Voice Coach/Opera Singer REACTION & ANALYSIS Disturbed "The Sound of Silence"
One of my all-time favorite songs, performed by the guy who is known for distorted vocals... I wasn't sure at first, but you'll see the revelation.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Disturbed for the first time, performing "The Sound of Silence."
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Performed by Disturbed - Vocals by David Draiman - Music by Paul Simon
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Seeing your expressions during this version of the song was priceless. I am curious how many times did you listen to it afterwards? I believe his version and voice makes this song unconditional perfection!
Maybe he's tongue tied? However you never give that recommendation... you should know this if it involves the mouth and tongue. It's all about singing appropriately which many cannot do with this fallacies
@@agdesignfabrication1009 I was going to say the same thing. You can tell she really enjoyed it!
try the light by disturbed
Who knew he had such a beautiful voice right? One of my all time favorite songs .. and a rare occasion where the remake is better than the original on my humble opinion
She has the expressions of a Disney princess.
She is very visually expressive. A good trait to have when you're a performer.
It seemed like she was gonna cry like halfway through the song tho lol
@@signa1782 aren’t you? Hahaha
@@mrose4132 tbh yeah that bops so hard i might shed a tear. Lol
Yes !
“I thought that they’d have a more aggressive approach.” Hang on tight... He’s still in first gear.
Dude can rip. He’s got some of the greatest pipes ever put on a man. His distortion he gets is so clean and consistent. You don’t learn that. He was literally born to sing. I say this as someone who is not a huge disturbed fan. Shinedown’s lead singer is the same way.
@@Tigerjunky93 stainds lead singer?
@@Tigerjunky93 that's what I think too, I am not a singer, I am ignorant but somehow I can recognize a really good voice and this version of Sound of silence & lots of Shinedown's songs are in my everyday playlist, I love their voice
I was like "Just wait" But i like your reply so much better LOL.
@@JW-28 David Draiman is the singer of Disturbed. Not Staind. That would be Aaron Lewis. Two COMPLETELY different vocal styles. Shinedown is another musical path sung by Brent Smith. Sort of a middle range between David and Aaron. But brighter than both. Aaron is very downtrodden, David is more powerful and strong.
The original version of this song comes across as a warning to the future...Disturbed's version is a realisation that it has all come true and we didn't heed the warning. Simply breath taking
never thought of it that way and i think you're totally right
I read comments regular on videos I watch, have for years. But some just stand out. This one does. Well put, very very well put. Thank you.
Damn. Fantastic assessment
Ya, you’re right.. fuck..
Nope we kept voting and pushing progress and socialism
Paul Simon told David that it was HIS song now - what a fabulous compliment!!!!!
Simon and Garfunkel have given us some of the best written music humanity will ever see... But so frequently they have not been the correct artist to capture the best, most definitive, most expressive, version of their own song.
@@theziggy1342 but they certainly made the foundations.
"Paul Simon told David that it was HIS song now - what a fabulous compliment!!!!!" No he didn't say that; its just another internet myth. However, Paul Simon did comment positively about Disturbed's version, and placed a link to it on his website.
That is a true compliment for an artist.
@@theziggy1342for me, Simon and Garfunkel are up there with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson; I love their songs, but I love them more when someone else is singing them, lol
"It sounded so much more haunted and dark" you could say it sounded disturbed.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Victor Masson I in fact did
I'm calling the police.
*rimshot*
*badump tching*
Apparently Paul Simon told Disturbed that they sang it with the emotion it truly deserves, and that he loved it. Big compliment right there, most artists aren't too thrilled with covers.
For disturbed it must've been not only a great honor but a very much needed message to spread
Paul simon had also said that the song wasnt some profound message -_- it had no real meaning when they wrote it at all.
@@masterreaper115 Maybe it wasn't a profound and specific message, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a sincere and meaningful expression of emotion.
@Austin Kilgore no, humble would be like "Yeah it has a meaning, its like this." almost every song has some kind of meaning. There was no big "Wake up people you are ruining everything and this is a warning" meaning to this song
If he said that, share the interview or something for all the haters. So many were pissed about this cover
This woman is so fascinating. Just watching her facial expressions it does something to you. She almost helps you take in another element or depth of what you're listening to.
This cover blows my mind every single time. Its a damn masterpiece & should be in a museum.
You sound crazy, but you are right. It's a freaking masterpiece.
Even more fitting that the album this song was released on was titled: Immortalized
God: David do you want a voice of an angel or demon. David: Yes.
Exactly!
This is probably the conversation they had before the storms delivered him.
Best comment goes to Rick Welch.
Rick Welch you make this exact same comment on every review of this song. Every time. 🤦♀️
Haha I love this!
I want a girl to look at me how she looks at the music that makes her happy.
Find someone who reacts to you like The Charismatic Voice does to Sound of Silence
@@SANSd20 much better arrangement of words
not happening :'(
That’s how it should be G. If she doesn’t look anything like that at you, you got the wrong one.
