Great song! Great bad, this guy is seriously bad at live singing. I mean like bad karaoke night. He's got a good voice, but going way out of range for songs that he sings almost everyday. Awesome recording artist though.
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Dunno if it's just the audio mix for the video itself, but there needs to be more guitar. Such a guitar driven song on the record kind of falls flat in that regard here.
@simensays I would say they are only in that 90's fan like myself might feel many others downplayed their talents because they were so popular and had a mega-hit. I've found myself dismissing a band at first because they're huge, only later discovering that hey! They actuallt are good :) Switchfoot is an example for me. No 3YB, but who is!
I LOVE 3EB but they are a much better studio band than live...I saw then in DC on Thanksgiving 2004 (05'?) and they are good but dont quite capture the energy they get in the studio...still...they are underated and rule!
I agree 100%. I have been a fan for years, and just started getting into them again. this is the first live vid I have seen by them, and now I am a little unsure...
@duckyboyclub Why do you feel the need to let everyone know who the original guitarist was? Don't get me wrong, Cadogan is an inspiration, but his status as the original guitarist of 3eb isn't the centre of the world
@2468148 simply because you can sing and hate the fact that he can, you gotta go around and hate... listen " american idol" or i should say fuck face. why dont you shove a mic up your ass since it doesnt belong near your mouth..
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singer sucks live plain and simple- no question this is B/S , anyone who has had a mic. in front of them with no effects knows this - he sucks ass after he sucks D..K
SJ is a hit or miss singer live. I have heard him sing great live, and I've heard him fail pretty badly. What he lacks in vocal chops (though he may have the best rock scream this side of the sixties) he definitely makes up for in songwriting. Whether with Cadogan (my preferred by like one tenth of a point) or Tony (better guitarist, less impressive songwriter... though "invisible" is a sick song) no one can deny SJ's ability to create a perfect pop song while maintaining musical credibility
If you like this band it's probably because of the original album, which was CO-WRITTEN by Kevin Cadogan. Kevin wasn't satisfied with the second one, blue, and wanted to improve it. Stephan just wanted to get on with producing pop for cash and pursuing his own career in TV/ movies and Kevin's artistic fussiness was getting in his way. It was never about the music for him . BTW I wonder what he's done to Arion. Watch your back Brad.
this is the only song i actually enjoyed, and still sometimes enjoy from these guys. Musically, except for maybe a freak Gen-X shout-out by Jim Carrey in his latest movie they're not relevant anymore. Basically touring as a nostalgia act. Stephen was a douche to my friend backstage in 99' by the way. Just letting that be known.
i saw them on some show a few days ago, and have always been a fan of these guys, specifically this CD, but theyre awful live... in just about every vid ive seen. thats disheartning to a fanboy such as myself.
i've been to tons of shows, and seen plenty bands-- and every band that i've enjoyed live sounded at least decent on live recordings, and or taped recordings.
i dont think taped recordings can alter someone's voice.
stage presence and energy isnt all that matters when you see a band-- if they sound like shit, it's not nearly as enjoyable.
again, im a big fan. ive stated it. dont skew your perspective otherwise.
I hate to tell you but I saw them a couple weeks ago, and he sounded great. This is an old video, he has had voice lessons and doesnt jump around on stage as much. His voice is very good.,
No, i definitely think Kevin Cadogan was 1000 times better. Deep down I know they regret letting him go. If Stephan Jenkins reads this he will think to himself that I'm right. I mean, think about it. With him they sold Millions of records, without him, they didn't. The third eye blind songs were good because of Jenkins and Cadogan together, they f*cked it up by releasing him.
wrong. just wrong man. the first album is pure headbangin rock and roll songwriting. they were never the same. they lost all street cred after they started comin out with that radio shit
Most of their radio hits were from the first album (with the exception of Never Let You Go). The first album is great and everything, but Blue was their best IMO. You should give it a listen.
