I am a 70 year old Great Grandmother, I am not a hard rocker but this group does songs that mean something. Today I have watched and listened to folks on You Tube watch and listen to this for the first time. Each and everyone of them, like me got goose bumps some even cried. I am still getting goose bumps everytime I hear it, even today after seeing and hearing it at least 10 times today.

This song is saying wake up to humanity with as much beauty, power, intensity, and compassion this musically genius band can deliver. Absolutely mesmerizing.

David Draiman it ranked in the top 100 of all time vocalist. Disturbed is one of the most versa tiles bands today. While they are known as a heavy metal band, they do songs that touch everyone. Their covers changes the meaning of the original song to touch on what is happening in today's world, (If Ever I Lose My Faith in You). They are advocates of the prevention of drug abuse, depression and suicide in which they sing "A Reason to Fight" at each concert. Their song "Holding On To Memories" is a song for those grieving the loss of loved ones. You will not find another band that touches so many in the songs they do.

69 year old lady here. I've listened and sung to S&G all my life in the best and worst of times. Over and over and over again. But Disturbed has silenced me. I have am in such awe of this version that I must hear each note over and over again. It would be disrespectful for my ugly voice to interfere. David takes me on a mega rollercoaster between meditation and angst. Thanks for a masterpiece David and Disturbed. I now want 'Hold on to the Memories' at my memorial.

The original song seems to gently tell people to wake up. This version is loudly grabbing people's attention: wake up before it's too late. So very fitting for our current world climate. Hauntingly beautiful ❤🙏

I am 68 years old (f) and have just “discovered” Disturbed . I am not a metal fan but WOW.😮 Their version of The Sound of Silence is just blowing me away like nothing I have heard before. That man’s voice is disturbingly beautiful. Love the drums and violins too. Again, WOW.

He was actually sick and under the weather performing the live show that night. Still killed it!

The control in his voice is unbelievable. While I know he was sick for the live version, it is so amazing to me to see how close he is to the microphone. He doesn't move it away from his mouth as many do when he gets powerful and raspy. Unbelievable control.

David has one of the most beautiful and powerful voices ever. It’s hauntingly beautiful ✨

He did both versions! Love love love

2:30AM EST May 1, 2024 I'm 74 and was 16 when Simon and Garfunkel released this. I didn't know Disturbed and David Draiman until a couple of days ago, and I have been watching everyone's different KZfaq videos and their comments. This video is so ●POWERFUL ● EMOTIONAL ●RELIVAINT to our time. I find myself crying even after watching numerous times. I want to share it with the world 🌎. I also enjoy watching the live performance on Conan.

One of the most powerful vocal performance I ever herd. Brilliant

The live version is even more impressive when you find out that he was so sick with the flu that they put him on the stool in fear that he might fall over if he stood up.

I've listened to this so many times, and it moves me every time I hear it. Goosebumps 💜

This just showed up as a recommendation in my notifications. I literally laughed aloud when you said he had war battle eyes and that his were not friendly eyes at all. He is actually one of the most humble and sweetest people I've ever met. His love for his fans is phenomenal. Good reaction. You've got a new follower.

This is possibly the fiftieth time I’m hearing and seeing these videos and my response is consistently awe struck in my individual silence.

The most beautiful and touching version of this song. Sung with so much raw emotion.

David can always sing live exactly like their records! The man has major talent, great range and awesome control. He can go from baritone to angelic tenor, to rasp/grit/distortion and back on a dime....which is not easy to do. Have seen Disturbed live twice...they are amazing! Loved your reaction !

The very best version of this classic I’ve ever heard. I get goosebumps every time. A new fan….and I’m 60!

As a female, I have fallen for David!! He has a strong metal voice...they tend to sound awesome if they aren't screaming the lyrics...gotta love those men who can SING!!!

Just so you know when he performed at live he was sick with the flu but he still sounded absolutely amazing

Paul Simon contacted David Draiman after this came out to congratulate him on his interpretation of this classic.

The power of the timpani, and the fact he sat right, smack next to them was incredible! It added such a powerful sounding driving force, to an equally powerful voice! An absolutely stunning masterpiece!

