This is the greatest cover of a song I've ever heard. They honor the original melody but make it their own.

Fifty-Five years later and this song is more relevant than ever!

This was my dad's favorite song. I'd catch him listening to it on repeat. And yes, this version. So we played it at his funeral before the actual ceremony started. Still makes me cry every time I hear it.

I love your way of expressing thoughts in bubbles instead of constantly pausing it. Well done!

This cover can not be matched!! Disturbed shakes your soul on this one!! perfection!!

David Draiman has otherworldly vocal range. Just incredible.

Simon and Garfunkel's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is rage because the warning was ignored.

I couldn't imagine what it felt like to here that live in that audience. They hit the jackpot on that!

Jamal, I'm 62 yrs. old and had never in my life been to a concert. My husband's company had 4 tickets to see Disturbed in concert a few years back. I was thrilled to go and see Dave Draiman perform this song. I had to sit through lots of heavy metal (with my earplugs in) to finally see him do this song. On a hot and humid night in August with fire pyrotechnics all around him, Dave gave the best rendition of this awesome song. I was covered in goosebumps the whole time. I loved seeing your reaction to this! Truly a work of music artistry at it's finest!!!

Draimans voice is amazing. The first time I heard this, I was crying like a baby. This was one of my mom's favorite songs, and I absolutely adore Disturbed. He did it justice. I just wish she was alive to hear it.

I've probably watched 10-15 reactions to this version by disturb. I never get tired of the reaction. The surprise on the faces the awe. Every reaction, that I've watched, goes the same way. When video is over....a loss for words...I LOVE IT!

Believe it or not, he was sick during this performance. He’s a classicly trained singer with an amazing voice.

The true power of music in its rawest form and he was sick during this one lol. It was not a performance but an experience, a moment.

Much as I love Simon & Garfunkel’s version the first time I heard Disturbed’s cover the blew the original right out of the water for me. The power in this song is unbelievable, I can understand why Simon cried. I hope everyone’s seen the official video of Disturbed’s version - very very evocative and thought provoking. Magic!

I just love this version, his voice brings tears to my eyes

This song, and the way David Draiman sings it, seems to perfectly capture the current pain and despair that many Americans are feeling right now as the silence from policy makers is deafening .

Your gentle appreciation for the music of my growing up years touches my heart. I feel the goodness of the human you are. Humbled by your experience shared musically. Thank you.

David was trained as a cantor for his synagogue. He has an amazing range.

Disturbed!! I'm 73 years old and this song (Sound of Silence) from this group, has just showed up to me. I can't get away from it now. This guy can "sang!" Everything about the entire arrangement is beautiful. Anyone doing a critique has the same shock I had when hearing it for the first time. I'm grateful it came to me, though I can't recall how it did so. It's a song that was well known from the 60's and was a favorite of mine though now I'm touched even more by the version from the group Disturbed. Now I can't wait to get into them more. Thank you!!

He was a cantor, singing Jewish prayers and he is classical trained

I started playing "The Sound of Silence" in 1976 or 1977. I was scouring my dad's album collection for something new to listen to and I came across A Simon and Garfunkel album "The Sounds of Silence". Paul Simon had a pretty big hit around that time called "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" which I liked, so I thought I would give the album a listen. I was immediately dumbstruck by "The Sound of Silence". All I remember is that I kept playing the song over and over on a continuous loop. In those days vinyl albums were the primary media form for music. I probably ruined the needle on the turntable by my continuous restarting of the song. The song spoke to me, although at that tender age I had only a minor understanding of the significant lyrics of the song. This song was written the year of my birth so it has always had a special place in my heart. Now more than ever the relevance, cultural significance and importance of this song cannot be overstated. I finally heard "Disturbed 's" version through you "J aka J" and it was powerful. Thanks for another ride down memory lane.

Wow! This rendition still hits me in the feels. Nothing else is as powerful or haunting.

I can’t say how happy I am to see the current trend of cross-cultural reactions. I myself have listened to music from all over the world all my life, but not many of my friends branched out, and I suspect a lot of folks never branched out. But that seems to be changing now, and ppl are being exposed to (and ENJOYING) music from other cultures and I love the trend. Keep up the good work!

I watch reactions of this particular version, not to watch the song again, and again, and again. But to see their facial expressions.

Disturbed is a great metal band! This cover was unlike their normal stuff. I think it’s the best cover of it! “Stupify” and “Down with a Sickness” are amazing songs by Disturbed. They started around 2000.

I’m so glad you watched this live performance on Conan. To me, it’s so much better than their video. David is amazing! I loved your reaction. Also, David supposedly had the flu when he did this and still nailed it!

