Anna Begins- Craig Owens

[aconk1993]

download link please??

[AttheSeam]

I'm not even a big craig owens fan, but i like this better than the counting crows version.

[xxxhd1]

This nigga so raww maynne...

Raw like sushie. YEE YEE!

[101Avington]

Love Dis Song

Sub Fa Sub

[HomieUK92]

151 people should have had their lives aborted by their mothers. Oh yeah....and Craigs Owens, put these lyrics in front of a goat, get behind it, fuck it, and i bet it sounds better than you. Cunt.

[OhSnapple3796]

This song is just beautfulll.

My god.

[keepabreasttoday]

this is just craig owens...not chiodos. so technical its "i like this artist", not "i like this band" lol. but this is a good song so i agree i love this BAND.

XD

@brettdubs556 -keepabreasttoday

[GorgieClarissa]

I love this version over the counting crows. I don't know why, and I'm not ripping on counting crows, because I like them too, but there is something amazing about this singer and this song!!

[stephanieeaz]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs by Counting Crows, and I fucking love this cover!

[SHOUTxHIxHEYxHELLO]

does anyone know where i can find this song? mp3 or cd form i really dont care!

[keepabreasttoday]

@SHOUTxHIxHEYxHELLO its in info broski. click down arrow. XD

[BrettDubs556]

I love how all their portraits are the exact opposite of their actual expressions.

I love this band.

[leftyla]

Even though I don't necessarily like it, I give kudos to his different interpretation of the song which is the whole point of doing a cover. What's the point of doing a cover if it sounds exactly like the original?

[blueeyed07]

I love the cover! Actually. :)

[Jflux69]

overlapping vocals interesting..

[13dreabear]

can some one please get me this song because i want it soooo bad ://

[chemicaldosage]

@13dreabear check the description below the video, there's a link to download it

[cresantmoon96]

Some of these guys are sexy. lol.

[kelysee]

this is absolutely art... whoever thinks otherwise.... must get your eardrums checked :) or open up ur closed mind.... craig owens sure knows how to bring emotion into music

[mayresultin]

its different... really wierd, not bad though

it's still duritz>owens

[thehealingnurse]

My teenager got me hooked on this song. Love it!

[adomzz1]

this is awful. way to ruin it

[TheAlexANGST]

@adomzz1

Actually, I find it to be a work of art. You don't have to appreciate true art, but you also shouldn't share your lack of creativity and passion with people who don't care, simply because they, like myself, don't see any relevance of your blind perspective. Craig Owens is a true artist, and his voice is brilliant. You can't compare musicians, but you can see which ones are artists, and which ones aren't.

[dj13354]

@adomzz1 I agree ,so bad, I want to puke

[ScratchyBeardCoach]

Craig should cover Second Chane- Shinedown too, just heard that song today, and said man, he would sound good doing this.

[Recovrd1]

Wowawoowa that was amazing! What great vocals!

[candacesaur]

love<3

[agonzizzle18]

August and Everything After hands down one of my fav albums and Craig Owens doing a cover on it?? Can't get any better than that!!

[lukedemers]

Why was brian southall not credited for this?

BUll shit

[Jeffersonglasgow]

Does anyone please have this they could send me for itunes? It's not available to download you see x

[glacialgloom]

Omg what a sad song...

The picture and the song make me miss Chiodos... well the old Chiodos.

[ninjaseven]

he sings it beautifully. gotta love the craig!

also, i've been noticing that everone with the name craig is an amazing vocalist lol XD like craig owens, jonny craig, craig mabbitt. lol totally off topic but hey just thought i'd share it with ya guys

[rka199132]

Dude!! i know!.

Those three Craigs are my fucken idols.

pretty much if you're amazeballs you should have CRAIG in your name. haha.

[ninjaseven]

@rka199132

maybe i should change my middle name to craig or something. now THAT should give me some godly vocal powers of awsomeness! lol XDDD

[2gturbodsmer]

austin carlile is for real in of mice and men. the new cd comes out soon!

