For a short period of time they were absolutely brilliant. There was so much good music in the 90's. I think at this point people were starting to look at some of it as a rerun of the grunge and immediate "post-grunge" eras of the early 90's, but this band definitely deserved better, brilliant vocals and good musicians. The last great decade of true rock music. the 00's became a parody of it and took it on a downhill spiral. The 90's were the best.
Photograph is one of those underrated gems you never get tired of listening to and in some cases, brings back memories from the 90s. I remember first seeing this video back on 120 Minutes and being really impressed with The Verve Pipe. It was one of those songs where you knew that they were going be in for some bigger things. Plus i think that Photograph should've gotten more airplay than it did back in the day.
This reminds me of the Jenny McCarthy show too. Now when I get in a car full of ppl, I always think of Jenny McCarthy & everyone else - talking sh about the next person who gets dropped off... But yeah, they played on her show
I had my heart broken for the first time as a teen and it was devastating and horrible - this song was so profound and captured everything about the situation but ultimately helped in my healing. There was a photograph involved
I feel you, absolutely underrated band, and I actually saw them live! At (back then in '96) Riverside Race Track & Amusement park. They played a show with The Refreshments (another great band) and Dishwalla. So yes , this totally brings me back to "96, ahh, when I was in my 20's...They were good live, from what I remember...the beer tent was happenin' that day, & it was like 90° deg. out.
Such a kick ass song. The 90's were a blur to me...divorce, financial ruin, moving from state to state. I do remember hearing this song on the radio at time, but did not appreciate it. NOW, present day....life is very good, and I am retired and relaxing....and now really appreciating this song. SO GOOD, AND SO ROCKING!!!! Thank you Verve Pipe!!!
I was born in '81 and my ears were listening to this and so many more like it in the 90's when these jams were coming out every other day. God I miss the 90's
I was a DJ at my college radio station when this came out. This was the first release and it did ok but then the freshmen came out & they blew up. I really got burned out on that song and kept this song in our rotation. The best song of the album in my opinion is Ominous Man.
And if you want beautiful, pitiful Have me in a picture And if you want make me dance Throw me 'round spin upon your finger Blind labors the blind and I am Unwilling to uncover my eyes And if you want take your time Rifle through, find a very nice one If there's a crease in my face over time There's plenty more where that came from Words, frozen, will thaw when I am Wasted, I am better shut up And a frame is quite confining Hang me up, hang me up I'm in the photograph I'm in the photograph Well, I'm in the photograph, hey Picture this When I'm alone and the world is a fist Well, I am weightless A universe, gravitate, orchestrate Well, I am fearless And spin the sky surrounding Free from all the picture perfect And spin the sky surrounding Larger than life, meanwhile I'm in the photograph Well, I'm in the photograph Oh, I'm in the photograph, hey, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I'm in the photograph I'm in the photograph Oh, I'm in the photograph, hey yeah
That synth or keyboard part has been a tune that popped in my head on a weekly basis for the past ten years or so and I could never peg it down.... finally!!! It's been FOREVER since I've heard this.
I remember being 16 when this came out, driving to school in my used ford thunderbird I had bought after saving all year at my first job. If we could have only seen what was coming in the future..... We would have never taken the vibe of that decade for granted. Now, it's lost forever and people are too far gone to bring it back. Grateful I got to expierience it.
I have this CD. It's called "Villains." It has a lot of great songs, including "The Freshmen." There are some other strong tracks that never made it to the radio but easily could have.
@@davidsulik1790 I remember you were either a fan of Photograph or Freshman lol I always preferred the former, and I'm glad that it never got overplayed like Freshman did.
" When I'm alone, and the world is a fist, I am weightless a universe, gravitate, orchestrate, I am fearless and spin, the sky surrounding free from all the picture perfect and spin the sky surrounding, larger than life, meanwhile I'm in the Photogragh" Don't know what it means, but I love it. Come back, Verve Pipe. You are missed.
+Ripley Wolfwood I graduated in 2007, but was fortunate enough to be introduced to 90's and industrial music when I was real young. To be honest, it still is some of the best music around. I really miss the feel and emotion and passion that was alive in music then.
