Every now and again someone will do a cover and you will say to yourself, wow that was better than the original. For me this is one such occasion. Loved it thanks.

Hello everyone. My name is Oliver and I'm a Disturbed - Sound of Silence Addict.

And that is the height of Brits getting emotional over an unbelievable set of pipes.

Hi guys, I really love this version of the song. David Draiman is a trained cantor, which may explain some of his power, but you still have to have the voice. I think his voice gives this song the gravitas that the words convey. If you're curious as to what disturbed sounds like, listen to "Down With The Sickness" They also do a great cover of Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You".

David Draiman....what an amazing, powerful voice. The man can sing anything. Can go from clear as a crystalline bell to vocal fry and back on a dime......sooo impressive! Also love his tonal properties!

Better late than never to the Disturbed party, gents. I would score it at least a 9, imo. Cheers!

Oh GAWD!! BPR's in the Colonies. Lord help us all. 😀 This is my favorite version of the song.

the singer is a professionally trained cantor.

Mr. Simon actually said they actually captured the “feeling” of the song. A mix of sadness and anger

This is such an amazing version of this song. This is the only cover that Paul Simon has ever shared on his social media. Check out Down With the Sickness to get an idea of their normal sound. I had no idea that David had this amazing voice in his back pocket.

Simon and Garfunkel had so much vision when they did this song and David and Disturbed brought it into current reality people are talking without speaking people hearing without listening. We've lost all communication through texting. Thank you for diving into our music!

You need to hear the LIVE version on the Conan O'Brian Show. He was sick with the Flu and had a slite Fever, and still gave an outstanding Performance!!!!! You really need to check it out.

This cover floored me when I first heard it, and I still find nuances I haven't yet caught. I'm a big fan of the original and think Disturbed have done it justice while putting a new spin on it. I have to say I think your score was low this time out, guys. I was expecting you to break the 9-point barrier. Glad you enjoyed it, though. Cheers!

Draiman is a great singer - yet another metal singer with formal training. In his case it was religious - as a Jewish Cantor. There is huge violence in this performance - another mesmerising event.

This version made me sit up and take notice of a song that had always just been background for me. My favorite version, so powerful and a showcase for David Draiman's voice and technique. You are correct, this is not their usual style - at all - however, if this is something you like, you might check out, 'A Reason To Fight,' (the video) or 'Hold Onto Memories,' or their cover of Sting's song, 'If Ever I Lose My Faith In You.' One of their more rauckus songs is, 'Down With The Sickness.' If you have squeamish viewers, get the radio edit, as there's a section that some find, well, disturbing.

David sings this song from his soul.... And its clear...That its a Strong Warning from God to all of us... The words of the Prophets are Written...Now its up to us to read them... Beautiful...

Love how you can tell the real initial reactions by how taken aback they are at the start. Started with a light hearted mockery (I always enjoy such) but turns quickly solemn... as the listeners try to really get a grasp on what happening before them.

But he does that song gives me chills wow what a powerful vocal and amazing sound

10/10 for me, it couldn't be more perfect

Powerful!!!

It's a lovely track. 👍👍 The song is beautiful. 👌👌 Great song. 👏👏 From Basque Country with ❤️.

You should be giving a solid 10, even Paul Simon says this song is now Disturbs

BP1! What the heck??? Anyway, Love this cover and the music video. It’s a 9.5 from me! 🙂👍

If Paul Simon wrote that song to us as a warning, as many people think it is, THIS is the rendition he had in mind if that warning was ignored.

Please do more Disturbed! It's hard to just give 1 or 2 recommendations when a band has so many great songs, but, here's some that offer original yet melodic Disturbed that I first fell in love with. The Light Remember Perfect Insanity Stricken

I’ve been addicted to this song ever since the live performance on Conan was nominated for a Grammy.

Epic song Epic band Epic voice...always feeling a lill disturbed when I hear this song! Happy New Year everybody and all the blessings you need for a wonderful prosperous '22

They’re an impressive band live, saw them support Avenged Sevenfold, great gig( you’d have loved it BP1 🤣) and this was done perfectly on the night. Cheers me dears . 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

Have a look at the live performance of this song on Conan , David draiman was ill but still blew the roof off

A good place to start with Godsmack is a song called Greed. It's heavy, a softer tune of theirs is called Under your Scars.

