Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence | REACTION
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I love this young man studying and educating himself over music. Taking the time and respect to do so. Crossing cultures through music.
robinhood123454140 no u
You are a culture
@robinhood123454140 you mad?
Music the ultimate form of communication.
Ok boomer
You know he cares about the music because he ALWAYS looks up the lyrics to make sure he's hearing them correctly. Respect!
He should have looked up the lyrics before doing this reaction video. Every reaction video I have ever see the lyrics have been researched as well as the original version of the song for comparison. You say he cares because he looked up the lyrics but he was already listening to the song and getting confused by it before he looked them up. That's lazy.
@@planet_cupid1560 Nigga what?? I guess I didn't see the "reaction" in the title.. I must be so dumb or so blind.. damn.. damn.. talk about correcting other when you wrong already..
@@planet_cupid1560 u know why it's called reaction video
I'm assuming I'm just too old cause if you're into music even a little bit in any genre there's no way you haven't stumbled across this song and/or know who it is
@@planet_cupid1560 wow dude you almost literally did exactly what you typed out if you'd pay attention you'd understand that he none the less, without knowing that he couldn't understand the song to being with, still looked up the lyrics to help him understand more then showed everyone that he understood everything in his way, obvious signs of not being lazy, you have no idea what or why he didn't suit your needs but you need to chill. Don't be a POS because you're aggravated about something that has nothing to do with him.
*BRACE YOURSELF*
*It doesn't matter what your ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual preference or anything else is. This song hits everyone in the feels every time.*
Amen
You nailed it. Literally, every time, I catch the chills.
AMEN
Yes
When you're looking for hope, maybe start with a young, black man touched by the words of Simon and Garfunkel from over 50 years ago.
Thank you for this.
Music is love. Love unites.
Has it been that long??? DAMN, I feel old! LOL
Amen
I can't think of a more appropriate song for our current predicament.
This is a cover of a Simon and Garfunkel song. It's about people no longer communicating.
People have never communicated enough outside of there communities... Luckily, we now have social media to stop this! Love!
Yes please explode this comment with likes so he sees it and covers the original this cover is garbage tbh.
@@theunknownmillennial1103
When the song was originally written Internet didnt exist.
I think this can be translated to todays times in 1 of 2 ways.
1.) Face to face conversation is done. We are sometimes in the same house as someone and we are texting them or tagging them in something.
2.) We no longer listen or have meaningful conversations. We talk to talk. But when talked to it might as well be silence.
@@ghosttitangaming8177 I completely disagree. The first video was love and trying to get people to talk, this is anger because NO ONE LISTENED! That is my take at least. I love this version honestly, but appreciate the original.
@@kasper301615 Which is part of why this must be the way we talk! One Love! I try to talk to people as much as I can now! Don't be afraid of censoring your thoughts!
Simon and Garfunkels Version was a warning
Disturbes Version is the pure rage because the warning was ignored
Never thought of it that way
Overused and unoriginal
💯 agree man! Very well said
I loved listening to Simon & Garfunkel singing this as I grew up and I absolutely love listening to Disturbed singing it even more now.
@@maxwellto Funny, first time I have heard this...
Simon and Garfunkle's version: Pure Poetry.
Disturbed's version: You forgot what it meant? Let me remind you..
Man. Well said internet. David’s voice makes one understand the power of this message, regardless of Race, background, etc….. pure masterpiece.
Best analogy yet!!
@@CharleneRoozREa lot of people now have never heard of Simon and Garfunkel and think that this is the first iteration of this song. Less more know that this song was recorded while they were just chilling in the studio while recording and the manager told them that it was going on the record.
And this is the best description between the two versions I’ve EVER read. 100%
And Disturbed won a Grammy for their rendition of this Classic
Nomination not a win.
@@PrincessTrunksBriefs The fact it didn't win is so disheartening.
This is my first time hearing this version. Needless to say, I’m blown away
I love this version. I like the original but I feel he gave it the darkness this song needed.
Did not know that.
This song is dedicated to you. Its dedicated to me. It's a dedication to EVERYONE. That's why it's so powerful.
When we do not come together as a people, to share our thoughts, our feelings, our overall humanity with one another... we are left with silence. And as he says, silence like a cancer grows. Unless we set aside whatever it is that keeps us "silent", we will never create "music" together. We will never live in harmony.
