Watch the new video from Adrian Crowley for his new single The Saddest Song, taken from his sixth studio album ‘I See Three Birds Flying‘.
Recognised for sometime as one of Ireland’s most evocative lyricists, Adrian’s gift lies, not only in his poetic flair with words, but in his unerring ability to set those lyrics against an irresistibly affecting musical backdrop, often recalling the spare, reflective potency of Lambchop or Leonard Cohen.
With “The Saddest Song”, the first single taken from Adrian’s new album ‘I See Three Birds Flying’, that marriage of eloquent lyricism and musical poignancy has never been stronger as London-based string duo and experimental composers Geese weave plaintive sighs of violin and viola around Crowley’s pitch-perfect storytelling.
As an introduction for anyone new to Adrian’s work, it’s a beguiling, understated exercise in songwriting sophistication: for those already in the know, it’s an affirmation of Adrian’s prodigious talent and a welcome declaration of intent for what is sure to follow on his forthcoming album.
Lyrics:
And I turned away from the darkened window
To light the lantern on the night table
And opened up the virgin pages
And I tried to write
The Saddest Song In The World
And then I folded up
The tear soaked pages
Of careworn lines and forlorn phrases
Of shameless abandon
As if guided by the many hands
of The Disenchanted!
But I soon decided to let the pages fly
To the hands of another
And so I let them fly
And I tried to write
The Saddest Song In The World
Adrian Crowley: vocal, electric guitar, Strings performed arranged and recorded by Geese (Vincent Sipprell & Emma Smith)
Vince played viola & cello, Emma played violin.
Kevin Murphy also played cello.