David Draiman was apparently very ill on this day.Bronchitis or an upper respiratory infection...something like that.Kudos to him for an amazing live performance. On that note,I would like to point out that this was a Disturbed performance, and not just David. Great band.Great show.🤘🤘🤘

Beauty in musical form..with a powerful passionate message..wake up people ..turn this version up loud..and get passionate..❣️🦁find your courage...Disturb the Silence 💪

I loved the original by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. However, this by Disturbed is just so dynamic that I can hardly stop listening to it.

LOVE LOVE THIS SONG BY DISTURBED STUDIO VERSION JUST BLOWS YOUR MIND IT'S JUST WOW DAVID HAS SUCH A POWERFUL VOICE THAT ENTERS YOUR SOUL GOOOOOOSRBUMPS! AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH :);):) LIVE VERSION POOR DAVID WAS VERY SICK WITH THE FLU, IN HOSPITAL NIGHT BEFORE THIS PERFORMANCE, DIDN'T WANT TO LET HIS FANS DOWN SO HE DICHARGED HIMSELF TO BE ABLE TO PREFORM AT THIS APPERANCE (DAVID KNEW HIS VOICE) CAN HEAR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2 PREFERENCES LIVE IS A LITTLE SUTTLE BUT WOW STILL SO POWEERFUL GOD BLESS DAVID FOR PREFORMING AND SHOWING WHAT A TRUE MUSICIAN IS "THE SHOW MUST GO ON" THANK YOU FOR YOUR REACTION YES THIS SONG STILL GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS, A INVOLUNTARY TEAR AND BREATH TAKING ALL IN ONE NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE LISTEN TO IT "A TRUE MEMORIAL SONG" HAS A DIFFERENT MEANING FOR EVERYONE :);):)

Thank you SO MUCH for reacting to the music video as well as the LIVE performance, because both are SO POWERFUL their own way! To me, THIS IS MAGIC of MUSIC along with the amazing advances in technology that we now have, that a 66 yr. old grandmother in Oklahoma can "share" an emotional connection with people all over the world by listening to and watching music videos and performances by artists we might otherwise never have been exposed to! Anyway, this was a GREAT reaction video and I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos!

The live performance blew me away. It has been said he was not feeling well at the time. Brilliant 👏

You make 2 very profound observations I’ve not heard from others. You’re absolutely right that David Draiman’s eyes have witnessed trauma and contrast his warm and beautiful voice in this song. This song takes us on the journey (or out of the moment) if we’re really listening. It feels like there should be more verses; like the journey should continue! I read right after release that in Disturbed’s rendition, David Draiman has to sing the parts and range of Simon AND Garfunkel. Not only does he do it, he pulls the listeners into the musical journey in a way Simon and Garfunkel never did. No disrespect to them; they were ahead of their time and I grew up listening to them. But THIS one touches the soul and is more relevant now than when the original was written. Awesome reaction!

He was also very sick when he did the live version, which makes it even more amazing!

I could tell you heard this version of the song. Thanks for listening to official video and live performance.

I have only heard 1 opera singer pick it up, but David was very ill with the flu on the Conan version, yet I think it's as good, if not better than the video. If you listen back to back you can hear it but it just added a slight bit more rasp. He is classically trained and is absolutely amazing vocalist! He didn't use automated! Refused it! Simon said it's as much David's as it is his now. High praise! So glad you viewed both.

Most people don't realize the musicians are on one River Bank all the other people on the opposite River Bank all have sheet music and they are unable to meet in the middle. The musicians are literally separated from the music by a river. At the end of the video the musicians are on a boat with their musical instruments crossing the river to all the people that are holding the sheet music.

Great reaction! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ If this version doesn’t shake you to your core, you don’t have a soul.

Yeah….American folk songs ……Simon & Garfunkel, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash etc love it ❤️.

Oh nice - Thank you for reacting to this amazing version! This is a masterpiece!!! David Draiman was trained as a Cantor and it shows!

The song is still so relevant today. 👍I love both versions.

Gives me chills too. Every time I hear it. Great reaction.

You're right...chills...every time I hear it. Thanks for your video

even sick, this man sings superbly. your talent is talent.

His eyes look weary in the truth of this song...as his voice becomes stronger it reflects the burden of his message.

