Therapist reacts to Disturbed - Sound of Silence REACTION  

I’m a 73 year old grandma who still has the original S & G vinyl that includes this song. I accidentally came across the Disturbed’s video version in 2020 as everything locked down because of the pandemic descended. I was blown away. I’ve since checked out the bands concert performances and other videos and came to love them, even the heavy metal. I’ve been checking in on re actions by others (voice teachers, musicians, reacters) and your response has been the most Savvy and complete one I’ve heard. Thank you!

This is my favorite rendition. It always gives me chills

I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel... have ALL their albums, along with my daddy's other almost 200 albums. The original version does sound like a warning of sorts but THIS one is like the final warning! I get chills every single time and your reaction was spot on!!! Your facial expressions were right on target with my chills. LOVED THIS!!! I want more!! Josh Groban recorded Bridge Over Troubled Water and it is on his latest album, Bridges. There are several great songs on that album and his voice is... just wow!!

Also a great cover of this song was done by Henk Poort, opera singer, who sang it specially for Floor Jansen in the show “Beste Zangers 2019. He did in the style of Disturbed and even learned distortion to please Floor.

Never has this song been so true, the separation of humanity from humanity through technical innovation. The neon gods have never been stronger than today we create our own gods that we worship ever day. In the 60s it's was the TV and now it's the phone.

Hey Rosalie. I love that trill in your voice when you sing !

I appreciate you watching and listening to the video then stating your thoughts... I believe that's how you get the real feel "chills" out of the music. Too many people stopping and starting the video too many times to give input, at times it's nice but then it kills the build up which he ment when recreated the song. Thank you!!

BRILLIANT!!!! 😮

Lifetime Disturbed fan from the United States

What a great rendition of S &G's song, I like the little bit of Viking touch. And the lyrics seem so ahead of their time. YOU are the only person I've heard here on YT who got this song 100% plus!! I have been so disappointed with others because it went over their head, like they were not LISTENING, or so it seemed. But your interpretation was like mine, relating it to breakdown of communication in society, and what it is doing to us and children. But YOU went even further than my brain was able to and added thoughts I had not considered. E.g. that the worshiping of idols over communication with each other has occurred throughout time not just in the present, wow, sad but so true. THEN you also threw in the free speech problem we are having today! WOW! A great listen. Thank you for sharing!

Yep

Try Into the fire or Indestructible next to get a glimpse of their main thing :)

The original was the warning, this is the mourning…

Please listen to Metallica Fade to Black . This song saved me so many times, as a Therapist maybe you can understand why this song is so powerful.

Disturbed is my youngest son's favorite!! They have another song called A Reason to Fight that I believe you would LOVE!! It's not super heavy either but lead singer David Draiman can blow your ears out too, lol From their channel, this is A Reason To Fight in case you're interested ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t4382UVl0oc.html

Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan? The band is call "Lovebites" They all The Beautiful Queens heavy metal band right now in the earth. They are really really World class musicians. Phenomenal. Many reactor has been reaction to them. And they have a lot diehard fans like me😁. The fans called Wolfpack. The song is "Set the world on fire" Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏

Should do disturbed - land of confusion

I feel to me the Government did not listen to its soldiers in Vietnam but listened to themselves.

The Original version is like a warning for the future, while the Disturbed version sounds more like anger at the warning being ignored to me.

When Paul Simon, himself, adds this song to his personal playlist, I think you made it. :)

The best description of this performance that I've seen is: Simon & Garfunkel's version was the warning of where our society was going, and Disturbed's version is an expression of the frustration and anger that the warning has been ignored. Paul Simon is an absolute genius in the composition of this song. He and Art performed it with a "sweetness" and softness that actually belied the importance of the song. I've always felt it was one of the most prophetic of my long life. David pounded it home with a sledgehammer, and we needed it desperately! And yet society still does not hear!! We are so self-centric, so self-absorbed, see ourselves as a star, around which planets orbit, when we are actually asteroids, and are only significant when we lift others - allowing our eyes to drift away from ourselves. It's a masterpiece for a second time.

