FIRST TIME REACTING to DISTURBED - THE SOUND OF SILENCE (Live Version on Conan)

[@jeffreystanley7884]

David's voice is amazing it's like God asked him, "Do you want the voice of an angel or a demon?" and David replied..."YES"

[@crazymelomanka]

yeah, he just chose both))

[@ellienesmith4016]

This is literally my 1003 time hearing it! i listen at least 10 times a night! My favorite singer ever, favorite song ever...cry every time.

[@xelahooper2176]

Same!

[@Gary4DLC]

I'm surprised you're actually counting. I lost count long time ago lol

[@007tallguy]

@@Gary4DLC lol, me too! super super awesome singing for sure! i've watched a ton of these review vids and everyone is so amazed with his voice and vocal range (myself included). even after seeing/hearing this song a bazillion times, i still get chills and goosebumps on those high and gritty notes!

[@AeonAxisProductions]

This is oddly specific

[@seanstark5948]

Me too! Lol

[@als100]

I may be flamed here, and I love the original Simon and Garfunkel song but... IMHO, this one is BETTER than the original... it brings me emotions that the original couldn't... Great reaction!

[@bninem1397]

He had the flu during this too, he was mad that they autotuned one of his notes iirc

[@als100]

@@bninem1397 I heard about it! This is an usual practice in these TV shows... I'm not fan of it either.

[@a.zimmerman1867]

I agree 100% with you. I grew up hearing the original and it doesn't really express the gravity of the lyrics. This is gorgeous.

[@dickortner3551]

I agree

[@watts1012]

No flames here, you are absolutely correct. Disturbed has a done a great job finding songs that are in need of some righteous anger and adding it. They did it with Land of Confusion and perfected it here.

[@jurgeng3821]

57 years old peace of art picked up by a genius band with a great singer like david creates emotion still today.....props to Paul Simon

[@robertdevinney7824]

Good reaction. You just witnessed a Master piece. Enjoy this kind of Strong powerful music. Once in a lifetime.

[@cesaraugustus9064]

I have heard this song hundreds of times and I never tire of hearing him sing it. He takes you on a journey with spiritual undertones. Amazing. It often makes me cry. I loved your reaction. I cried when you cried. Thank you for the honest reaction.

[@dickortner3551]

When you say will never get tired of it that is very true. In the past six months I have probably listen to it 600 times And there is no exaggeration and I still am not tired of it. Divorced the music everything is perfect for this song and I’ve never heard a better voice

[@emmkaa2099]

Beautifully worded!

[@bethanydonecker6804]

I hear you. I've been down "this rabbit hole" for months. I dont usually have obsessive tendencies but this song, his voice....mesmerizing.

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

This, for me, is the best cover ever done of this song. The original seemed like a warning, this one seems like" LOOKS WHAT YOU MANIACS HAVE DONE!?!" And David brings suck gravitas to an, already, beautiful song!

[@knightlife98]

You feel a bit of being scolded when David starts singing with the rasp, about creating another God to worship. David killed it with this Cover, absolutely masterful!

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Yup... the "neon god" refers to television. The old tube TV's we had back when this song was written were filled with neon gas.

[@teufelhund3801]

​@Mr.Ekshin it represents all media, including Comercialism. Neon signs were popular back then for advertising stores.

[@cindymaun8952]

I'm so envious of the lucky people in that Conan audience!!! OMG!!! ❤

[@randyinchesapeake8129]

"I don't know how to explain" ... That's because you were expecting to just listen to a song. You weren't expecting a visceral experience that touches so deeply. You don't just hear this, you feel it.

[@Warhawk76]

This performance is a religious experience

[@randyinchesapeake8129]

@@Warhawk76 Well said !

[@ricardolira8745]

I understand you. I also cried the first time I heard this song. You feel it in your ears, then in your heart and at the climax it touches your soul. ✨❤️

[@Orbitalmercury]

I'm a 57 year old guy and I cry every time I hear this. When he hits that last Sounnnnnnnd ( which he sustains for 5.11 seconds) it really hits me hard and I'm glad as I know I'm not heartless.

