I have now watched well over 100 reaction videos to this song. I live for that moment where the reviewer goes from the need to "Explain" things or other chatty comments to the moment of realization they have nothing to say, and instead need to just experience it in stunned silence. It is like I'm experiencing the song for the first time again.

Yeah...the 'uuuummm...uuummm' is pretty much everyone's reaction after this version. It really does make you sit and think...re-evaluating your life and choices. He really hits home with this - great reaction.

Simon and Garfunkel gave a warning. Disturbed made it an admonishment.

Love the original but this one gives me goosebumps! Great reaction as always! Mesmerizing is a great description!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

This and Johnny Cash's "Hurt" have to be two of the best covers ever. They gave a whole new meaning and life to the originals, which were great on their own. The live performance of Disturbed on Conan is also amazing. I doubted I would like it as much as this since the video imagery is so compelling, but I'm glad to be wrong.

Disturbed has been one of my favorite bands for about 20 years. I suspect this is recommended because it shows off David's vocal ability, and is more palatable for those who may not like the heavy they normally bring. That said, I have never heard a bad Disturbed song.

There is a Live Version On Conan O'Brian Show 3/28/2016. It is Fire ! 🔥🔥 I was at that Show , Second Row Almost in The Middle. He did have the Flu, But He Nailed It. I Think This was So Much Better Than The Offical Video. He also Engages with People By Making Eye Contact. Don't Just Take My word, Check it out and See & Hear for Yourself. ❤

There is something spiritual about that song and it takes it to another level! It’s captivating. 😢

I love Disturbed's HOLD ON TO MEMORIES, and their cover of Sting's IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU

Ah the incomparable David Draiman...amazing range and control...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 . He is so unique as he actually puts vibrato on his distortion!....also VERY difficult to do...one of the best male vocalists on the planet imho. Loved your reaction.

Everyone has a "wow" reaction the first time they hear this. It's just that powerful. "Disturbed" turned out another cover I really like of Sting, whose music I really love. They covered "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You." I thought it was another stunning cover.

I've been listening to disturbed for over 20 years, David Draiman, the vocalist, has an amazing and extremely wide vocal range, was a Jewish canter as a boy and also trained in classical opera for many years, dude can do literally anything with his voice.. Check out their original song, a ballad as well called "Hold on to memories" ❤️ another of my favorites 😊

I loved watching the emotions on your face while you were listening to this.

His version of the song was the extension of the original. The original was the warning and David's version is the cry of sorrow/anger that we didn't listen.

Down With The Sickness ❤😊

Im 68 years old i grew up with the original. But this reaches right to your soul. That man's voice is amazing i could listen to this over vand over. Just beautiful ❤️

Thanks for doing this one, everytime I hear it it gives me chills and chokes me up, what a voice... Great reaction Zack ❤ from UK

First of all, thank you so much for not pausing! Disturbed has quite an extensive library of hits, but one of my favorites is 10,000 Fists. So much energy!

ETERNO, INMORTAL, TRANSFORMA, INSUPERABLE, DIRECTAMENTE A LAS EMOCIONES, CONCIENCIA DE LO HUMANOOOO

Just dont talk .just listen to him. He's fantastic. Love his voice.

78 year old female here...I graduated high school when this song originally came out (1964). It was a "cute ditty" that really did not resonate with any of my age group...yeah, S & G got a new hit, yeah, it's cool, just sing along...snore. When I heard Disturbed's version a couple of years ago, I just sat in shock...the words actually spoke to me. I had been a bartender, cocktail waitress, musician all in New Orleans, finally joined the Air Force in 1973, spent more than 20 years in, did a lot of other "stuff" but it took this version of the song to Gibbs slap me and make me realize what S & G had actually written.

I wasn't around when Simon and Garfunkel did this, but I've heard it. I will say Disturbed's version is the best I've heard. When Paul Simon (the writer) texted David (lead singer of Disturbed) and told him that this song now belongs to Disturbed, what an honor. Disturbed does more metal, but I did love the duet with David and Ann Wilson (from Heart). Very versatile band. One of my favorites. Thanks for playing it through...it is one of those kind of songs. Great reaction ❤

You’re the second person who interpreted the song to be about music, that thought never entered my mind. To me the message of the song remains the same as when Simon and Garfunkel sang it in 1964. Disturbed brought it into 21st-century when almost all hope is gone and they did it brilliantly!

A “hopeful wanderer” is a beautiful way to express this song. Very well done!

Masterpiece. One of only a handful of covers that are actually better than the original!

