First Time Hearing Disturbed - The Sound of Silence

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I'm over 70 years old, so I remember when Simon and Garfunkel released this song. I was not overly optimistic when I heard of this cover. But when I heard it my jaw dropped, they had taken the original and transformed it from a warning to a condemnation!!! It hit hard because it pointed out how my generation had failed to fulfill the dreams we had!!

I have watched hundreds of reactions to this song and it never gets old. David comes from a long line of Jewish Cantors. He was professionally trained to preserve his vocals but on a human note, he is not tattooed out of respect for his heritage, especially his grandfather and removes his piercings when with them. Mad respect to his talent as well as to the man.
On the Conan live he actually had to sit. He had just been. Released from the hospital, still had fever and yet. Delivered what was a spectacular performance!
Simon said its as much David's as his now. Theirs was a warning....David's is what happens and the anger because the warning wasn't heard...

I'm 62 yrs old and I loved Simon and Garfunkles version, but this version moved me to tears the first time I heard it. This is so powerful and so beautiful to me.

First time I heard David sing this rendition, I was at work. I stopped dead in my tracks. By the end I was covered with chill bumps and crying. Thank you for appreciating this masterpiece.

David Draiman was trained as a Cantor. I love this man's voice, it is so rare to have such a baritone that soars so beautifully, like an angel.

David Draiman has one of the most powerful voices in metal. And yes, he absolutely performs like this live. It is an amazing experience to witness.

I get chills every time I hear this song. EVERYTIME 😮

I had read the lead singer had a dream of singing the national anthem at the Superbowl. COULD YOU IMAGINE? It would be brilliant....

The original song by Simon and Garfunkel was a warning to people, this version is the result of nobody listening to that warning.
This one gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it and I’ve heard it about 100 times.
I really love how Disturbed treated this cover and kept it true to the original, so many bands would have turned it into something more akin to the genre they usually do and the song would loose all meaning.
Great reaction to a great cover.

This version is sooooo powerful. Brings me to tears every time!!!

Paul Simon wrote this song, and Simon & Garfunkle initially recorded it. At the time, it was a commentary on society. David Draiman recorded it as a warning to current society; and how appropriate that was. Paul Simon personally thanked him, and so do I. Thanks for putting it out there again.

David Draiman (singer here) sang this live on Conan's show (when he was recovering from a virus). Amazing. You're right that this is not the typical Disturbed metal song, but Disturbed's cover is retelling the story that S&G predicted nearly 60 years ago. Their lyrics tell of a society losing touch with one another, but in a softer folk-rock way. Disturbed's Draiman makes clear that their prediction was right and condemns what we've become. It seems more relevant today than it was in the mid-'60s. Our society is much more disconnected today. As someone who bought the original S&G album, I refused to listen to this cover for months. My mistake. Paul Simon himself said he loved Disturbed's cover. Thanks for playing and reacting.

I've heard this song THOUSANDS of times and get goosebumps every single time

He is a trained classical singer.
I've seen them live in concert, they are just as good! His voice is amazing!

The first time I heard this rendition I actually pulled the car over because it brought goosebumps and chills. I HAD to know who sung this. I've been hooked on Disturbed from that moment on. Better then the original.

He performed this live on Conan while still being sick after being released from the Hospital. The producers of the network show wanted to use Autotune and David Draiman the lead singer to Disturbed refused to do the performance if they used the autotune. And that performance is still unbelievable!

This cover of this song is so powerful and moving that Paul Simon himself had it posted on his own website.

This never gets old, man's voice is incredible.

I've been to concerts with Disturbed.. and yes he's definitely that powerful!! I absolutely love this band!! They're definitely one to go down fighting until the end!!!

I LOVE the way DISTURBED sings it, LOVE the GRUFFNESS of his voice, he is trying to make people """THINK about what they are DOING with their life"""!!!!..., I was a teen when Simon and Garfunkel wrote it, liked it too!..., I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE his fierceness!

