Disturbed - Down With The Sickness REACTION! How does he do that with his voice...

[@kaynesheldon4905]

Need to listen to uncensored version. Missed out on some powerful stuff

[@tnightwolf]

Yeap! The censored version skips a very powerful "chapter" that gives the song an almost entire new meaning + it is a great part of pure music!

[@AgenteusaRR]

its not called uncensored anymore, it's "PG 21 and woke". And who the hell cares, it's not like him trashing his mom has any relevant status for the song :P

[@berserkerdude]

@@AgenteusaRR We have an edgelord here. Art is a form of expression, so the band can express whatever they want.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

You should have done the uncensored version, this version cuts out a whole verse that’s a metaphor for the mother mainstream culture and how they treat outcasts and minorities

[@budrosrevenge7577]

I believe it’s a metaphor for life in general not the mother

[@BrandonWestfall]

IMO it may have turned him away from the band lol So many people misinterpret that section and don't want to give them another shot. It's like putting A Little Piece of Heaven in front of someone before any other A7X song.

[@dadsteps]

Honestly I love disturbed but I always skipped to the next track at that bit

[@pbplaya1344]

@@dadsteps no mommy, don't do it again!

[@justincampbell5987]

​@@BrandonWestfallpoor elizabeth lol

[@sadiekincaid5310]

David Draiman was friends with Chester Bennington. Last year David went through a divorce from his wife and it took a toll on him. In his speech he said what actually kept him from joining Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell. It was his young son and his fans who he considers family. He has a song called A Reason to Fight that is a very emotional song. If you react to it react to the official live video because it gives more information on what lead to the song being written.

[@raymondsalazar6992]

I was actually at the filming of this video. Front center like 8 row. It was in Chicago, and they played it like 4 times in a roll because they were filming. If you didn't know that this band is from Chicago and that's why they wanted to film it there.

[@janetg3984]

That's so awesome ❤🤘🏼

[@myntami]

Dude, what a show to be at!!! ❤

[@pumpkinhead34]

That is so cool! I was in the audience during the filming of The Other Side by Aerosmith. That was in 1991.

[@redkat7406]

David Draiman is the lead singer and he is from Brooklyn NY

[@Blue-6773]

Stupify, 10,000 Fists, Stricken and Indestructible all fantastic songs + many more.

[@garywycuff1948]

Glad you named all the radio hits...their best stuff has never been played on air.

[@spencergrady4575]

​@garywycuff1948 lol OC's comment really got to you. It's called an opinion. I love most of their songs, but I'd take Stricken, The Game, and Sons of Plunder over almost any other despite having heard them all on the radio.

[@TheTripledz]

Try the song Conflict I think it was the 8th track on this album

[@theanonymousmind]

10k fists goes so hard

[@toreythefox1603]

Don't forget Dropping Plates!

[@kelleewolfe2834]

He actually has a beautiful voice, and what I've seen in clips of him interacting with his fans at concerts he's a beautiful human.

[@annaberkley7575]

David Draiman has an amazzzzzzing voice! (The singer here). Did an interview with The Charismatic Voice. Nice guy.

[@Kellie_Curtis-Holmes]

I love Elizabeth's channel, and that interview was so, so awesome ❤

[@desireezachry8086]

Yeah the uncensored would probably take u to a whole other perspective on this song. What they cut out is pretty disturbing 😊

[@MikeSands-l2q]

@desireezachry8086 it does sound disturbing until you realize "Mommy" is a metaphor and not literally a message tom his mom.

[@Cchan53]

Yes but saw it on another podcast show 2 yrs ago...they played the whole thing i believe...

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

Well they are called "Disturbed"...

[@shareiceclick]

I was gonna say the same thing about the missing portion.

[@ericalyn824]

The lead singer is actually a classically trained opera singer and he can do amazing things with his voice

[@suefantastic4584]

No, he's a trained Jewish Cantor. Meant to sing in worship.. He could do opera, that's for sure.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:) Thanks. :D I was about to say that excellent breath control would be the only way for someone to produce that type of sound and you just confirmed it. What a great song, eh?

