One of the best live performances in music history. Peace...

- Draiman covers roughly two-and-a-half octaves from bottom to top. His vocals are so distinctive. -Disturbed had been nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Rock Performance for their rendition of "The Sound of Silence" while appearing on Conan. -David: "The fact that I was sick as a dog (laughs). I remember I was definitely fighting something off, but it was a cool experience. It was cool performing with an actual orchestra. It was really vibing and the mood helped, I think, enhance the delivery. The stars just aligned that night and everything went right."

Reactor-“I love a bit of gravel David Draiman-“Hold my beer.......

With all due respect, I think you're missing the amazing artistry of what he's doing with his voice. He's not just singing with an amazing voice. He could hit all of the notes cleanly without any rasp, if he wanted to. He's using the rasp for dramatic effect on purpose; and he really knows how to do it with perfection. He starts the first verse lower down in the register then seamlessly transitions higher up in the register still with clean clear raspless notes, then slightly turns on the rasp before letting the rasp explode while still hitting the notes perfectly. The last half of the line he dramatically holds the note on the word "sound" in a pure bell like tone(no rasp) and sings the last two words "of silence" in a soft yet pure denouement. That's not just singing. That's artistry.

The distortion he does with purpose to bring more emotion not because he goes high in the register and is stuck with the rasp, this man has some insane control, he can for sure sing clean like that aswell

He's a true baritone, David has one of the greatest male voices in the world.

This song touches me to my very core. His vocal performance on this rendition is utterly amazing! I have heard this song thousands of times and I still get goosebumps every time.

I am totally blown away at the lack of research by people that are supposedly in the business...not knowing this is the cover for one of the most iconic songs ever written is beyond comprehension....Sincerely, a child of the 60;s

as others have mentioned, he was sitting on a stool because he was really sick and they were afraid he'd keel over. His range is fantastic, his control was learned from a young age training as a cantor. He is amazing

I've always admired his ability to hold a vocal fry and sing in tune simultaneosuly. He's able to blend between the styles effortlessly and instantly.

Lisa: He's very laid back... David: I'm about to wreck her world.

Every reaction video I have seen for this song version always bring a smile at the beginning. If you don't get excited or get goosebumps, there is something deeply wrong with you. Disturbed nailed this. Thanks for your honest reaction. Rock on!

David Draiman.....unbelievable vocals!! Can go from velvety baritone to tenor, from clear as crystal to rasp and back on a dime! The man has a timber to his voice that unparalleled......and amazing voice control ! Try "The Game"..."The Vengeful One"...."Down With The Sickness"....great songs!

So many other vocal teachers have listened to to this, and still can't believe how he sings this!!

A baritone, 5 octave voice...Perfection

Right. Listen to Disturbed's song "Down with the Sickness." They're a metal band. :)

Great Reaction!!! Great Smile!! I've said this before and I'll say it again... A 1964/1965 song, written by Paul Simon and re-imagined by Disturbed in 2015; datz 50 years!! For me, this is by far the best song and cover these past 5 years!! This song literally ambushes you... catches everyone by surprise! The powerhouse vocals, the amazing arrangement, etc... just a great song incredibly re-imagined by a Heavy Metal band... done right. BTW: You've missed the band "PINK FLOYD" thus far when reacting (ouch!!)... they are one of few bands that are The G.O.A.T. I myself suggest the following EPIC 10 "live" songs; the studio and "Brit Floyd" versions are timeless as well!! : 1) "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" 2) "Hey You" 3) "Us and Them/Any Colour You Like/Brain Damage/Eclipse" (all 4 parts) 4) "High Hopes" 5) "Time/Breathe Reprise" 6) "Dogs" 7) "Sorrow" 8) "Pigs (3 different ones)" 9) "Welcome To The Machine" 10) "The Great Gig In The Sky" (most would state that you should listen to it's studio version). *note: PF has 4 complete concept albums that each make for an entire story; see wikipedia for info. * "Comfortably Numb" (everyone has reacted to this one)(best guitar solo/stage design/melodic rocker ever) Anything from the live "Pulse" DVD (1994) would be phenomenal!!

"People hearing without listening" Yep... 🙄

Kind of makes me wonder about these people who claim to be singer/songwriters and they do not know this is a cover. I mean this isn't your average song. This song is quite famous.

