Rapper FIRST REACTION to Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" LIVE on CONAN / TBS ! Even BETTER!

[@brothercain5366]

David Draiman is one of the best voices in modern music. But because so many of Disturbed songs sound similar nobody realizes he has such an angelic voice.

[@bevalexander5897]

I have a friend who just happened to be in that audience that night. He said that people who were backstage came out to see who was singing. The audience gave the band a 10 minute standing ovation. I believe this performance is one of the top 10 live tv performances of all time. It’s almost unworldly.

[@nancya8477]

That's a great story. I ran across it several days later on the internet. I had never heard anything by Disturbed before, and then I watched that video probably 50 times and showed it to everyone I knew.

[@warchaser388]

Not to mention he was sick at the time of the audience version

[@anthonyhuffman1692]

​@@warchaser388Yes, he would. People were making comments about how he sounded. A little bit different he didn't want to strain his vocal cords cause he was actually bad sick, but he didn't want to stand up his performance.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

How lucky for your friend!!!

[@sandralybrand9425]

This is much better than the recorded version! ❤

[@Halmak3]

The insane thing about this is he was sick. Had a high fever. He absolutely blew this out of the water!! It's 100% better than the the video/studio version. Amazing voice!!

[@Qmocean]

The "sick" myth is a lil overblown. He wasn't sick and had no fever. He essentially had a vocal cord injury that required surgery in the end. He had been putting it off because he was afraid the surgery would ruin his singing voice (a legit possibility), but not long after this performance he gave in.

[@4arrows4all]

It’s like his Jordan flu game.

[@Hat_Uncle]

@@Qmocean true. However, he was a tad upset at production for the show using some autotune.

[@tammyhill3798]

@@Qmocean he didn’t just have a vocal cord injury he had BLEEDING LESION on his vocal cord. Any singer could tell you that to perform at this caliber with that injury is insane. I agree. I have no idea where the sick myth came from. very possibly from them. But my aunt is classically trained, and this performance blew her mind knowing what he was dealing with.

[@Qmocean]

@@4arrows4all hangover* game lol

[@kj_vintage]

I saw Disturbed live 3 times when I was in college. Even if their style of music isn’t your cup of tea, there is no denying that Dave Draiman is a world-class performer. I’m a fan of many genres and he is in a category of his own for sure. I’m so glad they did this cover so millions of people outside of the metal crowd get to hear and appreciate his talent.

[@yukifoxdemon]

I was at Rockfest in KC years ago when he did this song and the entirety of the 50,000 person audience was absolutely dead silent (no pun intended), just listening in absolute awe.

[@tonizamora8695]

This performance was beyond phenomenal and outshines the studio version in my opinion. Just imagine being in the audience that night...

[@Newbihno]

Not only he sang amazing but the arrangement with the live instruments behind make a HUGE difference.

[@StellaJean1000]

Yes!!! The live instruments and drums!! It was better!!

[@ruthlafler5622]

Agreed. I think some people sing better when they are performing with live music. It gives them an energy and inspiration that they don't get in a studio.

[@sherimerrick3194]

His voice puts goose bumps through my whole body! He and the music takes my breath away!

[@Aidan_Smith84]

@@StellaJean1000 the timps definitely weren't live :p mimed just for show

[@StellaJean1000]

@ nope, they were live

[@yeshuabride-sherry3025]

FOR ME . . . the signature of a true talent is their ability to not only duplicate the studio version, but will ALMOST ALWAYS sound better in a live. Why? They feed off the crowd and the momentum of the moment and their TRUE TALENT keeps them on course as they perform in a bigger and even better way! Blessings

[@mjking9019]

Because of how sick David was that night, he was sitting down to perform. Apparently they wanted to use auto-tune because of him being sick but he absolutely refused. He is a beast. Just incredible.

[@WendyOakley-lw1uq]

If you check the stink eye he gives, that’s when he realised they had used auto-tune. He apparently was livid.

[@chriskramer1924]

This live version is the best.

