Simon and Garfunkel sang this in the 60’s, their version was a warning to the world, This version sounds like rage that no one listened to the warning when first given.

I'm a 72 year old Marine and this song makes me cry every time I hear it.

I love how this song touches everyone regardless of their music genre.

I just witnessed two humans falling deeply in love with a song and I LOVED IT

This is easily one of the most powerful lyrical songs ever written. The original by Simon and Garfunkel was a visionary warning. This version is furious that the warning has been ignored...

Heavy Metal Singers can't sing, they said.... David Draiman, "Here, hold my WHA_AH_AH_AH!!!"

The most poignant for me is when he sings, "Silence like a cancer grows"... Gives me chills. And is so true, generation after generation.

Everyone misses one of the most powerful moments of the video there at the very end where the boat is bringing all of the instruments of music back to the people standing on the shore in stunned silence.

I absolutely LOVED the fact that you went through the whole experience without pausing, it doesnt hit the same otherwise. Loved your reaction!!

So David Draiman, the lead singer, is actually classically trained as a cantor, someone who sings in synagogue. If you haven't seen the making of this song, I'd suggest you watch it. As many have said already, Paul Simon wrote this song and he and Art sang it for their generation as a warning, asking them to react a certain way. Over the years, the song became little more than a meme. Then, Disturbed came along and was like "Hey, remember this, f***ers? Wake up!" Truly amazing

Congratulations! I think you were the only couple on the entire Internet who did not talk over the song as he sang... and interrupted the play four or five times like everyone else does. You listen to the entire song and then made your comments. Kudos to you guys!

"give us your disturbed requests" might be my new favorite youtube phrase, lol

Notice the ark of Musicians crossing the river to the people on land with the sheet music. They need each other to end the silence. Music is the universal language of the world.

Disturbed is a heavy metal band, hence the growl and beautiful distortion in his vocals.

Draiman's version of this song gives me chills when I listen to it and when I watch others listen to it. The man's voice is next level and the source material is as moving as it gets.

His look says "should I be scared or impressed?" 😆

The dude is a bad ass singer... The song was by "Simon & Garfunkel" way back in the day... If you like know more about Disturbed and the true way the sing try "Down With The Sickness"

*This is actual a Simon & Garfunkel folk hit that he redid.....and it became a major hit*

I love watching Shawn's reactions as he gets shocked by how well David (The Lead Singer for Disturbed) really drops into the nice grit/angered voice for this cover. I'm a huge fan of Disturbed and recently started watching some reacts to their music. And Mel definitely was caught up in the Story and Journey for the song :) Disturbed is very much a band for the angry and hurt of the world. Their a rock/metal band that turn anger, pain, and frustration and give it a voice. I think their really great to listen to when I need to get out such frustration or just want something uplifting cause getting that out can be empowering. If you want another good suggestion of theirs, they recently reunited for tours about 2 years ago (They took a break, but they've been on the scene since the late late 90s) I highly recommend their song "A Reason to Fight" a song about how to tackle drug/alcohol abuse and depression. It has a similar tempo to this one as well as another powerful message.

One of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. It gave me chills...epic.

The song had a different meaning back then but, "the neon god they made", and the rest of the song, is a perfect metaphor for the smart phone era. We use our phones to speak without listening, and hear without speaking.

Disturbed is a rock band, The lead singer is David Draiman. This song was a cover, it's not their typical sound.

Try reacting to Disturbed "Hold on to Memories" and "The Light," Both are amazing and a vastly different side of the band.

I really like how you actually let the entire song play instead of talking the entire time

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 version is angry, because we didn’t listen to the warnings... 😌 I always feel this song is like a rollercoaster ride, slowly brings you to the top, then crashing to the bottom.....Great reaction guys, & love how your background is interactive :)

Shows how good a cover this was that paul simon who wrote the original was so impressed he said that it was their song now

I’ve seen a lot of react videos, and a lot to different kinds of music. I love the fact that you actually listen instead of stopping it every 2 seconds. Your facial expressions are amazing ! Thank you for an actual fun react video that most people can get behind!

Great respect for you guys for not stopping the song every 10 seconds like most of the other reactions 👍

Best version of this song. And disturbed was a metal band I used to love as a teenager. The man can SANG. If you watch him live, he actually sings like this. He’s insane. Disturbed biggest hit was “Down with the sickness”

I have to have heard this song at least 100 times. Each time, I find myself holding my breath, slack-jawed. Most covers can’t hold a candle to the originals, but this is certainly in the minority of covers that are actually better.

He's very trained. The original singer/ writer of this song even said "it's yours now". That's golden.

The looks on your two faces as this played was priceless. I still get chills when I see this video, around 100 times or more now. Became a fan of Disturbed back in '05 and they are just a different taste of metal. This is way more in the catalog from them a couple of covers "Land of Confusion" done by Genesis, "Shout 2000" done as "Shout" by Tear for Fears, Ten Thousand Fists", "Down With the Sickness" to name a few.

