Kurt Cobain - Do Re Mi (band mockup)

Here's an attempt at Do Re Mi.
I took the drum stems from an alternate take of Lithium (missing Tom and Overhead stems, so the drum sound is kinda narrow and weird, sorry about that), then added a bass guitar and a couple of guitars to it.
Artwork by Kurt Cobain.

[@srsjackson]

This would've been a killer track if they had recorded and released it before Kurt's death. Just imagine how many more great songs Kurt and Nirvana had in their pockets.

[@josevalbuena233]

True.

[@infinitexgg]

Those are in "With the lights out" album

[@loveks9043]

i've heard he was out of ideas musically when he killed himself. I don't personally agree. Such a musical force doesn't just run out

[@randomdudethatexists3409]

I think it was a killer track, if you know what i mean

[@raoulduke8725]

loveks he still had lots of ideas he could of went in a few directions musically,he just got burned out and got board with his passion.

[@MARS-fz7jy]

In an alternate universe. Kurt didnt die. And nirvana made another album. And this was on that album.

[@panconjamon7092]

That's sad

[@davidbeddoe6670]

...and its 25% faster, with vocal harmonies.

[@jonathangiang7999]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2mcZ5Kkd7eogbs this'll have to work as a substitute then :)

[@TheMegaGamingWizard]

Nobody else like this comment, it's at a perfect number already...27

[@naaathaaan1250]

I am crying

[@braineater2930]

I think I can safely say that Kurt, Krist, and Dave would be amazed by your work.

[@nikolaitheundying]

Brain Eater well Dave and krist still can.

[@davidluna48]

too soon bro. even tho it's been decades. still too soon.

[@franciscopuentes6049]

No ,David / Enough is enough. It is not too soon. Black Panther came out last month, and people already call it their favorite movie. That was not even a joke.

[@heideknightgauntlets]

What about pat dude??

[@5urg3x]

Krist lost his mind but yeah Dave and Pat would love it

[@shekelofal-kakkad8505]

How can a song sound both happy and sad at the same time?

[@eirex4367]

Its "happy" Cause kurt used a major chord instead of a minor, and sad because of the way kurt sings like if it was a goodbye

[@s-dew]

@@eirex4367 it was like a goodbye because it was recorded days before his death.

[@eirex4367]

@@s-dew it's...what I've said

[@s-dew]

@@eirex4367 yeah... Im just dumb

[@jimimo6674]

The kurt touch

[@taylorjohnson5104]

it's like seeing a photo that you love in black and white for however many years and then finally getting to see it in color. excellent work.

[@gavynjohnson5876]

my last name is also johnson lol

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@gavynjohnson5876 Ever watched "Blazing Saddles"? Johnsons everywhere.

[@benkee250]

I knew a johnson once. Don Johnson.

[@nathanjackson7900]

I've always felt connected to Do Re Mi, (personal reasons but anyways) and whenever I want to hear it I always choose this version. I've listened to it easily 50 times. This is incredible.

[@kouzaris579]

Totally the same with feeling connected to this song. This is how Kurt would've wanted it to sound as a nirvana song.

[@stevenguitarcovers6501]

Have got the same feeling for this version as you

[@Cairo98_]

Yup. Replay value on a demo hahaha love you Kurt.

[@Cairo98_]

@B LT 🤣

[@jimimo6674]

Why are y connected to it ?

[@dandiaz19934]

WOWOWOWOW. My jaw dropped, this is one of my favorite Nirvana tracks, and I NEVER imagined it could gain so much color! Superb job. Really. Made my day.

[@nedflanders5302]

Same brother... This is a breath of fresh air!

[@2trappy681]

Dan-The-Man and

[@markxv2267]

Its not a nirvana track

[@101Volts]

@@markxv2267 Bud, it's released in both "Sliver: The Best of the Box" and the "With the Lights Out" box set. You'd be right that it's not on their Bleach, Nevermind, Incesticide, In Utero, or live albums. This is a later song that never got an album release in the 90s.