[@rebeccamccann8710]

That he performed this beautifully while seated and sick to boot speaks volumes about his training and ability. Being seated always diminishes a part of the breath control, in some singers more than others . I was a rock singer in my youth, and I found it more difficult to sing well while seated. I believe Disturbed was awarded a Grammy for this live performance. Such artistry!

[@djultomega]

This was actually the debut - before the recorded version was released. ALSO - he was ill with a fever and still knocked it out of the park. AND IF THAT WASNT ENOUGH, he was pissed that the audio team dared to autotune him as he wanted the raw vocals to go out.

[@heartwork8318]

He has a really amazing voice even with him being sick! Love this!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@emerje0]

The whole "sick" thing turned out to be a myth. He had a vocal cord injury and it was recommended that he didn't perform. He had surgery shortly after.

[@rorythomson8763]

​@@emerje0 Well lets get it from David himself, perhaps it wasn't flu but i assume that you have yourself suffered from a number of lesions on your vocal chords so you know how easy it is to carry out such a mediocre performance with such a small injury: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=disturbed+the+sound+of+silence+was+david+sick#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1b9a6b8c,vid:idFt3y9HlYI,st:0

[@heartwork8318]

@@emerje0 thanks for the clarification ✌🏻🫶🏻

[@manuelruen]

​@emerje0 That isn't true. I seen him in an interview where David Draiman admitted that he had influenza. Get your facts straight. And another thing too; he got pissed off backstage about them using autotune on him

[@Vernaderiggs-sh5li]

Wow wow wow wow, thanks for sharing this, wow wow wow

[@rafaelcolon6635]

Makes me emotional every fuckin time a see and hear this. David is a badass

[@marypounders659]

I liked the live version better than the recorded version also. He is very talented.

[@wolfie1796]

When he adds all the grit towards the end, it always gives me chills, man, such beautiful talent. It's why i love david.

[@mimikannisto4418]

I think that grit at the end was likely made better by the fact that he was sick. It just seemed like it added that little bit more emotion to it.

[@bluegrassreb]

They turned a Masterpiece into a MASTERPIECE!

[@anessalyn1035]

The lead singer David was sick when he performed this on Conan. It's pretty incredible for a sick man.

[@AngB517]

I loved it when Anthony messaged you and was **telling** you that you needed to see the live. David's voice is just amazing.

[@savi_rizzo71]

I was watching Anthony when he dropped that too.

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

The look of Astonishment on your face @ End was absolutely Priceless!❤🎉😂

[@aimeekeel]

It’s so crazy, he was so sick that he had to be sitting in a chair, because he couldn’t stand for the whole song. I think this is one of his best performances of this song ever.

[@brianrichardson7815]

I just saw Disturbed last month. They have been my favorite band for 20 years but never had a chance to see them live. Hands down the most real representation of voice, emotion, and experience I have ever seen. David was flawless. So impressive.

[@Blondemom2855]

Hello - Kathy here - yes, this live version is amazing. The only difference in this one and the video version, is the first line he is singing in a lower register, but due to the injury to his vocal cords, he didn't go down as low as he did in the studio version. But this one is stunning. Thank you for your reaction. Love this song!! Have a blessed day.

[@adurnaheflin9209]

David is one of the most talented artists I have ever encountered. His music is so versatile and his vocals are just *chefs kiss*

[@Papipin]

Love seeing people react to his sound of silence live and music video for the first time.

[@taraburmeister9665]

David Draimen is an amazing singer & frontman. I finally get to see Disturbed (with Falling in Reverse!!) this month and canNOT wait!!🤘🏼

[@katyoung6028]

The concerts are beyond anything you will ever hear. Always have chills hearing them.

[@susanlindner8626]

I saw Disturbed perform this song at one of their shows and it was amazing!

[@drew65sep]

I'm 58yrs old and "The Sound of Silence" was the first song we learned in music class in the 4th grade. This is the best version I've ever heard.