Actually Tony was a member of 3EB b4 Kevin was, albeit in a very early incarnation. Tony and Kevin played on stage together a number of times b4 Kevin split. They both are original members in that sense I suppose, but the truth is 3EB was never the same after Kevin left. I still love them to death, but that chemistry they had on the debut album is gone. Those early songs that derived their power from the blending of Kevin's guitar and Stephen's lyrics is now just Stephen's lyrics. Shame really.
wow! Stephens voice sounds great in this. Ive seen them 5 times live. I downloaded some live stuff from Poughkeepsie and was a little disappointed. Then saw them in may but really in a state of mind to judge. Saw them AGAIN in October and was happy to hear an improvement, but this has to be the best live version ive EVER herd.
Every time I watch a live video from 2006 and on I'm amazed by his voice. I was stunned when I saw 3eb at Poughkeepsie in 4/07. From the opening "Losing a Whole Year" to the BEST live version of "The Background" I have ever heard, his voice was on fire! It proves that his S/T sound was not due to production. SJ really can duplicate those vocals live. I think he's taking much better care of himself these days and is more relaxed. It's so awesome to hear him sing like this!
@sky431 well he trimmed down a bit and if ya think about it your voice is like a instrument sometimes you can get better at playing it, and for this situation and many other musicians yes their voices can get better
didnt know these guys were still together, fuck ya! i loved this band back in the day, seen em live years ago! very few bands kick ass like this anymore
I'm a little old for this band, but I always liked this album in particular.
ziggy577 2 months ago
how about you fuckers sing every night for a whole tour, screaming, falsetto etc.... you would probably be boo'ed off stage the second fucking night
DMB44182 3 months ago
wow, what a horrible performance. this guy has to stop smoking so many cocks, his voice is shot.
weenieinabottle 4 months ago
Great song! Great bad, this guy is seriously bad at live singing. I mean like bad karaoke night. He's got a good voice, but going way out of range for songs that he sings almost everyday. Awesome recording artist though.
PottymouthStudios 6 months ago
Nise video but the sound sucks to low
lousobaken 7 months ago
IM SEEING THEM TONIGHT OMFGGGGGGGGGGG
Mrsublime32 7 months ago
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MrJenniferWaggoner 9 months ago
So pissed off I've gotta miss 3EB to see Iron Maiden in February. They're playing at exactly the same time! Q_Q
fvl007 1 year ago
i miss third eye blind, i just downloaded a bunch of their stuff that i remember from when i was little... great band
jbelt90 1 year ago
@ddcho92 3eb has been my favorite band since i was in 4th grade and im 20
majikbuds420 1 year ago
I wouldn't say most under rated band ever, but they definitly deserve more radio play
totallybossxb 1 year ago
I still remember when their first album came out and I still have it. I also still have their second album.
roboticjunky 1 year ago
Dunno if it's just the audio mix for the video itself, but there needs to be more guitar. Such a guitar driven song on the record kind of falls flat in that regard here.
rmdelap 1 year ago
lol, how are these guys underrated? I've yet to meet someone that can actually say "I don't like theb"
simensays 1 year ago
@simensays I would say they are only in that 90's fan like myself might feel many others downplayed their talents because they were so popular and had a mega-hit. I've found myself dismissing a band at first because they're huge, only later discovering that hey! They actuallt are good :) Switchfoot is an example for me. No 3YB, but who is!
festyxfi 1 year ago
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ddcho92 1 year ago
@ddcho92 That's a blatant lie because I too am Canadian! Jumper was HUGE when it came out! Then again, I'm from Toronto
simensays 1 year ago
@simensays haha well i'm pretty young as in like <20, no one in my age (that i've met) has heard of them except my girlfriend :/
ddcho92 1 year ago
@ddcho92 im 16, this is my favorite band. :)
aeromycin 1 year ago
when he wears that hat he reminds me of the little boy version of jamie kennedy in malibu's most wanted
best band from the 90's and 00's by far
biglu30 1 year ago
Stephan Jenkins is a god!