[@catherineday951]

Not a classically trained opera singer...but trained as a Cantor...as his father was before him

[@aaroncote6750]

Yep, a kick ass song…they also do a cover of “The Sound of Silence” from Simon/Garfunkel that I believe you’ve already reacted to.

[@kerrystoltz3146]

IMO one of the best covers of all time

[@thedominator87]

hes done that one, a few times

[@Cchan53]

Yes he already did, The video and on Conan show

[@BMS453]

Oh he did do it. Gotta find it. Love their version of that song.

[@sarajones5436]

David is a classically traing cantor he has an absolitly beautiful voice and has done a ton of training to be able to do all the distortions he does and not hurt his vocal cords. He is an amaizing musician

[@athenasbodyathenasbody1634]

He has a trained voice and has been interviewed by singing coaches about how he takes care of it. Sang as a cantor in his youth. The song is about abuse changing your good natured person into something darker.

[@matthewfrain482]

The opening hook was actually completely random at first. They were practicing one day, and David got really into the beat. He said he felt a primal energy and just let loose. The other members looked at him when he did it, like “what the hell was that?!” Ultimately, it stuck

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

To be fair, those drums do hit something good right in the caveman brain.

[@MegsD79]

I've been listening to Disturbed since the 90s but they are as great today as they were then! There are so many songs from them that are amazing.

[@christinaseela6690]

This is one my favorites one of theirs, also check Land of Confusion (cover of Genesis), The light (softer feel) Don't Tell Me (ft. Ann Wilson of heart), Hold onto the memories (tearful),A reason to fight, The Light just a few.

[@DB012080]

I was at that concert when MTV shot the crowd video all day, then when they played that song, they played three times in a row and it was louder each time. Good times.

[@georgeemery3295]

This song is truly timeless

[@WitchyBishy]

One of the best concerts of my life and I've been to well over 100 concerts.

[@catherineday951]

He's such a good singer and has amazing control of his voice.

[@KMF_Talon]

Dave is literally one of the best singers in the game, he's also a really cool dude if watch some of his interviews.

[@andreamajchrzak3475]

David's voice is legendary, and the band is amazing too!

[@dutchessofmilpitas]

Yes! More Disturbed! The Light, Hold on To Memories, and A Reason to Fight are all ones that will tug at your heart strings.

[@tyroneszili537]

It's dad rock cause this came out when we were in our late teens, early 20s, and now we're all dad's, we grew up on it, I saw them at their first tour in Cleveland, with stereo mud, systematic, and drowning pool with their original singer, awesome show

[@stevebrown9955]

This song is about how society treats people who are "different." A lot of people think they are "sick" and "wrong" and want nothing to do with them.

[@BMS453]

Ok now we are talking. You MUST listen to his rendition of The Sound of Silence. You will hear a WHOLE DIFFERENT sound to his voice. This man is an AMAZING vocalist. Also The Light, such a powerful song. This two are a must hear.

[@Cchan53]

From this to beautiful "Sounds of Silence"...amazing talent!

[@Angus4277]

BP, I recommend you watch the official music video for "Land of Confusion" by Genesis, and then follow up with the official music video for the Disturbed cover of the same song.

[@TheDopekitty]

Excellent recommendations. I love both versions!

[@susanadias8354]

This music was part of the OST of Queen of the Damned, a movie based on a book writen by Anne Rice (part of the series of books of the Interview with the vampire book/movie).

[@psychokitty9325]

That entire soundtrack rocks!

[@peo4989]

Was it that one with an black actress that got murdered?

[@laurie5925]

@@peo4989she died in a plane crash

[@jawo8754]

@@peo4989she was in an plane crash, but with the stuff we’re finding out now, it wouldn’t surprise me.

[@troymullican8456]

This song is amazing, & I have always loved it. You are forgetting your response to their cover of "Sound of Silence" His voice is unreal

[@danig2029]

I saw Disturbed for the first time in 2001. Amazing live! He has classical training. Most people are shocked by that. I can't remember if you've done it or not...Disturbed does the best cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence." Brilliant.

[@wmscott1975]

‘It seems that all that was good has died & is decaying in me’ What a verse

[@R8drdave]

Great band. Glad I get to see them again in 2 weeks at aftershock festival. Great vocals.

