Vocal Coach Reacts To "The Sound of Silence" by Disturbed

[@SingeoOfficial]

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[@PureDove_online]

I grew up with the original song and always loved it, but Disturbed's version brings me to tears every single time, without fail...

[@albertaguy4817]

I have heard it said, and I agree, that the original was a warning to what was happening at that time, whereas this version is angry because the warning was not headed.

[@mmjr0306]

He actually was sick with congestion and cough during this performance and still killed it. What an amazing singer!!

[@SoulFeather111]

He also hated when Conans' sound crew used some auto tune on parts.

[@erniedevries2356]

He had problems with a vocal cord. The specialist was behind the scenes in case it went wrong

[@jhcjager13com]

I think this version was incredible, he perfected their masterpiece. He was also very unhappy about the auto tune on his voice as he takes pride in only doing what his voice allows. If you want a more original vibe from his version, check out his live performance in Houston with myles Kennedy. It's amazing

[@jamesmays6826]

It can no longer be called a cover it's a hyperventilating masterpiece

[@silversong4VR]

I cannot listen to the crescendo without finding myself holding onto my breath...every time there's a "whoosh" of air from me when those last lovely notes fade off. Whew!

[@MaryRamirez-gd1up]

I love both versions but Disturbed’s version is so powerful, it leaves you in awe.

[@marysue8815]

I strongly suggest you also WATCH the Official Music Video, the presentation is phenomenal

[@lawrencesilver4661]

I still am amazed by how quiet the audience was. Then the explosion at the end.

[@Beautifulbeanhere]

i read a comment that said they were in the audience and the video doesnt adequately convey the audience. 1st that you could hear a pin drop when he was singing and the applause at the end was deafening and went on for a full 5 minutes. true or not? idk, but i can certainly see it and incredible to experience. this version of SOS is far better than S&G.

[@albertaguy4817]

Simon Cowel once said after an audition, that you know you have nailed a performance when the audience is dead silent... like afraid to interrupt what they are witnessing.

[@Trapper50cal]

To keep it in context, when David kicks the fry into overdrive and starts belting with it, the timpani right beside him is being PUMMELED and not cutting into him at all.

[@revapetkus290]

Your reaction is priceless!!! It hit you the same way it hit me - it really kicks you in the head that ANYONE could have that much control. I read this in the comments I other reactions "God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon and David answered 'Yes please!'" That sums up his voice as well as anything I've heard.

[@bigooboczky5382]

This rendition of Silence is absolutely incredible. Listening to your and other vocal instructors' comments on his performance. I can now appreciate his utilization of his unique talents in creating the emotional landscape to accompany the lyrics (and video when shown). For me, he creates one of the most profound "wow" factors in Rock history. As a fine art artist, I equate it to using the visual tools of color, shapes, size, composition, and tonal value in creating a visual "wow" painting that people's mind is drawn to but don't really know why. You stand over a blank canvas hoping to give people a reason to keep coming back to it.

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

David Draiman....what an amazing voice. The man can sing anything. Can go from clear as a crystalline bell to vocal fry and back on a dime......sooo impressive! Also love his tonal properties!

[@SingeoOfficial]

RIGHT?!!!!

[@kennethcook9406]

David Draiman of Disturbed, and Till Lindeman of Ramstein. They both have amazing vocal range.

[@crazymelomanka]

​@@kennethcook9406Till Lindemann? Nah...

[@raymondszymborski5468]

Both versions are great, but the Disturbed version just grabs you and takes you on an epic journey, I love their cover of Sting's If I ever lose my faith in you, so good. Take a listen if you haven't heard it. Enjoyed your video.

[@TexasSnyper]

Being at a Disturbed concert and watching this live is, I kid you not, a life changing experience.

[@frankmustermann7272]

i like both versions. both are "children" of their time. For me, the version by Simon @ Garfunkel and Disturbed complement each other. From today's perspective, the first version could be seen as a warning. Desturb's version has a lot more feelings, like despair and anger, in it. and is also louder. you could see it as a loud wake-up call.

[@jimmytakayesu2987]

Both Versions were great for the times when they were performed & will memorialize those periods of times for generations. Do believe the Disturbed’s version made me really focus on the meaning of the lyrics which are apropo to the current “Disturbing Times.”

