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[@Strongdad]

I truly have been living under a rock... Let me know in the comments why you like this cover so much!

[@joehernandez4919]

The sheer emotion and his buildup to the finished product. Amazing cover.

[@roseannamanues2111]

Don't feel bad I recently watched it myself. Another reaction to watch is Tribal People who watch it. This song I have it on loop cause it helps me go to sleep. Cause my antiseizure medications make it hard for me to sleep. This helps me to relax.

[@joannedemeri863]

@@roseannamanues2111 I saw the tribal peoples reaction to this song

[@roseannamanues2111]

@@joannedemeri863 I enjoyed it very much and thought their opinions were enlightening. I think that David and the rest of the band would love knowing how much their music has gone.

[@joannedemeri863]

His voice is one of the best I've ever heard. He showed so much passion and feeling while he sang it. I could feel, what I thought his interpretation was of the lyrics. One of, if not the best cover I have seen to date of any song

[@roguemerlin1969]

The original was written as a warning about the direction society was going. This version is the anger that we hadn't listened to the warning but continued down the same path of separation.

[@joannedemeri863]

So true

[@alysiareid6659]

💯

[@mitchshelton2995]

Amen!

[@kerrycronin3581]

I have heard it also as the first was a gentle push and this is a hard shove toward what we need to do to save ourselves.

[@eltiopavilla5520]

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[@msj2677]

To me, it’s like Simon and Garfunkel had the words and melody but Disturbed actually brought the meaning.

[@carrielippert1623]

Truth!

[@terriwhittvickers9459]

Absolutely!!

[@michellewheatley2007]

His voice is so deep and soft and then he becomes so powerful with it. It's incredible with the delivery.

[@DekkarJr]

yeah he has a real powerful commanding voice that brings a different feel to the entire song.

[@shawnm7246]

I saw someone state it wel. Simon and Garfunkel brought the poetry of the words, Disturbed brought the power behind them.

[@ilikeito]

To me this is the most powerful cover I have ever heard. And when I say powerful, I mean powerful.

[@user-qj6wj5kz3x]

Yes definitely 💯

[@fooonpatrol]

This version reduces me to a sobbing mess. The power and sheer vocal control to project such a powerful rendition, is just pure magic!

[@sabrinaevans8746]

Me too. Cry every time I hear it

[@DekkarJr]

xD check out Heartattack in a Layby by Porcupine Tree if you want a truly truly sad song to get a good cry out of :) it's about a guy that has a fight with his wife and takes a drive to clear his head and slowly succumbs to, and describes the symptoms of having a heart attack and dying while wishing only in the end that "I just want, to say sorry, and that we'll grow old together". As if his ghost is already reaching out from his body trying to say he's sorry that that was the last time they would see each other. Simple, sad and beautiful.

[@cassiephillips9011]

Beautifully said truly❤

[@markwiosky6994]

The original makes us think. This one makes us feel it .

[@lisahorton9163]

This is the most perfect and simplest way to say it. Amen.

[@judidixon6948]

💯 💯

[@Rosy_corner]

Absolutely!

[@baddog4176]

Yes, exactly!

[@marciac7457]

This version gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Beautiful instrumentation and spot on vocals. In my humble opinion, it's perfection.

[@carrielippert1623]

Ditto

[@barroutahenda5554]

Maria c....i share with you your comment about this winderful song !!

[@robynnecarter8809]

Personally I think it's better than the original

[@shirleyanneyoung955]

100% what you said.

[@galacticmonkey810]

A masterpiece!

[@ritalowrie1296]

I was a teenager when S&G brought it out. I only heard about Disturbed's version about a year ago. No matter how many times I listen to it, I still get the chills.

[@carrielippert1623]

Same!

[@PuffKitty]

Same as well!

[@leeannsheridannicolai1806]

SAME!

[@bevkay75theMommie]

Same and ditto

[@Paula-sw2tt]

Same here, I was also a teenager when the original came out. It has a lot of meaning to me and Distance and David did it justice.

[@judithoberpaul509]

I haven't heard this version of Sound of Silence until today. I was driving in the car and then this song came on. I was shocked. I couldn't believe how emotionally I reacted to it. Wonderful this version .... gives me goosebumps ❤

[@andreacollum7887]

At 67, I was around for the original when it came out, and this version has me literally shook. They're both beautiful and so different and both evoke the emotions of the times they're recorded in. I feel the anger reflected in Disturbed's version and it resonates 100% with me, just as the sadness of Simon and Garfunkel's did in the original version. Both are masterful!

