good cover, but I could hear some right off the bat. They're very minor mistakes, I'm not sure if they were mistakes at all. Just some missing notes if compared to the original, which makes sense since he's just one guy
I went to a Radiohead concert years ago in nyc. Was a cloudy summer day. Right as yorke went into the “rain down” verse the sky opened up and it began to pour. Was a moment.
Was this the show at Liberty State Park in NJ back in August 2001? Or was it during the In Rainbows era (again, in Liberty State Park as part of the early incarnation of Governor’s Ball)? I’m pretty sure those are the times Radiohead played outdoor events in the greater NYC area after OK Computer came out (I’ve seen them on every tour since they opened for Alanis Morrissette at my very first rock concert when I was 15 in 1996, a year before OK’s release, and I remember the moment you’re talking about but I can’t place for certain which of the two it was.)
@@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd I’m pretty sure it had to be after Kid A, as I saw them on all the OK Computer trips through NY and they played venues like Hammerstein Ballroom (I was at the Live at the Ten Spot show, and saw them there a second time that tour) and Radio City (where I saw the final show of the US tours for OK Computer, the one where they debuted How to Disappear as an encore.) Maybe I am missing one but I really suspect it was the 2001 Liberty State Park show, which for me has an extra significance as it was also the last time I remember seeing the Twin Towers before 9/11.
@@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd FWIW I looked up their old tours and there is no outdoor show after OK Computer but before Kid A in the NYC area. There is the Tibet Freedom Concert on Randall’s Island a couple weeks before OK Computer was released (OK Computer was released on my 16th birthday, so kinda easy to remember the exact date) and they did play Paranoid Android there (in fact, it was the only OK Computer song they played during a maybe hour long set) so if it was that specific one, so be it. But I was at the Liberty State Park shows and at the early version of Governor’s Ball they did for In Rainbows, and it definitely started raining at one of them I think during Paranoid Android, so I was sort of hoping you’d know which one based off which show you were talking about.
This is pure performance - no backing track, no looping pedal, no edits - just raw, soulful, ART. It would sound just the same without any electronic equipment (even the vocal reverb simply accentuates the natural sound)... Few have the guts to attempt this and far fewer have the talent to pull it off. So incredibly rare to see.
Firstly, what's the problem with backing tracks and loop pedals? Secondly, it is edited, you can clearly hear reverb on it, and probably some compression, which already makes it not RAW, and it's god damn okay
Paranoid Android. Covered by MANY people on RUclips. Covered flawlessly by very few. This is one of those very few flawless covers, and I am grateful to have found it.
Bravo, sir! You spoke about mistakes, but I didn't notice any. I think that Thom Yorke and the rest of the band would be honored and amazed to hear your cover of this. Very well done.
The “forgive my mistakes” comment before the video reminds my of when Dave Grohl said “this one’s a little weird acoustic” and then plays one of the best versions of the pretender. Great job
Man, I really want to thank you. I’ve been struggling with clinical depression for years now, during quarantine it became the worse it ever had. I came across one of your covers of the smiths, I’m not sure which one but I loved it. I sent it to my sister, I didn’t like the smiths at the time but your cover was so great I had to share it. I felt very inspired watching you play. While I had always wanted to play guitar you were honestly one of the reasons I decided to actually give it a try. Now I’m about a year in half into playing. I just finished writing an album and I’ve fallen in love with guitar and music. My life has been getting better and guitar honestly saved me. I just came across this video in my recommendations and I realized I owe a lot to you. You’re cover made me go through with buying the guitar and I love the smiths now. Keep doing your amazing covers and I look forward to seeing your future work! Thank you so much!!
Hearing a song like Paranoid Android for the first time is a chilling experience. Listening to an amazing cover like this is the closest you can get to a second chance at that feeling. Thanks for sharing ❤️
I've been trying to play and sing this song for so long allways vocals can't reach the highs and the guiter turns out ok way to slay on both fronts my man ty
Radiohead is my favorite band. Full stop. This is the best Radiohead cover I’ve ever heard and of my favorite of their songs. You are a unique talent and the full package. I can’t wait to hear what you do next. Thanks for sharing this.
I feel shattered after hearing that , god knows how you felt after performing it . That was mighty powerful & totally unexpected from you. I am now gonna go & lie down for a while ☺ Awesome Adam ,just awesome . 💖
Not to be pedantic, but he's almost exclusively using head voice for those parts you think are falsetto. Not sure he uses it at all in this performance.
To me, this is one of the most complex and layered Radiohead songs, and absolutely one of my all-time favorites. You nailed the tone, essence, and ethereal vocals. So beautiful.