The neon god is the media, technology, consumer market, ect- basically anything that SEEMS like a way to bring people together. But think about how many times you log into facebook and see posts portraying negativity amongst us, think about how many times youd rather be glued to your phone or computer rather than conversing face to face with some one... and the consumer market PUSHES for these things because they dont care if it brings people together or tears them apart- they care about one thing... and that is that you BUY BUY BUY so they become rich.
Someone else in the comments wrote that Simon and Garfunkel originally wrote this song as a warning and Disturbed brought it back in their rendition as a statement to tell us it was ignored. I agree. And I think most people deep down agree- and that's why it moves us so much.
The phrase "come together" sometimes sounds cliche but it's an EXTREMELY important. We are all brothers and sisters. We are all human.
(Sorry for the rant 🤣 I just love the message of this song and how it was covered by them)
You couldn't have Express yourself any better. Thanks for that
That was a perfect summary of this song. Absolutely perfect!
I thought it was a song referring to Hiroshima. The neon God referenced in the song is the atom bomb. Silence is death.
@@timhosler6759 Wow, it does make sense. Thank you.
@@timhosler6759 I think the real beauty in this song is that there are many ways to interpret it. It can means something different to every person that hears it.
Mission Accomplished: 55 years later S&G still have you talking about their lyrics.
And at least one moron posting the "S and G's was a warning and dirsturbed's version is a cry of rage herp a derp i have 0 originality and ignore what the creators have openly said about the songs derp derp derp" most annoying shit on these reactions
Never underestimate the power of LSD and mushrooms. Steve Jobs said as much.
To bad he didn’t understand the real meaning behind it.
This was originally made by Simon and Garfunkel in the 60's and David Draiman the singer of Disturbed redid it...to Paul Simon's surprise, he cried and said that it was made for Disturbed
Well I second that emotion.. I loved the original but draiman killed this ..my favorite cover ever done period ..one of my favorite songs period. If only people didnt just listen to it for its musical genius and understood its lyrics and heeded the warnings..then wed be getting somewhere ..
Never in my life I would ever say a heavy metal singer's voice sounds so beautiful and dark.
Mad props for David Draiman, you sound like an angel in this song.
Bobman9420 He's classically trained in opera.
Bobman9420 metal singers can sing. Dave is classically trained. You can hear it in the arrangement. He genius
and the devil. 😂
pinched this from somewhere else. God : David. Would you like the voice of an angel or a demon? Davis: Yes please.
I agree, he absolutely sounds like an angel
Paul Simon made a statement that he had trouble concentrating while playing his guitar and writing music because of distractions. He stated that the world was obsessed with TV (neon god they made) and the world was constantly changing for the worse. He said that he would cut the lights out in his room but a street light would shine in and there would be no darkness. He mentioned in an interview that he would go to his bathroom, turn the lights off and turn on the faucet water to drown out any other sounds around him. He stated that it was his relaxation place to sing and play guitar in the dark. He said that he would say, hello darkness my old friend, every time he cut the lights out. He also mentions that little things about that bathroom was referenced in a diffrent way in the song. He said that the water running sounded like rain and that the tile had a cobblestone fill to it. He also said that the bathroom echoed when he played guitar and sung. He mentioned that his parents would not listen to him and paid him no attention. They would watch TV and would ignore one another including him. He stated in an interview that he wrote the song at 21 and it was a reflection on his inability to concentrate due to a changing world and his loneliness.
I didn't know all of that. That is so sad. Thank you for the information.
Didn't he say that he had the original idea for the song when he had a dream in which he saw a giant crowd of people worshiping a neon sign or something?
Not sure on that, but it wouldn't surprise me. I do know he was living at home, fresh out of college and was working in his first job in music. He worked for a company who took other writers songs and sold them to record labels. He stated that that part of they lyrics to sound of silence was about these songs. That basically people wrote these songs and record companies would not want them or either put it with the wrong melody and it sucked so bad no one cared to listen to it. Simon had a really complex mind.
TIL, and I'm in my 40s. Huh.
This is exactly right. I wrote a comment on another thread and said the same before I read yours. Amazing how it's not a complicated story. It is just amazing how we are still doing this.
When Paul Simon heard this he cried tears of joy at how beautifully david draiman sang it
He wrote him a letter after the Conan performance.
No surprise, Draiman goes through his entire scale, every skill, every trick, and it's MARVELOUS.
Hell.... I cry at how beautifully David Draiman sang it (but honestly, don't we all?)!
He even put a link to it on Facebook saying it was the most beautiful cover of his song he ever herd
No surprise. The first time I heard this I was floored and speechless. I guess appropriately.
It is dedicated to Humanity as a whole!
