First Time Hearing | Disturbed 'The Sound Of Silence' (Reaction)
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2023
- In this video, I'm reacting to Disturbed's new single 'The Sound of Silence' for the first time. This is my reaction to the song and I'll give you my thoughts on it.
If you're a first time listener to Disturbed, then this is the reaction video for you! In this video, I give you my thoughts on Disturbed's new song 'The Sound of Silence' after hearing it for the first time. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know what you think of the song, and whether or not you agree with my reaction!
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It kinda broke my heart when you said "the original version" when us old generations know this was an ultimate classic by Simon and Garfunkle
BUT I have to add that I am à big fan of Disturbed and I am very, very proud of their cover!!
I know exactly how you feel 😆
Yep, me too 😫
Never liked the original but love Disturbed and their version but yes you are correct on the original artists
Lynn, as a very old man music aficionado I have to agree with you when you called out Mugnify, as this being the original. But, and this is a very Big But, when Disturbed released their Epic Version of Simon and Garfunkle's classic social commentary '60's song it was Paul Simon himself that came out and admitted they had produced a Really Exceptional Heavy Metal Rendition of what was an acoustically performed song. Paul was really blown away by David Drainman's powerful vocals and the depth of the instrumental arrangement.
He was classically trained. Simon said this was the best cover he heard. Simon said the people in the 60's wasn't ready for what was coming. He told Disturbed it was his song now.
No, No, you are tragically misinformed. David was NOT classically trained. He was trained as a Cantor in his Jewish high school (who agreed with him that they should part ways), NOT a seminary, and singing cantor is NOT classical. Cantor is singing a prayer. Classical is a genre written in Europe around 1750 to 1830 whereas cantors officially started in the 7th century. (although singing prayers was something very ancient for jews)
I believe he blew up the rabbis car 🤣
Absolutely facts! Disturbed is so talented and brings us into the voice, song, and video. Stunning
This is a cover from a song from the ‘60s. Originally done by Simon and Garfunkel. It is also a great version
Simon actually stated that he prefers this version over the original. Really stellar work by Disturbed.
@Biggs that's awesome. But not the point... this is NOT the Original!
Better than original to be honest
Paul Simon wrote it and says this is his favorite cover of it. Disturbed caught a lot of grief for doing this cover because it is a hard rock band. This performance is one of the most powerful versions of the song out there. If you listen to the Simon and Garfunkel original and then this one even though they are word for word the same, they are very different interpretations.
I've heard thoughts that you need to think of Simon and Garfunkel's original as the warning. And this version as a really angry, you were warned but no one listened. I love that actually.
I don’t care how many times I hear this version of this song, the hair stands up on my arms. The lyrics were always thought provoking, but what he did with this made you feel every bit of it.
Agree 💯
To me, Simon and Garfunkel's original song was like a gentle admonition for people to come together and not let ourselves be cut off or divided from one another by technology and differing views. Disturb's remake was more like an urgent wake up call that we're fast approaching the point of no return.
Well said. I like this version much more because that's how I feel about the current times.
Right On !!!
I kind of felt Disturbs cover was less urgent wake-up call and more 'Look, idiots! It's happened! What Simon and Garfunkle warned us about is happening, right now!' Less wake up and more told you so, but that's just me. Either way an amazing song and an even more incredible cover.
True but small matter of it’s disturbed not disturbs 😊
I see this version as a wake up call for everyone to look up from their phones (neon lights) and experience the world as one. 🦋💖
You don’t just listen to this, you experience it…. It’s a work of art, a masterpiece, it infiltrated your soul.
It certainly does, goosebumps every time!
So right. You said it perfectly!!!!!🩵🩷🩷
So true.
@@StonesOfThePast isn’t that the most beautiful, powerful and soul stirring rendition of that song? I played it for my husband before he passed and I glanced over and he was crying and said “thank you for that.”
This is most definitely a song you feel in the depths of your soul. Just reading the lyrics gives me goosebumps.