[@kolbywinn1402]

Nirvana with distortion is like an emotional light switch that can turn off and on with a kick of one pedal.

[@user-ho3np7lm9h]

The best part of this song 0:00- 4:17

[@peytonstein8616]

Holy shit, this is the gold standard of piecing together music. It sounds official.

[@joshuafisher8771]

Sounds good except; I think Kurt's vocals should've been louder.

[@wd940]

I think it can't be, cos that'd make the demo-ey guitar really too loud

[@joshuafisher8771]

well I think that would sound good. Only one way to find out.If someone goes and does it, plus it would go well with the distorted guitar part.

[@CMOYoung]

Someone or TBOM could try their best to isolate the vocals, and then they could put them higher. But I think it fits with these band mockups and demos. But it's too low on this song.

[@LucasAlvesMusic]

@@CMOYoung I'm not sure if he would be able to. As it was probably recorded in mono. It is possible but way harder

[@jordy2x_]

@@LucasAlvesMusic i could try

[@Eddyisrich403]

There is a band recording from 1994 in existence, but it has never been released. I think Courtney still has it.

[@chrissmellslike5486]

Eddyisrich403 really

[@Eddyisrich403]

Yep, according to Wikipedia.

[@lapinnhd2306]

He is talking about a different demo. Like, a full Band demo

[@Biozeminado]

Actually there are several versions. Two earlier versions from January 1994, One from sometime in March 1994 and the third from March 25, 1994. The first featured Kurt Singing and on Drums, Eric Erlandson (Hole's Bassist) on Bass, and Pat Smear on Guitar. The third featured Kurt Singing and on Guitar and Pat also on Guitar. A fourth version also exists featuring Kurt Singing and playing Guitar with Pat backing him on Guitar. The latter two recordings have yet to be released sadly...

[@YariAzQuran]

So there's no full band version of Kurt, Krist, and Dave?

[@midkills]

I would be so happy if you did a band mockup of opinion!

[@coolguy2370]

yeas that would be amazing

[@ShaunC1989]

Agreed! + Talk To Me if you can, would be cool with a clearer guitar sound.

[@gamxxxx]

I only subscribed a few days ago because I didn't know what the hell I was listening too. Shat the bed. Awesome work on the audio1! But Opinion is a must at this point.

[@nmsportsvlogs8809]

Before we get the band mockup let's focus on the home recording, he have 25 seconds of it so far

[@kennethlaw7320]

+100. Opinion deserved a proper release.

[@Obiwannabe]

Dude. I know the engineering. that goes into this. THIS is GOOD.

[@Punk-Mask]

Sounds great. It would have also been interesting to hear a more ethereal acoustic approach using a cello.

[@Nirvana_Replica]

that would be sick

[@mrtenenbaum3933]

Alienated right at the fucking chorus!!!!

[@martinsildoja]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/innUZnirad-JfNk

[@robotbjorn4952]

Love this idea

[@miscellaneouscrux]

So, so, so very fucking good :)

[@CoasterGuy2323]

This is what the internet is for. I can’t describe in words how much I love this

[@Ariana-024]

Kurt would be proud of what you made this song into

[@fanana_bishh]

You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this.

[@omni-primex9097]

you should do 1.Desire 2.Opinion 3.And i love her 4.burn the rain 5.she only lies

[@user-vq6yn3kv4t]

Omni-Prime X I wanna hear “and I love her” and “ burn the rain” soo badddd

[@lucadawson6137]

jim bill burn the rain has been done by someone and it’s decent

[@tmorelli1982]

@@user-vq6yn3kv4t you do realize and I love her is a Beatles cover right?

[@pilfrutchicolac5652]

And I Love Her

[@shaggyjoshka]

@@tmorelli1982 It sounds different than Kurt's cover.

[@rrowwe879]

I cried... so sad that Kurt died. We miss you, legend...

