To get the full experience you need to watch the official music video. The images in it perfectly match the tone of the song and vastly increase the “goose bump” factor.
David Draman is a trained Jewish cantor. Simon and Garfunkle said this was the best cover of this song they had heard and that is high praise from them. This version has a much darker feel to it than the original. You should watch the official music video of this song by Disturbed even if it's not for a reaction. I promise that you won't regret it.
David Draiman...... A powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which is incredibly difficult to do and he makes it look so damn easy! He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before........just hauntingly beautiful and pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent. Loved your reaction and your take on the performance Kabir. Try "Deceiver", "The Night", "The Game", "Indestructible", "Stupify", "The Light", "Enough", "Violence Fetish", "Stricken" by Disturbed too.
If you liked this song, wait until you hear "Down with the Sickness", also by Disturbed... And if you think that crowd was large...check out Metallica - Enter Sandman Live Moscow 1991 HD
@@larryzigler6812 Watch the vid, it's insane to see. They held it at an airport/airforce base outside Moscow. Through the whole vid you can't even tell where the crowd ends.
I purposefully avoided this song for a long time. David Draiman's style is usually kind of screamy, just not my thing really, so I couldn't fathom this song sounding good from him. Later I read that he wanted to perform the National Anthem at the Superbowl. Again, I couldn't imagine him sounding good singing it, and I wondered if he was serious about it, and I started doing some research, and found out he is classically trained Jewish Cantor, or hazzan. That's when my curiosity was finally aroused, and I listened to Sound of Silence for the first time. Now, I don't want to hear anyone else sing the National Anthem at the Superbowl. I hope he gets it this year.
Agree. I’m not a Disturbed fan but when I read about him and heard him sing this song, I don’t ever want to hear anyone else singing The Sound of Silence. Every time I listen to this, I get goosebumps all over my body! It’s so beautifully haunting.
This cover is great, but you HAVE to hear the original. Paul Simon wrote this song in 1964, and is easily one of the greatest artists ever. He has sixteen Grammys, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame twice (once with Art Garfunkel, once as a solo artist), and Rolling Stone magazine put him at number 8 in their list of the greatest songwriters of all time. Check out 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' 'Mrs. Robinson,' 'The Boxer' and 'Hazy Shade of Winter.' For his solo work, the entire 'Graceland' album is not to be missed.
This brilliant cover was originally sung with hope that we would get Paul Simon's vision of a world where people would lose their willingness to communicate and we didn't listen. David Dramon's cover is darker and angrier than the original because we haven't listened imo. Positively brilliant! My recommendations would be to definitely listen to the original to get a better feel for yourself of Paul Simon's vision. To get a feel for where Disturbed and David came from ... 'Inside the Fire' with the video tells part of David's story that sheds light on his ability to tap into his emotions singing a song he's sung hundreds of times with the same passion every time.
Kudos Kabir for reacting to this performance. All the other ones I have watched have either been the live (Conan) version of the official video. This one just proves what an incredible performer David Draiman is.
This is my favorite cover of all time (possibly tied with Pentatonix's Bohemian Rhapsody). Still gives me chills every damn time. The official video is well worth watching; the symbolism in it boosts the lyrical power imo. Thanks for this!
After you’ve gotten to experience more towards the classically trained musician side of Disturbed I would love to see you react to their “normal” sound with something like “Down with the sickness” The lead singer is so incredibly talented! Another one of my favorite bands! You have been picking some killer artists to react to in all the genres! Keep up the great work/videos! 🧡 your channel!
instant /sigh when I see it is not the video. Compared to their video (10/10) of this song, this performance is a 5/10. It sounds LIKE it but the mix and quality is just off.
Listen to Simon & Garfunkel's version, then disturbed, then Pentatonix. Each version is different. S&G is 1st warning, Disturbed is more of the firm warning that wasn't heeded from the 1st, then Pentatonix is the final, calming sort of melancholy since no one listened to the prior 2 warnings. David Draiman has such a phenomenal voice.
I literally typed this exact comment and then scrolled down and saw yours 😂. I agree - react to the original and the Pentatonix version. They're all really good and really different from one another. It honestly would be a cool segment to react to original songs and their most popular covers.
This is even cooler in the official video. And to hear the original, check out 'Simon & Garfunkel's' version. Then check out Pentatonix's version. All three versions are outstanding & almost like a different song.
You might want to check out the official video of this song as well, the visual imagery adds another layer to the message. As mentioned already, their official video of Down With the Sickness is worth a look, the hook is epic!
Best wishes to you Kabir, I continue to enjoy your reactions! Original written in '63-64, and released in '65 by Simon and Garfunkel. I think this is my favorite cover. Listen to the original if you have the chance, it is an interesting comment on the times we live in to see the differences between these two versions.
Someone did this song to video of empty streets during the height of the pandemic. Very moving, emotional, and sad. Btw, Simon & Garfunkel's original was so soft and pansy this version completely destroyed their original.