I've seen other reactions where people have legit cried during and after watching this music video. According to Dave Draiman (lead singer), the original idea was for Disturbed to make it all huge and angry like they usually do, but their guitarist suggested doing the opposite, and it paid off in a BIG way. People like to say Simon and Garfunkel (original singers back in the 60s) made this song as a warning, and Disturbed's version is in anger that the warning wasn't heeded.
And the Pentatonix cover has the hope that it will yet be heeded.
This song reaches in and grabs your soul.
Preach!
Love your explanation
I grew up listening to Simon and Garfunkel singing this. Disturbed took their song and made it a religious experience. His voice reaches inside of you and makes you listen and feel and be immersed within the song itself. There are not many other songs that can do this
This song was played at my fathers funeral 6 years ago. He was a gentle soul suffering from schizofrenia and I loved him so much. Somehowe I feel this song paints a picture of what his life was like after becoming sick and beeing alone with his thoughts…However, its a beautyful song and cover! Love to you all! /J
This is, by far, one of the deepest version of the song I've ever heard. The singer digs from deep down, almost painfully, to make the lyrics resonate! There's no way that you are going to ignore the message! It seems to be somewhat of a challenge (throwing down the gauntlet, as it were) for people to learn to communicate.
The imagery of the instruments on one side of the river and the lyrics and people on the other is intense. For the music to happen, the river must be crossed by both to come together and make the song.
COMMUNICATION!
Excellent interpretation.
I dig it, Jacqueline, the rendition is truly "Disturbed" czcams.com/video/QcgBgnTknDM/video.html
David Draiman's voice is so unique. Before he got into Heavy Metal as a singer, he was training to be a Cantor and had thoughts of being a Rabbi. That is how he is able to use his voice and vocal cords the way he does. He was also classically trained. Simon and Garfunkle love this version of The Sound of Silence. Their version was the "warning" to us all, and Disturbed's version is the anger that people didn't listen to it.
I think that because of the variation in the ways he learned to sing and was trained, that he is able to communicate so many shades and intensities with his voice. That and that he has such emotional depth. It's what allows this piece to be so powerful. The long slow crescendo from beginning to end carries it along perfectly.
I'm incapable of listening to this without crying. It gets me every time.
No, you are tragically misinformed. David was NOT classically trained.
This is a cover of a song written by Paul Simon and originally recorded by Paul Simon with his singing partner Art Garfunkel. in 1966. Paul Simon was one of the most prolific poets of the 60s and 70s. Most of his work puts the human condition on display.
Yes.
He's actually a heavy metal singer... Screams for a living... But is classically trained as a cantor... Phenomenal voice ❤️
Davids vocal is fantastic. The fact the viideo was done in black and white just adds to the mood.
This song is about people not communicating as much as they used to. And this was the 60s. (Edit: When Simon and Garfunkel did it) It is especially true today.
Interesting take, seems to me like people are communicating too much, oversharing and simultaneously have lost the ability to talk with each other...everyone just seems to be talking at others.
@@sirshade222
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
@@sirshade222 To an extent you are correct. But, people aren't communicating now. They are Talking without Speaking (text, social media) and they are hearing without listening (reading text, social media, signage etc....) People are talking AT each other and hearing what they want to hear instead of really listening. That is not communicating.
Cmdr, my military teaching taught me that "communication" or the "lack of communication" is at the core of every problem that ever was or shall be. Kind of like the wisdom of King Soloman. Wiser than anyone ever was or will be;
Simon revealed that the original piece was actually about his friend from Columbia University, who's vision blurred while watching a baseball game. He was misdiagnosed and his optic nerve slowly lost function completely. He then left the university all depressed, and Paul Simon willed him back to school, promising to be his guide around campus, and adopted the nickname "darkness" by his blind friend. The way the blind friend greeted Simon was by saying "Hello, darkness, my old friend"
Best cover of this song EVERRRRR! Hands down. Even Simon (original artist Simon & Garfunkel) stated that this song belonged to him, David, now.