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power,there will be peace!" Jimi Hendrix
Never head this from anyone but me, by far my favorite quote of all time
This song needs to be blasted on loud speakers for all the human race to hear during these protest. Humans need to begin by being humans to one another!!
God bless your lines .Because Religions the topic of all wars🤧and these lyrics deal faith.I mean we still take Gods place by judgying and asking respect whend Gods work.Do you agree?
amen.
That's something I could get behind
Actual facts
@@jeanmarienadal7268 yes I agree.. tbh that is one thing I have worked on most lately aside from not taking our Lords name in vain, I try to no longer judge people. And I am one of the least judgemental people I know sadly .. but I still want to not judge anyone for any action. Because i have done worse in most cases so how can i.. love you ..may God bless you in ways we cant fathom!❤
We all need to take a moment and appreciate David Draiman's voice and what he did for this cover. Gives you straight up chills
dave mullin God trembles when that man puts lungs to mic
One of the greatest voices in music...in my humble opinion
Absolutely! His voice has a crazy range, I live how much control he can have, and his other songs prove it
It proves that through all the screaming the man can sing when he wants to
dave mullin it’s such a strong powerful voice.
I am a 64 year old white man, and I must say I like your style. Keep on doing what you are doing. Well done young man!
Right behind you man! We are the coolest generation ever😎
I so agree and he brings a smile to my face
This 44 year old concurs!
jlivings2010 54 here. I agree.
This 36yr old agrees 😁😋🖤
I cried the first time I heard Disturbed sing this Simon and Garfunkle song. It grabbed ahold of my soul.
The metal world is where you will find some of the most talented musicians that walk the earth.
Honestly! People don’t understand the talent that it takes to make it in the metal scene
A fair point. I would also say it has some of the worst. The guys who know nothing but power chords, can't sing to save their lives, and just murder a drum set. I suppose the same can be said of most genres though.
Yup...I listened to Marilyn Manson -standing at the edge of the world...this past weekend and MAN did the song moved me...EPIC🔥🔥🔥
@@henry1395 man that you fear was one for me
Smartphones didn’t exist when this song was written, but Simon and Garfunkle saw the future the world was heading for. Crazy how 54 years after a song was written, it can have even more relevance than when it was originally released.
And now the majority of people experiencing these videos are doing so on smartphones... so ironic, amazing.
Art is eternal because it speaks to something in each of us and will always be relevant. The old literature and novels were considered great because the way they laid bare the human soul in all it's flaws and beauty. This song will never lose its power. It will be relevant forever.
Friend screamed for he died and disturbed sound of death. RIP band member
I was 8 years old when Simon and Garfunkle came out with this and you are so very right, Tattooed Gamer!
It was written by Paul Simon, not Art Garfunkel.
Disturbed's version gives me chills everytime I hear it. David's voice is amazing.
The live performance on Conan O'Brien was one for the ages, literally. Check it out if you haven't already.
@@NeverAStraightAnswer I think that was the first version I saw of this. I agree that it was amazing.
Makes my hair stand up.
Imagine hearing this in a horror movie. *chills*
Agreed I love the original but Davids version is amazing
Mad respect for not sticking to one genre. Music is so much more than a dope beat. Thanks for being a leader. I'm young, too. But, I had the opportunity to learn about music from many generations ago. Most people our age have never had the blessing.
The song was originally wrote 50 years ago. I was 16 when it came out. This version by Disturbed is my favorite.
Mine Too.! 👍😊👍.. I love S & G's version "the original" but DISTURBED, OMG I can not listen to any other cover by anyone else. I'm absolutely hooked on this one ever since the day they Released it. 😊❤👍💋😍
This was my favorite S&G song. When I heard the cover by Disturbed I fell in love! The power spoke to my heart!
I don't usually like covers, but this one is awesome!
Hands down this version is the best. Blew the S&G version out the water.
I swear to god, man.... you give me hope for our future. You are paving the way, showing ppl how we truely bridge the gaps between our cultural differences. You are fearless and honest. No joke. I can't think of a better way for different cultures to get to know eachother better than listening to eachothers music. And when ppl finally understand eachother, their isnt anything to be afraid of anymore. So thank you bro. You're a genius.
Well said. 👍
That was one of the best comments I ever read.
Thanks guys. I'm just calling it like it is. This guy.... I swear. I've never seen anyone so enthusiastic about learning more about his brother across the street. I pray one day we can all be as thrilled as this man to know eachother and embrace eachothers differences and strive to understand one another. Cause at the end of the day, we are all here together sharing 1 world. It's getting smaller and smaller with every passing year. And as our worlds get closer and closer to eachother, I pray that we can look across at eachother without fear or hatred or malice and understand that we are one family.