[@michaeldallas3217]

I’ve never seen a singer positioned next to a timpani drum on stage.....speaks to the power of his voice.

[@DonLuc23]

I'm not a fan of drums, but this timpani player is right on..fits the song perfectly

[@DravenGal]

That’s a very good and interesting point!

[@themajor743]

Yes, he is Disturb's own drummer and he and David have played this on stage often enough to be in perfect sinch'.

[@massamune70]

Yes Mike Wengren is pretty amazing. He is the drummer/percussionist of Disturbed

[@evanbremner65]

the crazy thing is he was actually sick during this!

[@bradmcgregor5794]

One of the best things .. he had a fever and the flu when he did this and still owned it

[@scubadawgy]

​@@bradmcgregor5794He wasn't sick, he had a lesion on one of his his vocal cords. Which is worse. He didn't have the flu or a fever.

[@tonymatrisin4328]

The lead singer was sick this night too and still sounded great

[@angelamaccord3061]

That....is absolute perfection. I love watching people fall in love with David Draiman's voice.

[@deco9863]

Love your reaction!! Love you!! One of the best live performances in music history. Peace....

[@bhamdan85]

The end of this song is an absolutely phenomenal piece of of work! going from the gruff of tenement, and softening the halls, part, is just an orgasm for my ears.

[@endoraismygma]

I love watching people's first reaction to this! It's like I'm hearing it for the first time again too. David is an incredible artist and SO HOT.

[@Lily_Samson]

This is how to react to a video! No interruptions! No pauses! I feel like it allows all the beauty and emotion to build, unimpeded by all the stops, and talking… Bravo! Beautiful reaction! 🦋Lily🦋

[@ludlow7369]

💯% Agree! All reviewers stop the cutting in. Do like she did here, speak low during song then summarize at end.

[@snewhouse13]

And David was sick during this performance...amazing!

[@mitchsmith6334]

Yep.... he had the flu.....

[@15joes]

I honestly can't think of a better song ever performed. This performance brings out tears in me every time I watch it.

[@Andy-df5fj]

6:40 There actually was auto tune applied by the Conan show against the wishes of David. He's a perfectionist and was very angered by it being used because he doesn't need it.

[@anitathompson9360]

He was sick with flu and still nailed it❤❤😂😊

[@CapnCrusty]

Good on you - out of all the reaction videos of this performance I've seen, yours is the only one to pay proper respect and actually listen to the song and not interrupt repeatedly with a bunch of self-absorbed blather. This is an exceptional performance and deserves to be heard first of all, and you did that. 👍

[@livelifefully2day]

Someone said, "the original was meant as a warning, while this one is meant as a judgement." Some fifty (50) years after this was written it feels relevant and timely. With our political chasm and our false gods (like internet sensations, reality show stars or political leaders etc.) It seems we all make our own Gods these days. And just look at how prophetic the line, we talk without speaking, (it's the very definition of texting.) Hell, we are all so busy coming up with a counter argument to someone else's view, we truly do hear without listening. And because we don't listen it's like a cancer growing. Powerful lyrics and an incredible retelling which touches us all across age, race and creed. Which in today's world is truly epic!

[@sndnmytrnks]

It's ok.. I get choked up and I've listened to this song at least 100 times. His ability to make you feel the message is unsurpassed. Such a talent....!!

[@glendacrosbywilkins4246]

Your Soul was touched........ Its a very strong Warning from God in that song to ALL OF US.........David's heart brings emotion to every word.....Beautiful...

[@kylekerwin4993]

Goosebumps and 😢. If this doesn’t get inside of you and takes you to place most don’t want to go there. This performance will probably someday and tear your heart out and the tears falling from your face will leave a puddle at your feet. Best cover and Best live performance in history. Captivating song leaving the audience just stunned that only a pin drop could be heard.