FALSE. Paul Simon shared it on his social media but HE DID NOT tell Disturbed it's their song now. This is a MYTH circulating CZcams, regurgitated by people who don't know how to Google. These people are conflating this song with 'Hurt' in which the original singer DID tell Johnny Cash that it's his song now.
Let this myth die now.
@cookeymonster83 something I read on line years ago. Now I know not everything one reads is true but damn...chill
Next time I'll do a deep dive & research...check. double check...triple check & make sure it's notarized 😂
Daaayyyuuummmm
Goosebumps every time I hear this. Amazing voice and very powerful message we should heed . 💜
Me too. When I first saw the video, I was not expecting what I heard from a guy with those rings (nothing against them). And when the video ended (minus those rotten ads Vimeo stuck in later) I just sat with my mouth hanging open, stunned. I played it at least 5 times in a row just to make sure what I was hearing. I still go back to watch/listen a couple times month.
Yes, me too! Every time. I like to see people's first reaction to this song. I want to hear it on a good sound system, where you could really feel it.
And when his tones change, do that also, lol
Goosebumps for sure! My favorite cover of this song.
Every single time.
I am a child of the 60s, so this song is very familiar to me. In fact, I still have may original album. I was really impressed when I heard this version.
I have the Albun too. I also have the 45 record. WOW, Dating myself! LOL✌
Not the original. The writers and original singers Simon and Garfunkel. This is by far my favorite. I to was around when it was first released. Late 60s
@@tinapatterson5022 ☮ 🤟
same...
I love Simon and Garfunkel, and I never would have thought anyone else could touch this song. But this version gives me chills.
Growing up in the 70s, I heard the original a lot, and never really cared for it. The first time I heard Disturbed’s cover, it absolutely grabbed me. It doesn’t matter how many times I hear it, it moves me every single time. And Draiman’s voice is absolutely incredible.
Sorry you missed the message the first time. Same message. The song is a warning
Please do the live version of this song too ❤️
The Conan One?
@@MugnifyRTS yessss
The Conan one is way better. But this one is definitely amazing.
@@MugnifyRTS you MUST listen to the live version that also features Myles Kennedy (the lead singer of Alter Bridge -- IMO the best high-tenor rock singer alive) singing harmony. It is FIRE. Dave Draiman, the best bass rock voice, with the best tenor voice... I could listen to it 1000 times and never lose the awe it makes me feel. Here it is:
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Saw Disturbed in concert and they played this song! I got teary eyed! Hearing it live was so moving!
David was classically trained to be a cantor for his religion ...his voice is AMAZING !!
David draiman is one of the best singers I've ever heard in my entire life he can go from soft to hard in a blink of an eye check out stricken by him I mean by Disturbed and check out the sickness totally contrast each other and you get both the soft and hard in those songs
There's several of their songs that I love especially Hold On To The Memories, The Light and A Reason To Fight.
This song speaks to me on an even deeper level than I have seen mentioned in these comments. It is not so much about the communication but getting a message delivered. It is about the thousands (the masses) staying silent when they know that something needs to be said. Allowing injustices to continue, looking the other way, moving along with a status quo that they know to be wrong. Deep down this song is a call to action for those who are standing idly by and not standing up for what they believe is right.
This is actually a remake of a 70s song by Simon and Garfunkel. Disturbed did a cover and everyone else decided they wanted to get in on the game. David Draiman is a vocal beast. He can sing songs like this where it shows his chops but then you get into songs like Stupify and Down With the Sickness where you hear his metal voice.
Simon and Garfunkel released this in 1964. It was their first really big hit.
@@suemoore6445 sorry I knew it was in that vicinity. I was negative 2 but No grew up listening to Simon and Garfunkel
One of THE most beautiful renditions I’ve ever heard! His voice is perfection.
Trained as a Cantor.
