I love watching people react to this version. Years later and I still get tears every time I hear it.

I grew up knowing the original by Simon and Garfunkel... this version gives me chills!!

This song is especially personal to Garfunkel.... when he was in college his college roommate lost his vision to glaucoma and left college depressed not talking to anyone. Garfunkel convinced him to go back to college and adjusted his own school schedule to be able to walk his friend to all his classes. Garfunkel gave himself the nickname Darkness in empathy to his friend. So 'hello Darkness my old friend' is a comfort. Simon & Garfunkel obviously do this song (it IS theirs) but Disturbed certainly makes it incredible. ❤️

David was classically trained in Jewish choir from the time he was really young and it really shows .. what I got from this song is the original version from Simon and Garfunkle was a warning to mankind .. but Davids's version was a message that it is too late for mankind .. very very powerful ..I have seen grown men cry from watching this cover .. just amazing

I get the same feeling each and every time I listen to this song. It reaches down deep and grabs ahold. Love it

This rendition is awesome. I do feel that the original S&G version was right for the time. Moody and soulful. Disturbed has brought it back to life with harder edges. Different artists putting their own style /spin on a song is what keeps them coming back and going round and round again. Love this version, too!!

I grew up on Simon & Garfunkel - back in the days before songs had become theater. I stumbled across this a few years ago and am still awed by its raw power. I'm not into metal and the rest of Disturbed's work hasn't caught me, but this remains a favorite. David Draiman did miracles with this song.

Every time I hear this all the hair on my body stands up. I am very happy that you only stopped it once to comment. This is by far the most soul stirring version of S&G song. The depth of his emotion is unbelievable. ✌👵🇨🇦

He started out like an angel, then transitioned to a very angry angel. An angry angel would be terrifying to behold. And yet, one would be compelled to listen closely to EVERY word he said!

I think David Draiman's clear diction, out front lyrics lets people actually get lost in the meaning of the song, taking to heart, understanding.....powerful song, powerful version

I agree with the angel part, a tormented angel for me, then when he gets more rock it feels more powerful than evil, like how I'd imagine the wrath of God, ...love it!

Simon & Garfunkel.. When recorded, The lyrics were deep and made you think, Dave, makes you feel the lyrics Deep to your Soul

Simon and Garfunkel wrote this song when television first came out and that he recalls the silence. Neon light is referred to as the light of old tv's when they first came out. Looking at this song now, they were seeing how tv would stop communication with each other. I see this song is NOW MORE relevant, with how far we have come in technology, with gamers and cell phones. Nobody looks up and talk anymore. Sad but so true and to know in 1960's that they were so spot on.

Amazing Cover of the classic....man he's got a voice

Just remember...Angels are not wimps! They are strong, powerful warriors who raise their voices to warn us and protect us! Angels do not play! ❤️🦋

I remember as a young boy when this song came out 66 I believe.? This one sends chills thru me every time, and it’s kind of a comment to how our electronics are consuming us one way or another, and we’re not communicating anymore the way you should.

This version is nothing short of INCREDIBLE! If you want to hear a couple of other very good, a capella versions, try Pentatonix and Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust (from Home Free). I don't see any of these groups in your reaction playlist, so you might want to consider reacting to them, too. My personal favorite of the three is Home Free. They cover so many different genres of music and do them all justice. If you decide to react to them, you might want to start where many of us did - with their performances in Season 4 of The Sing-Off. I would recommend the videos that include the judges' remarks and watch them till the end to see the comments the guys made off stage afterwards. It really shows their personalities.

Thank you for not stopping the video a million times!

Not sure if anyone mentioned it to you or not. But Disturb’s usual music Has more of that angry and demonic vibe. Two of their songs that I love is “ Down with the sickness” and “Stupify”! It’s so awesome how David’s voice can sound so clean and powerful but how he can also scream and do the odd growling noises with his voice.

I love watching people react to this song who don't know the band, Disturbed, or David's vocal range. Your face said it all! No words were required.

Your facial reactions say it all !!! This is an amazing cover of a brilliant song, 1st done by Simon & Garfunkel warning us, if we don't change our ways we are headed for destruction, and Disturbs version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like an emotional rollercoaster ride, slowly bringing us to the top, then quickly crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction!!!

Simon and Garfunkel . They were preaching to people in the 70s . I just a baby but they speaking to the future . They were poets and need to be remembered . They have continued with this cover by Staind. Love your reaction . You have a good head on your shoulders and a big heart too

You had one of the better reactions to this video. I really appreciate how you listened to it and paid attention to the video. Pink Floyd “The Wall” is a video comprised of multiple songs and videos. It is powerful and if watched correctly, an amazing creature. Hope you check it out and thank you for having a positive affect on me today.

I really enjoy the way the percussion helps to emphasizes certain words and phrases. Really an excellent performance by everybody. Grew up with this song. Happy it still finds relevance for others.