Just be happy watching a girl be this happy about discovering damn good music. It's refreshing.
David trained as a cantor...to sing holy prayers and chants in synagogue. His voice is resonant, melodic and emotive ...and just plain beautiful.🙏
I wonder if some of the ways he sings is due to his accent.
Fascinating tidbit. It's always interesting to find these. Like Pat Benatar was trained in classical opera. 😮
Thank you for this! I was hoping someone would mention this. His voice is truly beautiful
QUOTE TAKEN FROM REDDIT: "In April 2016, Paul Simon endorsed the cover. Additionally, on April 1, Simon sent Draiman an email praising Disturbed's performance of the rendition on American talk show Conan. Simon wrote, "Really powerful performance on Conan the other day. First time I'd seen you do it live. Nice. Thanks." Draiman responded, "Mr. Simon, I am honored beyond words. We only hoped to pay homage and honor to the brilliance of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Your compliment means the world to me/us and we are eternally grateful."
Realizing it was on April fools makes my heart scared 😭😂
I think he did it it on Letterman too….while he had THE FLU and was mind blowing
Simon & Garfunkel version: Humanity's cry for help. Disturbed version: Humanity's last warning.
Simon and Garfunkel: the warning. Disturbed: the judgement.
Bingo! 👍
Great assessment!
Haven't heard this comment a thousand fucking times
Absolutely
If this song isn't played at my funeral I'm not attending.
Haha I missed this comment first time around. Then I read it again. GGWP.
If you aren't going, I'm not either.
Oh my lol. Will there be cake and coffee after? If not then I think my schedule won't allow me to attend.
Sorry pal I’m busy that day.
I feel the same
Most people don't realize the fact how incredibly good metal singers really are !!! this is just one example and what great cover of one of the most beloved songs in music history !!
Howard Jones. Simple man. Epic
They're rock opera metal imho it takes very talented individuals to perform on this level. Too bad some waste that talent (nickelback especially go look up some live covers man's actually talented)
There's a TON of autotune on this song. Calling him an "incredibly good singer" is a bit of a stretch.
@@budsodastories I was never a huge Nickelback fan, but your right, and they have sold MILLIONS. So somebody likes them...
Can you get some confirmation about "TON" of autotune pls ? Ty
Heartwarming story - especially for Simon and Garfunkel lovers like me . . . . . “Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence? It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia University. During freshman orientation, Art met a student from Buffalo named Sandy Greenberg, and they immediately bonded over their shared passion for literature and music. Art and Sandy became roommates and best friends. With the idealism of youth, they promised to be there for each other no matter what. Soon after starting college, Sandy was struck by tragedy. His vision became blurry and although doctors diagnosed it as temporary conjunctivitis, the problem grew worse. Finally after seeing a specialist, Sandy received the devastating news that severe glaucoma was destroying his optic nerves. The young man with such a bright future would soon be completely blind. Sandy was devastated and fell into a deep depression. He gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved back to Buffalo, where he worried about being a burden to his financially-struggling family. Consumed with shame and fear, Sandy cut off contact with his old friends, refusing to answer letters or return phone calls. Then suddenly, to Sandy’s shock, his buddy Art showed up at the front door. He was not going to allow his best friend to give up on life, so he bought a ticket and flew up to Buffalo unannounced. Art convinced Sandy to give college another go, and promised that he would be right by his side to make sure he didn’t fall - literally or figuratively. Art kept his promise, faithfully escorting Sandy around campus and effectively serving as his eyes. It was important to Art that even though Sandy had been plunged into a world of darkness, he should never feel alone. Art actually started calling himself “Darkness” to demonstrate his empathy with his friend. He’d say things like, “Darkness is going to read to you now.” Art organized his life around helping Sandy. One day, Art was guiding Sandy through crowded Grand Central Station when he suddenly said he had to go and left his friend alone and petrified. Sandy stumbled, bumped into people, and fell, cutting a gash in his shin. After a couple of hellish hours, Sandy finally got on the right subway train. After exiting the station at 116th street, Sandy bumped into someone who quickly apologized - and Sandy immediately recognized Art’s voice! Turned out his trusty friend had followed him the whole way home, making sure he was safe and giving him the priceless gift of independence. Sandy later said, “That moment was the spark that caused me to live a completely different life, without fear, without doubt. For that I am tremendously grateful to my friend.” Sandy graduated from Columbia and then earned graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He married his high school sweetheart and became an extremely successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. While at Oxford, Sandy got a call from Art. This time Art was the one who needed help. He’d formed a folk rock duo with his high school pal Paul Simon, and they desperately needed $400 to record their first album. Sandy and his wife Sue had literally $404 in their bank account, but without hesitation Sandy gave his old friend what he needed. Art and Paul's first album was not a success, but one of the songs, The Sounds of Silence, became a #1 hit a year later. The opening line echoed the way Sandy always greeted Art. Simon & Garfunkel went on to become one of the most beloved musical acts in history. The two Columbia graduates, each of whom has added so much to the world in his own way, are still best friends. Art Garfunkel said that when he became friends with Sandy, “my real life emerged. I became a better guy in my own eyes, and began to see who I was - somebody who gives to a friend.” Sandy describes himself as “the luckiest man in the world.” Adapted from Sandy Greenberg’s memoir: “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: How Daring Dreams and Unyielding Friendship Turned One Man’s Blindness into an Extraordinary Vision for Life."
