Opera Singer Reaction (& Analysis) - DISTURBED | "The Sound Of Silence" (Live on CONAN)

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1:27 - Reaction & Analysis
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@sylviastaten3170 6 ай бұрын

Even those of us that grew up with the Simon and Garfunkle version are moved by this version. I cry whenever I hear this

@johndandrea8034 11 ай бұрын

Indeed...He had the flue when he performed this. The original music video of the cover is still one of the most moving pieces ever. David D is a amazing human. His compassion and support for mental health is like none other.

@HerriCaine 11 ай бұрын

* Flu -It's short for the name "Influenza". * A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors.

@johndandrea8034 11 ай бұрын

@HerriCaine Thank you for the correction Karen.

@WhyIneedGoogleHandle 11 ай бұрын

@@johndandrea8034Petty are we. Be thankful for the correction you might have embarrassed yourself elsewhere.

@danieldaponte1819 11 ай бұрын

@johnandrea8034 no need to get defensive and call names. Be appreciative that he respectfully educated you. Or tried to.

@susanfeil7729 11 ай бұрын

@@danieldaponte1819This isn’t the place to correct someone. I’m saying this as a language teacher. What you are doing is showing your superior language/spelling skills. We all knew what he meant.

@jennawhite5466 10 ай бұрын

In an interview, he said this song was the hardest thing he had ever performed vocally due to the high tenor cleans. Amazing even while ill.

@manuellubian5709 9 ай бұрын

What is a high tenor cleans?

@Katylou1230 9 ай бұрын

Doing the high notes without his usual distortion so it's "clean" it isn't distorted in any way

@ishrendon6435 8 ай бұрын

He can sing high tenor cleans

@chaptereight2639 11 ай бұрын

In an interview on The Charismatic Voice he said that during this performance he actually had a lesion on his vocal chord that he was working around, which he had surgery for a couple of years ago.

@dubsgarcia 11 ай бұрын

I just saw Disturbed this weekend and David performed this song. He absolutely exceeded my expectations not only with this song, but the entire concert! Such an amazing vocalist! If anyone ever has the opportunity to see them live, I would recommend without reservation!

@Katylou1230 9 ай бұрын

Total bucket list for me, but catching him in Houston when I have the money is almost impossible

@forshizzlemywizzle 5 ай бұрын

I’m seeing them at Knotfest in Sydney in 2 months and I am LEVITATING with excitement

@Katness07 28 күн бұрын

Better yet, they are one of the few bands that always perform live, never anything but their instruments, including his voice. That's amazing.

@Lantanana 11 ай бұрын

I was teen when Simon & Garfunkel came out, & their style is completely different. When I heard this one (a year ago) it also blew me away and I also like it more than the Simon & Garfunkel version. It is a very touching delivery!

@debbieholoquist2059 11 ай бұрын

Same here. I loved the Simon & Garfunkel version. And still do, but I like this one better because he brings so much passion to the song.

@solsroles 9 ай бұрын

Old head here, absolutely agree.@@debbieholoquist2059

@federicobain 6 ай бұрын

The impressive fact is that he didn't have the flue. He admitted in an interview that he had a bleeding lesion on his vocal cords. Mindblowing.

@jeffreyjameson5510 10 ай бұрын

David’s voice obviously is what makes this song. But can we give it up for the timpani player. This song would be completely different without it. Such a powerful compliment to David’s vocals

@ko6zap1 7 ай бұрын

Especially considering he only has two drums and has to constantly tune them on the fly.

@RyTrapp0 6 ай бұрын

And how about David singing with the mallets pounding away RIGHT over his shoulder lol

@nessienessie8798 8 ай бұрын

He’s a classically trained Cantor by his Jewish Cantor grandfather- best Cantor ever ❤ Also how do you put a vibrato on a distortion ? He’s phenomenal ❤

@kajsa78kajsa 11 ай бұрын

Davids cover of this song gives me goosebumps every time. Magnificent. Great analysis as always Peter.

@monkeydav1 3 ай бұрын

I’m an older (57) patent attorney that loves music. I describe for a living. When I saw your picture with the ball cap and tank, I was expecting a reaction along the lines of “Dude, sick!” Instead I learned more about singing than I ever thought possible. Kudos to you. Liked and subscribed.

@joycepalm9190 9 ай бұрын

Your comment about leaning on character when not up to par was spot on, and has produced some of the best performances. Freddie Mercury's famous LiveAid performance was not advised by his doctor (throat infection; do not sing). LOL "The Show Must Go On".

@Blackard84 10 ай бұрын

It's crazy that his "Flu voice" is better than I've ever dreamt of singing... as a vocalist myself, he just blows me away.