I am glad to hear you say that. I mean, I didn't wanna sound like one of those "old" people... "Kids these days and their rock and roll music. " bahahah. But I agree. I like some other music, but 90's alternative is still my favorite. Prob always will be.
PrincessofPower84 this song helped me in my blossoming yrs 🤭. I met Brian but I was in my early 20s when I met him, In early millennium. 2004, bc I remember I had one beer. I had him sign this CD. He looked at me, & the CD like he was trying to do some mental math. But just said "wow, this is old" instead. He gave me a sweaty hug too. Cool moment.
Back when this song first came out, I was listening to WRIF radio in Detroit. Verve Pipe performed this with a $10 kids organ and Brian Vander Ark singing. One of the most amazing things I have ever heard.
Got to see these guys live at a free show they put on at a Tower Records in the L.A. area. I left there with a autographed copy of Villains and a pick they used during the show. All of them were very nice and very down to earth. It was 1997 and I was 17. Would give anything to be back in those days again. Just like most things, you don't appreciate the times until they're gone.
I first heard this song my freshman year of high school (1995-1996). I loved it as soon as I heard it, and to this day it takes me back to my high school days. Great song! I actually found myself even more intrigued with The Verve Pipe when I found out they're from Michigan, which is where I was born, raised, and still live. They've got some great songs, for sure!
90’s guy always listened on my way to work after school excited to be able to spend the rest of my night w/ one the most beautiful, special girls I’ve ever known
I know these guys. My band Feeding The Machine did a showcase in Detroit with Verve Pipe before they were signed, with many other bands on the show. We all drew straws to see who would play in what slots. My band pulled a short straw and played 2nd with Verve Pipe right after. My band was hot and well known for our live intensity. When we came off the Verve Pipe guys were like, "we have to follow that?". I said you're here for reason, you'll kill it. When they got done with their set and came off stage I told them they would be signed within the year. 6 months later they were all over MTV and the radio.
Agree as well. I think it's all about luck. Being in the right place at the right time. If becoming big was based on talent alone... it couldn't be. There would be a million bands. Luck. Pure luck. Cause my god listen to Brian's voice. I can't even... it's beautiful.
I might be biased being from Michigan, but I've listened to this band since age 11 ('97), and they are still one of my favs. Tremendously underrated during their time. Glad to have seen them at Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI several years back live. Hooe to do so again before they've disbanded.
Been a fan since seeing them open for KISS during the Reunion tour. They were so good I went out the next day and bought this cd. They remain one of my favorite bands.
Dayum! I was in my late teens when this came out and I have no memory of ever hearing it. My local radio stations were hit or miss back then. Still, it's pretty good. If radio stations worked it into rotation it would fit right in with today's music.
I saw them 96 ish? Pinellas Park Florida With Our Lady Peace ,Trip to go green Faith No More, Mighty Joe plum, Cracker, it's was a killer fuck concert for A 16 year old!!
I had my heart broken so badly when this song came out - this song was so poignant, so profound and ultimately helped with my healing. I hope this band and the writer understand the impact this masterpiece made in so many lives. “Blind labors the blind and I am, unwilling to uncover my eyes”
This song reminds me of Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk's 1996 song "God Made Me" (from "Under These Rocks And Stones")!! Chantal is married to Canadian singer & solo artist Raine Maida (from Our Lady Peace).
the 90's were the turning point in music, nothing before or after, has even come close, it was the rough sounds, the melodies, and the songs had meanings behind them, not like music today
I disagree I think the leaping point with meaningful music you speak of started in the eighties as far as the NuWave the synth pop.. as far as I'm concerned the alternative of the 90s is the second wave
I agree with a lot of the comments the 1990's were the last decade of great music. i was blessed to grow up during that era, this band should of been more popular then they were Photograph Cup Of Tea The Freshman Reverend Girl this whole record is amazing but the 1990's were so great a lot of bands were ignored but any 1990's rock better than today's music!
The last time I heard this song I was about 4-5 years old. The tune of it stayed in the back of my mind for years and years without ever knowing what it was called or what band it was performed by. And now I’m 31 years old, and I finally found it after all this time.
