This is somehow a masterpiece. It's an important song already but Disturbed strips out the harmony, slows down the tempo, and replaces the folk with metal and orchestra, the vocal fry, the entire progression toward crescendo, none of it seems like it should work but dang does it ever. Disturbed makes it their own while respecting the song. Draiman's voice is just incredible.

when you said what kind of magic is this. That is how I feel, This has brought out feelings in me I never felt before. I am obsessed with this song and his voice. I have listened to this so many times. And when I go to bed I fall a sleep hearing him singing. I am 64 and I havn't slept so good in my life.

Reviewer: "The man can sing" Me: "This man will melt your soul!"

When Paul Simon heard this he conceded that this song now belongs to David Draiman. This is the only cover that he has ever even acknowledged.

David Draiman's voice has always held that power/force. I think as pop and rap have dominated main stream music, Metal has been pushed back out of the spotlight and Voices like Draiman's have been forgotten. This song showcases his vocal power, range and delivery.

I’m old enough to remember the original version by Simon and Garfunkel but, David and Disturbed’s version just takes your breath away. You hear the words and understand them more than the original . My fav by far ❤😊

Paul Simon is a genius!!! This was written over 50 years ago, and when presented to us back then, it was as a folk song the way Simon and Garfunkle sang it. We did not have any real conception of what the soft , pretty sounding words softly sung with an acoustic guitar meant! It took 50 years, and another musical genius, David Draimen, to bring the words to life. Paul Simon is still a genius for even putting the words on paper.

Same here. I never cared for S&G's folk style, so I also never listened to the words. Kudos to S&G for the lyrics, prophetic and written nearly 60 years ago. But for me, I never would have LISTENED to it without this version. And now I'm also a little obsessed with David Draiman. Lol. His voice is incomparable. Trained as a cantor in the Jewish church, there's nothing he can't sing, he just chose the rock/metal path. Depending on what you want to listen to, some of their more recent stuff has a little more of this flavor, Hold Onto Memories, If Ever I Lose My Faith In You, A Reason To Fight ... those are all a little more mainstream, but with their own twist. Their earlier stuff that didn't draw you in might now ... Down With The Sickness, Stricken ... I mean, it depends on what you're looking for. They've been going strong for 20+ years and their music has evolved along with their lives. What hasn't changed is the incredible underlying talent and the sheer musicianship of this band and lead singer. ❤

He can definitely pick em up and put em down, can't he? Yep, he can sing!!! Mr. David & Disturbed are the best!! I'm just getting into the band and I'm enjoying everything I come across. I'm 73 so I'm a little behind times but I'm catching up! Ha!

This song keeps calling me back. Simply a masterpiece. Rare that I don't shed a tear or two. Thank you, Mr Draiman for the music.

Simon & Garfunkel wrote this to convey man's lack of communication with his fellow man. Just as relevant today as when it was penned.

One of the few covers I like better than the original....

I am with you on hearing Simon & Garfunkel sing this song all of my life, yet never really paid attention to the words. Hearing Disturbed cover it was an eye or ear opener. I got goosebumps and tears. I do every time I listen to it. The pace and tone along with the visuals... They did a phenomenal rendition of this timeless classic.

The way David sang this DEMANDED you listen, captivates you, you hear the message clearly, and the roller coaster of emotions that comes with it. This 56 year old US Army Cold War Veteran approves very much.

You proved the song right. People hearing without listening. The song has a natural crescendo. He does it better than anyone I've heard. He's truly amazing.

David Draiman of Disturbed is simply amazing. Paul Simon posted their live version on his own page, saying the song was now theirs. What a tribute. The live version on Conan is wonderful, especially considering that he was quite ill with the flu at the time. He still came on and blew the audience away.

Mega this is no other than the best “remake” of another ARTIST! With JUSTICE! Total RESPECT!! There is NO OTHER!!!!!💋

This cover makes you want to listen, like hey what is this. It's perfection, to me anyway. This song is what introduced me to David and Disturbed. David can sing and he has emotion toward the problems we face, he lets us know he feels the pain also. Disturbed is now one great band to me. David is one great singer. Thank you Disturbed I was here when S & G version first arrived.

When Simon and Garfunkel sang this back in the 60s it was such a lighthearted warning that like you I never paid attention to the lyrics. It was like oh hey guys our tvs and radios are kinda stopping us from communicating with our family, friends, neighbors. Now here we are all these years later with soooo much technology at our fingertips 24 hours a day that you cant talk at all to people without our eyes being diverted to their cell phones, game systems ect. So David sings this in all out rage because no one listened to the warning so here we are. Not only are we divided by all this technology but we are also so divided by our politics, religion, race and on and on. I love the ending where the folks with the instruments are separate from the folks with music, words, voices. Only when we as a society can cross that divide and come together as one people and find a way to communicate with one another again, will this end this terrible state that we all find ourselves in.

Found this song a few months ago and as many was "wowed" by it. Your reaction helped me to realize the things that were so really great about it. And this from someone who was around when the original came out...lol

That was an awesome reaction, David has a truely powerful voice and I am glad to see someone fully enjoy it.

