My brother died as a firefighter when the building collapsed on him. I got the news by phone and rushed in my car to my parents house. This song started playing on the radio. I had to pull off the road and completely broke. After about 30 minutes of crying I was able to continue driving. The song always reminds me of his death.
The important thing about this performance is it really opened a lot of people's eyes to just how talented rock singers are. Lots of people just think it's a bunch of screaming in rock when in reality, it takes a very talented singer to be able to sing rock music really well. David brought a lot of respect to Rock singers. They aren't all as good as he is but singing rock is a lot harder than you think. ❤❤
Uhm i dont think people think rock is a bunch of screaming i mean rock is the most popular genre in america people think heavy metal is a bunch off screaming which is a different discussion and, heavy metal is a sub genre of rock but different enough to be considered its own thing
Nobody thinks Rock is a bunch of screaming, heavy metal they do. All those amazing rock songs from the 80's, who thinks that's screaming?? I don't think of Disturbed as rock singers honestly.
My mom was a Simon and Garfunkel fan. I heard all their music growing up. I played this when it came out. She got a tear, said he hit the feeling they were feeling when the original came out.
The movie is Old School. The original version of this song is in the movie Old School, but it's at the point where Will Ferrell is drowning after being hit with a tranquilizer dart. Dust in the Wind is being played at Blue's funeral. When Will Ferrell's character yells out " You're my boy Blue!"
The official LIVE version of A Reason to Fight has a very powerful message. I saw them for the first time in July and the crowd at my show had the same reaction as the crowd in the video which is... heartbreaking and terrible. I was one of the people bawling my eyes out due to my history. At the end of the song David Draiman had his head down in his arms and just sobbed for a minute.
I love the Disturbed version of this song. Seriously good. Saw them in concert last summer and it was phenomenal. Seriously good. Just as amazing live.
To start - I'm old enough to remember the original. My fear, and the fear of my friends, was that we were on the edge of an apocalypse - zero population growth was something we worried about, and many of us made life decisions to avoid the "inevitable" of over population leading to mass starvation. The other fear was obviously war. The Vietnam war was on, and many believed mass nuclear destruction was inevitable. We grew up with war drills, hiding under our desks and pretending (to soothe our parents) that we believed it would help when the bomb fell. The Sound of Silence was an anguished cry for a world we were about to lose. I stumbled over this version about 6-7 years ago and lost my sh!t. Listened to it a million times, shared it with my friends, went down the rabbit hold to see who Draiman IS, and what else Disturbed might have produced that I would like. (For me, the answer was: Nothing.) I've come to believe this: Simon and Garfunkel wrote and sang this as a warning, a plea to wake up. Draiman sang it as a man in a rage because no one took it seriously. There's a third one that came out last year that I put up with these two: Geoff Castellucci's version. To me, Castellucci is mourning for what has been lost. I know there are a ton of other versions out there, but these are my three. It's one song for three moods, and each is itself and spectacular. If you haven't heard Geoff's, give it a listen. Better, give it a reaction. His musicianship is next level.
This is very amazing the way he covered this really amplifies the meaning of the song if you're looking for more try Land of confusion it's another amazing cover and the video is insane
Art Garfunkel "only" sang he did not write the songs. I understand that people thinking that he wrote the songs really annoyed Paul Simons. Great singing though! I love this version from Disturbed.
Hold to the Memories is another beautiful ballad. Absolutely love their new video release Don’t tell me featuring Ann Wilson, the ultimate rocker. Love their cover and animated video of Genesis’ Land of Confusion….favorites go on and on. I’d never even heard of the band until I accidentally discovered this video on RU-vid in 2020. Now a big fan.
I remember hearing this fkr the 1st time and was totally blown away at the interpretation and amazing vocals. I then saw this video which was the icing on the cake
I've been watching you for about a week and I do like your comments compared to other's who just Bob their heads. It's still amazing to me that people your age have not heard these clasic hits. They made those bands.
10,000 fists is a pretty good song.. good message that BP might resonate with... Sound of Silence was a huge departure from what they normally do, but David Draiman can sing his ass off.
I really hope you plan to show him both "Down with the Sickness" and the live version of this that you did. "Stupify" is another popular one from back in the day you may want to do! Maybe you could both even do the original version of the song if you don't know/remember it? Another great reaction guys! ❤
Loved the reaction. ^.^ I suggest reacting to their song "Indestructible" It's one of their heavier songs, but is totally clear what is being said, awesome emotional meaning, I suggest watching the official video with it. It's AMAZING!
I just remember the old dude wrestling the naked chick in oil and he died doing it😂 his name was blue.😂 forgot the name of that movie. But great reaction! This was fun
The movie reference evoked by Disturbed version of Sound of Silence is a low key great retro super hero movie called ‘The Watchmen’ ..... well worth a look (not sure if Disturbed actually played on the soundtrack (long time since I watched it) but the vibe hits the same
Love all of Disturbed. Their Evolution album was where they did something outside of their mainstream sound & I think it's underrated by the amount of hate I saw from the diehard fans, but I love it regardless. Can't go wrong w/ these guys, their live performances are outstanding as well. David brought a 7yr old girl & her dad up on stage from the crowd at their latest concert in the OKC Paycom Center, the band signed her poster, & they got to stay on stage for the duration of their next song since it was her first concert ever (according to the sign). Great guys.
On writing this song alone and nothing else for the rest of your life, you could be proud of a lasting legacy and a contribution to mankind. It is truly on that level.
The First Time I Heard This I Was Mesmerized By Davids Voice....& TBH Now I Know Exactly What S&G Were Singing ...I Commented & A Week Later I Got A Notify As Someone Commented On My Comment ...It Was DAVID Himself...I Cannot Find That Video...😢😢...Did I Reply To Him NO....I Thought FFS Some Clowns On Here Trying To Convince Me It Was DAVID..... IT WAS ❤😊❤😊❤
YOU guys MUST CHECK OUT together to DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS - Disturbed! Was definitely in the pre soccer game & pre gym tunes! Live version is 🔥🔥🔥 too there few different versions! Also last resort by papa roach! These two were on the playlist before Metallica, linkinpar, lil Wayne, 50 cent & Eminem kicked in! Pre game getting ready mode 🔥⚽️🏋️♂️
You can go with some of the early stuff. Stupify, Unstoppable, Indestructable, The Game, Voices, Stricken, Land of Confusion (Genesis/Phil Collins cover). Also, consider looking into Godsmack too. And consider that Sully Erna (Godsmack's singer) is a small guy (only 5'6 and like, 135lbs) with his voice. If you go that way, start with Voodoo.
Just want to say you may want to do a reaction to down with the sickness uncensored version if all you’ve heard is the radio version because the radio version has an entire verse taken out
You should do a reaction to "bad man" its a grammy nominated song. It was originally about the war in Ukraine, but it can totally apply to so many different things.
I remember when i first heard sound of silence i was watch the tv show "Into the Badlands" but i know a good song i hope you will like well two one by the group skillet called "falling inside the black" and the group Cryoshell their song "Creeping in my soul"