[@cesaraugustus9064]

Seeing you moved to tears touched me deeply. I am moved every time I hear this song and I love to witness other people experiencing this performance for the first time. It is a deeply moving experience. It stirs something in us that can only be described as touching the devine. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us. ❤

[@konstantineorfanos249]

Your reaction at the end is why we listen to music. For that feeling!

[@jerryjohnson7437]

This is the most honest and real reaction of the hundreds of reactions I have watched > I have listened to David Draiman's version thousands of times and love it more and more with each listen.

[@leslie-m1r]

Wonderful rendition, and thank you for listening first and speaking afterwards. Nice !

[@sharonweaver4313]

Just a magnificent performance! He is a trained singer and a terrific actor!

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman....one of the best male vocalists ever! ....imho. Can go from clear and sweet to powerful and rasp and back! ...he has always amazed me with his talent!

[@debihorton6807]

Watching your emotions run across your beautiful face filled my heart as much as his beautiful voice.

[@steffym1251]

Not many singers that can make you feel what hes singing hes got a gift

[@leonwilliams8523]

Don’t worry every time I hear it I still get goosebumps

[@SinHurr]

I've been listening to coaches/singers react for, like, 3 hours, and I still get misty every time.

[@mjparker4588]

She said,"...it makes you feel closer to the divine, somehow..."... and "...this is the type of song that we're going to hear again and again and again and never get used to it..." I think I've listened to 8 or 9 "vocal coaches" critique this song and I never tire of watching their reactions.

[@MikeFairbrass]

Thank you for listening to the song in it’s entirety before commenting. Also, David was ill at the time this was aired. Amazing!

[@kenmahoney5255]

My little lady ❤️ Growing up listening to the original version as a young man and now having more days behind me then ahead of me I can say with absolutely know problem that this cover is what this beautiful song was intended to sound like❤️ I thank you for sharing your little journey with me❤️🌎❤️

[@michelcrowfeather3789]

Exactly… the Divine power comes through his voice, that of an Angelic messenger 💖🌎🎼🕊️

[@jaumepp1975]

Great reaction, my dear. Very sincere tears of joy. Agree in all you say. Great channel, many thanks.

[@skyhawk_4526]

I love what you said about "being closer to the divine" when listening to this. I agree and I'm not particularly religious, but this performance is absolutely a religious experience! It is an amazing performance and David's vocals are truly a gift from God that I think he shared best when he sang this song.

[@Bubbajoetbonemal]

Beautiful reaction, Steph. I loved when you said at the end of the video, "Guys, Guys, Guys, what was that". That was awesome. Beautiful reaction. I loved it. :)

[@tomkirkemo5241]

I've heard thins version like...a thousand times. I grew up with music, both my father and my mother....and my sister sang in Choirs and played a lot of instruments. It was Carl Orff and Grieg and...but this is just wonderfull!!!! :)

[@michaelleary8923]

Well said. Great reaction one of the best I’ve heard so far and I’ve seen more of them. You’re right I never get sick of this. I listen to it multiple times a day. It just doesn’t get better than this.

[@renesteinkopf6068]

Great reaction ,show you have a good soul with a warm Heart,you can look the official Video to this Song it will touch your Soul in a incredible kind

[@NocturnalIntellect]

This song was written as a warning to humanity. It couldn’t be more relevant today. Great review.

[@ronkampsen1098]

I feel you on this one! I've listened to this song many times and it still brings a tear. It is one of the most emotional songs I've ever heard.. This version.

[@neilgrimshaw3962]

You are correct. I've listened to this song a thousand times and still get chills. This version touches your soul.

[@patmcneil8616]

You're honest and heartfelt reaction is in and of itself worth watching music and word should move people such as it moved you.

[@PoppysRules]

I could tell that you felt the same way that I did when heard this version. The emotion is overwhelming

[@irishboy0001]

One of the few reactions to this song that I will watch multiple times. You get it, I get it, and so do a whole lot of people. This version is timeless and will be seen for a very long time. At the end of the song you kept it real and I love it.

