Live - Lightning Crashes with guest appearance of Adam Duritz

Live performing Lightning Crashes at Nuremberg, Germany at Rock Im Park on June 11, 2000.
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[@TheAceJustice]

i miss pop music that wasn't afraid to have a sound build. anymore i feel like i hear everything a song is gonna show me in the first 15 seconds. i like that this isn't afraid to take its time getting to the big hits.

[@drewmalcs]

one of the greatest songs ever from this era... up there with songs like Bitter Sweet Symphony

[@TheFearlessDave]

Live & Counting Crows - the most underrated bands of all time!

[@chubbs6504]

how can u not miss the 90s.

[@manifestgtr]

jesus...I never realized how incredible of a singer Ed is til this...he's got the right idea rockin those in ears...his intonation here is virtuosic

[@sarahrogevich4502]

He also has an incredible brightness to his voice that the sound engineers (in my opinion) overly darkened in recordings. And unusual choices in vowels, but they work. Love his voice.

[@JehuMcSpooran]

@@sarahrogevich4502 His voice certainly is different than most with some great skills, like in 'Run Away' with Shelby Lynn, but I feel that the sound engineers probably had to darken it a bit because I feel he has a limited vocal range. If you listen to 'Overcome' and their cover of 'I Walk The Line' you can hear where his limits are. Lightning Crashes is in the key of E but with the guitars tuned to Eb for a warmer sound so it's already a lower key than most will sing in. They probably had to darken or warm his voice to match the rest of the songs and balance it out a bit. That way it would give him a bit more of a dynamic range allowing his power to come out rather than sounding too bright and possibly harsh. Yeah, the choice in vowels is definitely different but suits the flow of the song. Sometimes it's just better that way. And Yeah, I love his voice as well. It can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I love it when a singer can do that.

[@FatMat137]

The pure joy in Ed's face when he realises Adam's coming out...

[@Elmaln]

Man, Europe has some awesome music crowds.

[@jasondiaz6385]

Great performance! And even better, not a single person in that crowd holding up a damn phone to record it. Back when people actually listened and paid attention to the band on stage. What happened to those days? sigh........

[@Mia444]

I like Adam D well enough, but man, nobody can be heard over the magnificent pipes of Ed Kowalczyk. Respect.

[@russjohnson22]

Thin af

[@manifestgtr]

That’s a consequence of the microphone levels. Engineers spend a ton of time dialing the lead singer’s mic in and the stand mics get less attention since they aren’t getting moved and have fewer opportunities to feedback. I’m sure the audience could hear Adam once his level was bumped but the sound going to tape probably stayed roughly similar, hence his voice getting a bit buried.

[@Mia444]

@@manifestgtr Thanks for that interesting explanation. I still think Ed's voice is better than Adam's just in general, but I do appreciate your input. 👍🏼

[@roellassche1403]

Brilliant: and the everlasting Adam: GREAT

[@christoph6879]

haha. just found the video. i´ve been there in 2000 or 1999 and when it began to rain cats and dogs the atmosphere started to get better and better. great concert :)

[@TheLeilaJan]

What a fantastic song! I get shivers down my spine each time i listen to it, it is simply amazing. The angel closes her eyes, and it hits your emotion with a huge impact.

[@keithcarter1965]

The "confusion" sets in at 1:30, when he forgets the words......but nice recovery, great song!

[@MrPomypilot]

+Keith Carter On purpose perhaps to emphasize "Confusion" ?

[@simonchattington8982]

+Keith Carter he always ad libs in live performances

[@johnnymeyer4253]

Dude, he didn't forget....

[@hlquad]

No way he forgot.

[@timmackesey8488]

Just saw LIVE in Atlanta- with BUSH opening- in August. They both still crush it !

[@VegasPhoneMan]

Nothing like forgetting the words to your own song

[@nyahhbinghi]

it happens all the time

[@vintagemusic338]

I always thought he pretended to forget to draw the crowd in and sing the lyrics.

[@SilverFlame819]

God, I'm so old. I was like - Oh, 2000. That wasn't too long ago. HAHA!

