Disturbed- The Sound Of Silence (Official Music Video) REACTION!

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  • @nigelbattle
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  • @sf808yt
    @sf808yt Před 3 lety +1575

    Thank you for not pausing. Pausing this masterpiece is blasphemous.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +111

      I would never!!! thank you for watching!

    • @rc3394
      @rc3394 Před 3 lety +21

      From what I've heard, it's CZcams copyright infringement death, if you don't pause. Lucky.

    • @chuckster255
      @chuckster255 Před 3 lety +12

      @@rc3394Don't blame CZcams, it's the people or the corporations that own the copyrights that force CZcams to block certain videos. Some copyright holders don't mind others using their content and some even encourages it while others won't allow it, even if it's broken up with pauses.
      What I've noticed is most musical artists that own their own content usually don't mind it and it's mainly when big corporations own the content that they don't allow it.

    • @relaxationmeditationsleep2934
      @relaxationmeditationsleep2934 Před 3 lety +7

      @@nigelbattle without pausing your video might be deleted soon and you will get a warning.

    • @tricialynn8279
      @tricialynn8279 Před 3 lety +8

      Its truly a masterpiece

  • @HocusPocusFocus69
    @HocusPocusFocus69 Před 3 lety +1070

    I'm 51 years old and I've been a musician for 38years now.
    IMO this version of Sound of Silence is probably the most powerful song that I've ever experienced.
    Even after hearing this version hundreds of times over the past several years I feel the emotional power and connection of it every single time.

    • @rk41gator
      @rk41gator Před 3 lety +16

      So agree. There are some performances, covers or not, that are epic. This is one. (oh, and the video is sublime)

    • @melaniegodwin8791
      @melaniegodwin8791 Před 3 lety +8

      Me too

    • @treadheadpete4770
      @treadheadpete4770 Před 3 lety +5

      Yep

    • @davidharmon6505
      @davidharmon6505 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes. This song sums up not only my personal experience but a communal global experience.

    • @rkress9349
      @rkress9349 Před 3 lety +3

      In watching the video, their cover and images seem to center upon music. Do you feel from your perspective as a professional musician that they ('Disturbed' and perhaps Paul Simon) are saying something specific about the music industry itself? Or is music simply a metaphor?

  • @VladimirBlarp
    @VladimirBlarp Před 3 lety +358

    Experienced. That is the only word to describe hearing this song. You don’t “listen” to it. You don’t dance to it. You EXPERIENCE it. S&G gave us the poetry, David Draiman gave us the warning

    • @daisy4kids1
      @daisy4kids1 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes 🙌🏻

    • @Marc-wv1pr
      @Marc-wv1pr Před 2 lety +12

      Yes!! It is an experience. I differ slightly in the last part, in that, S&G gave us the warning, and David is now scolding us for not heading S&G's original warning. One last chance, basically. But of course, just my opinion. Most powerful song/message/experience combo I've ever come across.

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams Před 2 lety +10

      More S&G gave us a warning.. David expressed his anger in the warning being ignored.

    • @chrismcgatha3094
      @chrismcgatha3094 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm 68, my niece is 37. We both LOVE this incredibly moving version of the song. The lead's amazing range and interpretation of the lyrics makes me play it over & over.....

    • @kellyalbertson3699
      @kellyalbertson3699 Před 2 lety +2

      This song is soul deep love it ❤️ the video is also a master piece

  • @Manotaur1
    @Manotaur1 Před 3 lety +390

    When one man's voice is more powerful than the entire Pentatonics...David is absolutely a low-tier deity

    • @lorries978
      @lorries978 Před 3 lety +16

      Covering Simon & Garfunkel helps Grammy-nominated ‘Disturbed’ vocalist rediscover his cantor’s voice and classically trained style

    • @emiliajojo5703
      @emiliajojo5703 Před 2 lety +9

      I'm a pentaholic,but he killed it,without question.

    • @ellenesmith287
      @ellenesmith287 Před 2 lety +9

      My favorite EVER! I cry everytime! He's amazing!!

    • @GoddessNyx911
      @GoddessNyx911 Před rokem +1

      Check out Home Free, Man in constant sorrow. Phenomenal acapella group that beatboxes like Pentatonics.

  • @robertrazo7352
    @robertrazo7352 Před 3 lety +176

    If they don’t play this at my funeral, I’m not coming!!!

  • @ruthiewohlforth5464
    @ruthiewohlforth5464 Před 3 lety +179

    David Draiman...one of the best male vocalist's on the planet! Can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor to awesome rasp and grit and back again on a dime!! Amazing voice control and so soulful and powerful ! His range is also to die for! He's got it ALL !!