The people in the background are a good study. Energy Love of music They ROCK! I saw the VP at Edge Fest (101.9 the Edge) Ak Sar Ben Omaha, Nebraska. Aksarben is Nebraska backwords. The next day the Edge disappeared w/n explanation, never to return! 😥
Holy crap I loved this song when it came out. Got plenty of radio time back in Chicago 1997. Im pretty sure the lyrics are still "I'm a fool turned graph."
Spring 1996 had many great alternative songs released and this is one of them.
For a short period of time they were absolutely brilliant. There was so much good music in the 90's. I think at this point people were starting to look at some of it as a rerun of the grunge and immediate "post-grunge" eras of the early 90's, but this band definitely deserved better, brilliant vocals and good musicians. The last great decade of true rock music. the 00's became a parody of it and took it on a downhill spiral. The 90's were the best.
Yes.
Agreed. 67 year old 🎸 guitarist here. 😂
Photograph is one of those underrated gems you never get tired of listening to and in some cases, brings back memories from the 90s. I remember first seeing this video back on 120 Minutes and being really impressed with The Verve Pipe. It was one of those songs where you knew that they were going be in for some bigger things. Plus i think that Photograph should've gotten more airplay than it did back in the day.
LOVED 120 minutes!!! That was my favorite MTV show.
This reminds me of the Jenny McCarthy show too. Now when I get in a car full of ppl, I always think of Jenny McCarthy & everyone else - talking sh about the next person who gets dropped off... But yeah, they played on her show
Omg. 120 Minutes. I had forgotten about that.
I had my heart broken for the first time as a teen and it was devastating and horrible - this song was so profound and captured everything about the situation but ultimately helped in my healing. There was a photograph involved
I feel you, absolutely underrated band, and I actually saw them live! At (back then in '96) Riverside Race Track & Amusement park. They played a show with The Refreshments (another great band) and Dishwalla. So yes , this totally brings me back to "96, ahh, when I was in my 20's...They were good live, from what I remember...the beer tent was happenin' that day, & it was like 90° deg. out.
This came out in an amazing era called the 90's where classic jams like this came out every other week. If you didn't live it, you just don't know...
Back then, I thought that's how music always was!
Remember the top 10 on The End?
Oh, I definitely lived it, and this is not one of those classic jams!
@@murakawa-san2279 well the album spawned their two biggest singles and it was o popular for the time…90s had lots of competition though
@@Ethernet480 This “song” sucked in the 90s and it sucks today. Some things never change
The 90s were one of the worst decades ever for popular music. This song included
Such a kick ass song. The 90's were a blur to me...divorce, financial ruin, moving from state to state. I do remember hearing this song on the radio at time, but did not appreciate it. NOW, present day....life is very good, and I am retired and relaxing....and now really appreciating this song. SO GOOD, AND SO ROCKING!!!! Thank you Verve Pipe!!!
I hope it all is getting better for you Mike
Sa,a,
It's safe to say that you were living life to the "fullest" during the '90s.
I love this song. It is smooth, melodic and powerful. It's an underrated jam.
I'm a 90's girl. Alternative music was and is my favorite. I played the hell out of this album!
Good to hear that there are people out there who appreciates good music
The 90's was a great time for music
Amanda Dennison It is literally in my car stereo as we speak.
I came of age in the 90's - I felt 00's music more
I was born in '81 and my ears were listening to this and so many more like it in the 90's when these jams were coming out every other day. God I miss the 90's
The most underrated song ever! Their best one...so deep and intense ...everything about it is iconic and just another glorious level altogether.
I was a senior in HS when this came out. You can't beat 90's music like this...Wow...memories....(:-)
I was a senior. Priceless
Right there with you two. Class of 1997
Me too! Class of 97! This album brings back so many memories!
These guys sounded this good live.
Class of 2,000
The nostalgia!
I remember when they hit it big with "Freshmen" and this song was a little more obscure. This song crushes it.
Amen! I hate that this one wasn't more recognized too.
Freshmen is a good song, but this one is better. Veneer is probably my favorite Verve Pipe song though.
tthis one was my favorite of theirs
dquaidman true
I was a DJ at my college radio station when this came out. This was the first release and it did ok but then the freshmen came out & they blew up. I really got burned out on that song and kept this song in our rotation. The best song of the album in my opinion is Ominous Man.
