REACTION & ANALYSIS Disturbed "The Sound of Silence"

[@zzconmanzz1]

He not only did this justice but this version will go down as a masterpiece in history.

[@mobilemodular5725]

and he was sick af too

[@kevoconnor145]

1 of the few times I prefer the remake over the original...... and I love the original.

[@Orphen_]

@@mobilemodular5725 You could say he came.... Down with the sickness.

[@HaastTalon]

Paul Simon said it was Disturbed's song now, which is one h3ll of a complement from the original. Warning = Simon and Garfunkel Told you so = Disturbed

[@carlwoodward]

@@mobilemodular5725 Underrated comment.

[@revseancasey2774]

imagine being a member of the audience, turning up for a taping of a "chat show" only to be treated to on of the greatest live performances ever. Ive seen this version hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps

[@RogerRedden-u2r]

being a musician i seen it live-on TV-greatest musical experience -in real time

[@justinclemons9100]

I was there

[@royreynolds108]

@@justinclemons9100 How did this performance affect you at that time? I am curious. I combine the video version with this performance. WOW!

[@must563]

Check out TOM BALL on AGT He also sings an AMAZING rendition of the same song...👍🏻💯👏🙂

[@Abrxas01]

And David was sick with the flu at the time. Running a fever and he still sounds amazing.

[@MickeyMouse-ul2zs]

I am a 70 year old Englishman who remembers the original from the '60s but this version is utterly masterful. Moving, emotional and simply magnificent. One of the best songs and arrangements that I have ever been lucky enough to hear.

[@khaineli]

David ( the singer) showed Simon and Garfunkel the rendition and they called it a masterpiece.

[@derrickramsburg6084]

If nobody else shared, he is sitting due to having the flu with a 102 degree temp during this performance.

[@derrickramsburg6084]

​@philliplocey9451 is not a lie. When they do a wide shot of him, you can tell he is sitting down with his legs up. Or do you think his hips are just that wide?

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@@philliplocey9451You're either trolling or just blind.

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@derrickramsburg6084 It's tougher to tell in this video, but in the original, when he sings "I turned my collar to the cold and damp" you can very cleary see the chair.

[@bdennis2004]

​@@philliplocey9451 Yeah, he's quite clearly sitting. Good luck with the eyeballs, bud.

[@markmcdonald2477]

He did not have the flu. He had a bleeding lesion on one of his vocal chords, causing the temp.

[@justinclemons9100]

I was there in row 2 3rd seat from the right it was awesome. He was absolutely sick with flu and he still was by far the best orchestral performance I’ve been to

[@richardtaylor7093]

You saw one of the greatest live performances of all. Cherish that

[@DavidPigottEsq]

The Michael Jordan flu game of musical performance.

[@manfrommaine1194]

You couldn’t have picked a better night. Greatest moment for Conan of all time

[@kennethcook9406]

If no one has said it yet, David Draiman (the lead singer of Disturbed, and the man featured here) was trained as a Jewish Temple Cantor as a child. A Cantor being the person who calls the faithful to the temple for prayer, and leads them in that prayer. Also, his father and grandfather are/were Jewish Temple Cantors. It's a tradition at least 1,000 years older than "classically trained" singers.

[@hughlannon61]

What makes it more unbelievable is that it was LIVE

[@Wrathlon]

What makes it even MORE unbelievable is he was sick with the flu during this performance.

[@DzeiEidz]

Unfortunately it was autotuned. Only those in the studio heard the actual version.

[@donleonhart274]

Wrong!!!! Do more research ​@@DzeiEidz

[@CeleWolf]

@@DzeiEidz some people can hear that autotune apparently..it happened once and David was angry about it

[@TracyKelton]

The first time I heard this version, I cried. 100% out of my control. Everyone in the car on our way to work looked at me like I was crazy. This reaction video made me feel more normal again. Lol It's great to see someone else who has emotional reactions to music

[@Mario-p1m]

Don't worry. So did I and at 59 I still get teary eyed when I listen to this masterful cover. Damn, here I go again.

[@m2karateman]

And imagine that this performance ALMOST didn't happen because David was suffering from the flu on this day and wasn't sure he would be able to make it through the song. One of the greatest live performances ever recorded.

[@VinceEmbry]

As a trained Cantor, he has crazy range and power. His version brings the angst the lyrics truly deserve.

[@john79taxidriver20]

cos he is very trained too despite the shitty nu metal band called disturbed...

[@mattbarnett6902]

​@@john79taxidriver20Just because you don't like their music doesn't make them shitty. If they were shitty, he would have never had the popularity to get on the show and deliver this masterpiece.

