Vocal Coach Reacts to | Disturbed

[@raymondceliare2307]

Paul Simon heard it, and said "It's their song now"

[@Two4Brew]

I got to meet Mr. Draimon though a mutual friend about 1/4 century ago. He bought my respect by the way he treated me.

[@denvergray8943]

I'm one of those people who almost always(solid 97% of the time) thinks live music sounds objectively worse than studio-recorded versions. He's definitely one of the few exceptions with that voice though, it just feels more raw and emotional in a good way live.

[@SubieNinja]

you should check out RED (if you like rock/metal) their live performances sound awesome. definitely on par with their recorded stuff.

[@garychief2338]

How I see it, normally the artist chooses all the best inflections and cadences but live they always try to add some PIZAZZ that just feels like a sudden speed bump on a familiar road.

[@timstow5156]

Queen: ...... hold our beers

[@aceldamia9114]

No, you're right. Live will always sound worse. Hearing a song live is more about the experience and not the song.

[@TheLanceUppercut]

I'm kinda the opposite. Once I hear a really good live rendition of a song, I find it hard to go back to the studio version. A lot of the time it starts to sound a little too perfect, maybe a little too over-produced. I appreciate the differences and nuances added by live music, including the imperfections in the performance that would otherwise be cleaned up by a machine. People are fallible, they're not going to sing or play every single note perfectly 100% of the time. Plus, if there's any indicator of a band or musician's talent, it's as simple as being able to manage a good live performance of your own song, you know? Too many acts are propped up by great production masking the fact that they actually sound like shit.

[@markp9139]

There's a reason this performance garnered them a Grammy nomination - it's phenomenal.

[@roniboyd613]

Did not know that, wow!

[@TheAlmaward]

Sorry, but that can't be correct. Grammys are for record albums. Emmy awards are for television performances. This specific performance, if it won them anything, would have had to have garnered them an Emmy. The official studio version could have gotten a Grammy, but not this. :)

[@CherryBlossom3x3]

@@TheAlmaward 🙄

[@harleyguy14]

It's criminal it didn't win. David Bowie won the award as a sympathy vote since he died that year

[@JohnFleshman]

He was fucking SICK when he did this performance!! and Yet it is still the best song ever recorded live.

[@cindybraxton3742]

I absolutely love this version, what a talent David Draimen is!! 😊

[@SuellenMize]

The way this band took this classic song and made it relevant to today is phenomenal. David’s vocal isn’t just sound it’s an experience that elaborates the sentiment of the lyrics. He lures you in smoothly then crashes through the calm to let you know the passion behind the message! Reaching a crescendo only to grab your attention, make him point and then smoothly and so beautifully take you back to the finish. A pure performance that deserves every recognition it scores.

[@RApollos107]

There is absolutely no question that this performance deserved the Grammy nomination that it got.

[@lindamorris7572]

This song has always given me the chills but this version right here brings me to tears with Disturbed vocal range and sheer power. When he lets that power loose, I simply lose it. It's my new favourite cover. 100%.

[@Snek_Byte]

This performance will always give me goosebumps.

[@somersetcace1]

Pretty sure this is the performance Paul Simon commented on - "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." I'd say that's a pretty amazing compliment from the original writer, who is himself is an American legend.

[@teejaydiscombobulated2724]

His voice gives me goosebumps. I adore that voice, that interpretation of that song. Just awesome.

[@Bugginout79]

When that drum starts and he rasps into a vibrato it brings tears to my eyes.

[@Rosiepooh75]

Tidbit: he is sitting on the stool because he was too sick to stand... Still sounded incredible!

[@sammyp4216]

yeah just wanted to see if anyone commented on him being sick at the time. He had the flu and they tried to talk them into lip syncing with it and he said no, my fans will see me do it live good or bad and ended up being the best version that was recorded they did!

[@NathanCline12-21]

Reminded me of the Freinds episode that Pheobe got sick and preferred her singing voice when sick

[@Hiruzen33]

Guess he really was down with the sickness

[@robinsaylor251]

I can't believe he was sick ! Didn't sound like it...amazing

[@ellienesmith4016]

I do not believe he was sitting. I saw this on Conan...

