If The Cure Wrote "Heart-Shaped Box" by Nirvana

[@DesmondDoom]

Guitar and bass tabs on Patreon, link above, come join the Doomerati! Shoutout to Kerry, Mrs Anderson and Ivano for voting on this. Sorry for the terrifying Robert Smith visual. Sounds like New Order etc. xox

[@mrs.anderson8928]

Ya nailed it again!

[@DesmondDoom]

Thanks Mrs Anderson! I'll try cook a Smiths one up in future I think

[@IvoBon67]

Boom! Absolutely brilliant, great work Des!!!

[@DesmondDoom]

@@IvoBon67 Cheers Ivano! Have fun playing this, right down your alley I think.

[@IvoBon67]

@@DesmondDoom you bet!

[@rootbeer5356]

Even though this is basically A Forest, this is fantastic and holy shit your Robert Smith is spot on

[@gabe_ed]

Yeah, when it started I was like "wait, this is already a song that exists"

[@brianinglis3805]

The voice sounds nothing like Robert Smith. Sounds like an American doing a bad English accent. You're right, it's just A Forest.

[@rootbeer5356]

@@brianinglis3805 🤓

[@BukanIbuMu]

@@brianinglis3805 he is not an american, he is aussie.

[@morgancatherwood5665]

@@brianinglis3805 hater - just stop

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Heart-shaped Forest. Now do Killing an Apology. 😊

[@solypsomancer9540]

The Man Who Sold Pictures of You? 😊😅😊

[@musicparoyds]

The cure sound was SPOT ON Honestly sounds like something that would've come from "Seventeen seconds"

[@denizbuhran]

this is literally the most famous song from Seventeen Seconds 💀💀💀

[@musicparoyds]

@@denizbuhran bruh

[@RexVergstrong]

Because it's just The Forest.

[@edbawk]

@@musicparoyds they really don’t get the joke

[@imaginarygirl0]

​@@RexVergstrongA Forest...

[@comrademayohasacheeseaddiction]

Fun fact: Robert smith wrote this in 1980 as a planned lead single for '17 seconds', but chose to scrap it and make it a bside to 'A forest' on a few selected copies. Kurt bought one, was extremely impressed, and used the lyrics on his own song of the same name.

[@DesmondDoom]

The more you know

[@lauralosapio2528]

You joking??!!

[@panguin7803]

@@lauralosapio2528 he joking :d

[@lauralosapio2528]

@@panguin7803 😅😅

[@popcornstand39]

Lies af

[@analogtrash2263]

Grunge and goth are such a great combination. Nirvana leaned more towards being a punk band really, so they're already like cousins to post-punk. A lot of songs by Alice in Chains and Soundgarden would also make great goth songs.

[@DesmondDoom]

Alice for sure, Soundgarden would be harder, more bluesy and abstract because of Cornell and Thayil's writing.

[@Daniel_Delayne]

Cobain once said that LWTUA was his favorite ever single

[@night_fiend6]

Well, "Come As You Are" sounds pretty similar to Killing Joke's "Eighties" and a Cocatau Twins song that escapes me right now.

[@robf1557]

@@Daniel_Delayne what is LWTUA if you dont mind me asking, I'm not that well versed in grunge yet

[@Daniel_Delayne]

Love Will Tear Us Apart, the 1980 single by British post-punk band Joy Division

[@TheVioletBunny]

Not a big nirvana fan but you nailed the cures sound texture. I am a cure fan. I don’t know how you are able to nail the vocal style in all these videos it’s the most impressive part.

[@DesmondDoom]

Yeah, I'm not big on Nirvana either. I almost passed out trying to sing like Robert, my voice is too deep and thicc but I think it turned out okay! Cheers buddy

[@TheVioletBunny]

@@DesmondDoom it sounds pretty accurate. Yeah I never got the whole buzz around nirvana I find them pretty boring / nothing special never got into them.

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

@@TheVioletBunny Noisy, but poppy. Raw, but not like an underground punk or metal album of that era... and if you were there at the time they sure did a great job of making bands like Warrant go away.

