Disturbed Reaction | 'The Sound Of Silence” (Official Music Video)

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Disturbed Reaction | "The Sound Of Silence” (Official Music Video)

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[mountainwarrior]

I want to personally thank Simon and Garfunkel for writing Sounds of Silence so David Draiman could one day sing it.

[silvers]

The. best. cover. ever. That is how people react when introduced to a work of art, and it is.

[czkid]

“Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence?
It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia University. During freshman orientation, Art met a student from Buffalo named Sandy Greenberg, and they immediately bonded over their shared passion for literature and music. Art and Sandy became roommates and best friends. With the idealism of youth, they promised to be there for each other no matter what.
Soon after starting college, Sandy was struck by tragedy. His vision became blurry and although doctors diagnosed it as temporary conjunctivitis, the problem grew worse. Finally after seeing a specialist, Sandy received the devastating news that severe glaucoma was destroying his optic nerves. The young man with such a bright future would soon be completely blind.
Sandy was devastated and fell into a deep depression. He gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved back to Buffalo, where he worried about being a burden to his financially-struggling family. Consumed with shame and fear, Sandy cut off contact with his old friends, refusing to answer letters or return phone calls.
Then suddenly, to Sandy’s shock, his buddy Art showed up at the front door. He was not going to allow his best friend to give up on life, so he bought a ticket and flew up to Buffalo unannounced. Art convinced Sandy to give college another go, and promised that he would be right by his side to make sure he didn’t fall - literally or figuratively.
Art kept his promise, faithfully escorting Sandy around campus and effectively serving as his eyes. It was important to Art that even though Sandy had been plunged into a world of darkness, he should never feel alone. Art actually started calling himself “Darkness” to demonstrate his empathy with his friend. He’d say things like, “Darkness is going to read to you now.” Art organized his life around helping Sandy.
One day, Art was guiding Sandy through crowded Grand Central Station when he suddenly said he had to go and left his friend alone and petrified. Sandy stumbled, bumped into people, and fell, cutting a gash in his shin. After a couple of hellish hours, Sandy finally got on the right subway train. After exiting the station at 116th street, Sandy bumped into someone who quickly apologized - and Sandy immediately recognized Art’s voice! Turned out his trusty friend had followed him the whole way home, making sure he was safe and giving him the priceless gift of independence. Sandy later said, “That moment was the spark that caused me to live a completely different life, without fear, without doubt. For that I am tremendously grateful to my friend.”
Sandy graduated from Columbia and then earned graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He married his high school sweetheart and became an extremely successful entrepreneur and philanthropist.
While at Oxford, Sandy got a call from Art. This time Art was the one who needed help. He’d formed a folk rock duo with his high school pal Paul Simon, and they desperately needed $400 to record their first album. Sandy and his wife Sue had literally $404 in their bank account, but without hesitation Sandy gave his old friend what he needed.
Art and Paul's first album was not a success, but one of the songs, The Sounds of Silence, became a #1 hit a year later. The opening line echoed the way Sandy always greeted Art. Simon & Garfunkel went on to become one of the most beloved musical acts in history.
The two Columbia graduates, each of whom has added so much to the world in his own way, are still best friends. Art Garfunkel said that when he became friends with Sandy, “my real life emerged. I became a better guy in my own eyes, and began to see who I was - somebody who gives to a friend.” Sandy describes himself as “the luckiest man in the world.”
Adapted from Sandy Greenberg’s memoir: “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: How Daring Dreams and Unyielding Friendship Turned One Man’s Blindness into an Extraordinary Vision for Life."

[RVREVO]

Mate, your reaction was the most honest emotional I have witnessed.

[jenniferross]

I've spent probably a year now watching reactions to Disturbed's Sound of Silence. I can say with some authority, this is the BEST reaction. Respectful of the piece, and honest and heart-felt. Thanks.

