Voice Teacher Reacts: Disturbed - Sound of Silence Live

It is my hope this analysis and breakdown will help you better understand your own voice.

[paulabooth]

I you could bring yourself to cease and desist interrupting i might subscribe but you have to be the effing center of attention

[euphonicmusings]

102° fever, sick with the flu and he’s seated because he almost passed out earlier; somehow he powered though it all to give us a nuanced performance that spans so many emotions before the rage-filled crescendo that so profoundly speaks to the current state of our sickening cognitive dissonance and ends on a note of despair. I absolutely love this, and I understand the audience was dead silent until the final note at which point he received about a 10-minute standing ovation. Masterful. 💙

[stephaniebell]

Have watched it DOZENS of times. Still gives me goosebumps

[menash]

Today is the first time I ever heard this song covered like that. I’m in shock… been hearing it in a loop for 4 hours 😂

[marykatemcnally]

I never tire of this performance, I never tire of watching people react to this performance. Unquestionably one of the best covers out there, it truly reimagines the original.

[samlennox]

He is a trained cantor. And he was sick during this performance. The man is amazing.

[leep]

And again I find myself down a rabbit hole of watching reactions to this absolutely incredible performance by David Draiman and the band. Simply stunned every time I hear this song.

[jasonsantiago]

I swear, your reaction is pure gold. Such a joy to see somebody else feel the music

[vandergrad]

Every time I hear this, I am just so impressed by how (after all that intense gravel in the final verse) he closes out by going back to the glorious soaring clear high tones again. The ultimate in control. Gives me goosebumps every time.

[Atomic_Haggis]

Some have said the original version was a warning. This version is the response to the warning being ignored. It is one of the best performances of all time. Watching you react to it emotionally rather than analytically is the most pleasurable part of your presentation. His voice is so powerful it knocked your camera out of focus 😆

[ninajones]

Found this a few years ago and have now watched it hundreds of times. My favorites are the reactions of people who truly know vocals as the instruments they are. Even untrained people can't help but respond but when a pro does and still is in awe??? So satisfying! He is indeed magnificent!

[MonsoonGeek]

This song consistently makes me
cry. His voice is so beautiful.

[swolejszo]

Great reaction! I read that David Draiman was actually sick during this performance, but he still went on and fought through it like a trooper.

[craigmcdermott-op]

The way he builds the emotions is amazing! Goosebumps every time I listen to it!

[StevenEverett]

Thank you so much for reacting to this performance John. I enjoy your reaction and respect your opinion. This was one heck of a cover, and you really showed a great respect for the singer.

[Bellas]

Thank you - you chose where to pause perfectly to keep the build up, you gave such insightful comments, and you showed respect to and enjoyment of a fellow artist. I really enjoyed this reaction. Many others may have done it, but few as well as you. Cheers.

[KayCeeTX]

So fun to watch your reaction! I’m writing a chapter in my doctoral dissertation about the connectedness human beings find through music that is as deeply moving as this performance has proven to be for everyone who sees it. Seeing others react with astonishment and joy and awe is part of that experience of connected humanity. It releases endorphins, it lowers blood pressure and reduces the sense of isolation and anxiety that has been cloaking this planet for the last two years. It’s pretty incredible research to behold and I’m grateful this performance exists and I’m grateful for the gift of the many reactions I have seen to it. Wonderful stuff!

[royreynolds]

I understand that this video of this program was nominated for a Grammy and has a viewing of over 100 million. To me, if this audio could be synched with the video of the studio version, the combination would be so outstanding. The video has such a commanding story in itself; with the vocals, it can't be missed. I am 76, heard Simon & Garfunkel sing it as well as many others, and have never understood the song until I heard Disturbed do it; now I understand it and feel it.

[charlieminaj]

I get chills listening to this, it brings meaning and I dedicate this song to every single person no longer with us😊😇❤

[SpectrumMommyAmylee]

To this day I have NEVER seen a vocalist be able "fry" vocals and adding a vibrato while doing it! Hes amazing!