DISTURBED's David Draiman explains the band's cover of The Sound of Silence

Frontman David Draiman tells the story of how Disturbed came to cover the Simon & Garfunkel classic, The Sound of Silence, and talks about how fans reacted to its release.

[myoung]

I'm 73 and always liked this song. I'd never heard of Disturbed but when I heard this guy's unbelievable version of it - I was hooked! What a powerful performance!

[argilhunter]

I'm a 75 year old female, so Simon & Garfield & their music are very familiar to me. BUT this version of 'Sound of Silence' absolutely stunned me. I cannot even begin to articulate what I felt. It overwhelmed me. I could only weep. It still affects me in that way. So very powerful 👏

[xevious]

What's sad is this song didn't win a Grammy. It was nominated for best live performance. Still one of the greatest covers ever made.

[eliseshahabe]

The best cover song ever ! Haunting, emotional, powerful … better than the original. Probably because of David’s vocal depth

[raychapa]

I’m sixty years old. Have always loved this song. This young mans version brought back memories to my heart. Made this grown man cry like a baby. God bless you and your band mates. Rock on !

[michaelbansil]

People who think they sell out from this song dont know music. Their rendition is a masterpiece.

[justanotherdudeonyoutube]

Am I the only one who could literally listen to this man talk all day long? So well spoken

[barrystafford]

I was a teenager when this record was released and I've always loved Simon & Garfunkel ... BUT ... I'm now 70, and this has to be the most powerful, best cover version of ANY record I've ever heard ... My total respect to 'Disturbed', and it's been an honour to have heard it (for the first time) performed live.

[blink]

His voice is so haunting in the beginning with the piano, I was hooked immediately, by the end I was in tears. NEVER had a song affect me in this way. Very good job. Disturbed did the song justice.

[djmuffy]

From a Brit military veteran who had suffered PTSD.... YOUR version of this song made ME travel through and finally accept my situation and finally get the help I needed!
TYVM to Disturbed and Draiman *from a hardcore AC/DC 70's child*

[trudyhill]

I am 65 yrs old, never cared too much for the original, but I cannot stop listening to your version !

[blondechick]

This man is not human. No human could sing like this to make you feel it in your bones on top of one hell of a voice!!👏🏼

[badshoehabit]

Without this song, I would never have discovered Disturbed.

[sandiwhite]

Are you kidding me right now, ?! This was the best rendition that could have possibly been sung. And the voice of this man... perfection!!

[headachegiverknouse]

As comment from M&C, I am also 73. Simon & Garfunkel were so influential in the 1960's in awakening the public to stand up and protest the Vietnam War. Many young men from my graduating class went off to war and never came back. It was a heart-wrenching decade. Simon & Garfunkel's version of this song was soft and respectful of the importance and meaning within the song. I didn't think anyone could top their original rendition of the genius lyrics. David Draiman's rendition brings out all the anger and rage that was felt by the younger generation over that horrible war. All the young men who died and never got to fulfil their life's dreams is what brings back the rage and the tears while listening to David Draiman's beautiful voice. It's absolutely beautiful in its perfection.

[robinbaich]

I'm a senior citizen and I think Draiman's version of Sound of Silence is better than the original. And that's saying a lot, because I wore out my album playing this song. Kudos to the band for an excellent rendition of a beloved classic.

[judyrogers]

Does he even realize how talented he really is? He’s friggin AMAZING!

[nancywindbigler]

David Draiman is very eloquent. His voice may be the best of all time! He gives me chills and I'm a 72 year old grandma!!

[carrierobison]

I am 72 years old, and I love this song the way it is done by Disturbed. It gives me goose bumps. I am glad you chose to interpret this song to amaze an audience, such as me. This song speaks to me and your crescendo into the conclusion gives me goose bumps! Love, love, love your rendition of the Sound of Silence.

[kristamcgukin]

You know who loves this version? Called me and my sister to listen to it. My 74 yr old dad. It brought a lot of generations together I feel! I know this video is 2 years old but felt like I needed to share that!