If Third Eye Blind was an a capella band

Due to popular demand, we're back in the new year with some more a capella stuff - this time tackling 3 of my favorite Third Eye Blind Songs. Semi Charmed Life and Never Let You Go definitely speak for themselves, but I wanted to spotlight a slightly lesser known song for the last slot in this video:
Faster - The opening track from "Out Of The Vein", one of my favorite track 1's ever. The stuttering guitars get me hype every time, and then the percussion comes in slowly with the bass and it all culminates in the giant first half-chorus. Great arrangement, cool band, love live 3EB.
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[@hellfire66683]

I'm really loving seeing all of the Alexes get together and sing songs despite 4 of them leaving the band

[@baxtermystery]

Reunion tours are always great, right?

[@hellfire66683]

@@baxtermystery exactly

[@michaelswart9236]

I enjoy Alex's solo projects too. Alex's country albums, and then there's Alexx doing blink songs, and we can't forget about Ahlex, and his gospel covers!

[@tomnelson6447]

The one Alex was obviously carrying the group though. He had more talent than the rest of them put together.

[@baxtermystery]

@@tomnelson6447 Alex was definitely the Bobby Beers of the group. I mean, c’mon, this is Steel Dragon all over again.

[@DannyCosmos]

the lyrics are wild...i had no business singing this with my full chest at 13

[@RachelD386]

Lol 😅

[@BlakeBaggott]

Amazing! Do this again with Jumper, How’s It Gonna Be, and wrap it up with another sleeper: Motorcycle Drive-By.

[@kufitop]

Another sleeper fave of mine is Narcolepsy.

[@KY.0009]

​@@kufitopNarcolepsy is so good!!!

[@jfreeification]

Wounded would also be a great one to hear!

[@faigler]

Man. I forget HOW much I liked Third Eye Blind back in The Day. All of those (and these) were HEAVILY on rotation when I was ...most likely too young for a few of the lyrics

[@inspectorvoid]

Nah we need blink to do jumper. Tom needs add his magic to it.

[@takisback]

I think I finally have to admit that the late 90s post-grunge genre might be my favorite. It just took a dude and four of his best buds to do a capella.

[@Philrodgers1225]

If this is the new series, I'm 100% down. Can we get RHCP as a barbershop quartet? 😂

[@sadpixels]

You singing it somehow REALLY brings out the absolutely filthy lyrics of Stephan Jenkins. Thanks for another banger.

[@jacob_swaggerz]

This reminds me of my friends walking home from the pub at midnight, pissed and all holding each other singing semi charmed life at the top of our lungs. One of my friends took his life a few years back, and hearing this version instantly brought this happy memory of him. Thanks

[@brokensound1985]

No one: The Meltons: Let's go capella this week. This man is so incredibly talented, it hurts. Keep up the great work 🙌🏻

[@aaronhoss]

I absolutely ADORE Faster, as well as the entire Out of the Vein album. I'd pay real money for a full a capella version of Faster.

[@mynameisnoxe]

Please keep doing these. They're amazing.

[@ArtVandelayLTEX]

Your sense of harmony really shows up in this one. Great arrangements.

[@rfygband]

Hopping on the popular demand train. Please continue making these. There is no end to the amount of songs that I'd love to hear in the acapella style.

[@TheVigilantStewards]

I love the second verse "they sky was gold it was rose i was taking sips of it through my nose" the synchronization of the vocals and the rhythm are incredible on that part, hits so hard

[@TakeWalker]

no one ever talks about Faster, that is such a good song :D Alex a real 3EB OG here

[@davidneale9113]

As a die-hard 3EB fan, this brought joy to my soul. Sharp Knife, God of Wine, and Slow Motion for the next one? 10/10 would buy this cover album.

[@NickCoyour]

3EB is one of my all time favorite bands. One of the best concerts I ever went to.

[@ontherockspod]

They're so great live!!