[@DEATHrocket777]

Disturbed has always been one of the greatest live acts of the last... almost 30 years now? David Draiman's voice is one of those that you'll never hear from anyone else. That man is absolutely incredible with his range and tones.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

What is even more impressive is that he sang this with a pretty severe head cold. He’s is a consummate professional to pull this off with this level of skill.

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

It's unfortunate the Conan producers decided to ruin the genuine skill of the song with that touch of autotune they did for him. I'd rather an imperfect but genuine performance with one or two wrong notes than a perfect song with the soul stripped out. Thankfully, David has performed this song many times, and he does such a great job in venues that respect his desire to avoid autotune.

[@brucedickinson12]

really never heard that

[@jasdeepsingh5903]

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII you speak absolute truth! Rumor has it that David was really pissed about the autotune

[@jak3brap10]

Whilst sitting too

[@KathyAnne28]

And 102-103 fever

[@Cmoore718]

To be in the audience that night, what a god damn performance. David and Disturbed are easily on Metal Mount Olympus as Rock Gods. Some of the best to ever do it

[@anahewett7511]

Beautifully said! 🙌🏻🥀🎶

[@polarbearcraze19]

I really love the way Disturbed did this song and he does it with so much more urgency. His passion is fantastic, and it is so amazing that he did this live while he was sick. Amazing artist.

[@nellybell9649]

I love watching new people watching this,best band ever

[@AppliedFool042]

I cry everytime I hear this version. Saw it live. Always amazing, David Draiman is a superb vocalist.

[@Todrick451]

Seriously one of the greatest songs ever recorded. What's amazing is David's ability to sing it exactly the same live as recorded. This is true of all his live performances, but even more apparent here.

[@Remagenify]

Even better, is that for the live performance he did there he was sick at the time.

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

@@Remagenify Nasty head cold. Imagine that for a second.

[@rolfmartinhaldorsen901]

He uses heavily tuned vocals in the studio and even worse: auto tune live.. I don’t get it. He has a great voice.

[@ipadista]

If you isolate his voice and do a pitch analysis, you will see that both studio version and the Conan version were pitch corrected, making his singing sound totally unnatural in both cases. Kind of sad since if you observe his pitch on live performances he is more than able to pull the song off without assistance. If you are interested here is one video going into great detail showing how to see what is tuned and what is actual singing, he also explains pitch analysis in a fairly easy to grasp way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJDLamB5pdOSq7s

[@jasdeepsingh5903]

@@rolfmartinhaldorsen901 the autotune on Conan was done without his approval or even knowledge. Apparently he was pissed about it.

[@eli08miqui09]

I’ve never heard of Disturbed, but this man… what a voice. It gives me chills.

[@aprilmayjune2846]

It never fails, no matter how many times I listen to this cover, I will always get goosebumps and at least a couple tears. David has such a deep, rich tone and is so earnest about imparting the message of the song. Of course Simon and Garfunkel introduced Sound of Silence to the world, but in my opinion Disturbed brought the energy to it that the song demands. Some of my favorite songs by them are the slower ones and I can't wait to see what they do next. 😍😍

[@saltwatertaffybag]

I remember seeing this live, it was soon after Conan came back to late night. I was very familiar with Disturbed and when the announced on the pre-show that Disturbed would be preforming I was stoked. I remember watching this with my jaw on the floor. Needless to say this was not what I was expecting when the TV told me there would be a live performance from Disturbed.

[@justanotherdudeonyoutube84]

Crazy thing is he did this performance with a horrible horrible cold. He said in an interview he was really sick and congested during this performance which is incredible that he still sounds like an angel

[@REMcCullick]

David Draiman, the singer here, has what is called a "Concert Hall" or "Opera" voice. It just resonates off Concert hall style acoustics and makes his voice more epic. That is lost when recording in a booth style studio. So there's your difference.

[@Hanniballsy]

It helps that he was classically trained as a cantor, the one who leads in formal prayer or singing in religious service. They're used to having to sing very open and projecting very well like people in concert halls.