    • @cyndianderson7056
      @cyndianderson7056 Před 3 lety +4

      Plus I find him incredibly sexy. He's the total package.

    • @SpookMrsSpooky
      @SpookMrsSpooky Před 2 lety +2

      And he does it so effortlessly too.

    • @susanreid6541
      @susanreid6541 Před rokem +3

      Let’s hear him sing the Star Spangled Banner at the superbowl someday…

  • @rhondadsvidson7573
    @rhondadsvidson7573 Před 3 lety +102

    You are the only one that I've seen NOT pause and let the voice and music be appreciated!! Thank you!

  • @ritalowrie1296
    @ritalowrie1296 Před 3 lety +285

    Still the best cover I've ever heard. I love watching the reactions to this song. It's brilliant to see their faces when the line "And the people bowed and prayed" comes is priceless. Thank you also for not pausing the song.

    • @xelahooper2176
      @xelahooper2176 Před 3 lety +8

      and then their expression after "..... to the neon God THEY MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!!"

    • @jlmfoy365
      @jlmfoy365 Před 2 lety

      I agree, closely followed by Joe Cocker with" I get by with a little help from my friends". Regards Jim UK

    • @mod850
      @mod850 Před 2 lety +3

      My favorite part is everyone checking their speakers/headphones/volume at the beginning lol

    • @lisafoley1705
      @lisafoley1705 Před 2 lety +2

      I love watching the reactions. Especially when you know "a moment" is about to happen....

    • @Tootsymcison
      @Tootsymcison Před 2 lety +2

      Yes! Exactly! Brilliant! That’s what I’ve been doin’ watchin the reaction of the reactor’s and reacting!
      Love it! Cheers!

  • @kariblackwood5811
    @kariblackwood5811 Před 2 lety +44

    Your expression strait off, the look in your eyes proved to me you’d never heard this version of this song. Pretty damned excellent wasn’t it? David’s voice is SO underrated and deserves to be commended!

  • @KTBroadcasting
    @KTBroadcasting Před 2 lety +45

    I have ALWAYS loved this song, but I always felt that, given the message, it lacked gravitas - and David KILLED THIS! Even Paul Simon said that this song basically belonged to Disturbed now. No better compliment.
    First time to your channel - great reaction, my friend. I WILL be back!

  • @bardaghohio
    @bardaghohio Před 3 lety +67

    Great reaction, once again! Best comment I've read about this version of the song was that Simon & Garfunkel gave the warning of where our society was going, and Disturbed's version was anger that we've ignored that warning...I quite literally grew up with the original song, and loved it, but, always felt - like many others - that the music was almost "too soft" for those amazing lyrics. Disturbed's version - and David Draiman's incredible voice! - had as much power as the lyrics...and, this is now my favorite version of the song.

  • @colindelamare4588
    @colindelamare4588 Před 3 lety +56

    I first heard this when I was hard at work, and it came over the radio in the back-round. i am tone deaf, and cant sing a note, but I know, and appreciate people who can SING. Only wish I was graced with that gift. When I heard it, I stopped in my tracks. The hairs on my neck bristled, and my heart missed a beat or two. My soul was opened bare. It was like I was being admonished by an Angel. One of the most beautiful and meaningful songs I had ever heard. To me that is, but that's what its all about, isn't it?

  • @beccadallas
    @beccadallas Před 3 lety +135

    definitely check this out live on Conan. He was sick and still killed it. will leave you speechless with goosebumps!

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +8

      cant wait!!

    • @GenDesperado
      @GenDesperado Před 3 lety +1

      this so much well worth the listen/look

    • @ryant3600
      @ryant3600 Před 3 lety +8

      @@nigelbattle yeah I always recommend the live from Conan version.. the emotion live is just so moving

    • @hazchemel
      @hazchemel Před 3 lety +2

      fick yeah, i just saw that version for the first time OMG!!! Hear the audience screaming and shrieking their heads off?

  • @anthonyclarizia8295
    @anthonyclarizia8295 Před 3 lety +168

    If you liked it, you should definitely react to their live version from the Conan O'Brien show. Despite being sick that day, lead singer David Draiman delivered a performance for the ages, complete with an orchestra. Conan celebrated the video of their performance as it was the first video from his show to get 100 million views.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +10

      cant wait to see it!!