@juneoconnor4503 11 ай бұрын

My favourite comment about this is that Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning and this is the rage that we didn’t listen.

@sunnishine100 11 ай бұрын

What a coincidence! I just saw them in concert last night and of course he sung this. It was a great concert.

@sandyhausrath 11 ай бұрын

hey I was there too 😁 fantastic show!!

@BetsySchiller-sj2sm 11 ай бұрын

I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and this blows them out of the water. It's my favorite version ever. The video is fabulous and i cry every time i see it. Very moving

@susanfeil7729 11 ай бұрын

Same here. I was a teen when Simon and Garfunkel did it and I loved it, but as soon as I heard this one by Disturbed, I was blown away.

@chrisklema9992 11 ай бұрын

I've heard performers talk about "stage health" before. Where beforehand and after, you are all but dead, but when its time to take the stage, you somehow muster the ability to nail the performance.

@dklokis 9 ай бұрын

I went to their concert, (I am in my fifties,) I took my daughter, she wasn't familiar with them. When this song first came out, I had to find out who the band was. When I found out it who it was, I took my daughter, Breaking Ben, she loves so I surprised her with the tickets! SHE LOVED THEM, I think more than Breaking Ben. All I can say is, DISTURBED IS AMAZING!!!! They are one of my FAVORITE bands!!!!

@nereol9165 11 ай бұрын

No matter how often I listen to this song I get goosebumps every single time

@vCoralSandsv 11 ай бұрын

Same... doesn't matter how many times. Its just musical deliciousness! So many goosebumps!

@suemoore6445 10 ай бұрын

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, Disturbed does not use autotune, ever! Draiman was really upset when he found out his performance on Conan had been autotuned! I guess the producers of the show use it for all live performances. The band had no clue ahead of time. Still love the original video more!

@MarcusH 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'd heard he was quite angry about it being there, at all. And yet? I only heard it a couple of times, and only used barely. I'm not sure if his performance would have been as solid without it honestly. But as Peter pointed out, it's just stunning to hear the amount of control over his sound in this for him having a triple digit fever.

@GryLi 11 ай бұрын

Davids voice is so beautiful. wild to be this good while sick

@christinadowdican3268 11 ай бұрын

Love, Love, Love Disturbed's version of this sick or not. Love your analysis/reactions. Thanks Peter ❤😊

@dottieshields5918 11 ай бұрын

This was a fantastic performance by this metal artist. I think he trained as a Cantor. It is so complex. It sounds so different from the fast, folk style song sung by Simon and Garfunkel in 1964, and different from the Pentatonix version. You, as a professionally trained opera singer, hear very differently than I do, and have the language to describe it. Very educational. Thanks. This viewing on Conan has 139 million views. I think I have watched it 10 times.

@user-id9ci1qg3s 6 ай бұрын

Most amazing voice, sick or not, powerful, great vocals!

@ruthiewohlforth5464 10 ай бұрын

David Draiman ...amazing vocals! I really don't know anyone that could sing that well "live" and "sick"! The man can sing... man, he can even put vibrato on distortion! ....which is incredibly difficult to do. Only know a very few that can do that... and they don't do it as well or as frequently. Well done DD!

@sue9197 9 ай бұрын

His Voicals are amazing but there are actually other singers that have passed and some that had not. They have amazing Voicals and sang sick.

@nessienessie8798 8 ай бұрын

How do you actually put vibrato on distortion????? He’s phenomenal ❤

@corrina1003 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the walk through of this song! David's voice serves the delivery of each section beautifully. This is truly my favorite version.

@Ash00999 6 ай бұрын

I have seen hundreds of reactions to this. Yours is my fav so far. You are articulate, calm, clear and interesting to listen too. I know nothing about singing, vocal technique etc (not that interested really), but your video was a joy to listen too. Subbed.

@catsarefatt 9 ай бұрын

I have listened to many, many different trainers.... but you.... we're the best to listen to. Your just so perfect with you words and what is happening. Thank you

@heatherg3162 11 ай бұрын

David is an absolutely phenomenal performer and human being. All of Disturbed is! I was lucky enough to see them in concert about a month ago, and it was an experience I'll never forget. If you ever get the chance to go to see them live, please do, it will be something you've never experienced before. My one gripe for this performance is that they autotuned him a few times. It's barely noticeable, but I can hear it on a couple of transitions. Even sick as he was, he didn't need the help. He sounded amazing. At any rate, thank you for the excellent analysis and video, Peter! Hugs and love from California!

@sharonclark4002 10 ай бұрын

I read a few times from people that he wasn’t happy that they added auto tune, he didn’t ask for it but they did it anyway he was fuming.

