Help me I’m addicted to watching reactions to this song. I’ve probably watched 100 reactions and the great part is I haven’t heard one person who disliked it but even better every couple videos someone points out something I missed.

@GlassesKingdom

2 жыл бұрын

its really great and is worth the addiction

@user-bb5tc9bj8s

4 ай бұрын

Me too....can't get enough of this version!

@evapellman3840

3 ай бұрын

Feel your pain my friend, feel your pain! 😂

@lesabentley3059

3 ай бұрын

I know exactly how you feel! I cannot get enough!!

@julierobins7699

3 ай бұрын

I think I passed 100 a long time ago! I also feel your pain. I love it.

Saw this someplace else on YT. God: "Do you want to sound like an angel or a demon when you sing?" David: "Yes please"

Spot on! You don't hear this...you feel it. It touches your soul. His voice...the words...it penetrates you.

You nailed it - he is interpreting the lyrics with the anger they deserve. Great reaction.

@Orbitalmercury

Жыл бұрын

And the desperation he's feeling that very few have changed and taken notice

...I will be 62 in Aug. I have been listening to this song since my early teens...until Disturbed cover...I had Never really Heard the Words...It was never as PROPHETIC as it is Now...I could loop this All Day

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

I agree about listening to this song by disturbed on repeat, you don’t look 62 tho , maybe you are 42 lol 😆

They got a Grammy for this performance.

@tinydancer36

Жыл бұрын

They got a Grammy nomination.

An anthem for today's world. Listen to it using the filter of these interpretations: Darkness = Oppression. Silence = Apathy. Music = Action for Justice. Seeds = Ideas for change. Neon = artificial. Subway walls = The worker class. Tenement Halls = The poor. Disturbed's interpretation is absolutely the perfect arrangement to feature the message of the song. And silence is deafening to the ears. After Katrina, parts of New Orleans were so silent that it actually hurt a person's ears. No dogs, no air conditioner white noise, no running cars, no tv or radio blaring, no music, no noise at all. A very physically painful experience.

@lesaahrenstein6360

3 жыл бұрын

I love what you wrote. I would not be able to come up with something so Well thought out Descriptive and intelligent. I just think it's beautiful what you wrote

@chandarussell

Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head. Your comment is as moving as the song.

@verapena9465

3 ай бұрын

Amen

David Draiman is musically trained. In an interview he explained that he went into a booth and recorded the lyrics for this video for 3 hours, doing different things with it. Then this masterpiece was created. Is a thing of beauty.

@AD-53

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is a classically trained cantor light and dark Amazing

I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel sing this song. I loved the words, but never liked the song. I felt that the words were powerful, but they were delivered to us in a very passive way. It felt very wrong to me. This was an angry song, why were they so gentle about it?!?! When I found this cover about 6 months ago, I fell in love with the song in its entirety. David gave this song exactly what it needed...RAGE! "Damnit people, you didn't listen to S&G when they warned you. Now I'm pissed and I'm going to MAKE you listen."

@GraphicallySpeakingMimi

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@shilohivy4590

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100 percent

@kree8100

3 жыл бұрын

Same goes

@ribeastie6479

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!! I never really liked the S&G version but this version makes you listen to the words! It was so moving that I listened to the song for days, and started listening to their other songs. I never realized how great a songwriter Paul Simon is until now. To write a song decade's ago that still rings true today is amazing! I can't really fault the way S&G sang it back then because they were hippies and were into peace symbols and flower children. David's rendition is perfect for today and it's amazing how many generations of people are enjoying it! 20 to 90 year olds. He has an incredible voice and I wish he would do more ballads (for lack of a better word).

@adomingues00

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my feelings.

An old man once told me a story of his father. His father was a German pilot in WWI. He had been struck in the engine earlier in the day on the 24th of December 1914. He never made it across the lines, and planted his "Crate" in no-man's land. By the time he had his wits about him and was ready to make a run for it, the guns on the front fell silent. Deafening silence. Finally pierced by a single man in song.

When I first heard Simon and Garfunkel’s version, I was still in high school and the song made us feel like it was a warning about previous generations, we vowed not to be like that, we knew we wouldn’t be the same and that things would change. Here it is now and we’re the previous generation, nothing has changed and David Draiman is using the words of what was an anthem to scold us angrily and to warn us again. I doubt we’ll listen this time either.

@nessienessie8798

9 ай бұрын

David’s is to show the consequences of not listening to the original warning.

Paul Simon wanted to meet David and when he did, he said to him: "This is your song now." Don't miss the live performance on the Conan show. It's nice to see the orchestra. And no, no auto tune was used even though David had a terrible cold that night.