I know you did this a year ago but watching this just now was gold. Hearing this blew my mind too, and I've listened to disturbed since the beginning. Powerful piece of music and a powerful message, but this made me feel it in my soul.

You need to listen to "The Light" by Disturbed! It is an awesome song about never giving up on yourself. As a person who has experienced life altering injuries...part of me rose up on the inside and gave me the strength to not give up. I am 62 years old and being disabled has never been easy...but I have refused to give up...no matter what!

🙌Yes!! Soak it in man lol His voice is stunningly beautiful, The video to this is almost haunting, it's definitely a must see!

Loved your reaction and the thought bubbles. Novel way to just enjoy the performance without talking. Thanks.

Draimen is absolutely God sent. He is a master of his art and is always looking to improve. He had a one shot album while Disturbed was on hiatus called Device where he did a cover with Lizzy Hale (a bada$$ in her own right) of "If I close my eyes forever" check it out!

His story is so inspiring. He literally went from helping his father run a nursing home. To working his butt off to get his band off the ground...TO THIS!

This song take your breath away! While watching you become speechless, not to many songs can do that, plus a powerful message.

I love how it just put smile on your face. This song is incredible.

Lol. Yeah. He leaves you with no words. The ABSOLUTE best remake EVER. You guys call them covers, we say remake. Same thing. Simon and Garfunkel were before my time, but I knew who they were. Everyone did. I'm from the mid 70' to early 80' a most awesome music ever. ROCK AND ROLL. Simon was brought to tears hearing this. Was exactly how it was ment to be sung he said. Well done. I'm a fan for life. Amazing, trained, classical trained baritone voice.

What a range - what soft texture to that raspy power - that touches a lot of levels of emotion

He's amazing! He had the flu and still sang like this!!

The original is one of my favorite songs and when I heard this for the first time I was brought to tears and had goosebumps because it was so hauntingly beautiful

Bro!! I love the honest reactions. I love you seeing the talents and music for how the artist wanted it to be experienced. I am glad I to am on this musical journey!! Thanks for the reactions bro its awesome!!

I absolutely love how you roll through the song without pausing it. Your reactions are genuine and I greatly appreciate your thoughts. You, my friend have a new sub!

Charisma,voice,power and talent. Gorgeous blend!

What a voice! Never heard of him before, another goose bump song, like good church service. thanks & luv u dude. Wow! Beautiful!

That vocal effect you noted is what voice professionals call Vocal Fry, and what duffers sometimes refer to as “angry Cookie Monster.” The amazing talent of the man gives him the ability to kick-in just enough of it to add overtones to the timbre of his already amazing natural voice, making the timbre so acoustically broad it sounds like it’s thundering down from Heaven.

Truly one of the most inspiring, emotional and incredible singing performances I have ever heard.

This was a big hit for Simon and Garfunkel in1964. After seeing this performance Paul Simon E-Mailed the Disturbed singer his approval. You've heard 2 covers now; why not check out the original. ( I seem to have exceeded the limit for sending people links without Y.T. considering them spam for some reason so I won't)

AWESOME! I am glad you listened all the way through without pausing! Ohhh I hate when people pause throughout a song,, ruins the true reaction and the flow of the song! But I was really diggin the cloud bubbles you have in your video! I liked your video and reaction! Thank you!!

I'm a guy and when first saw this I was in tears and it brought me closure and I'm glad

A great song and singer, wonderful. Perfect music and interpretation. Great. A 65 year old white lady and a much younger black man having the same reaction....AWESOME!!! 👌😘

love this song. so amazing coming out of such a band with a hard rock background

Thank you So Much for NOT interrupting the music to comment, the captions were great, Your reaction was right-on, again, Thank You for sharing it for the rest of us! ReactOn from ChiTown...

Welcome to the journey my friend. I am 49 and still get a little teary eyed when I hear this. May you FEEL the music more than you hear.

This is called raw talent. No autotune. Perfection.

The way he sings this song hits you in your feels . Woooooooh

Your reaction was so real and you can tell you let the music speak to your soul... Thank you for this

His vocal talents are on another level. Coming out of the vocal fry to a soft ending is beautiful

So much love for this....amazing....the love for the song overlaps with the love of performing it.

I love this version, to me it feels more emotionally charged than the studio release.

Singer David Draiman said it was the most powerful and heart wrenching set of vocals he's recorded. You can feel it. Amazing!!! Simply amazing performance!! I get more from it every time I hear it.

Wow i just fall in love with this song again what a voice . Beautiful.

Props to David and Disturbed, best version of this song in my eyes... Wanna hear a GOAT voice? Search "Dimash SOS I am singer"

Love this, love you, love those speech bubbles❣✌

I've heard this song dozens of times and I still get goosebumps

This song gives me a viserole feeling in my gut !! From what it looked like you got the same feeling listening to his powerful voice ! I've been with you for awhile and can't remember any other reaction of yours where you didn't stop in the middle of the song ! Love their version of this song ! Especially this specific live performance !! Definetley my favorite !!!

