Pure Morning
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"Pure Morning" is a single by British
alternative rock
band Placebo
, taken from their second album Without You I'm Nothing
.
The song was initially recorded as a B-side, but the band liked it so much that they decided to put it on the album; it is usually considered to be their second most played song, shadowed only by "Nancy Boy". The most recognisable pattern to the song is the repetition of the line A friend in need's a friend indeed at the beginning of each verse. The song has been featured often in British television advertisements. One of said adverts is for the Lexus IS200.
This song was also included as track 12 on Big Shiny Tunes
3. The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2005 film Chumscrubber.
plays. Police
and authorities attempt to stop him from jumping from a building to end his life. Shots of the rest of the band consist of them being arrested for unseen crimes. News crews report on the scene and a single police officer runs through the building to attempt to convince the suicidal man from jumping. The officer doesn't reach him in time and he jumps; however he begins to walk down the vertical building as though it was horizontal, and proceeds to travel down to the ground, much to the shock of those watching. Molko wears a black polar neck shirt with holes at the shoulders, and black nail polish
on his fingers and toes. He also wears tight black leggings and has his makeup done in his androgynous style.
tour, it has not been performed. Brian Molko has stated his disdain towards the song, particularly towards the lyrics, in a number of interviews.
United Kingdom
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alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
, taken from their second album Without You I'm Nothing
Without You I'm Nothing (Placebo album)
Without You I'm Nothing is the second studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released in 1998 via Hut Records. The song "Pure Morning" was the first Placebo single to have moderate success in the United States.- Production :...
.
The song was initially recorded as a B-side, but the band liked it so much that they decided to put it on the album; it is usually considered to be their second most played song, shadowed only by "Nancy Boy". The most recognisable pattern to the song is the repetition of the line A friend in need's a friend indeed at the beginning of each verse. The song has been featured often in British television advertisements. One of said adverts is for the Lexus IS200.
This song was also included as track 12 on Big Shiny Tunes
Big Shiny Tunes
Big Shiny Tunes is a series of rock albums featuring Various Artists compiled and released by the Canadian music television station MuchMusic, beginning in 1996. The best-selling album of the series was Big Shiny Tunes 2, which was certified Diamond in Canada by the CRIA on March 25, 1998...
3. The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2005 film Chumscrubber.
Music video
The music video, directed by Nick Gordon and shot in slow-motion at the junction of Savoy Street and Savoy Hill in London, focuses on the character of a suicidal man that Brian MolkoBrian Molko
Brian Molko is a songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his high-pitched vocals, androgynous appearance, and unique, Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.-Early life:Born to an American father of French-Italian heritage and a Scottish...
plays. Police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
and authorities attempt to stop him from jumping from a building to end his life. Shots of the rest of the band consist of them being arrested for unseen crimes. News crews report on the scene and a single police officer runs through the building to attempt to convince the suicidal man from jumping. The officer doesn't reach him in time and he jumps; however he begins to walk down the vertical building as though it was horizontal, and proceeds to travel down to the ground, much to the shock of those watching. Molko wears a black polar neck shirt with holes at the shoulders, and black nail polish
Nail polish
Nail polish, or nail varnish, is a lacquer applied to human fingernails or toenails to decorate and/or protect the nail plate.-History:...
on his fingers and toes. He also wears tight black leggings and has his makeup done in his androgynous style.
Live performance history
The song was a staple of the band's setlist from 1998 through to 2005. Since then, apart from a number of shows during the band's stint on the 2007 Projekt RevolutionProjekt Revolution
Projekt Revolution is a music festival hosted by Linkin Park, bringing artists of various genres of music together. Linkin Park started Projekt Revolution in the year 2002 with just one stage...
tour, it has not been performed. Brian Molko has stated his disdain towards the song, particularly towards the lyrics, in a number of interviews.