I yield back my time.
I agree so true he doesn’t just listen he analyzes to understand in order to appreciate
Um what?
Just found this may help explain some: Garfunkel once summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."
My man! That about sums up what I was thinking! Thank you so much.
Thanks i been u trying to explan this to my family but u simple file it
Simon and Garfunkel are creative legends
Mary Hamrick love it
I cant like this comment past its 69 threshold im sorry
This is by far the most significant reaction you have ever done. Our world is living testament to this song. We are so far apart as humans that we cannot hear each other. We will destroy humanity.
Chadwick Boseman died tonight and I needed something cathartic so I listened to this song, easily one of my favorites of all time. I then found an absolute treasure trove of videos of people reacting to the first time they've heard it. Really made me value the song even more. Then I get to you. Literally no clue who you are. I watch you listen to, study, and appreciate this work of art. Mind you this is the 8th time I've heard this song tonight alone...But I watch you and can't help appreciate the shit out of you. Breathing new life, asking questions, trying to deepen your own appreciation. You obviously liked the song but didn't just leave it there. More people need to be like you, man.
Well said
My guy is a genuine person. He's worth a follow if you didn't already 4 months ago
I love this dude. I like his appreciation of music and his openness to listen to all genres and learn more. When I’m having a bad day, I come to CZcams and watch Shaq be his genuine self, even when he’s confused AF. Love it.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Damn it’s been a year already?
Shaq: listens to eminem and catches most bars
Also Shaq: listens to one of the most slowest songs ever,
"I gotta get up the lyrics"
😂😂😂
Yeah i noticed that to :D
Eminem: *Dannn dan dan. Dannn dan dan. Dannn dan dan. Dannn dan dan. Jesus back...*
Simon and Garfunkel:
*People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence*
I don't depreciate Em, don't get me wrong, but he mostly says WHAT HE THINK OF - stright forward. Meanwhile S&G used metaphore after metaphore. You have to REALLY *listen to* this song to grab it's meaning. Not only HEAR it. 🥰
Its amazing how that works
Because unlike most rap these rock anthem songs or songs that have deep meaning you need the lyrics to fully see and grasp the message. It's not like just do a song and just saying here do this or don't do that. It's written like a story you need to fully understand what's being said to get the whole story.
“This song is pure genius” just think about it it was released in 1964
Was meant for today's generation though
The song is genius sung by Simon & Garfunkel but this version is SHIT..!
I wonder if Paul Simon was let down by every song he wrote after this.
It was meant for every generation.
@@LJW55 Paul Simon himself likes it so...
you are correct , it was a dedication to someone , everyone of us on this earth . We did not get the first warning . we need to listen close too this one
Man. EVERY time I hear Disturbed's cover of this song, I nearly tear up because of how beautifull & powerful the vocals are.
You say this was pure genius, I think the original version by Simon and Garfunkel was pure genius. Disturbed took an amazing song and gave it life, they made it into a completely different kinds mind fk. Disturbed just gave one of the greatest songs ever written a whole new life and a new meaning
That's the beauty of art though. What means something to someone can mean something else to others. My favorite alternate take on a song is Boys In The Hood by Dynamite Hack. They re-do it in the most posh upper class white tone they can muster.
As you said. They gave an old song life. I would add not just life but they gave it a soul. Things more relevant to today. I read in a diff comment the original was a warning and this was more like rage for not heading the warning
... breathtaking, moves me to tears every single time I hear. This arrangement touches the soul and lays bare the emptiness of the time we live in. Love
Puddles the Clown does a terrific rendition.
@@blyonss61 I like Puddles version, he has a unique voice. But in my opinion it is nowhere near as good as this or the original
When Disturbed first formed record companies told them they were crap. They told David Draiman he couldnt sing and to give up now.
See how that worked out for them? Disturbed are a 4 Platinum winning band. 😂
Record companies are always on the lookout for another Beiber or another Swift.
Its us that appreciate the rock musician, not the record companies. Its us that drives them.
Keep listening to metal.
Also, support your local bands.
You nailed it.
Support ya local bands. Wie need no more Pop, no more fucked up bad produced three chords music. That's the dead of our society. We need handmade music, that transports feelings.
Metal forever
Definately! I wrote a song that highlights this kind of thing. I haven't shared it yet though as it has been in it's unfinished stage for years. One day hopefully :)
@@scottspaldingofficial do it. Iam curious.