I’m a 73 year old grandma that starting following Disturbed when this video popped up on my KRplus feed 2 years ago when everything was first shut down with the pandemic. Blown away! Of course I remember the video. Always enjoyed S & G back in the day but big fan of Rock since the 60s. Current favs are still the FooFighters, Imagine Dragons, Daughtry, and still appreciate Metallica and Pantera. Still a huge Rolling Stones fan. I’ve watched several of Disturbed’s live concerts on YT. I know a lot about lead singer David Draiman, but everything was covered by other comments, but no one mentioned that when this video came out in 2015, Paul Simon reached out to the band and practically said that they now own that song. He was quite pleased!

I was just front row at a Disturbed concert and HOLY SHIT! Power and just pure drive is all I felt. It was epic! They did this song, and it was just as moving live as the studio version. These guys are amazing.

The lead singer carries that power through out the whole of a Disturbed concert.

Seen this song played live twice, once with a small orchestra playing with him. He truly is a phenomenal singer and his words he speaks during their concerts are just a blessing.

you want to know what i love about this video,? i just love watching your face as this beautiful bald man is singing this song,he is banging it out so wonderfully and i just love watching you listening because your facial expressions say it all

This song rendition is pure perfection.

I'm an 84 year old great grandma. I've listened to this recording so many times I've lost track. I get goose bumps, and sometimes tears, every time I listen to it. I've requested it to be played as I die and take my last breaths, which I hope is a long time away. David is the best!!

yes. as a million others have said before...... not only does David Draiman have the range....... but he has complete control over his heavy metal voice shredding as well...... it's why it's an amazing song.

Check out his live version on The Conan O’Brien show

Songs are all about the message they send. In these times of angst, this is how to be heard. I’m a huge S&G fan, I’m 73 yrs of age, & I’m now a major Disturbed fan. There’s no reason folk/message music can’t be screamed in your face and accompanied by tympani! Many’s the time I’ve screamed (for instance) “If I had a hammer.” Us folkies get angry, but Disturbed does it best. New songs are Fierce and wonderful.

Yes, he is a powerful singer!! He can do it on stage!

Simon and Garfunkel owns the words but this guy owns the sound. This is so moving. His sound is amazing 🤩

This is the best cover of ALL time...if you ask me. :) I probably have heard it several hundred times...literally!

I don't care how many times I listen to this, it moves me hardcore and brings tears to my eyes

Yes he performs this song in concert amazingly.

“When you get to the final boss in a video game and he starts singing.”
Love it! Never would have thought of this comparison but it’s epic. 😃

He did this in 1 take in the studio and shows such restraint and control and power in his live version too..give chills

Aaahhhh welcome to the magical realm that is David Draiman lol. A classically trained metal singer. It literally doesn't matter what you listen to from his catalogue - everything is fire. Have fun with this band ❤️🇨🇦

I love this group!! Disturbed version is my favorite rendition of the sound of silence

He has the voice, and the power. Live as well as studio.

This singing is second nature to him. He's able to do this over and over again. I do not like Disturbed a lot, but I give him significant amount of credit for being an insanely talented vocalist.

Yes they can perform like that outside of studio…it’s nuts.

Goose flesh every time I hear this. Not too many songs can be covered with dignity…this is one✌🏻

Simon and Garfunkel have actually come out and said they appreciate Drainman's version so much they feel it is better than their own! This is without a doubt one of my all time favorite songs.
I love your selection of vibes the video gave you. Same here, definite 300 vibes!!!!

You cannot go wrong with anything from Disturbed. This man's voice is EVERYTHING. ❤️

This hit like a ton of bricks. And came out during a difficult time in my life . To take Simon and Garfunkels little heart warming dity and transform it 8nto something that brings you to your knees and takes the wind out of you . Just amazing. I'd heard 9f th8s band over the years but never felt the magnitude of their scope till they churned this one to the top . Impressive. Heart felt and straight from their soul. They've got a new fan .

His voice is phenomenal.

From what I learned this man was a cantor who sang in temple,the son of a rabbi. He left to pursue a career as a rock singer. I love his voice. Thanks for playing.