[@JenA-cq6ci]

My 3 year old special needs daughter LOVES this song, we have to play it every day for her.

[@kellieberkebile932]

You should really listen to the uncensored version of this. It’s a whole different vibe and it is absolutely amazing and Disturb-ing. He makes you feel every word of his speech

[@scottclark3761]

The uncensored version is crazier.... This is the radio edit. Stupefy is another banger. Into the Fire is great, but deep and with a heavy message. 10,000 Fists, Indestructable, and Prayer will get you through a workout.

[@RoGueNavy]

"Madness is the gift that has been given to me." Incredibly relevant and profound.

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

Me once I got my ADHD diagnosis.

[@bluegrassberserker3088]

Bro David is by far one of the greatest frontman of our generation. I'm 37 they dropped their debut album when I was like 13 been hooked ever since. Their catalog is tip tier.

[@GergC0521]

This was the Disturbed I knew and even took my son to his first concert to see them. And then they came out with Sounds of Silence. Blew me away.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

"The Light" is one of my favorite Disturbed songs.

[@Dawnofcreation]

Disturbed is one of my favorite bands!!! Amazing base and vocals. Love the line " you mutha get up come on get down with the sickness, you fucka get up come on get down with the sickness..." Basically saying "ok mutha fucka let's roll." Totally pumps me up for workouts. Do Stupify next!!!!!

[@martinhranicky7534]

He’s a huge advocate for suicide prevention and awareness. I watched a video where he talked about it. And he was so passionate about mental health awareness

[@prestoncorbin5619]

Anger is the gift that has been given to me!

[@Dohitsurban]

My.. favorite.. band. Have seen them live, had meet n greet tickets for their 20 year Sickness tour to boot, which... Covid made that show first delayed 14 months, then cancelled. Ughn.... They got me through some rough times in Kuwait and Afghanistan...

[@ademoss80]

When we went to Ozzfest in 2001, Disturbed was 4th from the top. Their debut album had just come out and I had never heard their music before. I've been a fan since that day. Ozzfest was an all day type of thing that started at 9 am, had 2 stages with a total of around 25-30 bands. It was always a good time, I even have the shirt still.🤘🤘

[@rossalynsmith5253]

The singer who does No More Mr Nice Guy was Alice Cooper.

[@ravenw.navarre9718]

One of my Faves by Disturbed!!! David Dreyman ROCKS!!!

[@amyperkins2008]

I saw them in concert in 2000 when they first came out. Fast forward 24 years, my 23 year old son just saw them in concert. They are so great!!! One of the best concerts I've ever seen. You've gotta listen to the uncut version. This version leaves our a whole verse where he is telling at his mommy. "no mommy, don't do it again. Don't do it again. I'll be a good boy. I'll be a good boy, I promise. No mommy, don't do it, you're hurting me. OW you're hurting me". You've gotta listen to the uncut version. The verse is right where you said it was going into a solo...they cut the solo out.

[@daphne9016]

David Draimans' voice is absolutely incredible 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Pandemic270]

The Light is another amazing song from Disturbed.

[@marcwright8395]

The Conan O'Brien live performance of Disturbed doing Sound of Silence is a must review

[@jc2004x]

I think he did it

[@CoLLectiNgCAtS-q2q]

"THE LIGHT" BY DISTURBED. The video will make you cry!! ❤❤❤❤

[@BMS453]

Now I need to go listen to disturbed. I love them. Their older stuff. Prayer, Believe, Liberate, Darkness…so many good songs. The light gets me every time

[@jennifermorris6848]

Saw Disturbed in KC thanks to VetTix. I was moved by their overt support for those struggling with mental health issues. It is a shame that people miss out on some of the deeper connections in this type of this music. I fully admit I used to be closed off. Sometimes you have to be where a person is to reach them.

[@TweetyByrd_1]

Amazing band. Let's go.

[@Shiby23]

one of my first concerts. a guy in the crowd was crowd surfing on a wheel chair! the lead singer asked the security to lift the guy on stage to watch the rest of the concert. :p

[@deanabennett8461]

I have tickets to see them in St Louis in March 2025. I cannot wait!!

[@silverwillow5274]

This song is also used briefly in the Film Queen of the Damned, during the concert scene in death valley. Brilliant song but there are so many by Disturbed.