[soundinmotionxyz]

ehhhhh its ok but it doesnt have the same emotion as counting crows

[Quiestre]

@soundinmotionxyz totaly agree CC is way more emotional

[funkybuck]

@Quiestre -yeah, not sure if that's a good thing.

[olegsnkcclaw08]

chiodos became popular through him through his voice ! ,, eventhough bradley is also good ..

do you know guys the latest ? ...

austin carlile is the subtitute vocals for chiodos as for now .... he was a former member of attack and present member of mice and men *rumoured)

but i think thats not official ..

[kaycj11]

@olegsnkcclaw08 There new vocalist is Brandon Bolmer of Yesterday Rising.

[DannyDoornail]

I like the part between 0:00 and 4:58

[victorianvampiress]

lol me too

[rka199132]

haha.

right on.

[GearBov]

@DannyDoornail I like that part too. :3

[xXFreakofNature666Xx]

just to let people know craig was majorally bi-polar and chiodos was tired of him

but craig did get full of himself

and he is better off on his own solo career i think

[HikagexDanssa]

@xXFreakofNature666Xx he was a cokehead too :/

but i <3 him anyway he's legit

[iamtheman69bl]

just thought I'd let you guys know I was on warped tour for three weeks this past summer, spent time with craig and with lots of people around them. fact is. the rest of Chiodos would ONLY tour if he rode on a separate tour bus, they all hated him, and honestly i he wasn't too nice to anyone when i was ever around. I'm not saying thats the reason, and the only one. i'm just throwin in my piece. and btw it's kinda dumb you guys are gettin all crazy aggravated over this lol chill out =)

[VergieGetOffline]

so craig was on a seperate tour bus then ?

[Valeriahx3]

V in all honesty who gives a shit. at least hes still performing .

[stillsearching556]

holy fuck this is a beautiful song

[musicjh92]

im pretty sure it was because he put too much time into his side projects (like this) and the rest of the band wasn't the center of his attention anymore. either way, sad news. loved chiodos and loved craig. and for all the fans say whatever you want about me, i wont be checking this again.

[Tjnielsen01]

LMAO at all of you. get a fuckn life..

[Trag3dyINlif3]

During tour they posted a comment saying sorry we had to end warped tour early craigs throat has been bleeding....since then they havent toured again....need anymore? i could text him now if ud like me to.

[drumrboi63]

"We would like to let you know that we have let Craig Owens go as the singer of Chiodos. This decision was a necessary one. Out of respect for all of the hard work that we have put in together for all of these years we will not be discussing the specific reasons that this needed to happen".................. straight off of a blog on chiodos' myspace. So how about YOU get your shit straight before you try telling everyone else they're wrong, Trag3dylNlif3.

[Trag3dyINlif3]

Because he had throat problems dumbass it bleed when he screamed u get ur fucking shit straight i remember the tweet and the status.....im a huge fan of craig and ive played shows with them at rams head live in maryland so trust me. im right...why do ut hink he only sings? yeah prove that dumbfuck.

[drumrboi63]

why wouldnt they come out and say that then? thats not something they have to keep secret??

[drumrboi63]

By the way i was never saying your wrong, i believe you about the throat thing, i just dont believe that is the single reason they let him go from chiodos. you don't have to be a dick to everyone. and you said you could text him now? do it, i want to see what he has to say about it...

[LeVictoriaLovesJosh]

Maybe because he can sing. He has an amazing voice. Stop being a dumb ass. grow up. You don't know shit. You're just a fucking fanboy.

[TheLazzara]

he needs chiodos. his solo stuff isn't top notch, it's a let down compared to what he could do with chiodos.

[LeVictoriaLovesJosh]

He doesn't need Chiodos... The proof is in the views.. and concerts... If he needed Chiodos sooo bad why the fuck would people go see CRAIG OWENS after the incident where he was removed? Mhmm, there you go bud, He's fine on his own.