With 7 years of struggling with the dark demon's inside, I see and hear this song in a different light to most people.... I cried like a baby when I first heard Disturbed's version, and after hearing this many dozens of times, I still cry every-time I hear David Draiman sing this version.

This is the most powerful version of this song I've ever heard. It brings tears to my eyes.

David Draiman is a classically trained cantor..so you can imagine his range.. This is one of the best covers ever done!

When Paul Simon heard Disturbed perform this song on Conan O'Brien he tweeted that from now on this song belongs to you! To me that would be the highest form of a compliment when the author of the song says it's no longer his but Disturbed's.

It gives me goosebumps every time. At 73 I think this is my lifetime favorite song.

I am a HUGE Disturbed fan. I've loved them for years. I will never forget when this went public! No matter how much I already knew they could rock it. I never expected what they did with it! David is one of the most emotional and powerful singers that have graced my ears, IMHO. It never ceases to hit me every time I hear or see it. I'm so glad you discovered it. A couple others to experience more of Disturbed are The Light and Hold Onto the Memories. There are many more. But those are great ones to start with.

I heard this song first in the sixties as a kid. I always interpreted it as being a condemnation of television, breaking up communications within families, within communities. Now it is applicable to mobile phone and netflix etc. I think David made an incredible cover of this song. It has lost it's folky feeling and become something much more under Disturbed's interpretation. His anger developing over the more morose and intraspective beginning. But it ends with hope that there is a way out of the silence. Epic, as you said, is what Draiman's did here.

THIS is the way this song was MEANT to be performed. It is so amazing that 2 different artistic visions created it decades apart.

I always like to describe David Draiman’s voice as a Lamborghini V12 engine. Smooth and subtle at low power, it develops into this strong and full throated rumble when he’s cruising, but when he puts the power down, it becomes this bellowing roar that you notice from a mile away and leaves you shuddering. One of the most powerful and unique voices I’ve ever heard. Disturbed is a band you should definitely check out some more of, and not just for more of Draiman’s voice. You’ll find as you delve into metal some more, that there is a surprising depth to the music and lyrical content, and Disturbed is well known for songs that often touch on very sensitive, and sometimes taboo, issues of mental health and emotional well-being with a no nonsense but positive attitude and genuine concern for their fellow humans. Given your propensity for the psychological and sociological aspects of music, I think you would find a lot to interest you there. Especially songs like “down with the sickness”, “inside the fire”, “the light”, “prayer”, “reason to fight”, and many others I can’t quite think of right now. Also, as you mentioned you like middle eastern style of music, you’re bound to hear some ME elements within their work and especially in Draiman’s singing as he is a classically trained Jewish cantor and that shows up a lot in his vocal flourishes and mannerisms.

His voice begins like a gentle rain with looming clouds on the horizon, builds slowly to a down pour, crescendos into a raging storm, then finally gives us a little peak of the sun as the rain eases back to a gentle mist.

Hearing them perform this song live, words can not describe the raw emotions that flows through the crowd. The chills last a lifetime.

Hello Rosalie, great reaction! This is one of the few songs where I think the cover version surpasses the original. I am quite old ;D but the original lyrics by Paul Simon are still so relatable. Originally he was reacting to the consumerism of the new media of television :O in relation to radio, but if we ignore the obvious anachronism of 'neon' the words are totally modern. In todays world, we would talk about the fact that everyone is into social media and permanently looking at their mobile telephones, that computer algorithms dictate what the people 'see', since you are only shown things similar to what you like. In this process - again, controlled by a computer - you could miss an incredible amount of content that could change your vision of the world. The good thing in this case is that reactors like you are shown things that you would normally not be interested in, because your listeners point you in the right direction. Other people are sometimes kept in a bubble of their own making and don't get the 'big picture'. This song was, however, a different direction of the band Disturbed, even Paul Simon said he was impressed by this particular cover. If you want to get a better idea of the normal content of the band, I can recommend the song 'Down with the Sickness' by Disturbed. Fun Fact: The lead singer, David Drayman has classical training which is shown in this cover by his masterful control of his voice in order to bring the meaning to people without overdoing the singing.