[@MilfordMan-1]

Guess you arent "Down with the Sickness" 🤣🤣🤣​@john79taxidriver20

[@john79taxidriver20]

@@MilfordMan-1 no i'm not into trash nu-metal n modern silly farce goth metal angst aimless music and try hard lyrics....

[@larryclark4297]

Paul Simon says it's the best cover he's ever heard on The Sound of Silence he's going to put it on his phone playlist

[@gtgraham1970]

Paul said it's Disturbed's song now. What a compliment.

[@philliplocey9451]

@@gtgraham1970 Haha, no he didn't. These were his actual words: “Really powerful performance on Conan the other day,” Simon wrote. “First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice, Thanks.”

[@65cj55]

Any cover is better then the original.

[@theburg2220]

​@@gtgraham1970Nope. Simon never said that. What he said in an email was, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks."

[@jennifergarrett1449]

i've watched this live version at least 200 times and it still gives me goosebumps

[@blackfender100]

me too Jenn💔

[@booner1979]

His voice is unreal. I get chills every time I hear it ❤love it.

[@andyknight1]

I've heard the original version, which I love, but Disturbed turned it up several notches, and came out with this masterpiece.

[@DrunkinDonuts97]

One of the best covers to a song ever done. Right up there with Whitney Houston’s cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always love you, Johnny Cash’s cover of Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, Tina Turners cover of Proud Mary by John Fogerty (Creedance Clearwater Revival), and Teddy Swims cover of I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt. Honorable mention to: Sinéad O’Connor’s cover of Nothing Compares 2 U by Prince, and Bad Wolves’ cover of Zombie by The Cranberries.

[@keeneraf]

This has to be one of the top 10 greatest live covers of any song ever. The control he has over the highs and lows and most especially when does that intentional vocal fry is insane. As a heavy rock singer he is known for that but still so impressive.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Compared to the original version, I think David’s much lower voice, the accompanying orchestra and the rock-vocalist distortion he adds to his delivery all combine for such a truly dramatic rendition.

[@Genthar]

The best description I've heard of this is that the original by Simon and Garfunkel was the warning. This version is the anger that the warning wasn't heeded. No matter how many times I hear this version, I always get a bit emotional.

[@pamelamajor6481]

That is a great description of this interpretation. Thank you.

[@hilarytoffler5636]

Exactly, as I am in my 70's I remember when the original came out. We hippies felt like the song spoke to the frustration of our generation. The people were watching the "boob tube" and we wanted to discuss war, racism, hate and division. David's performance mirrors our thoughts in this generation, we don't speak to each other except through text. People "talking without speaking, hearing without listening." Our frustration continues, however for the first time in a long time we have HOPE! In Kamala Harris. 💙

[@CharlesGates-v6n]

I’ve listened to this performance countless times from the Conan O’Brian show and still have not been able to convince myself that there is an adjective that properly fits the awesome greatness of this presentation.

[@lyndoncook4508]

💯% 👍👌 it's Incredible 🙌

[@fuzzykitty10]

I'm one of those people who get chills when I hear a song that touches me deeply ,which happens often with Pink Floyd music.i never gave Disturbed a chance.but I'll say this.nobody on planet earth will sing a version of this song that will ever be better than this one.not only did I get freaking chills but my eyes watered up and leaked.this man's voice is unbelievable

[@deco9863]

This 👆👆👆

[@nannerfly345]

This and Queen (Live Aid) are the 2 greatest LIVE performances EVER!!!

[@rickbateman2401]

I was thinking exactly the same thing and oddly enough, in both cases the lead singers were sick.

[@tlnrmn]

Paul Simon sent Dave an email: “Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice, Thanks.” Draiman responded. “Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words,” he wrote. “We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful.”

[@RussellLambeth]

Amazing!

[@Torsten.]

Whenever I hear this song, I get goosebumps 😊 and emotional 🥲. This is an anthem !

[@roger5322]

I was two years old when Simon and Garfunkel released this song. That was 1965 the song is about people learning to communicate with each other......looks like we are still working on it.

[@Kevin-i6t5i]

What was that?

[@roger5322]

@@Kevin-i6t5i where?

[@mrh3578]

Crowd had quite the treat that night.

[@virginia2649]

Sound of Silence has got to be the best cover ever!! David has an incredible voice and pulled that song off perfectly!! I never get tired of listening to it. I also get the goosebumps and a deep feeling its hard to describe and the song is so touching I find my eyes watering and i have a heavy heart...Absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

This song is so good, the lyrics are deep and his voice takes it to the next level. Get goosebumps every-time i listen to this rendition…

[@sharksblood]

I’ve literally listened to this hundreds of times and have watched hundreds of reactions to this song and every time I smile from the reactions and have what I call an eargasum just a amazing

[@mikefedie1032]

i feel the same!

