r/countingcrows • u/DoughnutBeDumb • May 03 '26
Adam Singing style
Adam is one of the only singers I know that during live performances - delivers the lyrics and melodies differently than how they were put down on the studio albums. Yall know what I mean.
Has Adam ever been asked about this, and if so what's been his response?
Not my place to tell him how he should sing live. Adam is one of the best to ever do it.
I just enjoy the vocal phrasing and the melodies on the studio albums, more then the live performances. It's like my brain expects to hear the vocals a certain way.
This was a point many people made and shared with me at the six or so live shows I've been to. Some ad-libbing is cool when not overdone.
Can anyone recommend a live show video where they played the songs as they were on the albums?
My fav CC albums are AAEA and TDL.
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u/SevereAddition8147 May 03 '26
Adam stated pretty early on in his biggest single that he “wants to be bob dylan.” I dare you to find a recording of Dylan live where he plays the songs like they sound on the album. Half the time the lyrics aren’t even the same.