I don't think anyone here will complain if you do more Simon & Garfunkel.

They were a once-of-a-generation duo. They would have been classified as folk music. This was in the 1960s. The original is a warning, Disturbed's version is anger that the warning wasn't heeded. There are many songs to choose from, Bridge Over Troubled Water The Rock The Boxer Mrs. Robinson Homeward Bound Celia And much more.

NO ONE BEATS THE ORIGINAL. The angelic voice of Artie is incomparable and the harmony of the duo is incredible.

It's been said that the original was a plea for change while the cover is a release of anger due to inaction.

You need to listen to them sing Bridge Over Troubled Water. Big Big Hit by them. Garfunkel’s voice is the high one Beautiful Voice

This whole album is worth listening to youll be surprised how many good songs on the same album

This is original.I don't know what Disturbed thought he was doing.

Listen to the words. This song, like many folk songs, was a warning and wake up call to society and due to the calming music, people were more open to hearing the message. Remember this is the original writers and performers of the song so this is how they wanted to convey the message.

Art Garfunkel has a beautiful, angelic singing voice that really shines in their other music, and Paul Simon's lyrics and music are outstanding. Together, their sound was magical. They're both still alive and performing separately, but they no longer perform together as a group. If I had to pick one to go see, though, it would be Art Garfunkel, because of that beautiful voice. Paul Simon would be the one who I think you feel like he's talking the lyrics more than singing them. Art Garfunkel's voice is the higher pitched one. Their music is SO good, though, and you really can't go wrong with Simon and Garfunkel, whichever song you choose.

I have always felt like Art Garfunkel's voice takes flight and flies over the words. Its so absolutely amazingly beautiful

If you want to hear Paul Simon clearly, listen to "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover." If you want to hear Art Garfunkle clearly, listen to "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Sound of Silence is my favorite Simon & Garfunkle's favorite song! Thank you for reacting to it! ✌️🎶

Paul Simon recorded an album with an African vocal group called 'Ladysmith Black Mombazo, featuring songs like 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,' and a song accompanied by a a Brazilian drum band titled 'Obvious Child.' If you have time, I hope you get the chance to listen to both of them.

These 2 were sent from heaven, for their individual talents

It's amazing that two different versions of the same song can relate different vibes..🥰

Yes, disturbed's rendition was darker almost sinister feeling. Kind of like S&G was warning us, and Disturbed was telling us too late, ya'll didn't listen! Yes, I read some else suggest, you need to listen to Bridge Over Troubled Water! I feel it's their greatest!

They are masters of meaningful songs. Garfunkel is a German-Jewish name. Paul Simon is a genius lyricist and musician. You must watch Simon's Graceland Tour of Africa in the times just as Apartheid was happening and he used African musicians and he was slammed to hell and back. You're young yet and have so much ahead to experience musically. I was in one of the opening acts when they performed in Coconut Grove in 1968. So I got to meet them, it's something I'll never forget

Art Garfunkel has the cocoa butter voice. Both have good voices that really compliment each other.

They did a live version of this song at The Concert in Central Park (1981) where it didn't have any percussion just 2 voices and a guitar which is more haunting than this single version from the 60s.

I love that you look up artists you don't know and try to put some context into your listening experience. A lot of times people experience music through the filter of the times and the personalities of the musicians and some artists are hard to grasp with just one song and I find that a lot of the time the more you understand the artists perspective the more you can appreciate what they make. Also the dark sound of the Disturbed version definitely takes it's cue from this song, the instrumentation here is more jaunty but the vocal melody has a dark undertone that I find equally haunting, just not as agressive.

There is a song called Bright Eyes by Garfunkel, by himself. It is haunting and beautiful. Theme song to an adult animated movie. That made me respect Art Garfunkel. Angelic. Also, the movie, Watership Down is unforgettable. Very much worth viewing. Great movie, novel and theme song.

Art Garfunkel has the singing voice of an angel. Watch Simon and Garfunkel’s Central Park concert.

This version (the original) was, in 1966, a breakthrough. The subject of the song - lack of communication - had never been addressed in popular music. They were a folk duo - acoustic guitars - and for them to be backed by electric guitars and drums was controversial. Bob Dylan was booed for doing this. The Disturbed version was 30 years later.

really nice reaction, i love how you’re open minded and do your research, it’s refreshing to see! this is one of the most profound songs ever written and the original for me will always be the best version. as many others suggest, please listen to Bridge Over Troubled Water, to me it’s the greatest song ever written and really comforted me during a dark time - paul simon is a lyrical genius :)

#1 fav, Simon and Garfunkel. #2 Pentatonix. #3 Disturbed. Listen to Pentatonix sing this. Will be your 3rd vibe to 1 song.

