Who else is a metal head and just like the song and stumbled across vocal teachers reacting to it at 3am

David Draiman was trained as a Cantor in his younger years and has complete control over his voice. Watch his mic placement. It never changes. He might look and sound like he is screaming, but he isn't. The nasal sound is likely from the flu he had during this performance. He is very anti-autotune and was furious when he found out that Conan's producers autotuned parts of this performance.

I'm addicted now to watching voice coaches react to David's performance.

I've listened to this song maybe 200 times now, watching different reactors. Everyone has the same reaction. They are awed. It gives me chills every single time. This is truly one of the most moving and memorable vocal performances I have ever heard.

New people: this guy is great. such a calming voice. googles Disturbed "oooooooh wah ah ah ah!"

Disturbed and autotune should never be used in the same sentence

He was very ill with a high fever during this performance. He had to sit during the performance because he was weak and dizzy. I think that someone who could maintain this strength during a performance is remarkable. His voice fry is done anterior to his vocal cords with his jaw forced forward too. As you said: Wet fry. Draiman is a classically trained operatic baritone who trained for many many years to be a cantor. Do watch the actual music video for the sake of comparison. The close ups of him while he sings shows a very distinct change in the muscles he uses as well as how his glottal stops are softened so he can bring his breath through several phrases. It’s also a testimony to how well David can sing while ill. You’ll hear differences. For instance, he doesn’t sound as nasal or congested during the official video, but it’s largely the same. He is masterful. Thank you for the reaction!

I love this cover by David Draiman of Disturbed, I also love watching voice coaches listening to this song, the expressions on their faces just goes to show this is something special. I drive my family nuts sometimes, as I just have this on repeat and happily play it five or six times out loud, it just empowers me for the next few hours and very very few songs do that for me.

I can confirm that all of David Draiman's voice is natural. I've been to concerts and seen and heard what he is capable of. Hell, I was thrown at the stage in a moment of crowd surfing. I had been in the front of the pit all night and was screaming lyrics right back. I was thrown over the fence and as security was pulling me back, Draiman reached down to give me a fist-bump.

Just fyi he had a temperature of 102 and really wasn’t at a 100% but still respected his commitment to come on the show and sing

I did some research on the artist and he is from Brooklyn, NY, Jewish & studied in Orthodox schools thinking he would become a rabbi. As a teenager he didn't like the restrictions in school so went another direction but is trained as a Hazzan or Cantor. His girlfriend committed suicide when she was 18 and he tried to do so as well via heroin. After kicking heroin for good he worked in several different occupations until entering the music world. He has known sadness in his life which is often a great motivator for an artist. I'd never heard of him nor the group "Disturbed" until I stumbled on reaction videos. I was a teenager when Simon & Garfunkel came out with the original (I think I had the album) and always liked the song but this version gives me chills and stirs up emotions in me. I liked your comment, "It makes you want to fight for this man." The music video of this song is very powerful and well worth watching.

This is my favorite rendition of this song. His interpretation truly brings out the true meaning of the lyrics. Simon & Garfunkel sang to alarm us, he sang to give us a final warning. You should watch their music video version. It is as beautiful as it is haunting.

Paul Simon has been quoted as saying that THIS is his favorite cover of his song.

Any tuning done to his voice was against his wishes, he was sick/getting over a sickness when he was live on Conan

This guy has been singing for a long time .david is a legend

Disturbed’s Official Music Video is even more powerful. The stark imagery combined with David’s vocals will take your breath away.

this remains one of the best covers I've ever heard and such a stunning interpretation. Paul Simon said he cried when he heard it.

He was classically trained but would rather sing metal or heavy rock. One of the most powerful voices in all of music.

I've been singing for many years and have trained for many years. This song and version brings tears to my eyes. The arrangement and the voice are amazing. I'm honored to listen to such an amazing version. Hats off to one of the best songs I've ever heard in my 54 years

David's voice is a LIQUID GOLD!!! And your honest and professional reaction solidifies the GOLD! 👍😍😘

Has problems with, “wet and dry” tries to fix it with “moist”..... nailed it.

"his voice is very sad" Man, is that the most accurate thing I've ever heard out of all these reaction videos to this song. Knowing some of his life story, you can definitely feel it in the performance. For anyone interested; he's got great songs besides this one, including more covers such as Land of Confusion (Genesis), & I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2) Don't judge a book by it's cover, and don't judge band by their genre.