@@dragonscale2570 You know what? Why not! It is quite rough, an unfinished project but who knows when I'll get the chance to finish it so I am in the process of uploading it.
It is called 'Swinging Through Tree's'
My 72 year old Mother (who was very British) heard this song . It brought her to tears. Literally.. She listened to it almost daily until the day she peacefully passed away. She loved it. I played her other Disturbed tunes, I don't think I ever convinced her it was same band 😆
"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made" Don't let the media, or anything else, keep you from being open minded.
1963- two Jewish kids write a song
Some time later- another Jewish kid makes it famous again
Mazel Tov!
I’d go to services daily if David was the cantor/rabbi at my synagogue 👌🏻
@@ZkyHi And you would have loads of heathen women convert to Judaism
I had no idea Draiman was Jewish. That's interesting.
and what exactly them being jewish brings to the conversation? apart from being divisive, and elitist? they were great artists... perid, nothing else matters, not their nationality, ther sexuality, their religion... go sit in a corner and think about your priorities
S&G are brilliant writers and Disturbed did an amazing remake. Did this ole lady's heart good to see your curiosity and to look up the lyrics and try to understand them. Thank you for broadening your horizons. Knowledge is power.
I've never heard of Disturbed until now. He managed to make me love this version more than the original. It is truly a timeless song, even more, meaningful today than when it was written. Blown away.
"Talking without speaking" as the deeper meaning of people talking about things that are so frivolous, nothing real or deep or connective with anotjer, just superficial things. And "hearing without listening" as the deeper meaning of...even when someone "does" say something of meaning, trying to connect to something real, no one 'hears' them and what they are really saying. They hear the words and react without feeling what the person really meant. For instance when someone is getting bullied and feeling so alone...so many of them reach out, but no one really hears them, then after they have passed on, realize all the times the person tried reaching out to them and no one really heard what they were trying to say. Most people live on the surface of existence, not really "connecting" to anything or anyone around them. That is a huge way that technology has hurt our society. We are too in our phones. We need to put them down and make real human connection with each other. THAT is what makes this life worth living. At the end of our life...it will be the ONLY thing that matters...our connections with the people in our lives. Too many dont realize that until faced with it. There is NOTHING in this world that can bring more joy than a deeply honest connection to another living soul or souls. You know how when a room is so quiet that it actually makes a white noise kind of sound in your head...that is the sound of silence. When nothing is real and connecting to our souls...that sound is deafening.
This is a beautiful cover. Disturbed has done this perfectly.
Of course! I mean, it got Paul Simon's seal of approval! :)
True,I'm a metal fan & refused to listen to it out of "principle" at 1st but it was done so well i couldn't help but come to love it.
David Draiman, the singer for Disturbed, was actually reached out to by Paul Simon, who said that their version was his favorite cover of the song.
I usually dislike covers by anyone because nothing is as good as the original but disturbed did a phenomenal job on this one
@@Trevor21230 David has also stated the way they did this song was the way he was trained to sing and he did something like 16 takes after they had been working all day before he was satisfied because the message is so powerful and relevant to the world today.
For me, this song is about what happens when we are disconnected from each other - we lose the ability to truly hear each other and get caught up in chasing 'neon gods' of artificiality. Simon and Garfunkel's version always felt more wistful and melancholy (you should hear it, if only to know the source material, plus they were awesome). But I love the raw power of Disturbed's version, you can feel the emotions.
Garfunkel once summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."
Songwriter(s): Paul Simon
You're right it IS pure genius. It was pure genius when it was written and sung over 50 years ago. A sad, melancholy warning then. A stronger, angrier warning now. Will we heed the warning and listen now or will we perish from our own destruction?
It was dedicated to a generation who were losing themselves. Distubed brought it to the times when we quit communicating with each other,
LittleLady00 nope
People are communicating more than ever now so that doesn't really add up...
No they are not......we're just typing responses like we are doing here. This is about talking....face to face...listening...hearing....reacting......connecting....... We've lost that skill. Now we just shout at each other, calling each other names, yelling in sentences....f this, f that, f you, f that. We're taking a slippery slope down, not up.
Garfunkel once summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly internationally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."
J S Yes we are people talking without speaking. We can all be in a room together, but words would lack. It would all just be silent, we would be on our phones communicating.
He's so impressed early in the song I just couldn't wait to see his face at the end.