This song never gets old. The live version from the Conan show with a small orchestra as accompaniment is epic too - well worth checking out.

@DanielRobertKane

2 жыл бұрын

Best version I've seen on conan. The Myles Kennedy one Is good too. But diff

@randallmarsh1187

Жыл бұрын

@@DanielRobertKane To me the Miles version puts it right back to S & G's version. The harmonizing takes away much of the passion of the song!

@patriciarobledo3954

Жыл бұрын

And considering he was quite ill at the time makes it even more impressive.

Greatest cover Ever!

@Babewatcherbob

3 жыл бұрын

Its a toss up for me between this cover and Floor Jansens “Oblivion”

@vorsutus753

3 жыл бұрын

You get a like even though your a Texans fan. Titan up! 😀🍻 Edit: another amazing cover by them that sounds more like their normal sound is land of confusion.

Thanks for this reaction. Every time I am in KZread, I never fail to look for more reactions to this wonderful song. Thank You, my friend!!

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure always

@nessienessie8798

9 ай бұрын

So do I ❤

Disturbed's Hold On To Memories is a really good one also.

David Draiman...a voice to die for! A powerful yet soulful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to rasp/distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime. He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before.....just hauntingly beautiful and pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent and obvious training to deliver what he does!! Can sing like an angel or the devil ! Loved your reaction and your take on David's performance. Try "Deceiver", "The Night", "Indestructible", "The Light", "Violence Fetish" and "Enough" by Disturbed too. They are a bit "heavier" Glasses Kingdom, lolol...but maybe you will like them too. If you want more ballads for Disturbed....let us know!

Great reaction! If you enjoyed the studio version, I would very much like to hear your reaction to their live performance on Conan. Despite being ill that day, David Draiman delivered a performance for the ages, complete with an orchestra. Paul Simon reached out to the group after the performance to congratulate them as he posted it on his social media, calling it the best cover of any of his songs ever. Conan celebrated the performance last year as it became the first video from his show to hit 100 million views. Keep up the great work!

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

Your request will be granted shortly, thank you for participating

@robinjohnson9163

3 жыл бұрын

@@GlassesKingdom Can not wait to see your reaction...the live one is EPIC, I subscribed to see it soon...

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

@@robinjohnson9163 it’s already done ✔️ as soon as I was told there was a live version I couldn’t wait so the following day I did just that so it’s waiting for you l😆 thank you for subscribing

@jeannie3631

2 жыл бұрын

I love that the writers acknowledged and understood the power and how the song conveyed what they wanted to convey decades ago. I love that time moves forward and allows the artists to say 'what the fuck why not' and just DO IT. can't love this enough and you go play that axe babe! Hey at least say hi lol

LMAO...The eyes widen, just seconds into the song, then the smiles creeps across the lips a few seconds later, hooked...20 secs into song....it a powerful song, extremely well done.

You won my heart when you said: 'I was just about to sing, but then I remembered that I can't sing .' 😂👌me too, man.. me too! And you playing the guitar at the end was so nice! This is my favorite reaction so far!

I just love this version of the song. It adds gravitas to message. David has such a powerful voice. Love your appreciation of it as well. Still here for the reggae though.😘

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

lol , ok i will give you lots of reggae

Must say that getting the reaction to this song from a producer/musician was the best I’ve seen here…you gave insight on the visuals I’d never thought of…thank you for doing this…this song’s message is much more needed today than before…god bless.

I’ve seen many reactions to this beautiful cover, yours is really extraordinary and brilliant 👏👏

@GlassesKingdom

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I'm thrilled to hear that

It's absolutely spiritual!

@juliechurley2716

3 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely!

Great review. The lyrics, written by Paul Simon, during the 1960"s assassination era. Were coloring the pain our Nation felt. Black, White, and head bowed Silence. Paul Simon is a lyrical genius and Disturbed updating to a new time and meaning, is also genius. It's spiritually assaulting and emotionally tearing music! Well done!

Simon and Garfunkel warned of it on their song a long time ago. David is now emphasizing on it with a bang!!!!! We should listen to it.

Flawless victory! I love Disturbed.

I'm right there too. I love watching 1st reactions of Disturbed's Sound of Silence. It's so interesting. Of course all have loved it because they're fantastic!!

I loved your passion and interpretation sir! Draiman is an awesome, classically trained vocalist. "...And the people bowed and prayed"... 🙏✌

When he recorded the tracks he wasn't even scheduled to sing that day but got asked to lay his vocals. When he heard it all mixed he couldn't even look at his band members or anyone as he was tearing up and didnt want his friends to see him that emotional. Says something if a singer that good could make himself cry listening to his song.

