First Time Hearing Sound of Silence by Disturbed | Suicide Survivor Reacts

[@MentalAmanda]

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[@ExcitedRoadrunner-ee4tx]

Correct You'll Never Walk Alone ❤️

[@mr.salvatorejpluchino8467]

❤ HI 👋 IM A SEXUALLY ASSAULTED CHILD 🧒 I WAS WHEN I WAS 7 or 8 AT THE TIME, NOW 55 I WANT EVERYONE TO RELAY THIS MUSIC 🎶 NOW WITH YOUR EYES 👀 CLOSED AND IMAGINE A CHILD 🧒 AT THAT AGE GOING THREW HIS LIFE WERE HE WAS AFRAID OF THE PERVERSION THAT THEY HAD , AND WOULD NOT DO TOO OTHERS JUST INFLECTING PAIN ON HIM BUT NOT TO OTHERS, MEANING BEING A PEDOPHILE

[@mr.salvatorejpluchino8467]

CONTINUE,GOD HAS MARKED THE 144.000 TO DEFEND THE INNOCENCE THE CHILDREN 👶 THIS IS ALL ABOUT THE CHILDREN, WHY DO YOU THINK 🤔 TRUMP IS GOING AFTER CHILDREN 👶 TRAFFICKING

[@SaucetheMedic]

This is a remake of a song by Simon & Garfunkel back in the hippie era warning of where the world was headed at the time.

[@danielbrewer533]

Yup. Simon & Garfunkel originally did it. But once you hear this version, you can’t un-hear it. Great video.

[@johnbarraco5561]

Not to mention, Simon and Garfunkel themselves like this cover of their song

[@RoryCoats]

Paul Simon gave them his blessing and said he really likes it. Best form of flattery that Disturbed did, also like there song " HOLD ON TO MEMORIES"

[@GymH2Oxy]

It's up there with Johnny Cash's "Hurt" they may not have created it but it is now theirs.

[@johnbarraco5561]

@@GymH2Oxy agreed completely💯❤️✌️🙏

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

This version is even more emotionally charged. It’s incredible.

[@nzstump0152]

Simon and gatfunkels version was a warning of where humanity was headed, disturbed's version is the rage and somber tone of the warning ignored

[@allengray5748]

Well said nzstump. ☮️

[@jasonlouis697]

I had not thought of it in this light. Well said.

[@1989NickyD]

This comment appears in just about every reaction video to this song.

[@nzstump0152]

@@1989NickyD and usually it's me saying it

[@1989NickyD]

@@nzstump0152 Nah, it's several different people.

[@EsotericRage]

There aren't a lot of songs that can still bring tears to my eyes, but this is one of them.

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Agreed, it’s piercing.

[@jalliboy]

go listen to 1916 by either sabaton or lemmy !

[@jasonfisher8529]

same

[@Powerstroke98]

Seriously? It seemed more like a freak, screaming at the top of his lungs in some portions. Not very Celine Dion 'ish'. lol

[@ionutcuceu7513]

For me Snuff by Corey Taylor does the job

[@budbell2809]

If they don't play this version at my funeral, I'm not going!

[@Ingolenuru]

Winning the internet!! LOL

[@mickcain2203]

LMAO 🤣🤣 🤣 me either lol I’ll stand with on that 🤣🤣👍🇦🇺

[@_starfiend]

Mine is "Into The West", Annie Lennox.

[@garricksmalley1733]

As other commentators have said on other reactions... Simon & Garfunkel sang the original warning Disturbed sang the anger of an unheeded warning. Thank you for your insights and your reactions.

[@seannovack3834]

The Pentatonix version is what happens when the warning is heeded.

[@masterroshi2158]

Disturbed is a band that shows the darker side of life many don't want to talk about

[@hughjanus9557]

Yup. They are beyond amazing. Each song tells a story of sorts, some good and some bad. But either way they make Magic!

[@andrewmccormack4295]

A lot of people think the Conan show version is better but personally I think this one,done in the studio with the added video clips is amazing,for me the visuals really add something to the song.The ending with the boat load of musicians crossing over to meet up with the song writers and the sun rising to dispel the fog,amazing.

[@wally837]

I agree. I think some folks just automatically like live versions of songs with the implication that a studio version is somehow fake. I do concede that there are a lot of artists who only sound good on a studio track.