[@Sad75ljk]

He's worst at what he does best and for that gift he feels blessed.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

A Forest was the first Cure song I ever heard, and one doesn’t forget a revelation like that.

[@luizcastellar]

As a massive fan of Nirvana and The Cure, im in love w this song

[@sonjagonikman426]

It's crazy how much this sounds nothing like a nirvana song. Literally could've told me its a cure cover and I'd be like yeah

[@presentprogressive8780]

Well, considering that this is basically just "A Forest" from The Cure with the Lyrics from "Heart-Shaped Box" spliced in between, this is no surprise at all.

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

Suddenly I stop, but I know it's too late. Lost in heart-shaped box. All alone.

[@jackalope2302]

Brilliant!

[@silenceblue82]

Boy, not only is your bass playing great, no, so is your t-shirt and of course this song... unbelievable what you are doing, hammer !!

[@DesmondDoom]

Thanks for the good vibes as always!

[@YegorLetov69]

I NEED THAT SHIRT

[@jerrygilbert6733]

I’m often not the quickest to catch on, so tell me, what exactly is desirable about a design featuring mis-matched song/artist?...

[@YegorLetov69]

@@jerrygilbert6733 this has been a meme in the music community, paroding the very famous shirt design of the unknown pleaseurs cover art

[@matthewdotson2186]

Your Robert Smith impression is pretty spot on. There's also a hint of some Damon Albarn in there too, which could work well for a Gorillaz-infused/Blur performance of Nirvana too.

[@Furigou]

You really did a really good job of sounding like Smith, must have been straining for your vocal chords. The most impressive thing about him is that his singing voice is also his normal speaking voice, there really is no change in tone, (aside from the thicc bri'ish accent), when i saw him live this monday I couldn't believe it, what a lad!

[@DesmondDoom]

Yep! I can hit the notes but have to belt it at a certain point or swap to falsetto. That would have a been a good show

[@zakkziegler111]

This is absolutely f***ing amazing! I remember when I was in like 6th grade I was flirting with a girl from school on AIM, she asked me what my favorite song was so she could download it off Kazza/Napster and I told her it was A Forest by The Cure, lmao. She was like "Oh wow, I really like it". Lmao. Keep in mind that Limp Bizkit and R. Kelly were the big things at this point in time. Whatever though, she ended up being one of the first girls I ever got to mess around with :)

[@sr-lw6bi]

I love both The Cure and Nirvana. You did an excellent job of merging the two. Beautiful. Perfection. 💋 Love it so much!

[@alia.8090]

Your music Your T-shirts Your sense of humour All great… keep going bro ! Rgds from Istanbul

[@trentonhuggins465]

This has no business being this excellent

[@I-play-bass]

nirvana is more of a punk or grunge band but because of the edgy lyrics in some songs they would make for great goth songs and you’ve pictured this so perfectly and the vocals were so spot on to Robert Smith

[@jimhaverlock9784]

Bonus points for using that opening from A Forest. Amazing.

[@Jonathan_Ellis]

I love the "Your advice!" at about 1:38. That is so Robert Smith!

[@H5iangfu]

Been an absolute Cure fan for 35 years, and this is fucking awesome, you're a genius.

[@g_money76]

Very well done!! And entertaining video. Nailed the cure style, sounds like a completely new song!!

[@djmillhaus]

Hey, I just returned home from a Cure concert and see this in my feed, excellent!

[@spinglasshydra]

Desmon this is just too good.... !!!! Your sense of humor is the highlight of my day, because it's such a Goth thing to do..... !!!! I feel like I'm back in high school.

[@dirk586]

Another Masterpiece...your're the Best, Man. Greetings to Australia

[@Archibald_von_Munch]

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard! You are an artist!!

[@marshmangunnar9150]

Came for the thumbnail shirt, stayed for the amazing mashup..... bravo! New sub

[@RumbleFish69]

Dude, you're an amazing artist. What you do as parody I can't accomplish as a serious musician. I am such a huge fan, my man! I need a live concert of your greatest hits!

[@fractalipanama4154]

That was so so cool !! Its a beautiful versión!!