[@mimikannisto4418]

This live version of the song by Disturbed is my favorite of all other versions. Including Disturbed's music video and the original song from back in the day. Obviously, that had to exist for this to exist, so obvious mad props given to the writer or writers of the song. This live version is just so very powerful to me with the orchestra in the back, and honestly, I think the fact that he was sick and losing his voice actually contributed to the growliness of his voice at some points which I think made it sound even better than the music video.

[@atwellorama]

Just gives you chills.

[@dalehammers4425]

The vast majority of people agree that this is significantly better than the studio version.

[@jonstreng7850]

@dalehammers4425 No doubt. That is one thing I loved about the Conan show. He was not afraid to feature music guests that other late night programs passed on. I'm not sure why but I missed this episode. Conan is just not the same now without Max Weinberg and the original studio band. Anyway 😮. Yes this arrangement with the different piano has a much bigger haunting sound to it. I'm glad I found this.

[@suevick637]

He is amazing. He did the same performance on Fallon & Kimmel, too. He has a unique voice and always hits his mark.

[@robertmott-smith433]

When I was young, I liked this song. But this cover, just blew me away. Never had a song give me goose bumps, and spine chills at the same time.

[@SandraP3796]

I saw him singing this live recently. I sobbed hearing his voice. The rest of the people in the venue were swaying and singing along. Thanks BP

[@TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst]

I love that BP apologized in an English accent. Nailed it! I needed a laugh today, man-thank you!

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

This live version is, I agree, even better than the recorded studio version. And to think he was very sick during this performance. David's voice is so incredible! The emotion in this performance fives me chills and that angst bu8lds in my chest....

[@Emilie-one]

I love his amazing voice… more impressive that he was really sick when he performed this and still went out and gave an amazing performance! I love his cover of this song soooo much.

[@emerje0]

The whole "sick" thing turned out to be a myth. He had a vocal cord injury and it was recommended that he didn't perform. He had surgery shortly after.

[@rorythomson8763]

@@emerje0 Well lets get it from David himself, perhaps it wasn't flu but i assume that you have yourself suffered from a number of lesions on your vocal chords so you know how easy it is to carry out such a mediocre performance with such a small injury: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=disturbed+the+sound+of+silence+was+david+sick#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1b9a6b8c,vid:idFt3y9HlYI,st:0 see I can also cut and paste!

[@murder13love]

Saw this before the music video and it absolutely blew me away. Ultimate performance

[@rebeccawoodman1203]

Absolutely chilling and beautiful!!

[@one8s7n]

So glad he decided to take a seat and sing. This was incredible live. My favorite live performance I've seen disturbed do. I'll never forget this show

[@TheNetworkangel]

It blew me away. And I'm 80 (almost). I am loving your reactions to "my " music. BTW, consider the barracuda a cold-hearted predator..

[@rosebud20]

David Had A Lesion On His Left Vocal Cord That Night ! He Was Full Of Prednisolone To Help With The Inflammation ! Also Had His ENT Team Ready If He Needed Them..Amazing Amazing Version Of SOS...❤ ❤

[@michaelpalma6346]

I saw them live back in 2019 and hearing this song in person was absolutely breathtaking

[@robinkulwicki7278]

He was SICK and wasn't going to do this - it's incredible!!!!!

[@horseygirl645]

When Disturbed was on that late night show, David was sick with a fever so he wasn’t 100%. David’s parents Jewish parents sent him to orthodox schools for him to train to become a Rabbi. Although he doesn’t practice his faith, he is a trained Cantor. He is a well trained vocalist and knows how to protect his voice.

[@vestalee1966]

I first heard the studio version of the sound of silence from disturbed about a year ago. I was blown away. I came across a reaction video the other day and thought “wow other people were just as blown away as I was.” I went down the rabbit hole and started watching all the reaction videos because I loved this man’s voice so much. Then I came across your reaction video. The first reaction video was with the gentleman with the glasses that was so blown away that you didn’t bother to stop the video. I apologize I do not remember his name. I was so moved by how moved he was lol. I just want to say that I loved his reaction, and I love that you kept bringing folks in to see others reactions of this magnificent man’s voice. I am 59 so I am not familiar with disturbed other than hearing my son mention his name. I do believe I did hear Down with the sickness because The start of that song is unforgettable lol. Anyway I digress, as a grandmother of seven I have to say that I am subscribing to you because I love how you handle reactions so professionally. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@Gobbears]

pure Goosebumps

[@veannegilchrist9925]