[Mikeandlucy]

So refreshing to see someone listen to the entire piece without constantly breaking the flow to flap their gums. You only truly get David's interpretation of the music and lyrics by letting the song build Constant interruptions destroy the flow. Such a powerful piece I never tire of listening to it. Like most of us, that exhalation of breath at the end demonstrates the effect this rendition of the song has on almost everyone that hears it, it simply takes your breath away.

[hummingnectarbird]

When he hits “ and the people bowed and prayed”, it still has the ability to raise the hairs on the back of my neck and arms, even after listening to it when it first came out.

[kaymaurer]

Thank you for listening to the piece all the way through before you commented. It has to be heard in its entirety to get the full impact of the words and emotions. The best thing I ever heard about this piece was that Simon and Garfunkel's rendition made you think, Disturb's made you FEEL!

[raylv]

Now that is an honest and true reaction video. No ego, no interruptions, just a pure emotional reaction. Thank you.

[johnnewman]

Saw this in the comments of another reactor;

God: "Do you want to sound like an angel or a demon when you sing?"
David: "Yes please"

[MyGypsyCat]

I really like that this person LISTENED to the entire song WITHOUT interrupting it BEFORE making comments!! "Talking with out listening" as the song says. Many of these ppl do not bother getting the entire experience and interrupt waaay too much!! Thank you for listening.

[GUMBYVLOG]

I am Simon and Garfunkel

But this is the way it was meant to be sung

[vampfortezero]

I feel that the original is more of a surrender to darkness where disturbed is more a call to arms to fight against darkness

[brendalagle]

When David sung this cover..I was crying my heart out. Because it is exactly what is happening to our world RIGHT NOW..I am 69 yrars old and I love this rendition so much I listen to it every single day..He should win an AWARD FOR THIS SONG..GOD BLESS HIM !!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[Bobman-mlqf]

People think "Hello darkness my old friend" is dark, IMO I think "Silence like a cancer grows" to me is the darker lyric.

[DocPortland]

Rob, I have studied voice and classical music for 20 years. Opera snob - yep!!! A friend of mine told me I had to listen to this song. When it was over I just had to sit quiet and let the tears run down my face. There is no way I would ever listen to a heavy metal song. I felt so deeply in love with this interpretation I had to see it live, so I went to a Disturbed. 99% heavy metal, then this song comes on. The entire crowd silenced, cell phone lights were raised, some had lighters, then entire crowd of sweaty gross heavy metal fans joined in unison at the top of their lungs. It was actually quite a spiritual moment. Tears were flowing every where, including mine. In my opinion, this is the most amazing cover of a classic song I have heard. David's voice was just stunning and awe-chilling... and the talent of that heavy metal band is breathtaking... You have to watch the live Conan version...

[wheelermaximus]

How many times I've heard Disturbed's version and STILL, i feel such strong emotion from it. I remember when S&G first put it out and how at that time, I thought, 'Awww .... how soft. So cutesy'. Fact is, I'm 71 now, a budding and published poet, and recorded singer who chucked it all away for a Marine Corps career. I've seen 2 consecutive years of war without let up Death, destruction, pain and suffering coupled with the happiness of hope for a future of peace and tranquility were my constant companions.

With this rendition, I can still feel the pain, the angst, the anger and frustration and indeed, the RAGE at a world that didn't listen. At least I also found that I can still cry, let out MY rage at a world so lost.

Semper Fi,

USMC Retired
1966-1989

[shelliecarlson]

Draiman cried after he heard himself sing it, it's okay for you to cry. Think you're supposed too.

[silverbanshee]

I am thoroughly convinced that this is the finest cover ever done. I'm 53, so the classic original is part of the soundtrack to my childhood. My tendency to always side with the original was blown away and shattered by this version. S&G was amazing, but this destroys it. It conveys the hopelessness better than the original. And thanks to the visuals, you are still left with a feeling of hope.

[felicityrainnie]

I agree ! Such a heartfelt, sweet reaction to the perfect rendition of Simon and Garfunkels song by Disturbed …. and yes, very polite of him not to stop the track and make comments …thank you for that !