    • @christyhofherr2807
      @christyhofherr2807 Před 3 lety +9

      The live version with Myles Kennedy takes it to a whole new level

    • @ChefMimsy
      @ChefMimsy Před 3 lety +2

      My favorite as well.

    • @Rabidpygmy
      @Rabidpygmy Před 3 lety +5

      i definitely prefer the conan version, there was just spectacular resonance

    • @tinydancer36
      @tinydancer36 Před 2 lety +4

      Conan had the best rendition. Draiman was ill at the time which makes it even more incredible. It was epic!!

  • @ranger5grp1
    @ranger5grp1 Před 3 lety +63

    If you want inspirational and emotional, listen to Hold on to your memories by disturbed. I am a terminal patient and chose this for my funeral...it is surreal to plan your own...

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +3

      I love you, thank you for watching with me

    • @WendyO1000
      @WendyO1000 Před 3 lety +4

      My Son in Law chose this song for his, hugs to you sweet.

    • @potitishogun2961997
      @potitishogun2961997 Před 3 lety +3

      Bruh... I am so sorry to read that. Are... Are you still around..? ':(

    • @krism2649
      @krism2649 Před 2 lety

      I am so sorry.

  • @carolbedrosian4650
    @carolbedrosian4650 Před 3 lety +17

    Yes, your response was mine --- 100%...I just heard this song for the first time last week, and I'm obsessed. I can't stop listening to it, singing it, and watching reaction videos to it. Amazing. I knew the original S&G version, and it was good, but this one is GREAT. Perfection. Inspiring. Yes.

  • @cyngrant6564
    @cyngrant6564 Před 3 lety +71

    Everything about this song moves me. The instruments building up in intensity, the visuals of the storyline, even the play of light on David Draiman's face draw your attention to the brilliant lyrics written by Paul Simon. David Draiman's vocal performance was nothing short of brilliant. The way he interpreted the song and his vocal capabilities seals the performance. It is like listening to an angel and a demon contemporaneously. It's become of my favourite songs.

  • @slap_A_flamingo
    @slap_A_flamingo Před 3 lety +18

    This is why David Draiman doesn't need to use auto tune. Nice reaction dude. Your face was priceless.

  • @silvertales
    @silvertales Před 3 lety +37

    David has such a powerful voice. Trained as a cantor, he’s got such a clear, beautiful tone that is such a complement to the grit and growl in the harder edges.

  • @michellemiles9966
    @michellemiles9966 Před 3 lety +11

    There are so many Disturbed songs you would love. David Draiman is a master vocalist. A great one for you watch next is The Light.

  • @e.j.5575
    @e.j.5575 Před 3 lety +11

    When the original artists give praise to your version and they tell you it moved them, that's a good cover. This song, despite being out in this form long before the current events, really fits and is truly a moving masterpiece. Not a fan of the original and was hesitant to listen to this one but am glad I did and have hundreds of times since and still feel an emotional, visceral response every single time.

  • @Melody-sc3mp
    @Melody-sc3mp Před 3 lety +38

    Disturbed is a truly great band ,many of their songs deal with depression , addiction and loosing those around us . David's voice brings the anger of things being over looked.......please try Into the Fire.....just know some of their videos bring a lot of feelings.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +1

      cant wait for more!!

    • @alexfogma1103
      @alexfogma1103 Před 3 lety +1

      Inside the Fire you mean ?

    • @amystreet5402
      @amystreet5402 Před 3 lety +1

      @@alexfogma1103 I really love this song its got a strong meaning and not many people react to it

  • @toniroche-simmons2238
    @toniroche-simmons2238 Před 3 lety +15

    Right?? Powerful rendition of a song that has been around for decades! That voice!! Xx

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +1

      it was amazing!! thank you for watching with me!

  • @lacyinmon1004
    @lacyinmon1004 Před 3 lety +11

    I was sad and then angry by the time the song ended because I could feel the emotion in the song.

  • @janicetrivette6262
    @janicetrivette6262 Před 2 lety +5

    I'm 62 and not a metal head but oh his voice. This touched my soul. I cried

  • @Kimmerkel-k
    @Kimmerkel-k Před 3 lety +6

    Loved your reaction! Middle aged woman here closer to 60 than 50. Grew up loving S&G but also fell in love with this version and then went down a Disturbed trip. I've never been into heavy metal, but I now have a number of their songs on my playlist. You must hear "Down With the Sickness" since that is Disturbed's signature song. I went through a depressed period and would play "The Light" on loop sobbing as I drove to work each day, with hope I would get back to light eventually. I did and then looped Are You Ready (Sam de Jong Remix) as I found my strength again.
    There are some who argue over the Sound of Silence versions by Simon and Garfunkel, Disturbed and Pentatonix. I love them all for difference reasons and moods.