If you're interested in another set with a great cover/different vibe - check out the 1994 NIN "Hurt" followed by the 2002 Johnny Cash "Hurt" - Same song - but what the two artist do with it is just cool to see.

Don't forget to drop a like on the way out if you think I should check out the live version. Thanks for watching you guys

I'm a 64 year old grandma. I have always been eclectic when it came to music. I made sure that my kids gave all genres a chance. My youngest is a metal guy. I was raised on Simon and Garfunkel so my son said mom you have to hear this cover. I was blown away. I did not know anything about Disturbed but let me tell you I did my research on them. I was so impressed that David Dorman was classically trained. It is his training. He sings like this all the time. Yes in the comments they wanted you to check out the live performance on Conan. Simon gave his blessings on this cover. It's almost like the 1st rendition was a warning and this one let's people know they didn't heed the warning.

I saw an interview he did stating exactly that. He said after a show that he can't join in anything after the show with the rest of the band. He doesn't drink or join in the get togethers after the show because after two hours of singing he has to protect his voice and can't be trying to talk over people. He said it was like being a monk. Hearing Disturbed sing this song was also my first introduction to this band. Heard it inside a convenience store. The clerk had it playing. I couldn't get enough of listening to it. It was awesome. I don't usually listen to heavy metal but there was something about this man and this song. It was just awesome.

David Draiman (singer) is widely considered among best metal vocalists of all time. Yes he puts on a whole show with this kind of sound and energy.
They're most popularly requested song is probably "Down with the Sickness" but they have many great tunes.
I've read it mused that S&G's version was a campy and fun way to reminding us all that as humans we need to learn to communicate more and not just bury our heads in TV and other such media to caution us against what the world could look like if we don't try to talk to each other.
Disturbed's version is anger and despair because we didn't fkn listen!

Next up by them would have to be "Down with a Sickness". Great reaction to one of the best covers of a song ever.

By the time they realeased this song they have been headline touring rock shows for a decade. With him already being a strong vocalist, he earned the vocal dexterity to record and perform a song like this

He has sung this song live…The best version ever.

Disturbed may be heavy metal, but the music is not only powerful but has a strong social conscience with impactful messages. Yes, David Draiman's voice is indeed, that powerful. As the lead singer, he performs with this power live. I do hope you will explore their music and videos; well worth it.

He absolutely does this song beautifully live. Seen Disturbed 3 times now, and its beautiful each and every time.

I love that song sung by David goosebumps every time it's awesome.

David Draiman has such an incredible voice! I literally feel it in my bones.....like rumbling thunder. I get goosebumps and tear up every single time I listen to this song....which is a lot 🖤🤘

Absolutely powerful! He's got the voice of an ANGEL.Well done .❤️

Best version EVER! David Draiman is brilliant!

This is easily the most harrowing cover of this song. Amazing, truly.

I love how you are not only open to new music, but you share a lot of the same views as me. Love your reactions and breakdowns brother!

One of my top 3 covers. All time. 🔥🖤

When Art was in college his best friend went blind. Art decided to help him and took him by the hand and helped him get through college and showed him that he could be independent. Everytime Art came to his friend, the friend would say to him, hello, darkness, my old friend. That's where the first line of the song came from.

Listening to this beautiful rendition of the Sound of Silence, there's no way you can imagine their original music.

They also did a cover of a Genesis song called Land of Confusion and it's AMAZING! David Draimon does Phil Collins justice in the vocals of that song.

David Draiman is a phenomenal singer. I'm excited to see you react to more of Disturbed.

He has one of the most powerful voices ever

Your right.l can't imagine this song only being sung the VERY LAST SONG AT A CONCERT. WOW!!!

You should def check out their live performance on Conan. It's even better than the official music video.

Every Disturbed album has an incredible cover. Love this.

This is one of those rare covers that improves on the original, which is already a classic. David Draiman's voice is just something else!! As soon as I heard this cover I knew it was going right up there amongst my favourite songs of all time.

