MUSICALITY The way in which both Adele and Schubert's music is structured shows how they are connected. There is a very strong connection between instrumental and voice and how they balance and complement each other. There is a strong chorus that is repeated throughout the song while the verses tell a story of their love and heartbreak. The length of the songs are also similar, lasting about three to five minutes each, making these songs short and memorable with catchy choruses and melodies.
PIANO COMPONENT In both Schubert and Adele's music, the piano is an integral part to the music. There are parts where the piano is solely featured in some of the introductions of their songs and plays as an accompaniment while the vocalist is singing.
THEMES Both Adele and Schubert's music are very similar in the topics of their songs. Both talk about romance and heartbreak and use personal experiences. In one specific lieder from Schubert, he uses it as a way to express his unrequited love for a student of his. In many of Adele's songs, she references previous boyfriends who have betrayed her and the feelings she feels with those betrayals.
EMOTION Because both musician's songs deal with romance and heartbreak, things that are very personal, it is reflected in their singer's voices. There is an intensity and emotion as they sing about the heartbreak and love they once had which makes these songs extremely powerful and heartfelt.