Nirvana - Sappy (In A Nevermind Kind of Way)

[@joshsindell]

Nirvana played this at the very 1st show I'd ever seen them, at Bogart's, Long Beach, in early '90. Couldn't get the song out of my head for DAYS ... and it wasn't on BLEACH, so I had no idea what it was called. In those pre-internet days, it took real investigating to find this stuff out!

[@startervisions]

Haha i love stories like this...thank you!

[@iamshaggy3587]

How did you find out what the song was, man?

[@startervisions]

@@iamshaggy3587 he probably didn't until 1993. It is possible though because Kurt tried to record it with Sub Pop in January 1990 but it didn't turn out as good as he wanted. And since Nirvana bootlegs were everywhere, maybe some people in Seattle knew it was called "Sappy" but the bottom line is Cobain was such a great songwriter that he could captivate people like us by playing a song one time, and then just leaving without telling anyone the title lol

[@iamshaggy3587]

@@startervisions true true, thanks for answering!

[@startervisions]

@@iamshaggy3587 anytime

[@cosmicgiggle5942]

I love this version. The snare is snappy, the tom is gone, the bass is up and the guitars are more level. Way way better. 10/10

[@julianpottermusic]

The snare is *sappy

[@perkyydevilus4934]

Too sad it's gone from Spotify for some reason

[@qbsrd]

@@julianpottermusic The Sappy is snare

[@vandormael7962]

@@perkyydevilus4934 Sappy is still on spotify if i'm not wrong.

[@perkyydevilus4934]

@@vandormael7962 other versions are. Idk maybe it's just the case for Spotify France.

[@rockinthe904]

I made a T-shirt from the thumbnail. You should see the confused looks. It's awesome!

[@weaponizedestrogen]

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[@fadedjate7230]

Nirvana In Mind.

[@ITSIgorcosta]

Please make more of these. I would like to see "aneurysm" and "You Know You're Right" on In Utero and "Sliver" and "All Apologies" on Nevermind. pleaseee!

[@anno0001]

No multitracks for Aneurysm have been leaked or "released" (with RockBand/similar). Other 2 may be possible.

[@R04dny]

aneurysm was a b side for a nevermind song, I think it might've been lithium

[@Kyoko_02]

@@R04dny yeah plus it was also an Incesticide song too

[@nedflanders5302]

This sounds so more energetic than the original. I think Kurt would have loved this. He said he wanted this to be poppier and I think you nailed it!

[@ilyanagalen9320]

Love this, it still baffles me to this day how this never made it onto Nevermind or In Utero, but Kurt apparently thought it ‘wasn’t finished’. Guy was the master of sloppy perfectionism. He threw out perfectly good songs, some of which are better than a couple that are on In Utero.

[@Hahaa99]

Sloppy perfectionism. Couldn’t have said it better.

[@mokat]

like what songs?

[@KRSsven]

@@mokat He never used several songs that never made it onto albums or anything officially released. A few that were unused or rare are on Incesticide but the ones that come to mind are Sappy, Blandest, In His Hands (which might have also been called Token Eastern Song and been on some Japanese singles, not sure), Return of the Rat, Junkyard and Talk to Me. Not saying all of those belonged on In Utero but they were great. I personally think Territorial Pissings on Nevermind could have been swapped out for a song they already had like Sappy, and lose either Milk It or Tourette’s from In Utero. As it is, I don’t think Tourette’s is better than a lot of stuff Kurt had already decided not to use.

[@natelastname5472]

@@KRSsven i agree. never really a fan of milk it or tourette’s. definitely felt as tho their non-album work, especially sappy, should’ve had better limelight

[@lihaniska87]

@@natelastname5472 Milk it is Horrible,Tourettes works fine for me especially Live at Reading 1992

[@zcrow6330]

It's almost like hearing it for the first time all over again. Great job, man.

[@jamesbarker7788]

Cant Praise Him enough!

