Disturbed - Sound of Silence I First Time Hearing I Blown Away

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[LilBama]

Disturbed is actually a Heavy Metal band. But no one can sing it like David does. This is the best version ever. That's why it has over 3 BILLION views. Amazing

[marionholder]

Powerful, challenging, and full of rage. Mr Draiman seems to look right into your soul. A masterpiece.

[melodyszadkowski]

S&G's version is a sorrowful warning. This is the rage that the warning wasn't heard. David is a trained cantor, and it gives his voice that incredible power.

[geraldreid]

I grew up in the era of Simon and Garfunkel and loved all their songs, including this one. BUT, I never really listened to the words until this version, it implels you to not just hear the song but to listen to the lyrics.

[equinatordarkhorn]

Great reaction! You hit the nail on the head. The original was a warning. This version, the warning was not heeded. Others from Disturbed you need to check out, is "The Light" and "A Reason To Fight". Powerful and meaningful pieces!

[patriciarobledo]

Disturbed is a heavy metal band, but they're not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and try new things. David Draiman trained as a cantor in his younger years, his grandfather was a famous cantor in Israel. But he decided on another path. He writes some of the songs, and most of the songs have deep meanings that speak to your heart and mind. I'm a 70 y.o. granny, and I totally am a huge fan. Hard to tell you what songs to listen to, so many fabulous ones. Just grab an album and listen, you won't be disappointed.

[DelilahMills]

Disturbed is a metal band, my son introduced me, I admit to loving this version better than the original, S&G was a warning, this is pure rage, the lack of communication, the end of polite society, the tragedy of losing the beauty and wonder of life.

[evangelinelajato]

The first time I listened to this song.. I was speechless.. Had tears in my eyes. He is absolutely phenominal!

[ruthiewohlforth]

David Draiman...One of the the most powerful and beautiful male voices out there imho. He has incredible range and control. He even puts vibrato on his vocal fry which is amazing!. Loved your reaction Chris.

[prividinc]

David Draiman, and Disturbed are amazing. Their songs are all powerful, The Light, Don't Tell Me, Stricken, Into the Fire... There are so many. The Lyrics are always amazing... His voice is incredible, he is a trained Cantor and has an incredible range. They are definitely worth going down a rabbit hole for...

[SandraP]

Disturbed are awesome. Saw them live last year and when David Draiman started singing this, many people cried. I did too. His voice is beautiful. All their songs are 🔥🔥🔥.
Good reaction

[karentony]

Love your reaction! The light, needs to be your next one. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

[annrabie]

Great reaction. I love this cover of the song. Best ever. 😊❤

[paulinemaclellan]

Hold on to memory and the Light are both excellent

[girlnamedsusan]

While I have watched literally hundreds of reactions to this song, by people with every degree of music education and/or interest, I must say YOU hit the nail on the head here. Your comparison of S&G's "pleading" delivery versus the "admonition" that this version emotes is spot on. I have literally ached for the proper verbiage to make that point in so many of my comments. While my attempts were adequate and appropriate, your choice of vocabulary said exactly what my soul had wanted to say all these YEARS since this piece was released.

David Draiman is a trained voice with a history as a Jewish cantor. His instrument has as much skill and variety as any hailed operatic voice out there. Disturbed is actually known as a metal band, but they have many softer songs that highlight David's emotive acumen in a similar, though not quite as epic, style as this one. Most recently, they have released a ballad featuring the historical vocal prowess of Ann Wilson of Heart. While their popularity has its base from hard hitting metal songs that have become classics in their own right, Disturbed has surely shown their skill through the diversity apparent in their singles catalog alone. Despite their name, they are able to speak to positive emotion through their songs, too. One of my favorites of their originals delivers the power felt by a performer as he stands on stage and witnesses the support of "10, 000 Fists in the Air". That is a feeling I have imagined on many occasions as one of those fists.
Do yourself an open minded favor and check out some of their originals. Maybe read their lyrics to see where all they are coming from. There is no shortage of talent delivered by Dramain and his band brothers who are DISTURBED.

[prividinc]

You need to watch the version he did on Conan... it will blow you away. Paul Simon sent Draiman an email, and said to him, that this song is his now.

[DanHowardMtl]

The original song was a warning. This song is the warning not heeded.

[roihesse]

The original song was released in 1964.
60 years ago.
This is a great version.

[kathywood]

I agree with you-he’s getting the point across-to me like God saying wake up or the world will be

[johndoeski]

Love the analysis and commentary, but way too many interruptions to the point where you lost the entire progression of the song. Interruption to comment on his piercings? Really?? While I understand breaks because of copyright, yours were incessant and unnecessary. Maybe next time.