Disturbed is a heavy metal band from Chicago. Vocalist, David Draiman, trained as a hazzan - Jewish cantor. He has a fine baritone voice but also intense grit to it for that metal feel. In producing this version of The Sound of Silence, the band nailed the essence of the message so well, bringing it right up to 21st-century pertinence, that Paul Simon publicly endorsed the cover. In this official video, it is clear that the message of non-communication affects not only each individual from the social perspective but the fear of speaking out means that our environment is also at risk. What is that saying? For danger to arise, it only takes 'good men' to say nothing?
Listen deeply... there is brass, there are strings... there are timpani!
Ooh that was powerful. Strong. Intense. Shivery spine feeling.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE!!! this version... it is even better than the original!!! I bow my head... that is the voice for the silence... no doubt....
ReplyDeleteI love this version, maybe even more than the original too. Thanks for sharing. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeletethis is really good. odd thing, last night we watched Americas Got Talent and the winner of Britains Got talent sang This song, its stunning also.. I love both versions, his and disturbed https://youtu.be/EjacuUc85iU he has already had 2 million views
ReplyDeleteLike a fine painting, a copy is never as good. Simon and Garfunkel, please.
ReplyDeleteHis voice is unexpectedly beautiful for heavy metal artist.
ReplyDeleteI cannot stop thinking about how/why he has piercings in his chin. Just the thought of biting my lip hurts I cannot imagine piercings that deep. Hoping they are some how just pasted on.
Hugs Cecilia
Yes, gripping.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cover of that song. Something I wouldn't have heard if not for you bringing it to us. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have heard this before and it's so moving and sooooooooo beautiful♥
ReplyDeleteFunny...I was listening to this yesterday afternoon! I LOVE it! Keep being awesome!
ReplyDeleteMy husband absolutely adores this version of this song....It really disturbs me to listen to it(which probably means it's a great rendition)!
ReplyDeleteOne of my all time favorites. Every time I hear it, I can't help but sing along even though I can't really sing. This was a powerful and emotion-filled rendition. Thanks for sharing.
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