As a person that has multiple facial piercings, I feel a bit insulted that you used a paperclip and a ring to poke fun of David Draymen's lip piercings, which he doesn't even have anymore...he took them out like 4 years ago and even did an interview stating that he took them out bc he felt he was getting too old to have them

One of the best cover ever. Absolutely stunning and powerful. The message is still so actual. What it hurts, unfortunately, is that nothing has changed. Silence still kills souls. The time has come to shout it, and he shouts it, and how he shouts it... Also, spectacular visual. Greetings from Italy

Apparently Simon said that the song is theirs now

Absolutely beautiful....thank you two for reacting

When Paul Simon heard David's Interpretation It brought a tear to his eye and he said David was meant to sing This song. Or singer Neil diamond. There's also home free Is another acapella group. I Do not know if you have reacted to them yet. If not I would start with either ring of fire featuring avi Caplan From Pentatonix. There's also man of constant sorrow and when a man loves a woman. They also have very light hearted Videos. The butts Remix Is Very funny. They also do A cover of all about the bass. I also really enjoy postmodern jukebox who has a rotating group of musicians and singers. The Version of By Meghan trainor. I'm partial to Haley reinhart's Dream on. Brian Justin from has His version of creep On America's got Lost on you that Phenomenal. If you haven't reacted to Superfruit, mitch and scott of Pentatonix, Doing there cover of rise by Katy perry featuring 3 other Individuals from the Individuals from the LGBTQ+. It was done in response to the shooting at the pulse night club. There is also Lindsey Stirling who Playing the violin. I also really like shatter me feat Lzzy Hale Halestorm. I also really like evanescence bring me to life And my immortal. I really like This feature That you Have added. At least I think you've added it.

"Could be quite a quiet four minutes." Oh yeah? :)

Love your reaction guys. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

I was disappointed in your scoring of this cover. For me, Mr. David & Disturbed were flawless with this song. Just my opinion of course. How did you reach your score? I was a young teenager with the original Simon & Garfunkel song back in 1963/64 and we (friends) just simply thought it was a real pretty song and missed the message of the song altogether. It was a wake-up call to me with the cover by Mr. David Draiman and Disturbed, giving the message again to roll over in my mind. I think they are the best cover forever & ever, amen! Oh, and I'm 73 years old. Ha!

To quote another reactor(Taylor Family Reactions), "Disturbed doesn't do covers. They do full-blown upgrades." You should check out the covers of Genesis Land of Confusion Sting If I Lose My Faith In You Ive seen them live and they're fantastic! A perfect comparison between the two version is that the original is a warning. This is the anger that the warning wasn't heeded.

I've been listening to metal my whole life and there's always a deeper meaning the more you listen. I wonder if people caught the message to this song and see how it relates to the time's were in now.

Freaking GOD at work

Simon and Garfunkel was a warning Disturbed is the rage that the warning was ignored.

This is one of my top 2 favorite cover songs. The other is Garth Brooks cover of "To Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan

I'm crying again... with chills

You guys should check out The Jeff Healey Band, they were from Canada, Jeff was blind guitar player who played the instrument like none other. He will blow your minds, period end of story

this is one of the most subdued reactions to this song I’ve seen so far lol. but hey, everyone is different so that’s cool

This will surprise you!!! Worth the listen. Mandy Harvey - America's Got Talent. Can't remember where the link is. (Stroke Brain)! Just trust a girl from Brooklyn!

You should watch the live version on Conan O'Brien

Always liked the original version, but never paid much attention to the lyrics. Then along comes Disturbed, amost half a century after the original release, and DEMAND us to listen. My absolute favorite version of the song.✨ Dating..(??) Autofriggin'notsoCorrect... 🤪 Dares to put out a claim, that it sounds even better live🤔😄

Godsmack definitely is good also Nine Inch Nails, Chris Cornell, Theocracy, Rob Zombie, Metallica, Megadeth, Queensryche, Marilyn Manson, Alice in Chains, also if you're interested in the origins of metal like AC/DC with Bon Scott, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Queen, The Doors, thr Beatles, Fleetwood Mac. Also there's death metal and other forms all have a different sound and different messages.

killer song

Their live version on Conan is my favorite version! This, to me, is the best cover of a song ever! Thanks for covering the song. I enjoyed your reactions (but 8.2 and 8.6??????.... LOL).