[@infinitexgg]

sadly he was murdered

[@alvarogabrielcarbajalastud131]

I think it's the coolest thing I've ever heard. I haven't thought about the potential this song has

[@roldan6163]

Pinoy ka rin

[@peachy_pink555]

Nirvanaがこんな素晴らしい曲を1995年に発表しただなんてまだ信じられない

[@bloxsy_]

This works so nicely. Very well done. Apparently, there was a version recorded with Cobain on drums and vocals, Eric Erlandson on bass and Pat Smear on guitar. Wonder if it'll ever see the light of day?

[@alerubbi420]

Hi, have you already covered do re mi?

[@bloxsy_]

Not yet. I'd like to at some point

[@startervisions]

Wait, is this a rumor...where did you read this?

[@tacsman]

Alessandro Rubbi It's right here. You're listening to it.

[@onwerslament]

Donald Martin most likely they will release this in time, they are trying to release this stuff over time, not all at once Like the hollowood rock festival, this will see the light of day soon

[@nonameinfl]

Listing in 2024...30 years have passed and we still miss you!

[@DannyDavies23]

Coming back to this in 2022, this is still an astonishing window into a parallel universe. Bravo! A wonderful achievement!

[@luyssc5224]

2024

[@NicoleyRolyPolie]

i listen to this more than i do the original.

[@bluemcdaniel99]

Kurt Cobain is my favorite songwriter and I will always be sad that they didn’t make that fourth record cause I think would’ve been their best. His songwriting was getting better every record, so I’m glad that you gave us something close to what we could’ve had. That means a lot fam! Thank you ❤️

[@MrMicalo]

they should make an album like the beatles anthology, those tracks would be great with kurt's voice and new arrangements by the band survivors

[@End-Result]

Nah, this "underground" fan version is enough. As much as I want to hear more unreleased stuff Nirvana should most certainly be taken down the Jimi Hendrix route when it comes to producing and releasing music.

[@CheesyMez]

the fans can fill in the gaps, i dont think krist or dave would want to be doing new nirvana stuff without kurt

[@filkinamber.]

The more and more I listen to this version I realize how incredible this song is and that if there was a final studio version it would be a complete masterpiece.

[@mladyavery9138]

Words cannot describe how happy this makes me feel.

[@bainco8]

Are you kidding me?? I don't know if the tracks are just super compatible or if you just have some sort of legendary vision. regardless this is awesome! Thank you!! The Spirit Lives On!

[@End-Result]

I think it's definitely both

[@fletchowns]

Thank you for making these! They are amazing!

[@BugRib]

Bless your brilliant heart!!!

[@永遠に眠ってしまったある儚い夢]

世界線というのが実存したらKurtが死んでない世界線で生きたい。

[@mr2000s]

This is amazing. Legitimately sounds like the finished version that never was.

[@GlennSyndallius]

This would've been a classic, for sure. It's SO catchy. I've randomly started singing it to myself plenty of times over the years. I can totally hear Dave and Krist grooving out on this one, Pat with some little lead guitar flourishes, and Kurt on the acoustic. Same vibe as the MTV Unplugged session - that's the direction they were apparently heading in, and I would've LOVED to hear what they came up with. Kurt's voice always worked with acoustic guitar REALLY well.

[@oscar4922]

I want you to know as a Nirvana super fan, you've brought this to life a lot more of how it already was. This brings joy to my heart and I know Kurt can hear this and is enjoying it. Thank you

[@matguy1000]

i was about to go to bed, and it struck me. someone may have fleshed out Do Re Mi, you did not disappoint. Goodnight.

[@evanmmm3290]

wow i really wasnt expecting those drums and guitar at 0:07 this is very different from other versions that revive this song

[@benja5751]

BROTHER... I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT KURT WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOU... THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. A VERY TRUE RENDITION OF THE LAST PIECE OF ART THAT KURT DONALD COBAIN GAVE TO US BEFORE LEAVING THIS HORRENDOUS WORLD... THIS IS SAD BECAUSE IT COULD BE THE START OF A NEW BEGINING FOR NIRVANA AND KURT.. I LOVE YOU. YOU JUST MADE A MASTERPIECE LIKE DO RE MI BETTER

[@MachineGunAustin]

This song is really hard to listen to. Knowing that *this* was the very last song Kurt ever wrote and how fucking depressed it makes me and all of us feel knowing that we lost somebody so good and talented. What a waste. Great band mockup btw, keep it up!!