[@cameronmilligan6704]

SilverFlame819 same haha

[@mauriciomontilva6671]

The angel closes her eyes!!!!!!! beautiful!

[@andrewdegregory2824]

Classic! cool seeing Adam Duritz up there with LIVE. Remember artist were fans before they were Famous artists...

[@audiophile102]

The drums are definitely the driving force behind this song.

[@gcluskey]

Love this song so much, must be about 15 years old now. Amazing. Didn't realise these guys were still together

[@tomdelonge2222]

NOSTALGIC FEELING.

[@alexvanpelt494]

This is the song that will be heared on my funeral. Fantastic song, now I am completly suprised that the singer of my all-time-favourite band COUNTING CROWS is singing this with Ed. It can't be any better. And Adam: the rest of the songs on this day will be yours.

[@dianehach]

+Alex Van Pelt Yep this will be at my funeral as well.....My son better get this right!

[@americanslim6069]

2020 And i still love watching and listening to this!! 🤘🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@zawzawzaw21]

how could these 12 ppl dislike this super cool song !! Hip-hopper go to hell! this is ROCK concert!!

[@singingcera]

Nothing at all wrong with a little pride of one's accomplishments. Heck, I'm proud I make it out of the house in the morning.

[@nyahhbinghi]

Drummer is on point

[@lynnpeirce3205]

Still gives me chills 🎵🎸❤️

[@chadpittman3025]

You know it

[@ROCKNINJA777]

beautiful performance for a beautiful song. i love it how adam duritz kinda fucks things up and and distracts Ed for a second :)

[@retrocoli]

Amazing !!!

[@christianpage1558]

Adam duritz is an amazing artist I love counting crows perfect combination

[@nardo363636]

duritz kills it here!!! awesome backup vocals!

[@pfoist]

God, I'm so old. I was like - Oh, 2000. That wasn't too long ago. HAHA! The "confusion" sets in at 1:30, when he forgets the words......but nice recovery, great song! This song is just THE BEST

[@z14disc68]

I can FEEL IT!!!!

[@patlyons1524]

How cool was that when he sees Adam

[@MrSeemorebuds]

This is why i love festivals so much!

[@kenc.d8200]

Awesome band ! one of the very best ! Great work ED & Company . you guys rock .

[@michaelbianca]

The time that artists just looked like us but sing awsome ❤️

[@mfan0410]

I could watch this everyday....pure gold right here!!

[@dianehach]

mfan0410 I do watch this every day...lol

[@mikkigogirl]

Truly amazing song! One of my very favourite songs, such passion and so beautiful!

[@YankeeRhoad]

This is as good as it gets :) !!!

[@illisanantexico]

he's the lead singer for Counting Crows, cool to see them collaborating together, although it would have been nice to hear a little more out of him

[@A_Reasonable_Person]

adams size fluctuates so much....but the beauty of his music is always at the highest point attainable

[@Booze129]

Love this LIVE

[@larryunguran4410]

great song, music and fantastic singer, hope no one tries to do a cheap rip off.

[@kmm2442]

It is so special.

[@Crash-Rest-Yummy]

timeless

[@tomdelonge2222]

THIS. IS. JUST. EPIC.

[@quaid8732]

personally my two favorite bands

[@chyygirl]

Mental jewelry and Throwing Copper are two of my all time favorite albums. August and everything after by counting crows is up there too.

[@ohiowatching]

Love this..he isnt hard to look at either!!!

[@zannapics]

Loved this tour! Thanks!

[@longlivemyaddiction]

simply the BEST

[@reekashade]

A beautiful song I can feel it!

[@heemin637]

God, I'm so old. I was like - Oh, 2000. That wasn't too long ago. HAHA! Adam duritz is an amazing artist I love counting crows perfect combination

[@dianehach]

Beautiful....I can feel it...

[@WhiteyRavensTH]

such an amazing song!!! It fitted perfect on One Tree Hill (4th season) Thanks for upping it, great live performance!

[@somaditya75]

goosebumps...

[@Auctioncollector]

My favorite concert was them! His voice is sexy!

[@endranesta2926]

Two amazing vocalists counting crows live

[@halcyon0830]

I love Adam's Voice.