  • @jinkiedog8824
    @jinkiedog8824 Před 3 lety +41

    Did you notice on the ending that the boat was full of instruments going to the people with the music on the land. Such deep meaning there. No one does this song better than David. Chills every time I hear it. I loved your reaction and like others, thank you for not pausing!! If you are not familiar with Disturbed, listen to Down with the Sickness, totally different sound.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +2

      thank you so much for watching with me!

    • @alibebee6463
      @alibebee6463 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes I saw it. People typically close their eyes at this point because of the crescendo of the music but to me, this is the most important part. They bring hope, joy and music to the world of Silence. Awesome.

    • @techfoolcasey4348
      @techfoolcasey4348 Před 2 lety

      There is yet Hope.

  • @dorothypatterson5205
    @dorothypatterson5205 Před 3 lety +2

    I feel the power of this every time I listen to it. And cry! So amazing & powerful

  • @RoseRed77
    @RoseRed77 Před 3 lety +12

    Every time I listen to this song it makes me cry. David's voice takes you on a journey throughout this song. If you're on a cover kick, might I suggest Paranoid by Type O Negative, and In The Air Tonight by In This Moment.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +3

      can't wait to hear these!! thanks so much for watching with me!

    • @gloria7324
      @gloria7324 Před 3 lety +1

      Seconding Type O Negative's cover of Paranoid. Peter Steele's voice just shapes it perfectly.It's like not even the same song when you compare it to the original Black Sabbath's!

    • @RoseRed77
      @RoseRed77 Před 3 lety +1

      @@gloria7324 The first time I heard it I didn't even realize it was a cover. Then I was like, wait a minute, that sounds familiar lol. With his voice and the slowed tempo it completely changes the mood of the song. Definitely one of my faves.

    • @gloria7324
      @gloria7324 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RoseRed77 Exactly! It had been a while since I'd heard the original so when I listened to it then saw the word "cover" on the title, I was like "Sabbath who??" Completely different feel and honestly probably my favorite version now.

  • @edwardtomlinson
    @edwardtomlinson Před 3 lety +33

    You just don't do a bad reaction, do ya? I love your courage, emotions and honesty, things 2020 has sucked out of the world, it seems. Love to ya!

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +1

      so sweet to read, thanks for watching this with me :)

  • @lynneprice2449
    @lynneprice2449 Před 2 lety +2

    This is not a song you hear, this is a cover that you feel with your soul. A truly powerful cover of a clasdic

  • @dubirdrs
    @dubirdrs Před 3 lety +1

    For a Disturbed song that really got me, Reason to Fight. Saw it live and DAMN. I never thought a metal concert would make me cry, but they found a way!

  • @michellebarry1555
    @michellebarry1555 Před 3 lety +5

    A really good Disturbed song is Hold on to the Memories! It’s about Dia de los Muertos...as long as your loved ones are remembered, their souls remain intact in the afterlife. It’s so well done, I know you would love it. It’s more like this song you just reviewed, not so heavy metal like the majority of their catalog.

  • @DravenGal
    @DravenGal Před 3 lety +8

    It’s hard to explain why this song gets to you,, isn’t it? But it does, it really does. I’ve watched the original and Conan versions over 100 times, and I still get goosebumps and chills every time. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

  • @05sassafrasrose
    @05sassafrasrose Před 3 lety +1

    How absolutely perfect for you to be silent through the Sound of Silence. So much you said silently with your reactions. It takes a rather gallant character to see another. Very beautiful! 😊 Thank you Nigel.

  • @bornwolfgirl3155
    @bornwolfgirl3155 Před 2 lety +1

    I was riveted by his face. He was clearly gripped by something powerful. You know when someone is completely absorbed in something because the tongue starts to wonder. But seriously I watched his face especially his eyes as much as listened.

  • @chocoilike
    @chocoilike Před 3 lety +14

    Loved your reaction to this song. I must have watched just about every reaction video to this song. You are in my top five. One you did not pause, listening in one go is a must to get to get the full feeling of it. I watch faces, the omg that's a deep voice, to the omg of the ending and all the reactions I between. will definitely be watching more of you in the future.

  • @raymondszymborski5468
    @raymondszymborski5468 Před 3 lety +11

    Disturbed nailed this one, check their remake of If I ever lose my faith in you, The Light is harder rock but inspirational, Hold onto memories and A Reason to Fight, all excellent.

