I love the quiet intensity of the way Garfunkel sings….legend

Simon an incredible song writer, Garfunkul with the voice of an angel. Together the most amazing harmony.

You need to watch their original version. I love that the young generation is moved by the original song.

They spoke to any entire generation and are New Yorkers through and through.

This is the original and best. Disturbed uses auto tune. These guys hear are raw and fabulous...and live in front of 60k fans!

this is and will be forever music....and these special...LIVE with great spectators

This was their reunion after 30 years apart, so it doesn’t compare to their studio version, where the harmonies were perfection. Please listen to the studio version, you won’t be disappointed!

You should see them singing it in their prime. Even better.

You young people have missed so much good music that we experienced in the 60s and 70s. So good though that you can go into the back catalogues and enjoy this music as we did and still do. Simon and Garfunkle the masters of two part harmony and beautiful songs. Hope you react to some more!

nothing beats this. but know this: here, they are covering themselves because their own original was 1964 (!!!), fourtyfive years BEFORE this one 2009, and it was different. but you did choose the best version, anyway. you should definitely look up BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER from the same concert.

And God said, "let there be 2-part harmony" and behold, there was Simon and Garfunkel.

"The words of the prophets Are written on the subway walls And tenement halls And whisper'd in the sounds of silence" Damn....

This performance of their 1964 song was bone-chilling to me. To hear how the old harmonies changed and deepened as their voices aged but were no less effecting--even more so. Brilliant performance. I agree with you Xavier. Brilliant harmonies. Brilliant performance.

Gonna be honest, their voices here are not aged, they're weathered. Just adding to the emotion and chilling sorrowful feeling of the song even more. Still sound amazing.

My grandad Mike loved Simon & Garfunkel, they were one of his favourite bands! He died 3 years ago and this song brings back memories of when he was still with us! You will be missed but never forgotten Grandad Mike, rest in peace and PEACE AND LOVE!!!☮️♥️

Paul Simon wrote this song when he was 17 years old

Those voices belong together. I'm glad i was alive to hear it.

Always great to see the younger generation appreciating the things that came before them. To be fair, this song was also before my time - I didn't discover it until adulthood myself, but Art Garfunkel has the voice of an absolute Angel. Paul Simon was the bigger star, but goodness, could Art Garfunkel sing.

wow, This is decades after their original recording of the song, but the magic is still here. Beautiful. Garfunkel's delicate, ethereal tone with Simon's bit more solid sound just still expresses Simon's song better than anyone else can do, no matter how strikingly powerful Disturbed's take on it is. And I like disturbed's version very much, but this one by the original artists takes the prize.

Unbelievably talented men. I'm so blessed to be alive to be able to enjoy their music.

AG!!! He sings like an angel

Paul Simon went to become one of American's greatest and original songwriters. Simon first met Garfunkel at school in Queens, New York when they were both 10 years old.

man I miss the music from back then. When the words were so powerful it brought tears to your eyes.

The song is so good that almost any cover sounds amazing. But the simple fact is that no other artist can reproduce the simple sound of Simon and Garfunkel.

Have loved this song all my life and will right to the end Paul Simon is the greatest song writer of all-time

Paul Simon is one of the greatest storytellers of my generation. You add Garfunkel's voice, and it was magic! Their performance now is just as powerful as it was in my day. Your reaction was great! I really appreciated a new generation's take on the music that shaped our lives! Thank you!

Doesn’t get better than that.....except the Central Park version when they were young.

You should hear the original studio version done back in the 70s! They were in their early twenties then and the harmony is Pitch Perfect!

Listen to "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". 1971 Song and album of the year.

These two have SO many songs. Listen to more.

This is not the original. This is the original artists doing it 40 years later.

Thank you for listening to the OGs. I love all the covers, but Simon and Garfunkel have had a special place in my heart since I was a kid. Seeing them live was a highlight of my life. ❤

The Boxer, Cecilia, Hazy Shade of Winter to name a few. The choices of great songs is endless from them.