[@allengray5748]

Yes I like the live version, it's awesome but I prefer the studio version because he is able to play with dynamics more. ☮️

[@jasonfisher8529]

Totally agree. The live version is so strong, but the M/V just hits deeper and stronger for me, no question.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Don't you hate when KZbin plasters those popup ads/links for other videos over the end of music videos (and sometimes right in the middle of them)? Music videos are quite literally someone's ART. It's like a painter that pours his heart and soul into creating something beautiful on a canvas... and then some uncultured clod comes along and slaps bumper stickers on it. It tells you everything you need to know about the disrespectful children running this platform.

[@reggiefokes6677]

I agree 100%.

[@phantomf4747]

I have been diagnosed with PTSD. This song spoke to me the second I heard it. I am a HUGE Disturbed fan. This was gold to me. I wholeheartedly agree that silence is in fact worse than saying the wrong thing and that void which is left is filled in instantly with everything the mind is biased to, good or not. Dealing with your demons of what you have done in your life, who that effected and how spiritually you have to come to grips it. It's not easy. Faith, a supportive loving family and 2 undeniable friends (along with my 2 German Shepherds) kept me from losing my mind. Today, I am well adjusted, faithful, and grateful for all I have and have been thru. God is truly great. To those on the edge: A permanent solution to a temporary problem is not the answer. Eating a Glock, or an OD is NOT the answer. You are going thru what you are going thru because God created you to be able to withstand anything thrown at you. He would never give you something you can't handle. There is always a lesson to be learned. You might not see it; it might not be obvious but believe it. I have seen the depths of hell and I'm still here. Life experiences I now have had have a lifelong passion to honest discussions about the evil of drugs, the lie that "oh I'm ok to dive after a few drinks" and mental illness IS real. I have loved and lost loved ones to those evils. What I didn't lose is my faith. Because of my faith, I still have my sanity. #GOD #GODISGREAT #PRAY #DISTURBED #MENTALAMANDA #AMERICAFIRST Keep the faith amigos! -PhantomF4G

[@phantomf4747]

@PatricKelly-xb2ir Thanks for the help here my friend. I know that song as well. (Ok the whole Disturbed catalog!) I do have my new mission. My mission is, as it has always been, to serve God, serve my family + extended family and serve my country. At 61, I can still serve and no better place to start than with the almighty. Much love and support my friend. Stay the course. God will never leave you or ever hang you out to dry. May you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Watch your 6. Every day there seems to be a new level of stupidity. -Phantom

[@marionholder3905]

When David opens his eyes on "Vision"....just, wow ! He looks straight into your soul

[@kaychristensen4394]

I'm a huge S&G fan, and seldom do I say this, but Disturbed blew this outta the park 😎

[@montezumadreadnought]

First time watching your channel. As someone who battled depression for a very long time, I love the fact that you are using your platform to talk about mental health issues that most avoid. I struggled for roughly 26 years with severe depression. To make a long story short I turned back to God and started serving in church in youth ministry and after 5 or 6 months I realized that I was no longer depressed. I still have a few minor issues with it here and there but it's finally so much better for the last 20 years. I really appreciated what you said at the end of the video about the things people say, meaning well but it definitely pushes you down even more. God bless

[@PRGidaro]

One of the greatest covers i have ever heard.

[@sclm087]

To understand the lyrics, you must know the story behind them. Art Garfunkle went to Columbia in New York. He met a guy named Sanford Greenberg who loved music and literature like Garfunkle and they became great friends and soon roommates. One day Greenberg was at a baseball game and his eyes started failing on him. Soon he was completely blind. Greenberg quit school and went home and fell into a great depression. Garfunkle visited him often trying to convince him to get back to Columbia. Garfunkel told Greenberg to call him "Darkness" in sympathy. With a great deal of help from Art, Sanford did come back to Columbia. Garfunkel helped him to class, filled our forms and papers, etc. One day Garfunkle took Greenberg to Grand Central Station (10,000 people, maybe more.) Garfunkel told Greenberg he forgot he had to be somewhere and up and left him there to find his own way home (over streets of cobblestone...) Greemberg found the right train and in his mind he saw the graffiti on the subway walls. Greenberg finally made it back and bumped into someone who said, "sorry." Greenberg recognized Garfunkel's voice. Garfunkel was with him all the way home. Greenberg got his confidence back, went back to school and when Garfunkle needed money to get his first record cut, Greenberg gave him his last $400. With that Sound of Silence was published. Sanford Greenberg went on to Harvard and Oxford and became a wealthy businessman.

[@Lulabee2024]

Do you have a source link for this story? I would truly like to check it out. I've known this song since I was a little girl and I hadn't heard this version of events concerning [the background of] it. Thanks in advance.

[@alfredotto7525]

This was written by Paul Simon not by Garfunkel.