Im a Norwegian metalhead, i love NW, Distrubed and many many more. But i have to say this preformence from David is one for the hall of fame. But his live of this is even better! Its mindblowing... also I think you would absulutly love the band Spiritbox, with the "Circle With Me Courtney Laplante ONE TAKE Live " She sings live and one take, its all over the net now. People are in awe of what she is doing. :)

This version makes the point loudly! This sends the message that is needed to hear in this age. Better than original.

One of the best male vocalists on the planet...amazing range and control!

Hi Rosalie! 🤗✨💗 Wow - I've had so many chances to listen to this before, but haven't until now. This song has a special place in my heart - goes back to HS and a song/dance group I led. A very special time in my life with rare beauty and comfort. And I'll admit, knowing Disturbed made a version of it, I stayed away from this, being worried I might bruise that memory. (I don't always respond well to angry music). But goodness - this was amazing! Such a powerful interpretation, performance, and visual message. Gave me a similar vibe to when I heard American Pie for the first time (mostly from the complexity I think). This interpretation is deep and dark - the visual at the end of all the musicians and instruments in the same life boat, perhaps floating to the hopeful safety of a new unknown - so powerful - and a vision of perseverance. I agree - epic. Life is often so challenging - holding onto positive memories from the past is safe and hard to risk. But this was certainly worth pushing through that worry. Thank you for helping guide me to this growth. I respect you, my friend. 🥰😘🎶

I've listened to this song since the 60's when it came out. Even in the S&G original I could see the symbolism - materialism as the dead gods we worship. But this version lifts the message to another dimensional level, emotionally and spiritually. Your reaction analysis is by far, the BEST I have listened to.

It amazes me how relevant this song is today having been written in the early sixties. I remember the original pop version. This version is so powerful and really feels truer to the words of the song..

You should watch the version of this when they were on Conan O'Brian. David Draiman was very sick with the flu and advised not to sing live that night. He was running a fever of 103°. He had to use a little auto-tune but most of it was all HIM! Amazing work ethic! Oh also: he studied to be a Jewish cantor before Disturbed. That is why he has that strong, deep, and resonating sound! Perfection in my opinion! Late edit: others pointed out that it was Conan O'Brian. Thank you for clarifying😁

I've always loved the visual of one group "harvesting" the instruments and delivering them to the other group who has written the music, even though they don't have instruments. It's all about working together and connecting as a society.

If you're looking for more Disturbed songs then I definitely recommend Land of Confusion and Sons of Plunder!

When you were excited about his voice in the first verse I couldn’t wait for you to see how much more amazing he would get ❤

Thanks for this R! Another great reaction to a classic but this version by Disturbed is so awesome, right? That being said, please pretty please with a cherry on top check out their live performance featuring Myles Kennedy (lead singer from Alter Bridge) which I believe is even better -if you can believe that's possible!! Check it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H3By4DZyTNM.html And it's also a perfect segway for me to recommend Alter Bridge: 'Down To My Last', 'In Loving Memory', 'Watch Over You', 'Open Your Eyes' and so many more. IMHO Myles Kennedy has got to be one of the greatest voices nowadays! Cheers!!

Even Simon himself liked the cover enough to email Draiman directly, stating: "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." 🤯 Love your reactions, btw. 😄

This song is special, in a way that makes the word 'special' sound completely inadequate. It's one of my favorite songs to show people who claim that metal artists aren't real musicians, and that metal is just screaming. Thank you for checking it out. You touch on a very good point. Metal doesn't shy away from emotions - any emotions. It doesn't avoid them, sugarcoat them or speak about them in hushed tones. Metal drives into and through emotions like a freight train, confronting them headlong. Metal is passion. And that's why I'm a metalhead. The original version of this song sounds like a plea to me. "Hey, watch out. We're heading in this direction." This version sounds like a final warning to me. "We warned you! This is where we're headed!" To answer your question, I'm from the Netherlands.

