To be in the audience that night, what a god damn performance. David and Disturbed are easily on Metal Mount Olympus as Rock Gods. Some of the best to ever do it

This song has always given me the chills but this version right here brings me to tears with Disturbed vocal range and sheer power. When he lets that power loose, I simply lose it. It's my new favourite cover. 100%.

Pretty sure this is the performance Paul Simon commented on - "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I’d seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." I'd say that's a pretty amazing compliment from the original writer, who is himself is an American legend.

Tidbit: he is sitting on the stool because he was too sick to stand... Still sounded incredible!

@sammyp4216

2 жыл бұрын

yeah just wanted to see if anyone commented on him being sick at the time. He had the flu and they tried to talk them into lip syncing with it and he said no, my fans will see me do it live good or bad and ended up being the best version that was recorded they did!

@NathanCline12-21

2 жыл бұрын

Reminded me of the Freinds episode that Pheobe got sick and preferred her singing voice when sick

@Hiruzen33

2 жыл бұрын

Guess he really was down with the sickness

@robinsaylor251

2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe he was sick ! Didn't sound like it...amazing

@ellienesmith4016

2 жыл бұрын

I do not believe he was sitting. I saw this on Conan...

Paul Simon heard it, and said "It's their song now"

What is even more impressive is that he sang this with a pretty severe head cold. He’s is a consummate professional to pull this off with this level of skill.

@AdeptusCaeiusIII

2 жыл бұрын

It's unfortunate the Conan producers decided to ruin the genuine skill of the song with that touch of autotune they did for him. I'd rather an imperfect but genuine performance with one or two wrong notes than a perfect song with the soul stripped out. Thankfully, David has performed this song many times, and he does such a great job in venues that respect his desire to avoid autotune.

@brucedickinson12

2 жыл бұрын

really never heard that

@jasdeepsingh5903

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII you speak absolute truth! Rumor has it that David was really pissed about the autotune

@jak3brap10

2 жыл бұрын

Whilst sitting too

@KathyAnne28

Жыл бұрын

And 102-103 fever

There's a reason this performance garnered them a Grammy nomination - it's phenomenal.

@roniboyd613

2 жыл бұрын

Did not know that, wow!

@TheAlmaward

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but that can't be correct. Grammys are for record albums. Emmy awards are for television performances. This specific performance, if it won them anything, would have had to have garnered them an Emmy. The official studio version could have gotten a Grammy, but not this. :)

@CherryBlossom3x3

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAlmaward 🙄

I'm one of those people who almost always(solid 97% of the time) thinks live music sounds objectively worse than studio-recorded versions. He's definitely one of the few exceptions with that voice though, it just feels more raw and emotional in a good way live.

@SubieNinja

2 жыл бұрын

you should check out RED (if you like rock/metal) their live performances sound awesome. definitely on par with their recorded stuff.

@garychief2338

2 жыл бұрын

How I see it, normally the artist chooses all the best inflections and cadences but live they always try to add some PIZAZZ that just feels like a sudden speed bump on a familiar road.

@timstow5156

2 жыл бұрын

Queen: ...... hold our beers

@aceldamia9114

2 жыл бұрын

No, you're right. Live will always sound worse. Hearing a song live is more about the experience and not the song.

@TheLanceUppercut

2 жыл бұрын

I'm kinda the opposite. Once I hear a really good live rendition of a song, I find it hard to go back to the studio version. A lot of the time it starts to sound a little too perfect, maybe a little too over-produced. I appreciate the differences and nuances added by live music, including the imperfections in the performance that would otherwise be cleaned up by a machine. People are fallible, they're not going to sing or play every single note perfectly 100% of the time. Plus, if there's any indicator of a band or musician's talent, it's as simple as being able to manage a good live performance of your own song, you know? Too many acts are propped up by great production masking the fact that they actually sound like shit.

His voice gives me goosebumps. I adore that voice, that interpretation of that song. Just awesome.

Disturbed has always been one of the greatest live acts of the last... almost 30 years now? David Draiman's voice is one of those that you'll never hear from anyone else. That man is absolutely incredible with his range and tones.

David Draiman, the singer here, has what is called a "Concert Hall" or "Opera" voice. It just resonates off Concert hall style acoustics and makes his voice more epic. That is lost when recording in a booth style studio. So there's your difference.

@Hanniballsy

2 жыл бұрын

It helps that he was classically trained as a cantor, the one who leads in formal prayer or singing in religious service. They're used to having to sing very open and projecting very well like people in concert halls.

@gregkurkey789

3 ай бұрын

That would be due to his vocal training as a cantor

Another amazing thing here is he sang while having a cold!!!