[@SH4DOWPH4NTOM17]

it would be honorable if you make a band mockup of and i love her

[@daywar13]

Light Yagami that's called listening to the Beatles.

[@Stephanie0420]

YE BOI I REALLY WANNA HEAR A BAND MOCK-UP OF KURTS COVER

[@SH4DOWPH4NTOM17]

dedpxl I know, but the Beatles lack the voice of Kurt, though I still like the Beatle’s one.

[@morphedtyphoon]

Man. Imagining if Kurt surpassed his death. The next and potentially last album under the Nirvana name, could have been called anything. You Know You're Right being a hit single, then a month or two later release the album, hosting songs such as Do Re Mi, Burn the Rain and Poison's Gone. Crazy how all we can do now is imagine. We'll never get those priceless times back.

[@jacoblott1617]

Underrated comment. I've spent a lot of time pondering this, that there is a better version of world we hopped timelines away from becoming. Where some people didn't die, and maybe some others got stopped. It could have been good vibes forever, that only grew with tolerance being the main thing we needed to play extra hard catching up on.

[@danielsgrunge]

Listening to it is like meeting a good old friend after some years

[@gangrel_76]

This is just so good I can't believe it.

[@BeeHatGuy]

This is by far the best mock up I've ever heard

[@Fatherjohn76]

The tones and mixing utilised here are very authentically Nirvana. Great job

[@patrikkis3584]

You really had a great idea and basically nailed it. Thanks for uploading!

[@camacaron06]

Lyrics If I’m me, if I’m high Lay me down, weeping And if I say, what it’s like I might be dreaming If I may, what is right Summertime See me, Heal me Those years, in his blond head A phrase from his pocket The chain’s from his nowhere life long dream Re mi Re mi Do re mi Do re mi If I may and if I might Wake me up and see me If I do, and if I lie Find me out and save me If I’m red and cold as ice I might have to, see me, heal me Raised in his own care Erased from this moment The change from his sock, I may need Re mi Re mi Do re mi Do re mi Do re mi Do re mi Wish me good, and wish me life Find me out of season In your way, just be quiet Follow pain and be me Yell or whale and if I sigh Seek me out and take me If I may and if I might Got a gun to bleed me A phrase in his pocket Erased from his woman The chain’s from his owner in my tea Re mi Re mi Re mi Do re mi Do re mi Do re mi Do re mi Do re mi

[@nomeinventadoserio5949]

That just aint right

[@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr]

​@@nomeinventadoserio5949I transcribed the entire song properly. This guy's not even close. Unfortunately.

[@blyetka]

it's do re mi don't rape me

[@jassonsolag]

OMFG! 😱 this is so amazing

[@norahC999]

I listen to this song everytime I'm feeling sucidal, because people said this was his last song, and it makes me feel less... alone.

[@RichardKoning]

If I may And if I might Lie me down weeping And if I say What it's like I might be dreaming If I may What is right Some make time to see me heal Those years in his bonet A phrase from his pocket And chains of a knowing Life long dream Dream, dream Do re mi, do re mi If I may And if I might Wake me up and see me And if I do And if I lie Find me out at sea And if I may Cold as ice I might have to see me Dream The rays in his socket A phrase from this moment The chase on his socket I will need Dream, dream Do re mi, do re mi, do re mi, do re mi Wish me good Wish made light Find me out at sea He's under a wave Just be quiet Follow pain and grieving Yell 'oh well' And if I sigh Seek me out teeming If I may If I might Golden gun to bleed And praise in his pocket Rays from his women Chains from his knowing Life long dream Dream, dream, dream Do re mi, do re mi, do re mi Do re mi, do re mi

[@KellyClarkD]

I will now consider this version as one of the official versions. Great job.

