I’m a veteran and a retired hardened cop with little emotion or compassion left in me yet I have not listened to this version without tearing up. It’s been over 1000 listens and still gets me.
Reading your comment breaks my heart, I can't imagine what your eyes have seen in this world with such cruelty, but there is also a lot of kindness thank God and good people. Please be kind to yourself, I'm sending you a big snuggly hug. Love from Ireland ☘☘☘ xxx
I too am ex law enforcement and an Army veteran and can identify with you. A comment for larryshair, when people thank me for my service I always correct them and say it wasn’t service as much as it was duty. Patriotism isn’t corny to patriots. I think America should require everyone to serve at least 2 years in the military. Change the GI Bill to read for every year of service you get a free year of college. It would provide a future for our young people and some much needed discipline.
Personally, I feel that Disturbed’s version is the most powerful version I’ve heard. They pulled this off to where you not only hear the meaning but feel it.
I agree, you have to look back to the 60's when Paul Simon wrote this. At that time he was criticizing other bands for allowing so much anger in their music because he was afraid of the anger of the people just exploding. Simon was very careful when they recorded this song not to add the anger. Simon sang this melancholy but he wrote it and felt it the way disturbed sang it. things like the death of kennedy, the race riots in 64 in NY, moving on to the Watts riots in 65, adding in the early advance to Vietnam like now the usa was a powder keg and Simon knew it. He wanted the message out there but held back, Disturbed didnt.
@@MrBrysta the only problem I have with that performance is that David had a cold and had some scratchy patches. The reactions I've seen noted that but a couple of them tried to say it was autotune gone wrong. People need to do their research before condemnation
I’m 65 years old and have heard and listened to Simon and Garfunkel sing me this song for ever…but I didn’t understand it until David sang it to me…now I finally understand….thank you Disturbed ❤️💜.
Yes, exactly! I always felt Simon and Garfunkel was like a whimsical calliope where Disturbed really digs into the meaning and you feel it in your gut and your soul. I blast this song and repeat it over and over again in my car every day while driving around San Francisco and it hits me emotionally every time.
Personally, the fact that Disturbed's cover makes me cry almost every time is the thing that does it for me. I love the other versions too, but man I've never felt the lyrics come so alive in a cover.
Fun fact I learned not too long ago. When Disturbed released their cover, Simon contacted David Draimon and told him "It's your song now." The greatest complement a cover could ever receive.
Many people have covered this song, but S&G chose to pass the torch to Dave. They knew that it would be in good hands. You’re right... It’s one of the most incredible and sincere compliments a music can give to another. 😃👍
This was another level! Visually and sound delivered beyond anything! I love pentatonics version also. And S&G I think the passion of this song is unbelievable
I know they passed the torch. But in the day the warning was laid to stop the censorship of music. Nobody listened..... This is the answer and anger that has come to pass 40ish years later
I can’t stop listening to this version of Sound of Silence. My wife is getting sick of it, but when she sees me tear up, she realizes how touching and beautiful it is
I’m 71 yrs old, I’ve heard this song so many times over the years. Disturbed has been the best I listen to it often and I cry every time totally awesome music!
I love watching these vocal coaches get blown away by this song and that man's voice. It's always on the first pause I'm thinking just you wait! lol!!!
i love seeing their reactions because the song hit me so hard i couldn't listen to it at once i remember pushing my self outside the chair and tearing up
There's no contest for me Larry. While Pentatonix's version is well done, it doesn't even compare to the raw feelings and emotions that are evoked by hearing Disturbed's version. It reaches you on a gut level that is undeniable. I can't stop listening to it.
Disturbed version came out well before Pantatonix. They took his arrangement and did very well with it, but even Paul Simon himself said that "Disturbed now owns" this song. Simon & Garfunkel's version was the "warning" and Disturbed version is the response to us not heeding that warning
I go back and forth with which I like better PTX or this one. My son lives disturbed so he loves this version but I like the last sentence of your comment. It resonates.
he just amazingly finished what Paul Simon started, my new favorite song, he's almost above anything by Leonard Cohen, maybe he is, i can't seem to get enough of this
Me, too bigal, and I'm 64 1/2. David can REALLY SING. Hits/ gets me - EVERY time, since I first heard it 1-2+ years ago. VERY emotive. An "auric"/ / hearing/ ear feast. Just... wow. Best wishes, all!
I am 54 and feel the exact same way. Grew up listening to and loving the song and yet never really interpreted it the way I think it was meant to be interpreted.
Same here. Even the writer said it was fantastic. A music lover of wide genre range. But this easily became my no1 fave of all time Pentatonic... Lots of skill, excellent, but... too busy for this song. Imo.
Old person here too. I am Now David Draiman/Disturbed Fan. You should consider checking his other songs...all come from deep feelings about important topics. But you have to listen. Just for giggles....wonder whose older.??? Let's just say I'm significantly older than the original song..Sound of Silence...its 50th anniversary was in March of 2014.
@@christinanavarre8389 I think "Prayer" is a good one. But you have to go read about the inspiration of the song. It's not what most people would think.
Disturbed sang this from a perspective of anger about people ignoring the warning from the original version.. fun fact, paul simon watched disturbed sing this on Conan and he said “i cried, then i called David and told him that this song was now his, that i had never heard it sang so amazing to move me to tears.. it is urs”... i cry almost everytime i hear Disturbed sing this and that alone tells me this is the best version i ever heard
I used to love this song when S&G did it. But it never brought tears to my eyes, like the Disturbed version. I would live to hear Disturbed do Bridge Over Troubled Water.
That's what I said! Simon and Garfunkel's was a gentle (perhaps too gentle) warning and Disturbed took it and added anger that is so appropriate for these days of utter communication and therefore (because we are a language dependent species) society breakdown. Anger that we did not heed their warning.
And the point is that so many music "stars" can't sing their way out of a sandwich (whatever that means lol) But so many times the most talented people are not lauded.
What fascinates me is how the heavier, more gravelly David's voice gets, the lighter and more intricate the strings as a perfect cointerpoint. This is the best cover of any song ever, by a country mile, and it nails me to the spot every time I hear it. Always goosebumps and often tears. It's absolutely stunning!
Paul Simon has given us the lyrics to an amazing, thought provoking song that has stood the test of time. Pentatonix gave us a beautiful, sterile, flawless interpretation of Simon's song. Disturbed reached into the lyrics and pulled out the meaning and feelings it represents putting it all on display. For me, music is about emotional impact, and that makes this my favorite verion to date.
I have watched this video well over 100 times. I still tear up when I watch/hear it! There is something deeper going on than audio or video with this performance. It hits me at my core every time!
Disturbed accomplished with this song what nobody else could. I’m a 57 year old woman, I love Simon and Garfunkel. But this interpretation made me understand in my soul what this song was always saying. A powerful metaphor
If this masterpiece was the only thing the members of Disturbed left behind on this planet, than they have lived more than most ever have. They force this message to the front and centre for all to absorb. Literally brought me to tears, which has never happened to me, at least to that degree before.