Paul Simon: one of the best folk songwriters of all time. And their sound was close enough to rock that it had an edge to it without saturated guitars or thundering drum beats. Those guys were brilliant. Never seen this performance of it, but glad I did. Thank you for posting this.

Nothing beats the original for me

They were named “ Poet Laureates” of that time. They wrote some great songs others cover still . I’m elated you “got it”. To understand songs from this era in the U.S so many movements were going on simultaneously and it’s all recorded in our songs. There was a great deal going on all over ver the world . It was tumultuous and we young people used music to express our desires for change which spurred our actions . How we felt , what we needed those in power to know and what our dreams were . It was an important time in history and we are seeing it again .

and this is them singing at like 60 something years old ... still got it!

1 million, yes 1 million people poured into Central Park in New York to hear them in concert, I have read testimonials from people who were there that when they started that song you could not hear a pin drop such was the power of their performance

I know they were not thinking of this when Simon wrote this song, but to me, when he says "people talking without speaking, people hearing without listening" I think of texting, IM. email.

this song is even more relevant today.

If you ever want to check out more from these two look for their other songs like, "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "The Boxer", "I Am A Rock", "Mrs. Robinson", and others.

Xavier, you mentioned their beautiful harmonies. That's one thing Simon and Garfunkel are known for.

You should listen to it again but listen to it when they are younger. All there songs where wonderful. Paul Simon is such a good song writer.

Simon and Garfunkel wrote and sang some of the best music in the 60's and 70's.. way ahead of their time. I rank them up there with Lennon and McCartney for song writing and singing.

I agree, nothing like the original, amazing song and performance.

You *still* have *not* heard the original!!! The studio version from the 1960s is beyond moving. They changed this one up to offer something different for the long-time fans, but it doesn't do them justice for a first-time listener. Please react to that version ❤️

No one even comes close to them no cover in history No certainly not that Danny Boy cover by disturbed 🤣🤣🤣

If you liked this, maybe you should check out Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Simon & Garfunkel were the originators of this song, back in the mid 60's. It was even better on the album; I believe "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was the album with a song of the same name on it.

Now, that's how it's done!!!!

makes'me cry ..😢

Watch more songs by them . They did a lot of great songs .. I like the mouth open response to them ..👍👍👍👍

In 1965 I heard this song for the first time. I was a Simon and Garfunkel fan from then on. The beauty of their harmonies and the lyrics of their songs were truly wonderful.

Nothing like the original. No angry tones just gut feeling

They always did write very beautiful songs.

It doesn’t get better than the original. It just doesn’t.

This is from the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance. Years and years after they first recorded/released this song. They sound this good well after their prime. Best harmonies ever.

Dark but beautiful!

YOU NEED SOME MORE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL XAVIER??? LOL :) BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, THE BOXER, MRS. ROBINSON

Golden!! This is TIMELESS!!!

It gives you the CHILLS,

Disturbed's cover is good but this is the the way I prefer it it and it is how I heard it most of my life.

Simon's old friend was his guitar...

Your insight makes me smile :) Peace!

The original version was a warning, the remake was A cry for redemption.

56 years later and they still sound just as awesome......

You should listen to their "Live from Central Park" album. Such a beautiful album.

I humbly suggest that you seek out their song "American Tune" from their concert in Central Park. You will like the harmonies and the message. And everyone is right about "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Take a few minutes and feel your brain sparkle.

This is one of my favorite all-time songs and I'm old enough to remember when it was new. I would love to see your reaction to The Boxer and Bridge Over Troubled Water. In most cases I prefer the studio version but I was amazed at how good this version was and I have seen the concert they did in Central Park in about 1984 which is also great. It's too bad they couldn't get along and stay together because they put out some incredible music.

They own it!!