[@rogerbianchini2982]

WOW, I never knew this story - and I date back to the Simon & Garfunkel version .... THANK YOU

[@JamesSmith-j6x]

@@alfredotto7525 I don't think they are saying he wrote it. Just that the money was used to get it published. Paul Simon wrote ALL of their songs. I watched an interview where the interviewer asked about the songs that THEY wrote and Paul was quick to correct her saying HE wrote ALL the songs that they recorded. Akward for the interviewer who later said she should have done her homework prior to the interview and was so embarrassed!

[@Jjoker74]

Really surprised we didn't get tears from you. It gives me goose bumps and I get teary every time. This song is so powerful, especially with his voice. A couple of different interpretations on this but it works either way.

[@94520shatto]

The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel is sad resignation. The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is DAMMIT!

[@johnobrien6080]

This is a cry for those who have no hope, wanting to be heard, but are cast aside! This cry we share, are a final act of what those feel don't have! Family, friends, a stranger, before the final act of ending it! I've left you messages and comments, your great!! But your now, my demons, and my dark soul have taken all I'm worth and I'm sad because the fight! My tears, are nearing a end, I know is coming! This community is awesome, I'm a struggling person beyond reality, I'm just trying to live another day, but don't feel I can!! Being in crisis is a fine line, I think choosing goodbye is best for all!! God bless this community I wish the best for all!!!

[@MentalAmanda]

PLEASE email me or send me an Instagram message. I don't always see my comments quick enough. We'll get you through this! We care if your light goes out!

[@michaelschroeck2254]

To me, this by far is the greatest cover I have ever heard. The original was perfect but this elevated even that to a higher level. I’d say this version is absolutely a perfect song.

[@firefighterchick]

Believe it or not, the live version is even better. David Draiman has an amazing voice. I've been to a concert. They are awesome live.

[@BrotherPraetus]

Have you seen the live version with David and Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge performing this as a duet?

[@firefighterchick]

@@BrotherPraetus no I have not.

[@BrotherPraetus]

@@firefighterchick it is pretty amazing.

[@dnoordink]

I like this version, but the live show on Conan is just amazing. David shows his human side and pure talent much better in the live version IMO :)

[@SomeoneElse-gv4pk]

When you said you were familiar with Disturbed, I was just waiting to see the look on your face when this played. I wasn't disappointed.

[@Znoth]

thank you for this.. I lost my partner of 9 years.. and we played this at her service.. thank you so much.. im a heap of thrash ever since.. but vi=deos like this help me

[@dmusk]

Little tip for anyone watching this song reaction, if they look confused at start of the song you know it's a genuine first time reaction.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I share your feelings in this song. Thanks for sharing this video. I subscribed to your channel today 👍💓

[@kyfeman]

Beautiful reaction. The world is a better place with you in it Amanda. ❤

[@katherinemnusa]

💯I listened to your story…So glad you made it❣️ I would’ve missed out of your plain spoken Wisdom. You Hit the Nail right on the head. So funny how words are taken so many different ways. To me (ptsd person) it makes sense, but try to have family understand…Crazy what are they not getting..probably…. the pain, shame, incredible sadness, grief…should I go on?

[@davidbrannon2627]

David , the lead singer is a HUGE advocate of mental health.

[@GageBrowning-j1m]

Didn't know this is a remake of Simon and Garfunkel? One of the most iconic songs ever?

[@MentalAmanda]

Never was exposed to them.

[@kathleendomenico8661]

I have fallen down the rabbit hole watching react videos on this song. Just perfection. Someone had said if God sings he/she would sing like this. Just a wonderful version.

[@medic7698]

This is a wonderful example of how a piece of work can be interpreted in different ways depending by different people depending on their own life experience.

[@jakeblizzard6019]

The live version really shows his vocal range

[@kylepayne9657]

💯 It’s a masterpiece!

[@jessmcafee2557]

Only very few that can go back and forth from grit to clean so easily

[@michaelleary8923]

With his voice he is able to dig into your soul and make you look at life and how messed up we all are right now. When I first heard this version I teared up and I never tear up. Even now I have to hold it back when I hear this version

[@larrysims7235]

Glad you survived your suicide. Keep on giving. You help more people than you know. Youre a beautiful soul, and again, glad youre still here 🙏

[@ttr1360]

Good to see you found your way out of that dark place and are now involved in helping others. Great song indeed; better than the original. Continued good luck to you and much happiness :)

[@orlandorodriguez8303]

Hello Amanda, I am not sure if anyone has explained the song, due to I am to lazy to scroll and see the other comments :). So yes Simon and Garfunkel song this back in the day. The song was made because during that time, people were more engulfed into media rather than interacting with one another. In one of the stanzas he refers to the neon god they made that is referring to the tv. As today our neon god is our phones and tables.

