The Sound of Silence - DISTURBED / Simon & Garfunkel (METAL Cover by Jonathan Young)

Jonathan Young's METAL cover version of Disturbed's Sound of Silence Cover
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original song written by Simon & Garfunkel. Cover version inspired by Disturbed's arrangement.

[ardentstorm]

I've heard some people say that Simon and Garfunkel's rendition was a warning, urging people to see the danger, that Disturbed's cover was an angry reprimand for failing to heed it the first time, and now I think this version could be seen as a lament that no one listened in the end.

[Anonymous-jlxo]

His singing is heart-warming but I haven't seen anyone commenting of how expressive this man is. You can see it in his eyes that he sings with whole heart. And that is amazing.

[TheJarJarKinks]

Simon and Garfunkel: warning us.
Disturbed Cover: angrily telling us of danger.
Jonathan's Cover: somewhat solemn lamentation that we haven't heeded the warnings.

[CG]

This is so different, and I love everything about it.

[TheRealMadamBlackWolf]

Simon & Garfunkle: Warmth and Reflection
Pentatonix: Happiness and Joy
Disturbed: RAGE
Puddles the Clown: Tragedy
Todd Hoffman: Grieving and Bereavement
Jonathan Young: TRIUMPH!

[kaiD_]

Can we nominate Jonathan Young for Super Bowl half time in 2020?

[bible]

Anyone else feel that this and Disturbed’s cover seem to have a whole spectrum of emotions while the original is just like a deep, melancholy hopelessness?

[httv]

Bro, seriously. Your voice is insane. How have I only just discovered your music !!!

[pdnevwi]

If this man does Sweet Victory i am going to flip shit

[bruderlein]

My grandmother hates metal, and especially hates Disturbed. However, she LOVES their cover of this song. And now, this version is her favorite, because we both love singing the original together, but the sound reminds her of her son, my father, and myself. This is perfect in ways I cannot put into words except to say: thank you. Thank you for taking this on and absolutely NAILING IT!

Also, 400+ haters. Don't pay attention to them, Jon.

[sorendaniels]

Can we just talk about Jon's range for a sec? Like he starts out with those sexy growling low notes and ends with those soaring angelic high notes. I've never seen anyone else do that with this song. Just wow 🤯🤯

[olivetattoos]

Jon, you already had me with the low bass notes... you didn’t have to slay me harder with that unexpected falsetto at the end.

[AshenLione]

You should do How to Save A Life by The Fray. Always thought that would sound better as rock/metal.

[fatimazohrazegui]

THE SOUND OF SILENCE LYRICS

[Verse 1]
Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence

[Verse 2]
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by
The flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence

[Verse 3]
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence

[Verse 4]
"Fools", said I, "You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you"
But my words, like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence

[Verse 5]
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said:
"The words of the prophets are
Written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sound of silence."

[Snidbert]

Y’all ever just like a video before it starts because you know you’re gonna like it?

[murphymacmanus]

I need a How To Save A Life rock cover by Jonathan Young and then my life will be complete💖

[barbaraheilman]

Wow, this man is a powerful singer. I didn't find the Disturbed's version of this song until July 2023 and I just can't seem to play it enough. I just enjoy all the versions people sing. I am 78 and I was not into metal groups or hard rock. This song just grabbed my heart and mind in the strangest way. Your singing is filled with drama and you certainly get your point across. You high note at the end was a surprise! Good job, Jonathan.

[BlankNametagGaming]

Disturbed: Let’s take this song and sing it in deep voices!

Jonathan: HOLD MY BEER

[Emithabro]

So what do we have on youtube today?

Jonathan Young has made a "Sound of Silence" cover

I clicked faster than the speed of sound

[gothicbirdie]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful of a range he has? Like, he can go from a deep and rich low register, to an almost angelic higher register and it’s so beautiful and moving. Amazing talent❤️‍🔥