You might also like Universal Sound, and Lady May by Tyler Childers. Also, look at Long Hot Summers Day, by Turnpike Trubadors, When It Rains It Pours, by Luke Combs, and If I Were The Devil, by Colby Acuff. Sorry for "spamming" you but I know you appreciate suggestions!
If you want to see a better live version take a look at the one they did on the Conan O Brian show. He was very ill at the time but it was a marvellous performsnce
You have to do some research on this song. He spent Years perfecting this song because he didn’t think he could do it justice. Classically trained METAL singer🤘❤️
Damn man you got to do the official video much more powerful.The visuals are just awesome and if you have not yet The Vengeful One is another awesome video
You must react on a song "Nkalalatha" from Mandoza from South Africa, may hê rest in pease, this song brought a rainbow-nation together, one of my favorite songs, even if you don't know all the words it's lovely
Check out A Reason to Fight, more of this side of Disturbed. One of at least a couple songs they've done talking about suicide (the other being Inside the Fire, another one I recommend checking out).
David is unique among singers. You noticed the number of views. Did you know 4th Impacts audition for X factor has 179 million views…the most of X factor UK. Their cover of Leave The Door Open has a mil and worth your time for sure. And yes your gonna have to block me to get me to shut up about these sisters. Love ya bro…PEACE
Now that you've listened to the cover, you have to listen to the original, sung by Simon and Garfunkel. Don't listen to the recorded studio version. Listen to their live performances, either the one in in Central Park or the one in Madison Square Garden. You can't lose with either one of those live performances.
I thought his music video of this told a much better visual story than him just sitting on stage. And of course is this the best version? Many Pentatonix fans would argue the point. If you want to go on a journey with the song, watch his music video.
If you want another 'oh man that can sing' video to react to.... Brent Smith, the lead singer of 'Shinedown' doing their cover of '45' in someones living room >> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uRadGn5mLTc.html Or their 'Simple Man' cover >> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q_yBTIkwXoA.html Or anything else from Shinedown, because Brent is fucking incredible.
Gary Clark jr “Bright Lights” live at Crossroads or “When My Train Pulls In” live at Glastonbury are blues in the modern world at its peak. Guy is a living music legend in his prime
Try Sound of Silence by Pentatonix now...... they're freaking awesome also! But differently! If you haven't heard them..... you'll give that "living under a rock" another go..... hahaha
Great cover reaction. To me Simon and Garfunkel the original writers and performers were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty Davis’s version is now saying 50 years later oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎
Hi there, like this song but his official video clip is amaizing which is an understatement, you can not understand it if you did not whatch the official clip
Good performance, but the official video is still my favorite and more evocative. Definitely give a listen to Down With The Sickness as that is really their lane. I agree with the comment below... you haven't seen a crowd until you watch Metallica's performance of Enter Sandman in Moscow.
Song Suggestion another Simon and Garfunkel cover, by a woman that is one of the best singers in the world, but 99% of English speakers have never heard of her. So this won't get the upvotes needed, but you have the power to bring it to them. "So Hyang - Bridge Over Troubled Water" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6iHh4yBxCo.html
Please friend react to Walk by Pantera! You will love it and guarantee it will go on your Playlist! The video is awesome and you don't need lyrics on this one.. please check it out.. blessings to you and yours 🤘✌
Mate, if you like hip hop and rap, you should check out the korean group BTS. There's a lot rappers and fans of rap/hip-hop reacting to them. You'd be surprised at how much you can connect to their songs, even if you're not from korea. You'd pull in a lot views with BTS too. They do a lot of different genres of music, but they have an extensive background in rap and hip hop. There's 3 rappers in BTS - they each have their own rap songs, as well as songs the 3 of them do together. You would be blown away by their rap skills. They write and produce their own songs. They also choreograph their own dances, as they have hip hop dance backgrounds. Most of their songs are primarily in korean, but they mix english into them. The 3 rappers of BTS did a rap song together called "Outro: Tear", it's very emotional rap song. You can watch the lyric video for it, as well as their live performance of it at Wembley in England, it's an amazing performance. One of their rappers is named RM, he did a song with Wale called "Change". The whole song is in english. RM also has his own korean rap song called "Joke", where he shows off his flow and make fun of the rappers who use nonsensical words and call it rap. RM was a top rapper in the underground rap scene in korea before BTS started. Another one of their rappers is named J-Hope, he did a song with Becky G called "Chicken Noodle Soup" (yes, it's a remake of the original song by Webstar and Young B). J-Hope was a top hip hop dancer in the underground dance scene in korea, and started rapping after he joined BTS.
You should react to the craziest thing about Colin Kaepernick you didn't know by kto. I guarantee that it will keep you on the edge of your seat you will love it.
Still waiting on some Black Sabbath lol. Check out some Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Sabaton. If you want some real heavy stuff try Slayer's Reign in Blood, Seasons in the Abyss or Dead Skin Mask. I can give you metal for days, just ask and you shall receive lol
Pentatonic is soulless. They are well trained and well coached and sound robotic with no lower register. Tenors,altos, and sopranos. No flavor nothing homemade. Industrial vocal training produces packaged tasteless songs. Every note will be perfect not a whine, cry, warble, or any other vocal gymnastics
