Saosin - I Can Tell Cove Reber Vs. Anthony Green

Saosin - I Can Tell
Betray!
The Avalon is always beside me
And Im following it home
Where is my home?
Orion glows
And his eye open up
I once believed I would set you in line
If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else
If you keep asking me Ill melt away in the summer air
It wont hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now
If you keep asking me Ill melt away in the summer air
It wont hurt half as much and Ill beg for you to just tell me something
The fluid through the alpha waves and power cables everywhere
Exercising self-control
The child calls
And she lies open
I Once believed "if only i'd been thinking at all"
If only I had the strength youd be completely accepting something else
If you keep asking me Ill melt away in the summer air
It wont hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now
If you keep asking me Ill melt away in the summer air
It wont hurt half as much and Ill beg for you just tell me something
If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else
If you keep asking me Ill melt away in the summer air
It wont hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now
If you keep asking me Ill melt away in the summer air
It wont hurt half as much and Ill beg for you just tell me something
You swore
Out like my life
You cried
So Im engaged to smile

[@spontaneousbootay]

Can we agree how lucky we are to have both? I’m still rocking out to this

[@nogrecords]

Meeeee too!!!

[@xcynicalreasonsx]

Thank you for this. I agree 100%. I sometimes think which one I prefer. But I'd rather listen to both back to back.

[@xcynicalreasonsx]

I liked your comment already so I had to comment lol

[@pLayC]

who really wrote this and who wrote how it is sung.. thats the one i like

[@TayBuggAndJayBirdd]

It's not about who sings it. It's about how they sing it.

[@ZakKing01]

Green always fit the sound better with his vocals but Cove was a HUGE reason for their success. I love both of them. I wish we could get a project with both. Wishful thinking.

[@xcynicalreasonsx]

I mean jeez they've got two guitarists can we get two vocalists please lol

[@NickYoung22]

I’ve always noticed a difference between Anthony and Cove, what I had never noticed was the musical difference. It’s much more mellow/simple with cove singing. I suspect the label had much to do with this. My favorite example of the differences is “I wanna hear another fast song” and “sleepers”.

[@thatoneguy2136]

They share the band now. Sometimes Saosin tours with Anthony Green and sometimes with Cove. Just recently Saosin played in Manila with Cove. Earlier this year they played a show here in their home county where they both took turns playing a set.

[@matao33]

According to Wikipedia, Cove is an official member of the band again, and Anthony Greene is on hiatus.

[@chronicautumn45]

When I was younger I used to listen to both of these versions all the time and I didn't notice they were different singers for the longest time.

[@oktoranovrialdi]

They have similar character to present how Saosin music is haha

[@waybach]

Haha SAME 😢

[@PogsRespicio]

Yeah i just compare the drum parts to know which is which version

[@realChewky]

Anthony green. It's his damn song afterall.

[@dobattlers]

I personally love AG's raw emotional feel. That energy bursting on every lyric

[@Ghost0fDespair]

COVE IS NOW THE SKSK VOCALIST WOOO THIS IS GONNA BE SO GREAT I'M CRYING

[@ivaerak]

Are you serious? Scary Kids?

[@Ghost0fDespair]

@@ivaerak YES

[@sanjayaprakoso5584]

Seriously? But cove in dead american

[@Ghost0fDespair]

@@sanjayaprakoso5584 really?? Gotta check that out thank you 😍 *u*

[@sanjayaprakoso5584]

@@Ghost0fDespair yea dude

[@zapatarmando]

Years and years hearing both versions not knowing first one's Cove's. Always thought that AG singed the first one cleaner, and then the other one for good. I really like 'em both, Cove's voice is really great too! It's actually really great to have 'em both here to sing, cry and smile.

[@dobattlers]

Whoever is second is by far better for me. I smiled and turned up the volume when the second version came on

[@Mangl0]

Cada uno es genial, pero esta fué de las primeras canciones que escuché de Saosin con Anthony y quedé fascinado con esa voz tan única y la emoción que transmite

[@deadzombies4496]

Cove's verses are more clearer. Anthony's chorus is so much more visceral and emotional though. I honestly can't decide between the two. Its a win win both ways. Like everything in life, there are pros and cons. In Saosin's case, the cons are very subjective.

[@xcynicalreasonsx]

I agree. I'm honestly glad there's two.

