Bruce Springsteen - Adam Raised A Cain (1978) (Remaster) [720p HD] video free download
[Video #21] from http://www.youtube.com/user/MetalGuruMessiah the address for MetalGuruMessiah's Musical Paint Box! Check out my other videos!
My 21st video in a series I'm working on for some of my favorite songs from the past.
Bruce Springsteen released the album Darkness On The Edge Of Town in 1978. T song for this video, "Adam Raised A Cain", was of the many great songs on that album.
This was one of those albums that I can clearly remember, after all these years, the very first time I heard it. I had never heard Bruce's other albums and I didn't really know what to expect. Sitting in my bedroom and listening to that music is a very clear memory because the memory made a huge impression on me..Darkness On The Edge Of Town was literally played in my house nearly 24-7 for months.
No other Springsteen album before or since had the effect on me that this one did. I believe it to be his definitive work. Just the second song I've done a video for which came from one of my top ten albums of all time (the other being Catherine Wheel's Adam & Eve from 1997).
There were several songs that I really wanted to create a video for from this album. Each song is a masterpiece, but "Factory", "Prove It All Night", and "Darkness On The Edge Of Town" "Streets Of Fire" and "Badlands" were, among with "Adam Raised A Cain", the top contenders. I definitely plan on doing videos for them all eventually.
The lyrics to this song are amazing as is Springsteen's powerful and emotional delivery.
The video was created really quickly and consists of the images of the father and son, the pair of crows, and several biblical images of Cain and Abel. I tried to use the clouds to reflect turmoil and the storm as an analogy to the relationship.
Hope you enjoy it!
[Lyrics]
In the summer that I was baptized,
My father held me to his side,
As they put me to the water,
He said how on that day I cried.
We were prisoners of love, a love in chains,
He was standin' in the door, I was standin' in the rain,
with the same hot blood burning in our veins,
Adam raised a Cain.
All of the old faces,
Ask you why you're back,
They fit you with position,
And the keys to your daddy's Cadillac,
In the darkness of your room,
Your mother calls you by your true name,
You remember the faces, the places, the names,
You know it's never over, it's relentless as the rain,
Adam raised a Cain.
In the Bible Cain slew Abel
And East of Eden he was cast,
You're born into this life paying,
for the sins of somebody else's past,
Daddy worked his whole life, for nothing but the pain,
Now he walks these empty rooms, looking for something to blame,
You inherit the sins, you inherit the flames,
Adam raised a Cain.
Lost but not forgotten, from the dark heart of a dream,
Adam raised a Cain.
Comments
6 years ago
Michael Norman
Still kicks butt 40 years later! (40 years? Yikes!)7 years ago
Jijst5
It sounds like Free's Wishing Well!8 years ago
Maceta
Wow dude your channel is full of AWESOME content! Cant believe so little suscribers.9 years ago
dmaria0282
Excellent and creative job..thanks for uploading and sharing :-) I too believe this is one of his best songs which was and rarely is ever played. Didn't get the air play on the radio when he recorded it..Just goes to show great rock and roll never stays quiet.. Looking forward to more of your videos9 years ago
Kevin R. Pierce
i believe this is his best song actually10 years ago
MetalGuruMessiah
Really looking forward to Bruce's new album next month! Sharing the three old videos I did from my favorite album by Bruce Springsteen (and everyone else for that matter!) album. Need to finish a couple more vids I have worked on from the record soon.For old vids, they aren't too bad.....although "Adam Raised A Cain" is one of the older ones that I'd love to redo as it had nice elements and concept, but really would benefit from color/brightness adjustments and transition edits. "Factory" isn't quite as bad...adjustments would benefit as well, but it doesn't bug me as much. I'm still quite fond of "The Promised Land".....it was one of my older videos that I was most pleased with when I made it and it's not difficult as the other two to sit through today. It also seems a bit dark in places, (many of my older vids look too dark on my newer monitor).Whatever....the vids ain't perfect....but these songs definitely are! :-)"Adam Raised A Cain"Original Vid Description:My 21st video in a series I'm working on for some of my favorite songs from the past.Bruce Springsteen released the album Darkness On The Edge Of Town in 1978. T song for this video, "Adam Raised A Cain", was of the many great songs on that album.This was one of those albums