Ciao, my Mama grew up in Naples…🥰 I love watching reaction videos of songs I that move me…However, this cover by ‘Disturbed’ is always stopped for reaction just as it’s building to a new level…99% of male reactors do this, and I have to be honest and descriptive here… It’s like the act of physical love being expressed and you are in a rhythmic flow toward a beautiful climax and suddenly… your 6 yo. is knocking on the bedroom door…🙄🫤 Thanks for your beautiful reaction nonetheless… 🦋Lily🦋

This song touches the soul. Peace and love to you and yours.

Music bridges all gaps in this world. No matter where you are or who you are it touches us all the same way. Great reaction- pure and true!!

Wow... that sums up the gist of this reaction. Can we all agree that David Draiman is a master of his craft? 👍

Your reaction is incredible! You are taking deep breath’s to fight the tears. 😊 👍 I get chills every time I hear this song.

I can’t help feeling that this version is the way this song was always meant to be sung. The depth and the emotion that comes through makes me cry. È impossibile ascoltare e non sentire, no? Ciao!

Whats even more amazing is that he did that live performance while he had the flu! I loved your review.

brutal song and amaizing song the voice of david draiman is fenomenal ,im fan of david ans disturbed , its of another world.

I was blown away when I 1st heard this!! Just amazingly flawless!! See you in Part II!!

His version of this song is an emotional wrecking ball. Perfection.

Great cover reaction. To me Simon and Garfunkel the original writers and performers were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and David’s version is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying. So says Austin Tx!!!! 😍😍😍🍸😎

Those goosebumps and chills you feel are neurotransmitters released from your brain’s pleasure center. A sublime piece of art, music, or just a sudden feeling of being in love also does this. Too bad we don’t have this feeling every 10 minutes or so😅.

They got a 10 minute standing ovation. Conan said his crew came out to watch. Never happened before.

I just wonder how many of us 60, 70, 80 year olds love this song? I loved Simon and Garfunkel in the 60's. Their voices were so beautiful. As so many others have said, Simon and Garfunkel's song sounded like a warning to humanity. David's version shows how the people neglected the warning. Even the writings of the Prophets of the Old Testament and New, were being ignored. It is sad because we see this happening now. People are refusing to hear the truth. The Righteous are being told to keep silent even though we have the GOD GIVEN right to speak TRUTH. Governments around the world are trying to take the Bible out of people's lives. Only by listening to the truth can we escape the lies. This man David did a TERRIFIC JOB singing and bring sense to this song! David, I pray the LORD will give you more songs that people will hear and understand them that will help to change their lives for the good. King David of the Old Testament wrote beautiful songs praising the LORD!!!0

Although I love the original more, I personally think Disturbed’s cover is more epic, powerful and more touching. 👍🤘

Your response is so touching, endearing, gives me faith in the hearts of men. Thank you for being such a powerful example of how a man can feel and express his emotions.

David Slayed It So Passionately, So Beautiful For The Heart & Mind...

Possibly one of the best renditions of a song I've heard in my 65 year life!

It is amazing that he was sick, with a fever of over 100 degrees and almost did not perform. Even so, his performance was amazing. Goosebumps every time I hear this. Know the 60s S & G version and it was good, this is great. Paul Simon said this song was David's now. Great praise from a composer.

David was quite ill the night of the live version, but went on anyway. What a fabulous talent. I'm a 70 y o grandma and I absolutely love Disturbed, the metal and the softer songs.

Great cover, great performance!Very cool!Thank you, my friend.Great reaction!🤟🔥🇷🇺

He touches your soul with this song truly

He had a bad flu/bronchitis in the live performance. A fever of 102, sore throat and rough as can be, but still pulled off that amazing performance. The guy is a legend, and the instrumentalists are impressive as well.

David had the flu for that live performance - astonishing - I have watched so many of these reaction videos - never gets old - another great video to check out is Zombie by Bad Wolves - it too will blow your mind

That's what I call Talent Three different voices in one pop,rock and Opera Incredible . There only a few artists that can do this David Bowie is one and Scott Weiland RIP to name a few .

Lol Disturbed is a Metal band. David did this the utmost justice.... Paul Simon said after hearing this is was meant for David to sing just an amazing video 2.