What a voice and what a superb rock song! That eerie, distinctive keyboard flourish really pulls you in.
That's the sign of great art where there is some hook that pulls you in like stepping through a door and then they unveil the full experience.
Bro nothing NOTHING beats 90's aesthetics.
I'm 59 with a heart of a 25 yr old and I love this song. And the 80' and 90's music was the bomb. Keep rolling !!
I don't think music has a shelf life.........
Raymond Lasley ...Now you're 61. Still rockin'? 🍻
90's was great. Not so much the 80's.
Mike Reiss ...Did through it, you'll find something.
@@blipco5 I lived through it. I like some of it but prefer the 90's.
And if you want beautiful, pitiful
Have me in a picture
And if you want make me dance
Throw me 'round spin upon your finger
Blind labors the blind and I am
Unwilling to uncover my eyes
And if you want take your time
Rifle through, find a very nice one
If there's a crease in my face over time
There's plenty more where that came from
Words, frozen, will thaw when I am
Wasted, I am better shut up
And a frame is quite confining
Hang me up, hang me up
I'm in the photograph
I'm in the photograph
Well, I'm in the photograph, hey
Picture this
When I'm alone and the world is a fist
Well, I am weightless
A universe, gravitate, orchestrate
Well, I am fearless
And spin the sky surrounding
Free from all the picture perfect
And spin the sky surrounding
Larger than life, meanwhile
I'm in the photograph
Well, I'm in the photograph
Oh, I'm in the photograph, hey, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm in the photograph
I'm in the photograph
Oh, I'm in the photograph, hey yeah
Thank you❤
That synth or keyboard part has been a tune that popped in my head on a weekly basis for the past ten years or so and I could never peg it down.... finally!!! It's been FOREVER since I've heard this.
Takes me right back to 1996.
Between these guys, Failure and Live, 90's alt rock was killer
I remember being 16 when this came out, driving to school in my used ford thunderbird I had bought after saving all year at my first job. If we could have only seen what was coming in the future..... We would have never taken the vibe of that decade for granted. Now, it's lost forever and people are too far gone to bring it back. Grateful I got to expierience it.
Miss the good times 1997. Wild Dunes, Charleston, South Carolina. This was the song.
I have this CD. It's called "Villains." It has a lot of great songs, including "The Freshmen." There are some other strong tracks that never made it to the radio but easily could have.
Not my cup of Tea is a sleeper hit.
90's by far the best for music
Nope. 60' 70's or the 90's music wouldn't exist.
@@ge2623 false
I know everyone says that the music of their generation was the best, but I mean, come on. The 90s really were the fucking best - no question
i remember this song got played way before the freshman hit the radio, this song kills it.
You're right bud I do too as well Most don't know that this was released as Hit way before Freshman got sold as their Hit pfft what a Fuckin Joke
@@davidsulik1790 I remember you were either a fan of Photograph or Freshman lol I always preferred the former, and I'm glad that it never got overplayed like Freshman did.
f'real
God all the good memories I have to this song Summer 1996! The summer before my senior year.
" When I'm alone, and the world is a fist,
I am weightless
a universe, gravitate, orchestrate, I am fearless
and spin, the sky surrounding free from all the picture perfect
and spin the sky surrounding, larger than life, meanwhile
I'm in the Photogragh"
Don't know what it means, but I love it. Come back, Verve Pipe. You are missed.
I love this!!!
Classic 🤘
For me it was 90s HIPHOP, r&b groups, alternative. One of the best decades of music
I love this album it was the soundtrack to my 1997. I was 16 at the time
Jeff DesjarlaisJ This was actually the first song I ever heard by them
+Jeff DesjarlaisJ Yeah. The album had three or four really great songs. I loved "Villians" as a single, too.
+Jeff DesjarlaisJ I graduated in 1999, and alternative music of the nineties and industrial from around that time is still my favorite music.
+Ripley Wolfwood I graduated in 2007, but was fortunate enough to be introduced to 90's and industrial music when I was real young. To be honest, it still is some of the best music around. I really miss the feel and emotion and passion that was alive in music then.
I am glad to hear you say that. I mean, I didn't wanna sound like one of those "old" people... "Kids these days and their rock and roll music. " bahahah. But I agree. I like some other music, but 90's alternative is still my favorite. Prob always will be.