Simon and Garfunkel have a long list of amazing songs over just a few years. Their first album came out in 1964 and they broke up in 1970. Paul Simon went on to an incredible solo career. He won Grammies for Album of the Year twice as a solo artist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and with Simon and Garfunkel. He made Time magazine’s list of 100 People Who Shaped the World and Rolling Stone listed him and number 8 in the Top 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. He’s also a really funny guy. He’s been on SNL 14 times, both as a musical guest and as a host. You should definitely add his solo work to your list of songs to react to. For starters: Graceland Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes Kodachrome Still Crazy After All These Years 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover Slip Slidin’ Away Loves Me Like a Rock Hearts and Bones

I always thought that it sounded profoundly sad, while not scary, or depressing either. It's melancholy but not cheery. They're poets.

Both are in their 80's now and both had successful solo careers after they broke up. Garfunkel was also in several movies. Maybe that's why he looked familiar to you. I had this album and listened to it so many times. I saw them in concert and they were fantastic.

Most successful duo of all time.

I LOVE Simon and Garfunkel..... !!!! DISTURBED.. Made it AWESOME!! I love both of them… Well done!

Garfunkel voice is like diamonds in your ears.

U just learning about the generation of the best music ever made. Just touching the surface. You will love the trip. Best to you in the experience.

Art Garfunkel is the tall blonde. He is a high pitched tenor. Paul Simon is the major songwriter and has a lower voce. Since I am in my late 60's I was a teenager when they began to be popular. My uncle had come home from Vietnam and bought me this album. I spent hours listening to it.

It was1960 something and I was at home in the upper part of the house my dad remolded for us kids, my bed was next to the window tip out…summer night hang out the window and listen to my transistor radio playing this song….,,please play more !

The Disturbed version was used in a Blacklist episode with great effect. S&G's last LP was 1970, but the worked together on occasion until a final break up. I was around in the 1960s to hear from release, magic time.

Hip Hop head here…. The Boxer ~ Simon and Garfunkel is my favorite song across all genres.

Please listen to the studio version of Bridge Over Troubled Water. 1970 Grammy winners Record, Song, Album of the Year and Best pop vocal performance.

I've seen some say S&G's is like a warning, but with hope. Disturbed's is an angry condemnation, for not heeding the warning. Yes, Garfunkel's voice is the high one. The "voice of an angel." To hear him virtually alone, try Bridge Over Troubled Water (studio version, for best sound). Simon is the genius songwriter behind this and many, many more songs. Simon had/has a successful solo career after S&G broke up.

"How is it that I never heard of them?" I mentioned them when you asked for the names of other duos in a Righteous Brothers video. 😉. I love this original so much that I haven't listened to the Disturbed version. Listen to the older versions of S&G songs. While still excellent, Art Garfunkel's voice was perfection when he was younger.

I always thought the original was sad but hopeful and the cover was angry and demanding change. The two Simon and Garfunkle songs beside this one that are favorites of mine are Bridge over Troubled Water and El Condor Pasa.

I enjoy your genuineness in the ways that you express your reactions to the music. Well done! As far as Simon and Garfunkel are concerned I think of Bridge Over Troubled Water as their signature classic. Maybe you could listen to that one next...

Simon is the lower voice and Garfunkel the higher register. You get to hear more of Garfunkel in “Bridge Over Troubled Water “. Please be sure to get the studio version….The orchestration will give you chills!

I met them shopping in the late 60s and they invited my friend and I to go get some coffee. Great guys!

The singing, singing, higher angelic voice is Art Garfunkle. You need to hear Bridge over Troubled Water next!

Paul had a dream about the future and wrote this song .. I think it was a warning for what is going on today.

As a teenager I used to listen to my mom’s records. I first hear this song like 36 years ago.

Art Garfunkel once said in an interview that he had a friend who was losing his sight (going blind ) and he nicknamed him darkness... they remained friends for a long time... so when you hear the intro "Hello Darkness my old friend", you understand to the meaning of this line...

Years later Simon spent quite a bit of time in Africa working with African singers and musicians. Very interesting, beautiful music.

I think you did a great job of describing the difference between the original S&G song and the Disturbed cover, with the same lyrics. The original was like a friendly warning and the Disturbed version was a 60 year later warning to "wake the hell up and pay attention" repeat of the original message.

You should react to the live version at the concert in Central Park New York City in front of over a half million people also react to Bridge Over Troubled Waters from the same concert Art Garfunkel does a solo

Simon & Garfunkle played during a time of inner angst during the 1960s when the country was arguing about war and gender and race issues and fear of nuclear war as this abstract concept. They captured the loneliness of the soul of that culture when parents had started getting divorced and soldiers were coming home injured. Their first album was called Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M and if you have ever had thoughts that keep you awake at night, this song captures that. If you compare the culture Disturbed is growing up in, it is a serial killer and missing children and school shootings and it is in so many ways a darker culture. Their song reflects that.