[@megcperez]

This is my favourite version of this song by far. A lot of credit can be given to David Draimon’s training as a cantor. His voice is just all around hypnotic.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

His voice is gorgeous.

[@lizpiche3383]

I always loved the original by Simon and Garfunkle but every time I listen to Disturb's version it makes me cry and I feel it does something special to my soul.

[@karenmontano3]

This song should resonate with every American. Read the lyrics! David’s voice is flawless and gives me chills every time I hear it! Perfect rendition!!

[@user-qj6wj5kz3x]

There’s a whole world this has a meaning to

[@larryd4352]

I actually prefer this version over the original...mainly because of the passion that David sings this song! He also has some really great songs on the "Evolution" album....one of my favorites is "A Reason to Fight" that deals with addiction, depression, etc. I am 23 years, 4 months and 14 days sober...and I don't take anything for granted. Some think after such a long time that I don't have to fight every second, minute and hour of every day! I know what I am and I know how to win each and every moment! So I fight! Then there is "Hold Onto Memories"... the song title tells you what the song is about! New subscriber!! I like your style!

[@Dlmagoo2]

Good for you!!! 😮 I can’t imagine how hard it is

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I love the original, but I also prefer this version.

[@jeffwall5239]

Way to go !! Keep up the good work.

[@shellycochran6837]

His voice is amazing. It's his passion to get a message through that wasn't taken when the song came out. Gives me chills

[@janepowers6711]

Thank you for not constantly interrupting like most of the other reviewers. David Draiman’s voice is mesmerizing, thrilling, beautifully sung with a brilliant arrangement for today’s times.

[@norsequeen0510]

Last night I saw Disturbed in concert, and bawled my eyes out with 10k other people. This version live is soul wrenching ❤️

[@TravelingTexan]

This song has a lot of meaning for me. I loved the original by Simon & Garfunkel. I’m 48, will turn 49 in March. My mom introduced me to a lot of music from the 60’s and 70’s. She loved Simon & Garfunkel and I had the privilege of taking my mom to see them live in concert in the early 2000’s. Now…I listen to all kinds of music from all genres and time periods. But my mom was way more knowledgeable about current music than myself. She absolutely LOVED this version of this song. It gave so much more feeling than the original and she and I both felt great emotion when listening to this version along with the video. It will always have a very special place in my heart because I lost my mom in 2021 just before her 70th birthday. I still listen to it regularly but must admit I cry every time. It reaches deep into my soul and overwhelms my feelings of loss which I still have not been able to come to terms with.

[@pcankar]

His voice is phenomenal. This cover is lovely, powerful and captivating,

[@AbbieCrescendo]

He earned his group name "Disturbed" with this cover. The voice, the emotions and the facial expression fell in line with the lyrics. This is the best cover of this song by far. You are not the only one living under a rock because I came to hear this for the first time about a month ago. Great reaction Strongdad.

[@vickigower8125]

I only recently was introduced to this myself maybe about a month or so ago by one of my brothers. I think it was the first time in all of my 63 years that my brother had ever shared a song with me like that because it had touched him so much. I feel the same way. I can't get enough of it. It stirs something very deep within you and causes you to long for something you can't quite place your finger on. I could say much more about that, but that's a enough for here and now I reckon. Take care!

[@heatherbrookes6082]

I share this exactly! My brother introduced me to it also - something he has never done before, or since… sublime…

[@rebeccasmith1889]

This just gave me chills. Loved this version. I am 68 years old and never heard of this group. Not into metal but this was just amazing. Sounds of Silence is one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@allisonfisher9304]

I’ve heard it a hundred times now, and it Still brings me to tears, and gives me chills. There’s so much to unpack, both in the original, and here in this version….💜

[@mayrarisch8893]

This is the best cover of this song that I have ever heard. Powerful voice, beautiful arrangement, & the video is a piece of art! Love Disturbed!!! Can listen to this over & over. Even though I heard it when it came out. Good reaction!