Lyrical audacity! Vocal audacity. Symphonic audacity. Said differently? This song is magnificent!!

This man has a true gift. He can sing like an angle or a demon. It really gets your attention which is what this song was meant to do. He really brings the songs message out in a profound way. Very deep meaning, I love it👍👍👍

The best version of this song astonishing

Hello beautiful. Great song and great singer and I love your reaction.

This was perfect arrangement, starting low and moving higher and higher thru the song, instruments joining thru the song, lightning starting dark and getting brighter as the song progressed, This was more of a one-off for them, “down with the sickness” is something you expect from them. I think you will enjoy The Animal - House of the Rising Sun and Righteous Brothers- Unchained Melody

So many colors and textures on his voice, masterful

You should absolutely watch ‘Down With The Sickness’ to hear the sound they were famous for, then ‘A Reason To Fight’ (official live video. Very important). That one will make you emotional.

first time on your channel, he was actually sick when he did that performance....loved your reaction

Beautiful... and so is his singing. 😉

You just made me smile. Thank you.

This song is talking about you... You that you don't wanna be disturbed and have bad dreams.... You that you have heard the song but you didn't listen to it.... Those how are truly listen to this song..... they CRY....

Beautiful reaction!

Such a beautiful, moving and haunting cover of the classic track, 'The Sound of Silence'! David Draiman has showcased a delicate and refined vocal approach in 'The Sound of Silence'.

Would you believe he was sick with a very high fever that night? Amazing!

I read this in the comments of another reactor, and I quote, "If I had to imagine what God's Voice would sound like, this would be it."

Beautiful reaction from a beautiful lady thank you

This song was originally written by Paul Simon an Art Garfunkel back in the 60's at the time of Vietnam war an political unrest in the USA

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

"I love a bit of gravel." HAHAHAHA.... Hold on just oooooooone minute.

Great performance!! Your accent amd smile are lovely😊

How about waiting for the music to finish. What a novel idea?

Thanks for sharing this beautiful song. I subscribed to your channel today 👍 i also agree with your thoughts on his voice.

He’s just genius , love this guy 🙃

Half way through this song i thought to myself, wtf am i about to cry.....3/4 of the way I was like yup...im crying lol. Amazing what music can do to you. Being brought to tears by a middle aged balled man....Check! Good reaction video...double check lol

Love the song. Also man! She is beautiful.! Love her accent her hair and her light complexion she is gorgeous.

Damn it now I wanna hear this sound played with his voice looped on top of itself 100 times

The brilliance of David Draiman is the he doesn't go where you want him to go.

Primal. Perfect description.

"sings you a lullaby and you fall into a really nice sleep", then screams and wakes you up :'D

Awesome!

Below comments are on point, just want to add that your a beautiful young lady and have a very attractive personality and accent.

David is a classically trained cantor. He actually had the flu that night. It’s rage that people didn’t listen to when we were first warned of things to come.

FYI On that day on this performance he was dealing with a cold and flu and still was able To bring a magnificent beautiful poetic ballad. This rendition of Simon and Garfunkel original Sound of Silence is the anger for not heeding the warning. The message still resonates even today more so than ever with all the technology that's taken away from human interaction on an emotional level. 😢 COMMUNICATION!

Yeeeaaah!! Norway 😁😁😁 best regards from Norway 😊

"I love a bit of gravel." Me: You're going to love this then!

No no no no no.. If he'd gone 'up' it would have KILLED the whole meaning, the whole reason for the song.

It's hilarious and adorable everyone in the comments getting offended on behalf of David. I'm sure he would be quite touched to know he has a whole arm of reaction commenters here to defend his honour!

David: *hits that first vocal fry Women everywhere: *pregnant

This song is iconic American, but there are very few younger generation who know anything about 60-year-old folk songs. But they delivered an important message many years ago and Disturbed, who is definitely a heavy metal band was spot on with this cover. Very important message especially with everything going on in the world. David Dreman was classically trained and has an incredible voice. Loved your reaction.

In an interview he was asked “do you think you have the voice of an angel or the devil “ and his answer was simply “yes”

You stopped it right before the great musical ending!

"A voice of someone to lead you into battle" ... yeah, he's already done that! Check out Disturbed's Indestructible.