I never knew this song had a video. Nice. I still jam out to Villains and I had the biggest crush on Brian. I so miss 1997.
PrincessofPower84 this song helped me in my blossoming yrs 🤭. I met Brian but I was in my early 20s when I met him, In early millennium. 2004, bc I remember I had one beer. I had him sign this CD. He looked at me, & the CD like he was trying to do some mental math. But just said "wow, this is old" instead. He gave me a sweaty hug too. Cool moment.
Back when this song first came out, I was listening to WRIF radio in Detroit. Verve Pipe performed this with a $10 kids organ and Brian Vander Ark singing. One of the most amazing things I have ever heard.
Yo, the 90's were so amazing. This song takes me all the way back to "Freshman" year.
I always set this one to play twice. Such a good jam.
This still my shit. Best music 80's and 90's. Gosh, why can't I go back!?
This deserves to be way more well known than the Nickleshit Photograph
Agreed. Amen.
Word!
Absolutely
I think you mean Nickelback. 😡
Just wanted to say thank you for responding to my buddy underdozen it meant the 🌎 to him....your Amazing person 😀
Excellent. My CD 80S COLLECTION
Got to see these guys live at a free show they put on at a Tower Records in the L.A. area. I left there with a autographed copy of Villains and a pick they used during the show. All of them were very nice and very down to earth. It was 1997 and I was 17. Would give anything to be back in those days again. Just like most things, you don't appreciate the times until they're gone.
I'm seeing them in 2 days! I wore this CD out. Love every song! Never seen them so this is awesome. Oh yeah..front row seats.
I first heard this song my freshman year of high school (1995-1996). I loved it as soon as I heard it, and to this day it takes me back to my high school days. Great song!
I actually found myself even more intrigued with The Verve Pipe when I found out they're from Michigan, which is where I was born, raised, and still live. They've got some great songs, for sure!
Is mustard plug a Midwestern thing or nah. I know I'm late af
This oozes the 90's sound
i miss you guys the fun we had
One of my favorite albums that I bought my senior year
Damn , Blast from the past!!!! I forgot how good this song is.
90’s guy always listened on my way to work after school excited to be able to spend the rest of my night w/ one the most beautiful, special girls I’ve ever known
That bass tho!!!!
This brings back so many memories.
Banger
I know these guys. My band Feeding The Machine did a showcase in Detroit with Verve Pipe before they were signed, with many other bands on the show. We all drew straws to see who would play in what slots. My band pulled a short straw and played 2nd with Verve Pipe right after. My band was hot and well known for our live intensity. When we came off the Verve Pipe guys were like, "we have to follow that?". I said you're here for reason, you'll kill it. When they got done with their set and came off stage I told them they would be signed within the year. 6 months later they were all over MTV and the radio.
this takes me back
Omg.....I still have this CD and its original case and liner. And its funky smell it came with. Lol
The 90s were so confusing having The Verve and the Verve Pipe around lol
You only need to know The Verve.
YesOfficer not really Danny but whatever.
I was gonna comment that. Not that I confused that, I usually confuse a lot names. But you beat me to it
I was just sitting here trying to remember the difference.. and now that I'm done writing this.. I remember :) :)
KingNothing But we dealt with it.
A shame this band wasn't bigger than they were. They deserved to be huge.
agree 100%
Agree as well. I think it's all about luck. Being in the right place at the right time. If becoming big was based on talent alone... it couldn't be. There would be a million bands. Luck. Pure luck. Cause my god listen to Brian's voice. I can't even... it's beautiful.
So sadly understated.
Wow! Love this.. ❤
I might be biased being from Michigan, but I've listened to this band since age 11 ('97), and they are still one of my favs. Tremendously underrated during their time. Glad to have seen them at Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI several years back live. Hooe to do so again before they've disbanded.
Been a fan since seeing them open for KISS during the Reunion tour. They were so good I went out the next day and bought this cd. They remain one of my favorite bands.
I forgot about this song. Good tune
It took me 21 years to find this song. I remember hearing it in 1996 when I was 13. How did we go from this to All about that Bass?