Now THAT had to have been amazing! Have listened his Conan performance many times and would pay big money just to experience that one song live. I think it was Conan...it's been on my playlist so long that I just hear his voice intro of "DISTURBED!" in my head every time I tell someone about this version...and I have told MANY about this version.🤩
What is really truly sad about people is that they can listen to this song, feel every word and every emotion that he puts into it - even refer to it as a religious experience - and yet we do nothing with it. He’s literally whispering into the sound of silence and we don’t dare disturb it.
I was a Choir kid throughout school. So I am always hyper aware of the lyrics. For me this is the version of this song that does the LYRICS the justice they deserve. His voice gives the words the heavy weight that they needed that the other versions for me didn’t do. This version is the one that makes me feel those words.. Especially in today’s world. “People talking without speaking” social media posts being mean and ugly, “People hearing without listening” everyone not actually listening to what others are saying. Just waiting for their opportunity to talk… and the “And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence” because so many people are afraid of being called names or cancelled or threatened, or banded.
The visuals are amazing but his voice by itself breathes life into this song. Even simon called him and said that was the way this song was ment to be sung , that now this song belongs to him.
I almost don't want to call this a cover. It's more a reimagining of Simon's song. When the original artist gives their stamp of approval, you know it's something!
Simon's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is a call to action. This song was made for Disturbed. I love Penantonix, but they have nothing on this version. David Draiman makes me cry every time. His Conan performance is absolutely beautiful even though he had the flu. It's a must watch.
David was pissed at the producers on that one. They slightly auto tuned his voice at that high note because they were afraid he couldn't hit it when due to being ill. He told them he wouldn't have any problems hitting the notes, and they did it behind his back.
@@dantreadwell7421 Television producers don't give a good god damn whose reputation they ruin, as long as their product looks good. The live version on the Conan show was the best rendition, with the whole orchestra behind him, but it was tarnished by someone's foolish handiwork.
@@theroachden6195 was unaware of this. Doesn't surprise me much if I think about it, but then again I try fairly hard to NOT think about Conan in any way. I have never really liked him. Somthing just rubs me wrong. But, I understand that to be the norm for him, ya love him or hate him. Great name BTW
It isn't 'almost portraying his anger'. He's screaming it . The lyrics of the song demand outrage and they are truer now that when they were written. 😎
@@rexgoodheart3471 I've seen this said a bunch, but the S&G version was a warning, this version is rage that the warning was ignored. Personally I feel like if you aren't planning to do something new with a song you shouldn't be doing a cover.
Pentatonix version was an eargasm! Disturbed's is a soulgasm. It is soooo very deep. The purpose of the lyrics are much more demonstrated in Disturbed's version. A motto of Disturbed has been "music as a weapon". To bring our chaos of mind, of our times, into clearer focus. This song is about the distance in our humanity. Simon and Garfunkel's version was the gentle warning. Disturbed's version is the internal awakening and resultant rage that the warning was not heeded. This is absolutely my favorite version. It shakes me to my core!
Your reaction to this song, one of my personal favorites, brought me to tears. No matter what anyone says, I think this song belongs to Disturbed. Paul Simmon even contacted David Draiman and told him the song was Disturbed's. David Draiman sang this song with the feeling that the song should have been sung with. He makes you feel the desolation, isolation and anger as our world is more and more corrupted. The growl and gravel he adds towards the end is like he is trying to wake people up and make them listen. Absolutely beautiful. Your reaction literally gave me that same feeling I had the first time hearing this version. Thank you for that.
I am seventy. This version is the first time I have truthfully understand the words of this song listened to thousands of times over a 60 years' time span. It brought tears to my eyes.
David Draiman recorded this song on a whim,he wasnt prepared to record this day..he has said that he was shocked when his vocal were played back to him,that he had not heard his voice in this range since he was a young man.I f youare a true Disturbed fan you will definatley agreethat he mastered this!!!
The thing that makes this so special is the cross-generational aspect of it. THIS is the way this song was meant to be sung and it took 50 years to see that come to fruition. Amazing artists coming together across time to make it happen. Amazing.
Long time Disturbed fan, many people wondered what they was even thinking covering this song, it's so off their normal sound of metal, but boy once it landed no one wondered any more, as soon as David Draiman starts to sing he's got you, no pause, no volume reduction, just his voice and the shear joy of hearing a master perfomer at work.
Couldn't agree more. Pentatonix made it sound like a visit to Disneyland. I don't want to think about cancer growing and being a friend with darkness at Disneyland. The lyrics aren't cheerful and to me it just ruins the lyrics. Almost like when they sing it they are just making fun of the morbidity of the lyrics.
I agree. You hit it on the head!! Pentatonix was fun, juvenile. David and his voice brings soul and genius. I enjoy it over n over especially when he gets growly. Im 70 years old and enjoy Eminem, some counrty and now kn love w David. Will dip into heavy metal now. Weeee
I also grew up on the Simon & Garfunkel version. This Disturbed version brought me to tears. But you really MUST now listen to Disturbed live on Conan. Even if you don’t record it, go watch it. Live with the instruments right there yet again make it even better as hard as that is to believe. I promise you will still get goosebumps & a lump in your throat and wonder just HOW can this live version be even better… but it is!
David was ticked they auto tuned his voice at the high note because they were afraid he wouldn't be able to hit it, so they did it without telling him.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who tears up every time I hear this. I have been binge watching critiques of this song until I found an open-hearted Dad who teared up as well. Congratulations you won!
Disturbed’s version outclasses all the other contenders by a mile, even that of Simon & Garfunkel which I grew up with and loved. This version sends chills running down my spine and is true to the meaning of the lyrics in such a powerful and dramatic manner! Cheers from Australia! 👍🤠🤗✌️ PS: I’ve got more grey in my beard and hair!!
Paul Simon wrote this in the sixties. When I heard it Bay of Pigs, assassinations of JFK, MLK, RFK, Vietnam, yes a 79 year old hippie heard the words. I listened and I wondered. Now hearing this in 2023 for the 1st time I know why Paul Simon said "this is now Disturbed's song". People don't talk, we are all in our phones. We don't socialize, we don't speak, there is nothing to hear. Paul foretold society's division and anger and hatred because we stopped listening😢 Thank you David, the visuals were spot on, however it is your voice that nailed it. Much love and appreciation from an old lady who has been tilting at windmills her whole life❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Idk if anyone's said this here yet, but people often say that Simon and Garfunkel's original version of this song was a warning to society, and Disturbed's version is expressing anger toward the world for ignoring that warning. I love them all, but Disturbed's is personally my favorite because I feel so much passion and intensity, it makes me emotional every time.💙
Just to let you know, there was NO AUTOTUNE. It took him three hours to get the vocal right. It's all him. He sings it without autotune at concerts also. I absolutely love it.
It actually took him 3 days of trying different ways of doing this in the studio, and another couple days for the engineer to chose what he thought were the best versions of each section. David then listened to the final mix 3 times with his back to the engineer because he was tearing up.
The words were always there. S&G gave the words a voice. It was a loud voice but it had been forgotten. David Draiman's vocals over this masterpiece of videography illustrated it His anger is palpable. It is, in my opinion, the very best version of the spirit and message of the song.
The most important part of this song is the message. And Disturbed nails how the message should be delivered. Master class. Disturbed version definitely the best in my opinion.