[@ericcrane3458]

I really like the artistry of this performance. Both the music and the artistry of the set was so well done here. Its basically 5 parts, first part was just him and the piano, second they subtely add the acoustic guitar (and the lights sharted showing the guitar player, third they added the whole orchestra and they lit them up, fourth they added the timpani drums (and lit them up) and the singer gets even more powerful, finally in the last part the crescendo. Beautiful.

[@Sandoman87]

Love the Disturbed version better for sure. A song that currently makes me stop everything is Black by Pearl Jam…specifically the MTV live unplugged version!

[@davidjenkins4751]

NO AUTO TUNE WAS USED IN THIS. David made sure nothing like that would take place. Even though he was sick at the time. In fact, the producers thought it would be best to try auto tune due to him being sick, but David told them strongly NO!!

[@kickinit333]

Look at his eyes at 1:42. You can see the moment he realized they were doing something to his voice. He was not happy about it.

[@jamesdrakes7444]

I love Love LOVE this completion of Simon & Garfunkel song of hope. David's voice and the righteous anger that no one listened to the warning in Paul Simon's vision are absolutely necessary to bring this 50 year old song back into relevance. Just my humble opinion.

[@Bane2Face]

Agreed

[@nessienessie8798]

Paul Simon agreed with you ❤

[@crazymelomanka]

My tears always start pouring at that build up moment when he sings with grit and power. You are right, so tastefully and skilfully performed. All emotions are there. Perfect cover! David Draiman is a master. I love the song actually, but Disturbed's version is so much more dramatic. And maybe because I like them as a band too 😊

[@ApacheIrish62]

David Draiman had the flu when he went on Conan, the sound team wanted auto tune, David was NOT thrilled at all. His voice is strong, unique and even being sick, he dies an awesome job! Anyone that gas a connection to the Lord, ask him if he designed David's voice to be Just. That. Great???? I absolutely love his vocal greatness!!! ❤❤❤

[@dawnmcgroarty8625]

My mom loved this version and when she knew she was going to die she put a song list to play at her wake. This was on it and when it was close to her dying about 3 weeks out she had me play it for her I gotta say It was so hard to sit through her singing it because I knew the inevitable but, she just like me, loved to sing and dance. I love both versions but this has a huge place in my heart because of my mom. If you are ever by me in the car and I have the windows down you will hear me sing it.

[@CellarStudioProductions]

This performance has been inspiring me to keep working on my voice for years! It's just outstanding.

[@jaxinevolner8003]

I am like you, I grew up on Simon and Garfunkel singing this. When I first heard Disturbed's cover, I was awestruck. His voice and the graphics on the video not this one but the studio version. I honestly never really got the meaning of the words until I heard David Dramain sing it. I can listen to him sing this all day long. There are days I spend watching different reations to it. People's reation to him is priceless. Many are speechless at the end. I really enjoyed your reaction video. Thank you🥰

[@carlcrader1939]

What a voice, even with the autotune. What I really like is the way he uses the distortion in his voice to create big moments. The little things like using the h sound in the m words like might. " Hear my words that I mi-hight teach you... Take my arms that I mi-hight reach you". Adding that breath of air adds to the distortion. The distorting the sound of "you" by manipulating the tension of the tongue and much more. This has talent and he knows it, it shows in his confidence. I can't get enough of David, more please.

[@ShyAnn291]

I like how they are bringing a new generation to an amazing song!

[@philsrusty5690]

Although Paul Simon wrote this decades ago it was written that someday David D of Disturbed would one day sing it!

[@darkwarrior478]

Excellent breakdown and analysis of this superb tribute by Disturbed, I really enjoyed your honest enthusiasm and love for the song.

[@loriprice1518]

He did such justice of another Artists message from the 60’s I grew up w/Simon &Garfunkel… David puts light and then some such class conveying Today… tech world so impersonal…thank you for giving credit where it is due!

[@Steve-vt8hl]

Everyone thinks there is some type of auto tune with the microphone but there is not ! They have been out since 1994 and according to my research, he constantly takes vocal lessons AND Opera lessons to perfect his voice ! They are absolutely amazing in concert, both rock and ballads.

[@captjack2112]

Appreciate the appreciation of the song. I know David and he did not indeed use autotune but was slightly sick and nasal was a little sketchy . His transitions are very unique and coupled with sick made a few sound extra unique.