I have been to concert. What you hear recorded is EXACTLY what you hear at concert.

Okay this is a really good cover of this song. I love, and grew up listening to the Simon and Garfunkel version (60's baby). Paul Simon wrote this song and the lyrics are timeless, and hold true to what is happening in the world today.

David can sing anything… and he does awesome in his concert’s.. I could listen to him sing all day long ❤❤❤

This first time I ever heard of Disturbed was at Ozzfest 2000. Disturbed was there and yes, he sang with that much power the entire show. He is just AMAZING. You should do a reaction to Disturbed "Down with a Sickness". But this version of this song...he makes you realize how missed up this world is with all is technology. We don't communicate with other people anymore.

This is A GOD GIVEN TALENT!!❤❤❤❤⁶

When you think about it, The original was a warning, Danial's (yes that's his name) version says its already too late. Watch it again and follow the visuals because they alone tell a story. Paul told him, "This song is now yours".

Yes. He can absolutely preform this live.

I’ve seen David Draiman perform this live and he’s just as powerful and when he performed this song I had goosebumps the entire time. Damn near brings you to tears

He's done it live, it's just as awesome!

Love the original and Disturbed’s version equally. It’s like the music and the way they were sung was perfect for what was going on and the way the world was/is during the time of recording.

I've seen them many times in concert and he sounds just like that. He is incredibly talented. From my experience, he is also both kind and gracious. The whole band is excellent imo, top tier.

This song should be listened to in full in the dark with your eyes closed so you can truly feel the message.

I loved this song by Simon and Garfunkel back in the day, I am 67 so I was not prepared for this! But this voice, OMG, gives me chills. God I love this!!! Thank you!!!!

Love Disturbed..try "down with the sickness". It's more of what they can do...🥰 Hold on to Memories. He has one on depression, addiction,, and mental disturbances that is freaking awesome too. Can't remember the name though. Really an amazing voice.🥰

This song is a masterpiece, vocally, musically, visually, emotionally and an epic arrangement and I know nothing about music 😉

My daughter took me to a Disturbed concert ,I am an avid
R&B fan ,I almost dreaded going , but LISTEN .......OMG they were phenomenal, and yes ol boy lead singer sounds like he does in real life ,the power in his voice, they were freaking fantastic.😊

❤❤Always loved Simon and Garfunkel!!

An amazing song and one of the best most phenomenal covers...Davids vocals r an emotional connection to every ear. Beautiful, Thanx so much, Peace

The music video introduced me to this band and now I am a big fan. Check out their Immortalized album. Most of the song on that album are pretty good.

He sounds exactly the same in concert. The man and the band are phenomenal.

I just went last week and saw Disturbed for the 3rd time in my life... He's amazing no matter what he sings due to his vocal training, but believe it or not this is one of his most amazing performances that he has done live for years!!!

I first saw Disturbed when they opened for an old all female metal band called Kittie, at Club Soda in Montreal. I would put it around 2001, if memory serves me right.
When they came out, they brought the lead singer out in a straight jacket strapped to an inclined stretcher and unbuckled him at the microphone. The presence he has on stage is incredible, and he legit holds his voice the entire way through. I got to meet with them back stage, he is a lot shorter than you would expect but an awesome human being. =)
I love seeing people react to this song, it is a journey all unto it's own.
If you have not yet, I highly suggest listening to Van Halen's Eruption. There is a live version, make sure to watch that one. It will blow your mind.
Cheers!

Just about everyone who reacts to this song is blown away by David's vocals. I watched the Conan performance as well. Even though he wasn't feeling well, it was still awesome. I prefer this version because I think it shows the raw emotion more than the Conan one. IMO Thanks for the reaction!

David Draiman’s voice is the main reason I love Disturbed. I was lucky enough to get tix to the Mayhem Festival in 2008 in Seattle. Disturbed, Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch… it was so fun. David sounds exactly the same live and never dropped a note. Phenomenal.

Yes he can do that live. He is incredible!