This is an amazing cover. David's voice is phenomenal! I love their song Reason to Fight. The live version of Sound of Silence on Conan is also worth watching. Great reaction!

It's OK to cry man. We all did it.

Highly recommend their song a reason to fight. Its such a great song with a fantastic message

I was never a fan of the genre of music that Disturb is known for, but "The Light" is one of my favorite Disturbed songs.

An Old Testament message brought forward to the 21st Century and set to music.

theory holds... he wont admit it, but "fools" said I "you do not know.." his eyes got misty..

For another style, from Disturbed check out “The Light”. An inspirational upbeat song.

too bad about the copyright thing. It is a spectacular video. Anyway, brilliant song....one of the best. David's voice....Paul Simon has said that Disturbed now owns this song.

I am so glad you did this one Zack. Disturbed is my guilty pleasure. As you know I’m a huge PTX fan, but when I heard this video and heard David’s voice I actually got sucked into listening to their music. I cannot stand metal, which is what they are. But anything David sings and I’m there for it. I’m sure others have already told you he was trained as a Cantor which is where he gets his amazing vocal abilities from but also the power behind them. He is a very angry man who is disgusted with society. His songs carry very powerful messages. I’ve actually learned to enjoy their music. Like I said anything David sings. You’ll probably be recommended to listen to their biggest hit DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS if you watch anything other than the official video you will get to hear the third verse that is cut out of that video. I will let you know right now that when he’s talking about mother, he is referring to society not his mom. Between listening to this and PTX I tend to get whiplash. As always, I very much enjoy your reactions. Some suggestions of my favorites… they have one mellow one called HOLD ON TO MEMORIES and a few melloish 😉 A REASON TO FIGHT…THE LIGHT. But some of their harder stuff…STRICKEN…STUPIFY…PRAYER. Anyway, glad you did this. Also people will tell you to watch the version of this on the Conan O’Brien show. They will tell you that he was sick with the flu but actually, I saw an interview with him and he had a bleeding lesion on his vocal cord, which makes that performance all the more mind blowing. I don’t see that anybody gave you a lot of history on them. They’ve been together since 1994 and are considered one of the top metal bands in the world. I’m sure others will disagree but since they’re the only group I like that’s metal I guess I’m a little prejudiced. 🤗💋🥰

Definitely in the Top 5 covers of all time.

Goose bumps 😮

David Dramon is head shaking AMAZING! OPRATICLY trained

Love your reaction

Love me some "Disturbed"

Its like going and getting some reiigion

The live video from Conan show is even better

Good review ... props brother.

It does matter if you see it. The facial expressions add greatly to the nuances

Yes the sound of silence aka the wow song😅😅😅

My daughter asked me to listen to this.. I didn’t like the kind of music Disturbed was known for.. I told her “no.. I’m not listening, they will mess it up” .. she said .. “ no, ma… they don’t.. just listen with an open mind” … I did.. NOW.. I am officially a Disturbed fan.. I can’t hear enough of this beautiful man’s voice.

Thanks Zack - great first reaction to Disturbed. I don't proclaim to be a Disturbed aficianado, but I really like Down With the Sickness... you might want to give that a try. Personally I like the official video, gives a good idea of their concert performance style.

He's awesome

Loved that you took your time, didn't interrupt, and actually gave a good interpretation. You can usually tell when a reaction is fake, and someone is rush through just to get the points. Thanks for giving a real reaction.

Good reaction

Also, David Draiman is a classicly trained Cantor.

The live on Conan special is also fantastic because it’s live and he was sick that night and you can’t even tell…

Down with the sickness is awesome his story on drug addiction amazing 👏 😊

Def looking fwd to a Disturbed dive with you! Yeah, this one's amazing and love your genuine reactions. The Conan performance is equally impressive, def should ck that out when you get a chance. David Draiman's voice is immaculate. He has one of those voices that can cut through anything. And I especially love that he's classically trained and decided to juxtapose his operatic talent with some badass metal for a living! Def wanna see you dive in! ❤

You're the first person that had any idea why the first scene is silent!

You definitely need to check out the live performance from the Conan show and more disturbed songs.

You should watch the live Version at the Conan Show

I've watched many many reactions to this song and yours ranks one of my favorites. Thank you for posting.

David Draiman was trained as a cantor as a kid. And to this day he still takes vocal lessons. The man has an incredible voice with a crazy range.

I fell in Love with Simon and Garfunkel because of this song. Made me listen to more of their music. This version is the BEST cover EVER!! and it has been redone --like tons of times --Love Distrubed!!!