This version makes my hairs stand on end. This was written in the 60's and it was forecasting what we are seeing now. "Worshipping the neon gods we made". It is speaking of the celebrity culture that was to be, and has been created. They have more influence than their collective intelligence deserves. A celebrity says something and it is almost gospel. The urgency sung in this, conveys the 'last chance saloon' we are all living in.
Interesting take. My own thought when he sang "and the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made" was that he was referring to television.
I've seen quite a few reaction videos to Disturbed's version, and it seems (to me) there's a generational difference. For those like me, who've grown up with the original and several copies, David's vocals are the pinnacle of our auditory experiences. He's amazing, this video never fails to send shivers down my spine...
When you asked if he could perform this the same way live I had to smile. Listen to a few more songs by Disturbed and you'll find this would be a nice easy song for him.
If you want a true appreciation for David Draiman's vocals, check out his performance of this epic song on Conan.
Quick FYI, this isn't the original, although it is endorsed by the original artist. The original song is by Simon and Garfunkel, and was made in the 60s.
Damn sure felt like an original!
@@MugnifyRTS Here is a link to the original artists in 1965. This is a very famous song from the 60s. I think you will appreciate what Disturbed did with it even more, if you know the original. czcams.com/video/nwP3vPQi0nI/video.html
I'm a 70's gal and Disturbia did this song so much better than the original two singers. Never heard it better.
You got it correct, people with words on one side and the instruments on the other side, the water is the silence. I love how it starts silent then slowly as they find the instruments it is add in until all are found and brought to the words to create the music. This an amazing version of this song. I would enjoy more Disturbed on the channel!
Natasha I didnt know you were a fan!
@@MugnifyRTS Yes I grew up on rock, I would recommend Down with the sickness, Stupify, Land of confusion, Prayer. there is so many great groups I could recommend from this genre.
Thanks for noticing the imagery regarding the band with the instruments and the people with the song sheets with the gulf between them immediately 👍 You’re the first person I’ve seen who picked that up immediately 😊❤
I have seen a couple of others notice it, but that is out of dozens of reactors I have watched.
When Simon and Garfunkel first wrote and recorded this song way back in 1964, it was less intense - a gentler admonition to my generation to pay attention to what was going on in the world around us. Disturbed's version is how much stronger the song *needs* to be now. The gentle warning about lack of empathy and communication in pursuit of the "neon gods" has gone so much further with the advent of electronics, and needs a voice to thunder this warning.
Cell phones, tablets, social media "influencers", and the programming we see in everyday life have created a world where, even on crowded public transit, many of the young are so wrapped up in their phones that they have ceased to see the old person, the pregnant woman, the man on crutches - those who are really need a place to sit. Other people have become invisible and inaudible as the young sit, earbuds in and heads bowed to their "electronic gods". And sad to say, I have sincere doubts that even if they hear this song, they are even capable of actually listening to it.
David's voice is a voice we need to broadcast from every subway wall...
I love Disturbed’s version of Sound of Silence because of the build up of energy and how it conveys the passion uniting the written word and music to a crescendo, raw but beautiful. 🇨🇦
this is about people forgetting how to communicate because they are too busy watching tv. instead of having personal interactions they're sitting at home alone with their "Neon God" the tv listening to it's one- way conversation. It was a warning.
Nobody ever acknowledges the “Ark” before you! Good job
Little known fact, he is a classically trained opera singer. Surprise.❤
I appreciate that you paid attention to the imagery. A lot of people miss the meaning of the boat bringing the instruments to the people so that their songs (voices) could be heard.
This is also a cover of Simon and Garfunkel from the 1960s but I actually prefer this cover, it's fantastic. And I am 60 so I was around when the original came out!
Yes David, lead singer was originally trained as a Cantor in his Temple. What an amazing talent and voice.
I was in witchita ks one summer and I was driving down the road when this song came on the radio, and I couldn't believe how powerful this song hit me I had to pull over and listen to it.
I get chills every time!!!