[@gregkurkey789]

That would be due to his vocal training as a cantor

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman....unbelievable vocalist! 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 haunting and beautiful timbre to his voice with pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent. Loved your reaction and your take on the performance MrLboyd.

[@katywilliams9477]

I can listen to this over and over - it just stays with me too. So beautifully sung!!

[@robertvirnig638]

I'm always amazed when a singer who specializes in a certain genre deviates into a completely different one for a special song and completely kills it.

[@rogercaruso9337]

It's amazing how his voice just goes from one end to the other I'm speechless

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Another amazing thing here is he sang while having a cold!!!

[@IceIceShady]

I wish you wouldn't have said that, you just ruined this whole fucking version of the song for me cause now I can't unhear it 🤣👿🙃

[@acheron1104]

And fever also

[@CalmLikeABomb76]

@@acheron1104 And covid and HIV!!! Why is it that people always has to bring these stupid things up? It's like all the reaction videos has the same stupid comments to follow them around .:D

[@peterhiggins2928]

@@CalmLikeABomb76 irony explosion

[@tylerblanchard2259]

I have a quite deep voice. And when I catch a cold it almost goes to demonic. So yeah....this is real.

[@chiefersutherland5609]

I could see the goosebumps!🤩 David Draiman(Lead Singer) is classically trained in many styles. His versatility is phenomenal.

[@patriciajohnston8507]

Best cover ever. Paul Simon agreed and added it to his playlist. He also said the song belongs to them now.

[@MyGannChannel]

I've watched this performance maybe 100 times and I get chills every time still.

[@LibertarianJRT]

So stunning. It just moves you deep inside.

[@jeffwellman8347]

David has years of show business experience and brings that professionalism to this performance but he also trained as a Hazzan (Jewish Cantor) and is able to tap into the spiritual aspects of the song which gives it a much greater emotional depth.

[@gmchris3752]

Thanks for sharing that. I had no idea he was a trained cantor!

[@Dera9791]

My great grandfather was a cantor and his voice echoed to many blocks. He got the title on nightingale because of his voice.

[@jonathanbewley6505]

No matter how many times I hear this song,,, there's so much emotion in it and it genuinely brings bumps to my skin and tears to my eyes.

[@DebraWomack]

So much same ❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelpalma6346]

Seeing them play this song live in concert a few years ago was everything, I’ll never forget it. David has one the greatest voices in music hands down

[@jlestes1985]

The first time I saw Disturbed was back in 2001 at Ozzfest. They blew me away by how amazing they are live. David is easily one of the best vocalists at live shows. Like you said, they are one of those bands you have to see live cause they sound way better than on their albums.

[@steveclapper5424]

Every now and then a live performance that is them, at their very best. Thankfully you tube will show them to you.

[@findyourblisstoo]

Hard to say there is a “wrong version” of this song. It’s always beautiful and meaningful.

[@derrickconnolly9164]

I disagree. I'm a huge fan S&G. But this song I always skipped. Didn't really like it. But disturb really hit the nail on the head. Remember written in 63 we still had black&white television. Computers were were limited to businesses. Our telephone was attached to the house. Today this songs lyrics ring a bell.

[@CherryBlossom3x3]

@Derrick Connolly not everyone has good taste, it's fine.

[@REDHEADSARETOPS]

The OFFICIAL version is the one the band produced the video for. That's the one to listen too, it's exactly the same but the mix is better. He sounds good in both live and videotaped versions, they are both the SAME LENGTH. You got a hold of a bad file before. The OFFICIAL video does an intense CU on David Draiman's equally dramatic FACE as he sings this powerhouse WAKEUP CALL of a song.