[@murph4100]

Saw them 7 times. Very awesome live

[@lacklusterliz6117]

Faster is such an underrated song, was very pleasantly surprised to see you cover it 👍🏻 sounds great

[@AaronBurnsVoT]

I came to the comments to say the same. As I was listening to the first songs, I was thinking Faster would be a great one in this format. Cheers Alex, good stuff

[@stepheneckert4006]

So glad you did Faster! Huge 3eb fan here, Out of the Vein is their best album IMO

[@HotStrange]

Agreed but the first 4 are all really great.

[@daysatomic]

Agree. Palm Reader, Wake for Young Souls, Blinded... all so good.

[@RealAndySkibba]

Another banger to start out 2024. Great work.

[@atamize]

Holy shit, FASTER! Never expected that in a million years, but it's also one of my favorite 3EB songs

[@brickbybrick4692]

DUDE DO MORE OF THIS ITS FUCKING BRILLIANT

[@snotsbuttwax]

I'm fucking dying to hear whatever take you want on Motorcycle Drive By

[@hootiehome]

MDB may be the best song ever.

[@PatThePauper]

Literal chills You're incredibly talented, please keep it up champ!

[@Cornan1980]

Yes please. More please. Do more from their first album. Do more harmonic rock from the 90s.

[@kentturner595]

You truly do excellent covers! Covers the way they should be

[@alonecorgi]

Ngl, really love these arrangements and am excited to see more.

[@TheSalPic]

2024 year of the Acapella!

[@warblegarble]

Suspensions for days. Love it. 🥹 Faster was beautiful. More!!

[@garywatson3778]

This is captivating. I'd listen to a whole album of this. Do Green Day next!

[@Kwright304]

Jimmy eat world first.

[@makudonarudokairu]

Faster is great, and I love a lot of their lesser known songs like "Self Righteous", "Graduate", "Wounded" and "Background"

[@yungloafers3023]

This is so sick honestly, wasn’t expecting to like this so much lol

[@gitarr51]

Best Sibling/Family Group if ever seen . ❤

[@TheBorwig]

A(cappella) Day To Remember would probably be amazing, just pontificating

[@mrwassef]

I NEED a full version of Semi Charmed Kind Life

[@ryanlowery1138]

Words cannot describe how much I love your creativity and talent!! MORE!!

[@KhaosElement]

Love these a capella songs so much.

[@electguitarz]

Blue is one of. My favorite albums of all time! I’m so happy to see Never Let You Go get some love!!

[@LifeAfterDeathTube]

give us a part two with Graduate, Blinded and Losing a Whole Year!

[@betopasillas]

Amazing!

[@mmaddox1787]

Love the approach taken to the acapella arranging. It is a fun combination of imitative and natural styles. I am totally down for more!

[@TBcinema]

The arrangement is awesome here. 10 out of 10 yet again Alex

[@tkimball811]

Can't figure out what's more impressive, the arrangement or the delivery! SO good Alex.

[@stevespringfield]

Highlights just how wonderful Third Eye Blind melodies are.... and how talented Alex is!

[@derksgarage]

I didn’t know I needed acapella Alex in 2024….but god dammit did I ever! Dude these are amazing!

[@the_Sarahnator]

As someone who always sings backup vocals to songs, and always loved being second or third flute in college wind ensemble, I love these a capella videos! I can really get into all the harmonies.

[@Wico90YT]

Now all we need is an all Pop Punk Pitch Perfect 4

[@macramequeenintheafternoon727]

Faster? True fan right here.

[@Stempy]

Well, this is a fricken bop.

[@SamLopez11]

A capella is harder to arrange than most people probably realize. I was in a group in college. Great job on these!

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

I did a capella in highschool and college and wish I had 5-6 disconnected Alex heads to help me understand arranging better, bc we came with everything on the spot.

[@chemicalhalf]

can't believe you shafted God of Wine like that. One of the best songs of all time.

[@better_than_nothing]

Alex, bro, I'm here for this. 🎉🎉🎉

[@markpalfreeman]

Thanks for including Faster - that track (and whole album) rules👩‍🎤

[@GentlemanWearingOldSpice]

Please make more of these! Casting another vote for Motorcycle Drive-By. (Crystal Baller and Farther might work well too!)