[@jsbcody]

The voice of a Choir that changes to the voice of an Angel...........full of Wrath.

[@georgeln8190]

I love his Energy, so Powerfull!

[@arnoldcox9128]

Can't believe that was live, fantastic performance 👏

[@mikeakey3358]

Its the best reimagining in music's history in my opinion

[@joeclark7559]

For some reason, today is the first time I've heard this rendition. It's at a whole different level. So much emotion. Goosebumps. One of the all-time greats. Amazing.

[@CraigDuncan-o6j]

That was a Musical tour de force, raw, powerful and emotional; Reading the other comments, I'm glad that Simon and Garfunkel said that they liked this version, high praise indeed ; Anyway back to Emma's reaction, and all I can really say is that Emma also delivered a tour de force; Their was a nice intro, building into the Song, and then Emma as always gives a great technical explanation for the differing aspects of the Song; Be that to do with breathing, or bringing a low deep register from within the Chest, and the clean tone being produced; The final round up was pitch perfect, Emma becoming emotional perfectly underscored the performance; Emma yet again showing with her raw, powerful and emotional reaction that she stands at the very pinnacle of reactors, few can match her, but the Charismatic Voice; Beth Roars and the Fairy Voice Mother push Emma close. 🥰😍💘💝💙💯👌🤟👏👍🙆‍♂👩‍🎤.

[@JoseRamos-gy2qm]

Absolutely amazing performance and LIVE! WOW. I always get emotional when I hear this, especially this live video. What a beautiful cover, extraordinary voice. So many goosebumps and tears... Simply amazing

[@mitchlacasse361]

honestly, my favorite song by Disturbed, the first song where I took note of David Draiman's voice, and in my opinion a severely under rated song, 10 Thousand Fists

[@annecrabtree9304]

I agree, awesome song.

[@thomasgray734]

Honestly I don't think I've ever heard a song saying any better than what I just heard from him. It definitely gives me goosebumps amazing.

[@scottmilton6766]

Song list performed fabulously excellent

[@josearroyo8008]

So amazing to watch someone experience this for the first time.

[@dorustan2009]

What a range, from bass to high head voice

[@SteveCoronado2]

I always tear up when I hear this song

[@mikebenfloh]

Yes, me too❤

[@mimiprays8288]

I love hearing someone trained who can appreciate the whole song, the background orchestra at the start and his vocals... 🥰

[@henrykosky3919]

I would have LOVED to be sitting in the crowd LIVE

[@busher69]

There are no words except maybe stunning that describe this. I'm a 73 year old chrome haired geezer who like many out here grew up in late 50s, 60s and the explosion of music in the 70s. We were 100% rock n rollers in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Stones, Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd. We remember Simon and Garfunkel when their music hit the streets in 1965. From all that music, there has only been two covers/tributes I've heard that reach the original version or exceed it. This version of "Sound of Silence" and Nightwish with Marko Hietala singing a tribute to Pink Floyd's "High Hopes" from the End of an Era concert in 2005. Both are simply jaw dropping.

[@michaelpalma6346]

Saw disturbed in concert back in 2019 and they performed this song, that moment will stick with me for the rest of my life. It’s needless to say but it was AMAZING.

[@akaluke1]

The build is incredible.

[@phoenix0153]

Thank you for such a raw reaction to his song. I've followed this song and its many, many reactions while its been around, and people will often try to analyze it, but its very refreshing to see a raw, emotional reaction to hearing such a heartful response to such a masterpiece.

[@soulbrother4895]

You don't expect that from a band that is actually known for hitting harder tones with their music. I was also totally overwhelmed by this cover version for the first time

[@jacobsmith8377]

This song ALWAYS gives me chills

[@granadosvm]

Since you liked this version, you would probably enjoy Henk Port's cover of this version of The Sound of Silence in the show Beste Zangers (best singers). Henk is a life long opera singer. Some of the ladies who were there, said the entire room shook in resonance with Henk's singing. The entire season of the show with Henk and Floor Jansen (Nightwish vocalist) are worth watching (listening) This was my introduction to Disturbed. I didn't know them before they showed up in Conan's show. My first thought was that for a name like Disturbed, he was singing great, but too sweet. As the song progressed to the grittier part with the loud roars, I realized the name is perfectly right for their style. I'm a fan now.

[@schokey3513]

Disturb was performing a concert once and Dave noticed in the front, a child had become upset at his singing - he stopped the concert and went to her to make sure she was OK. For all the way he looks or maybe acts on stage, he is a Prince of a man. Incredible - genuine class.