[@enderdragon444]

man, this music only with guitar is so sad, but what you made is amazing, and maybe... happy. good work bro.

[@mateocabj]

WOOOOOOOOW!!! I love this versión

[@kin2skyrim852]

This song would've been perfect on MTV Unplugged. At least now it's somewhat here in a mockup. Nice job man

[@SkoptsyToptsy]

I think it was made after mtv unplugged

[@JuralekOFFICIAL]

@@SkoptsyToptsy months before he died, unplugged was like in 1993

[@jonlanders4463]

not really sure how anyone could dislike this. nice work, great song.

[@mj011n1r]

I could listen to Dave hit those skins all day long

[@buckrogez87]

God....the greatness of this tune and this re-imagining really strokes the what if? Feels. This will forever stand as one of cobains greatest compositions. This was the future of his creativity....whether or not nirvana would be a part of it is up for debate. But THIS was going to be the future.

[@vojtasTS29]

Fuck i love that drum sound. That is exactly what i'd love to have in my band's mixes.

[@Nagatoentertainment]

You are so good, come back with ''in utero'' and nevermind kind of way !

[@peterheinzelmann3335]

yeah, Bleach songs in Nevermind kind of way would be awesome

[@CMOYoung]

Unfortunately he doesn't know how to press a reply button and type, or upload anymore.

[@xdvatican3535]

Cmo Games how do you know this?

[@whiteford]

Jaden Pisarczyk its a joke

[@jordy2x_]

@@xdvatican3535 r/wooooosh

[@wardaddy5992]

this brought me new musical joy. and I rarely let anyone touch nirvana. but this was refreshingly new. thanx

[@niklebusta]

Great tune! One of the few times you hear Kurt in falsetto and not distorting his voice when singing in a high pitch :)

[@TheReflecter]

I really love that I have to watch 2 ads in order for the video to play.

[@whattheflipmarina]

i feel like this is about kurts fame, "those years in blonde head" kurts years "the word from his pocket" his lyrics "the chains from a lifelong dream" he hated his fame, not being able to do with his music

[@whattheflipmarina]

also "raised in his own care" because he only spent some of his years with his parents and the rest raising himself basically

[@Messayne]

@marinaonmarz Sonically he’s basically saying “don’t hate me” Just read the lyrics. He always planned to blow his head off. This is the last song he wrote. Read the lyrics before you lose your shit and go all tin foil on me. He was very much done and this was it. It’s haunting. Got a gun to bleed me. The chains of knowing his lifelong dream. And if I’m made cold as ice I may have to see me healed. Follow pain and be me. He once said it’s all in the music, It’s all in the meat. Courtney said it best in the eulogy. “Kurt you’re a fucking asshole” and that’s exactly what he was. A great great artist. But an asshole. But y’all ain’t ready to deal with anything and will say she had him murdered😂

[@toe6221]

very thanks man, it's awesome. praise for you! you made my day. long ago I was waiting for this moment

[@hectorosbert]

You are my hero. Please consider 'Opinion' at some point or else i'll be forced to do it and it will sound terrible and everyone will be sad.

[@RWP1926]

okay it's been two months - let's hear your version!

[@hectorosbert]

You know, i actually ended up working on another Nirvana tune. If you search for 'Smells Like Teen Spirit Alternate Reality Mix' you'll find it on another channel of mine. If no one has gotten to this song by the summer then i promise i'll have a go :)

[@jonathangiang7999]

Hector Osbert well, it's been a year

[@SeeEmPunk]

Hector Osbert hey did u make it?

[@SlimoIsHere]

This is still the best Do Re Mi mockup 7 years later.

[@alieninquisition6462]

I actually fucking cried I love this so much

[@juicytrey9801]

have downloaded basically every video you've cranked out so far, keep up the kickass work dude

[@SuperJoeBros]

I imagine the second chorus having chello coming in the background

[@amitparmar5288]

So bittersweet to hear this. Such an amazing song written by Kurt, and the added music is incredible. This song makes me want to jam, smile, and cry all at the same time.