[@joannedemeri863]

I must have watched it a hundred times. I just love the way he does this song. I saw Simon and Garfunkel 40 some odd years ago in Central Park but I have to say I think this version is better. I especially like the live on Conan

[@michelleclifford7122]

The original makes you think. This version makes you feel

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman...amazing range and control...a powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which is incredibly difficult to do . He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before.....just hauntingly beautiful and pure tonal properties to it! ...one of the best male vocalists on the planet imho. Loved your reaction.

[@Orbitalmercury]

His voice is like that of angel and a demon. It manages to elicit strong emotions so well , I've always gotten emotional listening to him singing this song. Alot of his songs have real meaning and also a lot are from personal experiences. The official music video has wonderful visual effects , wonderful music and beautiful vocals. Just a phenomenal piece of work. I never even heard of Disturbed until this song when I saw it early 2022. Now I love it and all their stuff. All music, TV, movies, books etc if done well should elicit emotions. A sign of a great artist is if they can make you cry. I'm a 56 year old guy been around music all my life and not ashamed to say every time I hear this song I cry but not sad tears just emotional reaction I guess.

[@42Mrgreenman]

This song just hits all the emotional beats to be sung with such serious force as David Draimen embodies...a man walks through the city in the cold rain, watching the flickering neon signs for bars, brothers, and bodegas as people run in and out catering to their vices...suddenly he realizes what has happened, we have constructed a neon god of consumerism and technology that is destroying our humanity...and so he rages as desperately searches for that human connection in words, ears, and hands...but then he see's the truth, the "Words of the prophets" in the "Fuck You's" and other graffiti scrawled across the subway walls and tenement halls...worshiping this neon god will only lead us to hate and destruction...

[@Orbitalmercury]

@@42Mrgreenman well said, well said.

[@Orbitalmercury]

Someone once said that when God asked David if he wanted a voice of an angel or a demon he said Yes. Just a phenomenal singer he is in whatever type of music he chooses. I absolutely love how he holds the Sounnnnnnd in the final line for so long. If you haven't heard of Dire Straits Alchemy live tour 1983 I'd recommend Sultans of Swing and also Telegraph road. 2 brilliant songs to react to.

[@bobbiebastin5423]

I liked the Sound of Silence back then, but I was a rocker, this version is so much better, David brought it to life!! I got to see Disturbed in the early 2000's and after the concert which I loved I told my friends, " that dude can really sing"!!! I was in my 50' then, and I'm still rocking !!!!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

I do not agree. Both the original and this version are top notch IMHO. both hit an 11 out of 10. You shall listen to the version in central park. You get chills. Ok, they do not sing this strong, but you do not have to sing physically strong to get a strong message, intensity can be more subtle.

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Absolutely Beautiful , David's voice DEMANDS we hear the message , before it's to late.Great reaction.❤️

[@cruachaner]

I got goosebumps the first time I heard this version. I STILL get goosebumps every time I hear it!

[@jeanstafford7597]

I happened across your KZbin and was simply blown away with it! I am a grandmother (67) and first time I heard Sound of Silence …. It is incredible! It is so beautiful!!!! I actually worked a concert for Disturbed years ago and they were no where near doing anything like this back then. Thank you for watching and reacting to the song and for putting such a great and needed outlet for folks. PS…. Your followers are so respectful and you are reason for that!!! Thanks again for letting an old woman past her prime chat with y’all!!! May God Bless you All!!’

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I am 68 and was memorized by this cover

[@juliewales]

You were quite speechless and emotional at the end of the song, we were lucky to see Disturbed play this live a few years ago in Cardiff when they were the support for Avenged Sevenfold , David Draimans voice blew us away what an amazing remake of this beautiful song and so powerful I still feel the same listening to it now as the first time I heard it ❤

[@mhughes1160]

I’m an old guy who grew up with the original version It took me a couple of times listening to this version , it actually fits this song better than the original . He did a fantastic job

[@zoeybeth88]

I've seen him over 20xs his VOICE is amazing!!!!! It's NEVER pushed just flows like if was normal speaking.. He was a trained Cantor, and would I love to hear him do that... This was pure perfection, his voice is next level. Glad you enjoyed it too

[@joaquimfonseca9959]

And the silence waits to the storm. BEAUTIFUL SONG BEAUTIFUL VOICE

[@brianwatland5383]

The first time i heard this i heard from a friend to check it out so i pulled it up on KZbin on my tv and cranked the volume. I sat there completely blown away almost to tears. Like you said, the build up through the song really grabs you! Not many songs will give you goosebumps like this one.