[@Ray-wn1zl]

Agreed. The funny thing is I thought on Anthony's version it was Cove's singing 😂. Still both are great singers 👍

[@menace_to_myself7856]

Agreed!! Anthony’s chorus just hits different

[@anthonychavez2021]

Anthony green remains the king

[@rickymagilljr.8129]

​@@anthonychavez2021 💯

[@waybach]

Lyrics: Betray The Avalon is always beside me And I'm following it home Where is my home Orion glows And his eyes open up I once believed that I would set you in line If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just tell me something The fluid through the alpha waves and power cables everywhere Exercising self-control The child calls And she lies open I would believe if only I'd been thinking at all If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just tell me something

[@TheShimmmy]

Well said. I like the self titled cd with Cove just as much as i liked the ep with Anthony. Plus, we got circa survive out of the whole situation, which is amazing. Anywho, The ep and the self titled cd will always be a nostalgic staple for me, such good shit.

[@MattyShreds]

Props to Cove, very good version! However, it's clear Anthony's soul is in his song.. There's an emotional attachment singers have in the music they write, to me it felt super personal. Amazing job to both though, banger song in general!!

[@16xthedetail76]

Disagree. Cove has much more punch in his delivery, Anthony has more dynamic range but that doesnt mean he has more emotional attachment. Cove is far superior. Even moreso to my point, cove sings WITH the band, anthony doesnt.

[@miso8998]

I like Anthony’s...it takes me back to high school:)

[@TroyBizzOFFICIAL]

Respect for cove, but Anthony green is the best!

[@bel.vermillion]

Chill dudes, just love the band and the song. Obviously, the two vocalists are great. They deserve to be both appreciated and let's just respect their styles. There's nothing to debate about, if you love either cove or anthony, good for you guys cause at least we came to know and take this song to heart, since then and for a lifetime :)

[@slipknot817]

You can feel every bit of emotion in Anthony's voice. He is a god among men.

[@lawless2k12]

Anthony Green all the way

[@matiasbecerro12]

one of my favorite songs

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

The production level is the difference in these two. Seen both live. Only one actually sounds like this. Cove always stuggled with this tone.

[@rareoaq]

Funny how this is the only Saosin record of Cove where he is somehow able to mimic Anthony's tone and range...

[@konsitv2173]

Cheers to both of them being the part of this band is a great legacy 😎

[@JROCK50054]

I like the pace and instruments a little better on Cove's version, but I like the way you can somehow physically feel Anthony's emotion through his voice more. It's like Cove is just focusing only on sounding good. While it seems like Anthony is pouring his soul out trying to just fucking shove his raw emotions into our ears and then force them to our heart. You can tell how hard he's screaming in the chorus. Speaking of which, they both beautifully nailed the chorus though, holy shit.

[@dobattlers]

JROCK50054 for me coves versions seems way too fast and rushed, no emotions and if there were, no time for them to sink in

[@russelljazzbeck]

Agree. Anthony doesn't really have a choice in the matter. Here's proof :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWK7nnWog9igiK8

[@raiderxriderph]

Both are fuc*ing awesome 2 era's but with same emotional energy

[@ChildrenOfDesire]

Anthony Greens vocals remind me more of classic emotive hardcore, I really like that

[@dannygibson2597]

exactly. cover was always more on the pop side which I'm not into

[@lschm2479]

Anthony... for sure

[@keithchaffin1139]

i wish they both could sing together. i like both their voices but nothing beat anthony greens versions of saosin. he helped build that band with his unique voice

[@newwavedave112]

I agree with most comments on here concerning Anthony's emotion, however, Cove is a better singer, and I think he does a great job covering this song, and I prefer his voice over Anthony's.

[@geraldcruz6194]

We all know this piece is built for anthony, though Cove is another beast... Both guys are great in their own ways... Saosin for life!

[@left4deadian]

I prefer AG. More raw and emotional.

[@kairic2156]

My favorite vocalist is Green, but in this song im gonna go for Reber version. I love both version but reber version is not on spotify, so mostly i listen to green version

[@leandrotan5149]

Both are great

[@JYASON1]

yup Anthony as well

[@gustavgjerstad6867]

Both versions sounds like Anthony tbh

[@kuyamaykel]

-and both pictures are Cove's LOL check it out.

[@dennisstoff8990]

@@kuyamaykel Agree

[@Burninterps710]

fr lol i think it is lol

[@MCNeurotiK]

I know this comment is old, but I feel the opposite. The first version may have some of Anthony's vocals but I hear a lot of Cove.