[@jmrob1107]

"Stupify" is another great Disturbed song.

[@WoltersSandy]

You have got to listen to Disturbed's version of The Sound Of Silence! You get the full spectrum of David's voice!

[@jawo8754]

This song was used as one of the songs sung by Lestat and his band in the movie “Queen of the Damned”.

[@cheriejohnson7520]

Remnants into Asylum is awesome. Shout out to any Disturbed Ones out there. 🤘🏻

[@conniegheer576]

I love Disturbed. They were my high octane breakfast drink during my 'angry young women' years 🤣 Now...they're on my house cleaning playlist along with Korn and Staind and many other greats from that era in my life 😂

[@scarlettohara369]

Brad Lidge used to come out as closer for the Astros. I love disturbed. thank you so much. my girls were raised on this and others. i have a Mudshovel tattoo on my back lol

[@jrv-qo7bx]

This song, stupify, and prayer are my favorite for Disturb

[@JeremyBennett-t3r]

One of the best workout songs ever!

[@Tylmorsea206]

You gotta do Prayer by Disturbed next. It’s so good and one of their top songs!

[@myntami]

Man, I love this band! His voice is amazing! ❤

[@ChanelStuff]

Those jungle drums are the BEST. Makes my ass wanna dance 🤘😝🤘

[@leapatterson2014]

You really need to listen to more Disturbed. They have more hard, but they have some really awesome soul tugging releases, too. Try: A Reason to Fight, Hold on to Memories, The Light and Through the Fire.

[@perceptionsofreality]

Am I the only one who hears "Will you take the pain I will give to you, again and again. And will you return it?" in their head whenever he says "Will you give it to me?" (Depeche Mode, "Strangelove")

[@JackiLeaWWP]

The first time I heard this was in the movie Queen of the Damned back in 2002. Been a fan ever since!

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

If you get the chance to see them live, by all means do so...Incredible show!! ✌❤

[@ArtbyKaitlin]

Watch a fellow reactor, The Charismatic Voice. Elizabeth does a vocal distortion analysis video, where they do mri, laperoscopy etc on the lead singer from Lorna Shore. Itll show you how these guys do their distortions, and actually that they do it in a healthy way. Its amazing to watch, and very interesting.

[@ArtbyKaitlin]

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[@MommaOsoIrish67]

I second that! The whole thing was so interesting. And the friendship that came from it is awesome!

[@ArtbyKaitlin]

@@MommaOsoIrish67 wasn't it?! They're bith so cool. I can't wait for the further research they're doing.

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

@@ArtbyKaitlin They give me sibling bestie vibes. Big sister opera singer, and little brother death core, showing each other videos, etc! Both awesome, and her hubby jumping in on the pranks just shows how great they all get along!

[@nightmaremikel]

Fun fact. The lead guitarist hair is actually a wig. His real hair is like twice as long. He wore a wig due to the fact his dad didn't like him having long hair, so he wore a wig with short hair to please his dad.

[@SherPettit]

David has the most incredible voice ever

[@heidecosta7834]

"Madness is the gift, that's been given to me"

[@Sab3rStrik3]

Their version of “The Sound of Silence” shows you some of the range of their singer.

[@amandatidwell9289]

They used this song in Queen of the Damned movie. Fit that movie so well. My favorite by them is Sound of Silence, but none the less great song.

[@LordVonGoose]

YES! Go down the Disturbed rabbit hole!!!

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

I started working at Best Buy in 2002 in the department where they sold CDs, DVDs and video games and we had a TON of copies of this album in stock at all times!