If you like Simon and Garfunkel, you should check out some of Paul Simon's later solo stuff - specifically, some stuff from the 'Graceland' album he made in the '80's, which is legendary. I'd specifically recommend 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes', 'You Can Call Me Al', and 'I Know What I Know'.

should have heard them 30 years before this event. They turned out a lot of great music.

this song and Bright eyes (also from them) always brings a string on my body to resonate with it and makes me really teary

I am into music like for over 30 years now. When I talk to younger generations I get a lot of words like: "you are old! you don't know nothing about music! you should stop listening ot this old crap. check out the new music!!!" ... then they play to me three songs which are in their eyes/ears "amazing tunes! and have more amazing lyrics" ... I hate it when I have to tell them that I know these songs and that those "cool and amazing" songs are only covers! This "Disturbed"-Song, Madonna's "American Pie" or even Metallica's "Stone Cold Crazy" or "Whisky In The Jar". There is actually a very long list of songs that are like 30-50 years old or even older! Everyone know these songs, but know believes that this are only covers! But to be fair: There are a lot of very good covers out there which I like as well... because I am into music and a fan of music! :-)

I love youre checking this out! In the 60s-70s music was about reaching people. Yes like both versions! Music as it hit late 90s- 2000s becane edgy.

You should watch Paul Simon song this at Ground Zero on the anniversary of 9/11. Chilling.

Isn’t amazing how some performers, their performances gain more emotional impact as they get older?

The disturbed cover was the only cover that Paul Simon not only liked but shared on his social media. He said that the lead singer for disturbed was born to sing it that way. And that the original version was a warning and the disturbed version was a rage at a warning unheeded. I am so glad that you enjoyed both versions, but I am especially glad that you liked this one better. That is just awesome! 💙💙💙

Agree... Should start from original. How the public first received it... Then first live version. Then newer ones. Like folks said, this is decades after the original release... Research recommended... Keep up the good work

You should give a listen to the studio version that was released in '64. This live version is arguably better, but keep in mind most of us only had the '64 version to listen to until they got back together to do it live. Definitely worth a listen.

Both versions are remarkable! Different deliveries i agree

This is ART that upon contact changes you life.

The Greatest Hits Album ( 1972 ) are the absolute best versions of 14 of their very best, sends chills.

Have a million fans there.

Simon and Garfunkel are my favorites. Sound of Silence, the Boxer and I am a Rock are my all time favorite songs. I cant listen to Disturbed's cover again, it was like my best friend had died. Not that they did a bad job or just didn't feel alive anymore.

It’s two people. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel=Simon and Garfunkel.

The Whispers And the beat goes on & ABBA Dancing Queen & song from the Bee Gees

Listen to Paul Simon solo 50 ways to leave your lover. Simin’s father was a US Senator..

...And this is live! No studio tricks, autotune, or engineering magic!

Xavier, you made my day. Thank you.

this gives me goosebumps 💙💙

They’re the original singers. But, if you want to hear the actual original, you have to look for Simon and Garfunkel’s version from the 1960’s (forgot what the actual year was - mid 60’s, I think). That’s their best to me. But then, the 60’s version is the one I heard first years ago. I think it all depends upon which version you heard first.

You have now heard greatness. You now have something to judge all other songs against. This will make you a better reactor.

They still got it - but they made my teenage years in the 70's - slow dancing and girls. Those were the days.

just....beautiful

dude, my man, remember this song out in 1964-65. they were like in their early-mid-twenties, so they are well in their 60s in this version. so the album version is better. listen to Boxer and bridge over over trouble water. Paul Simon does duet of Homeward Bound with Willie Nelson, it is amazing cross-culture performance, folk and country. hear it and you will get it.

One of the best reaction videos on KZfaq

Nothing can compare to the original!

Yes, I agree that you need to look up video of Simon & Garfunkel at their concert in Central Park, NY.

I've not heard them sing this at the age they are now before - Their ages have finally caught up with their wisdom, I can say that! :D