Opera Singer Reaction (& Analysis) - DISTURBED | "The Sound Of Silence" (Live on CONAN)

[@sylviastaten3170]

Even those of us that grew up with the Simon and Garfunkle version are moved by this version. I cry whenever I hear this

[@terrijones5041]

SERIOUSLY??? HE KILLED IT ON THIS " LIVE " version whether sick or not!!! It gave me goosebumps... brought tears to my eyes and felt it in my HEART AND SOUL!!! THAT'S POWERFUL!!! GOD BLESSED HIM WITH THAT VOICE!!! DON'T YOU HOPEFULLY CAN DO THAT SOME DAY??? IT'S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY MIND BLOWING TO ME!

[@dubsgarcia]

I just saw Disturbed this weekend and David performed this song. He absolutely exceeded my expectations not only with this song, but the entire concert! Such an amazing vocalist! If anyone ever has the opportunity to see them live, I would recommend without reservation!

[@Katylou1230]

Total bucket list for me, but catching him in Houston when I have the money is almost impossible

[@forshizzlemywizzle]

I’m seeing them at Knotfest in Sydney in 2 months and I am LEVITATING with excitement

[@Katness07]

Better yet, they are one of the few bands that always perform live, never anything but their instruments, including his voice. That's amazing.

[@chaptereight2639]

In an interview on The Charismatic Voice he said that during this performance he actually had a lesion on his vocal chord that he was working around, which he had surgery for a couple of years ago.

[@nessienessie8798]

He’s a classically trained Cantor by his Jewish Cantor grandfather- best Cantor ever ❤ Also how do you put a vibrato on a distortion ? He’s phenomenal ❤

[@kajsa78kajsa]

Davids cover of this song gives me goosebumps every time. Magnificent. Great analysis as always Peter.

[@Ash00999]

I have seen hundreds of reactions to this. Yours is my fav so far. You are articulate, calm, clear and interesting to listen too. I know nothing about singing, vocal technique etc (not that interested really), but your video was a joy to listen too. Subbed.

[@joycepalm9190]

Your comment about leaning on character when not up to par was spot on, and has produced some of the best performances. Freddie Mercury's famous LiveAid performance was not advised by his doctor (throat infection; do not sing). LOL "The Show Must Go On".

[@corrina1003]

Thanks for the walk through of this song! David's voice serves the delivery of each section beautifully. This is truly my favorite version.

[@juneoconnor4503]

My favourite comment about this is that Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning and this is the rage that we didn’t listen.

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

David’s voice obviously is what makes this song. But can we give it up for the timpani player. This song would be completely different without it. Such a powerful compliment to David’s vocals

[@ko6zap1]

Especially considering he only has two drums and has to constantly tune them on the fly.

[@RyTrapp0]

And how about David singing with the mallets pounding away RIGHT over his shoulder lol

[@dnoordink]

I've watched most of the reactions to this, and I think yours is the most detailed breakdown of what he's doing with his voice. Great reaction!

[@GwendolynBiggar-zp7yb]

Wonderful and informative!! By the way, I saw you perform at Arizona Opera in the Barber of Seville and Don Giovanni, you were awesome 👏

[@vanessadolby574]

He is classically trained and started singing as a young boy in synagogue as a cantor.

[@mariachaful]

Actually I watched an interview he gave, and what he had is a growth on his vocal chords during this performance. He had it operated on after this, and couldn't talk for 3 months. He said nothing about being sick.

[@larryclark4297]

The band decided to do a stripped-down version and when Paul Simon heard this version it's the best cover he's ever heard of this song and he was going to put it down on his playlist on he was amazed

[@violet04nunya98]

I’ve never seen anything from you before and I have to say that I’m in love with not just your beautiful voice, but your educated and experienced knowledge of your art. I’m a fan now.

[@ethanslawncare6798]

This is my first time I’ve been introduced to him and he definitely is an awesome singer. I’m big into vibrato and he has a beautiful vibrato here. I’m really enjoying the videos you make especially your reactions and actually putting names to the techniques used by singers and why they do them.

[@Katness07]

The S&G original version was like a "warning of what may come", Disturbed's version is more of a "this has happened and we need to be alarmed" David has bad acid reflux, so he doesn't drink, smoke and he has a strict diet and times when he can and cannot eat.