This is better than the original in my personal opinion ❤️
I loved your reaction to this cover, so much symbolism in this cover, I am a child of the 60's when Simon & Garfunkel released the original in 1964 I was in high school, back then I considered it kind of country-ish, I liked it but the message didn't pierce the soul. This cover by Disturbed along with the video is the BEST it touches your soul and really gets S&G message to the core of my being and many others too, goosebumps and tears every time. "Neon God" in the 60's TV the advancement of technology NOW there is so many more especially cell phones. "Neon light that split the night", I remember when neon light would turn on there would be a crackling sound thus touched the sound of silence.
Suggestion = The official video by Disturbed “Hold On To Memories” was released Jan 23rd 2020. “Hold on to Memories" is about not only honoring those we’ve lost, but also making the most of our time with those we still have.
Great reaction, dude. You caught more things than most do in their first listen. Awesome job. Subbed.
Paul Simon "Sound of Silence" at ground zero is, in my opinion, the greatest version of this song because of the heartache.
Amen
Goosebumps and tears EVERY time I hear this! What amazing voice David has!!
You can feel
The emotion from beginning to end with each word and lyric, wooooooooo, btw got a sub from me
the singer was trained classically as a cantor, a Jewish singer who performs ritual music. Paul Simon is a poet. He and Garfunkle are highly educated people. This is important because of the richness of cultural references people like them bring to their music. You can see this richness also in Queen. You might be aware that all of them are college-educated (Brian May has a PhD in Astrophysics).
What I especially loved was after finding this out that not was he a Cantor but comes from a generational line of them. He also chose to have 0 tattoos out of respect, not just because he didn't want them but out of respect for his heritage but for respect his grandfather but he even removes his piercings when sees them! So not only does he have this amazing instrument but is humble and respectful to his family,
If you watch the live on Conan, David had been in the hospital the night before. When he went on Conan, he was still very ill I'ts why he had to sit to perform. Think it's better than studio version!
Honestly you should have heard the original first. This is not the original. That being said, this is an AMAZING cover of the original 1964 Simon and Garfunkel song "Sound of Silence" and in my opinion it's more in line with what Paul Simon envisioned when he wrote the song. Simon and Garfunkel was a folk band and they were 'encouraged' to stick to that folk 'sound' by their producers for this song. Just over fifty years later, Paul Simon watched Disturbed's version live on The Conan O'Brien Show and took the time to e-mail David Draiman (Disturbed's vocalist) directly, calling his performance "powerful". Paul Simon went on to share Disturbed's Conan performance on his social media as a "must watch". Could there be any higher honor for a cover than this? The man who wrote the song suggested this cover to his fans, as something they needed to watch and listen to.
David was also trained as a cantor which I always credited for his range & breath control. If you listen to his vocals in his usual Disturbed songs, you’ll really catch how he utilises his vocals in insanely diverse ways.
The lyrics were written in the 1960s, by Simon and Garfunkel. It reigned as my favorite song until I heard this version. It never fails to raise goosebumps.
I generally don’t like covers but this is by far my favorite version of this song and I was already familiar with the original Simon and Garfunkel version.
Well done. You got the main gist of this iconic, amazing song.
The original is about the separation of humanity from humanity. Since music videos didn't exist then, the visual of having what appears to be an instrument graveyard separated from the people and then coming back together at the end is even more powerful to bring that message forward.
A quiet voice is an unheard voice. A just voice can only be heard and understood by the just. The sound of silence are the people who fear to cry out about what has happened. Who for what ever reason cannot speak out about the injustice that they see and deal with everyday. I am just a very old and white lady but the song rang true because of my father. I think it is time that we all stopped bowing our heads and raised our voice.
I actually sang the first verse as a homecoming contest. Didn’t expect the overwhelming positivity from it
Young man, you need to do your homework. Simon and Garfunkle wrote this song back in the mid 60's so they get credit for the lyrics. Disturbed took it to a whole new level and did the best cover of a song I ever heard. An outstanding performance when you consider the fact they are a heavy metal band.
