I FINALLY reacted to PENTATONIX covering The Sound of Silence

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

I love this. Pentatonix are great and so loved. There harmonies are spectacular. TX gor this. You are appreciated. Greetings from South Africa

[@dennisharnish9063]

What ever this group sings is great. You may watch them sing Imagine.

[@elainedavis9053]

Thank you Awesome Reaction!

[@bill.godwin-austen]

I was a big Simon & Garfunkel fan back in the 60's and 70's, and loved their original of the song. I also enjoy both the Disturbed and Pentatonix versions for very different reasons: Disturbed captured the darkness of the lyrics better than any version of the song I've heard, and David Draiman's dynamic and emotional performance was epic. Pentatonix, as they generally do, give us incredible harmonies, and their own powerful vocals as well. It's a much more hopeful take on the song than the way it was interpreted by Disturbed. Which one I like best is usually determined by how I'm feeling that particular day, and which one I've heard most recently. They both knock it out of the park.

[@robertvirnig638]

I love Pentatonix, I've seen them in concert, but on this particular song, Disturbed did more to reinterpret the song and bring new meaning to it.

[@bigJimtx]

you need listen to the original recording from Simon & Garfulnkel written by and played by Paul Simon !!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobb9541]

Nice cover but nothing touches the original IMO.

[@HelenKubon]

video was a bit off from the audio but glad you loved them. Go down the rabbit hole. Enjoy.

[@InkWellideas]

It's a great time to react to Pentatonix Christmas music; try "Carol of the Bells", Sugar Plum Fairy" or "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful"

[@dalepettiner5036]

And if you like this particular song (regardless of the group), go catch the duet with Peter Hollens & Tim Foust doing it. A little different, but really good.

[@margretrosenberg420]

"Sound of Silence" was originally sung by Simon and Garfunkel, an American folk rock duo in the 1960s. It was written by Paul Simon, and they first released it in October, 1964. In the 60 years since then, it has been covered by numerous bands and singers, including, as you know, both Disturbed and #Pentatonix. Disturbed released their cover first; in many ways Pentatonix's version is a response to Disturbed. There has been much speculation about the meaning of "Sound of Silence." Because it was released shortly after President Kennedy's assassination, many people thought it was about that. Some people think that Paul Simon foresaw the internet. Some people think it's set in the aftermath of a global catastrophe, either nuclear war or climate change; this is apparently the view of Disturbed. But Paul Simon did talk about this, and here's what he had to say: "…we have people unable to touch other people, unable to love other people. This is a song about the inability to communicate." However, since so many people hear the song as a warning of planetary disaster, the best version comparison I've heard goes like this: Simon and Garfunkel warned us. Disturbed is angry that we didn't heed the warning. And Pentatonix says that it isn't too late - we can still save the planet if we're willing to make the effort. Is Pentatonix right? I don't know. But I'm CERTAIN that if we just give up we lose, so I'm with Pentatonix on this one. If they're wrong and it's already too late, at least we'll go down fighting for our planet, and that beats the heck out of the only other option I see, writing an angry suicide note.

[@victorluke5816]

Disturbed was an angry version. PTX did a joyful we still got a chance version.

[@MogzysTunes]

yeah okay im falling in love with this women fast not even joking haha, love these reactions

[@SwiftReactions]

🤣🤗

[@bazkeen]

Absolutely beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Such a great cover Definitely do the original 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@steveostrander5182]

This is one of my favorites by Pentatonix but i still prefer Simon and Garfunkle

[@joeturner1181]

The original, Disturbed's, and this version all paint a different picture using the same song, which I think is a testament to the songwriter. The original is a warning. Disturbed's version is angry that the warning wasn't heeded, and this version is hopeful that we've learned from the past. Check out the original and let me know if you agree! On a technical note, the music video audio was out of sync; their lips were a second or so behind the sound.

[@allendesalme197]

Disturbed version is also a cover - the original is Simon and Garfunkel in the 1970's

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their cover of The Prayer.

[@philduclos9056]

Completely different from Disturbed- I have enjoyed the majority of Pentatonix Songs… A real talented group of musicians

[@davephillips7209]

One of my all-time favorite songs done to vocal mastery. Disturbed to me was like the warning of it being here, PTX left a feeling of hope. Both are FANTASTIC!!

[@robertsistrunk6631]

you have to d a reaction to Whiskey lullaby.

[@geecee4724]

Yes, you have to do the original, far better than the 2 covers in my opinion. Also, 3rd time of suggesting, do The Moody Blues - Nights in White Satin, live at The Royal Albert Hall (2000 I think), you also should do the original album version (Days of Future Passed, 1967), there is a 2nd part that isn’t on the live one.

[@margretrosenberg420]

#PTX Recommendations: • "Hallelujah" ( a recent live performance, with Matt and a new arrangement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZaTc6B6mb-ojpI ) • "Imagine" (the official video) • "The Prayer" • "Bohemian Rhapsody" (the official video) • "Run To You" (an original, written by Avi and Kevin) • "Happy Now" (another original) • "O Come All Ye Faithful" • "O Holy Night" (they did a totally new recording for their 2023 Christmas album; you can find the official video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJatcohoor2gbtksi=upj2Q3vLqigVEtgm ) • "Pure Imagination / Christmas Time is Here" (preferably the live Vevo recording) • "Kiss From a Rose" (preferably the live Vevo recording - both of the Vevo recordings are available on KZbin) • "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" • "The Lucky Ones" (an original, written by Scott) • "Thank You" (an original, written by Scott and his then fiancé, now husband, Mark Manio Hoying, shortly after the end of COVID lockdown, about how much easier it was to get through that time because they were together) • "The Kevin Show/Kevin's Fifth." This is a live feed from a concert they gave in Owensboro, Kentucky, Kevin's home town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epOmkqasmLOrbZo and this is the very special performance of "Kevin's Fifth" (without "The Kevin Show") from Kevin's birthday in 2022: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ6TmGquic18jdUsi=99F7iG5qkdgPCm43 Additionally, *if* you're familiar with _"The Wizard Of Oz"_ (the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland), I recommend "Todrick Hall - The Wizard of Ahhhs (ft. Pentatonix)": kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5y5ln6YZ86aqMk If you've never seen the movie it won't make sense, so take care of that first.

[@allendesalme197]

Sound not synced with video - it helps when watching them

[@mahatmakane1946]

Try Geoff Castellucci's solo version -- a very different take.

[@dthomas4566]

Only a couple of things here, for your own understanding: A lot of Pentatonix videos get blocked and mostly people don't understand why... Exactly. The reasons can be a lot of things, but the one that is prevalent, is the audio mix of the reactor's mic mixing with the audio of their official video and causing a misrepresentation of the actual song and recording purity. Your video was an absolute perfect example of this, with your microphone and ambient sounds mixing and misrepresenting the music. Please understand this and try to mitigate this in order for your videos to be released earlier by KZbin.❤

[@SwiftReactions]

I appreciate you letting me know. I haven't had any problems with Pentatonix videos being blocked or demonetised but I'll keep that in mind.

[@brianedelen7694]

Disturbed's cover is so much better

[@duke2651]

Ahh...no.

[@brianedelen7694]

@duke2651 yes it is

[@duke2651]

@@brianedelen7694 I difference of opinion. You enjoy yours and I will enjoy mine...be well.

[@randyiatesta5213]

@@brianedelen7694 ahh… no

[@Its_Just_Chris__]

There's nothing better than the original. Nothing. This is my least favorite version of this song. A great song though