❤ this. Now do the live on Conan one.

Wow is right. The live version on the Conan show was another wow and David was sick so was sitting down. Pure magic 🇬🇧

Best cover ever in my opinion!😊 You just have to check out the live version from conan. I feel it's even better! Thanks for the time and attention💜

I'm so so glad you didn't jump in to the middle of the song, wish other people would do the same❤ this version is amazing and truly the Best

It’s the best cover I’ve ever heard.

👋👋👋FANTASTIC👍👍👋👋👋😭😭☮️✋🇭🇷

Like the original was a warning and this is where we coming to. Even it's same lyricks...

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Listen to A Reason to Fight and Hold on to Memories for the same type song, or Down with the Sickness, Inside the Fire, Stupefy for harder rock. Disturbed is a great band.

David Draimen was trained by his grandfather as a Jewish Cantor. That's why his range is so awesome. This was the official video. You should definitely check out the live version on Conan. Also check out down with the sickness, which is what Disturbed actually sounds like.

This song was actually paired with empty streets of New York City when COVID first started. I was impactful!!! And this is not Disturb's usual genre. If you want to know what he normally sounds like, you should listen to Down With The Sickness.

If you’ve "never heard a build’ arrangement like that, check out classical music…this is a standard low entrance, big build to grand crescendo classical arrangement. Most old world composers symphonies are like this. A good short example is Griegs In The Hall Of The Mountain King. I tell people this is a gateway drug to classical music. He’s trained classically {but is a fantastic metal singer) so in essence you’ve heard an operatic performance backed by an orchestra in a classical style arrangement. A good operatic example is O Fortuna, Carmen Burrano. As always, I enjoy watching the stunned "silence".🤣🤣🤣

Check out Dan Vasc’s phenomenal version. I believe his inspiration came from Disturbed’s version.

Please please PLEASE react to the live version of this on the Conan O’Brian show… the video is wonderful, but the live will blow you away!!!! SO much more intense!!!

The live version they did on Conan is so much more powerful. FYI, Paul Simon, after hearing their version, told David Draiman, that the song is 'theirs' now. David Draiman is a classically trained cantor and singer. His vocals are powerful. Down with the sickness, Stupify, The Light, Hold on to the Memories it goes on. But, you should do a reaction of the live version on Conan, his voice is more powerful.

Simon and Garfunkels orginal was a warning. Disturbed's version is more like rage the warning hadn't be heeded.

Disturbed are brilliant! David Draiman is the vocalist. They’re so good! Here’s some to check out. Down with the sickness Land of confusion (Genesis cover) Stricken Ten thousand fists

The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel is sad resignation. The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is Dammit, LISTEN! ***** The Warning ***** "And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made." ~ Paul Simon "And the people bowed and prayed, to the golden calf they made." ~ Old Testament

I totally recommend the Live Conan O'Brien version . It is next level, it is even more powerful than the video version. Also "Down with the Sickness" is another banger from Disturbed.

I recommend "a Reason to Fight", "Stupify", "Hold on to Memories ",

This song gave me chills. Nobody heard the message in the Simon and Garfunkel version. The meaning I get out of it is "government controle and nobody is talking about it." Hints "THE Sound Of Silence."

Has Paul Simon ever commented on this version

Check out disturbed prayer

The choice they made to do the video in black and white was inspired. When you listen to the video you have no Las Vages show nonsense to distract from the medssage. Absolutely my favorite cover.

🙂👍🔥

A Reason To Fight. Manditory reaction....

Do the live version from Conan....

Please do eva cassidy, over the rainbow, this and eva ate the 2 best covers of alltime

I have Watched reactions a couple thousand times! Love it HOWEVER!!!!!! It DOES MATTER THAT YOU BLOCK THIS! OUT OF HERE!

First time I heard Disturbed Sound of Silence it was disturbing

Love your channel! However, we have to talk about the choice of football team. #CincinnatiBengals #WhoDey Lol Love to you and your family!

Prefer this one over the original 😅

❤️🎶🎵❤

Guess this doesn’t remind you of some comedic Will Farrell movie anymore? At least I hope not..

Never gets old. Delights me when someone else loves it. BTW I don't respect the live version because he used auto-tune. IMHO not an authentic performance. For me this video is a masterpiece and combined makes the performance incredible. I respect those who don't agree.

If u don’t. Know a band that has five consecutive debut number one albums . How can we take u seriously ? Lol

You missed the whole concept Perhaps your hat is too tight

Who are you. You have the video blocked.

watch conan live version