great reaction video!

[@paprika63097]

I have never seen the live version,so thank you for it....and I am like you, If you had not said he was sick i would never have known...he sounded phenominal!

[@impazzita82]

Great video, I´m not a metal person myself. But somehow it´s different with Disturbed. And their latest Album "Evolution" is the first one, with the "new" style the band implements, which is a mixture of heavy metall and also more quiet songs. My favorites are: "Hold on to memories", and "A reason to fight", when it comes to the more quiet songs. And "are you ready" and "down withe sickness" when it comes to the heavier songs. Greetz from Germany :)

[@loisjohnson7272]

absolutely love this song by disturbed,,man on kettle drums are my favorite, wow, he gets it down,,

[@imzadi2u]

Just a simple ballad, but check out their song "Darkness" on the "Believe" album from 2002. So mellow, but so beautiful!! They have gotten so much better since then, but still a wonderful song! I could listen to David all day long! I saw Disturbed back in January 2006 in a small venue in Portland, Oregon. Excellent show!!

[@jadefire1814]

You really *DO* have the best facial expressions when you watch! It's so refreshing to see genuine emotion in reactions!

[@ychaps]

Your reaction to this was much like my own...it got me viscerally....I felt so emotional and can't explain it. His talent and interpretation of this song leaves me speechless....its pure emotion. I've watched both versions so many times, and feel the same way every time.

[@ravendarkauthor4939]

Like a lot of others, I prefer the live version, but that's saying a lot, because I love the studio one. Apparently, he was sitting the whole time during this performance because he was so sick he couldn't even stand. That's incredible to me. And I know what you mean when you said in the studio reaction that you were worried watching the Pentatonixc one. It seems like by turning a classic song like Sound of Silence into a rock song is going to be like an act of sacrilege or something. LOL But it's not, it absolutely worked. Both versions do.

[@vanessahunt586]

It's unbelievable that David draiman is sick while performing this,his voice is so unique/amazing 🤘🤘 he can sing anything,one of the best & one of my favorites 🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸

[@nancyhigdon879]

I loved this version when it first came out. NOW I love Pentatonix cover of Sound of Silence. Take a listen, you will enjoy!!

[@lulyluly1763]

I have to say that your reaction was one of the best... your expressions killed me!

[@darlingtallulah1]

I’ve heard him say he has a vocal cord lesion on his left cord. He didn’t mention the flu, but his low times are a little rougher than normal, so he may have had the flu. He said he’d had about 50 mg of Prednisone that day trying to be able to sing that night. Some have said that was why he was sitting, because he was sick

[@mimiiannillo2800]

I LOVE Daivid Draiman and I love watching the expressions of listeners like yourself. Your reaction was golden. I could see you were touched by this version. Google David and check out his amazing background. I tend to like darker versions of songs, a picture of a street that appears to be London at night. Not too foggy. Damp cobblestones, etc. I like both versions. The dark setting of the live version with the blue and candles. Both my boys insist they never brought this song to my attention. My youngest has satellite radio in his truck. I think that’s where I saw the studio version and couldn’t believe what I was seeing and hearing. Another listener actually shed tears. As you were!

[@bettymajoor]

You might check out the version of HENK POORT, from ' beste zangers " 2019. A Dutch tv show with 7 of the best singers, singing songs to each other. Henk song the disturbed version of sound of silence to Floor Jansen. Also a really beautiful version.

[@sanditabonita7117]

Stricken has always been one of my favorite Disturbed songs. It's one of their older songs, and I still love it.

[@davidbird2486]

They said he was so weak and dizzy that they made him lean on the stool because they thought he might fall down otherwise.

[@jamesgowan3326]

Live is real ! Studio is auto tune... it just shows you how awesome David is... And I love your channel just found it tonight but I'm a fan love your reaction and music knowledge

[@gill6596]

I just love your reactions 😊 there is a live version of SOS featuring Myles Kennedy, which changes it yet again with the harmonies between David and Myles that is well worth a view.

[@rosebrown3888]

saw him sing this at a concert live his voice singing this song is chilling

[@tjharmon891]

I have the same kind of physical reaction as you did. And I've seen it well over 200 times.

[@candilumpkin1196]

I got to see this live over the summer at a music festival. He was just amazing

[@bettyrickicki2517]

They gave him a stool to sit on.

[@GeNTooFReaK]

I like the live version more for a number of reasons: - it feels more intimate (like you mentioned) - the instrumentals are a bit more decent so there's more focus on his voice - the parts "people bowed and prayed ... neon god they made" sound a bit more angry and rough than in the studio version - you see that there is nothing artifical, autotuned or post-edited, because it's really live

[@carollittle1059]

David was classically trained, he is also a Cantor.

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up listening to this song by Simon & Garfunkel & have always loved it. I had a lot of their records. Many people have covered this song. Disturbed's version is a much darker take on this song. Peter Hollens & Tim Foust (from Home Free) do a great version of this song. Their voices complement each other perfectly & the layering of their voices is amazing. I hope you will check it out.

[@joannepepin6324]

There is a live version with Miles Kennedy {Alter Bridge} that is worth checking out.

[@sintharas1950]

This Version is my absolute Favorite , even though I like the Studio version. But here he Just gets Me much more with his voice and his intense presence

[@chriswhitmore9659]

The one reaction I come back too, both live and Studio. Genuine makes it what it is 👏👏

[@paulmason6474]

I love your reaction, I hang on every word. A very enjoyable experience all round

[@wendydix5534]

When I listen to the studio version I love it best then I hear the live one I like that best. I do know one thing, both versions give me the shivers every time I hear them! ❤️❤️❤️

[@carollittle1059]

Paul Simon said this was the best he's ever heard.

[@stephenirvin8556]

I think you'd like their song "the light", it's a fantastic song.

[@burghbrat3319]

I'm glad you loved this. I do, too. Chills and tears, it gets me every time.

[@jzekas21]

Both are amazing but hearing it live is breathtaking