@Katylou1230 9 ай бұрын

@@sharonclark4002 I don't blame him, he has been doing this for decades without auto tune I'd be fuming too

@zaccogar3008 11 ай бұрын

I usually skip through all the chat and talking just to see people's facial reactions, just to see the joy and surprise. I just listened through all 31 minutes. Thank you for this reaction. Thank you for your knowledge. God speed sir.

@didgemonkey 11 ай бұрын

Best cover of anything... EVER!! :D

@tarisedai9573 11 ай бұрын

When he says at the start we might not get the best performance because he was sick 🤣🤣🤣 oh my sweet Summer child

@juliechurley2716 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@pixie3760 4 ай бұрын

I grew up with the Simon and Garfunkel version, but David's powerful performance has me loving both.

@antivanti 11 ай бұрын

Speaking of singing with choreography. Pink might just be the goat when it comes to that stuff

@garryandjanepannell8594 11 ай бұрын

I've loved this song since I first heard Simon and Garfunkel's dreamlike despair of reaching people. The Disturbed version reminds me of frustrated anger that people are blocked from hearing. Both are favorites of mine for different reasons.

@panik6131 11 ай бұрын

Another amazing and full of vocal knowledge video! Thank you so much brother! This is a banger of a song for a non studio version performance and given the circumstances, this was literally phenomenal beyond belief! Thank you once again! I'm gonna be waiting for your next one! Hopefully after Czechia TBG stuff!!! Ayyy!!

@eriklind8489 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Peter for a wonderful analysis. My ears opened up to a few more things. When I first saw this, I was impressed at how much it sounded like the studio version.....then I learned that he was sick during this, and I had even more respect for him....My respect and admiration for him grew even more after watching his interview with Elizabeth. He is such a wonderful person, and great entertainer.

@vanessadolby574 10 ай бұрын

He is classically trained and started singing as a young boy in synagogue as a cantor.

@justinrosvall7436 11 ай бұрын

David really got "Down with the Sickness" lol

@dnoordink 10 ай бұрын

I've watched most of the reactions to this, and I think yours is the most detailed breakdown of what he's doing with his voice. Great reaction!

@ryandelongchamp 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite live performances ever. Love your channel. Your Jinjer, Pisces reaction video was awesome. This is the second video I have seen. Already a notified subscriber.

@nickcastor3320 10 ай бұрын

Ur voice is incredible! I could listen to u talk all day!

@rachealclark3327 Ай бұрын

I wanted to major in voice so badly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me but I LOVE LOVE LOVE listening and learning from vocal coaches. The intricate decisions made in the music...how to execute....it is fascinating and such an art. Very difficult. I have probably listened to 100 reactions of this song by Disturbed and every person says the same thing in one way or another. It is magnificent. Just magic

@StephanieLangley-to6ph Ай бұрын

This is the all time Best Cover ever... I've heard it many many times and it grabs me every time... I feel it from my head to toe every time!!!

@StephanieLangley-to6ph Ай бұрын

Phenomenal Voice!!! The video is perfection😳

@carolburnett190 11 ай бұрын

You may already be aware that David was trained to be a cantor so his mid to low range is pretty developed. Thanks, Peter!

@theprips 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter! I’d love to see you react to Australia’s legendary Voice, John Farnham (Elisabeth has also looked at a couple of his songs and swooned 😜). Always do his live versions, never his recorded performances, and if you want a hot tip, start with his performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - notably his cover of the Beatles “Help” and “You’re the Voice”. If you enjoy his stuff, he’s known as the man who can sing anything, and even dabbles with opera ‘just for fun’ sometimes and freakin’ nails it! And no matter how much he moves, he hits nearly every note with perfection. See what you make of him 🙂

@justinludeman8424 10 ай бұрын

Yasss - great call. Did you catch his recent statement post regarding his positive response to mouth surgery? 🖖🏼🇦🇺

@larryclark4297 9 ай бұрын

The band decided to do a stripped-down version and when Paul Simon heard this version it's the best cover he's ever heard of this song and he was going to put it down on his playlist on he was amazed

@ethanslawncare6798 11 ай бұрын

This is my first time I’ve been introduced to him and he definitely is an awesome singer. I’m big into vibrato and he has a beautiful vibrato here. I’m really enjoying the videos you make especially your reactions and actually putting names to the techniques used by singers and why they do them.

@barbmoody4892 4 ай бұрын

David was running a fever of 102 when he performed this….and yet he delivers.

@mariachaful 9 ай бұрын

Actually I watched an interview he gave, and what he had is a growth on his vocal chords during this performance. He had it operated on after this, and couldn't talk for 3 months. He said nothing about being sick.