I have seen multiple vocal coaches say the rasp was done correctly without damaging his voice, but you are the first to explain it in any kind of meaningful way like you did. Thank you.

David Draiman is actually a classically trained singer. Also, fun fact: he had the flu while performing this.

David Draiman is a classically trained singer. I believe he was a Cantor. He worked in the sound booth for 3 hours to get the vocal arrangement just right. He was furious with Conan's production team when they applied some auto-tune to he voice in places.

I think what a lot of people don't realize or know is that many male and most especially female Metal singers are actually classically trained. Some female singers will actually sing in "operatic" type singing in their Metal bands. He has such control that it makes it easier for him to use those "wet fry" techniques she talks about. And that seriously cracked me up LOL. Yeah, just gotta go with it girl. Wet, dry, moist, lubricated, it's all gonna go to a dirty mind. 😁

This is from the Conan O’Brian Show. David Draiman is a sound engineer and wouldn’t ask for nor want auto-tune added....... HOWEVER, on shows like these effects are added in POST-production, which is, apparently, the story here. Also, as far as being nasally, Draiman apparently had a bit of a head cold that night. There are live versions and the official video that was put out by Disturbed.

The reason - to me - why this cover hits everyone so deeply, is because it's how the song _really_ was meant to be sung. S & G's version was just a bit too happy? It just wasn't sad enough. Not angry enough. Davids version is literally the last version of this song well ever need. His vocal choices match the lyrics PERFECTLY and this is very rare. That's why I think everyone - the vocalists and non vocalists alike - are equally moved. You know it's right, even if you don't know why.

David had either a cold or the flu when giving this performance on Conan's show. So, without his approval, the TV producers added some post production auto-tune in segments where they thought he strayed a bit. He was not happy to learn this after the fact! He was a very bad drug addict when he was 18 or so and almost perished from it. His great grandfather was the head cantor in the largest synagogue in Jerusalem during the 1930s, so David's voice is apparently inherited from him.

the fact that he was sick on this performance and doctors even said not to do it but he did and "Disturbed" everyone

I also love how he was on TV and commanded the stage without any instruments to start off with, he also was sick during that performance, classically trained, It's clear today, It's why it has 135 million views! Bravo David as I tip my hat toward ya! I wish i was singer just to meet Katrinka, she got it going on! Much Love nyc

His voice wasn't the only thing moist during this video

I really enjoyed this reaction and your comments. It was hilarious when you discovered that you were cornering yourself into a double entendre situation and trying to get out while still explaining just made it worse (better 🤣🤣). Love your sense of humor.

oh damn this girl is adorable trying to explain the wet fry and why it is safer or healthier lmao. Love her.

I liked where you mentioned his voice going from "sad" to "commanding & powerful" to convey a message. He sings each word as though the message is VITAL that we hear and comprehend it. Well done on your reaction/review. 👍

In Italy we say” he sings with his heart in his hand”

There's not one time that I don't get chill's from this song he is singing.

He has good control of his voice because he has been classically trained vocally. This version is also the ONLY version that was approved by Paul Simon.

8:27 She fucking nailed this on the head with her summation. Hers is by far, the best, and most forward of all the reviews of this song I've seen thus far. Very well put.

Nicely done, Your explanations make a lot of sense and are easy to understand for an inexperienced person like myself, and the human touch you added by not editing out your laughing at "wet" and "dry fry" made the video fun. You've got a new subscriber.

Davids sadness comes from being a heroin addict. His girlfriend introduced him to heroin and she later committed suicide. He trains with one of the best vocal coachs in the world. He has always trained in the way that keep his voice as pristine as possible. Davids voice is the best Ive ever heard.

David once shared a story that happened when he was touring smaller circuits about a man that was front and center of the stage, the guy was all tatted up with a prominent swastika on his forehead. He tells of how this guy was pretty anti-Semitic and how after a couple shows of this guy being there same spot front and centre enjoying the music whether it was before or after I forget, he tells the guy “ You know I’m a Jew don’t you?” Same guy comes back to the next show with a totally different attitude. The power of music units! On another note. David is a classically trained singer as well.

I've had the honor of hearing this performed live twice and it is absolutely beautiful!!

Vocal Coach: Just reacting. Trying to do my job. David: I'm going to wreck you at 9:15

That word you used “commanding” love it absolutely he is a powerful incredible singer.

His grandfather was a Cantor and when he was younger he was being groomed to be one.

i love alot of well done covers but he really nailed this is such a way that moving forward people will know him over its origin production .... not many covers are this widely renown nor do they manage to evoke such emotion !