[@Decanolleder552]

I am not a connoisseur of music like you, I have seen other music critics and the truth is that the reactions to this voice have been more than great. I think that from time to time a voice as prodigious as this appears and impacts us all whatever type of music you listen to. It's really cool I don't know what to say...

[@nicholaspatrick4445]

performance was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! his voice is both beautiful and haunting...................the bass drum pounding out those double strikes shakes the body and the piano is haunting and the orchestra is perfect background for the whole song.....................and you are adorable

[@rudolfg.7041]

Hallo Namensvetterin -). Eine unglaubliche Version des Songs.Toll.Gruss aus Germany. Hello namesake -). An unbelievable version of the song.Toll.Gruss from Germany.❤️👍🙋‍♂️

[@robertosavard6750]

La premiere fois que j ai entendu cette version c etait a la radio et je suis tombé en amour avec cette version🥰🥰🥰

[@ShopCardcade]

The first time and multiple times after I was overcome with emotion because of this song. I’m not really super emotional of a guy and this song just triggered something.

[@paulisherwood5853]

I listened to this song many many times and your reaction was the way I felt when i first heard it.

[@lusiscus]

You are the 1st person I have seen get that emotional over this song and it had the same effect on me. It's amazing.

[@michaelkrassnitzer1830]

you made them famous! thanks for this reaction! hope you are doing really well!

[@jonathanb1059]

True masters of using their voice can pull emotions out of you, take you on a journey. Truly amazing when you get to hear a voice that can do that.

[@kevinmaurice6018]

This is the best reaction I have seen. Thank you for not interrupting the song.

[@jefftriphahn3496]

"I feel closer to the divine" That is because David Draiman's voice is both angelic and demonic at the same time. It is not something humans can easily comprehend.

[@RichardDepp]

I can’t help but cry every time I hear this song done this way

[@crazya3466]

Simon and Garfunkel wrote this song!! Disturbed know owns this song!!

[@themajor743]

Exactly what Paul Simon said of it.

[@JohnJohnson-ov2mf]

Steph, as always a gorgeous reaction from an extremely gorgeous young lady in waiting. This was written by Simon&Garfunkle when they were just launching their careers and when they were still idealistic. I see it as their take on the state of affairs of the world in the sixties, including the music industry turning into something, not at all like they had imagined it to be. This was their attempt at reaching out to a corrupt world getting worse by the decade and an attempt by their perceived Creator of calling us to attention of that evil, and our silence to the atrocities surrounding us, and an acceptance of darkness, as an old friend, basically saying that he'd won! And now looking back and coming forward to the here and now, with all the fraud, media misinformation, the dumbing down of our school children and young adults, the utter and contemptable way in which our government ignores our rights while allowing wrong doers to run amok. There's no telling as to how much their age old warning simply has fallen on deaf ears!

[@vaughncollar8014]

The best description of his voice that I've seen/heard is: God asked if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon. David merely said "yes".

[@StephGardofficial]

Exactly hahahahah 😂👍👍

[@pauladimarco9198]

Yess!! That is exactly what I've posted on other reaction videos to this song!!

[@johnfry4501]

Oooh someone’s seen SoFie Reacts take on this 🙂👍🏻

[@gsx-phantom645]

This mans body is a cathedral of sound...

[@belowradar17]

Thank you very much for making this video. I think that is exactly right, how can humans make things like this? I feel that connection too when I witness something like this. That's why I love to watch the reactions of people being moved. Yours was very beautiful. Take care.

[@rodger1nin]

i would never show it, but you reaction is how I feel. thanks

[@اشرفقاسم-ن6ص]

That's great deep voice.. i love it so much.. i love your reaction deep voice makes me feel sad..❤

[@troygarner2432]

Great reaction and you are spot on. The beauty of this song is that it touches each person in a different way. The connection, when made, is deep! Soul deep... This song has a very special place in my heart because, the very first time it played on the radio in 2015, I was on the way to see my mom in the hospital. We had just been told she had 3 to 6 months to live... Even now, tonight, watching, listening and feeling this song, it brought tears to my eyes once again...