You Need to hear Hold on to Memories. David's Voice is Truly Awesome in that Disturbed song.

Thank you for a great review. I appreciated your comments, I 100% agreed with you. in about 15 seconds, you knew he had a voice. That amazed me that you picked up on that so quickly. Also, some of your comments made me laugh. e.g., "if you covered this song, lately you made a mistake!" LOL.

I had the joy of hearing Disturbed in a small venue in the US midwest with my late SO. It was so fantastic. His voice is so wonderful.

Paul Simon took six months to write the lyrics, which are about man's lack of communication with his fellow man. The author sees the extent of communication as it is, on only its most superficial and "commercial" level (of which the "neon sign" is representative). There is no serious understanding because there is no serious communication - "people talking without speaking - hearing without listening". No one dares take the risk of reaching out ("take my arms that I might reach you") to disturb the sound of silence. The poet's (character in the song) attempts are equally futile (" . . . but my words like silent raindrops fell within the wells of silence"). The warning comes as how people worship technology as a religion “people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made” (In the 60’s that was TV, today how many people do you see bow to their cell phones?) The ending is an enigma. The words tell us that when meaningful communication fails, the only sound is silence, that graffiti on the subway walls and tenement halls holds truer meaning than the psychobabble on TV or the people yelling at each other in the streets. This song, written 50+ years ago, is more poignant than ever in today’s world.

***** The Warning ***** "And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon gods they made." ~ Paul Simon "And the people bowed and prayed, to the golden calf they made." ~ Old Testament ~ "The Sound of Silence" by Disturbed. "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel, Recorded in March 1964

Love this song. The S&G version of the song has such a soft, lilting tone to it that it detracts from the weight of the lyrics for me. The arrangement by Disturbed elevates the original work while still deeply respecting it, with not only the vocals, but the instruments slowly building and growing in power until the final verse is almost overwhelming in the power, reaching a crescendo just in time to leave you feeling both relieved and sad that it has finished.

Taking the sound of the instruments across the divide to meet with the people who wrote the music on the other side. Paul Simon said that he wrote this song as a warning and that Disturbed’s version was the anger that people didn’t listen. Paul Simon told David that this was his favorite cover of that song, and that it belong to Disturbed now.

Loved this song growing up by Simon and Garfunkel... used to listen to them a lot... wore the tracks of Papa's old lp... but then I found metal... first with Van Halen... and then with Motley Crue... and then Disturbed... and so many more... and this... brought tears to my eyes... as it was so moving ... Like hearing the song in a new light... was a powerful message then... it is more so now. Love both versions...

Appreciate your reaction… true gripping feelings to a cover that honestly changed the dynamics of the song The original was incredible… haunting and transcending… Disturbed version is different.. powerful and revolutionary Both are worthy of awe and admiration

I've heard some people say that the original Simon & Garfunkel version was a warning, and Disturbed's version is a lament that the warning was not heeded. I absolutely agree.

I can't get enough of this song, it hit me really hard now that I've payed attention to the word's

The best reaction I've seen to this epic song............was the one where they didn't say anything til it finished:)

only someone who had never heard disturbed's works before could be surprised at how much sure raw pressence there lead singer can put out, belive it or not sound of silence while one of there more popular songs is actualy perhasp there most mellow as well in terms of just how intense it is

This version hits totally different than any other version.

To me, no one ever sang this song before. It is Disturbed's!!

Simon and Garfunkels song was a warning of what was to come. Transistor radios, tv, cell phones were coming to their own. If people didn't listen the fe family unit would be destroyed. David done this cover as the continuance of Simon and Garfunkels song , yes there was anger. As David showed. It will be interesting to have it contined. Watch his live version with Conan O'Brian show.

I've made this same comment on other reactions, i know i sound like a broken record but when i first heard this, i was driving and i seriously had to pull over to keep listening to it because my brain could not handle driving safely while listening to this song at the same time. I was cryinggggggg that's how much it lovingly sucker punched my soul

Watch the “live” version on Conan. It does, indeed, get better. Also, he was sick during the performance *subscribed

Enjoyed your reaction - thanks. In the video the musicians and their instruments are on one side of a chasm, the people with the music are on the other. At the end the musicians are taking the ferry to rejoin the others, and the sun peeks through on the horizon.

Agree, with u sir. I ve heard this song from my childhood. Disturb is like more tranlator the lyrics for me. And i feel the power of the lyrics.

Pardon my French, but damn it, sir! Why'd you have to react to this song?? This brings me to tears every. single. time! It didn't fail to do it when I watched this. How this song stirs something in my soul, you feel the despair and anguish in his voice. This is a _magnificent_ cover. One should never underestimate rock/metal singers. A lot are classical trained and sounds a hell of a lot better than some mainstream artists. Marko Hietala (formerly) of NightWish comes to mind. In fact, I suggest you check out their mellow ballads like "While Your Lips Are Still Red" and "The Islander". And if you want a good sample of his vocal power (and their old lead vocalist, Tarja Turunen), watch their End of an Era concert where they covered "Phantom of the Opera", because that version was, imho, what the original musical would have wished it was.