[TheLazzara]

Because he was in Chiodos before? He's a great vocalist yeah, but if he wasn't in Chiodos, do you think people would actually want to see him? Chiodos is what makes him famous.

His solo stuff is average at best. If he was to become a soloist first instead of being in Chiodos, I doubt people would know who he is. His solo stuff is not something revolutionary, it's something that's been done for over and over again.

[rka199132]

i totally get what you're saying. Chiodos and Craig go hand in hand, you cant have one with out the other but really in any band the frontman is where the money is.

But i also think while in Chiodos he was limited to do what he wanted even when he did his solo record im sure he was considering how it would reflect Chiodos and now he's pretty much open to do anything.

[TheLazzara]

i don't know, he's working with pete wentz now. patrick stump left fall out boy because he thought he was limited by pete wentz, so idk if it's a better move for craig or not =/

[rka199132]

i personally think Craigs just using Pete cuz he's way more mainstream and could really help him in the industry.

but bad idea, non the less/

[devinmoody]

i know your sticking for chiodos and im not dissing you... but saying i

ll txt him right now to someone over the internet that you'll never ever meet so why does matter? ahah its very childish.. makes you kinda seem like the annoying guy after a show that would ask the band for their numbers just so you could have them and brag about it

[Trag3dyINlif3]

ive toured with them alot yo

[devinmoody]

but i dont know you ahha just makes you seem like a moron

[crazyshit8]

my opinion he does sum bs on his solo sounding like randb its dissapointing =(

[Gamemaster520tj]

Craig Owens, I'm really happy for you and Ima let you finsih, but Counting Crows had one of the best recordings of Anna Begins of all time.

[GradyRho92]

ha ha ha

[massap6960]

Who are you Craig? Seriously, I just saw this and then noticed all of the other covers. Have you been around ; just 'Crows' songs? I've been out of the loop for awhile. I like it.

[nickfromjonandnick]

Craigery Owens was the singer for Chiodos until very recently, he just released a solo record "With Love" and is going to be taking his former side project with Isles and Glaciers more seriously since he has nothing better to do.

[Larzzy101]

He's from Chiodos :'), but he got kicked out of the band :'(

[Trag3dyINlif3]

No no he didnt get kicked out get ur shit straight his throuat was bleeding because when he started screaming he did it wrong so now hes paying for it in the long run.....kthxbye

[blessthedollar]

@Trag3dyINlif3 what the fuck are you sayin? O.o are you fool??

[Larzzy101]

@Trag3dyINlif3

Nah. Hahah, you get your facts straight. Maybe you should research yeah?

Before you go and try mouthing me. silly boys thinking they're right.

Learn to type correctly as well. Its reflecting your maturity more than your actual age.

[TheAndyxChrist]

this blows. back to the crows.

[MeemoBbz]

Craig Owens...Take Me Now Pl0x <3

[fighter1771]

Eh...

[marmitehighway]

This is a moby-esque brainfart at best. At worst its lazy profiteering from someone else's intellectual property. Either way, one things for sure. Its dogshite.

[parousia37]

dude, its a cover song. The beauty of music is its a creative medium with the explicit purpose of connecting people (in my opinion) and honestly, I love Craig and Counting Crows, and I love both songs because Craig is an amazing singer and no one can deny that, And Counting Crows wrote a truly great song, this is craig paying respect to a great band while being innovative. music would be nothing without innovation! remember that before you compartmentalize artwork into generalized packages.

[MECHAunitAMH1]

Wow, this background is so wrong, only 4 out of the six of them are still in chiodos.

[RonB999]

It's so sad! I hope they atleast release some info about why he got kicked out.

[XOXTheDarkKnightXOX]

"To all of our friends, family, and fans: We would like to let you know that we have let Craig Owens go as the singer of Chiodos. This decision was a necessary one. Out of respect for all of the hard work that we have put in together for all of these years we will not be discussing the specific reasons that this needed to happen.