New subscriber. You have a beautiful smile and quit breathe taking. Keep up the nice work. Happy Holidays.

A Simon and Garfunkel original. One of the great songs of the century.

Its a great song, he is amazing. Love your hair .

You are simply stunning. 🔥😍❤😘

Great reaction!!! You are gorgeous!!!!

You are soo Beautiful 😍 I enjoyed your reaction as well.

He's a character.

You have no clue what the song is about.... the lyrical meaning, went over your head... so his interpretation of the song sailed right past you... have a good day, Miss Lisa :)

Disturbed and Myles Kennedy sing a duet of The sound of silence in Houston Texas live

"he's very chill, he's very laid back".... . Hold his drink

Never mind he is a rock singer

j'adore LE week end ;)

It is a old folk song originally sung by Simon and Garfunkel.

Disturbed is a Hard Metal Rock Band ! OMG !! LOL !!

Blessings from Brum! This has become a standard for the band, always expected at their live gigs! David and his brother were classically trained singers. He turned to metal and his brother is an opera singer. Paul Simon said he wrote this after a dream and the meaning is still argued about. The video I feel talks of the rediscovery of lost music. One island find the sheet music, the other find the instruments and travel to them... Paul Simon saw THIS very performance on Conan and loved it. Poor David was really poorly with a bad cold when he sung it on Conan, so I urge you to watch the official video to hear David in top form and the visuals really add to the music. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNFnhbmomK-clZs.html Check these interviews with David... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNp-mdqgsKqUiHU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdt7i6upu5-lhZc.html The official video... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q590mpCYnNqWnGg.html The original Simon and Garfunkel version... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKd1o9N3ur2wlpc.html Pentatonix did an amazing version of Disturbed’s version of this song... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncqGnbml1diZZYE.html One of Disturbed’s classic tunes!!!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zp98h7dh3d3Ilqs.html

its funny and spot on that you would say his vocals are traditional in a way. he grew up a classically trained Cantor-"someone that sings music and leads prayer in a synagogue"

He was apparently sick with the flu in this performance but it is not visible at all. A true professional with the voice of an angel and demon. Cool comments btw.

Why do people cut this off before the music stops? It happens a lot! What a shsme!

Hey little lady, Happy holidays from us back in the States ❤️🌎❤️

Primal is a good word to describe the power of David's voice. With that word I think you pegged it.

You should watch the official music video version. Can't make up my mind which version I prefer.

"It strokes your ears" ? Nah..... It grabs your heart !!! You've got the best smile on KZfaq.

J'adore Disturbed J'adore ton sourire Mais on écrit J'adore LE week end ;-) Friendly

Wouldn't hurt if you've listened to the last 3 seconds of the song. Otherwise I liked your reaction. David is an amazing singer. Classical trained to become a Cantor, then being the vocalist of a worldwide successful metal band for many years. You might want to check out another Disturbed song (like Down with the sickness for example) for references. Greetings from Germany!

I don't understand why people who aren't skilled enough in singing or who are not connected to singing at all, need to publicly record their reaction to such a great song that they don't understand anyway, as well as the performance itself ...

No worries girl were all in love with him too. 😁😍🔥

Keep in mind he is hitting the echo marks.

I wish reactors would do some research . Totally missed the message of the song. This is the best cover100% Paul Simon rang him to congratulate him of his cover

God is sending a very strong Warning to ALL of US in this song....................Fools said I....you do not know.....Hear my words that a might teach you.....Take my arms...that I might reach you.....The Words of the prophets are written.... David's voice touched the emotion in every word.... You have to Listen to the words....Beautiful

All things considered...your hair is amazing!

Why did you cut off the ending of the song? Good job otherwise.

David knocked this out of the park... Home run!

This man is a master. Everything is deliberate. The rasp is call fry. Its very dangerous if not trained. He is the best there is.

Do you even know who Simon & Garfunkle are. This is probably the greatest cover ever. He also had the flu during this performance.

I read somewhere that David had the flu during this performance. Amazing.

Great reaction. You're amazingly beautiful as well.

How many times did you watch it, before the reaction video. Defeats the purpose

It's a thing of beauty! Get ready for a religious experience....Moves me to my very soul!

@collabstreet... To get a true feel for David Draiman's vocals, I suggest you listen to the song Villify by Device (his side project...