@markminadeo

2 жыл бұрын

I wish you wouldn't have said that, you just ruined this whole fucking version of the song for me cause now I can't unhear it 🤣👿🙃

@acheron1104

2 жыл бұрын

And fever also

@CalmLikeABomb76

2 жыл бұрын

@@acheron1104 And covid and HIV!!! Why is it that people always has to bring these stupid things up? It's like all the reaction videos has the same stupid comments to follow them around .:D

@peterhiggins2928

2 жыл бұрын

@@CalmLikeABomb76 irony explosion

@tylerblanchard2259

2 жыл бұрын

I have a quite deep voice. And when I catch a cold it almost goes to demonic. So yeah....this is real.

Seriously one of the greatest songs ever recorded. What's amazing is David's ability to sing it exactly the same live as recorded. This is true of all his live performances, but even more apparent here.

@Remagenify

2 жыл бұрын

Even better, is that for the live performance he did there he was sick at the time.

@AdeptusCaeiusIII

2 жыл бұрын

@@Remagenify Nasty head cold. Imagine that for a second.

@rolfmartinhaldorsen901

2 жыл бұрын

He uses heavily tuned vocals in the studio and even worse: auto tune live.. I don’t get it. He has a great voice.

@ipadista

2 жыл бұрын

If you isolate his voice and do a pitch analysis, you will see that both studio version and the Conan version were pitch corrected, making his singing sound totally unnatural in both cases. Kind of sad since if you observe his pitch on live performances he is more than able to pull the song off without assistance. If you are interested here is one video going into great detail showing how to see what is tuned and what is actual singing, he also explains pitch analysis in a fairly easy to grasp way. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJOcm498oNHFpbw.html

@jasdeepsingh5903

2 жыл бұрын

@@rolfmartinhaldorsen901 the autotune on Conan was done without his approval or even knowledge. Apparently he was pissed about it.

I cry everytime I hear this version. Saw it live. Always amazing, David Draiman is a superb vocalist.

I remember seeing this live, it was soon after Conan came back to late night. I was very familiar with Disturbed and when the announced on the pre-show that Disturbed would be preforming I was stoked. I remember watching this with my jaw on the floor. Needless to say this was not what I was expecting when the TV told me there would be a live performance from Disturbed.

I really love the way Disturbed did this song and he does it with so much more urgency. His passion is fantastic, and it is so amazing that he did this live while he was sick. Amazing artist.

David has years of show business experience and brings that professionalism to this performance but he also trained as a Hazzan (Jewish Cantor) and is able to tap into the spiritual aspects of the song which gives it a much greater emotional depth.

@gmchris3752

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that. I had no idea he was a trained cantor!

@Dera9791

2 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather was a cantor and his voice echoed to many blocks. He got the title on nightingale because of his voice.

It never fails, no matter how many times I listen to this cover, I will always get goosebumps and at least a couple tears. David has such a deep, rich tone and is so earnest about imparting the message of the song. Of course Simon and Garfunkel introduced Sound of Silence to the world, but in my opinion Disturbed brought the energy to it that the song demands. Some of my favorite songs by them are the slower ones and I can't wait to see what they do next. 😍😍

This performance will always give me goosebumps.

There is just something so emotional about this song.

@rwxstudio7173

2 жыл бұрын

He was even singing with a head cold, and told the producers not to add any autotune. David heard the audio engineer try to add it in and was not happy.

Hard to say there is a “wrong version” of this song. It’s always beautiful and meaningful.

@derrickconnolly9164

Жыл бұрын

I disagree. I'm a huge fan S&G. But this song I always skipped. Didn't really like it. But disturb really hit the nail on the head. Remember written in 63 we still had black&white television. Computers were were limited to businesses. Our telephone was attached to the house. Today this songs lyrics ring a bell.

@CherryBlossom3x3

Жыл бұрын

@Derrick Connolly not everyone has good taste, it's fine.

@REDHEADSARETOPS

11 ай бұрын

The OFFICIAL version is the one the band produced the video for. That's the one to listen too, it's exactly the same but the mix is better. He sounds good in both live and videotaped versions, they are both the SAME LENGTH. You got a hold of a bad file before. The OFFICIAL video does an intense CU on David Draiman's equally dramatic FACE as he sings this powerhouse WAKEUP CALL of a song.

I am so stoked you reacted to this! Please try listening to Disturbed "Hold on to Memories." It is truly one of the most beautiful songs about remembering those who have passed before us and left an indelible mark on our lives.

@DebraWomack

2 жыл бұрын

Every time I see the video for Hold on to Memories I cry. Beautiful.