I love how a vocal coach loves a genuinely talented singer like Mr Draiman. That man has so much talent. I'm glad she respects his talent. Thank you for your great breakdown.

he was actually sick when he preformed this live which is even crazier

I've probably watched 20 React videos to this song, and you are the first to comment on how he sings the last notes clean. That is one of the notable things to me . He builds to anger, then finishes serene.

I have been watching reaction videos to this song for the past 2 hours from vocal coaches and you have by far had the best understanding of what and how he is singing... from the clinched jaw to the *wet* thing in the throat that gives him the rasp without damaging the vocal cords... I started listening to Disturbed since 2003 and he has kept his voice, so all that you have said makes absolute sense. Thank you.

Beautiful and haunting how he holds the consonants instead of the vowels. And, of course, the build up to the crescendo gives me chills every single time!

You know you've done well when you get Paul Simon telling you...you've done a better job with the song then I did. He brought this incredible song into an entire new generation. David Draiman is much more than just a heavy metal singer he's a true artist.

Probably the best analysis I have seen on this cover. Well done Katriinka!

Yes! A "call to arms". I've always felt an energizing motivation from that part of the song but I could never put it in words. Thanks for vocalizing my thoughts

He's had classical voice training since he was a child.

Fun fact: Early in his singing career w/ Disturbed (according to a documentary they did) he said he could feel his throat getting messed up after a night's performance, so he decided if this is going to be his career, he needed to get professional voice training. A good teacher makes all the difference in the world, as you well know.

He was actually sick during this performance.

1. girl, your mind is wandering way below the vocal cords! 2. he shows every aspect of sadness in this song, he takes it from exhausted-sad to angry-sad to desperate-sad.

That last “sound” never fails to send chills up and down my spine every time.

You should check out another metal singer called Floor Jansen. She sings with a band called Nightwish and is in my opinion one of the best singers in the world. She recently took part in a dutch programme called Beste Zangers where 6 of the best singers in the Netherland sing songs to each other that are either by or important to the person they are singing to. Floor Jansen sang Phantom of the Opera with dutch opera star Henk Poort and also a version of Lady GaGas song Shallow and did it far better than Lady GaGa did. Her band Nightwish is a Finnish band which has been around since 1996 and is the best symphonic metal band in the world and their symphonic content is contributed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Metro choir. A good one to start on with their content would be Ghost love score live at Wacken Germany 2013 where they headlined to an 82,000 people audience.

He can sing Acapella and sound just as good, but with a band, he kicks ass! (In this clip, he was having health issues. But got the job done with excellence!)

I loved watching your reaction! It was like hearing it again for the first time. Also, I think it is great to know that no matter your nationality or how you grew up, we are all little giggling schoolchildren when we hear the words wet, dry and moist in the same sentence. :)

When he gets into the last chorus, she is so charged... lyrical ooh baby is what she meant

I found his voice spoke volumes about the story he is trying to convey. Sadness slowly turns into Frustration, then that turns into Anger and that turns into Rage. All of that telling the story that he is sad that no one listened and his explanation escalated into rage that no one still bothers to listen. That the Warning went ignored and he is forced to Sigh "I told you so!" at the very end.

Wow our of about 25 voice coaches that I’ve seen react to this song. You have been the best. I think you explanation of all the aspects of his performance. Thanks so much for your input!!

I love the way he goes from a vocal fry to clean singing so effortlessly.

I clicked like when she starting laughing after she said "wet voice fry" lol

Katriinka, you're a very talented vocal coach and reviewer. I sincerely appreciate you choosing this song to review, but I have to be honest, i subbed just for your ability to laugh while trying to explain the wet voice thing! I''ve watched many other voice coaches and they're talented too but none had actual personality! Thanks and stay healthy!

This is one of, if not the best vocal coach reaction to this song. So much great detail and understanding of how things are done and you could see the enjoyment of the song. Really enjoyed it.

We should not expect anything less than his perfectly correct vocal approach as he is a Classically trained vocalist.

Moving, Powerful, dramatic, humble, and just plain rocks it. Love the song, thanks Simon and Garfunkel, love the performance thanks to the orchestra on a flawless composure, and last but not least-> Thank you David Draiman for, with mere words, you have brought the Emotion, Power, Strength given to you in mind and soul and reawakened a passion.

