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Adam Young

About Me

I am a 24 year old aspiring writer from the mountains of Southwest Virginia. I write and record all of my own material from the comfort of my home. I currently work as a staff writer for a local newspaper and I still manage to write creatively in my spare time. I love to write, to sing and to play, because it is a natural part of who I am as a person. I love to be lost in song. It is my purpose. I strongly believe in music that is sincere and honest. It must possess soul in order to be good. To me, music is pointless if it lacks meaning or feeling.It is my goal in life to write. I will forever write songs that I believe in deeply. I will write until I have nothing more to say. And I care not of what others may think. My only objective is to make genuine music for myself, and for anyone willing to listen. I always write songs that are meaningful and emotional in some sense, and I never lose sight of my true self.I always let a song come out naturally and I never force my emotions out on paper, or in sounds. I truly believe in the spontaneity of song and I love the art of songwriting. Expression in any form is beautiful to me. I live to write and I love to sing, both things simply make me feel happy. I am inspired by the “everyday.” I am often moved by people, nature, emotion, experience and/or time. I believe that inspiration lies in the smallest of things.I feel that we are all connected through sound. Therefore, it is in my best interest to interest others. Music is an essential part of my life and it is a part of my life that I wish to share with you all, in hopes that you might share a part of yours with me.I use this as my personal profile so feel free to contact me on here anytime. I will do my best to respond.
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Member Since: 05/12/2007
Band Members: Adam Young (Singer/Songwriter/Guitar)
Influences: ZAC DAY, Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice, Joanna Newsom, Jens Lekman, Will Oldham, Devendra Banhart, Jeff Buckley, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, The Band, Pink Floyd, Shearwater, Owen, Will Sheff and Okkervil River, Daniel Johnston, Sufjan Stevens, Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Van Morrison, Pete Seeger, Gary Stewart, Roger Miller, Tony Rice, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Ane Brun, The Avett Brothers, She and Him, Son of Dave, Whiskeytown, Iron and Wine, Teddy Thompson, Langhorne Slim, THE FELICE BROTHERS, A.A. Bondy, THE Old Crow Medicine Show, Justin Townes Earle, Ryan Adams, Ben Nichols and Lucero, Jim James and My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes, Tim Kasher of The Good Life and Cursive, Modest Mouse, Les Claypool, (everything) Mike Patton, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Tweedy and Wilco, Elliot Smith, Gram Parsons, Jenny Lewis, The Honorary Title, Circa Survive, Death Cab for Cutie, The Appleseed Cast, The National, Fleet Foxes, Cory Branan, Dax Riggs, Band of Horses, The One AM Radio, Clipse, Camp Lo, Eels, Santogold, BJORK, Bon Iver, Imogen Heap, TV on the Radio, Feist, Eef Barzelay and Clem Snide, The Decemberists, Matt Pond PA, Two Thirty Eight, The Shins, David Gray, Beck, Paolo Nutini, Regina Spektor, The Black Keys, Muse, Cold War Kids, Nada Surf, Copeland, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Stone Temple Pilots, The Deftones, The Fire Theft, RADIOHEAD, Grizzly Bear, The Dismemberment Plan, Broken Social Scene, codeseven, Neutral Milk Hotel, Animal Collective, Portugal The Man, Mindless Self Indulgence, Refused, Sigur Ros, MGMT, The Mars Volta, Between the Buried and Me, Earth, Isis, Mastodon, Poison the Well, The Chariot, Norma Jean, Every Time I Die, Pelican, Hella, Meshuggah, Neon Blonde, Genghis Tron, The Esoteric, Scarlet, Spitfire, Dog Fashion Disco, Mogwai, Glassjaw, Gogol Bordello, Make Believe, The Blood Brothers, Dead Meadow, Witchcraft, Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen, Death From Above 1979, Team Sleep, The White Stripes, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Explosions in the Sky, Murder By Death, Death Vessel, Jose Gonzalez and much, much more... I have also been influenced by my family and friends, film, emotion, loss, life and everything in between.
Sounds Like: You can be the judge of that.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Hold the Day

Hold the DayThrough time,Mind seeksGreater understanding.Age of wisdom,Lose sightOf memoriesChildhood and childlike Dream of beautiful things.Touch what is not there.Feed off the need,To always show c...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:08:00 GMT

Metal Afternoon

Metal AfternoonMetal afternoon, leaky skiesThe golden faucets of a godless day  The ground, spongy,Like mothers cobbler,Elastic soundsAnd the awkward traveler;Explore the rain, specific.Search for s...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Of All The Mystery In Life

Of all the mystery in life, nothing puzzles me more than possibility. Every moment is a chance to change, which makes each day a new experience. Every moment is a chance to feel and think, which in tu...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:18:00 GMT

The Cold Black

I recently posted a new song entitled, "The Cold Black."  This is the result of boredom; messing around with various effects and what have you.  I believe there is two different guitar parts, the ratt...
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Truth in Love?

I believe in many forms of love: unconditional love, romantic love, friendly love, puppy love, and so on. Now, just because I believe in many forms of love, does not mean I understand them all. Unco...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:26:00 GMT

Good Morning, Thoughts.

I have so much to say, but I do not know how. In my mind, all makes sense. In reality, nothing makes sense. Nothing is clear. I search for ways to be happy, but with each day I grow weaker in my p...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:10:00 GMT

Virginia Boy Boogie

I have a new song posted and I wish for you all to hear it.  Tell me what you think.  It is called "Virginia Boy Boogie" and it was created to make you dance.  Be happy all!  Smile.  Love life and nev...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:26:00 GMT

A FAN LETTER

(Note: I do not know this person.  We have never met, but he obviously dislikes me.  I believe his name is Carstedt.  He's a super nice guy by the way.  Also, I have nothing to do with his girlfriend....
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:45:00 GMT