[@ForuMxHavok]

I still remember when Anthony and Saosin split. Saosin held auditions trying to find a replacement for Anthony. I think Coves audition tape is still kicking around on KZbin somewhere. He was a huge fan of Anthony and tried to do his best to stay true to the sound of Saosin. Only through later albums did they branch off around coves vocals more

[@chronicautumn45]

Cove's version is just cleaner, but this song was MEANT for green and you can feel it.

[@chronicautumn45]

Listen to the way Anthony says "air" that's my strongest evidence. lol.

[@_gkc]

I like both of them

[@esellanta]

Green and it's not even close.

[@vanessaclark3997]

Thanks for this. Just saw them with Anthony last summer. Wasn't a fan till after the show. Wanted to see the comparison. Cove did good in my opinion. His voice is smoother. I feel like it hits my chest harder with Anthony though. Never seen Cove perform. Anthony was awesome live.

[@brianheggs9437]

Sorry 3 years ago you saw saosin with Anthony green as lead singer?

[@bellaglamurosa3527]

In both cases the deep voice in my mind says: "THIS IS A WORK OF... ART!"

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

Great job on this

[@frikers]

both are awesome! its just different styles!

[@PhotoShopist]

Can we just accept that Anthony was superior in every way?

[@Belfegot]

No

[@rifalsufalah7243]

Nah

[@boogie..]

Anthony will always be my Saosin.

[@rareoaq]

Compare Cove's cut to the new remastered recording with Anthony and everything becomes very clear...

[@Chris-ko7ov]

I can never decide if "completely" is the right word there

[@mikesilvestri5013]

Cove all the fucking way

[@ferchotowers2388]

anthony rules

[@d.prestonpeek9460]

I think they're both underdeveloped in the higher register at the time of this recording.

[@Buzzcut130]

The final bridge where it slows down and the vocals kinda drone, Anthony version is the best. Cove is Saosin’s vocalist though, through and through.

[@MADTOONY]

Cove

[@wowimhigh]

I'm still here, Boys. 😁

[@PodSoil]

The first song from saosin that I ever heard from was Cove. I memorized all the lyrics to his songs befor moving on to translating the name. But over all, I think Anthony is a better singer. Love that guys voice. No homo.

[@nogrecords]

Exact same here. Love them both. I think Anthony has way way way more emotion. But Cove Reber is a great singer too. They are phenomenal at what they do. I feel so bad for Cove tho. Everything that went down. It seems like he got a raw deal

[@AzsuraX]

I loved many songs with Cove, and I think he did justice for a period of time but Anthony sings those songs like he lived/wrote them and you can feel that. Even the production/mixing of those early songs you can tell they were meant for Green but got reworked for Cove.

[@AsepIsrizalAnwar]

Anthony Green

[@wmccinema]

2022 anyone? hahaha

[@danny2131]

Cove all the way man!

[@itsjustacapgun]

I've often debated the Cove verses Anthony thing. I love Anthony Green as a vocalist, he has such raw and powerful emotion in his voice, where Cove has more of a refined and less powerful/moving sound. Anyone with a discerning ear should be able to agree on that much. I think for the sound they had with Anthony, Anthony fit very well and those recordings are amazing. For the sound they had with Cove their self titled ep and full length, as well as the gray ep, were all great... Well, some of the songs throughout that era didn't have as much appeal as others did. I think that the guy who's currently singing for Dance Gavin Dance would have made this band exactly what it should be, and they were foolish to not snatch him up when they had the chance. Tillian (pardon me for not being able to spell it correctly) was the perfect blend between Cove's polished and professional sound, and Anthony's raw and emotional sound, Tillian could have taken Saosin to a new level musically. Anyhow, that has little to do with the debate... For this song, Anthony wins hands down... The sheer power of the vocals, the emotion that bleeds through, and the yelled chorus, where he's singing so hard his voice breaks into short screams... It all comes together perfectly in Anthony's version. I like both vocalists equally for their time with the band, but overall I find Anthony has the more emotional and powerful sound, and I love all of his work for that (especially Audience of One, Jeer At Rome, and his Solo recordings)

[@wafflestretch420]

itsjustacapgun Well broken down. I agree with you

[@dobattlers]

Exactly

[@vicodinog1908]

Tilian is a cleaner vocalist than either... Green had a perfect blend of rasp while still being able to reach the high clean notes imo. I am not a fan of DGD though, full disclosure.

[@guitarhero38633]

vicodin OG DGD objectively smashes Saosin in the instrumental and vocal aspect of music in every way possible. Just throwing that out there.

[@marlucresencia1744]

cove and anthony and SAOSIN

[@soggyscarecrow]

Both.