[@miahoffman2555]

He did have auto tune, Conans sound people used it after he told them not to and he was VERY angry about it.

[@jerolddavis]

The one piece of technique that ALWAYS just blows me away is the way he switches his fry off in the middle of the phrase, where "silent raindrops" have fry, but "fell" doesn't. The level of control to turn that off mid-phrase is just off the charts.

[@SpykinR]

The best description I've heard for this song, no matter the performance, is VOCAL PORN! I absolutely love it every single time I hear it!

[@jeffroberts1649]

Great reaction/analysis, the original by S&G was written & performed as they embarked on their career, in their early twenties the genre was young, politically landscape was unsettled, youthful anticipation where as Disturbed has the wisdom as a mentor. So many layers so good on everyone's renditions, the vide that accompanies the studio version has layers and is remarkable as well.

[@vickigsolomon1241]

I love both versions.

[@Melly01]

With regard to the autotune, I've seen it said that the show producers decided to use it against his wishes because he was ill that evening and they were hedging their bets. True? I don't know. You can find internet evidence that he was ill, but I haven't found anything creditable about the autotune part of it. I do know he's against doing anything in the studio he can't recreate live and he has a stunning voice and technique. He doesn't need autotune, for sure. He pulls me in, autotune or not, though. The man has power! And we can thank S&G for the lyrics, but Disturbed has brought it to life for a whole new audience that does not enjoy folk music. I've known of the song my entire life (sort of), but that style and S&G's light vocals are just not my jam. At all. So for me, hands down, Disturbed wins since I actually know the lyrics now. They made LISTEN. It was the most unlikely partnership, decades apart, that was just meant to be.

[@Templarofsteel88]

If I remember correctly he was actually sick with the flu, which is why he is sitting down during his performance.

[@jamesmcmurrin8177]

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[@michaelhoilman6897]

I love how you are able to take your passion and naturally turn that into food for thought for your listeners. You made me want to practice my craft, and I'm NOT EVEN A SINGER! You are a born teacher if I've ever seen one. Outstanding reaction and analysis. Subbed

[@calmacdonald2417]

Nightwish. Any of their songs live cuts from Wacken Open Air 2013, live at Wembley 2015, live at Tampere 2015, or live at Bueno Aires 2018. All of their music is amazing.

[@DanielLenzMusic]

Awesome reaction

[@shannon8315]

Don't forget the complimentary colors of the stage lights. Blue and orange are complimentary colors. But the voice and the band itself are just beautiful. It can turn you into a metal head.🧡💣

[@brucelyon7524]

Simon and Garfunkel was the warning Disturbed is the rage that the warning was ignored

[@j3pelfrey]

I weep every time I hear this song. It gets me every time.

[@daijishinomori9161]

I like both versions for different reasons, but I lean towards Disturbed's version more because this stirs something in my soul EVERY TIME I listen to it. It's just incredible. As to songs that make me really stop and listen, no question its NightWish's "While Your Lips Are Still Red", their cover of "Phantom of the Opera", and "Sleeping Sun" from their End of an Era concert. To name a few. I hope you take a listen to them - you won't regret it. :)

[@bearloh4740]

Honestly I'm stubborn and opinionated on music,you impressed me with knowledge and understanding of portrayed emotions....well done m'lady. Subscribed.🙏

[@Celeste-new49]

I agree with your take on this version. This is my favorite version of my favorite song of all time. I'm glad I found your channel. I'm going to share it with my daughter. She's been musical since she was a baby and is really starting to develop her voice (and instrument skill) now that she's a teen. Thanks!

[@jeffreystanley7884]

David's training as a Cantor is just a piece of his unique voice.

[@Sammikens]

I love S and G but this song rocked me when I first heard it and I prefer it. When I hear Simon and Garfunkel's versions I wish they had slowed it down. Their version has a bit of melancholy to it but Disturbed shows a much larger range of emotions.

[@aryanmia4963]

The OG was supposed to have the sound of melancholy, it's not a fricken' Love song!!

[@robertheckman8013]

As I understand it, he never uses "autotune" but the shows producers did it without his knowledge or permission but it could not be undone in post production.

[@robertheckman8013]

And he apparently had a bad cold but refused to cancel his Conan appearance.