The song is "The Sound of Silence" it's by Simon and Garfunkle. It's a legendary song. From one of the greatest singing duos in the history of music.Heavy rock band, Disturbeded, took it, and gave it the edge.

I can tell you’re really listening and I love the real reaction.!!! Yu da best.!! (DJ Khalid voice)

A copy/paste (something I found) Garfunkel, introducing the song at a live performance (with Simon) in Harlem, June 1966, summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly intentionally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other."

I am in Heaven! 🌠 The Disturbed cover version of The Sound of Silence is amazing! Thanks for your reaction! One of the best songs for me of The Disturbed is Land of Confusion (Powerful cover version) 👍

That blue on your eyes is fabulous ..

All Simon and Garfunkel songs are great........check them out as well.....

Everyone needs to listen to the original song which came out in 1964 and see how much he did with this song.

Love the visual story that comes with this beautiful song …💙🎶🎶🎶🎶

GREAT REACTION!! THAT HAPPENS WHEN A ROCK BAND DOES A COVER VERSION. BUT THIS PARTICULARLY SONG IS A MASTERPIECE!!! 🤘🏼🎶

This song has so many different meanings... When schools, especially public schools from kindergarten through high school, run out of funding, the first programs they cut ✂️ are the art's, music, theater, etc. Also, ISOLATION, DIVISION, LONELINESS, NOT COMMUNICATING, NOT STANDING UP FOR OUR RIGHTS OR EXPRESSING OURSELVES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. We no longer interact face to face with each other, but through technology, social media on our cell phones and computers. I could go on and on. 😢

This one is hauntingly beautiful ❤️ amazing reaction as always

When I heard you say he had the voice of an angel I thought are you crazy but I then realized you hadn't got to that point yet. He has a beautiful voice but his looks and the background scenes give a dark vibe. The "meaning" of the song seems to be a mystery that can have multiple takes. I think the song was written in the early 60s so in my mind the "neon god" was television people paid attention to the TV instead of having conversations with family and neighbors. In the modern age, I think the "neon god" is the cell phone. People can be sitting with each other and texting or scrolling on their phones instead of talking.

You are the first person to not talk through the SILENCE at the beginning

Always a ten out of ten every day of the year but a 12 out of 10 on the last Sounnnnnnnd in the last line really is powerful and is beautifully done. Now am a fan of all their songs and i had never heard of them untill 2022. GOD asked David the singer if he wated to dound like an angel or demon. David said yes. He is a truly wonder man, a properly trained Jewish Cantor. He js not scared to sing songs that may seem controversial or scary or even happy and angelic but each of these songs has part of his heart in it and a lot sre sung with real life experiences. Some maybe disturbing eg Inside the fire but he will give a warning befire the videos if they arenlikely to some people grief or uneasineds . It seems firnhis most disturbing song which i will watch the whole of, he has released an edited ir altered softer version for thise whi can not hand the topic of such songs. Hes been through so much in life and were lucky to still have him on earth .

Originally from the Great Simon and Garfunkel. It was written for a specific purpose and personal connection. Disturbed did a live version on Conan years ago. If you want to hear a different take on the same song there is a group called Pentatonix that did "cover" the song. Warning, PTX covers are often called Upgrades by both fans and the original song writers. Their beat boxer Kevin is a beast, playing the Cello while Beatboxing (he calls it Cello Boxing) and he keeps the tempo for the group. Each member sings a verse so you don't feel alone like one person.

Loved your reaction I saw your face and when you got the feeling was awesome. My jaw dropped at his range and how good it was compared to the original Simon & Garfunkel is mind blowing. I would love to see you do a reaction to Jinjer - Pisces (Live Session) her voice is out of this world she is going to rock your world you just got yourself a new subscriber *\o/*

There is a video on you tube of Disturbed doing this song as a tribute to 9/11. Posted by Steve it’s definitely worth watching!

Angel to righteous anger. Watch him do it live. Absolutely amazing!

Another great Disturbed song , showing off how he is able to smoothly transition between his "clean", cantor-trained voice and his metal rasp is "The Light". I think you'd like it too.

The first time I ever heard this song, it moved me to tears, and I am 72 years old. I heard Simon and Garfunkle sing it, but it was like them saying a warning about something they could see on the horizon and David singing this as a scream of anger that we DID NOT LISTEN!

I've learned that David Draiman and Disturbed address depression, addiction and suicide during every concert, performance offering support and understanding. They are one of the most popular, loved bands of our time! ❤❤❤😊

I agree with the comments saying that S&G's version was a warning. I get the feeling that this version is saying "Damn you. You've had all these years to learn and you STILL HAVEN'T GOT IT YET!" I'd like to sit at a Trump rally and play this as loud as possible. Right after Neil Diamond's "America." If you ever do a Neil Diamond song, I suggest "And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind." I still cry hearing it and my husband has been gone 26 years now.