  • @denisefallin8042
    @denisefallin8042 Před 3 lety +1

    Every time you closed your eyes, you had a change of expression that was almost angelic. This was first time I"ve seen this video. Wow!

  • @darcim2346
    @darcim2346 Před 3 lety +4

    That is my #1 of Disturbed. My other 2 is Prayer and The Light. When I first heard "The Sound Of Silence" I got choked up because it was when I was going through a hard time. I am so so so happy you did a reaction to this!! This is why you are my favorite reactor. ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @billcasey9672
      @billcasey9672 Před 2 lety

      I hope you are doing better. Use your gifts. Know that you were made well, that you are Loved. Go forth, and be mighty. And tip your servers.

  • @diazrigau
    @diazrigau Před 3 lety +4

    Love how you reacted to this masterpiece. No stopping, just your expressions. This song condemns out times, the neon God we created are the phones, the social media, we don't talk anymore. We don't listen anymore. The funny thing is that the song was written by Simon in the 60's. Thank you for your respect.

  • @SparkimusPrime
    @SparkimusPrime Před 3 lety +11

    This is probably my favorite cover ever 🖤 This is far removed from their usual sound. If you want to check out their most popular song it’s probably Down With the Sickness. They also do a wonderful cover of Sting’s If I Ever Lose My Faith In You.
    If you can, could you please react to Falling In Reverse - Popular Monster? 🖤

  • @mwj050508
    @mwj050508 Před 2 lety +1

    It had me bawling when I heard it. I felt his powerful words go through me. I truly felt emotional. Beautiful! (This is Linda).

  • @MommaLou313
    @MommaLou313 Před 3 lety +1

    ...I will be 62 in Aug. I have been listening to this song since my early teens...until Disturbed cover...I had Never really Heard the Words...It was never as PROPHETIC as it is Now...I could loop this All Day

    • @MommaLou313
      @MommaLou313 Před rokem

      And it Still gives me Chills EVERYTIME !!! 🤯🥰

  • @alanajohnson9448
    @alanajohnson9448 Před 3 lety +8

    my reaction was the same as yours, this song is so full of emotion, after hearing disturbed sound of silence i am a fan of all of their music, David Draiman is my all time favorite singer, x

  • @tomesofawesome8041
    @tomesofawesome8041 Před 2 lety +4

    What I love about this whole thing is how it all stacks. For example, at the beginning of the song he mentions 10,000 people maybe more. People talking without speaking. People hearing without listening. If you want to take this literal, it's talks about everything from politics to the way we are on social media. We throw out opinions but we don't state what we mean anymore. We just keep throwing out facts real quick and fast, but we no longer take the time to actually enunciate what are actual thoughts are. We tell people we hear them but we don't really take anything in. Honestly in this video, The sound of silence probably isn't quiet it's probably just noise. As the video goes on as they pick up each instrument you hear the instrument come into the song. And it's like actual music piercing through the noise something worth hearing as opposed to just 10,000 people speaking but not saying anything.

    • @artisannoteworthy
      @artisannoteworthy Před rokem

      I agree. Those are, maybe, my favorite lyrics.
      I'm more towards the almost literal meaning of them.
      That we speak with no real meaning behind what we say, almost like we blurt out whatever is in our minds at the time, but we don't TALK about what we should be,
      and we almost 'pretend' to listen to other people, just waiting for our turn to speak again.
      We TALK, but we don't SPEAK.
      We HEAR, others are talking but we don't LISTEN to what they're saying.
      We could also argue 'the neon gods we made' as talking about our phones. We basically can't exist without them anymore. (Nothing against tech, by the way. It just seems to control us at this point.)
      I know this song came out before cellphones were a thing, but SO much of this song translates almost PERFECTLY to modern times.

  • @melissajohnsonhaight5036
    @melissajohnsonhaight5036 Před 2 lety +1

    Disturbed wins the award hands down for the best cover ever of this song! 🙌🏻🥰

  • @beany2456
    @beany2456 Před rokem +1

    This reaches the absolute bottom of your soul chews you up and spits you out 😮 it touches every emotion you can ever feel…….

  • @Mistilou
    @Mistilou Před 3 lety +7

    I SO thought you were gonna cry!! IF you love this one you HAVE to see the live version on the Conan show!!!🌟💝💋✌

  • @thehammer3193
    @thehammer3193 Před 2 lety +4

    Your face went from "wow this guy can really sing" to "I just saw the face of God". pretty amazing to watch.