[@leahreitmeier1506]

Reading through the comments , I can't agree more! Disturbed's re- creation of this song is so powerful and it always leaves me feeling like there's somehow a larger purpose for my being! I don't know how to explain it but it's like an awakening deep inside of me every time I hear it! Just sooo powerful!

[@vernbaumgardner8374]

As a musician of 30+ years, I truly feel they brought Paul Simom's genius song writing into a higher level of meaning. David's vocal was like a "call to arms". I like watching "real" reactions and yours was real 👍. You have an interesting background for your video.

[@lauriewidenmaier1171]

This version of the song is beautiful because you not only hear it, you feel it too. The passion makes the words stand out and people listen to the message.

[@aprilchapman2758]

The original was written in 1964. He is a very trained talented performer, and he deserves much credit. He has so much control over his vocals and it shows the dedication he has towards his passion in music. That cover he made his own.

[@natski2403]

It's just a masterpiece. Brings me to tears everytime. I don't know how many times I've listened to it but I never get tired of hearing it and also watch the reactions of people who've never heard of it. The ominous tone is out of this world.

[@oldbutnotdead1]

Was absolutely blown away when I heard this for the first time earlier last year. I remember when Simon and Garfunkel released the original and it's always been in my top ten loved songs, so I approached this with trepidation. I can't see anyone, ever, surpassing this. This is now my definitive rendition and I literally have listened to it fifty or more times in the last four months. I love watching people reactions to the first time they hear it. You see so many preconceived notions disappear and eyes start to glow.

[@AlienCatTweets]

Paul Simon contacted David Draiman and congratulated Distirbed's version of his song. That's the best praise that any artist could hope for.

[@justjulie37]

Brilliant cover of a beautiful song. Gets me every time. So emotional and passionate.

[@joannedemeri863]

I'm sure you've been told this many times but I'm going to say it anyway. You really need to watch the live version on Conan. I wish you would have reacted to that one. It's even more powerful than the video itself. That man has a fantastic voice and his passion for the song is incredible. I just found you and subscribe to you but I will be watching you from now on. Thank you for the reaction please do one on the live version

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

The MV and the LIVE version are VERY different. I love them both. And I cannot decide on which the most. What definitely talks for the LIVE version is that it, of course, is more raw and true. And also that I know that he had the flu and fewer and still could do it.

[@moirabaker458]

I definitely like the video best. It helps people get the message where just the words maybe wouldn't

[@pattimercer9357]

I prefer this video because of the visuals.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@pattimercer9357 - the unique and impressive thing with this performance is the vocals. And the vocals in the live version is 10 times better. The vocals in the video is too processed. And @moirabaker458 - the message? OK - different people might hear different messages. To me the message is political. That people are made quiet. That songs with a political message is no more. And that people are not listening to political messages anyhow. The video shows forgotten instruments that now are used again. It is just a flashy video - IMHO the video misses the message 180 degrees. That said - I like both. For different reasons. But. for message and uniqueness - the live version is much, much better IMNSHO.

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

Exactly! I love the visuals of the video, don't get me wrong. I wouldn't have ever imagined that I could have been more moved by this version. But the vocals of the live appearance that night took this up another leap, timesv20! It impressed me even more so once I learned that David was horribly Ill that night with a raging fever. The host wanted him to cancel the appearance and go to the hospital, but David wouldn't so they compromised and David sat in the stool for it. Even Paul Simon said that David owned this song and made it better. Just a stunning reimagining of the song. Period.

[@shireeni8665]

The Live version on the Conan show is epic!!!!!!!!🔥

[@erniedevries2356]

And he was sick there and had voice problems

[@lemarie615]

I was in my physical therapy class after a double mastectomy talking to my therapist about all the concerts I attended in the 60s and 70s. She recommended I listen to this after I told about hearing so many old bands in San Francisco and missing the feeling of those days. I saw Simon and Garfunkel in concert in 1967. Disturb has done this song proud. So different from their albums I listen to today.

[@MrMikey1273]

This cover of the song is really great. David Draiman's vocals give me goosebumps and is very emotionally moving.

[@BrendaEvans-nu3zl]

Best version ever. David Draimans voice literally touches the soul. I've lost count of the times I've watched this and I get goosebumps every time. The first time I heard it I was in tears!