Liked and subscribed! This is my favorite cover of this song. Now, you mentioned Godsmack.... I love that them! Give a listen, but be forewarned they have songs called "Crying like a bitch" and " I F**king hate you"

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I'll give it a 20 every time! None better on thar song!

Very good performance, I like it! Fair score in the end. Now get back over to blighty before you start speaking with American accents!

Would this song qualify as Symphonic Metal?

Ah come on guys 😂 If Paul Simon ❤️ this rendition you could rate it a bit higher‼️🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧🤗

Been told it was David's second take, even though first take was really good.

Hello BP's, you blokes should check out "STATE OF MINE" Phill Coming "IN THE AIR TONIGHT" cover. You will NOT be disappointed..

Check out the live version on Conan. He’s absolutely amazing, and he’s sick!

Check out the live version. On Conan. It's fantastic!

Good reaction to a wunderful version. Please listen to the Pentatonix version for comparison. Just as wonderful but very different.

You need to react to the original Simon & Garfunkel The Sound of Silence and also The Bridge Over Troubled Water you should do it live at Central Park over a half million people were there for that concert

I'm in two minds about it. After several listens, *8.2* feels about right (see 'Edit1'). I heard this more than a year ago when KZfaq pushed it at me. I think my reaction then was it's an artful interpretation. However, I like a stripped back version; two voices and an acoustic guitar live before a huge audience: 'Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence (from The Concert in Central Park)' (3m58s) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKd1o9N3ur2wlpc.html. I prefer that over S&G's studio versions. AFAIK, the song is about lack of communication (People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening). So the overwhelming power of Disturbed's version seems at odds with that meaning of the song; Disturbed's version would cut through concrete. Whereas two voices and a guitar playing to 500,000 people feels more 'right' because the crowd needs to 'shut up and listen' or the song would be drowned out. So that ends up feeling even more powerful than Disturbed's cover. "The Concert in Central Park" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Concert_in_Central_Park It's a small point in the grand scheme of things, but maybe worth a moments thought? Maybe I think about 'less is more' too much? 🤔😀 Having said all that, I agree that Disturbed's version pulls you in as it builds. It's almost mesmerising. It is so different from 'The Concert in Central Park' version that they've created a 'new beast'. Edit1: I think there's a touch of 'autotune' on Disturbed's vocals, audible on some longer notes. So 8.5-0.3 Edit2: I've just read some comments at www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/simongarfunkel/thesoundofsilence.html _'At first, the album and "The Sound Of Silence" were a commercial disaster and the duo were starting to break apart. But then, producer Tom Wilson asked members of Bob Dylan's band to add electric guitar and drums and the song soon became number one in the US. Simon & Garfunkel didn't know anything of the song's remix until after "The Sound Of Silence" achieved success.'_ If true, that seems absurdly ironic to happen to a song about lack of communication. 😀 Edit3: Have you two got a bag of fish & chips or something? That seagull's still circling 😀 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All 🎄

This song reminds of MANY bible verses, and it was written 50 years ago!.,, GOD KNEW HIS Word would always reach all generations..,, But , no one is listening to HIM!!!.., WE ARE "NOW" in the "Intensified Stage of the Angelic Conflict"!.., "Principalities and Powers"!!!!