thank you for sharing this, that's a beautiful story
Wow! After reading this, this song even hit harder. Thank you. ❤
Thank you so much for posting this. You sent me down the rabbit hole of learning more, learning all about this story and the ripple effects... incredible. Thank you.
So beautiful! Thank you for posting this moving story.
Thank you for explaining this about the song. I'm at a loss for words. As well as extremely humbled. This definitely goes along with David's character, so I can see why he was drawn to this, and knowing the back story, would have been more reason to honor Simon and Garfunkel with a truly powerful cover.
As was once read, I now reciprocate: "Garfunkel's version represents a warning, while Disturbed's version represents rage since the warning was ignored."
The warning being ignored is represented by the instruments that were trashed or buried, and later brought back to the people on a boat.
Great comment, I know I'm late 😮
the energy of despairation too
Yes, great interpretation !
awesome input!!
I want to find a girl who looks at me, like Elizabeth looks at music.
She is quite beautiful. I love her pretty hair and how positive and honest she is.
yeah thats facts
That would be a tall order, to be music to a woman. To actually embody what music is for a lady. That's a noble cause to seek to achieve, if it's the right lady. Maybe that's why some women prefer to date musicians. Maybe that's what they're looking for. Music anthropomorphized.
My thoughts exactly
Watching her reactions to the soft, dark sadness in the beginning, and then the build with frustration to anger and seemingly to resignation... her expressions are definitely something to yearn for. Seeing her compassion and empathy for the emotions expressed is a joy to experience, even if it it is just a video... imagine seeing this in person.
No matter how many times I listen to this song, it gives me chills and makes me well up. The emotion behind his voice is TANGIBLE
I know right? It is so truly powerful and absolutely causes involuntary tears to build up in my eyes every single time I hear it.
I agree! Holy smokes! My heart sinks like a brick my tears come rolling and I can’t stop them at all😭
As a loyal and diehard Disturbed fan for over two decades, seeing her slowly growing more and more excited as David was transitioning his voice into his traditional "Oooo-wah-a-a-a!!" towards the end of the song was the most adorable thing I've ever seen.
I think she got goosebumps.🥰
Vocal coach: Would you like to sing it softly or powerfully? David: Yes.
I quite literally LOLed at this comment. Perfect comment. 10/10!
Absolutely the best and most accurate comment 👌🏻😄
@@mikemook8598 So did I XD so accurate
Exactly 💯
Outstanding comment 👏
Something funny, my father showed me this song as the best cover he has ever heard and I finally got to say to him "you remember the time you stormed upstairs, pulled the CD out of my stereo and snapped it into shards (albeit the outro to Down With the Sickness) claiming it was evil?....this is the same band".
Mine is opposite. My father loves Disturbed man, when i made him listen to it in dinner, he was absolutely stunned.
XD really?
This is SOOOOO much better than Simon and Garfunkel. And I dig their music. But it's not even close.
nah didnt happen bc no proof
What was his reaction??
Disturbed arranged and executed this once-in-human-history cover Perfectly. Absolutely flawless.
Aside from all the autotune, anyway.
All these years later, I still get goosebumps hearing this song...
Having heard so many versions of this song, I think Disturbed actually found the essence of the song.
I totally agree
Something that always bugged me about S&G's version that always bugged me was that it sounds oddly happy? It's something you could bob your head to or something you'd fall asleep to. Disturbed's version feels more like a gut punch. Originally a warning, and now anger that it was ignored.
Paul Simon said that this was how he always envisioned could be!
@@elijiah4631 I do like songs that follow that theme usually, upbeat but the lyrics are darker than you would realise, however for such a monumental song I agree that it was the wrong direction.
@@elijiah4631 The times were different. The early 60s was a time of folk music, just coming out of an era of classic pop. I don't think this version would have been successful then, but man is it powerful now!
No matter how many times I’ve heard him sing that song, I always get chills.
Me too....Crazy Beautiful Rendition. Just Perfect to me
Every time.
This will always be my favorite version of the song.
Same.
I get emotional enough listening to this version alone but watching Elizabeth's reaction made me laugh and cry at the same time - thanks!
I think this is THE most stunning cover of a song I have heard. He expresses the frustration of sonwriters and singers who try to change the world with their music, but cheap advertising and flashing lights win out all the time.