I love this departure, for them! It shows off his classical training and UNBELIEVABLE range as a vocalist!

Okay, I'll bite because you both seemed to feel the gravity of this song. It was originally written by Simon and Garfunkel in the early '60's and they sang it sort of as a whisper to society that we were on the wrong path as a society. Disturbed is a metal band who did this cover in a way to shout that same message. My guess is that they see that many people never got the original message. It is truly a powerful song and message by both artists. If you wish to see what Disturbed normally does, check out "Down With The Sickness". Here's a link; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zp98h7dh3d3Ilqs.html

In a broad sense, this song is about the power of music. But it’s also saying that silence is complicity.

So glad you guys loved it... one of the most powerful songs ever made. Really liked your reactions :)

The look on both of your face was epic Shawn was so intense watching it. The singer David Dariem Is classically trained The band are heavy metel Great Reaction Stay Safe ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The emotion in this song and your reaction hits really deep.

The most telling thing that sets this "react channel" apart from other channels is they let the song play the whole way and experience the complete flow of this masterpiece of a version through instead of stopping it every 2 minutes to throw in a comment, love this channel :) :)

When David goes from baritone to tenor the first time, it gives me goosebumps. The fact that this is the same group that did "Down with the Sickness" is even more remarkable. David is a formally trained singer and was on his way to becoming a cantor before he lost his faith for a time.

Loved your reactions. You guys should check out the video of their performance of this song on Conan. It became the first Conan video to hit 100 million views and it led to Paul Simon reaching out to the band to congratulate them for singing the best cover of his music he's ever heard. He also posted their performance on his social media. Complete with an orchestra, Draiman delivered a performance for the ages and brought the house down. Keep up the great work guys!

Absolutely one of my favorite songs by this group. I am not a heavy metal music fan, but what this group did with this song really touched me.🙏🏽✌️❤️

Her: "that was lovely" Him: "omg we're all gonna die"

I love the faces they make as the song reveals itself! I love their obvious appreciation and love of this wonderful rendition.

This was such a beautiful reaction from the both of you, just the visuals alone was stunning. I swear I could feel the energy of the melody flowing through y'all's veins.Good Lawd. I was waiting on the part "A Neon God They Made" for y'all's reaction and it didn't not disappoint . 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Next one from Disturbed - Land of Confusion ( good Genesis cover 😎👍 )

It was nice that you two didn’t pause the video 10 times for comments. This video needs to be seen in whole.

I've seen many videos like yours about singing coaches and musicians and their reactions to this song but never watched them. Yours was the very first I've seen to this day. Your reaction to the lyrics and his voice showed me both your professionalism and love for music. ALL music. That's what I got from watching and listening to you both. Please keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Thank you. - Ralph

Disturbed is an amazing hard rock, metal group that took a Simon and Garfunkel song and took us on a possibility of a world gone dark. It's at the end of 2020 now, and every time I hear this warning to the world, it becomes more silent. We are in a dark country deeply divided and a world right there with us. Praying for world peace to God, not the neon god they've created. Disturbed is awesome and amazing and I thank them for bringing this warning to us again. It may be too late for many, but I'm listening and hearing the message loud and clear. It's NOT too late to fight back for our Country and World to be at PEACE. God Bless us ALL.

I wish they would have listened to Down With The Sickness first to see what they are about before they listen to the transition of the band in this song and how amazing they are

His rendition gives me total body chills. It’s such a warning and so incredibly powerful.

I am someone who does not go out of my way to listen to hip-hop or rap. I have grown up with country and rock music. That being said... I have grown up with Disturbed's music throughout the years. When I first heard this cover, I was bawling my eyes out. Now, I love watching people's reactions to it. The fact that someone who is with a completely different genre of music loving this, and appreciating it, brings tears of happiness to my eyes as well. Thank you for sharing this reaction, and God bless.

The Singer, DSavid Draiman, was training to become a Jewish Cantor when he bnroke away to sing on his own

Down with the sickness is one of there most popular tunes. Please Don’t react to the censored version. You will miss the most shocking part. You’ve gotta here it. Uncensored. 😎

I LOVE how you guys play the whole song through before reacting! I get so frustrated when people keep pausing:)

Great video. I sincerely appreciate you guys going through the entire song and then giving your commentary afterwards . I absolutely cannot stand reaction videos to songs where the people have to pause it several times throughout the song to give their commentary . So thank you very much.

Disturbed initially performed this live on Conan w/ orchestra n David drama in was sick but unreal. Outta chicago

"Helvegen" by Wardruna featuring Aurora. Very deep. Very beautiful.

Your facial expressions during the song said it all. Amazing cover, great reaction.

What a respectful and emotional reaction! Your faces showed it all. One of the best reactions I've seen.

Please check out these songs from Disturbed: -The Light -Down with the Sickness -A Reason to Fight -Hold on to Memories I promise you will not regret it!

