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On the *Best of Conan * show Conan states," I was sitting at my desk and I turned around and the entire backstage crew had come out to watch because they couldn't believe what they were hearing. One of the greatest live performances in music history. Peace....

This is the recording that Paul Simon heard on CONAN. He called David Draiman afterward to tell him it was exactly what Simon had envisioned for his masterpiece. Draiman was understandably stunned! Pretty decent endorsement!!

No singer that gets heard by a mass audience ever gets the kettle drum ending unless they deserve the kettle drum ending. He REALLY deserves all the kettle drums.

because no one has said it yet I feel obligated to say that he was very sick with the flu during this performance as well. it just makes it a bit more impressive knowing he was so sick they weren't sure he would actually be able to go on, but he did and gave us that.

David Draiman....can go from baritone to tenor, from clear as a bell to rasp and back ON A DIME! unbelievable voice! Amazing timber and control !! Awesome voice!!

For 2 days I have been watching reactions to this song. You said what most say: WOW! I enjoyed your comments and by far you are the most handsome man that I've seen so far. Just an honest comment from a woman old enough to be your grandmother.

To me, Simon and Garfunkel made me hear the message, and Disturbed made me feel it. Both amazing versions.

Goosebump performance - exactly 😍

David Draimen was classically trained. Hes fkn amazing.i don't think I'll ever get sick of version of this song.

Thank you for not stopping it all the time for the first playthrough! He has the voice of a genius!

Not only is he a fantastic singer, you have kind of pushed him up to genius level in his choices of vocals. Not to mention the the arrangement and the band. I have watched about a thousand reaction videos but those with musical training understand exactly what David does and just continues to astound. Most reactions, while appreciating his voice, also get lost in the song and the emotional reactions are great too. This song touches some people so deeply and personally, it’s that powerful. Although the song is half a century old and the original was in folk pop style, David’s vocals and intensity while performing brought it to a whole new level. It’s a perfect fit and perhaps the best cover song of this century.

I have watched close to a hundred "Reacts" pertaining to this song over the last year. Your review is right up there and do I actually think it is the one I enjoyed most. Good job!

The initial reaction people get (the goosebumps and hairs rising on the arms and back of the neck) I reckon are pretty much the same for everyone hearing this version of the song for the first time and this wonderful arrangement, production, and rendition. Much has been said about David Draiman's extraordinary vocal talents, but rarely do we hear about where he got them from. Fact is, he comes from an orthodox Jewish family and trained as a young man to become a cantor within the Jewish religion, but chose to break with tradition and follow a different musical path, which didn't go down too well with some of the elder members of his family (as you'd imagine), but they did all make up in the end when they saw what sort of impact he made in the world of heavy metal and how happy he was. The official video of this song has (last time I checked) attracted over 600 MILLION views and even Paul Simon, who wrote the song back in the early '60's loves it too, so that's the ultimate validation for all concerned.

The Sound of Silence was the first I heard of Disturbed and I was so impressed I listened to it all the time. Then I decided to check out more of their songs and guess which one I picked? Down with the Sickness!! lol I was a bit shocked since I had never listened to Metal but it ended up being one of my favorites. So I guess you're never too old to discover new genres of music.

His classical training absolutely shines through, it is like combining that with what he does with Disturbed and that compression/anger kind of thing just at the right times. And moving back and forth between the two shows what a great vocalist he is! ❤️

Every time I hear this song, it's always like the first time. I don't know anything about compression, resonance or flagellation (which sounds like something quite un-religious?!?!), but I do know that David Draiman has an amazing instrument in his voice which he uses masterfully - tender and soft, powerful and angry, slightly thin and heavy. All in this song which gives me goosebumps with every hearing. Looking forward to you song this Friday Caleb, sure to be a good one. Thanks for the video and review.

I’ve been listening to this version of the Song of Silence since he first performed it on Conan. I always end up crying like baby. Somehow I feel this performance was a sacred “offering”, if you will, to humanity. Paul Simon’s prophetic words, expressed with such powerful and pure conviction by David, is the ultimate musical experience. It touches our hearts and moves our souls to share their love for humanity, their fears, their pain, and ultimately, that faint glimmer of hope. It is my favorite piece of music of all time.

I love David Draiman. His voice is uniquely powerful. His songs are dark, but very meaningful. He is also quite the scholar too. This song is beautiful, and he did a wonderful job making it his own. Thanks for your wonderful reaction. Hope all is well, stay safe and have a blessed day.🎼🎶🎤❤️🇺🇸

His control of that distortion is incredible. Hits the notes absolutely spot on clean, distorts it up beautifully, then cleans it up so so well, back to beautiful clean tones to round out the performance.