  • @kristenraynor2275
    @kristenraynor2275 Před 2 lety +2

    You literally hold your breath once he starts his grit! You just can't help it. It hits you and your just captivated!

  • @sandraclaus5514
    @sandraclaus5514 Před 3 lety +1

    You have just had your mind blown!! I am 73 and I loved the original, however. David Draiman and Disturbed changed everything!🤟🤟

  • @ebenlabuschagne2134
    @ebenlabuschagne2134 Před 3 lety +9

    I thoroughly enjoyed watching your facial expressions during your reaction to the song. I am sure you had goosebumps at some point. It is an amazing cover. It is my favourite song of all time... this rendition to me is better than the original.

  • @sandyleewhite
    @sandyleewhite Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @charlenegraveline2637
      @charlenegraveline2637 Před 2 lety +1

      It's also talking about the political happenings in their day... segregation, marches and demonstrations

  • @XixesOM
    @XixesOM Před 2 lety

    Goosebumps. Every time I hear the song. One of if not the greatest covers of all time.

  • @patrickkelley3655
    @patrickkelley3655 Před 3 lety +1

    This song has been at the top of my play list for four years how , don't think its going anywhere soon !
    David's voice is epic !

  • @narellejones2902
    @narellejones2902 Před 3 lety +3

    Watching the emotions on ur face was unbelievable while song is being played. Iv listened to this song hundreds of times and never get sick of listening to it.

  • @hdg2526
    @hdg2526 Před 3 lety +4

    Epic reaction! Watched hundreds by now but still get goosebumps every single time!

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed!

  • @carolverrier4630
    @carolverrier4630 Před 3 lety +1

    Your facial expressions show exactly the way I feel every time I hear this version. Thank you for not pausing it.

  • @Salodanger75
    @Salodanger75 Před 3 lety

    Every time I hear this..... I just melt! Nothing get's me like Draimann's voice and this song. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @meghanmacqueen5157
    @meghanmacqueen5157 Před 3 lety +22

    So glad you reacted to this--I grew up listening to (and loving) the original version. Then I heard this version, and was blown away. Then I heard PTX and loved that version too. All different, but so very powerful. Disturbed sang this song live on Conan's show; you should check it out, either as a reaction or at least privately--they are incredible live: czcams.com/video/Bk7RVw3I8eg/video.html. Thanks again--your reactions brighten my day xoxo

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +2

      awe thank you for sharing this and for watching!!

  • @paulclemons1430
    @paulclemons1430 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome reaction. As a Disturbed fan long before they did this cover, I knew David would knock it out of the park, but I had my jaw on the floor like you did when I listened the first time. Listen to Down With the Sickness (must chose the explicit lyric version) and you would never guess the same group. Again, fantastic reaction.

  • @divinelife732
    @divinelife732 Před 3 lety +1

    Your reaction was just like mine lol blown away! I just close my eyes, sit back and absorb his voice 😍

  • @cyrilravy6338
    @cyrilravy6338 Před 2 lety +1

    Man! It was the best reaction on any song ever! We can feel your emotion! I got goosebump!

  • @nigelbattle
    @nigelbattle  Před rokem +13

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    • @grammadoh1
      @grammadoh1 Před rokem

      I. Know. Speechless. Pure Emotion!

    • @grammadoh1
      @grammadoh1 Před rokem

      I love your reaction

    • @mr.salvatorejpluchino8467
      @mr.salvatorejpluchino8467 Před rokem

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  • @samnkacie
    @samnkacie Před 3 lety +5

    Please check out A reason to fight by disturbed! It’s also emotional and beautiful

  • @jillianmcdavitt5068
    @jillianmcdavitt5068 Před 2 lety +1

    I heard it back in 2017/18 I was mind blown. Every time I hear it blows me away. So so powerful

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching with me!

  • @pattyandersen5516
    @pattyandersen5516 Před 2 lety +1

    I loved your reaction. I cried the 1st time I heard it. It still tears at my soul.

  • @adamedwards2261
    @adamedwards2261 Před 3 lety +3

    The live version on the Conan show is even better! Check it out

  • @lesaahrenstein6360
    @lesaahrenstein6360 Před 3 lety +3

    I much prefer this version to the live version because I think the video had so many more layers to the song with the visuals. And his rage comes across so much more powerful. I think we're supposed to pick up on his rage at the fact that we haven't learned the lesson yet that Simon and Garfunkel sing about Over 50 years ago.
    Paul Simon heard discover bye disturbed and it brought tears to his eyes. He said David draiman was meant to sing this song. Quite high praises.
    I really like their cover of Stings if I ever lose my faith in you. I also like inside the fire. However, it does deal with the very sensitive topic of suicide of which David has a PSA at the beginning regarding suicide. When he was 16 he came across his girlfriend who had committed suicide.

