I love watching people discover the power of this performance.

Not satanic...talks about people not communicating. My favorite song,..singer ever!!!

The yell/grunt is where I lost it. 🤣 Welcome to the David Draiman experience. This song is a call to arms. Blows me away every single time.

Dude - watching your reaction was priceless ... it is inevitable when almost anyone hears it. You have been ‘Disturbed’

David can sound so soft and gentle, yet so strong and powerful.....is passionate! He is such a blessed, and talented artist, like none before him. Brilliant! He can bring goose bumps, tears, and true emotions of all kinds with nothing but admiration and respect . What a gift to the world! Thank you, David, for stirring my heart and soul!

If it is a 10 out of 10 when you are stopping it to analyze it becomes 11 out of 10 when you listen to it straight through and get the full grasp of the meaning of the song.

I am hooked on watching on how this performance affects people because it has a powerful affect on me...every time.

Wonderful. Let it play to the very end to the last note .That last little bit just sits on your soul.

Song written in 1964 by Simon and Garfunkel. Song is warning us about how technology is taking over our lives. We don't communicate with each other any more. Everyone is on their phones, laptops, PCs. In this video, they are using music as a metaphor for the song. It shows musicians with the instruments and people with the music. In the end the musicians get in a boat and cross the sea to reach those with the music. Sort of a coming together to communicate via music. BTW-Disturbed is a heavy metal band. Listen to Down With the Sickness to get a sense of their normal sound.

This a cover of a 60s Simon and Garfunkel song. The original was in essence saying "please listen to our warning" while this one is more "why the hell didn't you listen to us?!" For a taste of what Disturbed usually sounds like check out Down With the Sickness.

I believe that David’s version of this Simon and Garfunkel cover song makes you focus more on the words and lyrics. Plus add his heavy metal (and classical training) just pushes the emotional element to the forefront of the song. It’s really the grit and distortion that makes goosebumps appear. With all these devises designed to making it easier to communicate with each other, we’re not communicating with each other (your neighbors, people at the grocery story, and even just the people around you in your every day to day activities). It’s all about COMMUNICATION. Because right now we are all SILENT because we have our heads in our iPads and Phones. They got it right back in the 1960’s but it can be equally applied to today’s environment. Especially towards this CANCEL CULTURE. “And no one dares, disturb the sound of silence.”

I found you hunting for reacts to this song. Love seeing folks hear this for the first time.

Great reaction! If you enjoyed the studio version, I would very much like to hear your reaction to their live performance on Conan. Despite being ill that day, David Draiman delivered a performance for the ages, complete with an orchestra. Paul Simon reached out to the group after the performance to congratulate them as he posted it on his social media, calling it the best cover of any of his songs ever. Conan celebrated the performance last year as it became the first video from his show to hit 100 million views. Keep up the great work!

His live performance on Conan was absolutely phenomenal..

The live version on Conan 2016 will knock your socks off.

My interpretation of this song revised: This song is written with two separate people or consciousnesses singing it. Those that are waking up and those that have been awake for a very long time. The first, third and fifth verse is sung from the perspective of the unawakened and the second and forth verse are sung from the perspective of the awakened. Hello, darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence Hello, darkness, my old friend is about people that have been kept in the dark and they're telling the darkness that they are experiencing something new in their vision. They (the awakened/aware ones) planted the seeds of truth/Light, and they are just starting to become aware. In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a streetlamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence There are fewer of the awakened, and they feel as if they are alone under the Light of truth, because they refused to by into the lies the dark has been trying to feed them. Then one day they saw a crack in the armor of dark, they saw a opportunity to break the sound of silence. And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share No one dared Disturb the sound of silence And in that moment they saw all of the light workers/star seeds (awakened Ones) telling those that were still asleep the truth/Light, through telepathy those that were sleeping heard and saw the truth/Light in a very subtle way, but yet they couldn't share this Light/truths with anyone for fear of being attacked by those that controlled the sound of silence. They wrote the truth in songs, the truth had to be give covertly as not to disturb the sound of silence (the dark). And when the people became aware of the Light/truth and realized that they had been in darkness the whole time, it really pissed them off. "Fools," said I, "You do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you." But my words like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence They reached out to those still in slumber, trying to give them Light/truths, but they wouldn't open their minds to new truths, instead remained in the sound of silence. And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, "The words of the prophets Are written on the subway walls And tenement halls And whispered in the sounds of silence." The people were so caught up in working hard to pay for all of the things, the boats, cars, electronics, all of the toys that they covet. They couldn't see or hear the truth, they were too distracted by consumerism. The awakened/prophets have been trying to tell them through their songs and poems, and that whisper of Light/truth awakened the people from their slumber and they became ONE. Did you notice the ship sailing into the Light at the end of the studio version?

Thank you for allowing me to experience this song with you! Revisit often, and check out the live version, my brother! Much love! 🥰

The sound of silence is an emotion.

I had a similar reaction the first time I heard this version. I was a big fan of the original song but these guys really did it right.