I would love to hear Simon & Garfunkel perform this with Disturbed. But please remember when this song was written. Disturbed made this video and used the lyrics literally. This song, these lyrics still hold true today. This song touches the soul if you REALLY listen to the lyrics. It's poetry set to music. It always has been.
I mean, Simon & Garfunkel did it good back then. David takes it to your soul.
I can’t help cry every time I hear it.
David Draiman is a trained Cantor which is where the operatic sound comes from and his rendition of this beautiful song is made so impactful by the pure power of his voice. The divide you mentioned, with instruments on one side and music scores on the other (at least to me) illustrates the ability of music & musicians to express the desires & hopes of the people, musics can say, touch (in their hearts & minds) & reach out to people that most people can't. "Without music, life would be a mistake" - a misquote from the movie "Here Come the Bang"
I take it that you've never heard the original song by Simon and Garfunkel , here it is, czcams.com/video/4fWyzwo1xg0/video.html
Disturbed made it their own song. Simon after hearing this version, posted it on his own website, he loved it. Really worth listening too so you can see how much Disturbed changed it
I agree, the lyrics are dark like Poe. Great comparison. Your interpretation, even not knowing the back story of the original of the '60s is spot on! Excellent! David Draiman's voice is classically trained but he's a huge hard metal rock singer! Talk about a dichotomy of genres!
The Live Version on Conan oBrien was insane! Its worth the watch- the passion is insane
Check out the live version on the Connan show it'll blow you away
In the video, silence is created when there is a divide (sea) exists between those that write music and those that play music. If you don't have both, then all you have is silence.
Now, originally the song was intended to show a divide in personal communication. In the 1960's when the song was originally written, the Neon Light (television & pop culture) was the divide between people having conversations. People stopped talking to one another at dinner tables and instead watched TV while they ate is an example of this phenomenon. Nowadays, cellphones/tablets/internet can be seen as the divide in personal communication.
The water represents the chasm between people trying to communicate in a fragmented world where “the neon god they’ve made” has robbed them of the ability to understand each other. Therefore, the sound of silence.
This version of the song make my tears flow every time, makes me understand the meaning of this song. It is what happends around us today, I feel so sad and lost because of all the devastating evil in this world coming from how we live. Dead things are more important than nature and live soulful communication. The computers, the mobile, money, the Neongood if you may... is all what we really care about, or so it feels most of the time. Ann from Norway
Definitely check out the live show on the Conan show, awesome thanks 😀
So glad you pulled up the lyrics. Such a strong message.
I really enjoyed your take.
To young folk this rendition may seem like the first. And even the old man that I am, I respect and admire...hell I LOVE this version. I'm a rocker at heart. Disturbed is Rock and Roll to the core. Agree with Wes in that it's a totally different take on the lyrics than Simon and Garfunkel's original. But...we have to giveit up to the OGS. These guys are the originals. My favorite is (forgive me Mug) the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame version of three touching songs by Simon and Garfunkel. Mug, do yourself a favor...hell, do ALL OF US a favor and do a reaction to the entire contribution of S & G from this link. You will love it, you will rock out, and if you have a heart in your chest... you will cry. It's twenty minutes of your life that you will never regret spending. I mean for me? It's about a good two hours if I add up the total number of times I've watched/listed to it. If you do a reaction, just know it's about twenty total minutes and three songs. czcams.com/video/QcgBgnTknDM/video.html
My God the emotions…the passion..the anger and everything else…wow. I listen to this ever day. He also speed the rhythm on other verso s. Love it!
I've listen so many times and haven't had a song in a long time that resonated wirh me. David your the best!
I listen to this when my head gets messed up. i know its strange but it gets me straight. It truly is a work of art. He uses his voice to the extreme.
In opera, you're encouraged to hold your vowels open. When you get into metal, the consonants are held out. Which is what you see David doing here.
David Draiman grew up singing in a Jewish choir as a Cantor. That is where he got his vocal training. The training is similar to classical or operatic training but as he decided to go a harder route, some of the vocal rules change.