[@MetalGoddessDestroyed]

love live brings back old memories

[@williamwright2560]

Love this song!!!

[@anabass]

Fantastic crowd and awesome performance. Thank you for uploading.

[@jandrews270]

"The angel opens her eyes.'-Awesome.

[@elguay23]

Vaya dos genios!! Y qué gran canción!!

[@rekunta]

Great voice.

[@jcdwrites]

Yep -- Adam Duritz. I saw this tour stop in Berkeley three months later. Epic show.

[@nguyendinhtruongvinh5299]

He looks like Colin farell and Moby Brilliant: and the everlasting Adam: GREAT I had no idea that Roy Keane was doing this on the side.

[@JenniferSteel]

a fave live show

[@unstable_rider7761]

Wow, I don't have the words. Thanks

[@cesarcure]

A master piece. One of my favourite song of ever! Master piece!

[@LORNASAND]

Great song, fabulous video, great great great!!!!!

[@PatrickMc1nerney]

Two of the best lead singers from the 90s on one stage.. those lucky fans!

[@lacock4545]

your right! dig this performance, have to watch it atleast once a week

[@HarryT101]

this is such an epic song!!! love it

[@LoriDeMarco]

My favorite song ever AND Adam Duritz too? heaven!

[@CindyKamstra]

3:34: the surprise on Ed's face when he sees Adam :)

[@flammg]

I was there in Nuremberg on this festival, absolutely great live-concert!

[@wintrykiss]

love him !!!!! cant wait to see him again !!

[@rushangus]

Cool with the nod to Dire Straits!! I'm catching up to you after my long hiatus from performing.......Pachyderm in the woods of Minnesota was one place we looked @ recording just after you and Cobain's "Beavis and Buthead Experience" happened...The house and indoor pool looked great....and a stones throw away was the studio down the hill...cool too...but we ended up @ Oarfin Records with James Walsh producing....still was cool to have touched the same earth you guys did! Rock On!!

[@skinnyjack93]

one of my favourite bands.. and duritz is amazing

[@kerouacroads]

amazing!!!

[@jeffsec]

Best song ever with the word "placenta" in it.

[@anunbeliever4220]

Music is from the (muses) the gods and this gets you close

[@8MicFra8]

Ed Kowalczyk :) an american singer with DEFINITELY POLISH SURNAME:D. I'm polish myself, love the band "Throwing Copper" absolutely FTW FTW FTW!

[@jcrm05]

Wow Adam is so great, for Live there are no words

[@thedenisekeenan]

Grande banda...talento,carisma,...

[@kevkarilynam9867]

Thanks so much for poppping up

[@carlosferrera7369]

carlos1966 Robertocarloselgatotriebasio

[@lynetteharris2509]

This had to be an epic concert!!! I love this song/band!!! \m/\m/

[@jantrett]

One of my Fav.........Nice song...

[@dianehach]

loving adam

[@imapumpkin1]

SOME PEOPLE HAVE IT

[@detike14]

awesome!

[@chrisverstraete6029]

the angel opens her eyes, pale blue coloured eyes present the surface... who wrote these lyrics??? a hidden genius!!!

[@heathercorinne5876]

Ed did. Just saw a great interview on a channel called iwalktheline00. Loved counting crows lyrics too. Was so up for your own interpretation. 💜

[@heathercorinne5876]

Ed did. Just saw a great interview on a channel called iwalktheline00. Loved the counting crows lyrics too, so left up to your own interpretation.

[@EliteTeamKiller2.0]

Pretty sure it's presents the circle, given that the song is basically about the circle of birth and death.

[@hootowlsandwilderthings6626]

iris

[@SN66442]

Simply the best song ever...gotta love the 90 s

[@fansingling]

wonderful........

[@karine25011967]

One with the music!!

[@PatrickCockman]

I love this song and like singing it.

[@psygon77]

i love you ED! wooooohoooo... thanks for the vid

[@ericshoesmith9171]

GREAT Singer/Frontman and Member of a Band :)

[@johnex3303]

WUNDERBAR!!!!!!