With Dave's vocals isolated from the music, you can really hear how great his voice is in this cover. Powerful and full of emotion. One of the best and most impressive vocal performances he ever did, and something you wouldn't expect from him either.
So sorry for your loss. I am dying of the same thing as your Dad. I told my daughters that it doesn't matter if they come and see me as COPD is not a pretty way to die. All I ask of them is to live while they can and to be the best women that they can be. That and when they think of me to remember the good times and tell their kids about their crazy grandpa and the adventures we had. I would bet that is all that your dad wants for you. Nameste.
I can only imagine like disturbed playing, and then they finish a song, all the lights go out. Then he starts singing this, a Capella, spotlight on this, him close to the audience, really making it personal. But have it JUST him, get more intense and everything, yell and everything. It would send chills up my back.
Bardzo przykre jeszcze w takim momencie kiedy Paweł Adamowicz nie żyje Aż chce się płakać.... Będziemy tęsknić Panie Pawle! Pozostaniesz w naszej pamięci. 😩 Bardzo mi przykro [ * ]
I listened t the original Simon/Garfunkel version as a kid and it was a staple on my favorite list of songs during my teen "lonely period". A classic tune that has always been haunting. Dave hits this tune perfectly. His haunting voice is a true measure of what a singer can be. His remix and tonal changes are absolutely pure.
For all the 'pitch correction' folks, this was the sum of 6 hours studio work and over 30 takes to find the right tone for the cover, according to both artists and technicians. I've seen it almost flawlessly pulled off live and, for those that won't take my word for it, the Conan performance is comparable to the performances I've seen. The range is extended to almost breaking point, as can be heard in the first two verses but that serves as an example of how much they were willing to expend in order to make a rendition as heartfelt as this. All credit to a band who aren't known for rock ballads but managed to pull off the best I've heard in years. May they continue to surprise (and cause people to scream autotune) for many more years.
Matthew Cove Using autotune doesn't make you a bad singer. In the studio, you want to deliver the best possible product for your listeners to receive. There is no singer in the world that doesn't hit a flat or sharp note from time to time. That's what the pitch correction is for. He's a great singer, but there is undeniably small amounts of pitch correction going on.
WeeklyAudio My aunt dates a guy who worked with and occasionally still works with David in the studio. He goes by 'Dude', his nickname and let me tell you: David uses no auto-tune nor any technological editing.
Colton Hofmann I have no doubt that you're telling the truth, but as a producer myself, it's very easy to spot pitch correction. I'm sorry to say, but there is very small amounts of it in this. I can point out the exact times if you want.
Yeah you are correct. Anyone who has used pitch correction and knows how it functions can easily pick it out. This version isn't heavily corrected, but the "Conan version" absolutely is. So many artists these days use it, it's crazy how people have grown so accustomed to it and will blindly defend their favorite artists, haha.
For me, auto-tune is kinda like make-up. Most people put so much on, that someone wearing a "natural look" appears to have on none at all. When it comes to music, I am fine with a "natural look" when using auto-tune. Using it to correct a rare sharp or flat is fine. When a "singer" is using it all over the place to cover up their natural voice, that's where I hate it. tl:dr: Yes, David Draiman uses auto-tune. But he uses it so rarely that it's obvious that he has a damn good voice.
When I first heard this version it was on a random Spotify playlist I was listening to in the car. It began and I was thinking "Oh wow whoever this is is amazing. I need to find out who this band is when I stop for fuel." Then as it got to the final two verses and the powerful hoarseness comes to his voice I was shocked that it was David. I honestly never appreciated him as having a traditional really good voice until I heard this. Gave me a whole new appreciation for him.
David's voice isolated from the music is one of the beautiful things on this planet. The power and passion in his voice, and the growl he adds into it closer to the end sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it.
im not usually a fan of rock, but hearing someone with such a raspy voice since a song like this so sweetly made me fall in love. then hearing him really bring the emotion at the end was amazing. obviously he’s a great pick for such a meaningful song
when he gets to the line "like silent rain drips fell" its like a sudden punch. and the multiple voice effect on "to the neon god they made" was just incredible. his voice is so amazing.
Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a street lamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence Fools, said I, you do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you But my words, like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls And whispered in the sounds of silence
David is my favorite singer ever. His voice is powerful yet percussive but in this song it takes on a whole new dimension. He really build up his voices power from beginning to end making an excellent cover.
SRT Viper 51 I think what happened was the piano during the original recording may have bled in to the mic, that's why it can't be heard when he's singing, but I'm not 100% sure
his beautiful voice really carries the entire song. usually musicians rely on the melody and music to carry their voice, but his voice commands everything in this song.
Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again, Because a vision softly creeping, Left its seeds while I was sleeping, And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence. In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone, 'Neath the halo of a street lamp, I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence. And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more. People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never share And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence. "Fools" said I, "You do not know Silence like a cancer grows. Hear my words that I might teach you, Take my arms that I might reach you." But my words like silent raindrops fell, And echoed In the wells of silence. And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made. And the sign flashed out its warning, In the words that it was forming. And the sign said, the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls. And whisper'd in the sounds of silence.
HOLY SHIT!!!! Never heard vocals like this before. 5th time on the trot listening to it and blubbing like a baby and covered in goosebumples!!! OUTSTANDING 👍👍👍👍👍
This is the best version I've ever heard. Maybe the best song I've ever listened to. listen to it at least once a day. I play it, my husband shakes his head and walks away.
cant find good enough words, wow awesome, amazing just doesnt cut it. such a strong voice thats out of this world, i love this, probably the best version of this song i have ever heard. its so amazing it brings tears to my eyes. such talent
I love this song, it’s so beautiful. I can remember one time I had woken up from a nightmare and couldn’t go back to sleep and so I got on Facebook for a few minutes and someone had shared this and as I was listening I became calm and was able to go back to sleep.
I am in awe. I thought you did a good job with covering the song, but it's only now that I realize how much you put into that with your voice. I don't know how else to say it, but whatever you do, keep going to that vocal coach you have. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job.