Davids heavenly voice took this song to the cosmos

Best vocals ever! Love David. This interpretation of this classic is perfection! I still get chills and goosebumps and I’ve heard this version 100+ times! Check out his live version on Conan and know he was very sick at the time of this performance.

oh my! ive watched so many reactions of others and you are the only one so far that understood the silence in the begining

In 1954. in the summer. The city had a polio epidemic. It was a summer of silence. Deafening silence. Yes, I was 6 years of age. We were a young neighborhood with 6 schools in walking distance. No childhood play, no childhood sounds. This takes me back to that summer.

David Draiman was trained in classical opera singing,he was trained as a cantor who sings liturgical music and leads prayer in a synagogue, taking his classical vocal training mixing it with his aggressive rock style of singing, truely one of a kind voice

I watch for this every time I watch a new-to-me reaction - about 1 or 2 bars in, the reactors eyes open wide. No one expects this from a metal singer. It's just wonderful.

You’re right. He has intense eyes❣️

I never get tired of watching this song or reactions to it. Every single time the final verse starts, all the muscles in my core and jaw clench. My heart hurts when the drums boom. Honestly I would have the same (literally) visceral feelings just watching it all, but especially David's face, with the sound turned completely off. Very nice reaction/interpretation. Check out Wooden Ships by Crosby Stills and Nash. OMG David would crush that into the ground too!

I was born in 1963. I only knew Simon and Garfunkles version. Like the tune! But this... this verson... omg I never knew the lyrics OR FELT them like this. BEST version EVER. Thank you Disturbed for bringing this song to LIFE. LIFE. LIFE!!! I cried,felt the pain. FELT the pain. SO greatful for this. I had my 86 year old mother listen to this and she watched this video every day until the cancer took her at 89. I'd come home from work and she would be intently watching this very loudly. I just rocked with her because... well just because. I think this song brings forward regret mixed with asking for forgiveness at the same time. The silence is deafening and it's time to finally speak. Whether you speak with physical words or the feelings you wish to convey... my mom telling me she is asking for forgiveness for me to give her (I'm still stuggling) and yet I cried so hard the first time I heard this because I, like my mother, is me asking forgiveness to my own daugther in which I was a crap mother like mine was. I cry because I want her to hear my words and listen, I want her to take my arms so I might reach her. That's what my dying mother was saying to me... The circle. I didn't listen to her (guilt) and my daughter doesn't listen to me. This is truly a DEEEEEE:P song. Sorry I rambled there but I loved your comments on this song and you inspired me to open up to it. Great song indeed.

@jeannie3631

2 жыл бұрын

Silence like a cancer grows.... oh my gawd...

Yes def the loudest silence is that of partners both being silent the silence speaks volumes....this is a dark version of this song yet it feels calming and the dark clouds feel like serenity to me...I really really loved this version of the song and if u chose it or it was recommended or requested it was indeed a great choice for a reaction especially for someone like u...I’m certain the clouds told a story to you 💯💯...thank u for this 🙌

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

i choose this one... love it

@sfrose3258

3 жыл бұрын

Somehow I’m not surprised...I know I say it often but this really might be my favorite 🙌🙌💯💯🆙🆙🆙great great choice mi Rasta

Your review was very detailed and had more interesting aspects, some of which I thought of myself and others didn't. You made a lot of good points. Your "intro and outro" words made me think of how I speak when I talk to others. Thank you for doing this reaction video. I am 78 and I thought it was a super video and have watched it probably 50 times by now.

What I love most is the way the song just keeps building and building never giving you a chance to catch breath. Touches the soul with the anger it needs.

Yes, David Draiman is one of a kind! Silence is also a sound.

Disturbed has amazing vocals and musical talent. Try listening to Down With the Sickness, The Light, A Reason to Fight, Through the Fire, and Hold on to Memories. They also perform an amazing version of Sting's If I Ever Lose my Faith in You.

Great review of the song and I love your interpretation. How he sung it is meant to portray the message that is written.

An original by Disturbed that is a beautiful song what gives you hope is "Hold on to Memories. I prefer the official live video, but both are great and something they do at every concert and their fans love it. David is ranked in the top 100 vocalist of all time.

I love love love your reaction this song took my breath away first time I heard it I couldn't quit playing it it just does something to you I apologize for no punctuation just throw some in where you think they need to be LOL you were actually very complimentary of the song and of the singer. I listen to these reaction people and they want a critique and down size you're a beautiful person for the comments you made. And I agree, why hadn't I heard this sooner. Have a blessed night.