[@ChinzoGee]

One of the best covers of ANY song, ever. This was a masterclass performance, even though David was sick that night. Incredible. It never gets old.

[@Prozak63]

Yes, either the flu or a head cold.

[@MrDarkwing78]

Disturbed did here to the original what John Farnham did to “Help” by the Beatles in the 80’s, took a great, well loved song and against all odds improved on the original to an outstanding degree.

[@xrsroofingsolutionscanada2151]

I dropped a tear when I fealt the first jolt of change of power in his voice.

[@RobbingBanks-f8y]

Your expressions were spot on . This was such a magical feeling . And then doing it live was more jaw dropping then any other performance I ever seen or heard. Anyone who knows music would definitely agree. Best cover song ever done.❤❤❤

[@willemhendrikfullard7692]

Thank you for giving this reaction I love it when you are emotionally investing in these reactions. Love it!

[@elenadejesus7489]

I truly enjoyed all the expressions that just appeared from you. Honest and unashamed. As his voice soared, you soared. When his voice became low, you shrunk physically. Your expressions translated the entire piece from the first note to the last. Ive been bing watching David Draiman since i first saw him sing this particular song several weeks ago. I closely watch each person who listen to him for the first time. With that gift he has i see how his sound affects each person who hears him. In my mind i see him vibrationally connecting with each individual and lifting and changing each and every person that listens and tunes into him as he sings. Each cell in those who hear him for the first time vibrates at a slightly higher leven, lightens each person. They sway, turn their heads back and forth in time to his sound. People's expressions, their bodies, even the energy surrounding their faces change. Its almost like they are joined in a deep journey with this man. And that he is the driver and you are along for the ride, but the ride changes you. FOR THE BETTER. It feels to me like he lifts others up. You feel the care, the love, and the honesty and he brings that out in you and you are better for it. I see those who seem to develope a sense of more understanding about the meaning of the words song by a man with a voice that is so rare. He brings out a sense of wonder in people. GOD gives us gifts. We need to develope those gifts so we can give our GOD all the glory. GOD gave David a truly rare and special gift. Mr David...please use this gift to bring people closer to GOD, and please dont get tattoos.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

𝑺𝑼𝑩𝑺𝑪𝑹𝑰𝑩𝑬!!!! 𝑺𝑼𝑩𝑺𝑪𝑹𝑰𝑩𝑬!!!! 𝑺𝑼𝑩𝑺𝑪𝑹𝑰𝑩𝑬!!!! Emma is an excellent reactor. She's worked hard and already put in the time, and she deserves to have a much larger channel than 9.39K. We'll get you back up there, Emma!!!

[@Singwith-Emmatoday]

Wow))) thank you my friend))😍🙏🙏🙏😉❤️

[@deannemoore6149]

I've watched the video sooo many times, and so many reaction vidoes to it as well. Yours was so raw and authentic - seeing its effect on you made me tear up. And the fact that you described some parts as "rocky" and "noisy" colors - very synaesthetic terms. Love it.

[@timbrom]

It touches us all this way.

[@randyg.1836]

Disturbed. Wow, this is amazing and the thing I love the most about them is that their songs always have a message. My favorite is The Light.

[@edithciobanu2860]

One of the best reactions to this song

[@cayde-6.0]

and this is coming from the same band that brought us the "uh ah ah ah ah down with the sickness"! amazing cover!

[@kengunter6903]

I can tell u what you're feeling it's Greatness!!!!

[@geoffsullivan7902]

There’s another live version with Myles Kennedy doing harmony. It’s absolutely glorious,method….all of it.❤❤❤😊 love your reactions.❤

[@Nate-heavyrunner]

Watching you react to this gives me goosebumps Emma!! Hello from Alberta!!

[@louiskasatkin]

First saw this performance 2 years ago.Just watching this again on this post it hit me all over again just like the first time.The tears are mutual.

[@jackthompson7546]

is this what watching someone fall in love in real time is like? cause damn the emotions you showed watching that was visceral

[@grimmone09]

Watch the official video, the visuals are just as stunning

[@dalehammers4425]

While the visuals are stunning, the actual singing is much better on this version.

[@Dr.Acula76]

​@@dalehammers4425Which is crazy considering he was ill

[@dalehammers4425]

@@Dr.Acula76 Absolutely agree.

[@davidbird2486]

Simon and Garfunkle's version was God warning humanity, Disturbed's version was pissed off God because humanity ignored his warning.

[@justino6627]

I feel you, it’s a song sung with power and control, chills, stone cold.🥶

[@charleswatkins8558]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS EVER !! THERE ARE A FEW SONGS THAT MOVE ME AND THIS IS ONE !