Holy shit this is incredible. To do this all alone, on one guitar, and have it all sound like this, one of THE best covers I have heard! Well done Adam!!!
Within 30 seconds of hearing you for the first time, I knew that this was probably the most natural/genuine cover of this song I've ever heard. Best vibes ✌🏻 - New subscriber
I can’t even guess how many times I’ve come back to this. This song is already so hard to play let alone sing while playing, I just love all your Radiohead covers!
I fell in love with your voice awhile and you just further enthralled me with thanks to this performance. My favorite track off OK COMPUTER. Thank you for this ♥️
Absolutely amazing effort Adam! Fantastic playing and singing , and all at the same time ! You just keep doing better and better stuff man , you’re going to end up in the Stratosphere 😍
Please could you stop the noise? I'm trying to get some rest From all the unborn chicken Voices in my head What's that? (I may be paranoid, but not an android) What's that? (I may be paranoid, but not an android) When I am king You will be first against the wall With your opinion Which is of no consequence at all What's that? (I may be paranoid, but no android) What's that? (I may be paranoid, but no android) Ambition makes you look pretty ugly Kicking and squealing Gucci little piggy You don't remember, you don't remember Why don't you remember my name? Off with his head, man Off with his head, man Why don't you remember my name? I guess he does Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me From a great height From a great height Height Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me From a great height From a great height Height Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me That's it, sir You're leaving The crackle of pigskin The dust and the screaming The yuppies networking The panic, the vomit The panic, the vomit God loves his children God loves his children, yeah
You were born with such a rare talent, pitch perfect, just the right amount of tension. As for you guitar playing man, i strum a few chords and i struggle and i watch you play .effortlessly. Do you ever play live in North / North East London - genuinely wish i saw this before i got married. All our mates would have loved hearing you play as they relaxed with a few pre meal drinks. Your made for that sort of environment. Great to hear your back
C'est énorme ce que vous avez fait la voix, le fait de résumer le morceau en une seule guitare etc...C'est justement ce que j'essaie de faire en ce moment. Bravo.
This was the song that got me into Radiohead, and this is a brilliant cover. Thank you, and thanks to the mighty RUclips algorithm for bringing me here.
oh wow ! well fucking done !! I've been levitating upon my chair ! One of my favorite songs of all times, here performed with pure talent and incredible sensibility, also one of the hardest songs to play, and to sing, and you do both with real skill ! Bravo bravo bravo
wow, your voice is powerful, anyone who attempted to sing paranoid android knows it's a feat just to sing it, let alone play it as perfectly as you did
You’re amazing. I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and Radiohead is one of my top three favorite bands. You should be famous. You should actually be one of the top “actual musician” acts in the world. Your talent needs to be seen by the world. If selling your soul is real, don’t ever do it because you have enough God-given talent to do it without that. Superhuman job!
You have a gift my friend. Appreciate it as we appreciate that you have shared it with us. Music helps calm us in this troubled world and you are no small part of that!
"Forgive my mistakes" *proceeds to one of the best cover of this song*
Best cover ever**
Indeed, he did a Masterpiece...!! My god!
really cool dude
100 percent ❤❤❤
Instant chills…
"Forgive my mistakes" when i find one i will forgive you man
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good cover, but I could hear some right off the bat. They're very minor mistakes, I'm not sure if they were mistakes at all. Just some missing notes if compared to the original, which makes sense since he's just one guy
> "Forgive my mistakes"
> Proceeds to play one of the most incredible covers of this masterpiece WHILE SINGING
And singing good, really good
I went to a Radiohead concert years ago in nyc. Was a cloudy summer day. Right as yorke went into the “rain down” verse the sky opened up and it began to pour. Was a moment.
That's class 😊👍
Was this the show at Liberty State Park in NJ back in August 2001?
Or was it during the In Rainbows era (again, in Liberty State Park as part of the early incarnation of Governor’s Ball)?
I’m pretty sure those are the times Radiohead played outdoor events in the greater NYC area after OK Computer came out (I’ve seen them on every tour since they opened for Alanis Morrissette at my very first rock concert when I was 15 in 1996, a year before OK’s release, and I remember the moment you’re talking about but I can’t place for certain which of the two it was.)
@@chloemchll3774 was after ok computer.
@@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd I’m pretty sure it had to be after Kid A, as I saw them on all the OK Computer trips through NY and they played venues like Hammerstein Ballroom (I was at the Live at the Ten Spot show, and saw them there a second time that tour) and Radio City (where I saw the final show of the US tours for OK Computer, the one where they debuted How to Disappear as an encore.)