It was written in 1963 from a dream Paul Simon had about the future,I say them in concert back then and the words are just as true today as they were then,beautifully done by disturbed 😁
I love your reaction. To me this song is so powerful. It's about all of us censoring ourselves and about hearing but not listening. Not speaking truth. Silence like a cancer grows. Surrounded but thousands of people but alone. Gives me courage to break the silence and connect with others. To truly listen. To reach out.
Makes my hair stand up everytime I hear it.. even 5 times in a row still get the shivers... That performance is magnificent
And in the live version that he did on conan, he was sick, but still did an amazing job!
Only guy I know who can sing like a angel and demon in the same song and pull it off.
Zeb Addison Corey Taylor can
Robert Plant
Bruce Dickinson
Ronnie James Dio
Chester Bennigton aswell
@Meredith Grubb I just thought of Corey Taylor as I read that as well.😊
Paul Simon wrote this when he was around 22 years old back in 1963-1964
Simon and Garfunkel served this as a warning well over 50 years ago. This version is delivered with the rage for not listening to the warning. I never understood and actually FELT this song until this version came out. I cry everytime.
Neon God. People worshiping technology, becoming increasingly disconnected from each other. Which is crazy when you consider the song was written in the 60's, and today it's more relevant than ever. People with their faces in their cell phones, tweeting and facebooking instead of actually talking to each other.
Sounds of Silence, bro. Silence between us. See it happen every day.
@John Nicodemus "The original was a warning that largely went unheeded". Exactly, people were ignoring each other then, and has exponentially grown since then, people hearing without listening. This song was more prophetic than Simon and Garfunkel could have ever imagined, yet in a way, they saw it coming.
George Orwell tried to warn of this in his book “1984”, and he was long before Simon & Garfunkle. They said then that when the government took all our privacy and freedom it wouldn’t be forced on us, it would be something we embraced and thought we couldn’t live without: that’s our modern technologies! How many people do you know that allow themselves to be without their smartphone?
I go to my coffee break at work, one old guy listening to the news on the radio.... four 20'ish year olds staring in to their phones, each giggling to themselves. No one talking, so I may as well just put my mp3 earplugs in....
What a sad disconnected world.
That fear went unfounded. Still a good song though. You all THINK people don’t talk to each other much in today’s day and age simply because you are looking for the excuse to say it without actually looking for the evidence to support the opposite. There is no problem with people interacting with each other despite how much you wish to cling to that misinformation.
@@wowitsfrostygames155 Glad to see this comment. There's nothing new or prophetic about complaining about the way technology is changing the world. It's as old as technology. I'm sure 10000 years ago there were some old codgers grousing that they people didn't talk to each other as much as they did now that they have crops to tend.
Interesting Reaction channel.
This guy is quite humorous and real, a sense of forgotten honesty about him.
Is it just me?
Best reactor imo
No
No I felt it too
All his reactions are like this, very honest even on 'politically incorrect' songs
I love him
God: Do you want the voice of an angel or the voice of Satan?
David: Yes.
Remember that Satan IS an archangel.
@@kratosGOW my brain just fried in 0.20 sec
@@kratosGOW I was just about to say the same but his name is NOT Satan. HIS name is Lucifer.
@@mattm402
He has many names, but sure.
@@kratosGOW Yep.
Man you're the first person I've seen who really pulls the words apart to understand what S&G were trying to say.
The part about the original that'll freak you out : this was back in the seventies, the internet and smart phone didnt exist yet. So it is kinda prophetic when you think about it.
Prophetic? Naa, humans just rarely learn from the past. What was true then is still true now. Lesson learned: 0
60s not 70s my guy.
Time travel confirmed
Prophetic is accurate, the lyrics are based on a dream one of them had and couldn’t understand
Then, they were warning about television, in very much a 1984 way; which is even more relevant today. People seeing and hearing without listening and looking for themselves. NOW, it's a condemnation for cell phones; the neon God we've made, how people keep their heads bowed and locked to it..... praying to their new neon God
5:08 Shaq: "Bro. Ya'll ain't fidden to tell me this ain't dedicated to nobody bro."
Oh, it's dedicated to someone braddah. You can believe dat.
It's dedicated to everyone.
That's exactly what I came to comment
@Andrew Stack But you understood it perfectly, right? Hahaha
casualguy393 Absolutely! Apparently people need to meditate on "THIRD EYE BLIND", perhaps then they would get it! ✌
Yep...its dedicated to....us. If you heard this song... It's for you, lol.