[@michaelvincentgaddi8743]

Seamless merging of the two songs!!! Bravo! :)

[@deborahmartins1547]

Dude, you're a genius, I can't stop watching your videos and laughing my as* off in almost all of them, please do more dkdksksksk

[@garysuarez9614]

This is really good! I originally thought it was going to be "Heart Shaped World" by Chris Isaac...so a good double surprise for me Sunday...

[@rodrigor.p5597]

I love that the shirt makes total sense with the idea of mashing up different songs. Great job!

[@earlsfield]

You sir are a genius. Can't believe how well you did the chorus, totally RS every word and pronounciation.

[@GreenPowerFarm]

Dude! that is very creative!!! A+

[@Brando64]

My first video for the morning, and that's a fine way to wake up, Keep 'em coming, Des! 😏

[@j.d3804]

I could watch this channel all day. Lots of joy

[@LSDMTHC]

This is great stuff.

[@mitabpraga7487]

Top entertainment, sounds like New Order. Another great combo, another great mashup t-shirt (although my dodgy old minces couldn't quite make out the pic). Cheers.

[@jackmiller1209]

The red mouth did it for me! You, sir Desmond are quite the artiste!!

[@ToddPerkinsAuthor]

Even with the hilarious Robert Smith mouth this is still really cool. Great work!

[@kerryfromaj9032]

Heart Shaped Box is one of two Nirvana songs I play on guitar. I have a bass but only play Motörhead and Budgie on that. This will be fun, I have band practice in a couple hours, thanks for the new material, they will be horrified when they see the Chorus pedal and what ensues👍 My Baritone 6 string is close to being finished and I’m looking forward to more cans of worms 🪱 to open. Thanks again!

[@DesmondDoom]

Haha they'll learn to love the chorus, don't worry. You should learn the bass and guitar for "Parents" by Budgie, epic song. All the best mate, have fun with the band and the bari.

[@SeanHH1986]

Dude i didnt even notice this was desmond doom when i clicked. Love your music!

[@jamB2007]

As both fans of music this hit me like a bus! Your stuff is so good dude! My gf and I listen to your goth surf album like religiously! And your song on not being a rockstar… even if that makes the case you have already set in stone your talents as a musician. I been promoting your content throughout the people I know a lot! Keep up the amazing work dude! I would personally love to see some of your takes on drab majesty👀

[@DesmondDoom]

I say this a lot to people and it's starting to feel a little trite, but I mean it when I say thanks for the good vibes and support. That song was just a silly whiney thing probably half-written on a lunch break on a grindy day. Being a youtuber is more fun anyway haha. All the best bruv

[@turbofox23]

Excellent You're making me want to learn how to play guitar properly again

[@DirtyStringz]

Love the guitar solo!!!! Sounds so 80s and cool

[@suburbanindie]

You nailed it but I was hoping for some more synth textures on this one

[@DesmondDoom]

I gotta get some new synths, good thing to have in the arsenal

[@raincrowd]

Thats frickin BRILLIANT!!

[@phillramirez8323]

Like the shirt and guitar 🎸🤘 Ive been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand that poor Ian may he rest at ease

[@Azubi_Meatball4349]

observation: the bass is quite similar/the same as territorial pissings

[@crutherfordmusic]

This channel is amazing. You've revealed something amazing. One one hand, it makes me appreciate the archetypes, but on the other hand it reveals them as just that - they don't belong to the bands that popularized them.

[@spacefrogmogg]

Oh my goodness this is amazing. I absolutely love both bands. Fantastic video this was such a good watch!

[@eiremike1]

Massive Nirvana and Cure fan and you have done them both justice Mr Doom!

[@descendingforth]

Two of my favorite bands!

[@RapidCycling07]

Excellent work man!

[@molkoko8]

WTF you're Robert Smith!! no other explanation for these vocals. WOW. instant sub. cheers from Kyiv Ukraine

[@jamesdavis5096]

This is deep. I subbed adjust for the depth of this

[@xdeanx1988]

Wow, great! That is a fine piece of art and a very good interpretation how it would sound like. Thank you.

[@kieranflaherty3316]

Yet another one of your tops I'm going to have to find & buy

[@PritchDringle]

Your shirt causes confusion. Love it

[@bernardocoto8519]

This channel keeps getting better and better...