As beautiful as this version is, listen to when he sang it on the Conan O'Brian show. His voice is so clear. It is glorious!
Elizabeth's friend from Down under, Julia, has also done a reaction to this song, showing the "Conan" version. Their reactions...what they caught...what they discussed...are they sisters from a different mother?
I saw that and could watch it a thousand times more with the same reaction each time! Just spectacular.
It's a shame that that performance too was auto tuned. Alledgedly against David's own wishes.
And the fact he was sick that night made his voice even deeper giving it a more rich tone
Yeah, it actually WASN'T as clear as it could of been! He was sick at the time and STILL absolutely killed it that night!
And that ladies and gentlemen is what an eargasm looks like. The leaning in, quick breaths and rapid blinking and eye movement. Bravo.
You can't forget the moment it hits her and she leans back straight after and looks like she's just been hit by the weight of the world
Not gonna lie, this was really fucking weird to read. Kudos.
Not to disagree or anything but....saying it was an eargasm was really enough....the description was kiiiiinda...cringe inducing
@@Jo_youwhatmate not to disagree but I'm still glad it was said and it was a fantastic fucking comment, cringe can be great
Without a doubt David Draiman is Sexy....er, I mean charismatic.
People never realize how beautiful the voices of rock singers are.
I learned much of the depth of the song from thin rendition too.
They have beautifull voice actually if they do a normal songs.
*metal singers But yes
I think maybe something some people don't get is that not all singing is meant to be "pretty" and "likable", and that not all beauty is "nice" and "correct". Or even further, that not all anger is bad or wrong either. This cover is really an excellent showcase of one way of "what angry growling is for", because it shows us an emotional story that wouldn't be complete without anger: It begins in loss and grief at the dearth of communication and connection, which is shown in the abandoned and destroyed instruments and desolate landscapes, and perfectly mirrored in the tender, grieving clean vocals. Humankind is shown as disconnected and lost. The singer(and the band) then attempts to get people to listen to eachother, and to hear the message. But when the message falls to deaf ears, instead of falling back to despair, quietness and acquiescence, they dig into their fury. They won't accept and give up humanity to the worship of money and consumption (the neon god), but *demands* to be heard, *demands* to break through. In essence, the message to me is that culture, music and humanity have to shake themselves free, even by anger, to find themselves, find eachother, to live for eachother and not for neon lights. And David takes us through from those emotions of sorrow and loss, through the build up of hope and confidence, up to a crescendo of anger - and finally back to the calm of a new possibility as the musicians arrive with their songs. And in this context the distorted singing is an absolutely incredible way to convey that emotion. I'd say this is an excellent "gateway" for people who "don't get why people would listen to such ugly things". This is why.
I love when metal singers do more tradition, lyric pieces. I feel like the rasp they develop in their voices from their own genre brings a really new depth and flavor to other genres. This is a perfect example.
If I wanted to try to raise the dead....well David, I would insist you tag along. We scream we weep, and we feel so grateful you make the sounds we simply can't .😅
(I'm 64)This version is the first song that has ever put a tear in my eye.. absolutely AWESOME
the original never gave me shivers like this cover did.
Very true. Not insult to the original, but I think this is how it’s meant to sound
Agreed. The original was beautiful, but this version is just next level. As much as I love the original, this is just phenomenal!
True,the original is amazingly beautiful, but this one still gives me goosebumps
Paul Simon said this is David’s song now
Same. It's moving.
*CV* - "I thought he would be a little more aggressive" *Everyone else* - "Just wait..." 😄
When she said that I thought those exact words
Is what I said out loud too.
My thoughts exactly.. Haha
Yup my thoughts exactly, just wait with a knowing smile on my face
He's a metal singer... you want aggression, he'll give you aggression.
The fact that her expressions are obviously showing she falls in love to every. Single. Notes. Is the full proof she is first in love with her job and I can only be proud of her and envying of how she enjoys her job.
Beauty can be found in so many forms. His voice is simply incredible. Chester Benington had the same talent. Chris Cornell too. These voices are perfectly pitched, designed to show pain or anger...it brings something so incredibly spine tingling to any piece.
He is not really on par with them.
Serjio from SOAD and Maynard James Keenan also have some killer vocal skills
@@carltextor8184mjk does it best. I'm part of the TOOL army, so I'm a little biased.
She genuinely looks like she's in love with the music. Wow. She really cares a lot about the music.
And that makes it so much better...That's a wonderful thing to see
She genuinely looks like she’s a freak. Her reaction totally creeped me out. This is a beautiful and amazing song. But her facial expressions during the song were so exaggerated that it just comes off as faking it.
I took many years of vocal lessons, she is really listening to the song. I still get frisson every time I hear this version. As someone who can appreciate musical talent, she is likely not faking and actually feeling this song.
