Heavy Metal singers can't sing, they said.... David Draiman of Disturbed, "Here, hold my OHHH-WAH-AH-AH-AH!!!"

This is not a song we hear, this is a song you feel, a song your soul feels !

Let's just all appreciate the talent of a man who was sick af with the flu and still gave us this performance.

Finally a reaction that doesn't pause every 10 seconds, but actually listens to the whole song and comment... just what I needeed :)

I am a 6'5", 270lb manly man... this version brought me to tears.

Imagine going to Conan and being witness to the single best live performance of the single best cover of any song, ever. Amazing.

Classically trained as a Cantor! Which is why he can add that growl/rasp but it is fully supported, you can literally hear the notes under that sound, it isn’t just a scream. He is one of the top male vocalists, he is just not that well known because people do not understand the importance of Disturbed as a band.

David Draiman...one of the best male vocalist's on the planet! Can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor to awesome rasp and grit and back again on a dime!! Amazing voice control and so soulful and powerful ! His range is also to die for! He's got it ALL !! Great reaction Pete!

Disturbed's version of this song is so unbelievably powerful - it's mind blowing how powerful it is honestly. When the rage builds and you feel it.. it's just WOW

Can you imagine being in the audience and hearing that live? You'd never forget that.

If the hair on your arms doesn't stand up and you don't get goosebumps, you are no longer alive. Great song and a great voice.

Thank you for not iinterupting the song every couple minutes. It's a beautiful song. I could listen to him sing forever. Awesome, powerful and beautiful voice. Thanks again.

the simon and garfunkel version was a warning to society and david said he sang this cover from a perspective of anger at society for failing to heed the warning from the original song... paul simon said he cried when he heard them sing this on conan then called david to tell him thanks and how much it moved him

Simon and Garfunkel from the ‘60’s - grew up with this song!!!!

I grew up hearing the Simon and Garfunkel version but never really paid attention to the lyrics, it was a bit of a jolly tinkling song. The first time I heard this version I got goosebumps and really paid attention! It's a beautiful version, passionate, strong and so heartfelt.. I've watched hundreds of reactions..I still get goosebumps every single time!

the second you showed the goosebumps, I knew you were one of us....those who can feel things that others sadly can't.

Not many listen to this song all the way through before giving their reactions- this was a treat. I've been binging on reaction videos of this band's performance of this and if you want another treat, watch the official video: the images used are phenomenal.

Thank you for not interrupting this song. You have a new subscriber now!

FYI. he had the flu that night.. and he was seated the whole time. Trained in his youth as a cantor. Through his career has trained on his fry with Melissa Cross. One of the best rock/metal vocalists of the last 20 years! Thanks for reacting.

I fell in love with him before I even SAW HIM!!! Incredible range with clarity and easy elevation - he is truly a MASTER of control!!!!!

Normal person: “Wow, David has such a beautiful voice.” *googles David Draiman* OOOOO WA AH AH AH

I think everyone who hears this reacts the same way! So incredibly powerful.

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

Oh, yes! Thank you for not interrupting while he was in this song! This music is so stellar, I get chills every time I hear this. You really should watch and listen to the official music video. It is such a masterpiece!

I am 64 and no song or voice has ever touched me like this.omg

I have been a huge Disturbed fan for years before they released this cover. We all knew what a great vocalist David was, but I was floored, as were you, when I heard this beautifully sung cover. To get a feel for why I was floored listen to the explicit lyric video of Down With the Sickness by Disturbed. You will not believe it is the same singer and band.

Glad I was alive to witness this, I thought nobody could touch my favourite song, I stand corrected 🙏

Thank you for not pausing the video to make comments. You’re the only reactor that I’ve watched who listened in it’s entirety. David Draiman is my new favorite vocalist! I’ve listened to this song dozens of times and get goosebumps each time!

I can’t believe that you hadn’t heard the original by Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe I’m just old. LOL. I love this version of the song. They were such a high pitched singer and he takes it to the dungeon. Hauntingly beautiful!!!

I grew up listening to and loving the S&G version, but I saw this the night it was broadcast and I got goosebumps and was almost in tears by the end of the performance. I've made it a personal mission to tell as many people as I can about this version of The Sound of Silence .This performance was nominated for a Grammy and I don't know how the lost.

More than just his voice, the craftsmanship is great. There's a lot of restraint. The way he says "songs", both here and in the studio version, is one of the purest, beautiful notes I've ever heard.

I know this is unbelievable, But the official video , is even better!! Aided by wonderful graphics. Superb, on superb!

David had a terrible cold that night but he insisted on going through with it. If you haven't seen the official video, treat yourself to gorgeous black and white images that go perfectly with the lyrics.