[@SarahMilesSmiles]

I adore Disturbed's The Light. Wonderful music video, and it's a song that really speaks to me. I'd done everything "right" growing up and had this fabulous job straight out of college in a wonderful city. Started having all sorts of health issues that eventually forced me into disability. My last day worked wasn't even two years after finishing college.. My health problems aren't the kind that come with a probable shortened lifespan, but they robbed me of the quality of life I had set myself up for. Things I wanted from my life, outside of work, also became impossible - I got to skydive once in college tandem, and I loved it so much I wanted to learn to jump solo. Not an option now; it would cause too much pain. The loss of my health took a lot of my self identity and has been hard to accept. Nine years later and it still sucks. I'm in a better headspace than I was back then, but I still have bad days where I get really down on myself for something completely out of my control. The Light is a very uplifting song for me on the bad days. It's very different from what is canonical to Disturbed, softer than something like Stupefied or The Sickness or Ten Thousand Fists.

[@TheDartfrog101]

This is one of those times when a singer wants to show he can do far more than just scream into a mic. He can and does. Disturbs cover of land of confusion is another one of my favorite covers.

[@Melinmingle]

Listen to 5:52 and tell me again how nice it is. Auto tuneee

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

@@Melinmingle 1.) David had a head cold that day. 2.) He was unaware that they had used autotune on him. He was VERY upset afterward, supposedly. 3.) Conan was also unaware until after, when a producer told him about it. He (supposedly) apologized to David for it. 4.) You can also hear it right around the 2 minute mark. It's very faint in most of the areas, meaning he's still doing the heavy lifting for most of the song, but yes. There is a faint amount of processing being done, which is not standard for the way David does his singing. It's true that this wasn't his best showing for singing, but try doing THAT with a stuffy head cold and see how well you could sing. He's done it better in other venues, and without any autotune.

[@millardfilmore1403]

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII damn as someone who just discovered them this is disappointing. nothing to do with him at all ... its just like wtf now the experience is ruined? or should i still appreciate it? idk enough about music engineering to know!!

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

@@millardfilmore1403 There are better live recordings, and this one is still a good display of skill. The average person wouldn't notice the two or three minor slips the autotune fixed.

[@reggaelion86]

@@Melinmingle tell us you know nothing about music and voice without saying you know nothing about music and voice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffstevens4262]

It was hard enough to sing with such a heavy cold as he had that evening, but to sing like that, so beautifully while sitting next to a kettle drum being bashed...well, I defy anyone to try that one! David Draiman is a very rare kind of vocalist. A fantastic range obviously, but with such amazing control and sheer power of delivery. His softer lower notes are equally as powerful as the higher ones, and he is always in total control. He doesn't need to stretch or struggle. Absolutely wonderful from every conceivable angle. This is a great and genuine reaction to an incredible, completely different new version of a classic S+G song from 1968. Great job all round!!

[@wentzelkruger8516]

There is just something so emotional about this song.

[@rwxstudio7173]

He was even singing with a head cold, and told the producers not to add any autotune. David heard the audio engineer try to add it in and was not happy.

[@christinaalvarado1983]

I am so tired of people saying that metal singers can't sing. They can sing better than most and are usually classically trained in opera.

[@kimberlylove2207]

He was suffering from a cold, and still sounded better LIVE.. Like how is that possible.. I absolutely love Disturbed..

[@aprilbuhneing7491]

What's amazing is he was sick during this performance. Running a fever of like 103. Or so I've heard. And to belt like that in a sitting position is amazing. Best live I've EVER heard. I watched this when it was on back in the day. And cried all the way through it...

[@stephenlackey5852]

One of the greatest live performances of any song ever… up there with Dame Shirley Bassey singing Goldfinger at the 2013 Oscars, Demi Lovato singing Anyone at the 2020 Grammys, etc

[@TinyFreya59]

There is no ‘wrong version’ of this song to react to. The official video version is mesmerizing with the added impact of the visuals. This version has more of a raw power that absolutely stunned the audience into it’s own awestruck silence. Even the way the orchestra is set up with candlelight and the emphasis on those amazing kettle drums… Brings tears to my eyes even though I’ve listened to each version a bajillion times already.

[@packetgeek]

One word: goosebumps.

[@jennifercouret]

One of my favorite songs ever. I never get tired from listening to this song by Disturbed.

[@shammi8133]

Sometimes somebody does something infront of a camera, and it's really difficult to deny an almost supernatural interference of some kind. This performance so good it almost causes pain.