First time I listened to it I felt like God himself was talking to me through him. David's voice is phenomenal.

I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as you watching you listening to this song, your reaction was so genuine, you were mesmerized and I couldn’t take my eyes off you ☺️

You need to listen to Pentatonix sing Sound of Silence , The Prayer , and Amazing Grace ( the chains are broken ) . Oh, and Hallelujah. They are a fantastic A Cappella group.

God is sending a very Powerful Message in this song to All of us & David is singing it from the depth of his soul...BEAUTIFUL....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This song was written in 1962 by Paul Simon. I was in USAF. Our Silence was in the Nam. This song said it all.

I love that you didn't interrupt the singing.

This songs fits today's generation. I see people everywhere and everyone is so captivated with their phones. And they don't even communicate with each other. He speaks about neon gods that they made and worshiped, hence the phones nowadays are people's gods. People stopped caring and loving each other.

Thank you for not pausing every 15 secs

It’s said that the original was a warning of things to come and this version is what happens when no one listened to the warning , Simon Heard him sing this and said that the song was now his he thought it was beautiful

I am 65 years old--this song was written by Simon and Garfunkel in 1963-64 mostly in response to the assassination of JFK --the end of the Camalot vision of a better world as produced by an advanced society --the turmoil in our society with raging poverty and the beginnings of Vietnam. It was a very dark and melancholy time --unfortunately Simon and Garfunkel did not have the power to convey that --other than the wording, While excellent musicians and writers they simply did not have the ability of David Draimen to convey the Angst and futility of the direction of our society then or now. I have watched many reactions to this song --it is distressing to see the number of people who can feel the power of the song --sense that there is a deeper message and yet cannot either decipher or refuse to decipher the message. We are failing as a society --they can feel it as could Simon and Garfunkel 60 years ago ---the words of the prophets of the are still written on the subway walls --I strongly suggest you think seriously about what those words say or don't say about the future !!!-------If only we had had David Draimen back then we might not be where we are now.

This was the greatest performance ever

You need to listen to the original. It was written as a warning about the direction society was taking and was a little softer with sadness. This version is performed with anger that we hadn't listened to the warning. David, the singer, was trained as a classical cantor. I love both versions.

I once heard someone say that the original (by Simon and Garfunkel) was a gentle warning of things to come while Disturbed's is more rage that the warning wasn't heeded. It strikes me as a completely accurate observation.

Full body chills! Amazing !!!❤❤❤

YOU (EVEREYONE), needs to see and hear this same song by the same singer as he performed it on the CONAN SHOW. IT IS EVEN BETTER - FAR BETTER. A MASTER PIECE.

I think you will also enjoy the incredible version by Pentatonix 'sound of silence' official video

You get it... this song is very deep .the more yu hear it the more yu understand

This will never not give me chills.

3:53 I agree he sounds like an angel, but not your typical angel wearing white with wings, flying around. I picture the angels of City of Angels, like Nicholas Cage’s character.

You say his voice is like an angel. I agree. An avenging angel

Interesting trivia: David Draiman, the lead singer for Disturbed, actually trained as a Jewish Cantor (prayer and hymnal leader). He also studied for his law degree. Girl, you might not know this but this song is over 50 years old, composed and originally sung by (Paul) Simon & (Art) Garfunkel, a group popular in the late 60's, early 70's. Many singers/bands have performed this song, not just Disturbed.

It is interesting watching people listen to the official video of this song. The silence at the beginning reveals a lot about the person watching it. You were very patient and waited. Others are uncomfortable - but you didn’t seem to be. Great video.

Be sure to watch their live performance on Conan. NOTE: that David Draiman was really sick for the Conan live performance and I heard he was not pleased with his performance, being the perfectionist that he is I can understand why he felt that way. However, the production as a whole performancewas amazing and his was EXCEPTIONAL! I loved it. So POWERFUL and EMOTIONAL! - Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 | CONAN on TBS Team Coco

This was produced in 2015. Think they knew what was coming? Spread the werd!

Someone said that he is classically trained and in Cantor, though I'm not sure just what that is yet!

Totally awesome, brilliant and beautiful song! This cover version exceeds the original in a masterful way.

Listen to the words. Think of how we are using our phones more and more to communicate. Texting more without talking. Writing words that voices never share. Texting I love you without it being heard. The silence grows in us.

He was an angel in the beginning mourning the silence through technology that we have built around ourselves. He ended with that same angel filled with a Righteous Wrath that the warnings were not heard.