[@AkuMe-pj2bi]

QUALITY SONG

[@primaryspiral]

Thank you for this. Just great. I know it's a lot of work and it's truly appreciated.

[@RadicalSharkRS]

Kurt is free as a bird now.

[@tharxis3803]

god this song is so nice

[@yigit_kc]

God bless you ! thank you for this amazing sound

[@StonerG7-fw1gl]

When I hear this song, tears run down my eyes its a beautiful piece of art 🔥🔥🔥

[@kouzaris579]

This is everything I dreamed of for a nirvana version of do re mi. Good fucking job man. This sounds real.

[@thegoatatfootball968]

This was actually way better than i expected. Thanks for putting this together.

[@digitalvariant]

This is just really good. Legitimately sounds like they made it.

[@arnoldsee8474]

This song is so good I have it on loop

[@burtkocain6846]

In some other timeline, Nirvana released Fuck You All This is the Last Song of the Evening in 1995 and this song was on it. I think Nirvanas follow up to In Utero would've put everything they did earlier to shame by comparison

[@redpractition]

don't forget their 1997 classic singles "Hey, Baby Baby, Pay For My Limousine" and "Accept Me General Public Cause I Need The Cash" penned by Krist

[@burtkocain6846]

@@redpractition no you're thinking Children of the Revolution

[@redpractition]

@@burtkocain6846true, they're two classic albums, i get them confused sometimes!

[@autumnberg3837]

I love this mock up. Elaborates how brilliant his home recordings, actually were. It's like an unreleased gift... ty..

[@MrOuija-rr8kq]

I love how playful and goofy Kurt sings on this

[@xanthemclean5026]

Holy fuck, I never comment on videos but this is absolutely INCREDIBLE, thank you so much for this.

[@xanthemclean5026]

I’VE SENT TO THIS LITERALLY EVERYONE I KNOW I’M FUCKING ADDICTED TO THIS MASTERPIECE 😭😭

[@alecmatteson692]

Dude, it's fuckin awesome to hear this from you after so long

[@lalaalalala]

you might be a genius. kudos. this mockup really allows you to hear just how inspired by frank black and the pixies kurt was

[@benjamindevlin4057]

Their 4th album would have been their best. The catchiness of Nevermind and heaviness of In Utero, along with this indescribable vibe to it whenever I hear songs that would’ve been on the 4th record... they just sound so dreamy and ethereal and I feel lost in space when I listen to them. Such a shame Kurt didn’t realize just how gifted he was, that he wasn’t a “death rocker” as he described himself in his suicide note, but a beautiful songwriter whose music could make a person feel so many emotions.

[@misossucken7280]

Love Love Love

[@Kuro-wb8ue]

That art is beautiful

[@thefeeps]

Wowser such exciting work man. Jeez...feel like crying a little hearing this. Thank you so much!

[@CANZONERICOBAIN]

Honestly think that this might be the closest we ever get to a new nirvana song awesome job on this, it truly feels like they recorded it in 94

[@astrovrchat]

kurt is still looking down on us happy about all of us. were helping him, and kurt is with amen.

[@dumpslick]

This version of the song is in my regular nirvana playlist. Goddamn it's well done. It feels like the very last goodbye from Kurt Cobain and co.

[@ivanindahau4783]

Same here. It’s weird but I forget it’s a remixed version. This is how I imagine it would have sounded had they made another album.

[@unholymetaphor]

This is amazing! Best thing I've ever heard~ I'm so glad I found your page, your videos and mixes are the best thing I ever heard in my life

[@HappyBaby4u]

No doubt....this would have been Nirvana's next big hit. Kurt could write a gem in 5 minutes.

[@tastbesta]

Amazing, great work thank you

[@fartsfudcjk5475]

Sounds very cool brother. Great job!

[@spookshowbaby666]

Goddd this is so fucking amazing I swear