[XOXTheDarkKnightXOX]

(Coninued) We wish Craig well . We will absolutely be continuing on as a band and we will keep you informed as this next chapter unfolds. Chiodos fans are the best fans in the world and all we can ask of you, after everything you have already given us, is to share in our excitement for this next album. We promise you will not be disappointed............Brad, Jason, Pat, and Corey"

[XOXTheDarkKnightXOX]

Thats what chiodos had 2 say about craig bieng kicked out, it sucks pretty bad

[GarretNZ]

it was basically just cuzz he got wrapped up in his solo career and other projects. he's just too busy to be in a band

[famouslastbreathh]

...I cannot believe that he got kicked out. ):

[halfie25]

The fact that anyone would say that this is better than the COunting Crows displays so much ignornce it's not even funny. Seriously! The only reason I can compliment this cover is because at least it sounds nothing like the original...

[AlyssaBree123]

Blah Blah Blah. Who cares if he remade this song? It's a song get over it. And in my opinion it's way better then Counting Crows. No offense I love the Counting Crows, but Craig Owens is my love por vida.

[bytchhwhaa]

yes, well this song is just a remake from the one counting crows...so if your going to say he took the lyrics, then talk about counting crows. :)

[Poseidon117]

i love me some craig owens!

man crush!

[RYANISNTCOOL]

Chiodos are a bunch of dicks with the "I'm a fucking rockstar" attitude.

They played a show in my town, and afterwards they lit off fireworks out back, hitting cars, yelling, drinking. They're disrespectful jerks who didn't even play an encore even though their set ended 20 minutes early

[greaseqpon]

if you feel that way dont go see them again, and stop complaining on youtube its not like there going to read it

[RYANISNTCOOL]

I don't feel that way, it's a fact. They were out back lighting off illegal fireworks, wrecking cars, disrespecting the venue/owners. I know this because I SAW it, and the owners told me like 3 days later.

I'll see them again because their music is awesome, and they're talented musicians. All I'm saying is it's getting to their heads and that always leads bands down a bad road.

I didn't plan on them reading it btw

[erickson182]

lol dicks or not they kick ass at making music

[killhannahfan2]

my all time favorite vocalist

[MarineIam]

Craig IS AWESOME

[AussieMusicRocks]

Having just listened to both versions, ( I never knew this version existed till today) I prefer CC's version. I guess Having listened to CC for so long it's hard to except someone else singing such classics. Craig sings this song beautifully but Adam owns it from the heart.

[deltaguy767400]

what a crime against a beautiful song. Adam Duritz would die if he heard this garbage.

[faz1987]

Adam actually helped this arrangement for the song. Somehow don't think he's turning in his grave

[BamBamBrandam]

Or he would be like "zomg craig owens" (:

[atouchovrrrated]

the counting crows version is better. i can respect this though i suppose. even though i lost a lot for craig when i heard he tried to kill himself.

[BamBamBrandam]

You lost a lot for craig? You don't even know what he was going through(not that i know), who are you to judge him?

[SmittySmithers88]

We are the almight court of judgment, BE JUDGED! By are judgment this guy is a piece of shit. No response to the court. You've been judged. Have a nice day, or should i say his bitch assness has been judged.

[atouchovrrrated]

I know that I'd do anything imagineable to be in his position. No lie there.

Let me rephrase that. I lost a lot of respect for Craig when he posted a bulliten on Myspace about trying to kill himself. I never saw it but I that's how I found out about it. It's just like... a baby cry for help. I dunno. Sorry bud. And I'm not judging him, I said I lost respect for him.

:)

The Undertakers Thirst For Revenge.

[tohruluvskyo4evr]

love this song, it should be on itunes.

[missgabbygorgeous]

DONT DISS CRAIG OWENS! he is a fucking god! and he is absolutely amazing! you just must not know what real music is.

[masterbasser1212]

craig sucks, he steals many lyrics from shakespeare, even a whole song! his voice is whiny. johnny craig owns.

(and dont tell me im wrong i know craig and ive talked to him about it, he thinks stealing lines from shakespeare is funny.)