I love that 2 seconds of silence when the song is over before the audience erupts❗️❣️❗️❣️❗️❣️

[@Methot324]

Loved your reaction! He’s amazing! Linkin Park back in the day were amazing! Saw them 4 times. Chester especially 🙏🏼

[@marychaka1117]

I'm in love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HalfazzGamer]

Going to see them on the 19th of thos month. Cant wait to hear this song live

[@sandyleewhite]

David Draiman is classically trained, and in his younger years, he was classically trained as a cantor, who is someone that sings liturgical music and leads prayer in a synagogue. But after being expelled from three different yeshivas and blowing up his high school rabbi's van, Draiman wasn't cut out for the seminary, and the rest is heavy metal history 😎

[@TheKingofLimbs44]

6:45 I saw the moment you got goosebumps. Absolutely understandable. One of the greatest live performances of all-time, and I'd put my name on that. Great reaction!

[@NaturalMystic69]

Amazing live cover! I also love the live version with Myles Kennedy.

[@lisaknight9214]

This was awesome! Absolutely the best version of this song!

[@kaylapoole4114]

His voice gets me every time 😍

[@wldncrzy1971]

This song gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it! Absolutely adore his version of this!

[@FLArmyGuy]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 His voice is absolutely beautiful!

[@DogDocKat]

I've watched this so many times and still get chills every time. Loved your reaction ❤❤

[@scotthansen9546]

The original Simon and Garfunkel version was a warning to all about the decay that was happening due to technology, I always believed specifically television. In the 1960's, television went from being an occasional thing to a near constant thing. This version is the 'I told you so, why didn't you listen?' version. The scolding. The anger. Together, they convey an important message.

[@vikkitimmis3187]

lol……..whoop whoooooop amazing best cover ever

[@khristianacampbell3356]

David is highly trained since childhood…. However talent is talent and he has a gift!!!

[@allenrobison8103]

This is the best live performance I ever saw. Dave was not feeling well and those timpani drums next to him are hard to deal with while singing. Regardless, he knocked it out of the park!! This cover song is maybe the best cover in decades. No joke. Just incredible!

[@stormmontpelier8681]

Nothing can break my heart or turn me into a super fan, like a live performance. Recently went and saw Depeche Mode live, and it gave me a whole new appreciation for their music. Amazing live show. To the point it was the best live show I had seen. Well until seeing Heilung live in October... and that show blew any previous show I've seen in my life... right out the water!!! ❤

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

I am a very old fan (50 years old) and I saw Depeche Mode in September 1993 at Madison Square Garden in NYC. David & Martin's voices were IDENTICAL to the recordings! I can still remember getting the "chills" when Martin sang "Somebody." I am glad to read that Depeche Mode is still killing it live 30 years later. :o)

[@lisahinkle3867]

i love their older music

[@karenglenn6707]

Not about Depeche Mode who I,would love to see. But I have seen Queen with the brilliant Freddie Mercury, and that for me has been the most amazing show that I have ever and will ever see!!

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

Draiman is AMAZING live. He's a true talent. ❤

[@dianecogan9066]

This was just beautiful...loved it.😊..

[@Charlee1776]

Yes! His voice is ALWAYS better live imo. The tone in his voice is something you really should try to experience live in person if you can because you really feel it in your bones. I've had the pleasure of seeing Disturbed live several times and was even lucky enough to chat a bit and get an autograph signed by him and he's also a very gracious and kind human being.

[@ademoss80]

I saw Disturbed at Ozzfest in '00 in Dallas, their debut album The Sickness had only been out for about 5 months, I've been a fan since then.🤘🤘

[@TryingToBeKind]

Best live performance of ANYTHING I’ve ever seen!!! (I’m 66; also, I agree this is better than the studio version, especially with the beautiful atmosphere/visuals!) ❤️✌🏻✌🏻❤️

[@I.F.Music11]

This one always brings a tear whenever I watch/listen to it.