@violet04nunya98 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen anything from you before and I have to say that I’m in love with not just your beautiful voice, but your educated and experienced knowledge of your art. I’m a fan now.

@helenafarkas4534 10 ай бұрын

I read somewhere that when he was younger he started training to be a cantor. while he didn't end up going in that direction, he retained the rock-solid vocal foundations and has used them to excellent effect

@arioikarinen 5 ай бұрын

This is an important song for me because I fell into the world of reactions and vocal analysis with it. Then some training and gaining confidence in my singing, and eventually joining a choir singing bass almost 3 years now (at age of 50+). Keep up the good work, I also follow The Bass Gang of course! 💪🎶

@toniallen1130 9 ай бұрын

I’ve watched and listened to this performance a number of times, but I especially enjoyed you digging in and dissecting David’s singing, as a professional

@janw491 7 ай бұрын

Just listen to the official video. The visuals are amazing

@MommaOsoIrish67 20 күн бұрын

I love that you mentioned Elizabeth! I absolutely love watching her react to new music! And her friendship with Will Ramos is so heartwarming. Im actually about to watch the new footage of Will's medical/scientific vocal explorations! And if you haven't seen it, you should watch Will react to one of Elizabeth's opera performances. It's great!

@johnlaseter2453 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Peter. I enjoy your technical breakdowns. I'm looking forward to you and Elizabeth discussing music and singing. 👍💯👏👏👏👏👏

@MommaOsoIrish67 20 күн бұрын

I think this performance was ecen more impactful than the video. The video version was absolutely stunning...his voice, the visuals, the feelings conveyed...all of it. But this? This somehow was even more emotional. What a testament to his talent that he gave this performance with a dangerously high fever.

@joeimbesi99 8 күн бұрын

He sang this with a temp of 102° was almost about to cancel. David trained as a Cantor, holds 3 degrees and decided being Jewish in a troubled world to get his messages across .In the vid a boat full of musicians come TOGETHER with the writers to END the silence.What hope there is.

@royreynolds108 7 ай бұрын

I have watched many reaction videos of the studio and Conan live versions. The Conan Show performance was nominated for a Grammy, the backstage people came out to see what was going on, and the audience commented that he was given a 10-minute standing ovation.

@donnasumrall9968 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I love the original video of this. Very powerful. In a way I have not heard “Sound of Silence” performed before.

@coffeeandtatuaje 11 ай бұрын

Heard this live recently when they came to Charlotte. I got goosebumps. Was just magic

@lukedagnall5191 11 ай бұрын

of course him being sick didn't affect him, he's down with the sickness!

@Frampo46 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed listening to your professional break down of this song.

@racing2cat 11 ай бұрын

I get chills every single time he gets to that gritty neon-god verse! Great reaction Peter. :-)❤

@kathleenlacher3964 10 ай бұрын

I love your speaking voice, Mr. Barber.

@2FallInLoveWithLife 11 ай бұрын

I'm super excited to see/hear your interview with Elizabeth!

@angelamason9840 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! My personal favorite version of this song is the hound + the fox with Adam Chance. The Zambler’s songs and videos are always brilliant!

@Katness07 28 күн бұрын

The S&G original version was like a "warning of what may come", Disturbed's version is more of a "this has happened and we need to be alarmed" David has bad acid reflux, so he doesn't drink, smoke and he has a strict diet and times when he can and cannot eat.

@MommaOsoIrish67 20 күн бұрын

I think David's training as a Jewish cantor really gave him access to such a wide vocal range and versatility. Beautiful talent!

@martchristy9981 11 ай бұрын

Excellent analysis of an unusual version of a well known song. I followed what you were saying and couldn't agree more with your comments. Well done, sir and keep up the good work.

@Ragamuffin89 11 ай бұрын

He absolutely smashed this performance, considering he had the flu at the time! I love Disturbed and saw this song performed live at Wembley. The atmosphere was incredible!

@GwendolynBiggar-zp7yb Ай бұрын

Wonderful and informative!! By the way, I saw you perform at Arizona Opera in the Barber of Seville and Don Giovanni, you were awesome 👏

@lindseygirl1982 10 ай бұрын

I am a classically trained vocalist myself and I love David Draiman! I love all kinds of music and he is amazing!

@Bubbleslynn 2 ай бұрын

May 2024 still listening to this song and Heart singing Stairway to Heaven all the time.

@LuesterLux 10 ай бұрын

I thought of the "down with the sickness" joke at the exact same time. So it made me laugh really hard when you said it. 😂

@sharonleath1232 11 ай бұрын

My absolute favorite cover. Brilliant!