I’ve been watching reaction videos to this song for like 3 years and yours is my favorite one. You showed appreciation for every minute detail. Well done.

This is and always will be the best cover of this song! Can you imagine, David Draiman had the flu when he performed this!! Incredible!! ❤❤

I literally cry every time I listen to this. The best sung song I have ever heard. To be there must have been absolutely magical 😎

what makes this even more amazing is he had the flu while singing this, he said he hates this performance because he did not have his full range of voice during this performance.... sound amazing to me haha, if david sings this good with the flu i say give him something so he has the flu daily hehe

Loved how you were able to breakdown & explain so many of the techniques & combination of techniques David used to create such a dynamic & soul wrenching performance in a way that non singers could understand. Sign of an Effective Teacher!

This is one of the best reacts , very good at deciphering the song and meanings, i feel i learned alot from you , thank you

This is the best reaction I have seen to this song and I have watched at least 500 different reaction/reviews.

I absolutely love that you know what your talking about and not just giving us your opinion based on feelings.

David has a voice that needs needs absolutely no judges.

Of all the reactions to this song, in my opinion you have nailed everything about it. His voice patterns as well as what the true meaning of these lyrics represent. My absolutely favorite covers of all time.

Try their song "Reason to Fight" and "The Light". I think you will be pleasantly surprised

Beautiful reaction. So glad you respected the artist and didn't pause several times like many others. David did a wonderful job with this song. Truly set Disturbed ahead of many other many metal bands.

This man is an absolute treasure!

Excellent review, thank you. I have loved hearing this since July 10th, 2023. I play it over and over.

Excellent reaction video! I appreciate that you let the song play, inserting small comments throughout, but then breaking it down after. As a vocalist myself, I look for opportunities to learn from these videos, as well as the beautiful and emotional reactions. Plus, your voice is incredible and inspiring. You've gained a new subscriber here.

Caleb Coles, my dear Most folks just say whoa. Thank you for enjoying Sound of Silence with us out here. Chills every time.

Masterpiece 🙏🏻 and I think you forget to pause while watching this masterpiece 😉 great reaction 😎

You think that’s good, listen to another recording of him singing this song, because he was suffering from flu when he appeared on Conan. He is truly a magnificent performer.love him

Excellent reaction! I really liked your break down of the performance... just a fun fact - David had the flu when this was taped and they had him sitting because they were afraid he would collapse. Suggest you react to Home Free - Man of Constant Sorrows

man, this live... it was just amazing. I will never forget their concert. Ever

Sitting and sick. I love the way he personalizess silennnnce Incredible

I've seen more than 50 reactions to this song and your reaction is by far the best one out there. You obviously know what you talking about. Well done m8.

Hi dear Caleb! Your reactions are a pleasure, as always. I've never heard about this band, this is my first time. The sounds of silence was ona of my first favourites songs. This version is absolutely stunning. I'm speecheless.

Oh yes, I have seen this and the original video by themselves or reacted to more times than I can count, and I get goosebumps every single time!

I've listened to a hundred or more reactions by now, and yours is one of the top three I've heard! And I think it's a three-way tie! Thanks!!!

Great analysis and your obvious appreciation for this outstanding performance comes across very strongly.

The music video is even better as he was sick at the time.

David Drairman had a temperature of 102° and yet his performance was brilliant!

Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and Disturbs version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings 😌 I always feel this song is like an amazing rollercoaster ride, slowly heading to the top, then almost crashing to the bottom....Interesting fact, apparently David was actually sick when he performed this on Conan....

I loved the Timpani drums!! He’s any this song so beautifully

Great Review - I've watched 20+ reviews - great insights on the technicalities of singing from a non musical - nature music video perspective.... awesome.

I just find it difficult to believe that people still havent heard this version. Reactions were all over KZfaq the first year it came out. EVERYONE knows this song lol. I still cant listen to it without getting goosebumps tho. Such a powerful version

Thnx for yet another excellent reaction/analysis. :) I always liked the original by Simon & Garfunkle, but never paid much attention to the lyrics. Disturbeds version and David Draiman's voice demands me to listen, and I never get tired of listening to this version. But kudos to the lyrics, still being weirdly "up to date" 50 yrs after they were written.

I know someone already said it but he was very sick during this which is why he was seated. he got upset when he found out they autotuned this song. When he recorded the video, he spent HOURS getting it just right. I watched this the night he was on Conan and I can tell you I was mesmerized.

"... the words of the prophets are written on subway walls and tenament halls ..." Simon & Garfunkel's rendition was a melancholy lament, full of resignation over the social disillusionment. I hear Disturbed's rendition as a powerfull call to arms, the anthem for the coming revolution!