When I heard this song at the first time I was full with tears. Just because it was so brilliant and powerful ❤️

I love the original, but Disturbeds version gives me chills every time I hear it.

I can’t get enough of this song! Then I watched so many reactions focusing on the reactors face and you know the moment in which they got soul touched just like me. You would have to be soul dead not to feel it!

Love love love this song (hair standing on end all the time while listening) and love to see peoples' reaction to it!

David is a classically trained musician that chose to use his instrument in heavy metal. His inturpritation of the song is musical art at its finest.

Paul Simon said that this song belongs to them now. He added it to his playlist.

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 Disturbs 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, & I still get goosebumps, & I have heard this over at least a hundred times!!!

Watching you at the start showing your goosebumps... I said to myself "Oh, he has no idea what's coming!" It's such a visceral performance that the first time you hear it you have no way to prepare. All done live while sick. Phenomenal. Seeing you get so emotionally latched into it so quickly was wonderful.

Such a strong and powerful voice. This is a stunning version. I was around when it came out in the 60's

I see others have mentioned that he was sick that night. You have to watch the original video version.... he's so powerful. And with the vision of the video it is even more elevated

Maybe people will pay attention this time. They didn't pay last time

Paul Simon gave his blessing to this version. Paul and Art's version was a warning, Disturbed's version is the anger of a warning not heeded.

I really appreciated the fact that you didn't interrupt the song like so many others have when judging this song, Disturbed are the best band on the Planet, David Draiman is a god

There is a haunting beauty to davids voice when he wants there to be. This was so different from what he and his band usually do that he didn't even know if his band mates would be on board. Thankfully they were or we would have been deprived of this beautiful cover of an already deeply meaningful song.

On another reaction video someone who was there that night watching the Conan show said the audience was struck still mesmerized and when he stopped singing they did not stop clapping and cheering for well over 5 or 6 minutes they had to be calmed down. You should also watch the official video. The imagery is stunning.

what shocks most people is that he was fairly ill when he did this live ... he had a flu ! ... he still managed to pull it off .. the film clip "non live" version is stil my fav .... he reaches in so much deeper and uses his sublime control and articulation of voice to an extreme .... hes very special in the voice and control that he has and will be one of the names forever more along side only a hand full of others with such tallents

I’ve subbed because I loved your genuine, well thought out and informative reaction BUT also because you didn’t stop the song 20 times and destroy our listening experience. 💜🤘🏿💜

Scary talent...no effort whatsoever...a voice from the heavens.....❤️❤️❤️❤️

WOW.... the first word people say at the end of this song when they hear it for the first time... I only like and subscribe if I hear it and I have subbed to almost 99% of them lol... you were close (Woah) but close enough so I subbed... Great honest reaction. Great cover with a voice on loan from God... Disturbed has matured into what you will find is an exceptional group... enjoy as I enjoyed ...

Probably the absolute best version of this song ever done, freaking awesome job

His training as a cantor in Israel certainly shows through on this!

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.

i could listen to him singing this song over and over. and thanks bout time someone listened to a song all the way through and didnt pause. so we get to enjoy it all. thanks you

I'm 66 years old and grew up listening to mostly rock and absolutely love David Draiman's version of this song I had son that loved Disturbed I would listen with him I wish he could have lived to hear David sing this he would have loved it I lost him 9 years ago

It’s like the song was written for David ❤

He was actually sick during this performance... amazing skills

You have fantastic facial expressions! This song will do that to you! Great reaction!

Such a nice breath of fresh air. A reactor that allows the art and artist to really shine. I've seen way too many reactors who think the goal is to upstage the original artist. Almost every time if we viewers are watching a reaction to a singer... we already freaking know the brilliance that's there! We didn't come to see a 4th year violin student tell us what Heifitz did and didn't get right in one of his performances. (I'm not saying you're the equivalent of that 4th year violin student, but a LOT of reactors are.) If I'm sitting with a friend watching a beautiful sunset... the sunset IS even better if I know my friend is savoring it as much as I am. It's WONDERFUL to enjoy something together.... but if my friend starts giving me a breakdown analysis of the subtle shift in tone from reds to rose's to amber and the dynamic impact of a streak of dark clouds... well I'm probably going to tell her or him, "With all due respect... shut the f¥çk up! Your clumsy, pedantic breakdown is like someone who just came in from the barn with shite all over their boots and starts walking around on my cream colored floor to show me what contrast is all about." For students of music, whether amateur or professional, there is ABSOLUTELY the need to do a breakdown of what was so fantastic... but it should be done at the end, as you so rightly did. During the analysis, intersperse comments with a part of the video that you're referring to, no problem. Just not this p1$$1ng all over the art by constant interruptions the way almost every reactor does. The way you did it Peter was perfect! Just perfect! I have only one criticism, but it's not about you. Get a better mic or mixer, or both. Your loud notes when you were singing were way distorted & blown out. Your comments and timing of those comments were spot on, however.