[@saraweber1962]

I love how his voice goes from a sad almost vulnerable voice that builds as he’s sharing the story & then moves to frustration & anger. I don’t usually dissect songs, I’m not musician unless you count sometimes playing the triangle, but this performance is incredible.

[@christymurphy6571]

I took my son to see Disturbed in concert. Was totally in awe of his vocals the entire show.

[@NeCoruption]

When i heard the studio version and everyone in the comments claimed this one was better i said NO WAY. Man HOW did they do better than an already perfect studio track?!

[@OrionStar1]

I love his version of this song. Gives me goosebumps!!

[@ranamcmahon7653]

The power of his voice is stunning!!! He is hands down the best singer I've ever heard!!! 🎆❤️🌟❤️🎆

[@nate-404]

MrLboyd smiling the whole time enjoying this masterpiece 😊

[@redfury55]

I fell in love with Disturbed about 15 years ago, mainly because of David Draiman's voice, amazing.

[@ginacantabene8629]

I love the juxtaposition between the 2 version. The original by Simon & Garfunkel is quiet, plaintive and sad. The Disturbed version is dark and forboding, almost like a dire warning of what is in store for us all in the near future. Both were perfect for the time which they were written/performed.

[@QueenOfScorpions]

David Draiman 😍 David is the only person that I know of who was praised by Paul Simon himself for his rendition. Never underestimate the vocal range or beautific sounds of a metal vocalist!

[@sharonpate5481]

Just WOW 🔥🔥🔥. Thank y’all so much for reacting to this version. I am simply awestruck right now 😎☮️❤️✌🏼

[@GidDree]

Imagine how much talent he has deep down, sick, sitting, clear, and powerful. He was far from 100% singing this and brung it harder than most singers at 100%.....DAYUM 💪👍👏

[@lynngliottone2812]

Let's give credit to one if the greatest lyricists ever....Art Garfunkel. "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls, tenement halls"...incredible.

[@jameswilson961]

I'm assuming this is a joke?

[@michellearens8896]

I litally wept hearing this version of Disturbed The Sound of Silence....mind BLOWN! ❤

[@leapatterson2014]

I am so stoked you reacted to this! Please try listening to Disturbed "Hold on to Memories." It is truly one of the most beautiful songs about remembering those who have passed before us and left an indelible mark on our lives.

[@DebraWomack]

Every time I see the video for Hold on to Memories I cry. Beautiful.

[@GrimRiffs3131]

This performance makes me cry with joy

[@apatrou]

This is a stunning auditory delight. A truly amazing moment frozen in time. I never tire of hearing this.

[@timbrom]

Your eyes were windows on your soul all the way through that outstanding rendition.

[@DioxJXD]

David Draiman is so often under appreciated because people wrote Disturbed off as "another edgy rock band" but he has so much range and talent. It's crazy to me that he did this performance while suffering heavily from sickness.

[@vindicatedrascal]

How could you possibly have gone this long without hearing this song?

[@wordsareart4562]

The reason he sounds so amazing live is he doesn't need to "fix" his vocals for a recording like so many artists do.

[@peggygallagher5802]

Masterfully done. Extremely emotional ending. Could feel his frustration...WOW

[@LisaPierce-tf9ko]

Love his voice in this song. Sure to make you cry when you know the meaning of the song. Thanks to Simon & Garfunkel for giving us such a beautiful song. I dont think this is a better version though. The video's images go along with the lyrics.

[@HelynnHeels]

DISTURBED is 4 dudes...the singer, the piano dude, the guitar dude, and the drum dude. The timpanies on this live version just blow me away.

[@mlong1958]

And, he had the flu during this performance... The fact that he keeps the same distance from the mic through the whole song is a testament to his vocal control, sounding loud without actually being loud.

[@annmarielance4838]

I was blessed to see him perform this live in Holmdel NJ a couple of years ago. There is video of it on KZbin. When I tell you the majority of the crowd was so quiet until the end you could hear a pin drop. It was an outdoor venue that has an ampitheater and OMG..the acoustics, his voice and the drums..it was like a spiritual experience. Felt it in my soul and yes..I cried. Check that one out if you would like as well. 😁

[@annmarielance4838]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSbaoZ_n7agjK8

[@Nana12172]

if you haven't already, phil collins in the air tonight live performance is amazing!