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 and back on a dime. 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 and obvious training to deliver what he does!! Can sing like an angel or the devil ! Loved your reaction and your take on David's performance Jamel or Jamal....lol. Good job! Try "Deceiver", "The Night", "Indestructible", "The Light" and "Violence Fetish" by Disturbed too.

This is a warning that if we do start listening to one another and helping each other out we are going to live in a world of silence Rock on brother

Love your reaction. He won an Emmy for that performance

After listening to tons of reviews I've lost track of how many 'WOWS' there've been. Loss for words. thank you

Good job with showing your thoughts. He did this very well. Absolutely did the song justice. It still amazes me that the entire band was so good when they started.

For me the deepest and best low voice ever heard and such a great singer and performer! Gotta love that! ;)

Have a listen (and react) to "The Light" by Disturbed. And maybe "A Reason to Fight" - the live extended version. Be warned, though. Have your tissues ready. It's quite emotional!

I love your reactions! You always seem so appreciative, and so nice!!!

My favorite cover of all time, truly world class vocals and an amazing arrangement. Everything the song could have been…he found it! You should also react to Sam Cieri’s AGT audition, amazing.

Yay! This is one of my favorite songs from Disturbed! Thanks for the react video! As for more Disturbed... Music Videos by Disturbed: The Vengeful One (one of my favorite songs) A Reason to Fight (emotional distress) Are You Ready (classic Disturbed; first single from their Evolution album that came out last year)

Classically trained Jewish singer doing a protest song that’s 60+ years old that’s also one of the top hard rock front men.... yup he’s just that damn good

One of my favorite performances of all time ! So many awesome aspects from the voice, piano, strings, drums and lighting -- Awesome

Great reaction! I could tell it touched your soul. This guy just took this song to a different level. One of top three live performances of all-time. Peace.....

Your reaction was much like mine! All I know at the end I had tears running down my face!

Music is always about the journey. There is so much music to love and listen to.

Thank u so much for the captions instead of stopping video for comments like everyone else does.love ur reactions..keep it up sir👍

Thankyou aswell for going on this musical journey!!!!!

Great choice! A simple "WOW" is the right reaction to this fantastic cover. If I may, the Heart cover of "Stairway to Heaven" at the Kennedy Center honoring Led Zeppelin is well worth it also Foreplay/Long Time by Boston (A classic). Thanks for the post and TC...

I'm so glad you reacted to the live version.

So glad you did this one! Goosebumps every time I hear it. 😁

Great review Jamel, I love the captions and letting the song progress with out interruption. Very powerful. Great job!

Glad to be on this music journey with you Jamal...please react to Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel...jawdropping!

This song has been a part of my life for over 40 years...now it'll be part of yours

An amazingly powerful arrangement and cover of the original Simon & Garfunkel rendition! I heard this live for the 1st time in the early 80s at the GA Tech Alexander Colliseum in Atlanta, with Simon & Garfunkel! It's hard to beat a classic, but he made it his own!

ABOUT TIME DUDE. One of THEE most underrated vocalists ever.

Art Garfunkel's voice on" Bridge Over Troubled Water" :-) check it.

This was a request of mine, so thanks for the reaction. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard the original, by Simon and Garfunkel, but I’d be interested to see you react to it.

When he goes up, here come the tears. Damn. Hits you you know where and it feels so good.

Simon and Garfunkel wrote this song!!! Disturbed know owns this song!!! You can't deny the grawls effectiveness

Yes, Paul and Art...Paul Simon, a great writer

One of his newer disturbed is called “ a reason to fight” good song addressing addictions/emotional issues

the best way to know if someone is truly enjoying and is captivated by the music.. is not by the bobbing head.. nor the tapping feet.. it is... as you did... simply sit in silence so the magic stays with you.. ending with a simple... wow... and a deep breath! Excellent reaction.. well done!

Hi Jamel What great review you just did.I watched this other lady do one and she just didn't get it not had the real true blue appreciation you just displayed. Thank you very much for digging this.......your WOW said it all.Not another word was needed. Have a great day, Skip

You should watch the original official video of this. The scenes in it really compliment what he is singing. It is visually and emotionally stunning.

Try "Heart - Stairway to heaven " live at kennedy honor centre...

It is wonderful to watch another human who is affected by music like I am... React to that song. Not only the song, but his voice and the instruments. I can see that music truly touches you... Not everyone is like that. I hope you continue on this journey... It's amazing.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.. I am reacting to this as well because I do remember the original very well.. but This powerful man!