David Draiman...a voice to die for! A powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which is incredibly difficult to do and he makes it look so damn easy! He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before.......just hauntingly beautiful and pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent . Loved your reaction and your take on that performance Cane Boyz. Try "Deceiver", "The Night", "Indestructible", "The Light", "Enough", "Violence Fetish" by Disturbed too, which are a bit "heavier".....LOLOL....

You NEVER underestimate DISTURBED. That man has a podium for a reason.... classic lyrics trained, well versed in false vocal chord screaming, with dual chord sets?! Bruh! Do a third of this man, and I'll follow you!

There's only one way to describe this version. Beautifully powerful anger. Epic stuff. Great reaction.

omg, you felt and channeled his energy so well. Awesome reaction!

This one has a lot to take in on first listening. The lyrics are DEEP. The voice is one of a kind. The video is excellent and the music supports it all. Lyrics were written back in the mid 1960s by Paul Simon of the group Simon and Garfunkel. Disturbed covered this song, like 40 years later, reinterpreting it musically and vocally in banger fashion. Lyrics are basically about the inability of society to communicate and for those in power to listen to we the flock. That sentiment fit the turbulent 60s (anti-war, civil rights, etc) but still apply and probably will always apply as long as people congregate and form societies.

You're reaction was great!!!! David is amazing, his voice is absolutely incredible!!!! Will never get tired of watching reactions to this video!!!

Need to show respect and play till the end

That is my reaction almost every time. I got tears in my eyes and goosebumps watching you. I've seen it at least 25 times and it still gets me. Simon and Garfunkel sang it originally.

I've listened to this a thousand times and it never gets old. Please react to the Live version on Conan show too! You won't be disappointed.

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your reaction to this truly great song! The best of the best!!

I've seen this literally hundreds of times, still chills and crying.

The talent and skill of Disturbed is truely fantastic.

You'll keep getting those goose bumps every single time you hear it.

Your's is one of the best reactions I've seen in the past five days since I've been watching 👀 and listening to the many channels on KZfaq. The tissues I've 🤧 gone through since I discovered David Draiman and Disturbed 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" 👏 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 this classic song 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 the many channels and each of their reactions and 😢 almost every time. It's funny that more males have gotten teary-eyed than females, just an observation. Diane Davis ❤❤❤

Another of their songs that will blow you away is Down With the sickness. Great reaction.

The 1st time I watched your reaction on Disturbed, 🤣 "is this some satanic shit" your face was priceless, but as the song went on, your reaction was the greatest reaction of all reactions, I could feel the "goosebumps" with you, 😲😁

This is a cover of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's song recorded in 1964. The lead singer for Disturbed, David Drainman comes from a long line of Jewish Cantor's and was being trained as one when he decided to do Heavy Metal music instead.

Loved your reaction. I got goosebumps too! Epic!

I totally love your reaction!! So raw! I love this version of the song. It is way better than the original and I LOVE the original. This song gave me goose bumps too!! YES 10/10!

Found your reaction video tonight, loved it. I could tell in the beginning of the song, you were thinking it would go in a different direction, so when you realized were the song went your reaction was priceless!!! Loved seeing you become a fan of Disturbed! Here is a little info about the lead singer David Draiman, he was trained as a classical singer growing up, one of the reasons he is so good. Listen to Down with the Sickness and A Reason to Fight. Here is a suggestion for a reaction video, Jason Aldean's "Dirt Road Anthem" I have a feeling you might be very surprised with this one. 😉

Not sure if anyone said so. But Paul Simon penned this song and sang it 3/4 months after the assasination of JFK. His version when he sings it with Art Garfunkel is essentially the warning of people losing touch with human contact due to new technologies coming out. At this time it was the tv. David Draiman's version is the rage of no one following thru. That so much more new technology has come out and people no longer verbally communicating. Texting has taken over this world. David in a highly trained Hazzan. Born and raised in a traditional Jewish family. He was always in the lead and teaching. Spent time in Israel teaching over there as well. He was actually running a medical building as an administrator making good money when he auditioned for this spot and got it. He writes the songs he sings and Donnegan pens the music. I love his voice! If you have not listened to their regular songs try it. Not your typical heavy metal songs! His songs he writes are more of a ballad than heavy. They tell a story unlike your typical heavy metal songs. I have learned to shut the music out and listen to the words. He is an amazing man

Hope you do check the lyrics and message, with his vocals it's a masterpiece...I've seen numerous reactions yours being one of the better ones, funny how everyone gets Goosebumps/chills👍🙏

I love this song, never has a song given me so many goosebumps and make me teary eyed. Ive heard it over a thousand times and still same reaction. Watching his face, his whole screen precence you are watching him actually creating the sounds, every wrinkle, every crease around his eyes even his head slightly shaking is all part of his instrument, his voice creating such a masterpiece. PS if you use the subtitles it can help you with understanding a bit more.

I love when people react to the "stank" he puts on the final verse. I've seen grown men cry when that part comes on.

Loved your reaction to this song.

I absolutely love your reaction.. he the voice of God and Devil in one. David is a choir on his very own

Dam your reaction was awesome! I was just as powerfully impacted when I watched it and I grew up on the original. The power they put into the song was so perfect. I have probably watched like 40+ reactions yet seem to relive the first one each time when watching others react... perhaps we are all one in the "sound of silence"?