It (music) is a religious experience for her. And I. Probably many of us
Her expressions are priceless, they are in every video visible, in some, like here, more than the other videos. She is so cartoon-ish because of it, like some cartoon character when expressing emotions, because human naturally can't express emotions that well, so in anime and cartoons characters express their emotions very visibly and making it very obvious. Usually you wont see people like her doing such facial emotional expressions. She is a rare being. :D
And now, the first ever documented "eargasm" captured on film.
You should see her react to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂OMG!!!!!!
wanna check out a insane eargasm? Pierre Edel - The House Of The Rising Sun (Голос III)
@ 9:48 it seems
🎵And echoed in the sound of silence🎵
I could listen to this 1000 times, and every single time get goosebumps. David's version is simply astounding.
Not many songs give me goosebumps, but this one does every time.
Lead singer of disturbed. He is amazing period
As someone said: "Simon & Garfunkel's version was a warning. Disturbed's version is anger at the warning going unheeded."
no jesus crist stop. This comment is on every single reaction and theres always one or two people that come by to tell you you were wrong. Simon outright denounced this theory. People claim he said this and he NEVER did. its just an internet myth.
@@masterreaper115 Dude, it's not something either Paul or David said. Everyone knows that. It's an impression one gets. Jfc, chill.
@@knightmarecityk there are dozens of comments on many videos claiming it's a direct quote -_-
@@masterreaper115 if THIS is the hill your 2021dies on I'm happy for you.
@@knightmarecityk my 2021 dies on...okay then.
I don't think I've ever seen someone actively "delight" before.
this is so accurate
She’s very expressive. It’s beautiful to watch.
@@richardlsmithii63 I have to agree
Actively delight: to steal a phrase from Blackstreet - that's what an Eargasm looks like.
Thats exactly the adjective I was looking for.
This cover is just out of this planet. And it’s by far more emotionally charged, deep, vocally stunning and…so much better than the original! 🤘❤️
This song is THE perfection !
As I've once read: "S&G's song represents a warning, and the Disturbed's version represents the rage of the warning being ignored" and I couldn't put that in better words
Yes! I've never thought of it that way but that's a perfect description.
THIS RIGHT HERE! its an amazing way to explain this
You nailed it!
That’s absolutely perfectly put
I was just looking for where I had read that comment before too but there has been so many new comments on that video that it would take me forever to find it. I think that was a perfect quote for a perfect song. Absolutely perfect.
there is just something about watching people who truly love what they do and getting excited about that said thing. The joy she has from music and good vocals and song in general is very beautiful.
First timer here- you're absolutely right. It was refreshing to see how much she appreciates this.
it looks like shes acting (badly) as if shes hearing it first time:D feels so prentetious
I love when people respect a good song even if the song is not even in their genre, kind of like how jonny cash covered NIN hurt because of how well written it was.
@@JH-fk8ow Some times we've heard the same thing over and over, then something changes, and we hear it for the first time.
I'm pretty sure she came 3 times...
I am 62. Listened to a lot of music and many bands. Though Disturbed is not among my favorites (Genesis is). This song is my all time favorite song. It always reaches me.
Its that SOUL he brings. Lows and highs. He just has a meaty strong voice, and he knows how to use it. That is what i love about his work. Like Howard Jones from Killswitch Engage! I love metal vocals with that soul behind it!
the fact that he waits for that emotion to build for 3 minutes before growling for the first time is what sells it, in my opinion, and he sells it very well indeed.
This is it. It's the time he's building it and we are waiting for the climax that makes this version perfect
ABSOLUTELY ❤️ best version in my opinion, but I'm also a metal head
So sold it.
id say in the start its a sad hopefulness that turns into anger realizing that nothing will change.
She has such an expressive face, it's perfect for KZhead.
@mickor Why would you?
Watching the emotions play across her face was a joy to watch.
Nick S I enjoy watching her as much as the songs. Clearly loves what she does
mickor she acts like her panties getting wet. Lol
@@mattclark4151 I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that 🤣🤣 some of her expressions make me think her brain is going "Oh god that voice is sooo hot"
The very first time I heard that song done by Disturbed sound of silence I was absolutely blown away
I get goosebumps every single time I hear Disturbed's interpretation of this song!! ❤
God: David, do you want an angelic voice or a demon voice? David: Yes.
Indeed
ha
all of the above
Best. Description. Ever.
Why copy one of the most upvoted comments lmao
She definitely had an eargasm when listening to it.
Maybe a little more too.
She looked like she was being touched in all the places.
YEAH SHE DID!! LOL
I mean, who didn't?
Me too my man... cannot blame her
I was able to see them perform this live recently. It's a very emotional song and it always hits me very hard when I hear them sing it.
The official studio version is great but the live performance with full orchestra on Conan was unbelievable. Highly recommend checking that out.
Totally agree! That live version absolutely takes it to an additional level!