that I can clearly remember, after all these years, the very first time I heard it. I had never heard Bruce's other albums and I didn't really know what to expect. Sitting in my bedroom and listening to that music is a very clear memory because the memory made a huge impression on me..Darkness On The Edge Of Town was literally played in my house nearly 24-7 for months.No other Springsteen album before or since had the effect on me that this one did. I believe it to be his definitive work. Just the second song I've done a video for which came from one of my top ten albums of all time (the other being Catherine Wheel's Adam & Eve from 1997).There were several songs that I really wanted to create a video for from this album. Each song is a masterpiece, but "Factory", "Prove It All Night", and "Darkness On The Edge Of Town" "Streets Of Fire" and "Badlands" were, among with "Adam Raised A Cain", the top contenders. I definitely plan on doing videos for them all eventually.The lyrics to this song are amazing as is Springsteen's powerful and emotional delivery.The video was created really quickly and consists of the images of the father and son, the pair of crows, and several biblical images of Cain and Abel. I tried to use the clouds to reflect turmoil and the storm as an analogy to the relationship.Hope you enjoy it![Lyrics]In the summer that I was baptized,My father held me to his side,As they put me to the water,He said how on that day I cried.We were prisoners of love, a love in chains,He was standin' in the door, I was standin' in the rain,with the same hot blood burning in our veins,Adam raised a Cain.All of the old faces,Ask you why you're back,They fit you with position,And the keys to your daddy's Cadillac,In the darkness of your room,Your mother calls you by your true name,You remember the faces, the places, the names,You know it's never over, it's relentless as the rain,Adam raised a Cain.In the Bible Cain slew AbelAnd East of Eden he was cast,You're born into this life paying,for the sins of somebody else's past,Daddy worked his whole life, for nothing but the pain,Now he walks these empty rooms, looking for something to blame,You inherit the sins, you inherit the flames,Adam raised a Cain.Lost but not forgotten, from the dark heart of a dream,Adam raised a Cain.10 years ago
Luke McKay
Officially my new favourite video on YT. Well done.11 years ago
MetalGuruMessiah
Thank you, Kat....it's one of my older ones that i wish I could rework a bit now (mainly it's too dark)....but I'm very happy you found it and enjoyed it!11 years ago
nomadtraveller100
Wow just came across this video. Awesome Love it!12 years ago
kneapoe51
No problem Jon, I understand y-t problems only too well. : ) This has been awhile dude.....I've got a "few" more since then. lol Take care & keep 'em coming! C.12 years ago
MetalGuruMessiah
@kneapoe51 Man, sorry if I didn't reply to yer comment, Corky. I swear YT is driving me nuts with comments disappearing, etc. Never sure if I've replied or not!? Thanks bro! P.s....bout to upload my 3rd video from Darkness on the Edge of Town...after this one, and "Factory"....."The Promised Land"....take care.12 years ago
MsJaggerz
I love the thunder & rain @ the beginning of the song, so cool!! Great video for sure!! 2 thumbs up! LOVE IT!12 years ago
kneapoe51
Love the tune, Awesome vid!! Haven't heard this tune in awhile (I've even got the CD) lol Gotta feature this one for awhile........: D12 years ago
MetalGuruMessiah
@rockinroller7 Thanks brother Rock! I'm honored that my visions of these tunes can be seen by so many true music fans, those who have known and supported the artists for decades, such as yourself. And that some of them think I was able to do the song justice. Peace back at ya, bro! Rock on.12 years ago
MetalGuruMessiah
@steve032981 That's a very generous comment....thanks so much for it! The most difficult thing about creating the videos is maintaining some balance between quality and quantity.....each one I've produced is a result of that balance. I love working on them, but if they bog down too much I get frustrated and just upload a video that is not fully realized....some, such as this one progress smoothly and I get an approximation of what I envisioned in the first place. I appreciate your support.12 years ago
Steve Abraham
I wondered for a moment if this was some kind of official video, it's that much more impressive than the standard unofficial videos people post to Youtube. Hard to make an unofficial video that does even the slightest service to this incredible song, good job.12 years ago
MetalGuruMessiah
@Hippie1944 For watching and commenting on another of my videos....THANKS Hippie!Related Videos
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