[Goodi70]

Wow!

[donassaid]

I think I saw this when they did it but what a pleasure to watch it again. Thanks for sharing.

[GOLFER54]

I remember the original, but Disturbed interpretation of the song was hauntingly wonderful.

[agjaret@aol.com]

I agree. Great rendition. Lead singer comes from an orthodox jewish family. His father wanted him to be a cantor. Ha!!

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

This is not new, it was recorded in 1963 by Simon and Garfunkel ( I am sure most if not everyone has heard the original). Simon summed up the song's lyrics as an ode about people not being able to communicate with each other and the growing divide that was resulting.

It seems to resonate with me today.

The original was a very lovely melodic almost melancholy performance, but if you listen closely to the words, they express anger and frustration.

This cover from 2016 is a reimagining of the original. A very emotional and disturbing expression of that anger and frustration. The lead singer has an amazing voice and his control is just stunning.

While Disturbed is a Metal band, I believe this performance goes beyond genre and is a masterpiece. Simon seems to have agreed since he posted this to his own social media, in 2016, when it came out and praised the interpretation.

This is posted as an expression of my own frustration and anger. It so accurately represents my own feeling at the lack of our ability to communicate with each other.

This is absolutely NOT a political statement/post. This is a post about the state of our society. Our obsession with social media where people talk without saying anything, read without understanding anything. And our bowing down to (obsession with) the "neon god we made" - technology/social media.

Warning, this is a very powerful and emotional performance, it may not be suitable for everyone.

Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [Official Music Video] - YouTube

[irishwonone]

Must agree. When visiting office, airport, restaurant it’s mind boggling how many people are looking down at their cell phones. Polite conversation and greetings have taken a backseat for some but not all.

[Kenswing]

here's a live version they did on the Conan show. Also very powerful.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

here's a live version they did on the Conan show. Also very powerful.

Thank you!

I have mixed feelings about the live version. It is good, but I think the studio version with that video is more powerful. The video, unlike so many music videos, makes it even more powerful.

The live version has the advantage of being live and having real blemishes - which I also enjoy!

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

Totally agree My first time I was literally stunned. Blew my socks off is a very appropriate description.

I love all things done well and this is way beyond done well.

"Blew my socks off," an interesting OLD expression. It comes from PORNO MOVIES.
It was hard to find male actors. If he took his socks off it was a NEW crossing the line.

While we tend not to be aware of it. How things touch you depends on your state of mind, what is going on in your life when you hear it, see it, read it etc.

I regularly put notes in books I OWN and read. It is interesting to read what I thought years ago compared to today. Frankly anyone to get my books will wonder.

[JanetMM]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

This is not new, it was recorded in 1963 by Simon and Garfunkel ( I am sure most if not everyone has heard the original). Simon summed up the song's lyrics as an ode about people not being able to communicate with each other and the growing divide that was resulting.

It seems to resonate with me today.

The original was a very lovely melodic almost melancholy performance, but if you listen closely to the words, they express anger and frustration.

This cover from 2016 is a reimagining of the original. A very emotional and disturbing expression of that anger and frustration. The lead singer has an amazing voice and his control is just stunning.

While Disturbed is a Metal band, I believe this performance goes beyond genre and is a masterpiece. Simon seems to have agreed since he posted this to his own social media, in 2016, when it came out and praised the interpretation.

This is posted as an expression of my own frustration and anger. It so accurately represents my own feeling at the lack of our ability to communicate with each other.

This is absolutely NOT a political statement/post. This is a post about the state of our society. Our obsession with social media where people talk without saying anything, read without understanding anything. And our bowing down to (obsession with) the "neon god we made" - technology/social media.

Warning, this is a very powerful and emotional performance, it may not be suitable for everyone.

Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [Official Music Video] - YouTube

I absolutely love this cover of “Sounds of Silence”. One of the best covers I have ever heard. So powerful it brings back hearing the original recording for the first times and then it goes beyond. Chills!

[JanetMM]

“Zombie “ covered by BAD WOLVES is so very good! Delores O’Reirdan was going to go back into the studio to re-record this with BAD WOLVES, but she died before it could happen. Again, another song that transcends time.

[zuidemab]

The Pentatonics do a version more filled with angst than anger. Not choosing just offering another rendition. All are powerful.

[rileygirl]

The message of the song is as true today as it was then. I was not familiar with Disturbed, but the performance was very moving. Thanks for sharing.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by zuidemab

The Pentatonics do a version more filled with angst than anger. Not choosing just offering another rendition. All are powerful.

Yes, Pentatonics is a fantastic group and their cover is excellent as well.

And I agree, theirs give me more a feeling of desperation or angst.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by rileygirl

The message of the song is as true today as it was then. I was not familiar with Disturbed, but the performance was very moving. Thanks for sharing.

I posted because I assume most people our age are not familiar with Metal groups.

I am happily surprised to see many are.

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

This is not new, it was recorded in 1963 by Simon and Garfunkel ( I am sure most if not everyone has heard the original). Simon summed up the song's lyrics as an ode about people not being able to communicate with each other and the growing divide that was resulting.

It seems to resonate with me today.

The original was a very lovely melodic almost melancholy performance, but if you listen closely to the words, they express anger and frustration.

This cover from 2016 is a reimagining of the original. A very emotional and disturbing expression of that anger and frustration. The lead singer has an amazing voice and his control is just stunning.

While Disturbed is a Metal band, I believe this performance goes beyond genre and is a masterpiece. Simon seems to have agreed since he posted this to his own social media, in 2016, when it came out and praised the interpretation.

This is posted as an expression of my own frustration and anger. It so accurately represents my own feeling at the lack of our ability to communicate with each other.

This is absolutely NOT a political statement/post. This is a post about the state of our society. Our obsession with social media where people talk without saying anything, read without understanding anything. And our bowing down to (obsession with) the "neon god we made" - technology/social media.

Warning, this is a very powerful and emotional performance, it may not be suitable for everyone.

Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [Official Music Video] - YouTube

I fully agree. I remember S&G was very popular when released. I liked it then; however I really like Disturbed cover much better. His voice does a much better job to convey the emotion of the song. Not often do I hear that much power from someone's voice.