[@horse6901]

He was really sick during this live performance...fever, congestion etc. Was sitting because he was too sick to stand and do the performance. People have said that Simon and Garfunkel's version was the warning, and this song is the anger because no one listened. David brings this song to such emotional intensity. Love your analysis of this performance....have learned so much about singing from your professional review. Thanks!

[@johndandrea8034]

QUESTION....Peter, do you have the gift of Perfect Pitch. I am always amazed how you can hear a note and tell what it is and the key it is in.

[@THETRUTHISINTHEBACKROUND-ir4zb]

dude , i love the way Elizabeth reacts to sonng . it's so real , seems so exciting to her. its hard to put it in words . like almost giddyif that sounds right.

[@larryclark4297]

David and Myles Kennedy get a cover of The sound of silence when they were in Houston Texas live I can't remember the date it's hell when you're getting old😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elzanagy705]

I would never have known he was sick while performing

[@joeimbesi99]

He sang this with a temp of 102° was almost about to cancel. David trained as a Cantor, holds 3 degrees and decided being Jewish in a troubled world to get his messages across .In the vid a boat full of musicians come TOGETHER with the writers to END the silence.What hope there is.

[@SkyeID]

First time seeing one of your videos, and your voice is WOW! do you sing Barry White songs because that is a seriously deep voice!

[@1980tessan]

This is amasing! Disturbed does this song live as a duet whith Myles Kennedy ❤. You have to listen to it 👌

[@rodconner9079]

I'll take it either way -- Studio or LIVE ... Still chilling!!! Don't know that I'd hear a better version ever tbh!!!! Be Safe

[@coffeeandtatuaje]

Heard this live recently when they came to Charlotte. I got goosebumps. Was just magic

[@Frampo46]

I enjoyed listening to your professional break down of this song.

[@RoadLessTraveledMedia]

thanks Peter. Really enjoyed your analysis and discussion of this one.

[@marycook6715]

This is the best cover ever performed by anyone else. Have always loved this Conan episode

[@2FallInLoveWithLife]

I'm super excited to see/hear your interview with Elizabeth!

[@graciecampus8499]

Awesome review!

[@jleffel09]

I subscribe to both you and the charismatic voice. I can't wait for that video with both you. That should be a great video!

[@soniamartinez8650]

OK we’re at the 1238 point and so far I have really enjoyed your reaction and you were on point as to his comfort zone at tenor the transition was so smooth, especially because he was sick

[@kchonimchita]

it's really hard to concentrate on the reaction because of your voice man. i can listen to your voice for..ever.

[@L0C0vision]

Another vocal coach/reactor mentioned that the guy from Creed talked about a tip to keep from hurting your voice with distortion. I'm not a singer, so I hope I can closely repeat what she was saying. In this performance you can see the artist make a growl face (squinted eyes & scrunched nose). Supposedly, that face helps reposition the voice and lifts some weight off the vocal folds. I hope that makes sense, even better if it's actually true.

[@MuriKakari]

The stuff about the grit being unaffected makes me really want to hear a comparative analysis of Brent Smith. I think Elizabeth reviewed Sound of Madness old school and then interviewed him right before Planet Zero- would be interesting to hear what stayed the same and what has changed.

[@brendabellas7970]

I grew up with the Simon and Garfunkle and loved it. However I never felt the song until I heard this, I know he wasnt well doing this performance but omg it's still awesome ❤

[@viodesa3]

Fantastic analysis and commentary. First of your videos I’ve seen, appreciate your breakdown.

[@shereebuckley7208]

Also check out his duet with Vince Harder called HUMAN. Vince' s voice is also amazing.

[@shereebuckley7208]

I love David Draimens voice. However you need to hear Stan Walkers version of Ultralight beam by Kanye west. This man also has an amazing voice.

[@lisabeaver7675]

David's voice is amazing. I love his version

[@johnmiller7015]

Both versions are good, but I believe this one is better than the original. The lyrics aren't "light" like Simon and Garfunkle sang it. To me, Disturbed hits the nail on the head with this cover. He sings it with more passion and emotion.