[@Sheila-e4y]

Shockingly AMAZING!!! WOW!!!!

[@Dhark0rion]

I just love how the audience holds their applause until the final note ends.

[@michaelbates2975]

My favorite rendition of this song. It always gives me goose bumps!

[@PamelaGoodman-56]

I was 8 yrs old when this song by Simon and Garfunkel came out. Listened to it and have loved it all my life. But this version, brings tears to my eyes. So gorgeous.

[@mattconner6416]

Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel that sang this song originally gave praise of this version saying this is what the song was always meant to be. He said this song belongs to Disturbed now. People have said that Simon and Garfunkel's version was the warning... Disturbed was the deliverance and the lesson... The emotion that no one heeded the warning

[@katewright4414]

Amen

[@AmyJordan73]

Ugh. So tired of this bs. No, Simon didn’t say the song belongs to Disturbed now. He liked their version very much and even mentioned it on his socials but he certainly never said it belongs to them now. What do you all get from just spreading complete lies about things?

[@mattconner6416]

@@AmyJordan73 what do you get from being so high and mighty? Just be nice. It's a simple mistake. It's something I've heard repeatedly so I shared it too out of appreciation for the song. Get over yourself.

[@katewright4414]

@ it’s comical how things spread.

[@rapunzel39]

I have watched many reactions videos, and have yet to see someone who was not deeply moved by this song. 💜

[@douglashayes3167]

This was awesome!!!! Love you Emma!!

[@warrenbrooks-r2h]

First time I saw this performance I was totally awe struck and felt such overwhelming emotion. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@Fynny1976]

Been a fan of these boys from day 1.The best cover of any song by any band ever, even better than the original. In my opinion 🤘🤘🤘

[@sventhestrong]

Great reaction! Such an awesome song, and perfectly described how many of us felt as we heard it for ourselves the first time! Thank you!

[@sbalsamo410]

You’re the first person I’ve seen mention the sound mixing! It was amazing.

[@rickf4545]

In taking a quick peek at the comments, I didn't see anyone mention one of the more amazing notes to this performance. David almost canceled because he was *sick* that day. From what I've read, he had a fever and felt very weak but did the show anyway and absolutely killed it! That's why he sat for the entire song. I grew up with & truly love the original song, but Disturbed's cover became my favorite version from the first time I heard it.

[@SevenWondersProd]

That was most emotional I've ever seen you. I appreciate your sharing such a raw reaction.

[@Singwith-Emmatoday]

😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@dansheehan4709]

Great version of a great song

[@commonsense82]

Very powerful song by one of my favorite bands.

[@Simon-ms6sb]

I'm not sure this guy is human absolutely shining vocals on every single level

[@vespagioia6621]

Tolle Aktion von euch. Das zeichnet Freunde aus und zeigt, wie sehr ihr miteinander verbunden ward.

[@tareskisloki8579]

I had a similar reaction when I first heard this, David's voice just hits all the feels.

[@azcowboy1963]

David has a great voice, very versatile and possibly one of the best singers of our time. And you nice lady? You are very enjoyable to watch and have a pleasant sweet personality.

[@hds1021]

Yea a beautiful and heavy song! I tear up every time I hear it

[@tj7264]

Emma, you reaction, especially at the end, is what music is all about. What a wonderful feeling when a song can reach us this way!! Great job!!

[@alexduddridge4645]

I'm five minutes in and she's that excited I'm not sure she will make the end. 😂

[@damienmaynard8892]

David Draiman was trained as a Jewish cantor! Now he sings heavy metal and, well.... THIS AWESOME performance and he was sick at the time!

[@joeholahan7619]

Caught this live on Letterman show that performance! Still in shock all these years later! Fav Disturbed song has to be Down With The Sickness.

[@klau5z]

I'm glad you're back and I love this song.🥰

[@Singwith-Emmatoday]

Me too!!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@bw1074]

The original S&G version from years ago was good, but I will forever say that THIS version is by far the best one!! The power in his voice gives more to the song than S&G's much softer version.

[@tylergammon7584]

What a powerful performance. Disturbed is such a talented band. Love this song and this version.

[@dalehammers4425]

I'm actually quite stunned this is the first time you've gotten to this one.

[@dalehammers4425]

I'd also like to suggest The Light to try out as well, another emotionally gripping song with a powerful message.

[@nathanking8315]

I think she has reacted before. This might be a "new" reaction, which would be a fake one.

[@dalehammers4425]

@@nathanking8315 Well she says she's never seen it.... but honestly, dont care enough to look further into it.