    • @artisannoteworthy
      @artisannoteworthy Před rokem

      And the fact that he wasn't sick while filming the music video really helps push the emotion in it. ^^

  • @pat6539
    @pat6539 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for not pausing! I absolutely love this version.

  • @terrismith1275
    @terrismith1275 Před 3 lety +1

    Best reaction yet! Thanks for not pausing this masterpiece!

  • @DanteLee88
    @DanteLee88 Před 3 lety +3

    First off...only posting when you’re cute? Ahh, so THATS why you post every day 😏😝
    David’s voice has been so underrated until this came out. Super happy he’s being appreciated now, especially as his sound has matured over the years.
    Never stop feeling music the way you do. It’s heartwarming and touching, and makes me feel a little less alone, crying my damn eyes out at shit like this 😬😂
    JUST realized; have a feeling you’d absolutely LOVE Corey Taylor - Snuff. There’s an acoustic video that’s a pretty popular reaction these days. But mostly: the song will mother. Fucking. SPEAK to you.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety +2

      ooo cant wait to hear cory!! lol sometimes I feel cute on the inside only so I post lol I’m so glad you feel music the way I do too, Its hella comforting to me too!!

  • @FrikInCasualMode
    @FrikInCasualMode Před 3 lety +8

    Nice, eh? Starts softly and innocently - like many other songs. Ends in a roar of an angry demi-god.

  • @Succubus2Angel
    @Succubus2Angel Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your reaction is a beautiful reflection of how people should react to this song. Thank you!

  • @arkaelic
    @arkaelic Před 3 lety +1

    I have been watching reactions to this song for hours now and this was by far my favorite reaction to it I have seen

  • @rayray6982
    @rayray6982 Před 3 lety +4

    listen to him Live on Conan!

  • @BarbPratt411
    @BarbPratt411 Před rokem

    I've heard this song many, many times and cried each time. To me, the most beautiful part is the very end. The boat of people crossing the water to rescue the silent ones is absolutely bone-chilling. It says "Hope" in a way my very soul hears. David, you must have heard this a million times, but thank you. I have a place to go now when the world is too broken for me to bear.

  • @carolynjoyner7695
    @carolynjoyner7695 Před 2 lety +1

    This version of Sound of Silence will grab your soul and take you to a new level of listening to music! I can see that it’s got ya!

  • @arthoughts9676
    @arthoughts9676 Před 3 lety +1

    Frickin finally! Ur reactions were like mine! The awe! The near tears! The pure joy!🥰🔥

  • @mollyprice1485
    @mollyprice1485 Před 3 lety +1

    I think you might be really fascinated to hear Disturbed sing Down With the Sickness. It would give you an idea of their usual style and you’d get a real true feel for how big of a departure this version of Sound of Silence was.

  • @paulajones1177
    @paulajones1177 Před 2 lety +1

    It's a rare thing to hear a cover of an old song that I enjoy more than the original. I am old enough to remember Simon and Garfunkel doing this one. Of all the artists who have sung this, Disturbed is there only one to fully capture the emotions of the song. You don't simply listen to the song, you experience it.

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 2 lety +1

      thanks so much for watching with me!

  • @lesaahrenstein6360
    @lesaahrenstein6360 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you very much for making the screen larger and doing a straight on shot for your face.. This literally is by far my favorite cover ever. I didn't listen to Simon & Garfunkel so for me this is a new song and it is my favorite song. It's my ringtone.
    David Draiman was raised as an orthodox Jew. He went to school to become a Cantor. A Cantor sings Everything the rabbi Cantors have very deep, luxurious,, velvety, rich voices That have to sing in low notes and hold them for a while. I love listening to a cant even though it's in Hebrew I don't need to understand it because the passion comes across in the cantor's Voice. Obviously he did not become a Cantor. In an example of art imitating life, there was a movie long ago called The Jazz Singer with Neil Diamond. Neil's character came from a long line of cantors and he was expected to go into the family business. In fact I think he was a Cantor for a while but he wanted to pursue his own music, jazz. So he left being a cantor to pursue his own music. Sounds an awful lot like David
    On September 10th Disturbed released their cover of If I Ever Lose My Faith In You. It's a cover of a sting song. You will really enjoy it. Just like this video not what you would expect from Disturbed

  • @ErasedSins
    @ErasedSins Před rokem +1

    Watching people react to this song has become a hobby of mine. Doesn't matter if it's the official music video or the live on Conan. I will say watching you react to the various parts of the song was great and really displayed your emotion to the emotion in the song. Great video.