Litterally.. Dedicated to Humanity
The real secret is that this song is meant for all people in the hopes we can live in a world whre world we can stand together as one despite any of our differences and create a planetary change where our unique skills can create harmony even if we cant understand each other with language. Lets all please learn this in the worst of times 2021.
Unfortunately TFG has divided us almost beyond help😞
We can all do better. Be better.
DISTURBED's David Draiman, fucken incredible it moves my soul
The song was dedicated to the human race.
Yes!
It was never dedicated to a single person, it was a message to us all.
I still can’t believe I heard this live. I will never forget this experience
Dude for real, maybe one of the best reactions to this song EVER! You're right, it's deep as hell.
The Simon and Garfunkel version is very mellow but just as powerful. Paul Simon, after he heard their version, wrote to them to say how much he loved their version. High praise indeed.
I don't know about that. The original sounds like a fairly upbeat folk song to me. I never thought the way Simon and Garfunkel sang the song fit the lyrics at all. I much prefer the Disturbed version.
Simon and Garfunkel’s original version is a folk song, which was their style and more suited to the times. I grew up listening to the original and I like Simone and Garfunkel and their version but I always felt something was missing. Disturbed’s cover found that something and I, personally prefer it over the original version. When I first heard Disturbed’s cover of the song I did not know who they were as I am not a heavy metal fan but I loved it! Even though I have read many different explanations of the lyrics, and heard different covers, Disturbed’s cover of this song will mean and affect something different in everyone based on their life experiences. It is that powerful. My all time favourite version without a doubt.
I feel like the mismatched lyrics and style of the original makes it hit home harder when you actually pay attention to the lyrics
JoAnna Black The lyrics are the same in both. The lyrics are not mismatched if one understands them. Although there is some changes between the 2 versions the basic melody is the same. Disturbed’s version is more powerful because of how it is done, which is why it is affecting people the way it is. The original is less demanding. More mellow. Beautiful but not as powerful as the new version. The new version makes one feel the music and the words. Make one want to hear the words and see the music. Not sure if that makes any sense or not. Lol
I'm talking about the stylistic difference. Folk that is more upbeat vs this heavy handed dramatic version. I like the folk version better because the feeling of the music and the lyrics doesn't match.
freaking chills...one of the single greatest vocal performances of all time.
Facts. Anytime I hear this version it sounds new in my ear all over again
He topped this studio performance live on Conan O'Brien. I've watched it literally over a hundred times and it's one of the single greatest human performances I've ever had the privilege of witnessing.
NeverAStraightAnswer facts. He’s got a background in opera. There’s no other way this could have been performed live and been even more impactful than a well produced music video.
After David performed this live in front of Paul Simon, Simon told him, “It’s not my song anymore. It’s yours.” David actually broke down in tears.
Simon wrote the lyrics to this song in his bathroom in about 5 minutes. He had put the water on and just concentrated on the sound of the water and this song was born.
This song is dedicated to humanity.
Loved your reaction, because it was a truly honest reaction, and the story behind this song simplified, is that humans are slowly slipping away from what should be important, which is love one another, speak truth, listen for messages, and if you have a song in your heart, no matter what the content, you must share it!!!!! This is a beautiful cover, and thank you for your reaction X0
Now all we need is Jinjer - Pisces (live session). Lets go guys you know he's gonna lose his mind reacting to that.
Yea he has to react to this
Lol you trying to give him a heart attack? 🤔
😂😂😂he'll probably react the same way Preston did for KTF 😂😂😂👍👍👍
My man has to react to this song. Let's make it happen!
Pisces sucks... Words Of Wisdom
This guy really gives it all to his reaction. He's not just simply "reacting", he goes through the journey with the song he listens. Amazing.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Stunning.
I always liked the original. But i first heard this version in 2016 - it totally blew me away. Still hits my emotions every time I listen to it!
Same. My body doesn't know how to react. Chills. Tears. Tears. Chills.
Every time
I love that you try to understand the lyrics and message. Great reaction! Thanks
S&G left their legacy...I will always love this song
In it’s debut, it was written about television. Today it reflects cell phones. 50 years have passed since it was written. This is the hallmark of a truly gifted songwriter as it continues to be relevant with the passing of time.
It's hauntingly beautiful 💫
You should look up disturbed sound of silence. In the Conan O'Brien show. He did it live and it was amazing!
Yes! Please please please. It's the best ever.
he was sick that day too. amazing performance.
YES!
Yes I agree it's amazing!!
Yo FR I’ve watched that about a thousand times 🔥
Brah’
Ive listend to this sone, and watched reactions. Many, many times.