[@davidjuby7392]

for me this about depression. the video starts with a violent calamity where the whole world was shook. Slowly the people start to pick up the pieces of their life and begin to move on but they are damaged, they are just going through the motions, they still feel their passions but they just cannot connect with others anymore. I was a firefighter and paramedic for 30 years and then a virus dissolved my liver. As I was falling apart everyone just treated me like I was lazy and not caring any more. I ended up alone unable to walk for more than a few minutes before blacking out, I had massive memory issues and just getting to the grocery store was a horrible struggle. This song was massive for helping me dive into myself and connect with the parts of myself that were stuck in the emotions of past traumas and lead them out of the emotional prison they had been shut away in. It did not help with the liver but it stopped me from wasting what energy I had on past emotions and focus everything I had on the current situation. I have been three years alone in one room only getting out once or twice a week for groceries and my doctor died two and a half years ago and I have not been able to get another. I am slowly getting better. It is like the ending of the video, I am on the boat sailing out from my island but there is still a lot of dark ocean to cross before I find land again.

[@MentalAmanda]

Thank you for sharing your story-it’s incredibly powerful and moving. I can’t even begin to imagine the challenges you’ve faced, both physically and emotionally. Thirty years of service as a firefighter and paramedic is an immense contribution, and it’s heartbreaking that your illness left you feeling misunderstood and isolated when you needed support the most. It’s amazing how music can reach those parts of us that feel locked away, helping us to reconnect with ourselves and find the strength to keep going. I’m glad this song could be that kind of lifeline for you, helping you shift your focus from past pain to the present. You’ve been through so much, and it’s inspiring that you’re still pushing forward, even if it’s just one small step at a time. The metaphor of sailing across a dark ocean really resonates-it perfectly captures that feeling of being in a long, difficult journey with the hope of finding solid ground again. You’ve already shown such incredible resilience, and I hope that land is just over the horizon for you. You’re not alone in this, and I’m here cheering you on as you keep moving forward.

[@davidjuby7392]

@@MentalAmanda thank you, it has been a journey. One of the many things a liver does is to convert sugar into glycogen which the body can then move around and use for energy. With very little liver I produce very little glycogen and can blackout if I walk too fast across a parking lot. Due to this I had to maximize what little energy I had and a massive part was reducing or eliminating the energy wasted on emotions like depression, anger, frustration, fear, anxiety...etc. These can literally drain one dry and paralyzed. This song version touched that off by allowing me to go deep inside myself and find and connect with those fractured parts of myself that were trapped in depression and help them move out of it. From there it was a process of connecting with other aspects trapped in other emotions. Anger is the emotion associated with the liver in Traditional Chinese Medicine so that seemed to be a good place to start. When I was born I was part of the Sixties Scoop, where the canadian government declared the Native peoples to be culturally bereft and incapable of raising children. I was taken at birth and put in an orphanage and have never seen my family since. Turns out I have a lot of suppressed rage and frustration and complete despondency. It has been several years sitting alone in a room going inside myself and finding all these fractured and damaged parts of myself and nurture them out and reintegrate them. as horrible as this has been it has allowed me to heal parts of myself that I never would have if the situation had been any different i literally had no choice it was do it or die. sorry for rambling as most of this has little to do with your reaction.

[@elvwood]

I love the original, and I love this. Fantastic reaction - glad you did the video! The ending, where you have the people who can play the music sailing towards the people who write the music but they haven't met yet, has a seed of hope amid the anger that the warning was ignored (see other comments), but it doesn't show a happy ending. We all need a bit of hope, but not false hope, so I think that was a great balance to strike.

[@davew6895]

I wish you had heard the original first. Also... the second stop you made was sooooooo painful. That transition is pivotal... I was holding my breath

[@MentalAmanda]

I never know!

[@avisdaniels6194]

Hearing you actually putting your own interpretation of the lyrics was definitely eye-opening, and a breath of fresh air! You got a new subscriber, because I've been diagnosed with bipolar and a few other issues, and hearing your take actually validated my my personal resonance with this cover of the song. Thank you for being you!

[@jessicahouser4823]

The song The Light by Disturbed is a positive uplifting song. I'm mentally disabled and I listen to it everyday. DEFINITELY hear it. It's amazing how it pulls me up.

[@charleswesterfield1453]

Everytime i hear this song, it makes me think of the blacklist when liz and tom are being rushed to the ER

[@FooDogDat]

I agree with the opinion that the Live version performed on the Conan O'Brien show is even more moving, worth revisiting by reaction to it as well.