David has one of the most beautiful powerful voices ever 🌹

Hahaa I absolutely loved your reaction 🥰🥰

The emotion you are feeling shows in your face. I to watch it! Love it!

Your reaction was everything♥️

Great review! Thanks. Pretty much my reaction all the way through the first time. Don't know if anyone's recommended "Hold on to memories" but I imagine you'd like it also.

This song was written by Paul Simon in the late 60’s early 70’s which was a hit then, Simon and Garfunkel. But the lead singer from Disturbed was amazing.

It's a song that builds itself step by step....like those steps that we will have to take towards each other. And you should watch to the end and check the last image.....

I commented on this reaction 2 months ago and your reaction is still the best reaction I've seen ... lol 😘

Excellent reaction, check their cover of If I ever lose my faith in you and Stricken. They are a hard rock band, you may have heard Down with the Sickness from them.

Loved your reaction!!

Haha! One of the best reactions yet brother👍🇺🇸

Best reaction EVER!!

Enjoyed your reaction.:) David is an amazing vocalist and a great and humble person. This song is amazing. And he did it justice. Subbed .:)

Just watching your reaction is fxxxing priceless ♥️♥️♥️ i only discovered this version thanks to my son who is a massive Disturbed fan You really need to watch the live version on the conan show .. you gotta remember this song is 50yrold

Awesome reaction!!❤

Best reaction I’ve seen❤️❤️

My guy! That was the best fuckin reaction I've ever seen! Good shit brother

In my head the song is a happy song.. thats how i remember it.. now someone new sing it diffrently .. time do change how ppl think..

I loved your reaction to this powerful song. Another powerful song by Disturbed is The Vengeful One. It would be dope as hell to see you react to it. 🤘

Hello darkness my old friend...(About to fall asleep, then dream). Loved your reaction...made me smile

Also, whether or not you believe in spirit guides, I recently discovered that I am blessed to have some and decided to start listening to them. They actually led me to Disturbed and David Draiman on KZfaq and their cover B&W 4K video rendition of Simon and Garfunkels The Sound of Silence. My spirit guides are screaming at me to tell all of you that if we lose our Democracy we will lose our freedom to listen to the music of our choice like Disturbed! If THEY can ban our books, THEY can ban/outlaw our music 🎶! Love you all, Diane ❤

Many of their songs have very deep meaning and lyrics. Try “Inside the Fire”

Try Reacting to Disturbed “Down with the Sickness” “The Light” and “Hold onto Memories” all are amazing and vastly different side of the band.

Love your reaction!!!

Massive goosebumps every time I hear this. Try the live version on Conan.

Love your style and reaction

this has to be the best reaction lol

great reaction !!

Try another disturbed song called The Vengeful One...it is powerful and the message will blow you away. 🤘

This song was composed in the 1960’s by Simon and Garfunkel and was a worldwide hit. They say the original version was the message with a warning and this version is anger because the message was never heard. And it definitely wasn’t heard at all.

Hits hard. Powerful .

Love your reaction

A song from the 60’s saw the future of smartphones. “Neon God”

50 years ago we were listing to this song. so whos late to the party.?

Love your reaction, isn't he amazing? He gives me goosebumps

Awesome reaction. Johnny Cash’s rendition of Hurt is pretty good.

The power of music…❤️

Musicians on one side, the other song writers. Come together at the end. The neon god when it was written was TV.

Check out Disturbed doing Down With the Sickness...unedited version!!

Paul Simon was the original singer and songwriter back in the 60s he has their cover of this song on his own playlist that is something that doesn't happen a lot on a cover for the original singer Lowe's how the cover was done another song that you would probably Life by Disturbed maybe it was the first one I've ever heard by them it was called Down With The Sickness the long version explains the whole thing what he's talkin about it has a powerful message in it and yes you're correct it's about not communicating you know not emotionally connecting or anyting kind of great How It Was Written in the 60s and we are now living in the time of the message of that song

Esta versao é uma obra de arte. david draiman é fenomenal

Alone in the car, top volume

4:10 He also looks like the Mr. Clean guy too lol!

Google what the meaning of the song from Simon & Garfunkel in 1964 and why the Conan live airing of David Draimond's version is the absolute best interpretation for this day and age

Please react to Disturbs official videos for Prayer, Stricken, Inside the Fire and Stupify!!! David is beyond amazing!!! Prayer is perfection!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 oh please don't cut out parts of the videos!!! Please pause an extra time if need be , you can't get a feel for the whole song if you cut stuff out 😊

Let me just say your reaction got me emotional. you need to watch the Live version of this on Conan O’Brien…It’s sick

Check out his video, The Light. Inspirational song for those going thru a traumatic experience.

It’s about the great awakening.

THE END OF THE WORLD IS THE BASIS OF THE SONG. Thank You Paul Simon . ARK is the new beginning.

LOL ....shit, yeah.... it gives one the chills. great to see your excitement

Live version dude! Conan Came out in ‘64, Simon&Garfunkel Cheers buddy 🍔

This song was written in 1964. People were waking up.

Opera trained, Metal by GOD

Gotta listen to the OG