Maybe I am missing one but I really suspect it was the 2001 Liberty State Park show, which for me has an extra significance as it was also the last time I remember seeing the Twin Towers before 9/11.
@@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd FWIW I looked up their old tours and there is no outdoor show after OK Computer but before Kid A in the NYC area.
There is the Tibet Freedom Concert on Randall’s Island a couple weeks before OK Computer was released (OK Computer was released on my 16th birthday, so kinda easy to remember the exact date) and they did play Paranoid Android there (in fact, it was the only OK Computer song they played during a maybe hour long set) so if it was that specific one, so be it.
But I was at the Liberty State Park shows and at the early version of Governor’s Ball they did for In Rainbows, and it definitely started raining at one of them I think during Paranoid Android, so I was sort of hoping you’d know which one based off which show you were talking about.
You’re a joke…. What an incredible voice?! One of the absolute best covers I’ve seen on RUclips - I’m so glad I found this video!
This comment is a roller coaster
@@tryste_mx I aim to please! 😂
Agreed, this guy is amazing.
You don’t see too many compliments start with “You’re a joke” lmao
He's a really talented artist!! Congrats!!
Your first vocal line came out and I spoke out loud “Oh, damn!” alone in my kitchen. This is exceptional.
This is pure performance - no backing track, no looping pedal, no edits - just raw, soulful, ART. It would sound just the same without any electronic equipment (even the vocal reverb simply accentuates the natural sound)... Few have the guts to attempt this and far fewer have the talent to pull it off. So incredibly rare to see.
Firstly, what's the problem with backing tracks and loop pedals? Secondly, it is edited, you can clearly hear reverb on it, and probably some compression, which already makes it not RAW, and it's god damn okay
This is a superb version! Bravissimo bro!
Backing tracks are a joke and looping pedals are a fun way to show off on RUclips
There is really obvious edited effects, doesn't make it any less impressive!
Paranoid Android. Covered by MANY people on RUclips. Covered flawlessly by very few. This is one of those very few flawless covers, and I am grateful to have found it.
Holy shit. This guy is epic. Really really nice. His voice would also really suit elbow
"the tongue of concentration" during the tricky instrumental bits
Bravo, sir! You spoke about mistakes, but I didn't notice any. I think that Thom Yorke and the rest of the band would be honored and amazed to hear your cover of this. Very well done.
I thought it would come off worse than it did in all fairness haha! I was quite happy watching it back
I noticed a couple, but thats keeping it live, nothing major.
I admit when I saw the still shot of your face I didn't think you were going to sing but, wow! You 100% killed it. Amazing job!
The “forgive my mistakes” comment before the video reminds my of when Dave Grohl said “this one’s a little weird acoustic” and then plays one of the best versions of the pretender. Great job
This is one of the most incredible things I’ve heard. You’ve captured a very complex song absolutely perfectly with your amazing voice and a guitar.
I’m a rock and metal guitarist. THIS is what acoustic guitars are made for! Very good job!
Wow...your cover is absolutely incredible! Glad the algorithm timing aligned to see this.
Oh... My... God... THAT WAS INCREDIBLE MAN. YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL, I JUST WATCHED THAT WHOLE THING!
Man, I really want to thank you. I’ve been struggling with clinical depression for years now, during quarantine it became the worse it ever had. I came across one of your covers of the smiths, I’m not sure which one but I loved it. I sent it to my sister, I didn’t like the smiths at the time but your cover was so great I had to share it. I felt very inspired watching you play. While I had always wanted to play guitar you were honestly one of the reasons I decided to actually give it a try. Now I’m about a year in half into playing. I just finished writing an album and I’ve fallen in love with guitar and music. My life has been getting better and guitar honestly saved me. I just came across this video in my recommendations and I realized I owe a lot to you. You’re cover made me go through with buying the guitar and I love the smiths now. Keep doing your amazing covers and I look forward to seeing your future work! Thank you so much!!
🥹😍
Ok, now I gotta go look for this dude’s Smiths cover.
Such an amazing sharing... thanx!
Hearing a song like Paranoid Android for the first time is a chilling experience. Listening to an amazing cover like this is the closest you can get to a second chance at that feeling. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Wow - I am totally blown away - beautiful!
Thanks Pete 🙏
I've been trying to play and sing this song for so long allways vocals can't reach the highs and the guiter turns out ok way to slay on both fronts my man ty
Wow. That was something else
Radiohead is my favorite band. Full stop. This is the best Radiohead cover I’ve ever heard and of my favorite of their songs. You are a unique talent and the full package. I can’t wait to hear what you do next. Thanks for sharing this.