[@dannygibson2597]

Honestly they sound pretty similar, but Cove is just doing his best AG impression

[@snakebiter6647]

Hey this live vs studio version oh my..

[@METALMIKE772003]

Anthony's is better more emotion. when hearing coves it sounds like he sings faster wich doesn't sound right

[@Ssacky]

Cove did a fine job but i still prefer greens version

[@mattgray6416]

You just can't compete with Anthony...

[@tobythewuss]

Both

[@dwiwutomo]

Cove better for the pitch control, but everyone have deffrent voice...so both it's a great singer

[@vhsquiver]

why are there two versions of I Can Tell

[@mr.excitement689]

Was this song not on an album?

[@tyrantpho]

cove the best

[@12eveal]

wait...so is this song called "I Can Tell" or "I Can Tell There Was an Accident Here Earlier"?

[@santiagopeschiera1743]

Ephdel that is the full name of the song but it's often shortened since it's too long.

[@dlbfanclub]

saosin is just good.. /endvid

[@nurcahyono703]

Youre not alone version anthony green please ???,

[@oktoranovrialdi]

Ever heard Voices from Green version? He ruined it perfectly

[@wmccinema]

someone should make a cover of this with Peter Steel vocal style.

[@theronprice]

This is hard. Olay, the Tempo difference really causes a problem when it comes to comparing the two songs. There are other things that complicate comparison also. I really like Cove’s song. The Tempo seems much more natural for the song. It’s so hard to look beyond the glaring tempo difference.

[@eBurding]

Anthony’s is recorded really badly but I know how he sings and I go Anthony 100%

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

They’re just different unfortunately. Love both but the ability of Anthony is higher at all capacities

[@akongkyle]

Cove the best

[@MiguelPerez-cx4mm]

Green

[@Shinobugskiller12345]

they pretty much have the same style of singing!!!!

[@ariepermadi]

Who is the first?

[@mr.excitement689]

I’ll agree with several folks here, I think with the proper recording tools, Anthony greens version is much harder hitting. The slower sounds better for this song, and there is much more feeling to Anthony’s version. Cole has a great voice but it sounds like he is just rushing though the song.

[@solsojourn3237]

Cover's singing gives me chills, but Anthony makes me cry.

[@hankzhang2090]

I am not sure wheather Cove actually did vox for I can tell.

[@H2Wheelz]

How bout we compare them doing live? I go for cove

[@blkjames]

In my perspective I think cove kills it. BUT! The emotion put into this song or ANY SAOSIN SONG THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ANTHONY GREENS, will not be touched by a remake!! he doesn't have the original intent of the song imbedded in his memory from real shit that happened to him. this song is anthonys memory. I give a fuck about how clear his voice is, I want the emotion!... fuckin robots

[@jaredherz1133]

i love you we should hang out sometime we'd get alone really well

[@chd22]

yup you're an amazing guy les hang out as well

[@marcyelloweyes9770]

Cove not eeven as good as green but both great that they love music

[@vyko05]

I prefer Anthony, always...

[@kuyavamps]

I can't tell the difference

[@TheSchwick]

Cove is cleaner but more polished. AG is more raw and emotional. I prefer AG. Both good though.

[@danaverycavite2484]

Cove NO DOUBT!!! 🤩

[@MIKExMASSACREx]

Green obviously has more passion in the way he sings, he can carry the song, cove is more of a traditionalist vocalist. His sound is more polished and mainstream

[@lieslwholovescookies6412]

The first one is Anthony green. Not cove reber

[@SaosinRG]

cove i love you

[@alfathanwardanoputra8800]

AG is match for this song, but I'm still prefer cove then Anthony haha

[@1687rlopez]

Cove!! No disrespect to Anthony at all, honestly. I just really love Cove’s voice. It’s such a shame that he left the band the way he did because he has so much potential. I really think that if he could get ahold of his demons and build his confidence back up and work with a vocal coach he would be absolutely unstoppable!

[@Ronnyvitor]

Anthony is best..

[@TheBionicleRocks]

I prefer Green's

[@justinjerome7921]

Anthony Green's version wins hands down.

[@kasaundrachiasson4366]

Anthony is better and it’s not even a little bit close. Cove cover is a hard force. Especially live… but forget that, doesn’t matter. You can feel Anthony’s voice, you can only hear cove’s.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

Both are great. Anthony Green is a high tenor and Cove is a mid-tenor. Both singers technically have high voices for guys, but Cove's voice is more powerful as far as vocal weight goes, while AG's voice is more unique and lighter.