[@fta206]

Always my favorite version

[@Brimstone-Gaming]

yeah he was sick when he did the show

[@nessienessie8798]

Your voice is KILLER !!!!!!❤

[@beverleybrown5365]

I think you need to hear before critiquing 🤯😡

[@keesdeweerdt8312]

You might considder checking the version henk poort did for floor jansen on the dutch tv show ' beste zangers' henk is an opera tenor singer and goes totaly out of his comfortzone to add growling or grid to it like david did. Ofcourse he is no david d. But nevertheless it is outstanding.

[@martian50]

Yes, I agree. Floor was evidently very fond of David's version with Disturbed, so Henk decided to sing this arrangement for her on the week when the Dutch Beste Zangers 2019 TV show featured songs dedicated to Floor. This version of the performance includes before and after discussions among the cast members with English subtitles added: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4WalIyDeal2fLM

[@statusaeswave2979]

The original is the meditation -- This one is the awakening.

[@OhioPrepperOne]

I have never liked the music video recording, to me, this live recording is vastly superior and really showcases his voice.

[@SleepyheadJJC]

Thank you

[@Петърчо]

iirc, the producer decided to put an Auto-tune over David's head. I believe the surprised look he gave to someone at the "my old frienddd" vibrato is because he realized there was Auto-tune despite the fact that he didn't want it.

[@sofakingkrewl6457]

all those ladies in the patron list, i see how this is my guy. hoarder!

[@PoeticFoe]

I lobe your reactions because i learn a lot but i wish there was less pausing every 2 to 10 seconds and then replaying of the same part 3 to 6 times.

[@aniakuchta6382]

Do you prefer him or Tom Ball singing it?

[@oldmangimp2468]

"... there's no way to keep your voice perfectly in tune if you're doing a lot of movement..." . This is very true... ... unless you're Phil Collins.

[@вероникаиванова-в3в]

Привет Питер! Рады слышать и видеть Вас обоих.😁😜💋💋💋❣🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ccunha27]

As a boy, he was trained as a cantor.

[@Lantanana]

I was teen when Simon & Garfunkel came out, & their style is completely different. When I heard this one (a year ago) it also blew me away and I also like it more than the Simon & Garfunkel version. It is a very touching delivery!

[@debbieholoquist2059]

Same here. I loved the Simon & Garfunkel version. And still do, but I like this one better because he brings so much passion to the song.

[@solsroles]

Old head here, absolutely agree.@@debbieholoquist2059

[@johndandrea8034]

Indeed...He had the flue when he performed this. The original music video of the cover is still one of the most moving pieces ever. David D is a amazing human. His compassion and support for mental health is like none other.

[@HerriCaine]

* Flu -It's short for the name "Influenza". * A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors.

[@johndandrea8034]

@HerriCaine Thank you for the correction Karen.

[@WhyIneedGoogleHandle]

​@@johndandrea8034Petty are we. Be thankful for the correction you might have embarrassed yourself elsewhere.

[@danieldaponte1819]

@johnandrea8034 no need to get defensive and call names. Be appreciative that he respectfully educated you. Or tried to.

[@susanfeil7729]

@@danieldaponte1819This isn’t the place to correct someone. I’m saying this as a language teacher. What you are doing is showing your superior language/spelling skills. We all knew what he meant.

[@jennawhite5466]

In an interview, he said this song was the hardest thing he had ever performed vocally due to the high tenor cleans. Amazing even while ill.

[@manuellubian5709]

What is a high tenor cleans?

[@Katylou1230]

Doing the high notes without his usual distortion so it's "clean" it isn't distorted in any way

[@ishrendon6435]

He can sing high tenor cleans

[@suemoore6445]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, Disturbed does not use autotune, ever! Draiman was really upset when he found out his performance on Conan had been autotuned! I guess the producers of the show use it for all live performances. The band had no clue ahead of time. Still love the original video more!

[@MarcusH]

Yeah, I'd heard he was quite angry about it being there, at all. And yet? I only heard it a couple of times, and only used barely. I'm not sure if his performance would have been as solid without it honestly. But as Peter pointed out, it's just stunning to hear the amount of control over his sound in this for him having a triple digit fever.

[@federicobain]

The impressive fact is that he didn't have the flue. He admitted in an interview that he had a bleeding lesion on his vocal cords. Mindblowing.

[@christinadowdican3268]

Love, Love, Love Disturbed's version of this sick or not. Love your analysis/reactions. Thanks Peter ❤😊

[@sunnishine100]

What a coincidence! I just saw them in concert last night and of course he sung this. It was a great concert.