Radiosgrads
Ful stop great tune
@@jp3622 Fulltone. Yes buddy
I feel shattered after hearing that , god knows how you felt after performing it . That was mighty powerful & totally unexpected from you. I am now gonna go & lie down for a while ☺ Awesome Adam ,just awesome . 💖
Ah thanks so much Harmonie! It’s definitely an emotional journey this one ❤️
Brother, you are forgiven. That song is a b*tch to just play, but to sing AND play it is just some higher-order awesomeness...
I’m an old fella, been listening & loving music for 5 decades. You nailed this Adam. Pure Soul, could feel your passion for the music. Bravo.
That was absolutely fantastic mate. Really imaginative playing to fill out 3 guitars and bass sections. Very, very smart composition.
Yes Adam! You absolutely smashed it man. Really suits your voice. Haunting. 👏🏻
Thank you bro 🙌😎
Angelic voice and falsetto. As soon as I heard those first vocal notes I was impressed
Not to be pedantic, but he's almost exclusively using head voice for those parts you think are falsetto. Not sure he uses it at all in this performance.
To me, this is one of the most complex and layered Radiohead songs, and absolutely one of my all-time favorites. You nailed the tone, essence, and ethereal vocals. So beautiful.
Thanks
Holy shit this is incredible. To do this all alone, on one guitar, and have it all sound like this, one of THE best covers I have heard! Well done Adam!!!
that "yeah" at 2:43 brought a smile to my face. That was absolutely incredible
instant like. Your voice is medicine. Please never stop playing and singing.
Holy shit. You took a track that can only be described as soaring and sat just above it and rained down from a great height. What a thing of beauty.
That intro gets me!!! Bloody amazing!!! What a vocal!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Literally the hairs on my whole body are standing up. I salute u bro.
Thanks so much mate 💙
That was amazing! Best cover Ive heard of this, by far.
this took me back so hard. i love the "please forgive my mistakes" line before you absolutely killed it and delivered something beautiful. so good.
This is simply amazing. One of the best covers of this song I've ever heard.
highly underrated media this guy puts out
Hell yes, that's what I'm talking about! Fantastic job...and not an easy song to play and sing at the same time. Love your voice, Adam.
This is an incredible version. As well as being truly emotionally engaged you’ve got an excellent sense of rhythm, it really holds it all together
Within 30 seconds of hearing you for the first time, I knew that this was probably the most natural/genuine cover of this song I've ever heard.
Best vibes ✌🏻
- New subscriber
WOW Sir your sound and playing captivates the heart. So very talented.
Best solo cover i ever heard of this song! Well done
Woah 😳 I was NOT expecting to hear such a beautiful voice. You have an amazing talent, amigo
Wow that was great!! Thanks for posting Adam - Love it
Bloody well done my friend that was brilliant. Used to listen to that album all day at work on my walkman! Happy days.
This voice seems to be made for a heavenly opera. Wonderful
Epic, you nailed it buddy, really enjoyed this one
Wow, this is absolutely brilliant. Such a hard song to sing, and to capture on one acoustic, but you nailed this.
You owned this song. You made it yours. You killed it. This is fantastic!
Bro you have SUCH a beautiful voice. This is an incredibly hard song to pull off even without the insanely difficult vocals.
So much respect 🤜
The effort you put into your covers is awesome..
Your voice gave me chills. This is Paranoid Android completely distilled while retaining the soul of the song. Incredible!
One of my favorites, Adam! Awesome performance. Keep rocking brother!!! Cheers from Brazil.
I can’t even guess how many times I’ve come back to this. This song is already so hard to play let alone sing while playing, I just love all your Radiohead covers!
I was not expecting that voice 🥲😭
FANTACTIC! I'm a singer and musician too but your version is just perfect ! Voice + acoustic for this song it's very very GOOD! Cheers from France!
I fell in love with your voice awhile and you just further enthralled me with thanks to this performance. My favorite track off OK COMPUTER. Thank you for this ♥️
Nice profile pic
С первых аккордов у меня пошли слезы, с начала пения, я ушёл плакать..
Absolutely amazing effort Adam!
Fantastic playing and singing , and all at the same time !
You just keep doing better and better stuff man , you’re going to end up in the Stratosphere 😍
Please could you stop the noise?
I'm trying to get some rest
From all the unborn chicken
Voices in my head
What's that?
(I may be paranoid, but not an android)
What's that?
(I may be paranoid, but not an android)
When I am king
You will be first against the wall
With your opinion
Which is of no consequence at all
What's that?
(I may be paranoid, but no android)
What's that?