The thing about this song, and why it's so emotional, is that if you _just_ listen to it, it's a song of anger that stems from the fact that there's no hope. We've gone too far, and David is screaming his rage at us for getting to this point. But then you see this video. And what do we see? At the very end, we get a literal ray of hope, as we watch a group of people move through that gap that separates us all to once again "talk while speaking" and "hearing while listening" with each other. If this doesn't move you, then you're one of the people it's too late to help.
"Wait, is my sound on?" I loved that part!!! Great reaction, but I desagree with you. Pentatonix did a good version, but they didn't get out of their comfort zone. Instead, Disturbed did that. They take the risk out of their comfort zone (heavy metal) and the result was a masterpiece (musically, visually and vocally). There's no posible comparison between both versions. Greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴 !!! Be safe and be good!!!!!
Disturbed brought to this song the power and emotion those lyrics so desperately needed. It is, by far, THE best version of Sound of Silence ever recorded.
Disturbed's cover of this song is by far the best I've heard - David Draiman is an incredible vocalist. The vocals of this bring so much meaning and depth.
Disturbed's version is the best that I've ever heard. The vocals, the interpretation, the visuals... They give the song a deep meaning that I previously did not pay very much attention to.
Thank you for such a authentic reaction to this incredible rendition. I grew up listening to the original version of this song and when I heard Disturbs’ cover…I cried. I love that you said “the anger”! That was the first thing I heard. He delivered the message with force and power…the statement this video makes is moving and completely relevant to our lives today.
I'm 60, loved Simon and Garfunkle for their version. They tried to bring a nessage across in their way, but Disturbed made SURE you hear ad understand that message!!! This one, is by a very large margin, my favorite rendition!!!
I have watched countless reactions to this song. It is, by far, my favorite song ever in this version by Disturbed. It speaks volumes that Paul Simon has "given" this song to David and Disturbed after seeing this and the live version. This is undoubtedly the "grown up" version of the song Simon & Garfunkel gave birth to decades ago (which I also loved). This version emotes how disturbed we all should be that the conditions of which this song speaks have not improved and get worse as time goes by. Draiman's voice is the perfect vessel to carry that angst to the listener's heart and mind. His vocal breadth flawlessly resonates the power of the song's message. It is for that reason that I could listen to this song on a loop for days on end. It's power in sound and message is undeniable. I was quite surprised, though, that this reaction was so visually appreciative. I am happy to hear someone taking in the WHOLE experience of this video. David Draiman's vocals typically blow reactors away, duly so, but I am so happy to have witnessed your deep reaction to the TOTAL package this video presents. It is truly a composition without competition. I hope you do yourself the favor of viewing the video of the live performance of this song performed on the Conan show. Thanks for sharing your genuine deep reaction.
Thanks so much for your very kind words, Susan! I did react to Conan's version as well. Both were incredible! Nobody can ever improve on this song at all. We have witnessed perfection...
Bear in mind that David was sick during the Conan Show performance, and the little bit of autotune used pissed David off. Not sure if it was Conan's staff or the network. Larry, I loved your very honest and human reaction. The power of music is nothing to take lightly.
You're one of the people that truly understand this song and the way disturbed brought the meaning out. It is probably the greatest cover song ever done
People are learning the real meaning of Simon and Garfunkel's incredible poetry. A truly powerful message that we weren't ready to hear when it came out.
Loved Ptx version, they are awesome with their voices and no intruments. But Disturbed with their visuals and voice, did the song as it was meant to convey, especially in today's society. Even Paul Simon, who wrote the song in the 60s, who pretty much had the same meaning about society, said this song belonged to Disturbed now. That's a huge compliment coming from the writer. So Disturbed definitely gets my vote.
I love Pentatonix and Mary Dud You Know is gorgeous. But while their version of The Sound of Silence was beautiful, it does not even compare to Disturbed cover. Such passion and meaning. Probably my all time favorite song, at least in the top three.
You will never hear or see better. Every. Single. Time. I hear this, it moves me to tears... We must wake up and put down our phones and games and learn to speak to one another again. It is imperative.
Disturbed version of this cover is unbelievable. The emotion behind it is felt from beginning to end. You won't hear a better version but also feel it at the same time. Absolutely Beautiful !!!
This song version brought the meaning of the song to the forefront. I cannot stop listening to it and the actual words. It changed everything about this song in a fantastic way. So powerful.
Blows me away !, what a talent to be able to evoke a physical reaction from everyone who listens.. goosebumps, tears welling up .. wow what a fantastic version
Their rendition has given me a lot of food for thought since I was a hippie teen when the song came out and am looking at the lyrics in the context of our society when it was written compared to life now nearly 60 yrs later 🤔
I listened to the Pentatonix version once and that was enough. IMO, very good voices, but voices that can found by watching The Voice. David's voice is so original, haunting and explosive. There is no comparison between the two versions. Plus, the production of this song, both studio and live are outstanding. Disturbed's version of this song fits the meaning of this song so well. Just lovely.
The Pentatonix version is an amazing show of musical skill, and a wonderful version of this song. The Disturbed version is just an insanely deep well of emotions, that overflows every time I hear it. I can't deny how the build up of this version effects me. And for the sole reason that it effects me more emotionally, I choose the Disturbed version as my favourite.
I think disturbed’s is better because it achieves what every truly great cover strives to, it interprets the original in a way that iterates on it in a novel way, feels personal to the artist, and adds to the sound and emotion of the song.
I ran across this song the other day by accident in another vocalist's reaction video. This is probably the sixth reaction video I've watched, Some of the official music video and some of their live performance on Conan O'Brien. And every time, I'm brought to tears. The level of emotion and the range of colors David is able to produce is just stunning.
I'm female, 68, and it always amuses me that people think that singers in metal bands can't sing, don't understand the dynamics and physiology that goes along with forming music and of musical theory. I can tell you, I love a man that can control the lower registers (I'm not a musician nor a singer and do not claim to understand musical theory myself); David is a master of it. This version really demonstrates and enhances the very dark meaning of the lyrics of this song. I absolutely love this version above all others. Makes the hairs stand up and makes me cry every time. Beyond the obvious musical meaning, there is for me a bit of a warning of politics too and that is as far as I will go on that subject.
Don't forget that Simon and Garfunkerl hated the original production on this song, but they didn't have much clout in the early 60s. They hated the 'pop' sound and the drums. It was a song meant to be redone 😎
The Disturbed version is by far the most emotive I’ve heard. As you said - “the visuals” - there is something about that nib pen on the music chart so carefully crafting something that will never be heard, that just slays me every time. I know that Paul Simon after having seen their (Emmy Winning!) performance on Conan, called them to say how much he liked what they did with it. High praise and well earned imo. I appreciate Pentatonix & their version is great, really enjoyable and maybe has more replay value but this hits so hard - it is indeed Disturbing.
The one thing about music is that the vocals and sounds allow one to be in their own feelings and emotions based on what they are hearing. But when you can watch someone else’s vision of what the song portrays to them and it hits like a ton of bricks the connection is that much stronger to the song. I think that is why music heals. I’ve listen to this song over and over a 1000 times and it still hits me.
I can't stop watching these reaction videos to Disturbed - The Sound of Silence. The song and video is one big Cathartic experience and it's peoples reaction to that experience that is just priceless...
Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning in the song. Disturbed gave the anger that the warning was not listened to back then and gave us the extreme warning to what we have created in our world today. ❤️ From Alabama
I had never heard Disturbed until I saw this on line. This is my favorite version and video ever! I can listen to it over and over, and each time I experience the emotions just as strongly.
His phrasing wins out. He lingers on two words...the neon gods THEY MADE... That the win for him. All throughout he brings power to the song that reverberates the meaning of the song, so well. You are correct, Pentatonic's version is a gift of vocals for the ears, but his is for the soul.
Even Paul Simon said that Disturbed's version is the way this song should be sung.The impact of the lyrics are finally realized in this version. Nobody will ever top this
This version - more than any other (even the original) - Compels the listener to focus on the meaning of the song. This is not just a cover - they added new dimensions of meaning to the words of the song. Spectacular ! Love your reaction- authentic. From a fan in Singapore
Life changing! When the writer of this song(Paul Simon) links your interpretation on their home page you did something right. As far which is better; 5 singers against 1 singer and 1 wins, just compare the views for each, it's a run away.
I like how he started all nice and professional ready to review the song, smiling and all, but then the song progression awoke the raw emotions, they broke out stripping off the mask. And that was beautiful.
What I LOVE about this version of the song is Disturbed put their interpretation on it while still somehow remaining true to the original. It's one of my all-time favorite songs, and I can listen to it when I'm feeling relaxed, or when I need something that feeds the adrenalin.
Dave Draiman's dynamics are so controlled, so powerful. Opening with a very melodic voice, building with each verse, wave upon wave of power, to the crashing full-on rock growl he's so well known for. "...silence like a cancer grows." - brings me to tears every. single. time. "And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made." - that anger at the shortsightedness of people. Oh my...
Paul Simon said that Disturbed’s version was more true to the dream he had than even their original version and that he loved it It’s the emotion that I look for in music which is a primary driver for quality metal.
I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a piece of music like this before. It is a visceral experience, full sensory reaction to the music, the lyrics and vocal interpretation by David. Add the brilliant video imagery and you have a completely absorbing experience that does raise the hairs on your arms and your mind to thought.
I LOVE that you saw all the subtlety and feeling and horror that the music video combines with the song. You completely HEAR his VISION that was created. I always will love Simon & Garfunkel, but I truly believe Disturbed nailed the feeling behind the lyrics. This makes you pay attention and want to change things because of the plea and anger he portrayed.
We all cried, sweetheart. I've watched it 1000 times. I remember when Simon and Garfunkel first performed this. Listening to this now I understand WHY Simon "GAVE" this music to David saying, "this is your song now" Such respect David has for this song.
One of my all time favorite songs. Watching the progression from Simon and Garfunkel’s sadness and emptiness, to Pentatonics added color, to this that begins with the original sadness and builds to driving you, headlong, into the bridge abutment of anger and frustration. Absolutely chillingly beautiful.
When Paul Simon heard David Draiman sing his song it brought tears to his eyes. He said David was meant to sing that song.. David was raised as an orthodox Jew. He went to school to become a Cantor. A cantor sings what the rabbi has just read out of the torah. Cantors have very deep, rich, velvety, voices that have to sustain low notes for a period of time. It is really beautiful to hear even if you don't understand what they're saying and I never understand what they're saying when I go to Temple. obviously he did not become a cantor and the musical world is that much richer for it. I am so glad that you did the official video because it is another member of the group in and of itself.
I would love to hear David do Barry McGuire's Eve of Destruction. because again he was trying to warn us and we're certainly getting more and more to that point
I’m a veteran and a retired hardened cop with little emotion or compassion left in me yet I have not listened to this version without tearing up. It’s been over 1000 listens and still gets me.
I weep every time I hear this song.
Reading your comment breaks my heart, I can't imagine what your eyes have seen in this world with such cruelty, but there is also a lot of kindness thank God and good people. Please be kind to yourself, I'm sending you a big snuggly hug.
Love from Ireland
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Me too mate, me too
Thank you for your service
I too am ex law enforcement and an Army veteran and can identify with you. A comment for larryshair, when people thank me for my service I always correct them and say it wasn’t service as much as it was duty. Patriotism isn’t corny to patriots. I think America should require everyone to serve at least 2 years in the military. Change the GI Bill to read for every year of service you get a free year of college. It would provide a future for our young people and some much needed discipline.
Personally, I feel that Disturbed’s version is the most powerful version I’ve heard. They pulled this off to where you not only hear the meaning but feel it.
I agree, you have to look back to the 60's when Paul Simon wrote this. At that time he was criticizing other bands for allowing so much anger in their music because he was afraid of the anger of the people just exploding. Simon was very careful when they recorded this song not to add the anger. Simon sang this melancholy but he wrote it and felt it the way disturbed sang it. things like the death of kennedy, the race riots in 64 in NY, moving on to the Watts riots in 65, adding in the early advance to Vietnam like now the usa was a powder keg and Simon knew it. He wanted the message out there but held back, Disturbed didnt.
I couldn’t have said it or explained it better 💯
I totally agree.. the one with conan obrien was the best
@@MrBrysta the only problem I have with that performance is that David had a cold and had some scratchy patches. The reactions I've seen noted that but a couple of them tried to say it was autotune gone wrong. People need to do their research before condemnation
Totally agree! I remember well the Simon & Garfunkel version but, I never felt the words until I heard Disturbed.
I’m 65 years old and have heard and listened to Simon and Garfunkel sing me this song for ever…but I didn’t understand it until David sang it to me…now I finally understand….thank you Disturbed ❤️💜.
Yes, exactly! I always felt Simon and Garfunkel was like a whimsical calliope where Disturbed really digs into the meaning and you feel it in your gut and your soul. I blast this song and repeat it over and over again in my car every day while driving around San Francisco and it hits me emotionally every time.
Possibly the best cover of a song…ever. They completely made the song their own.
Personally, the fact that Disturbed's cover makes me cry almost every time is the thing that does it for me. I love the other versions too, but man I've never felt the lyrics come so alive in a cover.
Same, it is just a shiver that i get. GOOSEBUMPS!!
Yes, this is different from any other song, cover or otherwise.
Totally brings a whole different meaning. I cry too!
First time really understanding and feeling the lyrics. Soulgripping.
You know you done good with a cover song when the original artist even admit disturbed done it better than them
Fun fact I learned not too long ago. When Disturbed released their cover, Simon contacted David Draimon and told him "It's your song now."
The greatest complement a cover could ever receive.
That’s awesome!
Many people have covered this song, but S&G chose to pass the torch to Dave. They knew that it would be in good hands.
You’re right... It’s one of the most incredible and sincere compliments a music can give to another. 😃👍
This was another level! Visually and sound delivered beyond anything! I love pentatonics version also. And S&G I think the passion of this song is unbelievable
I know they passed the torch. But in the day the warning was laid to stop the censorship of music. Nobody listened.....
This is the answer and anger that has come to pass 40ish years later
Especially from Paul Simon ... I mean ... are you KIDDING ME??!?
This version, by Disturbed, hits you in the soul. No one does this song better. No one.
I can’t stop listening to this version of Sound of Silence. My wife is getting sick of it, but when she sees me tear up, she realizes how touching and beautiful it is
I too am driving my family crazy, but I can't get enough of it! Such feels! ❤ Thank God for great earphones.