[@sandyhausrath]

hey I was there too 😁 fantastic show!!

[@dottieshields5918]

This was a fantastic performance by this metal artist. I think he trained as a Cantor. It is so complex. It sounds so different from the fast, folk style song sung by Simon and Garfunkel in 1964, and different from the Pentatonix version. You, as a professionally trained opera singer, hear very differently than I do, and have the language to describe it. Very educational. Thanks. This viewing on Conan has 139 million views. I think I have watched it 10 times.

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman ...amazing vocals! I really don't know anyone that could sing that well "live" and "sick"! The man can sing... man, he can even put vibrato on distortion! ....which is incredibly difficult to do. Only know a very few that can do that... and they don't do it as well or as frequently. Well done DD!

[@sue9197]

His Voicals are amazing but there are actually other singers that have passed and some that had not. They have amazing Voicals and sang sick.

[@nessienessie8798]

How do you actually put vibrato on distortion????? He’s phenomenal ❤

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

There is actually another person who can perform life whilst sick, Floor Jansen from Nightwish. She was sick during a tour in South America, but still managed to belt out the high notes of Ghost Love Score. ( if you are not familiar with this number, look up the “Wacken 2013 rendition”) Again another (symphonic)metal band. These people just know how to sing! My dream duet ( probably never going to happen) is David Draiman with Floor Jansen, 2 power vocalists.

[@BetsySchiller-sj2sm]

I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and this blows them out of the water. It's my favorite version ever. The video is fabulous and i cry every time i see it. Very moving

[@susanfeil7729]

Same here. I was a teen when Simon and Garfunkel did it and I loved it, but as soon as I heard this one by Disturbed, I was blown away.

[@user-id9ci1qg3s]

Most amazing voice, sick or not, powerful, great vocals!

[@didgemonkey]

Best cover of anything... EVER!! :D

[@Blackard84]

It's crazy that his "Flu voice" is better than I've ever dreamt of singing... as a vocalist myself, he just blows me away.

[@dklokis]

I went to their concert, (I am in my fifties,) I took my daughter, she wasn't familiar with them. When this song first came out, I had to find out who the band was. When I found out it who it was, I took my daughter, Breaking Ben, she loves so I surprised her with the tickets! SHE LOVED THEM, I think more than Breaking Ben. All I can say is, DISTURBED IS AMAZING!!!! They are one of my FAVORITE bands!!!!

[@theprips]

Thanks Peter! I’d love to see you react to Australia’s legendary Voice, John Farnham (Elisabeth has also looked at a couple of his songs and swooned 😜). Always do his live versions, never his recorded performances, and if you want a hot tip, start with his performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - notably his cover of the Beatles “Help” and “You’re the Voice”. If you enjoy his stuff, he’s known as the man who can sing anything, and even dabbles with opera ‘just for fun’ sometimes and freakin’ nails it! And no matter how much he moves, he hits nearly every note with perfection. See what you make of him 🙂

[@justinludeman8424]

Yasss - great call. Did you catch his recent statement post regarding his positive response to mouth surgery? 🖖🏼🇦🇺

[@GainesMediaInc]

This absolutely elevated David to Rock Divinity Status...and one of the few covers that is unQUESTIONably superior to the original.👌💯💪

[@chrisbeleski5913]

Please react to Chris Cornell at some point, preferably either "Nothing Compares 2 U" or "Fell on Black Days". They are part of a radio broadcast and done with an acoustic setup. Would love to see your take on one of the best vocalists of his generation.

[@justinrosvall7436]

David really got "Down with the Sickness" lol

[@GryLi]

Davids voice is so beautiful. wild to be this good while sick

[@nereol9165]

No matter how often I listen to this song I get goosebumps every single time

[@vCoralSandsv]

Same... doesn't matter how many times. Its just musical deliciousness! So many goosebumps!

[@chrisklema9992]

I've heard performers talk about "stage health" before. Where beforehand and after, you are all but dead, but when its time to take the stage, you somehow muster the ability to nail the performance.

[@lukedagnall5191]

of course him being sick didn't affect him, he's down with the sickness!