[@thedutchhusky4842]

This video is criminally underviewed

[@patrickbrokaw7455]

this is dope

[@jordanott5464]

Dude.... god damn I had chills the whole way through this

[@RS-et2hx]

okay, NOW I know what semi-charmed life's about

[@DaroffApFire]

This video was FAR too short. We definitely need more.

[@TheSalPic]

The pop punk episode of Glee was my favorite.

[@michaelandersonfinance]

The falsetto on semi charmed was golden. Gave me shivers and chills. I’m sure the vitamin c deficiency is unrelated.

[@corberus3119]

i was not expecting Faster but you nailed it

[@slash196]

Out of the Vein is a CRIMINALLY underrated album. For my money, it captures just as much of their sound and energy as the self titled, even better than Blue.

[@WiscoDbo]

😊 was sad when the holidays passed because the carolling Melton's would be leaving. I hope they keep recording all year long!

[@joeyvaughn2265]

Would LOVE to hear "A Thousand July's"... Or any other Song from the "Blue" album. This is Gold!

[@NAHS1493]

hell yes! I was worried we'd have to wait a year for Carolers.

[@wodentoad1]

Everything you do is stunning! Thanks!

[@kirstycoetzee7662]

WHAT..... is this?! And why do i love it so much??! 😂

[@chuck_stones]

This is absolutely fantastic! More please, more!!

[@PrettyPennyClub]

So simple. So brilliant.

[@earlnation720]

This makes me so incredibly happy. You keep on impressing more and more with your talent.

[@rasho9393]

NGL, I wish to hear an EP of acapella... or a radio program, I'm down for either of those

[@HarryPainter]

Mad respect for Faster! Gonna give that album a listen, it’s been 10 years at least!

[@tylervervynck6754]

Same !

[@jordan-3456]

This video reminded me how much of a banger that song is.

[@SparkleAndFade33]

That album is so underrated

[@criegelobo]

The more I listened, the more it got better. 😊

[@jamesgwoodwork]

Super excellent. Out of the Vein is such an underrated album. "My Hit and Run" is probably my favorite TEB song besides the Slow Motion version with the words.

[@HotStrange]

Self Righteous is amazing too.

[@MrDerekmartens]

I was expecting to find this funny, and I did. I wasn’t expecting it to be so solid! Great job!

[@fugginrambo]

I was too mesmerized by your faces at 1st and didn't realize they're on different bodies.

[@galacticboy2009]

YES the perfect band for this

[@rebeccawalilko960]

You have a chokehold on me for Semi-Charmed Life. I will listen to it no other way lol

[@anguspollock7529]

So glad you did Faster.

[@puyjoven1873]

Woah Faster is such a deep cut. I appreciate you!

[@Command.Prompt]

Finally.. I could finally understand every lyric to this song haha

[@Shootoncamera]

“Faster”❤

[@theresoluteone]

Wow, your talent never ceases to amaze me. Every video just gets better

[@beansproutuncreative]

This... is absolutely amazing.

[@MadMac5]

I was feeling pretty lousy this evening, and this video made me feel just a little bit better. So thanks. :)

[@Funchick22]

It's been a while since I've hated and loved something so much at the same time

[@BrandonKClark86]

Faster is such a good song, really should have been bigger

[@fascinatedjack]

Incredible! Great seeing all the Third Eye Blind love. I just got Out of the Vein on vinyl for Christmas!

[@macattack57]

Yeah, these are great!

[@Ant_TitanUp]

Bro thanks for doing “faster”. It’s my fav TEB song and no one ever knows it!

[@TheCleveland1987]

i hope there are more of these to come more bands please lol

[@computerdave06]

Damn dude, always raising the bar with each release! Still waiting for the a cappella album!

[@jesseestrada8914]

this goes hard.

[@williamsharaya7031]

Goated for putting Faster in there

[@fisher8068]

My favorite artist today!

[@OverTheTop85]

Motorcycle Drive by!!! Please!! One of my favorites.

[@joshmoore4498]

This genuinely made me smile

[@23ofSeptember]

More of these please! Blink 182? Green Day? Offspring? Pearl Jam? So many great bands you could do?

[@scottlindholm8938]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@TheIronistIX]

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