One word: goosebumps.

This is one of those times when a singer wants to show he can do far more than just scream into a mic. He can and does. Disturbs cover of land of confusion is another one of my favorite covers.

@melvinjansen2338

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to 5:52 and tell me again how nice it is. Auto tuneee

@AdeptusCaeiusIII

2 жыл бұрын

@@melvinjansen2338 1.) David had a head cold that day. 2.) He was unaware that they had used autotune on him. He was VERY upset afterward, supposedly. 3.) Conan was also unaware until after, when a producer told him about it. He (supposedly) apologized to David for it. 4.) You can also hear it right around the 2 minute mark. It's very faint in most of the areas, meaning he's still doing the heavy lifting for most of the song, but yes. There is a faint amount of processing being done, which is not standard for the way David does his singing. It's true that this wasn't his best showing for singing, but try doing THAT with a stuffy head cold and see how well you could sing. He's done it better in other venues, and without any autotune.

@millardfilmore1403

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII damn as someone who just discovered them this is disappointing. nothing to do with him at all ... its just like wtf now the experience is ruined? or should i still appreciate it? idk enough about music engineering to know!!

@AdeptusCaeiusIII

2 жыл бұрын

@@millardfilmore1403 There are better live recordings, and this one is still a good display of skill. The average person wouldn't notice the two or three minor slips the autotune fixed.

@reggaelion86

2 жыл бұрын

@@melvinjansen2338 tell us you know nothing about music and voice without saying you know nothing about music and voice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm always amazed when a singer who specializes in a certain genre deviates into a completely different one for a special song and completely kills it.

Best cover ever. Paul Simon agreed and added it to his playlist. He also said the song belongs to them now.

I love watching new people watching this,best band ever

I litally wept hearing this version of Disturbed The Sound of Silence....mind BLOWN! ❤

Let's give credit to one if the greatest lyricists ever....Art Garfunkel. "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls, tenement halls"...incredible.

@jameswilson961

2 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming this is a joke?

No matter how many times I hear this song,,, there's so much emotion in it and it genuinely brings bumps to my skin and tears to my eyes.

@DebraWomack

2 жыл бұрын

So much same ❤️❤️❤️

So stunning. It just moves you deep inside.

The first time I saw Disturbed was back in 2001 at Ozzfest. They blew me away by how amazing they are live. David is easily one of the best vocalists at live shows. Like you said, they are one of those bands you have to see live cause they sound way better than on their albums.

Sometimes somebody does something infront of a camera, and it's really difficult to deny an almost supernatural interference of some kind. This performance so good it almost causes pain.

I took my son to see Disturbed in concert. Was totally in awe of his vocals the entire show.

I love how when something is good, you immediately see it in your face. "Yeah...this will be good"

Seeing them play this song live in concert a few years ago was everything, I’ll never forget it. David has one the greatest voices in music hands down

David Draiman....unbelievable vocalist! 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, which is incredibly difficult to do. He has a haunting and beautiful timbre to his voice with pure tonal properties to it! An awesome talent. Loved your reaction and your take on the performance MrLboyd.

One of the greatest live performances of any song ever… up there with Dame Shirley Bassey singing Goldfinger at the 2013 Oscars, Demi Lovato singing Anyone at the 2020 Grammys, etc

And he was sick with a 102 fever when he did this. David is incredible. I get chills every time I hear him sing this song.

Both versions are amazing. The studio version tells an amazing story. The live version really shows vocal control and emotion

@Notorious224

2 ай бұрын

He meant the other live version

I've watched this performance maybe 100 times and I get chills every time still.

Just WOW 🔥🔥🔥. Thank y’all so much for reacting to this version. I am simply awestruck right now 😎☮️❤️✌🏼

Subbed. I love this song and version. I really appreciate that you don’t overdo your reactions. Like you look into the camera with your eyes full of warmth and appreciation and don’t interrupt our or your listening to fab FAB songs. Well done mate from the UK.

It's amazing how his voice just goes from one end to the other I'm speechless

I love the juxtaposition between the 2 version. The original by Simon & Garfunkel is quiet, plaintive and sad. The Disturbed version is dark and forboding, almost like a dire warning of what is in store for us all in the near future. Both were perfect for the time which they were written/performed.

This man has an unbelievable voice, I didn't realise how powerful it was until this. Please PLEASE react to the live version of Words Darker Than Their Wings by Alter Bridge (Royal Albert Hall performance). Myles Kennedy is for me, the greatest vocalist in hard rock. Stunning.