Hi guys, oh my goodness I love this version of sound of silence. I’ve actually played this so many times. I still prefer Pentatonix’s version, but this comes a hair’s breadth second. Disturbed have done some amazing music, you should definitely check out more of their work. To me this is BANGING but I will see your score. Thanks for the upload 🤗🤗🤗

You look more British when you got to America

Started out shaky reaction, you turned it around 🤗

Interesting. You will notice that you're going to get comments mentioning PTX's version of this (strangely enough I suggested it only yesterday on the Sugar Plum Fairy reaction, so it's weird that you've done this one today hmmm). There's a YT debate on which version is better. I even have an ongoing friendly debate with hubby, who prefers Disturbed, while I (obviously) prefer PTX. But. I love this version too, actually. Really epic and powerful. I think I prefer PTX's for two reasons. 1, I'm biased. Lol. 2, I heard PTX's version first. And I think that's what tips it in the end for a lot of people. The one they heard first is the better version for them. Now this is where it gets Interesting (I ramble and take a lot of time to get to the point, but I get there eventually 😉). I was expecting a score in the high 9's, so now I'm very interested to see where you place PTX when you get to them (which I'm not expecting to be anytime soon btw, I don't think you'll do the same song too close together after your Mohemian madness of the last two months). BUT. I think you may put PTX a little higher, which would disprove my theory of people liking the version they heard first best. And THAT is what makes this interesting to me. Go forth, BPR, and prove (or disprove) my theory (at some point in the future). 😁

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsd2e9WX0syskpc.html Now that you've heard the video, watch the live version!!!

Love this band... as well Godsmack... also a good band. But if you really want to hear them I would suggest "Inside the Fire" and "The Vengeful One"... both awesome songs by Disturbed. My personal favorite is still "Fear". But that is me. But great band.

Great rendition of this song yall should try the band HOME FREE song Man of constant sorrow

HOW can we take you two Brits seriously if you have not even reacted to Phil Collins live version of 'In the Air Tonight'? (you may have heard of Phil, a London native)

New to your channel. 👍

This cover is also done by Henk Poort at the show „Beste Zangers 2019“ - it would be great if you also check this one…

Good reaction but you guys really should pay attention where you stop the song. That stop at 5:07 was without a doubt at the wrong moment...at least take it back a few seconds when you start it again.

Love your shirt B2! Ummm.... B1, ditch the piercing and get a tattoo. Good Grief, you 2 are the best crazy "idiots" out there! Draiman's voice is just what Chuey needed on this chilly morning. Warm, rich, beautiful! One of Chuey's favorite songs is "Voodoo" by Godsmack. Just saying.

Great reaction guys. If you are looking for USA bands you probably haven't heard of. Try having a listen to Home Free. A pure acapella band, no instruments, just 4 amazing voices and one of the world best beatboxers. Suggest you start with Man of Constant Sorrow. Good luck

Just joined you....Try Bad Wolves cover of Zombie. I think you would enjoy it.

The "Neon God they made" refers to Donald Trump.

There have been so many covers done of this song. But other than the original of course, Pentatonix's version and Disturbed's are the best for different reasons. There's one metal band I know you have never had on your channel is Ice Nine Kills their music and videos are centered around horror movies. Hip to be scared is American Psycho, An American Nightmare is Nightmare on Elm Street and many others

Five Finger Death Punch Wrong Side of Heaven

Please react to Under your Scars by Godsmack..its amazing..enjoying your videos friends 🤟✌

Hey! I'm from America, I don't count?(:

Better version live on the tonight show. Singer was once a cantor

The US isnt the land of the free so much anymore with the current idiots running things. At least we still have big Mack's for now. This is the best version of this song ever😊

Home of the big mac........thats funny.....😎😁😁😎.... Not so free any more....too many laws...cant even spit where i want to anymore..!🙄

Check out PENTATONIX s version

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IT'S a TEN!!! Glad you pulled that annoying thing out of your nose.

great reaction video guys! If you get time, please compare this version to Disturbed's live performance on Conan's tv show....here's the link => kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNFnhbmomK-clZs.html I think the live performance is a bit better though...your thoughts?

I'm afraid you paid more attention to the singer, and forgot to heed the message of the song.

Boooo this version is a solid 10!!!!

Brit Pop Reacts: I am not impressed with your reaction to this beloved version. Disturbed nailed it. I feel sad that you did not seem to grasp the sheer power and talent clearly displayed for you. I will not be subscribing due to your ignorant handling of this phenomenal performance and I will not subject myself to more of the same.

This is the worst reaction video I have ever seen. In fact was there a reaction there.