The singer actually belted that out in one day and was high on marijuana and didn't know he wasn't doing lyrics that day.....that's real emotion...I'm sure they thought about the video...but the lyrics were recorded in 2 or 3 takes.....at least David Draimon said so himself

You loved this so much, but I checked and couldn't find you checking any other songs. That's a shame, they're fabulous. If you just can't handle heavy metal, listen to The Light or A Reason To Fight. I'm a 70 y o grandma and I love all of their music, heavy metal included. The band is composed of marvelous musicians, the perfect blend with David's beautiful voice. Listen to the words of their songs, which can actually be heard and understand. As you can tell, I am a huge fan. The band has helped so many people struggling with addiction and depression. They care. Beautiful human beings, fabulous musicians. As someone who has struggled with deep depression, I can say they recently saved me.

Ich weiß nicht, wie oft ich diese Interpretation Video sowohl den Liveauftritt bei Conan schon gesehen habe. ich bin immer wieder begeistert und bewegt. Ich danke ganz herzlich für diese wundervolle Erläuterung. Es ist eine der wenigen Reaktion, die auch auf das Lied eingehen und die Darbietung ehren. Danke dafür. David Draiman ist ein wunderbarer Sänger und die Band Disturbed macht nicht nur Metal Musik, sondern auch viel eindringliche, nachdenkliche und bewegende Lieder. (The Light, Holding On To Memories, A Reason to Figth) Aber dieses Cover ist einfach der Hammer - Simon von Simon & Garfunkel liebt dieses Cover und meint, diese Darbietung hat gebracht, was sie vor 50 Jahren sagen wollten. Danke

You are the first reactor to this song that has understood that silence has a sound. Bravo. You’re also one of the few that understand the increasing anger that David displays as the song progresses. Thank you.

I like the Conan rendition as well, but the video on this one gets me every time. Notice the end of the video. Music sheets on one side and the boat full of instruments going to join them. Without each other you have silence. Such a powerful song and David is such a powerful singer. Classically trained, beautiful voice. Listen to some of his metal too, like Down with the Sickness, different side of David and his group (the guy with the guitar and the guy with the big drum) but just as wonderful as they are in this song.

This may well be the best cover ever! Really amazing!

That would be the best reaction cobber.. brilliant

Soul shattering and yet gives you hope.

Listen to the words... God is sending to ALL of us a very Powerful Warning... Fools..SAY I ....You do not know...Hear my words that I may teach you,,,Take my arms that I may reach you,,,And Gods Anger..And the People bowed & Prayed..To The Neon Gods THEY MADE...................BEAUTIFUL SONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You did nail the meaning the neon light was television but it now it still means social media after all these years..

His voice is soothing. He would make an excellent country singer

When this song first came out by Simon and Garfunkel . They wrote it as a warning about how things have come with TV and music. People didn't take the warning and David draimen sang it in anger that people didn't take that warning and see what's going on now.

To add to other comments you may learn more about the meaning of this song by listening to Simon and Garfunkel’s version of this song (as Simon wrote it) and then listen again to this. As many have said the original was a warning. This version shows the result of ignoring that warning. Little did Simon know how prophetic his song would become in today’s world of technology.

Love this verson. This is now my favourite. He sing with so much feelings. Great choice GlassesKingdom.

I've watched reactions from a lot of different people and I never get tired of this version of Sound of Silence. It IS magnificent! I also wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction... you had me at "sshhhh". I found myself smiling through most of it. Good job!

Great reaction. To me Simon and Garfunkel the original writers and performers were telling us back in the 60’s when I first heard the song to get our shit together or the future won’t be pretty and this version is saying oh well the shit has now hit the fan!!!!! Just saying.

Yeah...David was really able to capture the lyrics..... That was almost more important than his amazing voice.

Awesome review, thank you. This song as done by Draiman always brings tears to my eyes.

Oh wow his so amazing talented singer, that was so nice. Amazing reaction sir. JhenV

This song was famous 50 years ago, by Simon and Garfunkel. Paul Simon wrote it. I believe David Draiman and Disturbed wanted to respect the original song as well as put their own spin on it. The writer approved of this version.

🎉The best reaction I've seen and heard 'till now Excellent!!

In all fairness the song was written and originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel in the 60s. I grew up with them but OMG does David kill it here. He is an incredible vocalist who wanted to give the song it's proper justice and I believe Paul Simon said he certainly did.