[AnonymouslyAbsent]

lol

[xXxIncisionxXx]

A lot of lyrics are taken from literary works. Several bible verses appear in countless songs. It's ok if you don't like Craig Owens or his voice, but just because he has stolen a few lyrics doesn't take away from his credibility as an amazing musician.

[SprayPaintedMessages]

What the fuck is this shit?

[belfastsixpack]

amen.

[mmorton81691]

he has a solo album coming out in september lol

[JimmyShmizmarPants]

I feel horrible. I didn't know this was a cover for the longest time ever! Sorry Counting Crows.

[smrtguy54]

counting crows is way better this really sucks

[K3NN33DYY]

Craig Owens is so sxz.

LAWL

[Kevown245]

Counting Crows FTW, this blows

[Thai7331]

you blow.

[gytisls]

thank you so much for putting the download link

i couldn't find it anywhere

this song has been on repeat for like a week

,33<3,3,3<,3,333333

[pookie413413]

I give the guy/girl (still haven't been able to figure out yet lol) for knowing a good song but some songs should just be left alone.

[artsydude8900]

it's a guy, but he sings in a very clear falsetto voice (called countertenor) mostly the same voice type as Michael Jackson. It's rather androgynous

[atouchovrrrated]

Definitely a guy. Craig Owens... could not possibly be a girls name. I guess it could. But come on. And yeah, the original eats this for brunch.

[kaylapwnzz]

oh ps.

i will meett him someday .

>;D

[kaylapwnzz]

I love this, im totally obsessed.

it's soo amazing.

his voice is heaven.<3

[Xrayl15]

ok, his voice is unnaturally high, and holds onto notes unnaturally long. <counting crows. by a bunch.

[shrimpMILKSHAKE]

i love this.

so much.

<3

i'm gonna go listen to the original now (:

[lovethestarsontop]

thousand times better than the original.. Craig has a wonderful voice.. everytime when i listen to this song i become a dreamer

[davidquate]

i love it, craig owens is amazing.

[speedofsugarrush555]

I kind of..... despise this.

Like.... want to tear my ears off.

I like the actual version of this song, by a GOOD band.

Some people should just NOT be allowed to make music.

[joboy678]

fuck you!

[diegoamerezrocks]

Craig Owens is a great singer. But he's not Adam Duritz.

[gh0st427]

this is better than the original

[patrickakapapoo]

yeah i got to meet craig owens umm like 4 days ago!!!

[erikslilangel00phan]

this version os not nearly as good as the original. boo.

[howdaremysheep10]

ROFL i agree with maxx21895 xD

[zhengarei]

[I don't know why I didn't put a pic of Craig by himself. lol.]

cause you love the band as a whole.

[Joshewuhh]

Wonderful cover.

What makes Craig an amazing vocalist is how he ranges his styles.

Can scream his lungs out in Chiodos, then melt panties of girls with his solo acoustics.

I envy him... so much

=)

[bettyd76]

me encanta la original de counting crows pero esta version me ha sorprendido es preciosa y alternativa

[Jeffres14]

So I just listened to both versions of the song. And They are both amazing in their own ways.

CC version is beautifuly written and his voice is awesome. But it's very 90's.

Craig's version is equally amazing. He has an amazing voice to begin with and he issinging an amazing song.

I really like both versions.

[drummer2b16]

this sounds soooo much better than the original song hahaha sooo much better dude, he actually has an amazing FULL voice, dont hate on other peoples talents man, if people are gifted with a voice that can express their emotions as well and as beautifully as craig can, just deal with it. i hate people that hate on others who have talent, if you are better than craig, prove it, enough said right? if you know enough to criticize, you must know enough to sing yourself....right? hahaha

[KatieeBearr16]

I like it...It takes way more talent to sing. It's even harder to "cry" while singing. So don't talk shit unless you actaully know how hard it is.

It IS hard to sing. If you can sing as good as he can....why aren't you famous.

