If you want a tear jerker Hold on to Memories is an amazing disturbed song. It's about living life after losing a loved one it's amazing

David Draiman of Disturbed ...a one of a kind voice! Just beautiful! Angelic at times... then powerful... then the distortion! Fabulous. I don't think many people realize that he is one of the only singers that can actually put vibrato on distortion/rasp.... NOT an easy thing to do! Loved it! Thanks Grumpy!

This is the cover from 2016 that inspired the other cover artsts, with his masterful technique and use of vocal fry and the beautiful, haunting arrangement. I 'discovered' Disturbed while looking up Simon + Garfunkle on YT. Was so blown away that i dove head first into their discography. They intrduced me to my first metal/hard rock, and ... i fell in love! 😅 Many new artists have since released their versions of this song, including Dan Vasc, Tommy Johansson, Henk Poort, Pentatonics, more. As great as they all are, though, 5 years after release, Disturbed still owns this song. Even Paul Simon was duly impressed and posted Disturbed's cover to his website ... not something he would normally do. David Foster music producer extraordinaire, was so impressed with Disturbed's version of SOS that he wanted to collaborate with them on a song. He got together with Disturbed, and song writer Dianne Warren and they came up with a beautiful. Yet largely unknown ballad on Disturbed's Evolution album, "Uninvited Guest". David Draiman said that recording SOS was the longest session he's ever had to do. DISTURBED were just finishing recording Immortalized and he thought he was done recording for the day, (so he had gotten good and high) 😂 then went into the sound booth with no plan of approach to take with the song as it was a last minute decision to include it. He and the producer went over every possible variation, and wrote the original arrangement, until they finally created this masterpiece.

DISTURBED'S. THE LIGHT... PRAYER...STUPIFY.... VENGEFUL ONE... REASON TO FIGHT...HOLD ON TO MEMORIES... INSIDE THE FIRE

Paul Simon wrote this beautiful piece of poetry, he and Art Garfunkel made it into music. Disturbed added the frustration, sadness and anger that the prophecy came true in our current world.

OMG, the tissues I've 🤧 gone through since I discovered David Draiman and Disturbed performing their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" on April 29, 2024. That day I have to believe my spirit 🙏 guides (out of the blue) first led me to a cover video by Dan Vasc singing "Amazing Grace" which was phenomenal 👏 and then to the cover video of Disturbed and David Draiman singing this most POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL 😂rendition of Simon and Garfunkels "The Sound of Silence". I'm 75 and was 15 when they released one of the most popular classic songs of our time during the 60's. It is amazing how relevant it is today, actually I feel it is even more relevant than ever in so many different ways. I've spent days since listening and seeing, you notice I didn't say viewing, the many channel hosts and each of their reactions and have 😢 almost every time. It's funny that more males have gotten teary-eyed than females, just an observation. Thanks, Diane

Mr. Draiman is a trained opera singer. Everything he sings sounds just like that. But because he sings for a metal band, he's vastly underrated. He's got a phenomenal voice.

David Draiman was trained as a Cantor as was his brother. He went into Heavy Metal and his brother went into Opera. Such an amazing voice with perfect control!

Paul Simon liked how it was being sung and said this is How IT SHOULD BE SUNG. because it gets the message heard better.

I played this for someone recently... it brought him to tears

“A reason to fight” is another great song by Disturbed

This version gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. I could listen to David Draiman all day. Another Disturbed favorite is Indestructible - which I was introduced to because it was a warm-up for my my son's high school wrestling team some years ago. Other great Sounds of Silence covers - Pentatonix and Geoff Castellucci of Home Free.

I had a TV like that, but it was Black & White.

Trained for 5 years as a Jewish cantor. Amazing voice.

I highly recommend watching his live performance on Conan O’Brian…it’s the absolute best version!

If you check the dates of the various "newer" versions of this song, you'll find this is the version that changed them all. It was the first new version of this song since the original. All the other recent covers are doing a cover of THIS version rather than of the original. Even Paul Simon said this version blew him away.

One of my favorite Disturbed songs is The Light. It is a beautiful and very moving song/video. I think you'll enjoy the meaning.

As another grumpy old person( female) watch Down with the sickness. This will show you the other side of the coin.

Hold On To Memories is another good one. A lot of their earlier music is very heavy, but they are very good at it!

By the way, David Draiman was really sick for the Conan live performance and I heard he was not pleased with his performance, being the perfectionist that he is I can understand why he felt that way. However, the production as a whole was amazing and his performance was EXCEPTIONAL! I loved it. So POWERFUL and EMOTIONAL! Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS Team Coco Thanks, Diane

Wow I was I amazed by this one as it reminds me of distopia. Sometimes songs can be interpretated different. Take care my friend.