Are you serious? That version was mostly autotuned because he had a cold. David was not very happy about it either. In a way, you are lucky that you don't hear autotune. Once you spot it, you can't stand it. kzhead.info/sun/qcOhaZF7p6CVqJE/bejne.html
Yes, there is autotune. Yes he hates it. But I (and many others) are allowed to love it. Many artists hate the work that others can't get enough of. There is actually a spot where not even the autotune could help him and it was an obvious wrong note. But the cold put a second level of rasp in his voice that can't be autotuned out. The look on his face and the fists he pounds as he fights for that note are very visually powerful. The staging with the lights slowly turning on, highlighting each new instrument as it joins in and the music swells. That's visually powerful. It's not just the voice that makes a song great.
It was beyond awesome on canan
After watching her fall in love with this song, anyone else immediately fall in love with her too?
Todd Quigley I forgot people could be so touched by things, and that touched me.
She was cute to begin with, then after watching her reactions and facial expressions, I thought they made her seem ever more adorable. I'm definitely in love with her.
Todd Quigley She’s a Doll
yep. I did. Absolutely.
I was going to say that ... I guess there's competition for me :-)
I am 63 years old now. Heard the original when I was a kid. S&G did it to perfection then. Decades go by and all that's changed are the faces and the names, while the silence has only deepened. And this mans voice reflects that deeper frustration perfectly. I wouldn't change a thing... Its perfection exactly as he's done it.
So true.
I love the band and the song so I've seen A LOT of vocal coaches review this song and the comments are so spot on. Someone made the comment that the original version was a warning and this version was a call to arms as the warning was ignored. That captured the essence of both songs to me.
I am 68, and I agree with you completely. They have captured the spirit of the song.
I am 132 years old and i agree as well.
My dad in a similar age bracket, rolled his eyes when my brother told him about this song by 'Disturbed' (and almost didntwant to hear it. now its his favorite song.
Welcome to the wonderful world of metal! These people are typically classically trained but through emotion and artistiry they develop their own way to convey their emotions. Which is deep and beautiful and sometimes frightening...just like real life. Glad you loved it and genuinely hope this opens you up to more music like this! If you want emotion....you're now in the right spot❤
His version brought me to tears.
She legit looks like she's having an eargasm.
Right about the climax of the song too.
9:48
This song is the guy her parents told her not to date.
That’s because she is 😊😍❤️👍🏻
we all do bro
Watching her expressions, it looks like she's enjoying a personal concert in her head. It's like she was born deaf, had an operation and now she's listening to sound for the very first time and we're witnessing her falling in love with music.
That's what I felt as well. Being a musician there's nothing better than watching someone genuinely enjoying music like that.
This is exactly why she's my favorite reactor to music. Along with her knowledge of the subject matter.
Thought the same thing. Like, wow, you're REALLY enjoying that. Should I hit pause and give you a moment?
The mix of genuine discovery for something new and authentic pleasure on her expressions while listening to the cover makes you realize how powerful a good performance can be, even to a professional.
@@ExiledRave perfectly said! Thank you.
I love watching your facial expressions Elizabeth, particularly your eyebrows & mouth shape when you’re listening intently. To me I can see where you are really excited by a section of the song or emotionally taken it by the performance. It’s a joy to watch.
I love reaction channels when they highlight great songs, but I've never seen such captivated facial expressions. You're so stunning and passionate about the craft, and you are a delight to witness. I'm glad I found your channel.
Her facial expressions while listening to the song are just SOOO FRIGGIN CUTE!!!!
thats the look of someone having her breath taken away
I’m in love with her because she feels music and shows it ughhh I’m with you
I agree!!! I was like 😍
I'd love to see her react to the live version too. It's a much different performance.
That little bit of almost panic at the end.
Such an astute, intelligent woman! I can't get enough!! Thank you for being you.
The live version is even more amazing especially as he was sick at the time.
Actually a lot of metal vocalists such as this have an incredible range - really rare talent that they dont often get enough credit for
Say like Chad grey or Corey Taylor, they can scream like the devil and sing like an Angel
So "actually a lot" have this range, but it's a "rare" talent? Do a lot have it, or is it rare? lol
@@bryanmatherly6586 you have a lot of free time dont you Bryan
@@DUKEBLADE Just as much as you do, apparently.
@@DanzGmod565 Ivan Moody is quite good too. And lest we forget, there's Tarja
02:00 Elizabeth: "This was not what I was expecting at ALL." The Internet: "That's why we've been recommending it!"
The BEST Sound of Silence cover ever!!! His voice, the music, the way it goes growing! Absolutely gorgeous version! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
this is the first song i've seen you review that you were completely drawn into to the point of not be able to add your comments to it as it was running. couple that to the facial expressions as the emotions hit you tells the story of both the words and his performance of them!!! this cover is stunning!!!!!
i dont care how many times i hear Disturbed's version i get goosebumps everytime!!!!
Have you seen the version where Myles Kennedy joins him on stage live? It's epic!
EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!
Its a crazy good version. Absolutely love it
Absolutely
I always get that too, love this version of the song.
In 2016, my youngest brother had "discovered" this version and I remember him raving about it. Soon after he unexpectedly died in his sleep of heart arrhythmia. We played it at his funeral. I think this is the first time that I have listened to this song in almost 7 years. 😥
Condolences, U should listen to this song more for your brother, it is truely heartfelt, keep him.alive in you ❤
Okay who is cutting onions here? 😢
😢
삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다.
Oof, that brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing
David's voice is incredible he can go from gruff and screamy to gentle and tender.
I have no idea who this beautiful woman is, but she is absolutely fascinating, fantastic, intelligent, inspiring, infectious, tremendous, spectacular, amazing, and any other adjective you can come up with! Oh, and this version of this song hits all of those same adjectives! ❤
Wait, what? How dou you really feel? Lol
David Draiman actually has a lot of classical musical training, which is why his voice has such a strong range
Bruce Dickinson is another great example of that.
David's a trained Opera singer.
THE Bruce Dickenson?
You said actually🤣🤣
@@KackWORSTFan86 yes, THE bruce dickinson. he puts his pants on just like everybody else, one leg at a time. the only difference is, when he's done he makes gold records.
Why does this song still have the power to make me cry even after listening to it a million times?? It is absolutely incredible
That’s what makes music so fabulous! Music that moves the soul! Blessings
Me too!!! Absolutely brilliant
Same here. I consider this one of my “sanity songs”, in that however bad my mentality is, this song makes me feel like a human again; and therefore grounds me.
There is a science to making music tear right through your soul. This is a great example.
I think it by far the best cover of all time and I'm certainly not alone in that
This really is one of the greatest covers of all time.
I have never once made it to the end of this rendition without crying.
Disturbed's rendition of this song gives me chills every time
same here. I've probably listened to this song 100 times and each time I get emotional
Chills pretty much all throughout the song. Such a great rendition.
It makes me cry... I love this song and this version is amazing!
One of my favs to do karaoke too
Truly does
David is the musical definition of never judge a book by its cover. He can put together a beautiful melodic performance or do 5 minutes of growling and animalistic rage.
Thing is you NEED the control he exhibits here in order to not hurt yourself with the more brutal sounds.
He's a great artist💯
I've been listening to Disturbed since the early 2000's - and I had no idea he could do something like this. It blew me away.
@Big Mike No No No... her entire reaction to Pantara's Cemetery Gates is the pure definition of Never Judge A Book By Its Cover
I saw disturbed in 2009 and 2019, and it was like seeing two different bands. 2009 it was straight up metal, 2019, the only true metal sound was from 3 or 4 songs out of a 2 hour set
I have heard this song countless times and still get tears with each and every listen.
I'm a grown ass man and no matter what every single time I hear Davids range...I literally tear up. This guy is amazing. 10 / 10 . Great cover
The Simon and Garfunkel version sounds like they are telling a story about events in the world of the song. The Disturbed version sounds like he is living in that world as those events are happening.
I never watched someone actively going through the process of falling in love in a video before.
Watch more of Elizabeth, my friend. She LIVES the music.
@@bigg2988 I dig it 👍
definately the true-ist reaction video ive ever seen
This is SO true, literally. It looks like she literally fell in love with his voice. Wow, shes so expressive!
His rendition is absolutely stunning. I’ve watched this dozens of times and always get chills. Incredible.
The original was a warning. This version is David pissed off that we didn’t listen. He was meant to do this song. It is the best cover ever.
How many people are going to comment this?
Truth
Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” would like a word.
@@KeriKaufmann Johnny's hurt is trash, man can barely speak at this stage in his life let alone sing, it is a very powerful performance because of the song and a dieing legend performing it be take out the sentimental bs and musically it is garbage
@@beavis5591 How can you say it's trash in one sentence and then say it's a very powerful performance in the next? NiN's original Hurt was emotional, sentimental BS, as you would claim. Trent himself said that Cash's performance was better than any version of the song he ever did.
I absolutely love the fact she listens, hears and feels everything, the way her face lights up with never ending micro expressions. Her eyes almost seem to dance with his voice. Great reaction, very well done!
agreed. she's REALLY listening...unlike other videos where people talk the whole time and don't really listen
Thanks, tattoo u!
My guilty pleasure admiring Elizabeth's face, too. Can't help. How she identifies with the song. It is pure feeling!
absolutly... love it and her work
Saw them live, and he sounds EXACTLY the same live as he does in this recording; he's truly talented.
What. No he doesn't.
I’m absolutely floored here. My first time ever watching your channel and I honestly never knew you existed. With that being said, after watching you and the way your feelings and emotions show so naturally in your eyes and in your face, I had tears streaming down my face. Suddenly this amazing song faded into the background of watching your reaction. To say that you possess an absolutely incredible natural beauty would be like saying the song you were listening to was a “neat little tune.”