Great reaction. I watched all the reactions and still can't seem to stop listening.

You need to react to a few amazing songs from Disturbed like the fallowing The vengeful one The light Legion of monsters Tyrent Another way to die A reason to fight (both the official music video and the official live music), it is an absolute must to react to both versions Hold on to memories Never wrong Are you ready In another time Honestly the list is endless of great songs from Disturbed, just pick whatever you want and i do not think you will be disappointed. I can not wait to see you react to more of their music.

Lol! You're the only reactor that mentioned what I thought - Sin City! Good catch!

Check out the live version on conan show its even better imo! =)

Gods Warning to All of us is very Strong in this song,,, & David sings it from his soul.... The Words Of The Prophets Are Written ...!!!! Its OUR responsibility to read them...

Do "Hold Onto Memories" another song not of their usual sound. Its magnificent and David hits it out of the park again. Warning- have kleenex nearby when you do!

Garfunkel told him it was his song now. Very impressive.

Paul Simon called him and told him that this song is his now. brings out the true meaning of it.

Wow wow wow!!! I have heard so many reactors say that!!! I saw his voice push you back!!

Musicians on one side song, writer’s on the other crossing the chasm at the end. It’s about communication.

Listen to The Light. It's one of my faves by disturbed

If you'd just listen to the song without interruptions it would be an amazing experience you have never had!!! His voice is a treat that's the best "dessert" you could imagine 😁

Yours is one of the best reactions to this song, even though you didn’t pursue the video’s meaning of the musicians bringing the instruments to the silent music writers. I then found you reacted to A Touch of Frost. Fabulous. Subscribed. I hope I find more gems.

Another one of my favorite Disturbed covers is Land of Confusion.

I have seen hundreds of reactions to this cove. WOW seems to be the word most people use afterwards.

The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel is sad resignation. The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is Listen, DAMMIT!

Loved your reaction very much. Some to check out are Hold on to Memories, The Light, and Their cover of If I Ever Lose My Faith in You.

Paul Simon himself said this song now belongs to Disturbed.

I feel that this version of Sound of Silence is the best out of others cover. It also giving a great illustration of the meaning of the song.

David traind as a cantor. One of the greatest singers ever.

I felt what you were feeling through my TV screen😮❤

Saying that "anyone else who covered this made a mistake" _is itself a mistake._ There's always an exception. For an equally amazing -- and yet very different -- cover of "Sound of Silence", look up the _a capella_ group Pentatonix. Because they don't do covers, they do upgrades.

I'm doing your 1000th view now man. Let's see how this goes

I do understand the copyright and blocking stuff but FAR too many pauses and I had to bail. You interrupted the buildup and yes, the man can sing.

An angels voice

Love your reaction!

Hello!!?? Comment back when you listen (not interrupt w/comment) to the live version on “Conan” I personally have seen them live in concert, they are AWESOME! Get down with the sickness and wrong side of heaven may give you some clarity of this Artist 💋🤟🎵

I loved your reactions to this lol.

Another awesome song of theirs is A Reason To Fight...

I appreciate the kind of boyish innocence you allowed to come out in your reaction... 😇 👊

Can’t wait to see your reaction to this when they use it on an episode of The Blacklist 👌👌

Everything

Thx for the great reaction

I’m 68 and have heard the original many times. This version completely eclipses the Simon and Garfunkel rendition. And like you, I never really listened to the words.

The neon god you made. Background of this video is essentially Tron style digital neon. Lol. Good video though :)

Dammit I'm in tears again...

Have you never heard of Simon and Garfunkel

This is the only cover of their songs that Paul Simon actually shared on his own socials. There's a story that he also called Draiman to congratulate them on the cover and told him "This is yours now".

And the Conan version!

None of their other songs are really in this style though

to the bone

Watch his “ live “ version on Conan o Brian!!

Simon an Garfunkel put no passion into it they just sung the words. David set this bad boy a blaze an burnt the freaking house down

if you saw the BSG series, watch Sound of Cylons :D

Only found this a couple of months ago myself and thought it was really good. Please could you consider reacting to Harry Mack on Omegle, it's a rabbit hole in it's self 👊

Powerful with a lot 0f meaning Beautiful

Loved your reaction! I can relate. Please do a reaction to his live performance on Conan. Epic!!

Yep the guys a rock god some voice

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Go check out "The Light" my man. Good job brother

Would like to see you do a reaction to For King & Country's Little Drummer Boy (Live in Phoenix)...if you haven't already seen it...You'll never settle for the old version again!

T are you doing!!!!

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I've watched dozens of reactions to this extraordinary cover. There are frequently idiots who complain about interruptions. If they want the song without, it's available elsewhere. This is a reaction and when you feel like you have to react, you react. You can always argue about precisely where it is appropriate, but it's a bloody REACTION. Great effort my man.

The original is a warning and people were hearing without listening ..... Now they pray to Neon Gods they made. Time to raise our voices and remove the nice to maybe get the point across.

while i like this i think the live version on Conan is better.

Just listen to the song!!!

The neon dog they mad was the t.c