(I may be paranoid, but no android)
Ambition makes you look pretty ugly
Kicking and squealing Gucci little piggy
You don't remember, you don't remember
Why don't you remember my name?
Off with his head, man
Off with his head, man
Why don't you remember my name?
I guess he does
Rain down, rain down
Come on rain down on me
From a great height
From a great height
Height
Rain down, rain down
Come on rain down on me
From a great height
From a great height
Height
Rain down, rain down
Come on rain down on me
That's it, sir
You're leaving
The crackle of pigskin
The dust and the screaming
The yuppies networking
The panic, the vomit
The panic, the vomit
God loves his children
God loves his children, yeah
Impressive vocal control.
You were born with such a rare talent, pitch perfect, just the right amount of tension. As for you guitar playing man, i strum a few chords and i struggle and i watch you play .effortlessly. Do you ever play live in North / North East London - genuinely wish i saw this before i got married. All our mates would have loved hearing you play as they relaxed with a few pre meal drinks. Your made for that sort of environment. Great to hear your back
wow! what a voice and great playing! JAK
'forgive my mistakes" proceeds to make the most angelic cover ever
incrível conseguiu capturar uma banda inteira em um único violão .
Thank you for sharing this. A friend shared it just when I needed help finding calm and this is amazing.
No va ni un segundo y se que será épico este cover ❤️❤️❤️
Just phenomenal. This cover is in my regular song rotation among all my favorite music. This is something special, brother. Love it.
I don't even think this guy has to use a false etto to hit the high notes and u can actually understand all the words
This should have about 8 billion views.
What a voice not to mention great guitar playing.
FERDA
Weeknd covering Radiohead
This was awesome. Not many people could pull this off as good.
Hands down the most amazing cover I've ever heard of this song... thank you, totally brought a smile to my face.
This is truly comforting to this grieving widow. I love you
Man alive!! That's incredible. There isn't a time when I listen to it that I don't goose pimples. Thank you!
The "Rain Down" bridge... Gooseflesh. Outstanding!
C'est énorme ce que vous avez fait la voix, le fait de résumer le morceau en une seule guitare etc...C'est justement ce que j'essaie de faire en ce moment.
Bravo.
beautiful and superb rendition ❤
God I would love to hear you singing this with more force. You’re incredible, I feel there’s more vocal power yet to be seen (:
This was the song that got me into Radiohead, and this is a brilliant cover. Thank you, and thanks to the mighty RUclips algorithm for bringing me here.
Adam, that was stunning. I am in tears I have no words, you are a fine player, singer, and heartfelt guy, much love to you.
oh wow ! well fucking done !! I've been levitating upon my chair ! One of my favorite songs of all times, here performed with pure talent and incredible sensibility, also one of the hardest songs to play, and to sing, and you do both with real skill ! Bravo bravo bravo
f***ing algorithm shows me this 2 years later. What an amazing cover!
You absolutely smashed this, very difficult to sing and play at the same time...
goosebumps, absolute goosebumps
im late to the praise parade but im here to start it over again. this is incredible. blessing to my ears.
This man is incredible. Inspired performance. It is indeed a son of a gun to play and sing, and you did it amazingly.
the second you started singing i was locked in. filled with emotion. just gorgeous. unbelievable. dont stop.
Nailed it! When you started singing I've felt a shiver through my skin. Bravo!
This is the best acoustic cover of this song I've heard. Bravo.
wonderful cover man...truly one of the best songs of the 90's
You caught me right in the second i heard your voice. Beautiful!
This is imo the best cover of this song on RUclips by a single musician. Great job man !
Holy shit. Stunning cover dude. One of the best songs ever made- radiohead is the best.
wow, your voice is powerful, anyone who attempted to sing paranoid android knows it's a feat just to sing it, let alone play it as perfectly as you did
3:17 I’m in tears, sir. Beautiful performance.
You’re amazing. I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and Radiohead is one of my top three favorite bands. You should be famous. You should actually be one of the top “actual musician” acts in the world. Your talent needs to be seen by the world. If selling your soul is real, don’t ever do it because you have enough God-given talent to do it without that. Superhuman job!
Oh my fucking god. This might be the one of the best voice I have heard.
What an amazing delivery of an incredibly potent track. Congratulations mate, you win the internet today!!
I've been listening to this cover for about 6 months now, and I've finally plucked up the courage to comment that it's incredible.
Immaculate! Complete mastery of that classic, and your version gave me goosebumps!
You have a gift my friend. Appreciate it as we appreciate that you have shared it with us. Music helps calm us in this troubled world and you are no small part of that!