MrJPerks 1 year ago
I saw them play this back in 1998 at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater with Billy Idol.
haymaker710 1 year ago
I LOVE 3EB but they are a much better studio band than live...I saw then in DC on Thanksgiving 2004 (05'?) and they are good but dont quite capture the energy they get in the studio...still...they are underated and rule!
pdbordelon 1 year ago
@pdbordelon
I agree 100%. I have been a fan for years, and just started getting into them again. this is the first live vid I have seen by them, and now I am a little unsure...
paulprior13 1 year ago
The guy you are watching play guitar was not in the band in 1997 nor did he write or record any material on the self titled or Blue.
The man who he is portraying is Kevin Cadogan. Look it up.
duckyboyclub 1 year ago
@duckyboyclub Why do you feel the need to let everyone know who the original guitarist was? Don't get me wrong, Cadogan is an inspiration, but his status as the original guitarist of 3eb isn't the centre of the world
Now go and have another caesarean you whore.
ohiosgreyghost 1 year ago
they preformed last night on HDnet me and my dad watched it
yankeesrule4ever 1 year ago
this song reminds me of myself...i love it
lilshawty460 2 years ago
same here
FondestAlex 2 years ago
@2468148 simply because you can sing and hate the fact that he can, you gotta go around and hate... listen " american idol" or i should say fuck face. why dont you shove a mic up your ass since it doesnt belong near your mouth..
-much love-
hachirokuRS 2 years ago
Ok now the Party has officially started
acdeucee 2 years ago
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singer sucks live plain and simple- no question this is B/S , anyone who has had a mic. in front of them with no effects knows this - he sucks ass after he sucks D..K
2468148 2 years ago
thats not true at all, i saw him at musikfest around august and he was amazing
he sang a michael jackson song and he sounded just like him, his range is incredible!
xKuKuKachoox 2 years ago
SJ is a hit or miss singer live. I have heard him sing great live, and I've heard him fail pretty badly. What he lacks in vocal chops (though he may have the best rock scream this side of the sixties) he definitely makes up for in songwriting. Whether with Cadogan (my preferred by like one tenth of a point) or Tony (better guitarist, less impressive songwriter... though "invisible" is a sick song) no one can deny SJ's ability to create a perfect pop song while maintaining musical credibility
Dmitriuspopov 2 years ago
Is SJ the only remaining original member in the band??
castorriver 2 years ago
No Brad the drummer is still around
morrowkp1 2 years ago
@morrowkp1 he's also the drummer in Year Long Disaster
crazyeyes1977 2 years ago
no everyone is the same except the bass player.
alecs36 2 years ago
The lead guitarist was Kevin Cadogan. S/T and Blue
duckyboyclub 1 year ago
weak
alexanderxharris 2 years ago
its aight, not as awsome as the studio verison, but often their live performances are dissapointing, whatever, they still own
fuchalo 2 years ago
If you like this band it's probably because of the original album, which was CO-WRITTEN by Kevin Cadogan. Kevin wasn't satisfied with the second one, blue, and wanted to improve it. Stephan just wanted to get on with producing pop for cash and pursuing his own career in TV/ movies and Kevin's artistic fussiness was getting in his way. It was never about the music for him . BTW I wonder what he's done to Arion. Watch your back Brad.
fenianna 2 years ago 4
i think it's okay live
K1LL3RxSUSHI 2 years ago
this sucks live.
HeartRocksOut 2 years ago
this is the only song i actually enjoyed, and still sometimes enjoy from these guys. Musically, except for maybe a freak Gen-X shout-out by Jim Carrey in his latest movie they're not relevant anymore. Basically touring as a nostalgia act. Stephen was a douche to my friend backstage in 99' by the way. Just letting that be known.
scottydukes 2 years ago
i was also a douche to your friend...just letting everyone know
bsjhonson 2 years ago
I've been to two 3eb concerts (including this one) and I usually LOVE these boys live, but I really dislike SJ's delivery on this song.
jennasauris 2 years ago
wow, this is awful live.