There is no ‘wrong version’ of this song to react to. The official video version is mesmerizing with the added impact of the visuals. This version has more of a raw power that absolutely stunned the audience into it’s own awestruck silence. Even the way the orchestra is set up with candlelight and the emphasis on those amazing kettle drums… Brings tears to my eyes even though I’ve listened to each version a bajillion times already.

This song was written from Paul Simon in 1964 almost 60 years ago as one of the best written songs of all times. As he heart the cover of disturbed and got ask what he is thinking he said: "Its their song from now on" It is a master peace of David and disturbed....

And, he had the flu during this performance... The fact that he keeps the same distance from the mic through the whole song is a testament to his vocal control, sounding loud without actually being loud.

Love his voice in this song. Sure to make you cry when you know the meaning of the song. Thanks to Simon & Garfunkel for giving us such a beautiful song. I dont think this is a better version though. The video's images go along with the lyrics.

I love how his voice goes from a sad almost vulnerable voice that builds as he’s sharing the story & then moves to frustration & anger. I don’t usually dissect songs, I’m not musician unless you count sometimes playing the triangle, but this performance is incredible.

I adore Disturbed's The Light. Wonderful music video, and it's a song that really speaks to me. I'd done everything "right" growing up and had this fabulous job straight out of college in a wonderful city. Started having all sorts of health issues that eventually forced me into disability. My last day worked wasn't even two years after finishing college.. My health problems aren't the kind that come with a probable shortened lifespan, but they robbed me of the quality of life I had set myself up for. Things I wanted from my life, outside of work, also became impossible - I got to skydive once in college tandem, and I loved it so much I wanted to learn to jump solo. Not an option now; it would cause too much pain. The loss of my health took a lot of my self identity and has been hard to accept. Nine years later and it still sucks. I'm in a better headspace than I was back then, but I still have bad days where I get really down on myself for something completely out of my control. The Light is a very uplifting song for me on the bad days. It's very different from what is canonical to Disturbed, softer than something like Stupefied or The Sickness or Ten Thousand Fists.

The best version was the duet with Myles Kennedy, it presented the song as it was intended to be sung and really added a layer that David solo can't replicate.

@DaveW74TVN

2 жыл бұрын

YES. I just made a similar comment.

if you haven't already, phil collins in the air tonight live performance is amazing!

I love the fact that the video is transparent.. For people like me who already watched the original vid.. we can see it for what it is but it can also bring those who never did to actually go and watch it for themselves for a full experience. First time I see this done that way, and either or not it was meant to be this way, I think it's a brilliant idea. You sir, get a like and a sub for your authenticity.

The man is to good I'm not even qualified to say a damn word. Amazing 🤩

I love the contrasts between Simon & Garfunkel's original and the covers done by Disturbed and Pentatonix. Three very different approaches that allow them to use the same words to tell the story in their own way.

I love his version of this song. Gives me goosebumps!!

He actually had a bad cold when he did this! Which is amazing that he was able to make it sound so beautiful. Theres another live version thats even MORE amazing because he's healthy!!!!!!

MrLboyd smiling the whole time enjoying this masterpiece 😊

This is a stunning auditory delight. A truly amazing moment frozen in time. I never tire of hearing this.

Disturbed has been one of my favorite bands for over 20 years and ALL of their covers are amazing :) SoS, Landing of Confusion, Shout, ISHFWILF and more, are all great :)

David is a bad boy! Amazing range.... Love the channel....

I really love rediscovering artists with these kind of videos. It adds new perspective, and is just all around pleasing to enjoy art with others. Love to u all

david draiman...what a guy. hes got a lot of experience with opera singing, which is why his vocal range is amazing. he did this song justice and gave it SO much emotion. in terms of what you should hear next, i would recommend lisening to "ten thousand fists" or "rise" if you want to get a feeling of how good his vocal range is.

@acheron1104

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Once someone sings opera, they can sing any genre of music.

@Avrysatos

2 жыл бұрын

ten thousand fists can be spine chilling if you listen to the words. I second that recommendation.

Believe it or not, this may be the new "wrong version." I didn't think it could get better....until he performed the song with Myles Kennedy. One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. You should definitely check it out!

Oh jeez. I saw Disturbed live in a small venue after they released 10000 fists (Hubs took me, he always knew what would make me happy. I miss that man.) They are incredible live. Down with the Sickness was so f'ing incredible.

I fell in love with Disturbed about 15 years ago, mainly because of David Draiman's voice, amazing.

Thought he had a nice voice.Had no idea he could sing this amazingly well.Pretty exciting.✌

Great reaction! You should react to Disturbed's "Hold On To Memories" . David wrote this song after taking his young son to the movies to see Coco. Better have a box of tissues nearby, also their cover of Sting's "If Ever I Lose My Faith In You" updated videography and mind blowing!