  • @patriciajohnston8507
    @patriciajohnston8507 Před 3 lety +1

    Live on Conan from 2016 will knock your socks off!!!! Paul Simon officially said this song belongs to them now. And he has added it to his playlist.

  • @golfhammer6203
    @golfhammer6203 Před 2 lety +1

    I salute you for doing a reaction video in the correct way. Too many reaction videos think that they need to pause and give idiotic comments. I've seen other reactions to this video that were paused so they could make stupid comments about his facial expressions, piercings, and such. Breaking the flow of the song because reactionaries believe they need to interject pisses me off. You, my friend- have the correct approach: let the song play, and the look on your face says a thousand words. Bravo!

  • @lindaslater6804
    @lindaslater6804 Před 3 lety +1

    I loved watching your face,your eyes and mouth had me mesmerized! Totally the best version of this song ever!!

  • @7passionstar
    @7passionstar Před 7 měsíci +1

    Disturbed is my favorite band and YOU are my favorite reactor. I LOVE that you didn't stop the video but instead waited until it was over to give your thoughts. I LOVED seeing the reactions on your face while the video was playing. Thank you for a super fun video. I'm gonna go watch more. 🥰

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 7 měsíci +1

      aww so glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching with me ❤️❤️

  • @missconnie7326
    @missconnie7326 Před rokem

    Every now and then you hear a song this touches you deep, BUT then you hear this and it scrapes your very soul, POWERFUL !!!!!!!!

  • @joshuapendleton5961
    @joshuapendleton5961 Před rokem +1

    Seeing your genuine reaction is exactly why I watch these reaction videos! To see someone feel the way I did when I first heard them. Since I can never hear it again for the first time I live vicariously through reactions… thank you!

  • @ritavalencia1616
    @ritavalencia1616 Před rokem

    I wish this group could win an award for this song, or open a show with this song, wow!

  • @dianacourtney-smith9633
    @dianacourtney-smith9633 Před 3 lety +1

    I have watched multiple reactions to this performance because I love it so much and, without a doubt, this is my favorite reaction. Watching the shock, awe, and love blossom on your face is everything...

    • @TripletDad3
      @TripletDad3 Před 3 lety

      I was going to say the same thing, but probably not as well as you did. I love watching someone discover something epic like this. It's almost as if you're watching a small child experience something wonderful for the first time, and I don't mean that in any condescending way. It's just very refreshing to see a reaction where someone isn't concerned about how they appear, and that reaction is real.

  • @cidsephtis2273
    @cidsephtis2273 Před 3 lety +2

    And people say metal is nothing but noise and screaming....shows how little people really understand metal. Awesome reaction yet again....

    • @nigelbattle
      @nigelbattle  Před 3 lety

      it was ART, thanks for being here :)

    • @jacobjones5269
      @jacobjones5269 Před 3 lety

      I’m sorry, that’s exactly what this is.. Taking an introspective poetic masterpiece, from one of the great rock song writers of all time, and turning it into that crap, is fucking criminal.. It’s disgusting..
      And I really like metal, too.. lol.. This is utter crap..

  • @GidgettheMidget1103
    @GidgettheMidget1103 Před rokem

    Absolutely love him and his voice is amazing. A
    very meaningful song with a singer who will bring tears to your eyes. He gave me chills!

  • @reneeaustin4839
    @reneeaustin4839 Před 2 lety +1

    I also was held in total silence when I first time. I still do every time which I listen.

  • @laurawalsh2829
    @laurawalsh2829 Před 2 lety

    The expression on your face said it all. Totally blown away. You are not alone.

  • @Debbie338
    @Debbie338 Před 3 lety

    Love your expressions and thank you for not interrupting this epic, emotional song. Your face alone did it justice.

  • @FUGGY1000
    @FUGGY1000 Před rokem

    I cry everytime I hear this song. I'm. 58 and never has a song moved me like this song.

  • @deanabennett8461
    @deanabennett8461 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh thank you for doing this! Nightwish, Disturbed and Alter Bridge are my top 3 bands!!!

    • @BOOMBiggityBam
      @BOOMBiggityBam Před 3 lety

      I'm a huge Myles fan. Mayfield Four, Slash, AB, solo. In case you haven't heard it, Disturbed has myles as a guest to sing along with David for this song and it is amazing!!!!