I think the the live Conan show is more impressive, because his emotions are more raw and he his showing exactly how he feels every moment.

Great Reaction! I have watched over 100 Reactions to this song, lol, and almost 50% of reactors don't know that its a cover of the Classic Simon & Garfunkel song from the 60's. Your education of this Song and your pure natural reaction was a refreshing one! IMO - The Best Cover of ANY Song EVER Done! Period.

It always makes me happy to see someone coming to realize just how talented most hard rock/metal vocalist and musicians really are. Many are even classically trained. Welcome to the journey! Edit: I would point to you Unleash the Archers (Awakening or Legacy) or Ad Infinitum (Fire and Ice, Marching on Versailles or See You in Hell ) for more really talented female leads and jaw dropping musicians.

Thank you for understanding the meaning of this song. And for appreciating the emotion and feeling David put into this song.

The best version of the song ever made!!

The first song I heard from them was Down With The Sickness (probably their signature radio song) but 10,000 Fists, Stupify, and the Phil Collins cover Land of Confusion are all amazing!

I'm not a metal fan but definitely a fan when they sing this and Hold On To Memories and Reason To Fight

Just an amazing voice and a new song altogether sung the way he did. powerful vocal chops.

David has stated he wanted the band to do this cover because it was the only way his parents would listen to his music. I suggest starting with their breakout hit Down with the Sickness… you will definitely see another side to his voice. It also helps highlight how well trained a singer he is that his voice is so good decades later.

I loved this. The expression on your face toward the end is priceless. To me, this is 1 of 3 greatest covers ever done along with Johnny Cash Hurt and PTX Hallelujah. Keep up your good work.

I feel this version is really so faithful to the original and yet so radically disturbed. It's a fantastic piece and really at this point I'd just continue to be gushing over how amazing this cover is

I think this song is about people's inability to communicate with each other. This problem has become so much worse in the last two decades with the advent of smartphones and social media. "People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening". You see it everywhere online, especially in politics. The miscommunication has gotten so bad that it's almost like people aren't even speaking the same language anymore. Everyone is so caught up in their own echo chambers that we're living in completely different realities. We can't even agree on the most basic facts. No one even wants to have genuine dialogue with people they disagree with anymore. Instead of actually opening their hearts and listening to what other people are saying, everyone is just waiting for their next opportunity to score some cheap political point that they think will help their 'team' win. People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening.

I think you will certainly appreciate this LIVE version by Henk Poort . Link : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q_BJaM-UrXc.html . Henk Poort is an Opera Baritone who learned in 24 hours especially for Floor Jansen how to sing with disstorcie especially for Her evening/episode of Beste Zangers 2019( Best Singers ) because she thinks it is such a beautiful song and also liked the cover of Dissturpt so much. he sang it in that version for her

I know it’s a warning sign to society but I connect with it because I am a people pleaser trying to set boundaries. I also have depression and it’s so resonant with the sound of silence. It represents that isolation that can happen . And the first line reminds me of when the depression first starts up again, when it’s minor and I can deal with it. It’s like slowly moving down a water slide until suddenly you hit the steep drop and fall really fast 15 feet.

I'm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I love this version of this song.. it gives me chills every time I listen.

I was in high school when this came out, and when I heard it with Disturbed 🤪🤯 just blew my mind. I'm able to compare both, and came to the same conclusion that it's still relivent today. You are absolutely on point and correct. Paul Simon gave big praise to Disturbed 👍. Great heartfelt reaction.