[@authentic_candor]

Its eargasmic and more than album worthy man. Thank you

[@TheBeginningOfMusic]

I pasted the chorus portion from chrous 2 to chrous 1, chrous 3 to chorus 1 etc, kurt was pretty consistent.

[@박성훈-t2c]

I can't believe that I'm liking this version more than the original version. I hope you keep up the good work!

[@paulwblair]

The most professional remix of Sappy I've heard. Love how you supplemented the solo with extra guitar track. I put up my own mix. I wanted to make it more polished myself, though I didn’t go to the extent this does.

[@Antanix]

Sappy is already a very powerful and touching song. This version is dramatically boosted to another level

[@Foxikaze]

Thank you for this. You’ve made my favourite song from Nirvana sound the way I’ve been trying to get it to sound in my head. If you could please just extend the whole thing I would be very happy

[@lawnmowerman7]

i remember first hearing this song and just being blown away, 20 years ago or something. this guy was from a different planet.

[@unholymetaphor]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard! Amazing!

[@j9brando87]

There actually is a sappy Nevermind version made by nirvana but it was never released on nevermind. It’s more slower then the original

[@Ghosty6464]

That's "Smart Sessions." I like this fan version better than it, too. It's a fusion of Nevermind and In Utero, whereas Smart Sessions is just too mellow and un-energetic. Sappy (In Utero) and this fan-mix just remind me of Live Nirvana, which is great.

[@shipwreckedonapopulatedisland]

Sappy was kicking around in the bleach era as well. Kind of sad it had the chance to make it on either of the three albums and never did. Great track.

[@1...MusicVideo]

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[@forceofamber]

I think it's their best track. Or come as you are. I can't decide

[@Kurty94]

@@Ghosty6464 Sappy from Sound City sessions also leaked few years ago. So we have the one from 1991 too

[@DeathRocket4990]

That guitar sounds so beautiful, oh my god-

[@that.one.orchid]

I don't know if everyone here knows, but sappy was actually recorded at sound city during the Nevermind sessions

[@mishastone]

This sounds so good. It tastes like vanilla ice cream.

[@darkassassin8506]

Gone just like a fever dream wish this was the entire song I love this fan creation so much

[@stephenhembree4615]

I can't imagine this wouldn't have been an absolute hit had they released it as a single. I like the other version a Lil better. I can't hear the solo very good in this one. But Sappy is so fuckin underrated. Much of the world was and will probably always be deprived of this amazing song.

[@tomatocan2502]

the sad down tempo Drain You . Loved it the first time I heard it and here I am tonight still rocking out.

[@hi-im-eric]

Can't believe this is 10 years old already. Still my #1 favorite mix of this song

[@Obiwannabe]

LOVE the reverb. Dude, you are doing some really cool experiments.

[@rafaelalvess32]

very great this song, and the cover mixed with nevermind and in utero makes it special

[@johntimothypascual854]

Im telling you guys, This guy should be hired to remaster nirvana songs

[@rockersbymyside]

radio friendly unit shifter in neverminds style?

[@WCWThunderRosa]

I don't think that's possible.

[@Kurty94]

+wwfwrestlingfan4ever Of course it's possible. There is also a 1991 version of that song, recorded along with Nevermind stuff too :P

[@lazrpo]

+Jacek K What he means is that there's no multitracks available for RFUS. Only Sappy, Very Ape, an early version of Pennyroyal Tea and the majority of MV are available as multitracks.

[@chrisholland2016]

Damn this version just sounds even better if you ask me.

[@coltonjones8758]

I honestly think this mix may be better than the actual mix on Nevermind. It honestly blows me away and has become my reference track for guitars

[@ScotchCInema]

Brilliant!

[@nimkiibineshi24049]

this sounds like it wanted to sound like

[@kaydenandrade3138]

This is the best version of sappy I have ever heard in my life, I want to see more from you

[@Street_Workout_2007]

Best version

[@HairyHog77]

Can't you please upload a link of a non fade out version to download, if youtube won't let you post it?