RichardIsBig 2 years ago 2
i saw them on some show a few days ago, and have always been a fan of these guys, specifically this CD, but theyre awful live... in just about every vid ive seen. thats disheartning to a fanboy such as myself.
ambry88 2 years ago
have you ever been to a concert of theirs?
Bond799 2 years ago
how would that deter my perspective on them if i've seen several videos and live performances of them-- coming to the same conclusion??
ambry88 2 years ago
seeing a band live, and seeing a live video performance is a totally different experience
bsjhonson 2 years ago
i've been to tons of shows, and seen plenty bands-- and every band that i've enjoyed live sounded at least decent on live recordings, and or taped recordings.
i dont think taped recordings can alter someone's voice.
stage presence and energy isnt all that matters when you see a band-- if they sound like shit, it's not nearly as enjoyable.
again, im a big fan. ive stated it. dont skew your perspective otherwise.
ambry88 2 years ago
well if he's seen this video, then that means he has...
dmnhntr32 2 years ago
great stuff
senSedative112 2 years ago
the other band kicked more azz sorry but this rocks too
WHEREtheFUNK 2 years ago
Thank you!
hideaway33 2 years ago
Stephen Jenkins-the man who never ages & kicks arse!
Anglynn74 2 years ago 3
AMAZING!!!!!!!.. :D!
flap48 2 years ago
Thank you!
hideaway33 2 years ago
Do they have "A Best Of"?
hideaway33 2 years ago
they only have about 4 albums so for right now, but their self titled album has all their hits
dukebball126 2 years ago
they do have a best of
cucumbersloth 2 years ago
Ok smart alec. It's "A Collection"
dukebball126 2 years ago
sorry for the confusion but my name is not alec
cucumbersloth 2 years ago
ok smart harley
dukebball126 2 years ago
yeah it's called "third eye blind: a collection". it's on itunes if you're gunna buy it.
musicislife1010 2 years ago
yeah dude, third eye blind greatest hits, idk what this guy dukeball126 is talking about
robpage1990 2 years ago
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sounds like complete garbage here.....enforcing my opinion this guy is no more than a pro tools, autotune creation because of his looks.
BRONXIRISH78 2 years ago
I hate to tell you but I saw them a couple weeks ago, and he sounded great. This is an old video, he has had voice lessons and doesnt jump around on stage as much. His voice is very good.,
93Dr0 2 years ago
fuckin hater
Mcjabbokoliver 2 years ago
fuck off ass fucker
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eleanoquilly 2 years ago
well I'll volunteer
hah actually I know their whole set on the drums, but not the bass sadly =[
pyrokid33 2 years ago
I've seen them live and I just realized they had no bassist. wtf? hah
pyrokid33 2 years ago
wait, nevermind that was stupid
pyrokid33 2 years ago
That sure is a goofy hat.
robincore 2 years ago
haha, he wore it when he came to my town x)
saranham 2 years ago
I saw them about a month ago for free at Wake Forrest. Awesome live band. This song was great.
goofy4ever07 2 years ago
They are coming to Albany, NY on Mother's Day weekend. Best thing is, it's FREE!
Drummer12054 2 years ago
cant wait to see these guys live..may 16th!
wiiman106 2 years ago
man if they come to houston, ill be the first one to buy a ticket. holy shit i love these guys.
LittleM1021 2 years ago
this is my song....its true about me
denna70 2 years ago
how come this song isn't more popular this is probably my favorite song by them
dainomyt 2 years ago 15
@dainomyt cuz more poeple r lame who likes just bb
9htsky 3 months ago
holy fuck! i want stephan's hat!
edubs024 3 years ago
LOL @ 1:55, Tony is great. Much better than Kevin, imo.