[@CanadianGuy2004]

Dave was really sick while performing

[@angharaddenby3389]

That was written by Paul Simon in 1965 and originally done by Simon And Garfunkel. When Paul Simon heard this version, he contacted David Draiman and told him that the song was now his.

[@lancemarteen86]

I hope all is good for you. You are a beautiful soul. Wish nothing but the best for you and your well being. This is such a beautiful version of this masterpiece

[@perrygarten5368]

I enjoyed watching your facial expressions and most especially your eyes as the song progressed. Recognition and some joy were reflected in your face. Just my opinion.

[@kylepayne9657]

Same

[@paulrt3]

If you haven't already listened to, a great song is "Holding Back the Years" by Simply Red.

[@darrenhunt9049]

Hey Amanda I see you are going stronger and I've talked to you before about our shared life experiences. I have grown to be comfortable in my own skin and ignore the negative (black clouds) to focus on the positive. My Mum has advanced dementia and I've definitely got to get my shit together to find the right nursing home for her, my old struggle is now insignificant compared to hers.

[@MentalAmanda]

But yor struggle is still real. Sure, someone always has it worse, but all struggles matter!

[@machtshnel]

Brother i hear your words Here I am at almost 63 and my Mom is in the same situation with dementia, Life is no bowl of cherries. But as you stated got to set aside my personal struggles right now to work on moms. As in all realism her struggles are now part of mine. Keep looking for the positives

[@ThalesMusicCorner]

Great reaction, and I love your thoughts on the lyrics. They have so many amazing songs, and they do put so many deeper meanings into them.

[@larryd4352]

Simon and Garden owl sang this song in the late 1960's. I was depressed and an alcoholic for many years, and hid it for years. On July 31, 1999 I stopped drinking and got help for the depression. I fight the depression still...as I still don't feel my wife of 24 years still doesn't understand me. Being an artist is very difficult, as I often feel like my wife doesn't even like me, nor my artwork! Try Disturbed's song "Hold Onto Memories".... it's amazing!

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

here's my thoughts / feeling on song ... what would the world be without music ? imagine that ...

[@dbond7007]

Amanda! Wow! I LOVE your commentary and interpretation of this song! I watch tons of reaction videos that I don’t comment on much, even the ones I quite enjoy. Again, all I can really say is wow!! Your insight helped me gain an even deeper appreciation for one of my all time favorite songs with a message that packs a punch! That message now is even more clear and powerful for me! And I love your spiritual perspective as well!! Thank you for your words! It made me better! This was a very easy decision to become a subscriber! Thank you!!

[@user-ed6ch1zv1e]

Simply wanted to contribute to the breaking of silence by sending you a note of appreciation. You look young and beautiful and yet you speak with insight and wisdom that I would normally only attribute to a much older person. Im sure your presens on the tube is a very valuable contribution to people struggling with mental health or other issues. Watched your video on disturbed and the song about Davids experience with suicide. Your strong and sincere reaction immediately opened every door or helped to dismiss the silence if you will. Well done and best regards ❤

[@geordiegeorge9041]

I am old enough to remember when the original from Simon and Garfunkel came out. But I only listened to and understood the message in the lyrics after hearing this version.

[@genighmartin4999]

This is the song that turned me onto this band. I love everything they done.

[@dazartingstall6680]

I found it really interesting to hear an interpretation that saw the song as being focused on the individual person and their needs. I've always heard it as being more a comment on society at large, with the "sound" of silence being the clamour of millions of people talking past each other. It's noisy, but in terms of meaning it may as well be silence. Thank you for opening my eyes to another possible reading.

[@love68]

Miss Amanda, you are very wise. Im so glad you're here. God said let me sing this through David. 🤠 Namaste. 🙌🤘🔥🤘

[@ramblin_man23]

Omg I love your reaction and your vibe so much. You truly are a gem we all need in our lives. You’re a beautiful soul.