In some parts when he sings the word "sound", notice he holds the word on the "N". Or he holds the R in the word "wisper". That violates rules is opera. The vowels should always be held open in classical music. So normally the "O" in the word "sound" would be held longer rather than the "N". And the "E" would have been held open and longer in "whisper". Opera is very technical. You don't get to change the rules. But David does it😉
I know Nothing about Opera, I should probably share this info with a CZcams Short
Well said.
When you know it adds to your appreciation. I think if you don't know , you feel the effect and respond with out being able to put your finger on what made the difference.
My goodness,. Your reactions are always right on. 👍. I love your account of all the songs,. I think you are one of a kind.😍😍
Wow, thank you! Big compliment
Do your homework before reqacting!
This is an awesome COVER of Simon and garfuncles ORIGINAL
❤David Draimen has one of the BEST AND EMOTIONAL VOICES ON EARTH! l absolutely LOVE Disturbed and Im 62❤
Simon and Garfunkel wrote and sang Sound of Silence in 1966. Was a huge hit.
He is a trained opera singer, this is also a cover, the original was by Simon and Garfunkel but this is my favorite version
This was written by Art Garfunkel about his college friend who happened to be blind. I believe he was sighted but was stricken blind during college. It was Simon and Garfunkel's first hit.
It’s fun taking this trip with you! And Simon and Garfunkel did the original decades before.
The original was Simon and Garfunkel, 60s. To really appreciate what Disturbed did with this song, you need to hear the original. David is a genius!
The "Sound of Silence" is an original song by Simon and Garfunkel written and performed back in the 60's.
The song is about meditation. When creation comes from within; when you can block out even you're own thoughts. Beethoven said his music was given to him when he was quiet. Writing songs that voices never shared is the writing of that song before it was ever sung. It comes from the silence within everybody. If you can silence your own mind.
This version really gets into your soul. I LOVE it. It is amazing how the same song can have such different versions and in no way can be compared as they are both unique and yet sending the same message.
Garfunkel once said the song is about "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly intentionally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."
I read an article about Paul Simon talking about how wrote this song. He used to go into a dark bathroom and wait for the inspiration to come. The opening to this song is the process. Hello darkness my old friend I've come to talk with you again because he's had a dream that he remembered when waking up it went into the dark room to write it down.
I didn’t think Simon and Garfunkel could be topped. They are the best duo ever created. This version of this song should make them proud. It’s flawless.
Yes bring the people together is what he's saying
You hav to see him perform this song on Conan. It’s even better, and he was sick with the flu and Kills It.
i absolutely love the song by Simon and Garfunkel. it is an absolute timeless classic. this rendition and the vocals in it are amazing
Simon and Garfunkel were so ahead of their time with these lyrics... Imagine as you listen to this, you are on a subway, surrounded by a crowd of people all staring at their phones, ignoring everyone around them, listening to news and social media and never questioning what they are hearing... and you realize, as a culture we have stopped interacting with one another, but now worship a digital spoon fed narrative (does not matter which one), without questioning what we are told to think... we have forgotten how to communicate face to face.. to interact and react to each other.. to read and understand through empathy and emotion....
Musicians have commonly used the fantastic acoustics inside of their bathrooms at home to practice and play.
Paul Simon was inspired to write this song in the quiet of his bathroom. Hence, the sound of silence.
The incomparable David Draiman, I'm totally obsessed.
I love your reactions brother, subbed.
Simon, I believe, used to live in a noisy neighborhood and he would go into the bathroom and run the water to drown out all the noise. That was his "sound of silence" and what inspired the song.
Original was Simon and Garfunkel 50yrs ago
I subscribed. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. The boat took the people to the instruments. Great reaction.
Awesome! Thank you!
This song was made famous by the movie 'The Graduate.' 'The Graduate' is culturally defining film. It encapsulated the changing from Pre Baby Boomers to the Baby Boomers. The Sounds of Silence was used numerous times in the movie. The song and the movie have very similar messages. I recommend you watch the movie.