You, have been the most intelligent one who’s done this yet.
You HEAR it. good job sir 👍🤙
This is Simon and Garfunkel remade with their blessing. It is the angry version after the original song's warning has been ignored.
This is being called, "the Greatest Cover"`of ll time.
I put Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt over this easily
zakattk001 completely agree that song makes me cry every time
Jimi Hendrix's cover of Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower
Nirvana's Cover of David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World
Also Kilswitch Engage's cover of Dio's Holy Diver
@@zakattk001 this is the greatest cover I've ever heard bar none
Yep it’s right there with Johnny cash hurt
Tool - schism do it my guy you won't regret it!!! Smash the like so we can see it happen!!!
He'd have a ball with the lyrics
I agree. if he hasnt tried Tool out yet, hes in for an experience. Schism is a pretty good start
I love that song and I’m not a metal guy. Heard it by accident and loved it since
46 and 2 my guy
Tool is overrated as hell dude
This song is dedicated to the entire world.
Originally Simon & Garfunkel did the song they just worked together really quick and then actually put it under the names of peanut butter and jelly. A radio station got a hold of the song and had played it and it got really popular so they re-recorded song which was used in the movie The Graduate. And Disturbed did the cover as a representation of a how we don't communicate anymore in the human race because we're so into technology
the original from Simon and Garfunkel is one of my fav songs of all time , and i feel this cover is one of the best covers to any songs ever
xcross20 I hope he does react to the original.
I agree. I put it in a tie with NIN's Hurt by Johnny Cash.
@@WWII_buff that song is awesome too, it get on my feelings cuz I'm a wrestling fan and when Eddie guerrero pass away that's the song they play on his video tribute sad but awesome
"Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning... Disturbed's version is rage because the warning was ignored." ~ Random comment on another video
Yeah, it has been posted 10000 times already. STFU
@@timothytim1053 Simon and Garfunkel's version with a warning about people like you. Disturbs version is Rage because you still breathe and your heart still Beats. STFU
@@James-yl6zm lmaoooooo, edgy. Fukkn homeowner
@@timothytim1053 Don't be a bitch
@@James-yl6zm hoooooooooooooooly shit that was the cringiest thing ive ever read, congrats.
It is such an honor and a pleasure to watch Shaq expand his musical catalog in such a raw and open minded way. I am a Shaq stan!! Anytime I see a video of his pop up I watch. Because he's bringing authentic realness to all his reactions and I have so much respect for that.
His voice always gives me goosebumps love it🖤
I appreciate you so much for paying attention to the lyrics and looking them up sometimes to fully understand
you know he is all about those barz, man
When the original musicians behind the song praise your version, you know you've done well.
Paul simon even cried at how beautifully david draiman sang it
Paul Simon himself said that this is the was supposed to be sung
This song is profound. Love this guy and his reactions
no lie, this is the best reaction I've heard to these lyrics lmao yo. good natural reaction
Please do the original too! It's a whole different vibe! (simon and garfunkel)
Tanz Loid 100% agree
I hope Shaq talked to his momma or an older relative about The Sound Of Silence because it means different things to different generation.
Recently found you, I think this is my favorite video of yours by far.
This is one of those songs that gives you shivers and tears and you’re moved every time. I appreciate your dissection of it and willingness to learn about the origin and meanings. Love it. Rock on dude!
First heard this years ago but it still gives me chills to this day.
The original is great but this is surely one of the best songs ever recorded.
"...the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls, and tenement halls..." my favorite Paul Simon lyrics.
My favorite as well.....
Me too. Always seems to be overlooked.
5:08 he paused it right before liftoff
He has no idea what's coming.
Was thinking the same thing. Buckle up Shaq
Noticed that too 😂
Exactly
Tbh this was better than Simon and Garfunkel’s original
David sang it beautifully
Yeah, even Paul Simon said that
This song was written in response to the JFK assasination and was about people not being able to communicate emotionally with each other. It was amazing in its original form by Simon and Garfunkel. David Draiman of Disturbed made it it his own in this beautiful cover but did it with so much respect. Such an awesome song with so much meaning and it will be forever timeless. I'm glad you got to experience the power of this song and I wish more people could as well! Songs like this could change alot of people's lives and outlooks. Too bad most music these days has little to no meaning.
I was reminded by your comment of a song by Steve Taylor (Christian artist) with the lyric, "If your music's saying nothing/Save it for the dentist's chair!" The song is called You've Been Bought, from Taylor's album On The Fritz.