[@MarcusBumgardner-d4e]

As a disabled survivor this song resonates deep into my soul. I tell everyone that s******e is a permanent end to a temporary problem. Have done a lot with not only survivors as well as troubled youth. 99% of survivors i talk to said if there was just one person that would have listened it may have changed the outlook and short term thoughts. So i am a big proponent of just sitting and asking if they are ok. No advice no answers just let them talk. All i ever wanted is for family to just shut up and listen. March 18th of 2001 was my day of reconing. I thought things would never change and that was my only answer. Well i found out that when all seems lost there is always a place that was worse. That is why i changed everything and said i am here to be a beacon in the darkness and learned to stop talking stop trying to be something everyone wanted me to be and be who i wanted to be and it lead me to a far better place. Won't go into detail about what i did but if not for great Drs. I would not be able to move and would be paralyzed. Much love for you for getting the message out that in the darkest times someone has a light. Find it. Love to all ❤❤

[@jamesbaurus5928]

I love how James Hetfield always uses the lines "permanent solution to temporary problem" and "you are not alone" before singing Fade to Black. Its great care to fans when bringing about very heavy and personal subjects I also love how disturbed brings the same gravitas to the S&G orignal song

[@MentalAmanda]

Thank you for sharing your powerful story. Your journey and dedication to supporting others are incredibly inspiring. I wholeheartedly agree that sometimes all someone needs is for someone to listen without judgment or advice. Your advocacy and willingness to be that listening ear for survivors and troubled youth can make all the difference in their lives. Your perspective on suicide being a permanent solution to a temporary problem is a vital message I very much support. The insight that just one person's willingness to listen can change someone's outlook is profound. Your decision to become a beacon in the darkness after your own experiences is a testament to your resilience and strength. It's wonderful to hear that you found great doctors who helped you on your journey to recovery, both physically and mentally. Your transformation into the person you wanted to be makes me so happy. Thank you for being a source of light and hope for so many. Your message will undoubtedly resonate with others who are struggling, and your encouragement to find the light in the darkest times is something we all need to remember. Much love to you as well.

[@MarcusBumgardner-d4e]

@MentalAmanda thank you. For being a beacon of light for those who are afraid to talk to someone. One of my takes why someone will talk to me rather than a professional is that they are afraid if they talk, they will be instantly institutionalized. There are a lot of men especially that as kids we were told not to cry or if you show emotion you are weak. Sometimes my friends who were military don't want to talk to a professional because the military doesn't have the best track record when it comes to mental health. Dax said in one of his lyrics go to war come home get put on a shelf then go to war with thier mental health. As a country we ALL need to be better. That friend you haven't talked to in a while.... call them. You could be the lifeline they need and you or them don't even know it.

[@allengray5748]

Well as I scan the comments it looks like it's all been well said! I encourage you Miss Mental 😉 to listen to the original. I think you described this version perfectly and will also perfectly differ from the other. To those with low self worth; BREATHE! Breathe for you and breathe with a friend. Worry is a waste of time and you can't pray it back. Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@vernbaumgardner8374]

Paul Simon wrote it in 1963. I feel David made this song what it needed to be. What a great performance, what a great musical arrangement.

[@linhager12]

David knocked it out of the balll park... ❤❤❤

[@katherinemnusa]

This song speaks to my Soul… found it when deeply depressed … and would wake up with my cptsd seeds in my brain.. The Vision… OH My 😢

[@johnwillis4706]

Simone and Garfunkel wrote this song as warning to humanity as to where it was headed in 1967. Disturbed covered this as a rage against humanity for a warning ignored. It seems prophetic the line "People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening" 50 years before cell phones, the internet and text messages. Now with all this technology humanity is more alone, more isolated and lonelier than ever before and the divide is only widening. This cover is a final wakeup call but, I think it will be further ignored and we are doomed to loneliness, isolation, strife and war.

[@robcalder2660]

You gotta listen to the live version . It was a late night talk show I think Conan but that is phenomenal and haunting

[@Mirabad]

KZbin randomly recommended you. I absolutely love What you do. Keep being amazing.

[@bryceanwhimsey]

I haven't yet watched this... But before I begin, I am a survivor myself, and this song makes me happy to be alive. I just had to watch your reaction. I am sure that I will comment again once I've actually heard what you have to say.

[@jamesnolan8140]

Most extraordinary singing and musical arrangement! Brilliant!

[@bucketlist3527]

Thank you for your reaction to this. You understood this. The song is as old as me. It was a warning then, now it is a "in your face warning". They got my attention for the urgency of the message now!

[@CanadianRightsReviews]