I’m 71 yrs old, I’ve heard this song so many times over the years. Disturbed has been the best I listen to it often and I cry every time totally awesome music!
I love watching these vocal coaches get blown away by this song and that man's voice. It's always on the first pause I'm thinking just you wait! lol!!!
Yep, I'm like bro, he's just in first gear...
Lol I feel the exact same way.
Yes! Exactly
Me too! Im like you have no idea whats coming!!!!
i love seeing their reactions because the song hit me so hard i couldn't listen to it at once i remember pushing my self outside the chair and tearing up
Don't worry about the tears man, we all do it. You don't listen to this song. You FEEL it!!!!
Indeed that's what us metalheads do, we feel it through every part of us!.
There's no contest for me Larry. While Pentatonix's version is well done, it doesn't even compare to the raw feelings and emotions that are evoked by hearing Disturbed's version. It reaches you on a gut level that is undeniable. I can't stop listening to it.
I agree.
Me too
Disturbed version came out well before Pantatonix. They took his arrangement and did very well with it, but even Paul Simon himself said that "Disturbed now owns" this song. Simon & Garfunkel's version was the "warning" and Disturbed version is the response to us not heeding that warning
PTX is one of my favorite performing groups EVER, and I love their cover, but this is still my favorite between the two. Sorry, PTX!
I go back and forth with which I like better PTX or this one. My son lives disturbed so he loves this version but I like the last sentence of your comment. It resonates.
@@jessegirlb I also like PTX a lot, but I didn’t really like their version of this song.
Andrew, that is what I've heard as well - that S&G gave us the warning and Draiman gave us his response for us not heeding it.
I agree with you Andrew.
I grew up listening to this song by Simon and Garfunkel and now i'm 55 years old and I find that Disturbed put this song into it's true meaning.
I felt the exact same way.
he just amazingly finished what Paul Simon started, my new favorite song, he's almost above anything by Leonard Cohen, maybe he is, i can't seem to get enough of this
Me, too bigal, and I'm 64 1/2. David can REALLY SING. Hits/ gets me - EVERY time, since I first heard it 1-2+ years ago. VERY emotive. An "auric"/ / hearing/ ear feast. Just... wow. Best wishes, all!
I am 54 and feel the exact same way. Grew up listening to and loving the song and yet never really interpreted it the way I think it was meant to be interpreted.
Same here. Even the writer said it was fantastic.
A music lover of wide genre range. But this easily became my no1 fave of all time
Pentatonic... Lots of skill, excellent, but... too busy for this song. Imo.
Finally someone who gets the full essence of the visuals and the raw emotions of the singer. Beautiful reaction!
Thanks so much!
Absolutely phenomenal. This version is by far the best . No one will ever do this better than Disturbed. ♥️
I have to agree. I went on a reactor binge and watched other reactors on this song and it's so much fun!
Old person here; was around for the original and loved it. First time I heard this cover by Disturbed I burst out crying, so emotional!!😎😎😎😎
Old person here too. I am Now David Draiman/Disturbed Fan. You should consider checking his other songs...all come from deep feelings about important topics. But you have to listen. Just for giggles....wonder whose older.???
Let's just say I'm significantly older than the original song..Sound of Silence...its 50th anniversary was in March of 2014.
@@christinanavarre8389 , I'm 67. The original Simon and Garfunkel was released in 1964 so I was 10. 😎😎😎😎
@@christinanavarre8389 I think "Prayer" is a good one. But you have to go read about the inspiration of the song. It's not what most people would think.
Me, too and I finally really understood it.
@@rayniecox7683 77& I love it,do you think this version would get air play in early 68? During TET!??
Disturbed sang this from a perspective of anger about people ignoring the warning from the original version.. fun fact, paul simon watched disturbed sing this on Conan and he said “i cried, then i called David and told him that this song was now his, that i had never heard it sang so amazing to move me to tears.. it is urs”... i cry almost everytime i hear Disturbed sing this and that alone tells me this is the best version i ever heard
There is nothing like actually seeing it performed live.
so amazing
I used to love this song when S&G did it. But it never brought tears to my eyes, like the Disturbed version. I would live to hear Disturbed do Bridge Over Troubled Water.
@@islandgirl0719 done that. Want to see Disturbed again.....I love David Draimen's voice
That's what I said! Simon and Garfunkel's was a gentle (perhaps too gentle) warning and Disturbed took it and added anger that is so appropriate for these days of utter communication and therefore (because we are a language dependent species) society breakdown. Anger that we did not heed their warning.
David Draimen does not use auto tune. This is the best, most powerful version! It hits you in the feels!!!
Correct. Although whilst on a chat show he was'nt feeling great and auto tune was used twice and when he found out about it later he was furious!
@@user-if9yn4vb1cI think I saw a video of one of those performances. You can see on his face when they auto tuned him. He looked very annoyed.
@@enig99Yeah from what I've heard it was on the live performance on the Conan show. He was pissed. (Also sick as a dog, that's why he was sitting.)
And the point is that so many music "stars" can't sing their way out of a sandwich (whatever that means lol) But so many times the most talented people are not lauded.
What fascinates me is how the heavier, more gravelly David's voice gets, the lighter and more intricate the strings as a perfect cointerpoint. This is the best cover of any song ever, by a country mile, and it nails me to the spot every time I hear it. Always goosebumps and often tears. It's absolutely stunning!
Not usually a fan of covers of classic iconic music but THIS! With you. I'm obsessed with all of it❤
Paul Simon has given us the lyrics to an amazing, thought provoking song that has stood the test of time. Pentatonix gave us a beautiful, sterile, flawless interpretation of Simon's song. Disturbed reached into the lyrics and pulled out the meaning and feelings it represents putting it all on display. For me, music is about emotional impact, and that makes this my favorite verion to date.
Great way to put it. 100% agree
yes. YES
Well said.
Well said!
I have watched this video well over 100 times. I still tear up when I watch/hear it! There is something deeper going on than audio or video with this performance. It hits me at my core every time!
Perhaps the fact.... Humanity is actually connecting with the reality of the lyrics being truer every day. The chasms. Within humanity widened...
Disturbed accomplished with this song what nobody else could. I’m a 57 year old woman, I love Simon and Garfunkel. But this interpretation made me understand in my soul what this song was always saying. A powerful metaphor
If this masterpiece was the only thing the members of Disturbed left behind on this planet, than they have lived more than most ever have. They force this message to the front and centre for all to absorb. Literally brought me to tears, which has never happened to me, at least to that degree before.
I saw this song live, as soon as he started singing the entire crowd went completely silent, it felt very spiritual
Now THAT had to have been amazing! Have listened his Conan performance many times and would pay big money just to experience that one song live.
I think it was Conan...it's been on my playlist so long that I just hear his voice intro of "DISTURBED!" in my head every time I tell someone about this version...and I have told MANY about this version.🤩
Saw them live in Memphis at the Omni New Daisy, a crowd of about 1000... and this song was a damn religious experience.
Wow
What is really truly sad about people is that they can listen to this song, feel every word and every emotion that he puts into it - even refer to it as a religious experience - and yet we do nothing with it. He’s literally whispering into the sound of silence and we don’t dare disturb it.
David has one of the most beautiful powerful voices ever. It’s haunting beautiful.