I’m a grumpy old git in my 60’s from the UK and thought I’d heard it all but this song made me cry when I first heard it and then I watched the live version on letterman which has even more power. For me it’s up there with Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ and Johnny Cash’s ‘Hurt’. They are both songs you should look at if you haven’t already. Maybe being older and not in the best of health has made me understand these song better but I have all 3 on my daily play list as inspiration to keep on fighting and keep on keeping on. Take care and stay sharp my friend 🙏🐸🤩.

Wow....watching your reaction to this powerful piece would a kin to watching a fish dying on sand.

The tv that you framed the video in is the same one that I grew up with. Such a memory!

Notice the woman hovering over the men on ground. She looks like a canopy

Another recent Disturbed song is "Don't Tell Me". Ann Wilson from Heart collaborates on that one, her voice blends well with David Draiman's.

Another great Disturbed song with a great Video ist - the light - showing you that a bad thing is not the end.

I was born in 67 so I totally understand that tv lol

Thanks for an authentic reaction. Hate the 2nd time reaction fakes. Very nice! Note: If you want respect and views, ‘1st’ time reactions only. Those with a brain can tell.

"The Light" and "Hold On To Memories" Official music videos

Excellent review!! Thank you❤

Great review, Disturbed have loads of great songs but are mostly heavy, I suggest trying out first "A Reason to fight " About Addiction and Depression and " The Light " Which are possitive songs, Look forward to your reactions from the United Kingdom

You need to hear Wolf Winters sing this song blind audition Voice Australia. You can feel the song come alive. The pain and hurt resonates in your soul lifting you up to the gods.❤❤❤❤

Pentatonics does a good cover, disturbed cover is the best though

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm and candor. I would like to hear your reaction/analysis to Beth Hart. Her rabbit hole is FILLED with soulful, raw emotion and she absolutely captivates her audience. To start: -"Am I the One" live at Paradiso (2004) -"Caught Out in the Rain" live at The Royal Albert Hall (2018) -"I'd Rather Go Blind" with Joe Bonamassa live in Amsterdam

I'm in PA! Howdy neighbor!

Disturbed - Sound Of Silence (live 3/28/16 Conan Show) = kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNFnhbmomK-clZs.html

Disturbed song that come to mind are down with the sickness explicit version, and stupefy.

Live Version ist amazing unbelievable better...have a Look.....🤘

My mistake it’s the Konan Obrien show not letterman that has the live version 👍.

Listen to Pentatonics version. Amazing but Disturber’s version is my favourite.

Any of disturbed is great

Great band, great reaction. That Pepsi pour was nice. 😂 Definitely need sponsored.

Remember by Disturbed is amazing

"I DIDN'T KNOW ALL THESE COUNTRIES HAD GROUPS AND STUFF" .....what ..just what

Although most of Disturbs songs are metal, they are amazing. I actually think The Light is my favourite song of theirs, though this song is absolutely amazing, no doubt, and I love it to death. I really suggest checking out some of their other stuff for certain. Great review!

Another good cover of Sound of Silence is by Puddles the Clown. Not sure if you have heard of him...his name is Mike Geier and he has done many covers as Puddles Pity Party, been on America's Got Talent and worked with Post Modern Jukebox. His work will take you down a steep, deep rabbit hole in short order....

Watch Pentatonix version of this song

While this showcases his vocal talents its not their typical style. But they have alot of music worth listening to. Keep em coming

Almost 6000 let’s go!!!!!

Down With The Sickness the Official Video ❤😊

Neon god... could be entertainment. Think of the purposes of neon lights in store windows... they are meant to catch our attention which serves to pull our attention from the people near us to the pleasures offered within the stores...

came for the reaction, left when I saw the hat.

Have you done the Pentatonix version?

Speaking of Simon & Garfunkel, Peter Hollens & Tim Foust do a terrific version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (on Hollens channel). Adam Chance & The Hound & Fox do a great rendition of "Sound of Silence" that's almost a diametric opposite of Disturbed's rendition.

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Great job, we gotta be close to the video Hope by NF

Live version is even better...

Hey you! Been out of commission for a bit, nothing serious, so I haven’t checked with you for a while. For real now, how are you and yours. The automatic answers are “fine, great, good” (seldom less than okay). Nevertheless - some problems will just go away in time. Well, some won’t. Just the luck of the draw, I guess. The trick is to tell what needs attention when. The best to all of you my friend.😊❤

The live version on Conan is better believe it or not.

good job my friend.

You have to listen to A Reason To Fight...

These reaction video are so contrived.

I have yet to find a Disturbed song I don't like 😊

This isn't his normal "voice"for his band

The next Disturbed song should be ( Hold On to Memories ) Offical Studio Version. There is a Live Version But Play The Studio Version First. Oh, By The way, Disturbed sings The Sound of Silence Live on Conan O'Brien Show. That's a Must See too! I'm new to your site and Just Subscribed.👍

Have you heard the Pentatonix version of Sound of Silence? No instruments!

If you like good music watch this video, John Farnham & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

i enjoy your reactions im a grumpy old man too but i cant stand that gang sign flag you have on your hat !!!