[@terrydurham3697]

Simon and Garfunkel's song was played as a folk song, that we never knew the meaning of back in the 60's - this version is the hard rock reality version, explaining what those incomprehensible words mean, and even more so in today's reality. Paul Simon is a fantastic song writer, and was so far ahead of his time that 55-60 years later, it's just becoming clear, and God help us all in the future!

[@vegetabohls9124]

Disturbed, by far!! For me, it conveys Simon and Garfunkel's message much more effectively than what I feel their limp, lifeless version does.

[@le6360]

The fact that he was sick when he performed this but it was still perfect 🖤🤟

[@Rpm6971]

This version is amazing, and I’m sure everyone knows he was sick that day and didn’t want to perform anyway. I haven’t watched this while you tube video, however she starts off talking about the band etc…the music video without the band in the background is almost equally as good maybe more so because the clarity, I personally like the raspiness of his voice on Conan when he was sick. I’m a disturbed fan before this cover, he shows great vocal talent in down with the sickness and many more songs.

[@computerrule]

Haven’t heard this song in a while heard it now and I’m tearing up so good!

[@7954astro]

Such insightful observations!

[@NikesZ28]

Have you heard Disturbed´s cover of Sting´s - If i ever loose my faith in you? Its also amazing :)

[@PadreMortalis]

I love your sharing of your experience of this song. It mirrors a lot of the reasons it resonates in my soul. I also love that you would like to hear what (other) song makes me want to focus on a song that is playing and how it's making me feel. Mine is "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. Oh yeah, I like both versions, but I love one for a certain feeling and reason. I love the other for the feeling of anger for losing what we had that made us feel the happiness we once had while listening to the original song.

[@DannyRobalino]

Amazingly done. Thank you. Another cover that does the same for me is Heart’s cover of Stairway to Heaven done at the Kennedy Center honors event, featuring the son of deceased drummer John Bonham,with the remaining members of Led Zeppelin present in the audience,. One of the best covers I’ve ever heard along with disturbed sound of silence

[@dinotudisca3821]

I am a firm believer the cover can never be better then the original Without the original there is no cover. That being said, the cover that I adore is simple man covered by shinedown

[@judebrown4103]

Well thank you for the introduction to the Disturbed. As you say their cover is a fitting tribute to the original. I'm a strange one in that I don't think I ever bought a record in my life. Used to have cassette tapes in the car though and that one song for me was Queen's Love of my Life from their A Night at the Opera.

[@johnbowhay8480]

I prefer the disturbed version, it just has so much emotion behind it. Another cover that gives me the same feeling is the Pentatonix version of Hallelujah

[@sandiwhite9152]

You explain it all so well…. I love it..❤

[@krambaos]

I love your reaction and your vocal knowledge, especialy with disturbed, you have my sub, greets from Croatia

[@joanwallace1373]

They are so good!

[@duaneross9271]

Very good young lady,you hit the nail on the head. Your very knowledgeable. And Thank You! Yes two different ways of singing a great song.

[@virginia2649]

PERFECTION!!!

[@kingsfan62]

Need to remember he eather had the flu, was getting over the flu. Eather was it was stellar considering the illness itself

[@dnworks]

"... the words of the prophets are written on subway walls and tenament halls ..." Simon & Garfunkel's rendition was a melancholy lament, full of resignation over the social disillusionment. I hear Disturbed's rendition as a powerfull call to arms, the anthem for the coming revolution!

[@sergeiivanovich6827]

It will be intersting to see (to hear) your reacting for songs of Nightwish with Floor Jansen.

[@patsmith8421]

Loved your reaction. Absolutely a great performance. Another one to consider is Tom Balls version of this song on Americas Got Talent.

[@scottlitzenberger674]

I like them both equally. If you watch the music video for disturbed I feel that Simon and Garfunkels version was a warning, about losing touch with everthing that makes us human, and then I feel David's version is especially with the video that it has come to pass and its taking place after the warning was given and unheeded

[@blasterguam]

Spot on review.. he's telling a storyy.

[@alasandraorali6798]

Phil Collins |In the air tonight" next please. He too is a master craftsman.