When you consider he was sick when he performed this.....shows you how much if a professional he is...

Best analysis of this performance so far.

A great reaction to what is my favourite all time song and I have heard a few in my 74 years.

Bingo you hit on every single aspect that makes this performance perfection. Great breakdown

EPIC..and he was sick...and he thought this was not his best..what was his best..all of us melting into nothing..His control is at a whole other level..He is EPic and to me he is the best ever...prove me wrong...live and sick...what....

Love ur comments!!! You are spot on, this version brings tears to my eyes!!

Absolutely amazing to see you guys reactions to The Disturbed song. I've loved and appreciated this for sometime but now have an extensive depth of knowledge thanks to you guys ;-)

All of those octaves and a baritone to boot...Unreal Voice !!!!!!!

That was a wonderful breakdown of the video. Thank you. This is one of my all-time favorite performances.

When he brings it back down with Hall,,,, beautiful

Yes sir Mr Coles, brilliant. Perfection. 😊

This is my favorite performance ever! I loved the way u broke it down. Ur a great singer as well ❤

It’s not old. It’s classic, defining.

Great reaction. Tx . David's voice blew my mind but touched my heart.

I have watched so many reaction videos because this song tops any other as far as unexpected reactions are priceless. Some brought to tears, and as you stated, goosebumps for sure. I enjoyed yours because you explained it so clearly about the technique and how he obtains those sounds. I thoroughly enjoyed your video.

Goosebumps thru the whole song from the powerful emotions he is bringing to my soul! EPIC! Great Review . Love the way you explain the sounds

Soberbia versión! Que voz... Esta canción es preciosa. Gracias por reaccionar a esta maravilla Caleb

What a wonderful performance! I've never listened to David Draiman before. Will definitely be looking for more songs from him. Love the way you explained his techniques. I completely agree that how good the voice is isn't the most important part of singing any song. It has to be all about promoting the lyrics. If not, what's the point of singing? Some of the most popular singers have less than perfect voices, but they understand the nuances of the lyrics and combine vocal techniques with emotions to make you listen to the words and build that emotional connection we're all looking for in the music and the performance.

Loved your breakdown. David Draimon is a gifted singer and story teller. Impacts me the same way every time I hear it.

Great reaction thanks for sharing. Love the way this builds.

great react, i could listen to you for hours explaining how things are done. Perhaps you could listen to Disturbed doing Hold on to memories. thanks

And they say he was sick that night. I've listened to all these critiques, and versions and the Conen performance was hands down the best ever.

So well done. Thank you for the wonderful review.

Wow I really love your reaction! Found these guys from this song. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

Excellent breakdown & very informative. Much appreciated.

You really got it! Love your explanation…this is such a beautiful rendition.

Great job that you did explaining and dissecting his voice

I have to keep coming back... revisiting my favorites....

So great that you get the meaning of the song. This song I listen to everyday…I love it. Thank you for your explanation.

I love your reactions, it’s obvious how much you appreciate good musicians.

Apparently Paul Simon saw this and contacted Disturbed to congratulate them. He also put a link on his own home page to this cover, the only cover he has ever done that for.

Amazing song 🎶💜🎤 Balm for the soul 💯🌼 Thanks for the video 🌿

Goosebumps! ❤️

There’s a whole Reddit page with people claiming it’s riddled with auto tune, I hear what parts they are pointing out. But I truly believe it’s the deep frequency of his voice that stutters like auto tune. I’m not a professional, but I’ve only seen like 2 professionals on KZfaq notice “possible” auto tune. 🤷🏼‍♂️ idk

It must take quite an artist to give such a dramatic performance but keep it totally controlled through the entire song. ❤️

Thx for your great reaction! You surely have a lot of knowledge in terms of singing... and you really do know how to share it in an understandable way.... with nice examples. Thx

I love watching reaction videos to this song. They're all impressed in the beginning and absolutely stunned with wide eyes when he goes full david draiman.

Loved your comments on the performance...very enjoyable. Thank you.

Superb analysis, and I’ve watched about 20 of these 😀

Goosebumps! I love that!

“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." 8You and 7 others 5 Comments 1 Share Love Comment Share

Hi there! Great reaction! I agree with the Phantom vibes! I would LOVE to hear him take on the Phantom role. I think that would absolutely kill.

Disturbed rocks. Incredible cover tune. By far, better than the original. I been watching all the reaction videos and this guy has the best reaction video. Really well done. You described what you were hearing in black and white so even I could understand the talent in David's voice

Looking forward to Friday 🤗🇬🇧

Another educational analysis, thank you! I enjoy your music and learn from your reactions.