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Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence guitar cover video
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2015 4:08
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About The Sound Of Silence

"The Sound Of Silence" by Disturbed is a heavy reimagining of the classic Simon & Garfunkel folk rock song, originally written by Paul Simon in the early 1960s. Disturbed's version, released on their 2015 album Immortalized, transforms the quiet acoustic original into a dramatic, orchestral rock arrangement. For electric guitar players, it offers an excellent study in dynamics, restraint, and how sparse, carefully placed notes can carry enormous emotional weight.

  • The original song was first recorded acoustically in 1964, but an electric overdub remix later took it to number one on the Billboard chart.
  • Disturbed's version appears on their 2015 album Immortalized, showcasing a much slower, more atmospheric approach than their typical metal style.
  • The arrangement rewards guitarists who focus on tone and dynamics rather than technical complexity — space between notes matters as much as the notes themselves.

How to Play The Sound Of Silence

Tuning: Drop D · Key: F# minor · Tempo: 82 BPM

The drop D tuning lets you fret the low power chords with a single finger, which is central to the heavier riffing here. At 82 bpm the slow tempo leaves every note exposed, so timing, vibrato, and dynamics matter more than raw speed.

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 82 BPM.

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Dan Donegan uses the Cry Baby Wah sparingly on select solos to add vocal-like expression without cluttering his minimal effects approach. The pedal's resonant sweep cuts through Disturbed's heavy mix while maintaining the upper-midrange clarity that defines his rhythm tone.

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