Another great, and perceptive reaction, Rosalie. IMO this is one of the greatest covers in modern music. It is a testament to this arrangement, that it has been covered by quite a few other varied artists, Pentatonix, and Henk Poort to name a couple. That is often overshadowed by David Draiman's virtuoso performance. I think Down With The Sickness might be considered Disturbed's signature song, but this one is their most popular, I would guess. A couple of other recs: This might be a bit detailed, but it might make a really compelling dramatic reaction. Do you know who Christina Grimmie is? If not, she was a young YT musical sensation and later a popular contestant on The Voice. If you happen to not know anything about her, I would recommend doing the following together in one reaction, without research: Titanium ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yQg9wCR_xPw.html Wrecking Ball ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RLM4PEFJOeU.html News ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hKOe5iIg1cY.html If you do know the story, but not the music, either of those performances are great in different ways . Titanium done indy solo in a small home studio and Wrecking Ball on The Voice, killing it in the blind audition. The last is just a short news story about later events. Another really talented singer guitarist who does it his way is Chris Klafford. If not familiar with him, he was a Swedish Idol winner and AGT contestant. He does really beautiful covers and originals on his channel, called the Kitchen Sessions. Maybe his cover of Imagine might work as a reaction? The AGT version might be a bit difficult copyright wise, but his Kitchen session of it is really lovely, and shouldn't be problematic.

A powerful reimagining of a song that already had powerful lyrics. David Draimin was classically trained. Disturbed has a wide range, from very heavy in "Down With The Sickness" to a ballad like this. "Hold On To Memories" is another lighter song vocally, but definitely not emotionally, heavy tissues warning. "The Light" is a little heavier vocally, and also emotionally. P. S. I want to change my song suggestion for The Bass Gang from "Century" to "The Emperor's New Clothes", because it shows off their vocals better.

It got a good reaction and I can see it getting better and better,The more you lose your prejudices against metal, the better it gets.your reactions and insights to the songs will become more interesting and more honest and empathetic.the direction is very good, keep up the good work Ps:just a kind note: if you can and have the opportunity, always try to find a live version of the given song.For example, the live version of this song on Conan O'Brien is brilliant...thanks and good luck😀

Down with the Sickness their most known song other than this cover, but hard to miss with Distrurbed...David Draimon has interesting voice, he is classically trained, can sing with growl, fry and clean

Simon and Garfunkel sang this song as a warning to everyone. Disturbed's version is the lamentation that the warning was not heeded.

Brings a tear to my eye every time I hear this version definitely epic

This one of the very few S & G covers Paul Simon posted to his website

I’m about a half-hour north of Seattle, Washington. The original reprise version of this song is of course quietly haunting. Disturbed ordinarily rocks out hard. But instead this remake is definitely more subtle, powerful and dramatic. And that’s true that almost anything can consume someone if they dive deeply into it.

Simon tried to warn us. Disturbed is letting us know we screwed up.

Amazing rendition. I'd say that the live version on Conan is far more impactful and emotional, and an absolute must-watch, even if supposedly there is some auto-tuning on it. Definitely check that out. It's far better in my opinion than this video, due in part to seeing him actually perform it. Great reaction as always.

Isn’t it amazing that the words of this song are so relevant even today. I grew up in the 60’s listening to this song but this version really touched me! Z

What an amazing range he has

You gotta check out his live version on the CONAN SHOW IT'S ACTUALLY BETTER THAN THE STUDIO VERSION.👊

If you want to hear a better version live with no auto-tune, you should listen to Henk Poort's rendition of the song on Beste Zangers. Btw, Floor Jenson is also on that show and has some amazing songs.

My favorite song from Disturbed. The Apologetix version is the only one I loved better. It was called the sound of Sirens. It was about racism.

Great cover reaction. To me Simon and Garfunkel 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 and David’s version is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎

EACH TIME A ROCK BAND DOES A COVER, THE RESULT IS A MASTERPIECE. AND IT ALWAYS OVERCOMES THE ORIGINAL VERSION, PERIOD!!! 🤘🏼🎶

The Rock/Metal section has some very incredible vocalists. If you want to be blown away by another outstanding artist, I recommend you to check out Alter Bridge - Words darker than their wings, live at Royal Albert Hall. Myles Kennedy is one of the most gifted artists out there.

"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they'd made." NEVER EVER bow before something you create, but bow and pray before those who created you. Any god you can create is weaker than you and does not deserve your devotion.

The original was written in sadness as a warning about the direction society was taking. This version starts out with the sadness but develops into anger in that society hadn't heeded the warning, more engrossed in the shallowness of the connections of the internet or phones, rather than actual personal connections.