Angels do get very angry with evil,, This was song was written in the 1960s by Simon and Garfunkel a warning about the way the world was going A much softer version This version shows first the sadness about our worlds destruction and now today after the warnings great anger .. I believe the boat is crossing the river Styx at the end the mythical river of death,

The message is stop fighting arguing stealing Killing the signs of prophecy are staring you right into extinction

This song is sooo deep, song of the Ages....

He sounds like a passed off angel.

The first stanza Simon refers to darkness as being his "old friend" that he came to talk with because he was awoken in the middle of the night, of a nightmare that still lingers in his head, that gives his a considerable amount of distress. So bad that the awful visions were still flashing before his eyes as he is awake. Second stanza begins setting the scene in which the dream took place: at night, him walking along the cobblestone road where he stops below the light of a streetlight. The cold chill runs up his back, so he lifts his collar to the "cold and damp." Just then, a blight neon sign lit up, showing that he, in fact, was not alone. But there were "ten thousand maybe more" all gathered in the cold night. The people who are talking, not speaking, are politicians, who are using false words to sway the population to vote for them, never revealing true intentions. The people therefore are hearing are not listening. They are taking these words that are spoken to them in plain value, not examining or putting into depth anything that is said. Because of this, as referred to later, these politicians have formed a government that the people in fact voted for and supported until it began to act as a dictatorship. This seems that Simon is making an inditement to a large government that has taken away the freedoms of its people. A future for America it seemed with the rise of government in world affairs as in entered Vietnam. This "future America" has given Americans everything, and has the power the take it all away, hence the people "bow and pray to the neon god they made." The Silence that is referred to is the silence of the people, afraid to say anything against the government for fear of death or worse. Simon, or whoever has had this dream, tries to bring people to speak out. Saying "Fools, you do not know, Silence like a cancer grows" that as more are afraid to speak, the more control the government takes and the less anyone will stand up to the new government. As all hope is about to be given up, someone steps up and says to the crowd that the future they will hold has been written on the walls of subways and tenement halls. This is because this form of protest can be done anonymously, therefore no one can get in trouble for it. This begins the whispering in the silence of the people, and starts the beginning of a revolt.

The original is by Simon and Garfunkel. Still very emotional but not as deep . Their voices and harmonies are angelic ,probably worth a reaction or at least a listen . The original is one of my favourites, i like this as well but it's deep . Thank you !

Their rendition of the song is about how Real Music is becoming endangered, no matter what genre.

The original by Simon & Garfunkel was lighter version. Their version was the warning and this version the warning not heeded. Simon said he liked this version.

You need to watch Disturbed's Video of their song, ( Hold on to Memories ). The man's Voice is Fire, and so is the song !!!🔥🔥

Another great one by Disturbed is Hold On To Memories. It has a beautiful message!!!

If you get a chance you should check out the live version of this song. And when you watch it keep in mind that the lead singer was sick the day of that performance. This guys voice is underrated. He is amazing. I have a request. Check out Five Finger Death Punch and the video for Wrong Side of Heaven

Wow what a amazing song beautiful voice keep up the great reaction 🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙

You most definitely have to watch the live version and react to it. They did it on the Conan O'Brien show. Many people say they enjoy the live version over the recorded/video version. You'll love it.

I don’t know how you popped up on my list but glad it did! I love your hair, and in case nobody has told you recently you have beautiful eyes! No I am not gay or a weirdo, just a mum who watches KZfaq to distract from the pain from my back! Also from Australia.

The original song by Simon and Garfunkel was a warning that we are moving apart & not communicating with each other, while Disturbed's version expresses the anger that we didn't listen & have become more involved with our cell phones than the person sitting beside us with the video showing hope that music can help us all come back together if we take the time to listen & share.

My 1st time hearing this song was from the movie trolls haha ... journey is another good band to listen to " open arms"

The original (Simon & Garfunkel) version was the warning. *THIS* was the angered response to the fact that nobody HEEDED the warning. An excellent version that does FULL JUSTICE to the original!!

The original song is from 1964... This is the best cover ever.

Sang as if he was truly pleading for humanity to wake up.

As has already been said, the original is by Simon & Garfunkel, which is different, but equally as good (in my opinion anyway). Simon & Garfunkel did many other fantastic songs, such as The Boxer and Bridge Over Troubled Water, well worth a listen.

This is a cover of Simon and Garfunkel. The songs about 60 years old and yet the original version and the cover version have two separate meanings and not a word was changed.

Disturbed are so SO good at covers. This, "Land of Confusion", Still havent found what I'm looking for, Shout. All incredible stuff

Great song. Great Cover. He is amazing singer. His performance on Conan was epic. To enjoy another angel and demon singer react to Jinjer "Pisces".

I hear ya! This version is deep on so many levels..

this was written in the 70s and when you think about the lyrics everything has come true the neon gods are mobile phones no one talks people hear what they want to hear and not what the other persons saying and there are people offering the truth and help but it's drowned out by the silence

I tear up every damn time😂💓