When he sings "Fools," it's like he opens up a whole other chamber in his throat to sing thru.
I agree.
I was a Choir kid throughout school. So I am always hyper aware of the lyrics.
For me this is the version of this song that does the LYRICS the justice they deserve.
His voice gives the words the heavy weight that they needed that the other versions for me didn’t do.
This version is the one that makes me feel those words.. Especially in today’s world.
“People talking without speaking” social media posts being mean and ugly,
“People hearing without listening” everyone not actually listening to what others are saying. Just waiting for their opportunity to talk…
and the “And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence” because so many people are afraid of being called names or cancelled or threatened, or banded.
This song, when released, was way ahead of its time when it comes down to the message.
The visuals are amazing but his voice by itself breathes life into this song. Even simon called him and said that was the way this song was ment to be sung , that now this song belongs to him.
I almost don't want to call this a cover. It's more a reimagining of Simon's song. When the original artist gives their stamp of approval, you know it's something!
Yes. Exactly this.
Simon's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is a call to action. This song was made for Disturbed. I love Penantonix, but they have nothing on this version. David Draiman makes me cry every time. His Conan performance is absolutely beautiful even though he had the flu. It's a must watch.
David was pissed at the producers on that one. They slightly auto tuned his voice at that high note because they were afraid he couldn't hit it when due to being ill. He told them he wouldn't have any problems hitting the notes, and they did it behind his back.
@@dantreadwell7421 Television producers don't give a good god damn whose reputation they ruin, as long as their product looks good. The live version on the Conan show was the best rendition, with the whole orchestra behind him, but it was tarnished by someone's foolish handiwork.
@@dantreadwell7421 yup. Conan was pissed too.
@@theroachden6195 was unaware of this. Doesn't surprise me much if I think about it, but then again I try fairly hard to NOT think about Conan in any way. I have never really liked him. Somthing just rubs me wrong. But, I understand that to be the norm for him, ya love him or hate him.
Great name BTW
Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning for the future, Disturbed's version is the rage that the warning was not heard.
I can easily choose. It's this guy. Nobody else has made me cry but this man did with this version.
I get chills every time I listen to this song. One of the greatest songs I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.
It isn't 'almost portraying his anger'. He's screaming it . The lyrics of the song demand outrage and they are truer now that when they were written. 😎
Exactly! This is our last dance, I pray people will act this time around!
No, the lyrics of the song are about despair, not outrage. This version is really bad.
@@rexgoodheart3471 That's why this version is GOOD. It completely altered the meaning of the song to fit our *current* world scape.
@@rexgoodheart3471 I've seen this said a bunch, but the S&G version was a warning, this version is rage that the warning was ignored. Personally I feel like if you aren't planning to do something new with a song you shouldn't be doing a cover.
Pentatonix version was an eargasm! Disturbed's is a soulgasm. It is soooo very deep. The purpose of the lyrics are much more demonstrated in Disturbed's version. A motto of Disturbed has been "music as a weapon". To bring our chaos of mind, of our times, into clearer focus. This song is about the distance in our humanity. Simon and Garfunkel's version was the gentle warning. Disturbed's version is the internal awakening and resultant rage that the warning was not heeded. This is absolutely my favorite version. It shakes me to my core!
Nicely done Cheryl.
My interpretation exactly.
Chills every time
Your reaction to this song, one of my personal favorites, brought me to tears. No matter what anyone says, I think this song belongs to Disturbed. Paul Simmon even contacted David Draiman and told him the song was Disturbed's. David Draiman sang this song with the feeling that the song should have been sung with. He makes you feel the desolation, isolation and anger as our world is more and more corrupted. The growl and gravel he adds towards the end is like he is trying to wake people up and make them listen. Absolutely beautiful. Your reaction literally gave me that same feeling I had the first time hearing this version. Thank you for that.
This song is such a wonderful masterpiece!
@@larryshair Yes it is and thank you so much for doing what you do. You are wonderful.
Disturbeds version is absolutely amazing! His voice is so powerful ❤️
I am seventy. This version is the first time I have truthfully understand the words of this song listened to thousands of times over a 60 years' time span. It brought tears to my eyes.
David Draiman recorded this song on a whim,he wasnt prepared to record this day..he has said that he was shocked when his vocal were played back to him,that he had not heard his voice in this range since he was a young man.I f youare a true Disturbed fan you will definatley agreethat he mastered this!!!
He's a classically trained opera singer, fun fact xx
@@elderford989 exactly. His classical training came through in amazing ways for this song.
He's cassically trained to be a Cantor. He did this in one take.
The thing that makes this so special is the cross-generational aspect of it. THIS is the way this song was meant to be sung and it took 50 years to see that come to fruition. Amazing artists coming together across time to make it happen. Amazing.
Long time Disturbed fan, many people wondered what they was even thinking covering this song, it's so off their normal sound of metal, but boy once it landed no one wondered any more, as soon as David Draiman starts to sing he's got you, no pause, no volume reduction, just his voice and the shear joy of hearing a master perfomer at work.
Pentatonix is too upbeat for the lyrics... they are amazing and talented... they are just singing...
I FEEL THIS ONE
Couldn't agree more. Pentatonix made it sound like a visit to Disneyland. I don't want to think about cancer growing and being a friend with darkness at Disneyland. The lyrics aren't cheerful and to me it just ruins the lyrics. Almost like when they sing it they are just making fun of the morbidity of the lyrics.
I agree. You hit it on the head!! Pentatonix was fun, juvenile. David and his voice brings soul and genius. I enjoy it over n over especially when he gets growly. Im 70 years old and enjoy Eminem, some counrty and now kn love w David. Will dip into heavy metal now. Weeee
I also grew up on the Simon & Garfunkel version. This Disturbed version brought me to tears. But you really MUST now listen to Disturbed live on Conan. Even if you don’t record it, go watch it. Live with the instruments right there yet again make it even better as hard as that is to believe. I promise you will still get goosebumps & a lump in your throat and wonder just HOW can this live version be even better… but it is!
Isn't it though!
And he had a cold during the conan one and still killed it
Yup...the Conan performance is pretty special.
David was ticked they auto tuned his voice at the high note because they were afraid he wouldn't be able to hit it, so they did it without telling him.
I saw them perform it live. Amazing.
Every time I hear this version brings tears to my heart. I think there needs to be a movement for the best song in history
I'm glad I'm not the only one who tears up every time I hear this. I have been binge watching critiques of this song until I found an open-hearted Dad who teared up as well. Congratulations you won!
I watch more reaction videos than I care to admit!
It's odd how important it becomes to find others who are as moved by this song as you are. You want them to finish the video and just go wow... wow.
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This is by far the most superior version of this song. It strikes you in your soul, David's vocal really stirs your emotions.
Disturbed’s version outclasses all the other contenders by a mile, even that of Simon & Garfunkel which I grew up with and loved. This version sends chills running down my spine and is true to the meaning of the lyrics in such a powerful and dramatic manner! Cheers from Australia! 👍🤠🤗✌️ PS: I’ve got more grey in my beard and hair!!
lol, so funny, Michael! I think that I'll be catching up fairly soon as this pace!
I totally agree but they also added an anger that is appropriate for now.