I'm here because i heard this song on the radio... 20 years ago. Love it!
This is an amazing album! I bought it when it came out when I was a teen. Extremely underrated
Great songs and a great sounding album! Ages VERY well!💞
Dayum! I was in my late teens when this came out and I have no memory of ever hearing it. My local radio stations were hit or miss back then.
Still, it's pretty good. If radio stations worked it into rotation it would fit right in with today's music.
Guitar at the bridge is very cool
Just an amazing Song.
The 90's wasn't a decade.. it was an emotion ✌
I saw them 96 ish? Pinellas Park Florida With Our Lady Peace ,Trip to go green Faith No More, Mighty Joe plum, Cracker, it's was a killer fuck concert for A 16 year old!!
Nice to run into someone else who remembers Mighty Joe Plum.
I always felt this should have been The big hit over the Freshman
This one has been on my regular playlist for twenty years. There's just so much going on here, and the band is incredibly tight
Their best tune. So fucking 90s. Love it!
I had my heart broken so badly when this song came out - this song was so poignant, so profound and ultimately helped with my healing. I hope this band and the writer understand the impact this masterpiece made in so many lives. “Blind labors the blind and I am, unwilling to uncover my eyes”
Love Hurts💔
VERY UNDERRATED SONG
Dat bass
One of the most under played songs ever made.
This song reminds me of Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk's 1996 song "God Made Me" (from "Under These Rocks And Stones")!! Chantal is married to Canadian singer & solo artist Raine Maida (from Our Lady Peace).
the 90's were the turning point in music, nothing before or after, has even come close, it was the rough sounds, the melodies, and the songs had meanings behind them, not like music today
So very true
+Tina Vosberg the last great decade for music.
joey camp I dunno why... but I don't get music now. And I a professional musician !
I disagree I think the leaping point with meaningful music you speak of started in the eighties as far as the NuWave the synth pop.. as far as I'm concerned the alternative of the 90s is the second wave
Every generation say this pointless drivel. Good and bad songs in every decade
I agree with a lot of the comments the 1990's were the last decade of great music. i was blessed to grow up during that era, this band should of been more popular then they were Photograph Cup Of Tea The Freshman Reverend Girl this whole record is amazing but the 1990's were so great a lot of bands were ignored but any 1990's rock better than today's music!
Love this whole album! What a great album! I can remember when it came out. Good memories 🤓
Had their first album. Damn, that era.
The last time I heard this song I was about 4-5 years old. The tune of it stayed in the back of my mind for years and years without ever knowing what it was called or what band it was performed by. And now I’m 31 years old, and I finally found it after all this time.
love the lyrics and the energy and everything ....they are awesome
Nickleback would LOVE to be able to do a song with so much meaning, you must be high,higher than i will ever be able to get.
i use to see them play in bars in Lansing before they got famous got to have a few drinks with them great group of guys way underated
Maybe my favorite song from the 90's
Nobody makes music like this today
80s an 90s stills rocks in 2021
Truly a masterpiece!!
Nice
One of my favorite songs of all time!!! Believe me, I've seen some pretty good performers in my past and present!
Nice 👌
The song that made me want to give up guitar and play bass. That was short lived though and I ended up going back to guitar. I still love this song.
this song takes me back good memorys.
The people in the background are a good study. Energy Love of music They ROCK! I saw the VP at Edge Fest (101.9 the Edge) Ak Sar Ben Omaha, Nebraska. Aksarben is Nebraska backwords. The next day the Edge disappeared w/n explanation, never to return! 😥
105.7 the point in St Louis!
WHY WHY WHY IS THIS ALBUM NOT ON VINYL YET?!? Why?!?!?
I don't know how I missed this video at the time (maybe because MTV didn't play videos as much around the late 90s.) I like it.
Holy crap I loved this song when it came out. Got plenty of radio time back in Chicago 1997. Im pretty sure the lyrics are still "I'm a fool turned graph."
Chronic nostalgia 😳🥴
Brings back memories....today's music sucks.
Todays music does suck in comparison to the great 90's sound. How i miss it :(
Our Lady of Snow 💗
Our Lady Peace :heartpulse:.
The lyrics are beautiful.
this is one of my favorite all time songs
August 2018. Still love this song.