[@Steve-rg3xq]

I got to hear this twice at Download Festival, UK, and the crowd of almost 60k maybe more was dead quite, no noise at all from us. It was awesome to the point that the hairs on my body were on edge. So powerfully peaceful

[@YachtMaestro]

That first time he starts singing in a higher register sounds like an "aria" to me. Then the rage that builds in the latter part of the song always gets me.

[@Jessedog11]

I can think of two amazing songs live- Chicago "25 or 6 to 4 " tanglewood live BLOWS away the studio version, and Heart doing a Cover of "stairway to heaven" live at the kennedy center was ridiculous

[@mothermaclean]

I'm glad you listened to Anthony Ray he is amazing

[@sarakaiser3324]

David is a God! His voice is amazing and the fact he was sick for this performance and STILL performed top notch... he's amazing. The best cover of a song ever!

[@kshav62]

I saw Disturbed live and they sounded exactly like their recorded songs. It was awesome!

[@dennisboulais7905]

This was a masterpiece.

[@StellaJean1000]

Unbelievable!!!! Bananas!! That voice!! It made me cry. 😮❤😮

[@popeye807]

I heard that the writer of the song, Paul Simon, actually got in touch with the lead singer of Disturbed to congratulate him on such a brilliant cover.

[@karenrowell337]

I agree this was great, better than the video I saw you reacted to! Love this song! Love you too ❤

[@atibbitts99]

His voice is Epic. Just saw them live and they are amazing.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Great reaction, so glad that you appreciate David's amazing voice. My dad always called that show the Gonad O'banion show while pretending he didn't know better. 😆

[@mistyvanpelt2408]

I got so lucky to see/hear him sing this song live in Charlotte few years back. This song demands attention! Nobody said a word until it was done. ❤ David was sick in this performance but it didn't shoe in this at all.

[@trevorbryan3239]

Vocally this guy is outstanding. Brilliant.

[@PatriciaFralick-w7t]

This performance is crazy good even with the really bad cold he had. I love his version of this song. It is awesome. He also had years of classical training which he said has helped him to be able to sing like this. Awesome!!

[@kathyhill6409]

Loved them live. Nice guys too.❤

[@tracyroberson72]

I recently saw an interview with him & he said he had a lesion on his vocal cord & worried about doing this performance. He killed it!

[@pixielated2003]

On of.my favs

[@busher69]

When I heard this the first time, the only words I could come up was - Stunning - Even now after a couple of dozen times, I still am at a loss for words to describe it. The voice and the face of excellence will have to do I guess.

[@altarehkugler4675]

I'm absolutely nuts over this performance!!! Brought tears to my eyes, even though I've watched it a hundred times. Guess it's been awhile😊 I like the live better as well. Really appreciate your reaction to this💜

[@stevenclackmusic9805]

It’s wild that he can hit the high notes clean just as well as with the grit and distortion on his voice. He’s classically trained and incredibly talented

[@rogeroran2911]

This was my birthday and also first time I heard this. I had just gotten off work. Amazing performance.

[@vickithomas7976]

They were beautiful!😊

[@Salicat99]

Just saw Cheap Trick/Journey/Def Leppard in concert, and they were amazing! It is an art form to be able to perform live!!

[@TBelle507]

Amazing!

[@eileenpayne715]

Its great to see a completely different genre of music reacting to other genres snd and loving it , brilliant 👏

[@dougmcauliffe6521]

If you get the chance to see disturbed live, do it as soon as possible. They put on a hell of a show

[@danig2029]

Shinedown was on Bertcast a few months ago.... at around the 2 hour mark they start playing... just Brent(vocals) and Zach(guitar, some vocals). Amazing!

[@Thoemazzzz]

Had the pleasure of seeing Disturbed live back in 2019 in Amsterdam. This band ment a lot to me when I was young, could say they saved me in more ways than one. Untill today the best live peformance I have seen personally by far.