Iibido 3 years ago
No, i definitely think Kevin Cadogan was 1000 times better. Deep down I know they regret letting him go. If Stephan Jenkins reads this he will think to himself that I'm right. I mean, think about it. With him they sold Millions of records, without him, they didn't. The third eye blind songs were good because of Jenkins and Cadogan together, they f*cked it up by releasing him.
mikks9876 2 years ago 4
Kevin is a douche, Tony is awesome and just as good at guitar.
Youuk11111 2 years ago
wrong. just wrong man. the first album is pure headbangin rock and roll songwriting. they were never the same. they lost all street cred after they started comin out with that radio shit
SelfRevolution37 2 years ago
Kevin was in the band when they released, what you call, "radio shit"
Youuk11111 2 years ago
Most of their radio hits were from the first album (with the exception of Never Let You Go). The first album is great and everything, but Blue was their best IMO. You should give it a listen.
Irishdawg90 2 years ago
Actually Tony was a member of 3EB b4 Kevin was, albeit in a very early incarnation. Tony and Kevin played on stage together a number of times b4 Kevin split. They both are original members in that sense I suppose, but the truth is 3EB was never the same after Kevin left. I still love them to death, but that chemistry they had on the debut album is gone. Those early songs that derived their power from the blending of Kevin's guitar and Stephen's lyrics is now just Stephen's lyrics. Shame really.
Jaymc1130 2 years ago
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Damn. Check out the video response for the truth . This Jenkins guy is total liar.
3ebhistory 3 years ago
Would you STFU please? God you're a spamming little piece of shit, grow up dude. You go around youtube screaming about Stephan Jenkins being a liar.
Anyways, this song is epic and this live version is awesome.
Iibido 3 years ago 7
God their amazing live. Much better than back in the day
Luker635 3 years ago
Most under rated band ever
greenday2000 3 years ago 40
If only they had made the solo longer. As soon as it catches you, it's over.
Andarovin 3 years ago 5
wow! Stephens voice sounds great in this. Ive seen them 5 times live. I downloaded some live stuff from Poughkeepsie and was a little disappointed. Then saw them in may but really in a state of mind to judge. Saw them AGAIN in October and was happy to hear an improvement, but this has to be the best live version ive EVER herd.
bkswain87 4 years ago 2
is it me or has stephan's voice live gotten like, 100000 times better since 3eb started?! i didn't even know that was possible!!
sky431 4 years ago 16
Every time I watch a live video from 2006 and on I'm amazed by his voice. I was stunned when I saw 3eb at Poughkeepsie in 4/07. From the opening "Losing a Whole Year" to the BEST live version of "The Background" I have ever heard, his voice was on fire! It proves that his S/T sound was not due to production. SJ really can duplicate those vocals live. I think he's taking much better care of himself these days and is more relaxed. It's so awesome to hear him sing like this!
jaymum23 3 years ago 2
@sky431 well he trimmed down a bit and if ya think about it your voice is like a instrument sometimes you can get better at playing it, and for this situation and many other musicians yes their voices can get better
rocknrollradioz 1 year ago
@sky431 what is wrong with you its terrible in this can't you hear how bad he is struggling to hit his notes.
SDCDIABLO 11 months ago
The best live version of this song I've ever heard!!!
truufinator 4 years ago 3
this was literally the most amazing concert I have ever been to.
jennasauris 4 years ago
great crowed.
shadowelite141 4 years ago
didnt know these guys were still together, fuck ya! i loved this band back in the day, seen em live years ago! very few bands kick ass like this anymore
wolfmoon2682 4 years ago
a real shame arion salazar couldn't have been there
blairskennedy 4 years ago 8
CAN I GRADUATE!!
shadowelite141 4 years ago
This whole concert kicked ass.
jdman331 4 years ago 2
Sweet!!!
egp10990 4 years ago
Brutal! \m/ Rock on
Skidii 4 years ago
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me with ur mom is brutal
shadowelite141 4 years ago
NICE. We were there, and have been waiting months for this. Cannot wait to see the rest - two amazing nights.
kerouac28 4 years ago
KICK. ASS.
timmyeatsworm 4 years ago