[@moviereviews4life]

Other Disturbed songs to listen to Sound of Silence (Cover) Land of Confusion (cover) The Light Prayer Stricken Liberate Remember Voices Stupify Ten Thousand Fists Inside the Fire The Night Another Way to Die The Animal A Welcome Burden God of the Mind The Vengeful One A Reason to Fight Are You Ready? Already Gone Hey You Bad Man Don't Tell Me (featuring Ann Wilson of Heart) David Drainan has done some work separately from Disturbed too Foresaken (off the Queen of the Damned soundtrack) Breaking Glass (WWF Forceable Entry) Dead Inside (Nina Strauss album) We Believe (Hyro the Hero song) David Drainan also had another band when Disturbed was on hiatus called Device here are a few songs to check out You Think You Know Vilify Close My Eyes Forever (ft Lzzy Hale) (Cover) Through It All (ft Glenn Hughes)

[@goddessunicornboops311]

The Charismatic Voice on youtube is exploring the vocal scream and her research on it is fascinating! And you nailed your interpretation of the song and his use of the scream in the verses 🙌 I would love to see you react to Stupify. I feel like no one covers it enough

[@nathanclarke2777]

David was a classically trained singer (went to school to learn how to sing). He is an amazing talent!

[@jamesjohnston1935]

The whole "Dad Rock" thing is being used as a catch all term for all rock music that came out in the late 90's and early 2000's

[@halcyonpoet]

My nephew got me into Disturbed awhile back. My favorite songs of theirs is 10,000 Fists, Stricken, and their cover of Genesis' Land of Confusion

[@davidd3948]

Absolutely should listen to the live, uncut version. Then you can see the darkness he was talking about!

[@Camille_Lee_Eon]

❤I always listen to Metal when lifting...more Dance/Pop when doing calisthenics...Jazz/Classical/Blues/Native American Flute and/or Movie themes when in meditation...

[@LVnemesis]

A Reason to fight..it's a powerful song that has saved lives, so many people have a story when it comes to that song keeping us from doing something dark and permanent, myself included, David and the band emotionally breakdown everytime they play it...Want a great song to review from disturbed, that is it...also check out the extended version on KZbin, they gave interviews with people it touched during the song...I was glad the day I came across it, or I too might be in a grave next to my childhood friend who lost the battle....

[@melissagrover9727]

Love this song. It’s hypnotic

[@worksbydandeprez]

Back in 2001 I was stopped at a traffic light when this song came on. There was a BMW to my left. and I couldn't hear whatever music he might have been listening to. When the "wah-ah-ah-ah" part came up, both the BMW driver and me joined in at the same time. We noticed each other joining in the song, the light turned green and we both went on our way.

[@Jane-d4w]

Draiman was a cantor in his synagogue growing up. The man has an incredible voice. Incredible strength and range. You really need to see the long version and dig into their music. The even covered Phil Collins Genesis, Land of Confusion!❤❤ It's excellent!! I've seen them x3 since 01.

[@tresianyfb5865]

An amazing release !! I say great form of therapy in a way

[@tombanaski3251]

Check out Indestructible and Stricken--both great songs. Indestructible is played by troops heading into battle in The Middle East, according to a friend of mine who served there…

[@RoGueNavy]

Just wait until you hear their "Inside the Fire". And their cover of "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel is insanely powerful.

[@AngB517]

He does that because he is a trained Cantor which means he can make quite a few sounds. He's used to singing in Hebrew, which he actually does in quite a few of their songs. Elizabeth Zharoff calls it the hairball noise. The one you looked at that said he almost joined Chester and Chris is actually a very powerful video I believe he gave that speech right before *A Reason To Fight* .... *The Light* 2 of the most beautiful songs. I loved the one when he told a certain "church" in Topeka KS, to basically go F themselves, because Disturbed doesn't divide, they unite. Um that was a short version what happened? Definitely not what is considered dad rock... but he is a compelling person. He told a story once of a young guy coming up to him to say something and when he turned around David noticed there was a Swast!ka on his head. David asked why he had it and after listening to the guy, David told him he was Jewish, I don't remember all of the story but it IIRC did change the kid's life.

[@Tom7496Maxwell]

Haven't heard that in a minute, forgot how hard it rocks!

[@Jeeazz2012]

This song was also used in the movie Dawn of the Dead

[@Str8Maddeness]

People will be getting down with The Sickness 100 years from now. Just timeless.

[@nancymjohnson]

ALWAYS GO WITH THE UNCUT VERSION!! Go back and listen to the album version. It’s about an abused boy, who dreams of getting even with his mom. That “ooh wha…” he did in practice one day, and the band decided they had to put it in a song.

[@cbdawg4242]

This album came out just before my first deployment to the Middle East in Jan of 2002. This album was our anthem, banger after banger