Voice Coach/Opera Singer REACTION & ANALYSIS Disturbed "The Sound of Silence" 

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She has the expressions of a Disney princess.

God: David do you want a voice of an angel or demon. David: Yes.

The original version of this song comes across as a warning to the future...Disturbed's version is a realisation that it has all come true and we didn't heed the warning. Simply breath taking

Paul Simon told David that it was HIS song now - what a fabulous compliment!!!!!

“I thought that they’d have a more aggressive approach.” Hang on tight... He’s still in first gear.

Apparently Paul Simon told Disturbed that they sang it with the emotion it truly deserves, and that he loved it. Big compliment right there, most artists aren't too thrilled with covers.

Most people don't realize the fact how incredibly good metal singers really are !!! this is just one example and what great cover of one of the most beloved songs in music history !!

This woman is so fascinating. Just watching her facial expressions it does something to you. She almost helps you take in another element or depth of what you're listening to.

I want a girl to look at me how she looks at the music that makes her happy.

"It sounded so much more haunted and dark" you could say it sounded disturbed.

QUOTE TAKEN FROM REDDIT: "In April 2016, Paul Simon endorsed the cover. Additionally, on April 1, Simon sent Draiman an email praising Disturbed's performance of the rendition on American talk show Conan. Simon wrote, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." Draiman responded, "Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words. We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful."

This cover blows my mind every single time. Its a damn masterpiece & should be in a museum.

If this song isn't played at my funeral I'm not attending.

As was once read, I now reciprocate: "Garfunkel's version represents a warning, while Disturbed's version represents rage since the warning was ignored."

David trained as a cantor...to sing holy prayers and chants in synagogue. His voice is resonant, melodic and emotive ...and just plain beautiful.🙏

As a loyal and diehard Disturbed fan for over two decades, seeing her slowly growing more and more excited as David was transitioning his voice into his traditional "Oooo-wah-a-a-a!!" towards the end of the song was the most adorable thing I've ever seen.

Vocal coach: Would you like to sing it softly or powerfully? David: Yes.

Simon & Garfunkel version: Humanity's cry for help. Disturbed version: Humanity's last warning.

No matter how many times I listen to this song, it gives me chills and makes me well up. The emotion behind his voice is TANGIBLE

Heartwarming story - especially for Simon and Garfunkel lovers like me . . . . . “Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence? It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia University. During freshman orientation, Art met a student from Buffalo named Sandy Greenberg, and they immediately bonded over their shared passion for literature and music. Art and Sandy became roommates and best friends. With the idealism of youth, they promised to be there for each other no matter what. Soon after starting college, Sandy was struck by tragedy. His vision became blurry and although doctors diagnosed it as temporary conjunctivitis, the problem grew worse. Finally after seeing a specialist, Sandy received the devastating news that severe glaucoma was destroying his optic nerves. The young man with such a bright future would soon be completely blind. Sandy was devastated and fell into a deep depression. He gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved back to Buffalo, where he worried about being a burden to his financially-struggling family. Consumed with shame and fear, Sandy cut off contact with his old friends, refusing to answer letters or return phone calls. Then suddenly, to Sandy’s shock, his buddy Art showed up at the front door. He was not going to allow his best friend to give up on life, so he bought a ticket and flew up to Buffalo unannounced. Art convinced Sandy to give college another go, and promised that he would be right by his side to make sure he didn’t fall - literally or figuratively. Art kept his promise, faithfully escorting Sandy around campus and effectively serving as his eyes. It was important to Art that even though Sandy had been plunged into a world of darkness, he should never feel alone. Art actually started calling himself “Darkness” to demonstrate his empathy with his friend. He’d say things like, “Darkness is going to read to you now.” Art organized his life around helping Sandy. One day, Art was guiding Sandy through crowded Grand Central Station when he suddenly said he had to go and left his friend alone and petrified. Sandy stumbled, bumped into people, and fell, cutting a gash in his shin. After a couple of hellish hours, Sandy finally got on the right subway train. After exiting the station at 116th street, Sandy bumped into someone who quickly apologized - and Sandy immediately recognized Art’s voice! Turned out his trusty friend had followed him the whole way home, making sure he was safe and giving him the priceless gift of independence. Sandy later said, “That moment was the spark that caused me to live a completely different life, without fear, without doubt. For that I am tremendously grateful to my friend.” Sandy graduated from Columbia and then earned graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He married his high school sweetheart and became an extremely successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. While at Oxford, Sandy got a call from Art. This time Art was the one who needed help. He’d formed a folk rock duo with his high school pal Paul Simon, and they desperately needed $400 to record their first album. Sandy and his wife Sue had literally $404 in their bank account, but without hesitation Sandy gave his old friend what he needed. Art and Paul's first album was not a success, but one of the songs, The Sounds of Silence, became a #1 hit a year later. The opening line echoed the way Sandy always greeted Art. Simon & Garfunkel went on to become one of the most beloved musical acts in history. The two Columbia graduates, each of whom has added so much to the world in his own way, are still best friends. Art Garfunkel said that when he became friends with Sandy, “my real life emerged. I became a better guy in my own eyes, and began to see who I was - somebody who gives to a friend.” Sandy describes himself as “the luckiest man in the world.” Adapted from Sandy Greenberg’s memoir: “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: How Daring Dreams and Unyielding Friendship Turned One Man’s Blindness into an Extraordinary Vision for Life."