[@barbaranorrick4164]

I could hear this and never get tired, the profound feelings I feel is totally emotional and long lasting

[@maldad9073]

The best version was the duet with Myles Kennedy, it presented the song as it was intended to be sung and really added a layer that David solo can't replicate.

[@DaveW74TVN]

YES. I just made a similar comment.

[@ellienesmith4016]

I'm 73 and this is my favorite EVER! Brings tears to eyes! It's so relevant today!! Hes amazing!!

[@brookehornback1896]

Thought he had a nice voice.Had no idea he could sing this amazingly well.Pretty exciting.✌

[@SparkimusPrime]

I get goosebumps, if not tears, every single time I watch this 🖤

[@WatershipAlan]

This man has an unbelievable voice, I didn't realise how powerful it was until this. Please PLEASE react to the live version of Words Darker Than Their Wings by Alter Bridge (Royal Albert Hall performance). Myles Kennedy is for me, the greatest vocalist in hard rock. Stunning.

[@timsloan9675]

Guarantee everyone had a tear in their eye at that show.

[@jasongoins8608]

Believe it or not, this may be the new "wrong version." I didn't think it could get better....until he performed the song with Myles Kennedy. One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. You should definitely check it out!

[@Lulabee2024]

I'm in tears... solid CHILLS up and down...no emojis for the feelings I have listening to this version THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@sharonunfiltered]

Me too 🥰

[@francesjames178]

Great reaction! You should react to Disturbed's "Hold On To Memories" . David wrote this song after taking his young son to the movies to see Coco. Better have a box of tissues nearby, also their cover of Sting's "If Ever I Lose My Faith In You" updated videography and mind blowing!

[@DaRozeman]

Most amazingly: this was a live performance in front of a live audience and you couldn't hear a single peep through the whole song. That's when you know you've nailed it, the audience was so enthralled they actually shut up and listened.

[@metalgamerjonny6410]

david draiman...what a guy. hes got a lot of experience with opera singing, which is why his vocal range is amazing. he did this song justice and gave it SO much emotion. in terms of what you should hear next, i would recommend lisening to "ten thousand fists" or "rise" if you want to get a feeling of how good his vocal range is.

[@acheron1104]

Yep. Once someone sings opera, they can sing any genre of music.

[@Avrysatos]

ten thousand fists can be spine chilling if you listen to the words. I second that recommendation.

[@NMWriterofWords]

They were in El Paso doing a free concert on the reservation and I met them at L&J café, and they gave me free tickets to the concert. He is such a nice person. His whole band is.

[@AppStateSpanky]

The most epic part of this whole version is that he was very sick when he performed this.

[@AndyTaken]

You could say he sat "down with the sickness" - I'll see myself out!

[@xenoscoot]

@@AndyTaken 🤣🤣🤣

[@richardsimpson9039]

I don’t ever tend to think that a cover can be better than the original. This one comes very close. It was absolutely stunning!

[@michaelriddick7116]

Disturbed has been one of my favorite bands for over 20 years and ALL of their covers are amazing :) SoS, Landing of Confusion, Shout, ISHFWILF and more, are all great :)

[@ursulaturner7980]

No matter how many times I watch this video,and it's been 100+ times,I cry& get goosebumps. So awesome! Their other music is mostly pretty heavy but the song " Inside the fire" has a very heavy subject but is a great song and brings awareness to mental health & suicide.

[@FreeBeerNoBingo]

I love the contrasts between Simon & Garfunkel's original and the covers done by Disturbed and Pentatonix. Three very different approaches that allow them to use the same words to tell the story in their own way.

[@sandywolfe1861]

I watched this for the first time with my mouth hanging open hanging on to every single note so BEAUTIFUL!! It's one of my favorites!

[@yunengdahl3675]

Can you believe he had a cold here?

[@treyhudson73]

I cry everytime I see this performance. I don't listen to much of them, but this is transcendental.