Same! I love the original, but there's no comparison! This one is far better
Disturbed's version is my absolute favorite because it can bring me to tears. It's deep.
Paul Simon wrote this in the sixties. When I heard it Bay of Pigs, assassinations of JFK, MLK, RFK, Vietnam, yes a 79 year old hippie heard the words. I listened and I wondered. Now hearing this in 2023 for the 1st time I know why Paul Simon said "this is now Disturbed's song". People don't talk, we are all in our phones. We don't socialize, we don't speak, there is nothing to hear. Paul foretold society's division and anger and hatred because we stopped listening😢
Thank you David, the visuals were spot on, however it is your voice that nailed it. Much love and appreciation from an old lady who has been tilting at windmills her whole life❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Idk if anyone's said this here yet, but people often say that Simon and Garfunkel's original version of this song was a warning to society, and Disturbed's version is expressing anger toward the world for ignoring that warning. I love them all, but Disturbed's is personally my favorite because I feel so much passion and intensity, it makes me emotional every time.💙
Paul Simon actually said that. He said their song was the warning, and Disturbed's was the anger that the warning wasnt heeded.
@@shaydia Awesome, thanks! I'd heard it from a lot of people but didn't know where it came from originally.
Disturbed did it best
Just to let you know, there was NO AUTOTUNE. It took him three hours to get the vocal right. It's all him. He sings it without autotune at concerts also. I absolutely love it.
Actually it has been proven that this recorded version and the one on Conan has pitch correction and autotune.
Autotune analysis on czcams.com/video/v_h9-Cpn_uY/video.html
The Conan live performance used autotune. As I understand it was without the knowledge or consent of David Draimen.
He did on the live Conan version because he was sick!
It actually took him 3 days of trying different ways of doing this in the studio, and another couple days for the engineer to chose what he thought were the best versions of each section. David then listened to the final mix 3 times with his back to the engineer because he was tearing up.
The words were always there. S&G gave the words a voice. It was a loud voice but it had been forgotten. David Draiman's vocals over this masterpiece of videography illustrated it His anger is palpable. It is, in my opinion, the very best version of the spirit and message of the song.
The most important part of this song is the message. And Disturbed nails how the message should be delivered. Master class. Disturbed version definitely the best in my opinion.
The thing about this song, and why it's so emotional, is that if you _just_ listen to it, it's a song of anger that stems from the fact that there's no hope. We've gone too far, and David is screaming his rage at us for getting to this point. But then you see this video. And what do we see? At the very end, we get a literal ray of hope, as we watch a group of people move through that gap that separates us all to once again "talk while speaking" and "hearing while listening" with each other.
If this doesn't move you, then you're one of the people it's too late to help.
Listening is learned. Some never learn.
"Wait, is my sound on?" I loved that part!!! Great reaction, but I desagree with you. Pentatonix did a good version, but they didn't get out of their comfort zone. Instead, Disturbed did that. They take the risk out of their comfort zone (heavy metal) and the result was a masterpiece (musically, visually and vocally). There's no posible comparison between both versions. Greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴 !!! Be safe and be good!!!!!
Be safe, be good and behave.
Totally agree! There IS no comparison. Disturbed NAILED it.
That's how you know this is truly the first time they've listened to it .... "Wait, is my sound on?" 😁
@@jadedone6900 definitely my friend 🤭
Hello from Texas.
I can not express how much I love this song! I have never felt this emotional listening to music. It completely moves me.
Disturbed brought to this song the power and emotion those lyrics so desperately needed. It is, by far, THE best version of Sound of Silence ever recorded.
Disturbed's cover of this song is by far the best I've heard - David Draiman is an incredible vocalist. The vocals of this bring so much meaning and depth.
Disturbed's version is the best that I've ever heard. The vocals, the interpretation, the visuals... They give the song a deep meaning that I previously did not pay very much attention to.
Thank you for such a authentic reaction to this incredible rendition. I grew up listening to the original version of this song and when I heard Disturbs’ cover…I cried. I love that you said “the anger”! That was the first thing I heard. He delivered the message with force and power…the statement this video makes is moving and completely relevant to our lives today.
Thanks so much!
I'm 60, loved Simon and Garfunkle for their version. They tried to bring a nessage across in their way, but Disturbed made SURE you hear ad understand that message!!! This one, is by a very large margin, my favorite rendition!!!
I have watched countless reactions to this song. It is, by far, my favorite song ever in this version by Disturbed. It speaks volumes that Paul Simon has "given" this song to David and Disturbed after seeing this and the live version. This is undoubtedly the "grown up" version of the song Simon & Garfunkel gave birth to decades ago (which I also loved). This version emotes how disturbed we all should be that the conditions of which this song speaks have not improved and get worse as time goes by. Draiman's voice is the perfect vessel to carry that angst to the listener's heart and mind. His vocal breadth flawlessly resonates the power of the song's message. It is for that reason that I could listen to this song on a loop for days on end. It's power in sound and message is undeniable. I was quite surprised, though, that this reaction was so visually appreciative. I am happy to hear someone taking in the WHOLE experience of this video. David Draiman's vocals typically blow reactors away, duly so, but I am so happy to have witnessed your deep reaction to the TOTAL package this video presents. It is truly a composition without competition. I hope you do yourself the favor of viewing the video of the live performance of this song performed on the Conan show. Thanks for sharing your genuine deep reaction.
Thanks so much for your very kind words, Susan! I did react to Conan's version as well. Both were incredible! Nobody can ever improve on this song at all. We have witnessed perfection...
Bear in mind that David was sick during the Conan Show performance, and the little bit of autotune used pissed David off. Not sure if it was Conan's staff or the network.
Larry, I loved your very honest and human reaction. The power of music is nothing to take lightly.
@@larryshair ;
Perfection in your statement. I agree with everything you stated! 💯👍🙏🇺🇲
Thank you for this profound commentary! I feel the same way.🙏🏼💙💙💙
You're one of the people that truly understand this song and the way disturbed brought the meaning out. It is probably the greatest cover song ever done
Yes! My thought exactly! Finally someone gets it! It’s amazing how many people don’t! Some do t even know that this is a remake!
People are learning the real meaning of Simon and Garfunkel's incredible poetry. A truly powerful message that we weren't ready to hear when it came out.
Loved Ptx version, they are awesome with their voices and no intruments. But Disturbed with their visuals and voice, did the song as it was meant to convey, especially in today's society. Even Paul Simon, who wrote the song in the 60s, who pretty much had the same meaning about society, said this song belonged to Disturbed now. That's a huge compliment coming from the writer. So Disturbed definitely gets my vote.
I love Pentatonix and Mary Dud You Know is gorgeous. But while their version of The Sound of Silence was beautiful, it does not even compare to Disturbed cover. Such passion and meaning. Probably my all time favorite song, at least in the top three.
His voice is soooo powerful. If you don’t FEEL what he’s singing, you aren’t listening
Disturbed’s version is my absolute favorite. I’ve listened countless times and it still gives me chills. Nothing else compares in my opinion.
You will never hear or see better.
Every. Single. Time. I hear this, it moves me to tears...
We must wake up and put down our phones and games and learn to speak to one another again. It is imperative.
It brings strong grown men to their knees. That's POWERFUL
Disturbed version of this cover is unbelievable. The emotion behind it is felt from beginning to end. You won't hear a better version but also feel it at the same time. Absolutely Beautiful !!!