This was a departure from their normal sound. They’re a pretty hard core hard rock band.

I love watching people discover this version of this song. It is so fun to see you react with amazement.

Every time it comes on, it gives me goosebumps and make you reflect on issues in our lives and that humankind face everyday.

"Hurt" by Johnny Cash is another cover that's honestly better than the original. Would advise watching it even if not recorded.

I like watching other people hear this for the first time.

His face said it all...think we've all experienced those same emotions when we first herd this version.

The acapella/no music version is amazing. His voice! Love y'all's reactions!

LISTEN TO: DISTURBED - ALREADY GONE & DISTURBED - HOLDING ONTO MEMORIES

Best line, people bow and pray to the neon Gods they made. So true in today's world...unfortunately

So wonderful that you listened all the way through the song and video without constantly pausing with comments. Fully enjoyed this reaction. You two are wonderful.

That's real music!!! No nasty words. Real melody. Real singing!!

Ps....I think you should react to -I prevail, Every time you leave. Also, Jelly Roll, Save me. It makes me cry because I relate to the lyrics so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Simon and Garfunkel gave the warning with this song way back in the '60s. David Draiman from Disturbed in THIS rendition shouts out the rage that the world didn't listen to the warning. BTW, thanks for your response to David's efforts.

I love both of your reactions. Y'all were definitely engaged. I am so happy y'all started doing reaction video. This is just awesome! I'm so happy to see where you both have come 💯

This song was written by a 21 year old Paul Simon back in 1963 and performed by the group Simon and Garfunkel. Dave Draiman of the Heavy Metal band Disturbed resurrected this song with new life. Notice how this song has no hook or chorus. The words have a very deep meaning filled with similes and metaphors describing silence. The very silence that Paul Simon heard the day, and the days that followed the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This version of the song starts the first verse as a deep melodic whisper with a light piano accompaniment. The video shows a wrecked piano and guitar on the ground. In my mind, symbolizing the instruments that are being reclaimed from the earth. The next verse, the voice turned from a whisper to a singing voice as the guitar joins the piano while the video shows a man reclaiming the guitar. A tympani and viola is also seen by the end of this verse, signaling what is to come. You can almost visualize a man walking down a narrow street paved with cobble stone ‘neath (underneath) the “halo” of a street light turning up his collar. The stab of a neon light may have been the shot that killed the president. As the visuals introduce mor instruments the song gets more and mor intense and each verse gets another instrument to accompany the singer. I wish I could write more, I’ve seen many video reaction from singers, voice coaches etc. they all are very moved as you two were. It’s late and my vision ain’t what it used to be, Please forgive the grammatical and spelling errors. Good night And GOD Bless

Listen to “the light” by disturbed

I've heard this version and really like it, but it would be hard to mess up such a brilliantly written song Simon and Garfunkel 🙌

Great job reviewing......love your facial reactions and waiting until it was over before commenting.

I love you guys! Coming up always great music! Thank you

This song is even more impressive live on the Conan O'Brien show(team coco on youtube).

Too hard to concentrate when I can hear the music playing in the background seconds before it starts in the video box.

Great reaction! I love seeing people pay attention to the song's message as much as the beauty of the music.

I appreciate that y'all play the entire song, without pausing it, then you give your review. I think it takes away from the build up of the song to constantly pause it. Great job guys!

David Draiman was classically trained as a cantor. His voice is absolutely incredible, the range of octaves he can hit and so easily it seems. I love the rasp in his voice too. But I'll warn you this song is not like anything that they do. I love this song but I must say I find the band Disturbed songs to be a bit disturbing.

The intensity of your focus on this song shows how open both of yall are

You guys r going to love this song and the way he sing it WOW!,,

I love this song. Thank you for not stopping and commenting every other minute like some do.

I love the end. The musicians sailing over to the composers.

Like what she says this song takes you somewhere. I get chills and every time I listen to it. It is by far the best rendition. I hope he might do another song like this that spotlights his softer side

Love the purity of your reaction. You went on a journey and felt ever moment.

Disturbed is a group that touches sooo many… not just this song, but so many for our generation… please keep them on your list. You’ll be forever changed…

This was the first song of theirs I had ever heard. Loved it. Several of their others are amazing to.

You two are ADORABLE 😍

I appreciate an honest reaction. Hate those that keep looking at themselves during a reaction vid. You watched the whole thing w\o checking yrslvs. I love it!!! Real reaction

I have been watching reactions to this song (obsessed really). Watching your reaction was one of my favorites. Eyes, ears ( mouth). WIDE OPEN!

I thought I couldnt love this song any better until I saw ur pure reaction ❤

I really think it’s amazing that a new voice has delivered this message from the past in a way that’s reaching a new generation.

Just discovered your channel looking at reactions to this song. Love you two. ❤️❤️❤️

He actually sounds like this live. I cried when he sang this in concert