[@Low-n3k]

I get goosebumps every time I watch it, but you made me cry 🥰😉👍

[@lancaster5498]

Thank you for letting this hit. Great reaction

[@allukaphelis103]

eu so me emocionei assim de novo com a LiSA - homura / THE FIRST TAKE da pra sentir a musica em um nivel q chega ser inexplicável

[@RebelsBestFriend]

You are as emotional as I was. You are a very sweet, feeling person. I've heard this hundreds of times and can never get tired of it. reading the comments reassures me I'm not crazy. This singer said he had a conversation with Paul Simon who liked his version. That's always nice to know.

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

Your reaction is beautiful. To be this connected at your age is also amazing.

[@rafaelcolon6635]

You got it! This rendition of this song is amazing. So much feeling and emotion.

[@travistalayumptewa2480]

I've been singing their songs since I was 12, but I had voice training in high school. I'am 35 now and still can match him 😘. You are absolutely beautiful 😘😍❤.

[@larryclark4297]

Chills are real he was sick when he did this and he nailed it a live version 🥇

[@elvishards8161]

Love the wee clips at the end where you took a few seconds of certain parts of this beautiful song.much respect fae Scotland

[@alanbartlett6209]

He was classically trained in his younger years... There is one auto-tune part which he was pissed about when the Conan show added that to his song.... And he was sick with the flu when he sang that on Conan... So just imagine what his voice would be like when he wasn't sick. Paul Simon actually said it is now David's song as it had been reborn, and congratulated him on it

[@davidfuters7152]

Thanks for not stopping the video to talk That is a masterpiece created by legends and I must admit improved upon

[@robertgreen4050]

Your reaction to the song made me cry I love it you have a good heart may God bless you 🙏

[@stevenaleman7454]

Great vid reaction! This performance brings the emotion and power every time I watch it.,. Chills on a Disturbed version of a 60's song is so crazy awesome!

[@haroldricafort]

David draiman voice is so good and so powerful what a voice 👌👌👌👏👏

[@clarencebirch1791]

David Draiman is the singer, he is classically trained, he had the flu during that performance, if you look closely you will see him frown, he realized the producers were trying to use auto tune, but they were stopped!

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

I've heard this 1000 times and I just cried again 😂

[@soulshine4088]

That was every human emotion experienced by human kind by the greatest voice from GOD himself. I love Dave's voice so much!!

[@GordonJohnFraser]

Your response was absolutely amazing 😢😢❤and I am definitely Subscribing to your channel 😊😊😊😊

[@waylon360]

Got to see him do it twice live, just as amazing!

[@Wooffred]

You are so right when you say that he sings with an emotion you feel. There are so few artists that can do that. They can mainly do it live when the crowd gets behind them but he can do it from a video. Very rare.

[@Andres64B]

This is a great song and a great performance. It's so powerful that despite having seen it many many times, I still get emotional about it.

[@jasonanderson6799]

Best remake of a song that I can think of. AWESOME

[@billburgess3651]

Great job, Steph. And you nailed it regarding the live version. I was reading and listening to this the other night & the professionals pointed out that something was wrong. It turns out - I believe it - he had said he had a cold or something that would acct for the extra gravel in his voice. Girl - this is the first time I've heard of you, too - your mind will be totally blown watching the video that they did with this song. To me, it is amazing! As you mentioned you can do a lot more engineering of the sound in the studio but this version got (gets) right in my soul. And it's way better IMHO.

[@johnreeve9373]

Love that you dont keep pausing as you listen . so much better to hear it right through b4 making comments . well done you

[@kennykarlsson6691]

One of the best covers ive ever heard. This version should have been the original song . Epic.

[@jacobclayton0]

1994! Disturbed is one of the few musical geniuses still around of the 90s+ era