[@majbrat]

After years of watching this cover I still get chills and tear up. The original was a warning and this version is the angry reply that no one did anything to change the disconnect of people; its worse than ever with everyone on their phones 24/7. Simon saw them do it on the Conan show & Contacted them to say how great it was. :) This is my #2 fav cover of all time. #1 is Nightwish doing Pink Floyd's song High Hopes. #3 is Bad Wolves doing Zombie by the Cranberries. All are so good!

[@mellyt3105]

He should listen to disturb's live version on the Conan show from 2016 I believe. Probably the best performance I've ever heard!

[@itz_x_salvation395]

David has all ranges the man is truly a pure phenomenon.

[@sychambers5440]

David Draiman ROCKS. This man can sing anything... synagogue trained - emotions there for the World.

[@amikauchiha]

It's the best cover I've ever heard, even going so far as to be better than the original.

[@MRR-my2yl]

The visuals in this video are so striking and while I love David's vocals in this video I feel his performance vocally was even better on Conan Obrien

[@ronaldking2619]

You don't take a song as significant as this and make it your own. The risk is high and it can in the long run, ruin your credit. They took this song and made it their own! It takes strong talent to do that! Outstanding!!!!

[@eileencollins2536]

This version got me deep in soul. It is deep and dark. Really fits the era of the world in the last 6 years

[@danielangom]

I know the original since decades and I loved it since I heard it the first time. Now I am 60 years old and honestly I am not a fan of cover versions... But I am super happy that I listened to it and it flashed me away... David's voice has a incredible range and he could sing like an angel and the next second he is the devil itself... For me it feels like a EMP effect when he switched from the soulful voice to the demon voice... It is a explosion that spread in a mushroom cloud and goes on and on... This is the best cover I ever heard and the power of it get my every time...

[@dmoore8557]

When Simon and Garfunkel first wrote and recorded this song way back in 1964, it was less intense - a gentler admonition to my generation to pay attention to what was going on in the world around us. Disturbed's version is how much stronger the song *needs* to be now. The gentle warning about lack of empathy and communication in pursuit of the "neon gods" has gone so much further with the advent of electronics, and needs a voice to thunder this warning. Cell phones, tablets, social media "influencers", and the programming we see in everyday life have created a world where, even on crowded public transit, many of the young are so wrapped up in their phones that they have ceased to see the old person, the pregnant woman, the man on crutches - those who really need a place to sit. Other people have become invisible and inaudible as the young sit, earbuds in and heads bowed to their "electronic gods". I hope they hear this song, and are still capable of actually listening to it. David's voice is a voice we need to broadcast from every subway wall...

[@FrankkieRizzoPT]

Great reaction. Now you definitely need to do a reaction video to the version they performed live on the Conan O'Brien show. Without a doubt it's the best live cover of any song I've ever heard, and many in the comments of the video and reaction videos agree. Incredibly done.

[@johnhealy3415]

This song speaks volumes to me. My heart hurts for the meaning in this song. People have lost the meaning of unity and compassion. This world has become a dark and sad place for a lot of people. I can’t do this alone. We must open our hearts to music and it’s meaning. It helps many lost and lonely people. It also hurts many that feel there is no answer. Depression and loneliness hurt to the very core of our souls. Lets keep an eye out if we see someone having a bad day. Say “hello”, share some love. SING A SONG TOGETHER. Show the goodness and greatness in your hearts! Love and smiles are free… give them out generously. Pray for peace, and help those in during our Holiday season and even beyond this time. For the sake of human kindness and peace of mind for us all. God bless you all!🙏🏻

[@gregkurkey789]

I am 58 and grew up on 60s folk. The original hit me as a youth. Made me think. This version is more powerful in every way possible. Perfect.

[@Kelli.B.]

I cannot praise Disturbed enough for this rendition. So damned amazing. Truly, there simply are no words to represent Disturbed's cover of this song. It's mind-blowing.

[@angelamaccord3061]

Do the live version please! And see how amazing it is as well.

[@beaulane2628]

I have seen hundreds of reactions to this cover. This is one best. I could see your emotions in the colors of your face. Loved this and glad you finally found it .

[@patriciaa.5571]

The way he sings this song reflects the meaning of the song. Excellent. Great voice.