[@Darmachakra]

F A N T A S T I C!!!! Man, you outdid yourself with this one. In a world where creativity is replaced slowly by AI, you are so refreshingly great :)

[@ConchaLaRe]

man just discovered , saw all videos, just perfect, congrats

[@BillBraskyy]

That was fuckin sick dude 🤙🏻 Like "A Forest" mixed with "Heart Shaped Box".

[@Allison_Hart]

i can't get over your t-shirts!! what great conversation starters haha.

[@jared81799]

brilliant, great job bro

[@nelsonsantos81]

Man this is actually fabulous!!!! Thanks!!!

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

This is awesome. Huge fan of these 2 legendary bands and you nailed it so much!! Gotta send that version to Robert

[@icoronel]

loved this version!

[@mattgilbert7347]

Forever in debt to your priceless video

[@LA6NPA]

This was sooo much better than I deared hope for! Thank you! ❤

[@barbarakecskemeti5691]

I'm listening this on repeat, it's fantastic!

[@luisperez9071]

This one is INCREDIBLE, by the way, surf goth ep is amazing, really loved it, all the ep is on my spotify list, hope you release more music🤩

[@frikihermoso8957]

Top banana! Just realised one of my best mates is in Canberra which is at least the same continent as you. Not sure where in Oz you are but he can mooch around. We were tight in the 80s, fell into each others arms with another as a trio of the only cure lovers where we were. Love your stuff.

[@frikihermoso8957]

Edit for stupidity. I'll send him on a mission to Melbourne.

[@comunidadeclimax3809]

Holy shit dude! Sounds amazing!

[@ardentdesir5796]

God, you're so good - incredible

[@gerryfromthevoid8986]

A Forest Shaped Box

[@mikeschmidt8256]

I’m glad that you’ve done this.

[@rominazeballos3562]

You are a genius. Simply.

[@blacklightgypsy]

How do you keep churning these out like butter? Great job man, from a fan in Canada:)

[@streetspirit5722]

Hahaha... you nailed it bro, really love this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AKAtAGG]

insane, you're a legend

[@wallywutsizface6346]

This is incredible

[@ronnenfelt5438]

This is such an underrated video, your Smith is spot on

[@reikosuzuka8608]

Amazingly, the nirvana version is more depressing. This is awesome.

[@apokswitch6378]

Nothing but net...! Bravo!

[@oliverkuehn7576]

Now I think The Cure needs to cover this!

[@theradioattheendoftheworld4251]

This sounds great dude

[@harperisntcool8031]

this is actually so good omg

[@RingaDingDingDong]

This is amazing. You could make a genuinely really cool album if you compiled all of the songs you've made for these videos. Cheers!❤

[@bpbrowning78]

Spot on mate! Brought a smile to my face 🙂. By the way, I bought the black T-shirt you previously wore but where did you find that one? I’ve looked everywhere…You’re my spirit animal.

[@DesmondDoom]

Haha I made this shirt, can't really sell it for copyright reasons (Peter Hook would probably chase me with a bass if I did)

[@bpbrowning78]

@@DesmondDoom Understood. Don’t need to upset Hooky 😎

[@Zayli87]

As a fan of both I really enjoyed this

[@ilikefries8341]

omg youtube just recommended me this video and I love this!! you sound like Robert lol. it's great as a whole combination

[@ItsToXxy]

Love this. Sounds great

[@darrenkrivit6854]

Very 😎 cool, 2 of my favorite bands- you nailed the guitar sound and Smith's voice✌️

[@OhMeOhMy77]

😆 this is awesome creativity my friend! Great job!

[@Tcoldsteel]

Just bought the EP - great stuff 👍🏻

[@DesmondDoom]

Thank you!

[@festafunerea]

Got to know this channel now and really liked the stuff, looking forward for more! By the way, I think Heart-Shaped Box could work really well in the style of Katatonia.

[@DesmondDoom]

Cheers for the good vibes mate !Glad to have you aboard

[@Jazzmaster11]

great, your Jazzmaster is gorgeous

[@morgancatherwood5665]

I wish they had, cuz this just kicks ass - thank you