Something funny, my father showed me this song as the best cover he has ever heard and I finally got to say to him "you remember the time you stormed upstairs, pulled the CD out of my stereo and snapped it into shards (albeit the outro to Down With the Sickness) claiming it was evil?....this is the same band".

Having heard so many versions of this song, I think Disturbed actually found the essence of the song.

All these years later, I still get goosebumps hearing this song...

I think this is THE most stunning cover of a song I have heard. He expresses the frustration of sonwriters and singers who try to change the world with their music, but cheap advertising and flashing lights win out all the time.

And that ladies and gentlemen is what an eargasm looks like. The leaning in, quick breaths and rapid blinking and eye movement. Bravo.

As someone said: "Simon & Garfunkel's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is anger at the warning going unheeded."

Disturbed arranged and executed this once-in-human-history cover Perfectly. Absolutely flawless.

Beauty can be found in so many forms. His voice is simply incredible. Chester Benington had the same talent. Chris Cornell too. These voices are perfectly pitched, designed to show pain or anger...it brings something so incredibly spine tingling to any piece.

No matter how many times I’ve heard him sing that song, I always get chills.

She genuinely looks like she's in love with the music. Wow. She really cares a lot about the music.

Lead singer of disturbed. He is amazing period

I could listen to this 1000 times, and every single time get goosebumps. David's version is simply astounding.

*CV* - "I thought he would be a little more aggressive" *Everyone else* - "Just wait..." 😄

People never realize how beautiful the voices of rock singers are.

As beautiful as this version is, listen to when he sang it on the Conan O'Brian show. His voice is so clear. It is glorious!

Its that SOUL he brings. Lows and highs. He just has a meaty strong voice, and he knows how to use it. That is what i love about his work. Like Howard Jones from Killswitch Engage! I love metal vocals with that soul behind it!

the fact that he waits for that emotion to build for 3 minutes before growling for the first time is what sells it, in my opinion, and he sells it very well indeed.

As I've once read: "S&G's song represents a warning, and the Disturbed's version represents the rage of the warning being ignored" and I couldn't put that in better words

I love reaction channels when they highlight great songs, but I've never seen such captivated facial expressions. You're so stunning and passionate about the craft, and you are a delight to witness. I'm glad I found your channel.

(I'm 64)This version is the first song that has ever put a tear in my eye.. absolutely AWESOME

And now, the first ever documented "eargasm" captured on film.

I don't think I've ever seen someone actively "delight" before.

This cover is just out of this planet. And it’s by far more emotionally charged, deep, vocally stunning and…so much better than the original! 🤘❤️

this is the first song i've seen you review that you were completely drawn into to the point of not be able to add your comments to it as it was running. couple that to the facial expressions as the emotions hit you tells the story of both the words and his performance of them!!! this cover is stunning!!!!!

She has such an expressive face, it's perfect for RU-vid.

02:00 Elizabeth: "This was not what I was expecting at ALL." The Internet: "That's why we've been recommending it!"

I love watching your facial expressions Elizabeth, particularly your eyebrows & mouth shape when you’re listening intently. To me I can see where you are really excited by a section of the song or emotionally taken it by the performance. It’s a joy to watch.

Welcome to the wonderful world of metal! These people are typically classically trained but through emotion and artistiry they develop their own way to convey their emotions. Which is deep and beautiful and sometimes frightening...just like real life. Glad you loved it and genuinely hope this opens you up to more music like this! If you want emotion....you're now in the right spot❤

there is just something about watching people who truly love what they do and getting excited about that said thing. The joy she has from music and good vocals and song in general is very beautiful.

I was able to see them perform this live recently. It's a very emotional song and it always hits me very hard when I hear them sing it.

His rendition is absolutely stunning. I’ve watched this dozens of times and always get chills. Incredible.

Actually a lot of metal vocalists such as this have an incredible range - really rare talent that they dont often get enough credit for

Watching her expressions, it looks like she's enjoying a personal concert in her head. It's like she was born deaf, had an operation and now she's listening to sound for the very first time and we're witnessing her falling in love with music.