First time viewer. I was a bit surprised by your take on the song but it makes sense. As others have already pointed out it is about society's inability to communicate with each other on a meaningful level (and the danger in that) due to the distractions of our daily lives (but primarily technology). Your take on communicating with those going through mental illness is certainly a aspect of that. The song is even more relevant today (with people not being able to look up from their phones and have an actual conversation). In case you are unaware. The lead singer of Disturbed (David Draiman) has had his own issues with mental health and is a huge mental health advocate. On your thoughts including religion. Not religious myself but your thoughts on 'preaching' are very valid for myself although for slightly different reasoning. I got all the usual religious platitudes you mentioned and more in dealing with my anxiety from my family. I repeatedly spoke about not wanting to hear it and if they want me to respect them for their religious beliefs they need to respect that I have no interest and don't want to hear it. My objections to this time and again fell on deaf ears. As a result I completely cut off my family and have not spoken to any of them in over seven years. I will say further on mental illness one of the other major issues I had was expectations from close family and friends just assuming I would snap out of it and be the old me. Those kind of expectations are not only unreasonable but also completely dismissive of something very real I was dealing with. Back to the song. "Silence like a cancer grows", are the most important words in this song for me and is the warning of things to come if the inability to communicate is not corrected. The phrase the silence is deafening' was never truer for me than on 9/11 as the world (and in particular those in North America) watched in stunned silence as the day played out. That said, once again, it makes sense how you interpreted the song and that is also and important message but the true message is so much more vast and important to not just the future of those dealing with mental illness but to all of mankind.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

When you opened with the theme of the dangers of isolation, I was reminded of a thought I’ve had before. Many times, when someone has been lost to the rest of us, as in perished, there is often a very deciding factor: they were alone. Whatever the crisis was, there was no one else there who could’ve saved them. So I’ve realized the presence of others is vital at times. Surely the most during those experiences which threaten a level of darkness. And this rendition of the song is dramatic, powerful and outstanding.

[@michelcrowfeather3789]

This is deeper and beyond our personal individual lives, it is telling us our time on this planet as a society/ civilization is nearing an end , we were told and ignored the words💖🌎🦋

[@JefMorrison]

Silence is often worse than saying the wrong thing! Such a brilliant turn of phrase, I'll remember that for a long time

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Yep, this song has so much more with this version. It’s pretty incredible. It’s a rough one to listen to because of it. Emotionally charged and sung perfectly in my opinion.

[@module79l28]

Unfortunately, the "perfection" in David's vocals it's because they were pitch-corrected. I'm sure David didn't agree with it one bit but I guess the record label executives didn't leave him much choice. It's a shame that we are being devoided of the human element in music, which is ironic because that's exactly what Disturbed wanted to protest about with this video.

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

@@module79l28 ok, most are. Watching the video and seeing a nice comment. The first thing you thought of was something negative? You couldn’t just have your own comment or just said something nice? What ever. Hope you feel better getting that off your chest. Smh

[@greenidguy9292]

@@module79l28Just shut up…

[@royreynolds108]

It was interesting to watch how the song took you along with it and how it affected you. Congratulations on joining a long list of others.

[@michaelknorr6825]

He is a great singer. Professionally trained

[@phantomf4747]

Did you happen to see his interview with Elizabeth of "The Charismatic Voice"? It was amazing. He's such a grounded and humble dude. She is entertaining, undeniably qualified to discuss vocal talent and she's got a super adorable personality.

[@kkob]

A very original response, tying the lyrics to the lack of listening/not listening, feeling alone, etc. Typically, and in my case, it's really about the silence of society in the face of injustices, etc., but I think it works beautifully the way you approach it.

[@juliebs9777]

I highly recommend the artist Maria Mena, who writes and sings mostly about mental Health and different feelings. She has been open about her story with childhood neglect, PTSD and anorexia. - "Till the water runs clear" -" Internal dialog" - "I always like that about you" -"Not OK" - "I'm only human" -"Lover let me in" - "Eyesore" -"This vottle of wine"

[@AztlandePrincess]

This song made me Fall in LOVE! with Simon and Garfunkel .... but this version gives me goosebumps AND NEVER EVER gets old!

[@markbronson7942]

Gotta add this, you are more spiritual than most people I have ever met. Thank you for being you.

[@RigidPipe]

You nailed it on this one. Often I try to talk to my wife open up and be vulnerable, I usually get silence. She either does not know how to respond or does not care to ,haven't figured out which. I have tried to confront her about it but she just shrugs her shoulders and gives me more silence. I have been to professional counseling and am on the road to getting better. Just to reiterate the fact that something is better than nothing. I understand she may not know what to say but saying nothing just leaves a big void and makes me feel completely unimportant. Which makes no sense, because I was there for her while she went through depression herself. So she should have a grasp of what I'm going through and feeling. Anyway thank you for your reaction always good😊

[@MentalAmanda]

I hope that she comes to understand this important fact - that silence can be the loudest! In the meantime, we're here to listen!

[@mediamaker]

This is The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel.... but Disturbed have done this truly excellent version that brings out the underlying evil and darkness that was there in the original, but had been unstated. Absolutely one of my favourite tracks, and although I was initially surprised that she had not heard of the original, I suppose that is down to her age and not being exposed to more of the classic hits of the past.