These are some of the most beautiful harmonies ever recorded. This is musical heaven 🌺✌️

Very famous duo! Everything they sing is incredible. Garfunkel is a Jewish sir-name

The Disturbed version is disturbing! Simon and Garfunkel had it going on and this song is wonderful! GREAT reaction!

Paul Simon is the talking like one, and he’s a consummate musician and delightful songwriter. Maybe you would like his solo album (after he and Art broke up) “Graceland” and to watch the video of him playing that live at Hyde Park. After that, go to “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” same concert.

Simon, when given the opportunity to listen to listen to Disturbed's version, commented that he would have loved to have been able to perform the song as Disturbed did. That the emotion Disturbed's version evoked was how he imagined it. But artists couldn't even think about getting away with that type of performance in the 60's.

I would describe Garfunkel’s voice as being mellifluous, like flowing honey.

Once you go down the rabbit holes you are entering you will know all you never knew-music is the great connection we all have.

Put simply, it's just a case of a vocal duo whose voices blend very well together in a special way

Scarborough Fair....you can hear the different singers voice in this one.

Art's voice is like cocoa butter. I've never heard the comparison before, but I'm going to have to agree with you wholeheartedly, sir 😂

When they first came out we thought they were a new department store. Abraham and Strauss, Simon and Garfunkel...

Simon and Garfunkel's songs/music figures prominently in the hit movie "The Graduate," starring Dustin Hoffman (among other notable stars). Watch it whenever you can.

Art went to College with a bl;ind man and helped him get through, and when he would greet, him he would say "hello darkness my old friend". Really an amazing story..

Simon and Garfunkel are a folk-rock duo.

You should find a live version of this to really understand that they were singing about the same things and Disturbed contemporized it. This version is speeded up from how they usually performed it live (with just Paul Simon's guitar and no drums) and was recorded that way on the album. I don't know how to send you a link, but look for Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence - Madison Square Garden, NYC - 2009/10/29&30. The comment by Firefighter Chick is definitely true. The original (written by Paul Simon) is the warning and Disturbed's is showing that the warning wasn't heeded, but both had anger in them. I did see them live in my youth in '69, I think it was. They are now both 81.

Great job, beautiful. You get it. Thank you.

I have loved Simon & Garfunkel since I was a small child in the early seventies. They’re one of my dad’s favorite bands, along with the Beatles & Elton John. A couple of their earlier songs you should check out are Cecilia, Maybeline & Mrs. Robinson. Paul Simon also has many great songs as a solo artist.

Cocoa butter is a great metaphor for Art's voice! It is that smooth. BTW, Art's last name is pronounced with the accent on the first syllable (GAR-funk-el). One song that showcases Art and Paul's different singing styles is "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" (which is actually two songs sung simultaneously).

You probably haven't heard of them because it was nearly 50 ago since they were huge. I and my generation still know all the words of their biggest songs - "Bridge over troubled water", "Cecilia", "The boxer" " America", "Mrs Robinson ".etc. there are also the huge amount of Paul Simon on his own which are brilliant.

Just hearing this after so much time is priceless. It is such a part of our 1960s generation experience. The opening to this song is indescribable if you connect it to that time period. All the analyzing in the World can't give you the connection to what we felt during those times. Haunting, heart-grabbing, and emotional in such a profound yet gentle way.

JUST SUBSCRIBED. Love that you took the time to look up S&G bio. They are the GOATS of duos even more than the Righteous Brothers. They broke up in the early 70's and Paul continued and still continues to write some of the best songs ever written. Many consider Paul a lyrical and musical genius, on par with Bob Dylan. In the 60's S&G music was on the radio all the time. They reunited for one time only in the 80's for a free concert at Central Park in NYC and it is said there were over 500,000 in attendance! You were spot on and quite eloquently got your point across about the singers. Yes, Art's voice is like butter! PLEASE, when reacting to S&G react only to their studio versions of the songs. As you mentioned the instrumentals in their music is amazing with many varied instruments. When they performed live they could not include all the instruments that made the songs spectacular. Songs to listen to are BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, THE BOXER, HOMEWARD BOUND, CECILIA Look forward to the next S&G you might also want to check out PENTATONIX a cappella version, mind blowing.

Your reactions are so interesting because you are of your time, these boys were marginally before my time, just like the Beatles, and were the dawn of a great age of music for us coming after. You have a major journey ahead of you my friend! Enjoy!

Simon & Garfunkel's version was done first - a long time ago. At that time, coming out of the prosperous and hopeful years after the end of the terrible World War II, Paul Simon was pointing out some of the problems with our society which were not obvious to many. He had to do it in a fairly gentle way, in order to get people to think about it. Many years later, all of these problems have been ignored. We see the result of this in the version by Disturbed, because now, many years later, the problems have reached a critical stage. Thus, the more "disturbing" version.