[Halohailer]

ech utterly destroyed a good song.

This guy(?) sucks.

[swooper5]

he doesnt sob he wines. he sucks. I can sing just as good if i wine. I mean he sucks. End of discussion. he sucks big elephant balls.

[maxx21895]

craig owens. enough said. the only penis. i would ever suck for a million dollers

[GreaserPrincess]

This is a different take on this song, actually. Despite the fact that they have the same words, I see two totally different interpretations, but that goes without saying. And I like the one by Counting Crows because I heard it first, and I can identify with the beat of the music along with the lyrics. Still, I wouldn't say this guy sucks, I just don't think his voice and style goes with the song.

[finalforewarning]

Excuse me, but I'm pretty sure Craig doesn't sob. That's his way of singing, and he has a naturally high voice of complete sentimentality. He's perfect being the way he is, and not like your opinion really matters to the fans he has, and to him in comparison. Craig is very awesome and probably very nice overall, and though I've never met him; I can conclude that he has great personality.

[IfTheBannersFall]

You can't conclude an opinion on someone's personality that you've never met.

That's like saying, "This food looks terrible, but I can conclude that it's pretty good."

[woahuplayguitar]

he's a beast!

[afmafmafm]

I found this looking for CC's version, got curious by people saying they like this version better. I'm not trying to troll here; but jesus! not only is this really overly angelic, as someone said already, but that breathing and sobbing is cheesy American Idol stuff. It saddens me that people fall for these manufactured emotional vocal tricks. And the synth string sounds like it's on endless repeat. Next.

[trishafalcon101]

really? craig is a gift from god. he opens his mouth to sing and i orgasm all over myself. so pretty much...fuck you. go listen to gay ass CC

[toddokins87]

is this guy really a guy?i think cc did it ALOT better

[trishafalcon101]

more of a guy than your ass. craig is a god. fuck you too. go listen to gay ass CC?

[IfTheBannersFall]

You're an idiot.

[NellBrent]

And yes he is a gloriously good singer. He can sing whatever the hell he wants to :-) I'm just saying the CC version just moves me more.

[NellBrent]

Look, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I don't hate on people who like this version better. I just heard this for the first time and just wanna give my opinion.

I don't like this version, personally. It loses all the musical emotion that the original had. The rawness and vulnerablity are gone. It shouldn't be sung so angelically. Personally if someone knew the CC version first, and really likes the CC, I don't see why you'd prefer this one. But that's just me. Don't hate.

[mordici1]

i can appreciate why people can like this better than crows version but the whole "girly voice coupled with techno" thing just isn't working for me, just my opinion though. :)

[caseychiodos]

he's wonderful.

[0blondesurfer09]

i LOVE the counting crows.

but craig does this song better...

(:

[PurpleWordz]

I just loved it!!!!

counting crows and chidos are awesome bands!!

this cover has completely blown me away. I love craigs voice!

[DKass247]

I have more respect for craig owens reminds me of Ant Green of Circa Survive and early Saosin. I feel he offers alot of musical creation here. Good Work Mr. Owens

[hbomb02]

WOW...Why would he do this...its really bad

[Sleevlus]

Acturly rather brilliant. I like it.

[coheedisamassacre]

what the fuck is this bullshit , stay away from counting crows 4 ever

[smithers262]

counting crows sucks dick

[Jacobsary]

lol truu dat nigga

[smoothsax]

i like the picture...

where u get it?

do u know who make this pic?

[barws]

anyone have a link to ap podcast 18 craig owens?

that is not from AP

[stargirl119]

you can just download it from itunes

[dustyman88]

Craig Owens could sing rap and make it sound like the best music on earth

[snookerd742001]

wow this dude can sing but he butched this song. Long live the crows

[Mark4679]

he just made it into something his fans would enjoy.

[ponywonka]

hit the notes admirably well, but i am a fan of the original Counting Crows version...

this is haunting and intriguing....

doesn't strike my heart in the same manner however...