It's basically a master class in how to do a cover. Faithful to the feel of the original, but, with it's own uniqueness. It's theirs enough so you can't mistake it for the original.
The original: OK this is warning that this is starting to happen and will get worse Disturbed: IT HAPPENED YOU DIDN'T LISTEN. 😂
Yes, this.
It's also respectful to the original and at the same time an evolution of it. So much so that the original writer actually wrote to the cover artist to praise the cover.
100% agree, a perfect example what makes a good cover: Respect the original and it's message. Add your own style, but not too much. What is "not too much" strongly depends on the song.
True, you have some covers or "interpretations" that bring a whole new meaning to lyrics, a new depth and sometimes they are even more rich than the original without taking away the value. It's what I think about sweet dreams by marylin manson or imagine by a perfect circle... It takes really a lot of genius to make those arrangements and end with a tribute.
The original was a cautionary tale, a warning about where we would all be headed if we continued the way we were. The Disturbed version is a bitter and melancholy death cry from the generation that realizes it's too late.
VERY WELL SAID!
And it is def....too late . This version is amazing..stacks up ...
Wow you described it beautifully
How many times is this comment going to be reworded and passed off like it’s your own analysis
@@DLFLux How do you know its not? Suggest you take your bitter self off and chill mate
Absolutely love these videos because you can literally see the gears in her brain turn as she analyzes what she hears, love it.
the fact that this did not even win one Grammy, shows you how the Grammys, don't have enough respect to rock and metal. Its a crime
Tell me about it, her reactions, made me think of how people like her in general, underestimate Rock and Metal singers
I thought the Grammy only give out awards to people just because they are popular lol ? Honestly I couldn't care less about all those stupid award show stuffs...it's a joke...it's just because there's a major fan base doesn't mean it's good... It's a fact Humans at times are like Sheep...
Surely humans aren't like sheep...oh yeah the USA elected trump and then they started drinking hand sanitizer
Well Metallica had grammy
The Grammys almost NEVER give awards to covers.
The original version: The sad warning while still having hope Disturbs version: The rage that the warning wasn't heeded
Could not have said it better. Bravo !!
I love this interpretation! The emotion that climaxes in this song really conveys an air of loss and disappointment.
It's only the 47th version of this song that someone posts this same comment in. Solid copy and paste job. Still not ground breaking or original "insight"
It's been posted elsewhere? Huh well even so I still believe it's a very true statement on the song
Listen to Jonathan Young's cover of the Disturbed version. It's like the determination that comes after the anger to do something about it.
I'm going to go out and say that is the best version of a cover of any song, by any artist, of all time to date...
I really love the genuine movement and earnest and joy she experiences while listening to music. I'm obsessed with her.
Simon himself sent an email to David Draiman, giving his praise to his cover after seeing it on Conan.
I believe he specifically said: this is your song now.
What a neat detail. Thanks Brandon!
@@ryanedwardson6541 David brought new depth and meaning. Corporate music industry is evil.
@@TheCharismaticVoice Hello. I love this song the way Disturbed sings it. this is a video of Draiman worming up during sound checks with the song 'Unchained Melody'. loudwire.com/watch-disturbed-david-draiman-warm-up-unchained-melody-soundcheck/ About David, some have told you that he is a classically trained vocalist and does exercises to safely make his voice raspy. Look at his mouth and jaw positioning when he is holding those raspy words. And also how he holds on the 'N' in silence. I also read that he has or had bad acid reflux disease and needed surgery to repair the valve between the esophagus and stomach. One report also said that he has a 6 octave range, which may be stretching it a bit BUT i'm not the professional. If you see my 'profile pic' you can see who I was for 21 year ('90--'11), well who I still am but no longer active. In the middle of that time I spent 10 days working at the site (Ground Zero) in New York City. When I hear this song, I see those sights, the pictures, the videos, the pile in front of me. I didn't search for people, but I performed support roles. Mostly I cleaned FDNY and NYPD guys off as they got off the pile to go into the rehab or to leave. And so many of those lyrics voice what those images were.
@@firebeecher Thanks for the link! That was great, I always love hearing a vocalist sing a capella! I'm going to send that to my son who is a big fan.
David's range is absolutely insane. That line of "and the people bowed and prayed" gives me chills everytime because of how seemlessly that grit is carried in
Bro... that line gets me every single time. The raw emotion and grit
Pity that he used autotune.
"But my words like silent raindrops fell" give me chills everytime too!
I weep every time i hear this version of this song.
(not a professional so excuse my poor wording) Whenever he transitions between sustained low, smooth tones and sustained higher, louder, more distorted tones, I definitely get chills, in both this song and Down with the Sickness. I especially like his violent change of tone during the line "Suddenly it changes, violently it changes"...not sure what that's called but like...discriptive lyrics? They describe a change in the music or in this case, the tone.