Superb! Each to their own but I don’t want to hear any other version. This one is perfect.

So as an aside, I have only heard this album in the old mono format, when the stereo format was like a dollar more! :D Listening to it with my stereo headphones reminds me that there are LOTS of albums that I have owned in the past (I'm 70) that I need to go listen to since it's been remastered. I saw them in concert during their "Bookends" tour...one of my favorites from the 60s...

It's almost like Simon & Garfunkel were trying to tell us back then, but too few in society would listen. Then Disturbed came and yelled it out. "people bowing to the neon Gods they made" Not unlike the legacy media, hey? The Boxer is my favorite song of theirs. I like the fact that you do some research. Good on you! It's Art that has the higher voice. Speaking of Art Garfunkel reminding you of someone? Could it be the curly-haired criminal in the movie Home Alone? I've heard others who think that! lol

You should listen to their Live version in New York 1967.

Before the Disturbed got to it, there was a significant cover of The Sound Of Silence by a goth-rock group called Awakening - besides slowing it down, they changed one chord, and thereby changed our view of the song somewhat. Again - you possibly saw AG before in the classic film BAD TIMING. With a name like that, somehow you'd guess he was from Long Island! Some more S&G songs worth reacting to - I Am A Rock / Hazy Shade Of Winter / A Poem On The Underground Wall / He Was My Brother / Sparrow / Richard Cory / The Dangling Conversation / America / their cover versions of The Blues Run The Game and The Sun Is Burning.

I'm familiar with both versions but the Simon and Garfunkel version is just beautiful.

Another fantastic song that had a cover that was totally different and equally amazing if not better than the original is I Will Always Love You written by Dolly Parton and covered by Whitney Houston. Comparing those back to back will blow your mind.

While I enjoy hearing you say gar-FUNK-el, it's GAR-funk-el. 🙂 They have tons and tons of songs. I absolutely LOVE their music. Of course I grew up on it, so that helps. This and Bridge Over Troubled Water might be my favorites, but there are bunches. Oh, and Hazy Shade of Winter. And I am a Rock. And... and... and...

I agree this one sounds much more happy or upbeat compared to the disturbed cover. Music truly can be interperated differently to everyone. Its creativity is a part of what makes them so great. Songs that get covered are a great example of that. They are occasionally played to the cover artists own tune. Another great example of a cover changing its tune from the original is hurt by Johnny Cash(originally done by nine inch nails). Another great duo band are the proclaimers most notably for the song "im gonna be" (I would walk 500 miles).The proclaimers are identical twins who work together as a duo. Very nice Jordan poster in the back btw.

The original album version was just acoustic guitar and vocals and has more of a haunting quality. The label insisted on adding electric guitars and drums for the single release. You should listen to the album version to hear the song as the artists intended.

You cannot usually beat the original (which this is ) and this is so much better than the one by the Disturbed.

Great reaction. I love this original! Simon and Garfunkel have a great catalogue that you should check out. I don’t like the disturbed version but Pentatonic does great cover of this song.

Simon and Garfunkel's version of "Sound of Silence" was a warning. Disturb's version of "Sound of Silence" is our present day reality. We are being SILENCED. It didn't have to be this way: IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. DON'T BE SILENCED. PRAY. THE WORD reverberates across reality.

Try their Scarborough fair … adapted from an old folk song 🤔🎼🎶👌

They speeded up those remastered recordings and made singers sound like chipmunks.

Shout out to the Wrecking Crew, for their musical performance

Yes GAngstaMOB it is!

Funny that you never heard of them. They are the soundtrack of an entire generation.

"Boxer" is my favorite.. but for a feel good song "bridge over troubled water". I'd never listen to the disturbed version.. I don't want negatively in my life.

One thing about the disturbed version is it really attempted to create a dark vibe. I feel like Paul lets the lyrics do the talking for him and it’s plenty disturbing lol

Make sure when you listen to bridge over troubled water it’s the single, not the live performance. Big difference.

Is the original better? Yes, and by far.

Madison Square gardens , they are older and do a slower version which is great. They had a half a million people there. Simon is the writer and guitar player. As you should know Garfuncle is the singer.

There is nothing like the original!

Remember they wrote all these songs!

Because you've listened to several versions of this song, I will once again ask that you listen to Emiliana Torrini's version. It's closer to this one, and her voice really emphasizes the lyrics, and I can't really quantify why I love it, but it sound like young rebellion? It's so good.

I would also strongly recommend watching the Graduate. This song gives so much more emotion and understanding seeing Dustin Hoffman thinking about Katharine Ross