Your’s is so far my favorite reaction & u gave respect, letting it play straight thru!!! The singing is so amazing, I wouldn’t b able to refrain stopping to comment… so thank u for that!!! His voice is like butter to my ears ( no pun ) & equally the lyrics, which I barely never noticed, takes you on a journey!!!! Kudos to Paul Simon 4 these amazing words… I cried the first time I heard this song. Blessing from the 🇺🇸 US

This is my favourite version. David sang this when he was sick and had to be carried off afterwards. Paul Simon was 23 when he wrote this song and it is considered a warning to mankind to listen to the pulse of what was ocurring worldwide. David's version is what will happen if we do not heed the original warning. The power and control of his voice comes from him training to be a cantor, and comes from a long line of cantors.

This Fellow is like NO OTHER! There is no criticism! How dear those who say anything other! AWESOME JUST AWESOME! Simon and Garfunkel should be sooooo proud of their “remake” of such a HREAT SONG I GREW UP TO

The Garfunkel version was for us school kids to dance to. This version is to listen to and absorb. Love it. Listened 100 times so far. Lol

Bravo! Glad this has finally made it down under!

Also please watch “the light” and “hold on to memories” great songs

Goosebumps within the 1st two lines...just wait

'The Light' by Disturbed is there normal sound but the official video will hammer your heart. The official video for 'The Sound of Silence' will hammer your soul. Give both a watch even if you don't do reactions.

Your reaction has been my favorite thus far. David doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves.

David was sick with the flu during this performance, and sitting if you noticed. Says something about his abilities.

Absolutely LOVE this version, gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it and also makes me so emotional ❤️❤️

He makes you feel the song.

SUBSCRIBED!! THANK YOU for not interrupting the performance for analytics, and respecting the performer. THAT is a true reaction video.

He was battling the flu in this performance.. he was also singing with a high temperature.

The best description of David's voice is that of an Angel and a Demon.

This mans version makes me FEEL so much emotion within myself!!! Gives me goosebumps!!!!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

Simon and Garfunkle wrote and performed the original ofbthisbin the 60’s. You might enjoy hearing how different it is from this version. This version is more fitting for the words, than the original S and G version. They sang it more as a light folk song feel. David’s voice is incredible and he is classically trained.

This is my favorite cover ever 🖤 They also do an amazing cover of Sting’s If I Ever Lose My Faith In You.

You, my friend, have a 100% of my respect for not stopping the song and actually Listening to the whole thing till the end keep it up love your work

He was actually sick during this performance. Still sounds great. You should react to their actual video. Love both videos.

This is without a doubt one if not the best live performance I've ever seen. It literally blows me away every time I watch and listen to it. The only other performance I've seen on this level was the live version of Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers singing "Unchained Melody". It is worth searching, and he has a pink suit on if that helps your search.

Just so you know. David Draiman was formally trained as a Cantor (Jewish prayer leader, they sing prayers) throughout his elementary and high school years. He attended 5 different Semite boarding schools, three of which he was Expelled from.

I love the zero interruptions and just watching you react… epic… Thank you!🙏🏼💕

Just thought I would share that when David sang this on Conan he had the flu and a cold yet still saying it beautifully

Very good reaction indeed, I've only recently found this cover myself.. I prefer this to the original version..

My grandmother passed at 95 but she loved disturbed.. nana miss & love you.. I played this at her funeral

I really like the way u critiqued . You did stop the performance every 2 seconds. You actually listened to the entire song to understand its full impact. EXCELLENT.

I tear up every time I watch it, so powerful and emotional and bravo to u for playing it straight through without pausing it👏👏👏

One of the few interviewers that let it run through through to end before reacting. Awesome.

David was deathly ill withe flu when he performed this ,. He is incredible.

I heard somewhere, and I'm not sure how true this is, that Paul Simon heard this version and liked it so much that he essentially said "it's your song now"

You felt it right away. Same as me. But I have been listening to Disturbed for 2 decades.

I can actually see the adrenaline rush you gained from hearing that 😂

Thanks very much for a great reaction! I enjoyed it! :)

I have watched quite of few of these Vocal Coach Reaction videos. You can see the swarm of emotions flow over all of them. This remake triggers every human emotion. Thank you for telling the story again.

If you think the live version is wow, you should watch the official video. You will really get goosebumps.

I had the extreme pleasure of seeing them live a few years ago. Definitely one of the best concerts I have ever been to!

Stunning! Thank you for reacting to this song. Since you said you haven't heard The Sound of Silence before, I highly recommend watching the original by Simon and Garfunkel. This will further illustrate the brilliance of David Draiman's rendition of this classic.