Totally understandable to be overtaken by the outstanding vocals, but the video along with it is incredibly beautiful...the people with musical instruments are separated from the people with the sheet music by the body of water. The end shows the boat filled with instruments reaching the people with the sheet music. The whole video is a gift for the ears, eyes, and soul.

Geez!!!!!! A cantor? It's served him well...all of us very well.

Nice to see someone pick up the guitar in the official video towards the middle or so, i think it adds so much to the feel of the song.

I was touched by your reaction, your words. Thank you. ❤ west coast, USA

I enjoyed your emotions and expressions to this cover. David Draiman can't be beat, for sure. The original is great, but the message back then got by me. However, I got it this time around. For me, the video and the live performance were flawless and the best cover ever.

Thank you for doing this. Love the live version of his version.

I loved seeing that deep breathing you kept doing while watching and listening to this song. About to go watch part 2 right now.

The look on the face of someone who has never heard this song and is listening to it for the first time (Disturbed's version) is priceless. Then when this version David sings gets to the growl the look is even more priceless. I saw one first view from a content creator who always skipped this song while listening to the CD and cried (literally) from all the years he did this and missed out on this song.

The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls………..that line is so beautiful.

Mr. Draiman had the flu during this performance. Simply stunning.

Zager and Evans, In the Year 2525, Ronnie James Dio great amazing music. Paul Simon heard this and said it was the best cover ever, and said the original was just a warning, this version drives it home and people realize what the song means, great reaction you were moved the way this was made to make people react in the same way. PJ from UK.

Beautiful reaction. So honest. And remember David was sick with the flu when he did the Conan appearence.

This song hit me right in my soul like no song ever has.

Glad you did the live version

Excellent heartfelt reaction! It does make you drift off mentally. Check out Home Free and their cover of Man in Constant Sorrow. A Capella and they "beatbox" all instruments are done vocally. Insanely tight harmonies.

Loved the reaction I enjoy watching people be moved the same way I was when first hearing this masterpiece. Great job Subscribed

I fell in love with the studio version but MAN, the live version was amazing. Did you know he had the flu in the live version? Wow.

Love this version the official cover

I am so glad to see somebody compare the video version and the live version. Very well done! That version played on Conan was better than the video, in my opinion. Also, he was sick when they were on Conan which is a testament to his skill. He is trained as a Cantor which is why his vocal abilities are so good.

We are all in love with his voice lol

I love your reaction, it hit you like it did me the first time I saw it!

What a great reaction! Love your sense of humor! Lol

His voice is beyond amazing. Comparing the recorded version to his live performance, bear in mind he had the flu when he sang this live performance. I have always loved Disturbed, I’m now 65 and still regard them as the best there is.

Very few people sound just as good live as they do in the studio version, that is truly amazing!!!

I'm sure I'm just repeating comments, but David was really sick when they performed on Conan. He was in the er with 100 degree temp, and had a bad flu. Still rocked it, he's amazing to see.

Great reaction to one of the best covers I've ever heard 💫💙💫

The first time I heard this Song By Disturbed, I had an out of Body Experience too !!!

Dave Draiman was actually very sick the niight he performed this on Conan. There are a couple of places where you can hear where he has had to alter how he sings so he can keep in tune.

Hi sweetie i'm back, it's been awhile since i've been around. I haven't forgotten you and your channel. I got a new job and i've been working 50 hours a week. But again i love your reactions, and i love your voice too. David Draiman is classically trained his vocals are wicked, if you want to see a great song by them check out the full version of Down With The Sickness. I think you would love it. By the way i hope you are doing well, i missed checking you out.

Ok Sir I hope all is well with you firstly in these crazy times. Those who understand the true message here have the same reaction you had. Th eoriginal Video lays it out visually as well but yet so many just don't get it.I love the richness of his vocals Live along with massive appreciation of pulling off this beautiful but powerful song the way he does. My step brother is manager of some of the biggest bands globally and wish he had these guys as well because of Davids talent. Remember Folks everything in this world happens for a reason and sometimes as a warning and that is all i'll say to that. Kuv n Respect to all and wish everyone the best

Your reaction is so beautiful thank you

David was the cantor/singer at his Temple. He would sing God’s word during the Temple service. Can you imagine how gorgeous that must have been?