I was blessed to see him perform this live in Holmdel NJ a couple of years ago. There is video of it on KZread. When I tell you the majority of the crowd was so quiet until the end you could hear a pin drop. It was an outdoor venue that has an ampitheater and OMG..the acoustics, his voice and the drums..it was like a spiritual experience. Felt it in my soul and yes..I cried. Check that one out if you would like as well. 😁

@annmarielance4838

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXdsm7WCmrTThrA.html

Ten thousand people = Ten thousand fists 👊 love that correlation for those that don't know the disturbed connection there. Amazing subtle word play

The most epic part of this whole version is that he was very sick when he performed this.

@AndyTaken

2 жыл бұрын

You could say he sat "down with the sickness" - I'll see myself out!

@xenoscoot

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyTaken 🤣🤣🤣

Can you believe he had a cold here?

I could see the goosebumps!🤩 David Draiman(Lead Singer) is classically trained in many styles. His versatility is phenomenal.

He was/is a classically trained singer. I believe he had the flu when he did this live performance, I love their song Memories and their cover of Land of Confusion.

@rosiec1974

2 жыл бұрын

Not classically trained.. was Training to become a Cantor

@brookehornback1896

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!I like their version of land of confusion too.

@AdeptusCaeiusIII

2 жыл бұрын

It was a head cold, but technically accurate. Land of Confusion was the song that made me love the band. Down With the Sickness pulled me in, but Stricken and LoC were the ones that made me stay.

This is one of the GOAT live covers of song/lives performances. This version performed on Conan was nominated for a Grammy for best rock performance. Fun fact: David Draiman was really sick the day they performed. His bandmates didn't even know how well he would do or if he would even be able to.

When i heard the studio version and everyone in the comments claimed this one was better i said NO WAY. Man HOW did they do better than an already perfect studio track?!

I got to meet Mr. Draimon though a mutual friend about 1/4 century ago. He bought my respect by the way he treated me.

There's also a great version where the singer does a duet with Myles Kennedy, the singer of Alter Bridge, which is definitely worth checking out too

Im not ashamed to say, I get emotional every time I hear Draiman's version of this song. His range, his texture, his passion pours out in the performance (live or studio). I literally get choked up. Goosebumps. Ive heard this song dozens of times. Same reaction, every time. Its like hearing Pavarotti for the first time. I put Draiman in the same tier. Just so beautiful, powerful, & captivating.

Guarantee everyone had a tear in their eye at that show.

He was sick with a really bad cold during this performance & he still killed it.

In case you didnt know David Draiman, the lead singer, has a background in opera singing before joining disturbed. He is soo talented so it would make sense that he sounds even better live.

@rayaqueen9657

2 жыл бұрын

Not opera, synagogue. He's 4th generation trained as a cantor.

This was a great performance and it won Grammy, but “wrong version” - no, not for me - the studio /video release is for me much more powerful on the visuals alone. Rumour has it that he had a cold here which makes it all the more amazing, but I’m glad you did the studio version first :-)

@IllumeEltanin

2 жыл бұрын

^💯%this^

David Draiman 😍 David is the only person that I know of who was praised by Paul Simon himself for his rendition. Never underestimate the vocal range or beautific sounds of a metal vocalist!

Can't be beat! Much more moving than the original. Terrific!

The power of his voice is stunning!!! He is hands down the best singer I've ever heard!!! 🎆❤️🌟❤️🎆

He was suffering from a cold, and still sounded better LIVE.. Like how is that possible.. I absolutely love Disturbed..

DISTURBED is 4 dudes...the singer, the piano dude, the guitar dude, and the drum dude. The timpanies on this live version just blow me away.

Still brings me to tears after all these years.

I get goosebumps, if not tears, every single time I watch this 🖤

I think it is a testament To talent that the same song can elicit different emotions ,depending on who's singing it.

Looks like your looking right at me ☺️🤣 I love this version, his voice is just phenomenal!!!!!

I could hear this and never get tired, the profound feelings I feel is totally emotional and long lasting

Imagine how much talent he has deep down, sick, sitting, clear, and powerful. He was far from 100% singing this and brung it harder than most singers at 100%.....DAYUM 💪👍👏

Oh yes this is definitely better than the studio version you can't beat live performances gives me goosebumps every time

He also did this with Myles Kennedy. Absolutely incredible.

I love this version as much as Simon and Garfunkel!!!! I LOVE 💕 this channel. Thank you sir…

He was fucking SICK when he did this performance!! and Yet it is still the best song ever recorded live.