This song version brought the meaning of the song to the forefront. I cannot stop listening to it and the actual words. It changed everything about this song in a fantastic way. So powerful.
That’s it Traci! The words actually make real sense now❣️
Blows me away !, what a talent to be able to evoke a physical reaction from everyone who listens.. goosebumps, tears welling up .. wow what a fantastic version
Their rendition has given me a lot of food for thought since I was a hippie teen when the song came out and am looking at the lyrics in the context of our society when it was written compared to life now nearly 60 yrs later 🤔
I listened to the Pentatonix version once and that was enough. IMO, very good voices, but voices that can found by watching The Voice. David's voice is so original, haunting and explosive. There is no comparison between the two versions. Plus, the production of this song, both studio and live are outstanding. Disturbed's version of this song fits the meaning of this song so well. Just lovely.
The Pentatonix version is an amazing show of musical skill, and a wonderful version of this song.
The Disturbed version is just an insanely deep well of emotions, that overflows every time I hear it. I can't deny how the build up of this version effects me. And for the sole reason that it effects me more emotionally, I choose the Disturbed version as my favourite.
I think disturbed’s is better because it achieves what every truly great cover strives to, it interprets the original in a way that iterates on it in a novel way, feels personal to the artist, and adds to the sound and emotion of the song.
I ran across this song the other day by accident in another vocalist's reaction video. This is probably the sixth reaction video I've watched, Some of the official music video and some of their live performance on Conan O'Brien. And every time, I'm brought to tears. The level of emotion and the range of colors David is able to produce is just stunning.
And he was sick on CB's performance and still brought the house down!
I'm female, 68, and it always amuses me that people think that singers in metal bands can't sing, don't understand the dynamics and physiology that goes along with forming music and of musical theory. I can tell you, I love a man that can control the lower registers (I'm not a musician nor a singer and do not claim to understand musical theory myself); David is a master of it. This version really demonstrates and enhances the very dark meaning of the lyrics of this song. I absolutely love this version above all others. Makes the hairs stand up and makes me cry every time. Beyond the obvious musical meaning, there is for me a bit of a warning of politics too and that is as far as I will go on that subject.
Don't forget that Simon and Garfunkerl hated the original production on this song, but they didn't have much clout in the early 60s. They hated the 'pop' sound and the drums. It was a song meant to be redone 😎
The Disturbed version is by far the most emotive I’ve heard. As you said - “the visuals” - there is something about that nib pen on the music chart so carefully crafting something that will never be heard, that just slays me every time.
I know that Paul Simon after having seen their (Emmy Winning!) performance on Conan, called them to say how much he liked what they did with it. High praise and well earned imo.
I appreciate Pentatonix & their version is great, really enjoyable and maybe has more replay value but this hits so hard - it is indeed Disturbing.
The one thing about music is that the vocals and sounds allow one to be in their own feelings and emotions based on what they are hearing. But when you can watch someone else’s vision of what the song portrays to them and it hits like a ton of bricks the connection is that much stronger to the song. I think that is why music heals. I’ve listen to this song over and over a 1000 times and it still hits me.
Simon and Garfunkel's song was a diamond in the rough... And this just cut it to perfection.
I can't stop watching these reaction videos to Disturbed - The Sound of Silence. The song and video is one big Cathartic experience and it's peoples reaction to that experience that is just priceless...
Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning in the song. Disturbed gave the anger that the warning was not listened to back then and gave us the extreme warning to what we have created in our world today. ❤️ From Alabama
I had never heard Disturbed until I saw this on line. This is my favorite version and video ever! I can listen to it over and over, and each time I experience the emotions just as strongly.
I get chills every time I hear this song. Best version I've ever heard.
This one touches deep in my soul every single time. That's why this one wins.
His phrasing wins out. He lingers on two words...the neon gods THEY MADE... That the win for him. All throughout he brings power to the song that reverberates the meaning of the song, so well. You are correct, Pentatonic's version is a gift of vocals for the ears, but his is for the soul.
Even Paul Simon said that Disturbed's version is the way this song should be sung.The impact of the lyrics are finally realized in this version. Nobody will ever top this
This version - more than any other (even the original) - Compels the listener to focus on the meaning of the song.
This is not just a cover - they added new dimensions of meaning to the words of the song. Spectacular !
Love your reaction- authentic.
From a fan in Singapore
Yes!!!
Life changing! When the writer of this song(Paul Simon) links your interpretation on their home page you did something right. As far which is better; 5 singers against 1 singer and 1 wins, just compare the views for each, it's a run away.
This version by Disturbed stands alone. It brought me to tears the first time I heard it. No other version did. This version is powerful, enough said.
I like how he started all nice and professional ready to review the song, smiling and all, but then the song progression awoke the raw emotions, they broke out stripping off the mask. And that was beautiful.
What I LOVE about this version of the song is Disturbed put their interpretation on it while still somehow remaining true to the original. It's one of my all-time favorite songs, and I can listen to it when I'm feeling relaxed, or when I need something that feeds the adrenalin.
Dave Draiman's dynamics are so controlled, so powerful. Opening with a very melodic voice, building with each verse, wave upon wave of power, to the crashing full-on rock growl he's so well known for.
"...silence like a cancer grows." - brings me to tears every. single. time.
"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made." - that anger at the shortsightedness of people. Oh my...
Paul Simon said that Disturbed’s version was more true to the dream he had than even their original version and that he loved it
It’s the emotion that I look for in music which is a primary driver for quality metal.
I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a piece of music like this before. It is a visceral experience, full sensory reaction to the music, the lyrics and vocal interpretation by David. Add the brilliant video imagery and you have a completely absorbing experience that does raise the hairs on your arms and your mind to thought.
I LOVE that you saw all the subtlety and feeling and horror that the music video combines with the song. You completely HEAR his VISION that was created.
I always will love Simon & Garfunkel, but I truly believe Disturbed nailed the feeling behind the lyrics. This makes you pay attention and want to change things because of the plea and anger he portrayed.
We all cried, sweetheart. I've watched it 1000 times. I remember when Simon and Garfunkel first performed this. Listening to this now I understand
WHY Simon "GAVE" this music to David saying, "this is your song now" Such respect David has for this song.
One of my all time favorite songs. Watching the progression from Simon and Garfunkel’s sadness and emptiness, to Pentatonics added color, to this that begins with the original sadness and builds to driving you, headlong, into the bridge abutment of anger and frustration. Absolutely chillingly beautiful.
I’ve never had an emotional response to music until I heard this. I tear up every time.
When Paul Simon heard David Draiman sing his song it brought tears to his eyes. He said David was meant to sing that song..
David was raised as an orthodox Jew. He went to school to become a Cantor. A cantor sings what the rabbi has just read out of the torah. Cantors have very deep, rich, velvety, voices that have to sustain low notes for a period of time. It is really beautiful to hear even if you don't understand what they're saying and I never understand what they're saying when I go to Temple. obviously he did not become a cantor and the musical world is that much richer for it. I am so glad that you did the official video because it is another member of the group in and of itself.
I would love to hear David do Barry McGuire's Eve of Destruction. because again he was trying to warn us and we're certainly getting more and more to that point