Love your interpretation! And I know exactly what you mean about “silence”. Sometimes, silence can be deafening. This is the most beautiful, powerful cover I’ve ever heard. I cried the first time I heard it. I was speechless.

@GlassesKingdom

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@deborahjeanne2141

2 жыл бұрын

@@GlassesKingdom I watched this again, and your interpretation gives me chills. It truly is a perfect song. Everything you said is exactly how I feel inside. I can’t remember when a song has moved me so much.

Oh gosh me too... I love watching them be awed

When this song came out in 1964 written by Paul Simon, that's all he had was a acoustic guitar, and I have loved it ever since ,but this remake brings it to a whole new generation and it is great!!!!

I watched this reaction strictly because I love when I get the reaction you just gave. For that reason. I'm now a follower. Fantastic and on the money reaction 👌 thank you 😊

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure always

Wow, your words description was on point from the music sound & meaning to the video images. It’s too bad people have a lot to say & yet they keep silent when they are too afraid to defend themselves & other people around them. Every time I listen to this music it doesn’t take me long to get goosebumps. I loved your reaction❗️

Excellent reaction! I loved hearing your view!

I've stumbled upon your channel. Didn't expect to learn a lot from you just by analyzing the song.. And the way you explained the presentation at the end, as a musician myself, that is one of the most beautiful tips someone has given..

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

I’m really happy I was helpful, I normally enjoy passing on any knowledge I have to whomever it will benefit. Blessings my friend

Paul Simon heard David draimen sing sound of silence. It brought tears to his eyes and he said David was meant to sing that song. If you look up sound of silence in Wikipedia you'll see Paul Simons explanation of the opening line. Anton Chekhov says the role of the artist is to ask questions not to answer them. So regardless of What Paul says is the meaning of the opening line The true meaning is that which is true to the listener. David was raised as an orthodox Jew and went to school to become a cantor. A canta sings back everything the rabbi has just red from the torah. Cantors have very deep Melodic voices and can sustain low notes for a period of time. Their cover of Strong's If I ever lose my faith in you Is really good

Every time I hear it... It's been many times... I'm hit every time

I really, really, really, really, really, reeeaaaallllyyy, really, really loved this reaction. I’ve always loved Disturbed and this song is so different from their normal music. Anyway ty ty ty…great reaction! React to Disturbed or anything else…we will watch it! ❤️

Just a masterpiece. Cried like a baby.

I've lost count of how many times I've watched reactions and this is one of the best reactions I've seen period but especially from a musician or expert. I'm so happy he took the time to know the lyrics before hand. This was great, definitely subscribing

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I appreciate your participation and good thoughts

S&G did a good job on the lyrics, but Dosturbed to the level oh Holy Crap!!! David's voice makes it perfect! It starts calm and gets angrier and angrier, the way it should have been done back in 64...KUDOS TO DISTURBED FOR MAKING A PERFECT COVER OF THIS SONG!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

First time watching one of your videos and I must say I loved it! I thoroughly enjoyed to your interpretation and breakdown. It is always refreshing to hear someone who really gets the importance of music.

Thank you for that. Your appreciation of this song, and all music, is wonderful.

Can I just say that I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, loved your review of this out of this world version of The Sound Of Silence.

The sound of silence is an emotion. It's a space there are no words for.

You totally get it. Sound of Silence for me is laying on a table getting radiation treatments 😢 being alone in the dark. This song was in my head during the stab of light 😢

Super good reaction really enjoyed it, thank you Sir.

This is my first time checking you out and your comments are right on point. This is the best cover I’ve ever heard. It’s truly beautiful!

The live version at conan is great too

@GlassesKingdom

3 жыл бұрын

yes it is

This song was originally written by Art Garfunal and Paul Simon back in the late 60's or early 70's.

Your review was SPLENDID! Brava Brava BRAVA! IM A Subscriber to you! David Draimen FOREVER!!!!!....your brilliant 👏!!!

@GlassesKingdom

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Love the remake WOW

Thanks for your reaction. You made me laugh quite a lot just by your reactions and your stares. Loved your guitar bit at the end of the song. Great video.

Beautiful acoustic guitar playing, my dear... 😘

He's voice, wow! Try more disturbed please 😁🤘

Great reaction/interpretation. Rock on...

Listen to LIVE on Conan Its worth it just.to see the strings, trumpets, violins, etc Absolutely one of best covers ever done by anyone!!!!!

The original song is from 1964. I love both versions.

Another song of theirs you may enjoy is "Reason to Fight". It's very different from Disturbed's regular offerings, but has great meaning behind it. Thank you for this reaction video.