With the first song being a gentle, lilting and pleasant warning of the real possibility of a social disconnect due to modern technology, this is the condemnation and anger at not having listened. The sound of Silance of voices and dreams and music and opinions being silenced by big tech and peoples growing inability to communicate face to face. Do You Here Him NOW!

Would like to your reaction to more songs of this band, because I absolutely love this band, and this song is a vast difference in sound and overall tone that the band normally does. So a reaction to “Down with the Sickness” (one the their first songs that put them on the map), gives you an idea of their normal sound, but not the full picture.

If you haven't heard him do this song on Conan you need to. Raw, and even better in my opinion! You are right in that his voice is EPIC. Then have fun and go to "Down with the sickness"!

check out....DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS, INDESTRUCKTABLE, STRICKEN

I knew Simon and Garfunkel's version very well. As a kid growing up in the sixties it played on the radio often. Came to know Disturbed in the early two thousands while waiting at my daughter's cheerleading practices. This version is far more haunting than the original.

Hey Rosalie your reaction was great the look on your face 🤯 priceless, same look I had years ago when I first saw this video and been a follower of them since, they are an amazing group and you're right it was epic this song is in my top ten on my playlist. Please react to TNT BOYS- flashlight cover on TNTV & Gabriel Henrique-You Want To Know What Love Is -in his car truly amazing

Très bonne analyse des deux interprétations de Sound of silence (Simon&Garfunkel) et du gpe Disturbed…par la thérapeute…de cette vidéo ! À voir absolument… Les néons…Les iPhones…le consumérisme…la peur d’exprimer ses sentiments…de parler au lieu juste de s’exprimer…d’écouter au lieu juste d’entendre…de se rencontrer au lieu de s’isoler…d’aimer au lieu de haïr…d’admirer au lieu de jalouser…d’accepter les différences au lieu de stigmatiser …de donner quand on nous a donné… La liste est exhaustive et chacun à la sienne mais je remercie avant notre thérapeute qui nous a ouvert la voie à notre propre introspection…pour peut-être nous remettre en question…car il n’est jamais mais alors jamais trop tard de prendre conscience que “ rien est impossible jusqu’à ce qu’on réalise que cela est devenu possible ! “ Nelson Mandela “ Encore une fois merci à vous Madame 🙏

I like the live version David did on Conan better than the production version. He had the Flu when he did the Conan version so its more gravelly...don't have to react but check it out to see the difference.

I agree that Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning and Disturbed projected that we have ignored that warning.

A lot of people may not be aware, but the lead singer of Disturbed (David Draiman) is a Julliard trained singer. That range is evident when he sings songs like this.

From Montréal, Canada. Just like fantom of the opera from Nightwish, the Disterbed version added an emotional spice I need when I listen too metal music. 😊

It's a play on free speech... They write songs no one will ever hear. Because silence is the law... Basically it's foresight into now.

Great interpretation of the lyrics!! :D I find it hard to think someone hasn't heard this and or their live "Conan (TV Appearance) before!! However, here you are and you have discovered one of the masterpieces of our time!! BRAVO FOR YOU!!! Disturbed is a heavy metal band that catches EVERYONE by surprise, then elevates and owns a song (this song) 50+ years after it was written!! Anyone who hasn't been blown away by this isn't really listening! No matter what genre you like, this is superbly done and flawless! The best cover/song/video these past 7+ years! DISTURBED ~ WOW!!

I am not a fan of Heavy Metal but this group kills it and his vocals are powerful and haunting.

Rejected this version for a long while. The origional s&g versions haunting simplistic quality was missing but this one is growing on me now.

You have great reactions, Rosalie. This one blew my mind as well. His voice and performance are iconic! We have very similar approaches to reacting and I love to see that you talk about the power of music universally and you also spend time on the lyrics, which I do as well. All the best to you and your channel! Excellent reaction!

You should check out this bands song down with the sickness. Very popular song too.

Disturbed did this live on the Conan show and it is better than the video version. I think you would enjoy watching it...