@Paula-sw2tt 9 ай бұрын

Listened to an interview he gave, he was really sick. Yet most of the people in the audience probably didn't have a clue. He is an incredible artist and performer.

@SM_KTF 4 ай бұрын

ive seen a concert clip of this he smashes that out of the park too

@decemberwind69 10 ай бұрын

When he sings this at his shows its amazing. Disturbed is fantastic live . I just seen them a few weeks ago . I have seen him a few times always a great show .

@d.d.6045 11 ай бұрын

wow Peter what a beautiful voice you have! So nice to listen to you!

@peggysundin8471 2 ай бұрын

It is amazing that he can do this good of job while he is sick. Gave me the chills.

@THETRUTHISINTHEBACKROUND-ir4zb 7 ай бұрын

dude , i love the way Elizabeth reacts to sonng . it's so real , seems so exciting to her. its hard to put it in words . like almost giddyif that sounds right.

@GainesMediaInc 11 ай бұрын

This absolutely elevated David to Rock Divinity Status...and one of the few covers that is unQUESTIONably superior to the original.👌💯💪

@jeffward1106 5 ай бұрын

The algorithm has brought me back to your channel 4x in three days; I'm going to subscribe 😀

@chrisbeleski5913 5 ай бұрын

Please react to Chris Cornell at some point, preferably either "Nothing Compares 2 U" or "Fell on Black Days". They are part of a radio broadcast and done with an acoustic setup. Would love to see your take on one of the best vocalists of his generation.

@ronnieradkefaneurope 11 ай бұрын

He's voice give me goosebumps

@tlnr2f 10 ай бұрын

I think you nailed it on why many like this version more than the original. For me it is absolutely the structure/arrangement and the way it builds and climaxes. The use of orchestral instruments also makes it feel more emotional IMO. But they definitely utilized stellar writing give it a poignancy that the original lacks.

@MuriKakari 9 ай бұрын

I've had this argument with friends several times and another factor is the emotional tone of the song. My sorrow is rage, so of course I'm more tied in to this version. Others are more melancholy and Simon and Garfunkel resonates more. For consolation, Pentatonix, and so on.

@ruthhibbett595 2 ай бұрын

I hear the things your talking about but I was married to a musician and I was their critic and my daughter has been in chorus in school all the way through school and has a degree in musical theatre. And my mother spent her career as a speech therapist. So I think I have a little advantage and I just so happen to hear things others may miss. I like your channel. I’m here for the first time. So hi.

@user-qd2tq8yi8o 11 ай бұрын

i love this song because of the lyrics . but its my first time hearing this song in a very low notes. Very soothing to the ear.

@ejburke8271 9 ай бұрын

My best explanation is that Disturbed's version speaks to the modern culture, whereas Simon & Garfunkel spoke to their generation.

@cathleenjungreis5513 11 ай бұрын

For those of us who did grow up with the original, many love this version better.

@tjw1972 10 ай бұрын

First of all, I just want to reach out and give David a big ol' hug for powering through this song while being under the weather. He's definitely a true artist to be able to do that. I love this version of The Sound of Silence. I was a teenager when Simon & Garfunkle released it and I really liked it then, but this one brings such power to the tune and lyrics that it touches my soul more. I've read in the comments on Dan Vasc's cover of this song that S&G's more ballad-type version was sending the warning of things that could come, but this powerful version is declaring that those warnings are here, and we are in it. I liked that reflection on the song. Either way, both versions speak to me, and I like them both. And the orchestral music in this is epic! I enjoyed your analysis throughout the song. It's amazing what can be learned. Thank you. ♥

@daven4297 5 ай бұрын

Your natural voice is really good. So deep and low. Wow! Amazing :)

@larryclark4297 9 ай бұрын

David and Myles Kennedy get a cover of The sound of silence when they were in Houston Texas live I can't remember the date it's hell when you're getting old😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jleffel09 11 ай бұрын

I subscribe to both you and the charismatic voice. I can't wait for that video with both you. That should be a great video!

@abeldiaz3877 11 ай бұрын

I friggin love this performance, flu and all. Great analysis as usual.

@MiladyMacabre 11 ай бұрын

Love the contrasts between the original, the Disturbed version, your version, and Geoff's version.

@brettlyons7809 11 ай бұрын

Love it! I think you would also enjoy the band Iron Maiden. Bruce Dickinson is one of the best metal vocalist ever. Hallowed Be Thy Name would be a great song to check out.

@kingstonart 8 ай бұрын

An especially good suggestion considering how Bruce sings while running and jumping all over the place. "Vocal stability" with a twist.