If I wanted to try to raise the dead....well David, I would insist you tag along. We scream we weep, and we feel so grateful you make the sounds we simply can't .😅

The very first time I heard that song done by Disturbed sound of silence I was absolutely blown away

She definitely had an eargasm when listening to it.

After watching her fall in love with this song, anyone else immediately fall in love with her too?

The official studio version is great but the live performance with full orchestra on Conan was unbelievable. Highly recommend checking that out.

Such an astute, intelligent woman! I can't get enough!! Thank you for being you.

David Draiman actually has a lot of classical musical training, which is why his voice has such a strong range

I am 63 years old now. Heard the original when I was a kid. S&G did it to perfection then. Decades go by and all that's changed are the faces and the names, while the silence has only deepened. And this mans voice reflects that deeper frustration perfectly. I wouldn't change a thing... Its perfection exactly as he's done it.

David's voice is incredible he can go from gruff and screamy to gentle and tender.

I really love the genuine movement and earnest and joy she experiences while listening to music. I'm obsessed with her.

the original never gave me shivers like this cover did.

What he put in to that was his whole soul. You can feel it all the way down to your bone marrow. Paul Simon said to david when hearing the cover- "My song was a warning. Your song is the rage because the warning was ignored. It is your song now. Not mine"

I'm a grown ass man and no matter what every single time I hear Davids range...I literally tear up. This guy is amazing. 10 / 10 . Great cover

I get goosebumps every single time I hear Disturbed's interpretation of this song!! ❤

The Simon and Garfunkel version sounds like they are telling a story about events in the world of the song. The Disturbed version sounds like he is living in that world as those events are happening.

In 2016, my youngest brother had "discovered" this version and I remember him raving about it. Soon after he unexpectedly died in his sleep of heart arrhythmia. We played it at his funeral. I think this is the first time that I have listened to this song in almost 7 years. 😥

The BEST Sound of Silence cover ever!!! His voice, the music, the way it goes growing! Absolutely gorgeous version! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m absolutely floored here. My first time ever watching your channel and I honestly never knew you existed. With that being said, after watching you and the way your feelings and emotions show so naturally in your eyes and in your face, I had tears streaming down my face. Suddenly this amazing song faded into the background of watching your reaction. To say that you possess an absolutely incredible natural beauty would be like saying the song you were listening to was a “neat little tune.”

The original was a warning. This version is David pissed off that we didn’t listen. He was meant to do this song. It is the best cover ever.

David is the musical definition of never judge a book by its cover. He can put together a beautiful melodic performance or do 5 minutes of growling and animalistic rage.

I am 62. Listened to a lot of music and many bands. Though Disturbed is not among my favorites (Genesis is). This song is my all time favorite song. It always reaches me.

Absolutely love these videos because you can literally see the gears in her brain turn as she analyzes what she hears, love it.

She legit looks like she's having an eargasm.

I want to find a girl who looks at me, like Elizabeth looks at music.

His version brought me to tears.

I have heard this song countless times and still get tears with each and every listen.

David Dramain was trained as a synagogue cantor, which is why his voice sounds "classical." This is one of my favorite songs!

the fact that this did not even win one Grammy, shows you how the Grammys, don't have enough respect to rock and metal. Its a crime

His voice control is outstanding. It’s beautiful.

The live version is even more amazing especially as he was sick at the time.

Her facial expressions while listening to the song are just SOOO FRIGGIN CUTE!!!!

The original version: The sad warning while still having hope Disturbs version: The rage that the warning wasn't heeded

I have never once made it to the end of this rendition without crying.

Saw them live, and he sounds EXACTLY the same live as he does in this recording; he's truly talented.

Simon himself sent an email to David Draiman, giving his praise to his cover after seeing it on Conan.

i dont care how many times i hear Disturbed's version i get goosebumps everytime!!!!

I have no idea who this beautiful woman is, but she is absolutely fascinating, fantastic, intelligent, inspiring, infectious, tremendous, spectacular, amazing, and any other adjective you can come up with! Oh, and this version of this song hits all of those same adjectives! ❤

Wow! Absolutely beautiful.❤

Why does this song still have the power to make me cry even after listening to it a million times?? It is absolutely incredible

It's basically a master class in how to do a cover. Faithful to the feel of the original, but, with it's own uniqueness. It's theirs enough so you can't mistake it for the original.

The cover of this song is powerful and amazing

Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it.....

I never watched someone actively going through the process of falling in love in a video before.

Your facial expressions through this are fabulous. They tell us what you verbally tell us.

Paul Simon has signed off on this version as one of his favorite renditions.

holy moley, this girl knows how to use language effectively, describing with such exact word usage, but moreover she so quickly identifies such meaningful analysis! coolness.