[@graemekelly]

Loved it. Great song and cover. In your darkness speak up seek help, Don’t be a statistic. Been in the darkness before and found out that I was the light in my darkness. With seeing my light I was able to speak up seek help. My psychiatrist has been a great help along with some family and a few close friends. Now I’m on a spiritual journey and loving life. Oh I have Clinical Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Life is different now but then better

[@rbelczynski]

Hello my darkness my old friend...can't tell you how much that resonates with me. You're a great person and I'm subscribed.

[@janw491]

Disturbed are so involved in helping with mental health first hand and with their audience. Incredible guys. Hold onto memories is very emotional, worth listening to

[@matthewhead1465]

This is an amazingly beautiful song with a powerful message and I love both Simon and Garfunkel’s original as well as this version. David Draiman’s vocal talents are truly stunning. You should check out the live version of this song where Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge joins them on stage to harmonize with Draiman.

[@DM00SE]

You are so interesting and I absolutely love your expressions when watching and listening to songs. Especially this one.

[@LordMekanicus]

Gives me chills every time.

[@rk41gator]

Love this video and the images with David's magnificent voice highlighted. So glad you too discovered this Simon and Garfunkel cover and like me were stunned by such a powerful and lovely rendition from Disturbed. Such a surprise. They bring an emotional depth to this great song. Now I have to see if you have reviewed their cover of Genesis' Land of Confusion.

[@XizorSizhran]

As a single guy of faith at 35 who's been single most of his adult life, I HATE when someone says things like "It'll happen when it's meant to happen," "God has a plan," "There's plenty of fish in the sea," or "You just haven't met the right person yet." It doesn't make it any damn better or easier to take. I don't want your sympathy, especially coming from people who are in active relationships. It doesn't help. Sorry for the rant, love your content, and this song is incredible.

[@granadosvm]

These lyrics from Simon and Garfunkel are spectacular. I like writing poetry, I've never been able to write an opening that grabs you immediately with that deep emotion, such as "Hello darkness my old friend". I like Disturbed's version a lot. There is a great cover of this version by an opera singer called Henk Poort, if you want to listen (not necessarily react to it) you can search for Beste Zangers Henk Poort Sound of Silence. Beste Zangers (Best singers) is a singing show from the Netherlands. The people who were present there, said when Henk got to the low notes, the whole room vibrated with his intense voice.

[@williamulmer1010]

You will love The Light by Disturbed. That song is so moving.

[@broncobra]

I needed this. I needed you. Thank you. I had no idea. You have a gift. I really needed this?

[@chisaten]

I am so glad that you are doing this song video!

[@larryc3860]

Thanks to S & G for writing and recording this classic over 50 years ago, allowing Disturbed, Pentatonix and others to re-interpret the meaning.......a warning against an increasingly detached, unfeeling, cold society.......maybe more relevant today than in the 1960's

[@chuckschoch]

Disturbed did a great job on this, not only their version of a classic but marrying the words to the video. To me it represents a dystopian society that has outlawed music, kind of like Rush 2112. The piano burning, the guitar buried in dirt, the drum in the tree and then across the water song writers that have no music to put their songs to and the ship at the end carrying the musicians to the song writers to end the sound of silence.

[@letshaveago2201]

if im right this is a warning about the danger of TV and how it stopped us all form talking and sharing, i find this just so true and emotional, dont stop listening and talking to each other for the sake of the neon light that glows in every household! the truth is in our hearts and our minds no one else. love each other because life and death with the exception of each other is all we can be sure of. go in peace.

[@robertcampopiano6001]

That’s exactly what Simon and Garfunkel were talking about. The rise of television was isolating people from each other and reducing social interactions. The song is a warning. Disturbed’s version is a wake up call because we didn’t heed the warning all those years ago.

[@joshuaisleib6116]

With your message of mental health, could you also react to Disturbed's "The Light"? It touches on a lot of stuff.

[@jessicahouser4823]

Omg....I suggested the same one. Amazing song!

[@jimturkowski8872]

Reality, this version was constantly played on the radio, in Milwaukee and Chicago. Sadly, this tune will always resonate of the depression of the Pandemic...

[@jaa1015]

Maybe the best music video, ever! Perfect comments, Amanda!

[@Craig-fc6fn]

Nice reaction. Been there, being alone in a room full of people

[@KaotikMotorsports]

“People bow to a neon god they made….” Song was writtne in the 60s but yet Simon and Garfunkel wrote that and now it can be made as your “cellphone” “People talk without speaking and hear without listening….” Also can refer to your phone (text messages)