[@antivanti]

Speaking of singing with choreography. Pink might just be the goat when it comes to that stuff

[@terrijones5041]

Admit it! HE'S GOT IT MASTERED!!! HE'S FREAKING AWESOME!!! 😲👍HE'S IN TUNE!!! OF SILENCE!!!

[@brettlyons7809]

Love it! I think you would also enjoy the band Iron Maiden. Bruce Dickinson is one of the best metal vocalist ever. Hallowed Be Thy Name would be a great song to check out.

[@kingstonart]

An especially good suggestion considering how Bruce sings while running and jumping all over the place. "Vocal stability" with a twist.

[@ejburke8271]

My best explanation is that Disturbed's version speaks to the modern culture, whereas Simon & Garfunkel spoke to their generation.

[@monkeydav1]

I’m an older (57) patent attorney that loves music. I describe for a living. When I saw your picture with the ball cap and tank, I was expecting a reaction along the lines of “Dude, sick!” Instead I learned more about singing than I ever thought possible. Kudos to you. Liked and subscribed.

[@heatherg3162]

David is an absolutely phenomenal performer and human being. All of Disturbed is! I was lucky enough to see them in concert about a month ago, and it was an experience I'll never forget. If you ever get the chance to go to see them live, please do, it will be something you've never experienced before. My one gripe for this performance is that they autotuned him a few times. It's barely noticeable, but I can hear it on a couple of transitions. Even sick as he was, he didn't need the help. He sounded amazing. At any rate, thank you for the excellent analysis and video, Peter! Hugs and love from California!

[@sharonclark4002]

I read a few times from people that he wasn’t happy that they added auto tune, he didn’t ask for it but they did it anyway he was fuming.

[@Katylou1230]

​@@sharonclark4002 I don't blame him, he has been doing this for decades without auto tune I'd be fuming too

[@eriklind8489]

Thank you Peter for a wonderful analysis. My ears opened up to a few more things. When I first saw this, I was impressed at how much it sounded like the studio version.....then I learned that he was sick during this, and I had even more respect for him....My respect and admiration for him grew even more after watching his interview with Elizabeth. He is such a wonderful person, and great entertainer.

[@garryandjanepannell8594]

I've loved this song since I first heard Simon and Garfunkel's dreamlike despair of reaching people. The Disturbed version reminds me of frustrated anger that people are blocked from hearing. Both are favorites of mine for different reasons.

[@kimmyrahne433]

I saw panic at the disco a few years back in Portland Oregon. Brendon Urie performed that night with a 103 degree fever cause he had the flu. He even did a backflip off the top platform. His poor voice was really hoarse. Needless to say the next few shows were canceled because he was so ill. The fact that he even tried being that sick was wild.

[@beeftain]

Can you not stop every 10 seconds to what he did wrong, FML, listen to a decent chunk before talking

[@tarisedai9573]

When he says at the start we might not get the best performance because he was sick 🤣🤣🤣 oh my sweet Summer child

[@juliechurley2716]

😂😂😂

[@bethjarzombek4742]

God: Do you want to sound like a demon or an angel. David: yes (I saw this comment on another reaction video. All credit to them.)

[@catsarefatt]

I have listened to many, many different trainers.... but you.... we're the best to listen to. Your just so perfect with you words and what is happening. Thank you

[@johnmarengo3988]

way too many interruptions. All these type of critiquing these songs should be at the end.. A 3 minute song, this vid is 30 minutes.Too much

[@nickcastor3320]

Ur voice is incredible! I could listen to u talk all day!

[@argueljeanmichel9897]

try to react to the 70s rock singers,they were the best... to Rainbow 'stargazer' a live video in 1976 with Ronnie James DIO the best singer ever in rock history (the master of the vowels, a lot of variations, stamina, color, tone , timbre, this man had all...and he never had a lesson of singing....stunning) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIe7qmSFncZ4iLs

[@zaccogar3008]

I usually skip through all the chat and talking just to see people's facial reactions, just to see the joy and surprise. I just listened through all 31 minutes. Thank you for this reaction. Thank you for your knowledge. God speed sir.

[@brendanbelli8769]

I have a question if you didn’t read or hear that he was sick would you have picked it up? I asked this because he was so outstanding that he got a standing ovation, so are you just riding that ferry out because somebody told you or would you have really pick it up Not bashing you I just want an honest answer