[@sandyleewhite]

Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and Disturbs version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like a rollercoaster ride, slowly brings you to the top, then crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction!!!

[@Susweca5569]

This is the best cover you'll ever hear of this song.

[@baddog4176]

This version is beautiful and powerful. The joining of musicians and songwriters at the end explains it for me. Good reaction. Thank you.

[@terrymulligan3632]

I m 80 years old and definitely loved this rendition of Sound of silence. listened to it at least 8 or 9 times the passed two days I’d like to see this kind of passion and power applied to taking back our country

[@lindashipman8253]

Okay, now check out the live version from Conan O'Brien's show. Incredible performance!

[@Piranabait]

I agree, the live performance really amazing. It’s crazy especially since he was actually sick during that performance.

[@athel10]

@@Piranabait Link please

[@athel10]

link please

[@theFoodLady]

Production crew rocked it too. The camera on the singer's face was pristine.. I'm a geezer, I know the words from the first time. This version is more my genre. Remember to send out good vibrations into the Universe, kids!!

[@1952Grammy]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this version of Sound of Silence! I don't like heavy metal but when I heard this I had to buy it on Itunes. My kids were shocked I had something by Disturbed on my play list. I'm 71 years old and I'm a lover of the oldies of late 50', 60's and 70's so this particular song just touched me and I can't explain it!

[@cecelala20]

Masterful cover from the change in tempo, phrasing, building to crescendo and emotional ending. He served a feast but we're hungry for more.

[@andreacalkins5189]

I love hearing people like you react to this song. So many singers meet it with skepticism, to later be blown away like yourself.

[@wolfsdream499]

There is no need to apologies for not hearing this song yet! Imo the things happen when they should and for me this timing was perfect, because listen to it with someone who don't know the song is the closes you can come to listening to the song for the first time yourself. For me when I heard the original from Simon and Garfunkel the first line already captured my attention but with the composion it could not hold it, so I kinda forgot the song. Until Disturbed made the cover - and this, the voice, the instruments, the building...it reached deep into my soul. So I could finally understand what Simon wanted to tell me (us) with his beautiful lyrics!

[@a.e.carlton8712]

Best cover EVER!!!! I can watch reactions for this song all day!

[@sholomrabin2011]

this version of sound of sound of silence always makes my hair stand on end. a natural progression to raw emotion always gets me. on my favorites list.

[@roymctarsney5655]

No matter how many times I hear Disturbs rendition of this song, it gives me chills. The musicianship and vocal talent are absolutely amazing!

[@user-lc4qh7er8x]

I'm 76 years old and was a senior in high school when this song was released. It was a reaction to the Vietnam War, the assasinations of John F. Kennedy, Jr., Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. It was an extremely sad and tumultuous time. Our society was broken and Simon and Garfunkel reflected that emotion beautifully in The Sound of Silence. Disturbed voices my anger that the world has not listened or done anything to heal our planet. Though we know so much more about the harm we cause in so many ways, humanity turns our backs on making sacrifices to make this a better place for our descendants.

[@scottbarnard2422]

Me being in my 50's, I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel. I spent decades listening to the original. Fast forward to the late 90's, early 2000... I always thought Disturbed had a very unique sound, and they have definitely evolved throughout the years. When their rendition of "Sound of Silence" came out, I gave it a listen. After the first time, I just sat there, dumbfounded, and in shock. I simply stared at my phone screen for several moments, before I hit "replay". Second time around, I'm sobbing... a deep running gamut of emotions. My heart gave a standing ovation and clapped with intent. Conviction. They did justice. And now, to this day, I still feel the same way as I did then. Absolutely beautiful.

[@themusicgaragetmg2330]

I just had to see the reaction... you look like a mean biker dude, and I knew it would reach you especially since you're already also a musician. This song reaches me EVERY TIME. Something visceral within our hearts and mind. Magic... everytime... Hope we all get that message.

[@BarTGila]

I love it because the original was a caution that people were not communicating with each other and this is anger because it was not heeded. It truly speaks to our times.