I have always enjoyed this song but when I heard Draiman's version of it I 'got it" he puts so much emotion and power into it. Still get chills listening to it. Great job Sir

LOVE this breakdown. I'll def watch more of your vids (y)

He has the flu during this. That’s why he sounds nazily. He sounds better sick!!!😂😂😂

additional info, david draiman (Vocals) is originally trained to sing for Opera..

please try Nightwish - Ghost Love Score live at Wacken

I've watched 3 reaction videos of this song in a row and cried every time, it is so beautiful and sad :) Great reaction!

This reaction is one of the better analysis and breakdowns I've watched today (and I've watched at least 20 so far) but I absolutely lost it watching you try to describe his vocal fry (partly due to emotional overload from watching this powerful song so many times back to back). I loved it. You have a new subscriber, young lady! lol

I'd loooove to see you react to Jinjer - Pisces (live session) and then watch another Jinjer video - Perrenial live at Wacken. I'd love to hear what you have to say about Tatiana's voice.

He was somewhat ill during this performance. There is some Autotune in there, but that is due to the production, not the singer. There is another video, done in Houston (live), no autotune, and he is just fabulous then.

This has been, without a doubt, the best reaction video I have watched for Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence.

The first time I heard this on the radio it brought me to tears. I then HAD to listen to it nearly 100 more times to really take in all what he was saying. That in this informational age we have lost the ability to interact with each other whether through song and art or simply talking to one other. And he is almost rage grieving for it.

In case you're planning more reactions, Nightwish is a definitely must see/hear/do.. Be sure it will be a long, surprising always awesome Nightwish journey including floorfasms :-) My personal suggestion for the some songs in order to give you a nice overview of some "styles" covered by Nightwish: -> Ghost Love Score (Wacken 2013): THE "traditional first song" to get into Nightwish. Floor is showing diferent capabilities and you can get a first understanding of Tuomas capability of songwriting. -> "Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean" (Buenos Aires) will give you a metal and power blast -> There are a couple of great songs from Wacken: Storytime, Song of Myself, Romanticide, Ever Dream, Last Ride of the Day, Ghostriver -> "Yours an Empty Hope" from Wembley (have a good look at the growls) -> "The greatest Show on Earth" (Tampere) and "The Poet and the Pendulum (Wembley - get to know the background of this song ahead) -> Then the new stuff with "Noise" (Video), „Shoemaker“, "Harvest (Lyric Video) ... Just my personal thoughts :-) One thing you can definitely be sure of: Every song is different, has some surprising transitions, is intense. And none of the songs you're going to discover will disappoint you.Floor is one of the most versatile singers from opera over pop and rock towards metal and growls. Greetings from Hannover in Germany

the "wet vocal fry" comments are cracking me up. i love this song, and i love how you're breaking it down. for the sake of humour, look up the video of prime minister justin trudeau saying "speaking moistly". well done, i love your breakdown.

I really enjoyed your analysis. I've watched others analyze this song, but you brought out things that the others didn't and I could see once you pointed them out. Plus your voice is beautiful from the brief bit of singing you did. I'll be watching in the future.

He definitely does not need auto tune. If this is the the performance I'm thinking of he was I'll. One of the strongest voices I've heard live. The entire band is individually amazing. Together they are perfection, especially live

Your discomfort describing a wet frye had me in tears! Awesome!

You should react to Nightwish " Ghost love score" live. Yo will'be delighted.

I subscribed to your channel today and thank you for sharing this song. He has a remarkable voice. Your voice sounds pretty good too ❤👍

Katriinka, I enjoy your critique. Watched 2 of your videos, this one and Man of Constant Sorrow. And now I subscribed. Also, your accent is adorable. Good job

Interesting how David and Freddie Mercury have given what can arguably be said as a couple of the best live performances ever. And they were both sick with throat problems during those performances. Very interesting, I think.

I think this is the most, Reviewed, Reacted to, And commented song On KZfaq!

Your review is beautiful.. and I couldn’t agree more. Thank u! 💕

THANK YOU FOR BEING ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE TO RECOGNIZE THAT THERE IS NO AUTOTUNE IN THIS!!!

There was actually auto tune and he cursed out the show for outing auto tune on him just because he was sick even though he sings a lot of music when he’s sick

Davids Voice Is Excellence Personified

I love the use of the drum to punctuate the end of each line once the message becomes important.

Girl, you just killed me with the wet/dry comments! 😂😭

David was sick during this performance...still sounds amazing!