[@philipmay6003]

The Disturbed Official Video version is my favorite. But it is not fair to make the comparison. I will always love and respect the original. Paul Simon's incredible music and lyrics are at the foundation of the piece and are lovingly interpreted and presented by Disturbed. David Draiman and Disturbed deserve massive respect for a magnificent piece of audio visual art. David Draiman has pioneered vocal techniques and skills that build on 50 years of Rock History. In fairness to S&G, it required 50 years of evolution in musical styles, audio reproduction equipment, recording equipment and techniques and vocal techniques before the Disturbed version was even possible. Don't forget that S&G were only in their early 20's (they were both born in 1941) when they created the song in September of 1963. Wiki reports that they performed the earliest version in New York at "Gerde's Folk City, a Greenwich Village club that hosted Monday night performances" for up and coming performers. This and two other songs got them an audition and they were signed by Columbia Records.

[@StaceyHunt-tl9bu]

David rocks this song. Heowns this song. ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@emj6724]

Awesome review 1000% spot-on

[@victorr460]

No auto-tune. Just David's voice.

[@bigmilesmiles4661]

Disturbed all day my favourite of sound of silence

[@manuelruen]

3:27 He was sick and had a fever. He talked about it in an interview. He doesn't use Autotune normally. I think he did on this performance. But, normally no he doesn't!

[@ellygoffin4200]

He was actually upset at the Conan show for adding the autotune.

[@SingeoOfficial]

This is so amazing to know. Makes it even more amazing!!!

[@espenvippen]

beautiful song and you are a great lady. 😀 Greetings from Norway

[@roguemerlin1969]

I would have reacted to the official video. The video adds so much to the story.

[@adamedwards2261]

100% eargasm!!

[@karentony3397]

Omg love your reaction! ❤️🎼❤️🎼

[@ianscott6265]

He was full of flu that performance and I believe the best cover, ever!

[@opinionatorX]

Dope review!

[@tkpreston14]

If I had been in the audience that night, by the end of that song I would have been a sobbing mess.

[@nessienessie8798]

An epic masterpiece ❤

[@christoffsimply3179]

Wow. Really well done. There are a LOT of reactions to this performance but you found a really interesting way to analyze it. Earned another sub. Can you imagine being one of the people who just went to see Conan for the day then seeing this in front of you? I wonder if people in that audience realize how big that ended up being.

[@vaughncollar8014]

If I had been an audience member for this song, at that time, I may have forgotten how to breathe. His performance is incredible. Even more amazing is that he was so sick, the seat was necessary for him to not collapse onto the floor. I have trouble even talking when sick. I've been to plenty of concerts. The only time I've witnessed even close to this was by David Bowie...years ago, on his tour for the "Let's Dance" album.

[@SingeoOfficial]

Thank you :)!!!!!!!!! I cannot imagine being there - would have been such an incredible moment!!!

[@brucelyon7524]

A guy named Paul Simon said that Disturbed's version was how he always thought the song should be sung. Immediately added it to his playlist. So who's version is better....there's Simon's opinion.

[@2000gmp]

I like Disturbed redition of Sound of Silence the best. Lots of sound drama to it. Thank you.

[@derkabronen]

as the legends unfold about great performances... he was sick back then, with the flu, so the producers of the show decided to autotune him... without him knowing that... he was pissed after that, couldn't happen to a nicer guy

[@vnc7345]

Very nice job on your reaction, thank you. I watched it twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. Another metal artist you should consider is Tommy Johansson. He has a very interesting cover of the Phantom of the Opera where he sings both parts (Christine and the Phantom). And you know what Christine has to do at the end of the song (Sing!!!).

[@littlemiss123]

I just started watching your videos. They're great! Can you review The Teskey Brothers- Rain?

[@michaelforward7557]

You should hear them do " If I ever loose my faith in you " by Sting all most as good.

[@ellygoffin4200]

I consider them 2 different songs. Each with its own message. I would love to hear your take of 9 inch nails Hurt covered by Johnny Cash. Another where we end up with 2 different songs.

[@LavaKimo]

I love you reaction and analysis.

[@Fudmottin]

They are both incredible. But I gotta say, Disturbed absolutely killed it. Obviously Disturbed was standing on the shoulders of Simon and Garfunkel.

[@willl84]

If you want to be blown away by another cover check out Simple Man from Shinedown. Brent is an absolute power house

[@bobanderson9141]

Simon recognized that Disturbed got it right,