[@marysue8815]

Thank you for your comments, I loved your reaction to this cover, so much symbolism in this cover, I am a child of the 60's when Simon & Garfunkel released the original in 1964 I was in high school, back then I considered it kind of country-ish, I liked it but the message didn't pierce the soul (okay so I'm 75). This cover by Disturbed along with the video is the BEST it touches your soul and really gets S&G message to the core of my being and many others too, goosebumps and tears every time. "Neon God" in the 60's TV the advancement of technology NOW there is so many more especially cell phones. "Neon light that split the night", I remember when neon light would turn on there would be a crackling sound thus touched the sound of silence. Suggestion = The official video by Disturbed “Hold On To Memories” was released Jan 23rd 2020. “Hold on to Memories" is about not only honoring those we’ve lost, but also making the most of our time with those we still have.

[@rebeccajust5091]

well I for one LOVE this song.. I am NOT a rock song lover and can honesty say I have NEVER heard anything else Disturbed has ever song.. but this song? OH MY WORD it gets me deep down in my being!!! I feel its todays world completely.. people talking without saying a word, people hearing without listening, all the attention now is on the cell phones no one knows whats going on around them ! Simon and Garfunkel was beyond their time when they wrote this song, and I remember what a hit it was, yet I really couldnt relate to it NOT until now.. Not until Disturbed,, Thank you Sir for singing this song with the passion you have! a 69 yr old Grammie that melts when I hear that voice sing those words

[@liznystrom7898]

I love love the way David Draimon did this. Gives me chills every time. I've heard he was trained as classical singer. Outstanding

[@lindaeverk8090]

It's nothing short of breathtaking and remarkable. He is a genius. Brings me to tears every time. I've never seen anything so powerful.

[@user-rd9oy8lw8y]

It gives me goosebumps EVERY time I hear it.

[@bluejay9940]

one of my favorite songs…. it’s perfect in every way. From his vocal range and passion , to the amazing video. I never get tired of listening to it

[@victoriadaigrepont922]

Paul Simon wrote this song as a warning but DISTURBED makes us feel it as reality. I literally cry every time I hear this song.❤

[@amyleeallen1602]

This is my first time to your channel - but when I seen what you were reacting to I had to come in and hear your thoughts. Yes it is an amazing undertaking of such an iconic piece of music. I was ecstatic the first time I heard it, put it on loop for a good hour. You are a great listener and have a pure reaction, well done.

[@michaelcosta3166]

I'm with you. I first heard this about 3 months ago and don't know how I managed to live 6 years without hearing it. Under a rock.

[@theresataylor688]

I love this version of "The Sound of Silence " by Disturbed. I do love how with intensity builds slowly to this masterful piece of brilliance. Amazing!!!!!

[@dawnmartin4625]

I love Simon and Garfunkel, my mother raised us and that music and I love it! I have heard nearly every rendition of this song possible and this is by far my absolute favorite! Somebody said that Paul called David and said this was now his song! Goosebumps!!! Every time…

[@BickyFaye]

This is my favorite version of this song. I remember when the original came out. I liked it. But this version is very powerful. I bought their CD just for this song.

[@biancaortega6673]

The fact that the ppl in the video have each their own songs on paper as the musicians are crossing over just amazing. I mean this version makes you listen hear and process every word. Simon and Garfunkel original was moving almost sad this is anger and need

[@debbieaston2986]

Totally FANTASTIC Fabulous arrangement full of passion and drama and this guy's very strong , very moving voice. BEST cover version ever!

[@johnbarraco5561]

Chills every time I hear this .. Top 3 cover all time !!!! Love your reaction and subbed brother 💯❤️✌️🤘

[@dcg590]

Every. Single. Time.

[@sofydebehault4345]

I'm a huge fan of Disturbed, because David Drayman's voice is something else. But even though, I wasn't prepared for THAT when the cover was released. It's like he put all the meaning of the lyrics right there in front of our eyes. You can feel, some despair at the beginning, then the frustration that rises until it becomes utter anger at people's foolishness. It's visceral and stunning. S&G created something beautiful. Disturbed made it perfect. Tha's all I can say. It's perfect. And so many years yet after this cover was released, yes it is still on my daily playlist and gives me goosebumps every single time, as it does for my 77 years old mom who always shout "louder!!!" :D

[@angelawhite5277]

I'm addicted to this incredible version! I first heard it as the closing musical selection of a Coast to Coast broadcast--around 4:50 a.m. (so glad I hadn't fallen asleep). The original version has always been a favorite of mine, but David has lifted it to an entirely new level with his incredible voice & so much emotion. I'm still getting chills as I type this--& every time play this amazing song.