[@aberdeenlizards]

You nailed it. I just can't say enough great things. I feel like we have all new Nirvana records thanks to you! Thank you!!!

[@frfrfr751]

Absolutely awesome! Great remastering job, wow! You're definitely a pro!

[@jamieagemusic]

Wow, well done! This is going to be my version of this song to listen to from now on!

[@Foxshore]

They actually recorded it on the final Sound City Studios recording session but it's never been released and there are fakes on KZbin (people putting filters on the In Utero one or the Smart Studios one, etc)

[@erickt1974]

It's been recorded in a couple different places actually c:

[@sickboy9496]

Sappy is the longest-running unreleased track I can think of, there's recordings of it dating back to early '88 and it was meant to appear on Bleach, Nevermind and In Utero, but unfortunately wasn't released on any of them because Kurt was never happy enough with the song. A live version can be found on the Bleach 20th reissue though.

[@erickt1974]

Todd Dawson-Cooper Very True

[@anno0001]

Would you like the Sound City version? I can't upload it on KZbin due to copyright, but I can send it to you.

[@VonWinky]

It was officially released on No Alternative in 1993 as the last song, it isn't listed on the track listing and Nirvana was not credited, but it's there and it's the best version they recorded.

[@K3lvinReis]

I fuckin love this version. The vocals on the chorus sounds a little "doubled", and i liked it

[@klauskleber8303]

OMG! Love it! The sound... amazing!!

[@shockingbluefanandynirvana7364]

This is the best version I've ever listened,excelent job

[@sanneh2]

This sounds so crispy clear.

[@JohnNugent92]

This sounds unbelievable. I have to say I prefer this version over the original. I'm going to listen to it five more times in a row now.

[@vlncentchi2002]

I have the stems for Stay Away, On A Plain, SLTS, Territorial Pissings, On A Plain, Lounge Act and MV

[@Kurtis666]

they're online anyways

[@rockboy360]

Raw or processed?

[@Kurtis666]

@@rockboy360 processed, MV, Sappy, and an alt take for Pennyroyal Tea were raw tracks.

[@alinazaranska9135]

what a beautiful cover to an unusual song

[@justingaglio4194]

I really enjoy this arrangement

[@99dfk1984]

This is some of the coolest stuff I have ever hear. I always dreamed to of hearing exactly this scenario. I wish there was a way to hear it all.

[@iamTHEbonobo]

Should of put normalising compression on the kickpedal so the hits are consistent. Otherwise, it's astonishing, I love all of these remixes!!

[@jamesstephenparry]

Jesus, this is incredible.

[@pobehlicaCaptava]

👍Amazing Kurt,nice voice,sound🎸R.I.P.Kurt✝️🎸

[@zeroDFound]

While it needs more reverb while somehow making the whole thing sound super thin for that super accurate early 90s mainstream rock sound you totally nailed the stylish dark atmosphere of the album, which I feel comes more from the production than the songs themselves so well done!

[@agrimmsounds]

This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard

[@southparkchef5942]

did you listen to the leaked version of sappy that was recorded in sound city it sounds awesome

[@wayek]

It sounds like it belonged on the album..... fantastic job on this re-master! probably the best one! I always wondered how the solo would sound double-tracked though....

[@Snard111]

This sounds amazing.

[@lucasquintero7642]

I love this so much wow

[@alexdaniels7506]

Terrific this is, I'd love to listen to this version more often.

[@SuperDungeonBoy]

Oh! .....Hell yeah!

[@psycoCrazy1]

sounds amazing dude.

[@kylereece1979]

This song was re-recorded numerous times,but for me,the definitive Sappy is the version recorded in Smart Studios, during the Nevermind demo sessions. I remember hearing that on a bootleg CD called "Rough Tapes" in early '94, and have always always felt that it should have been included on Nevermind itself. It would sound perfect in side 2- inbetween Lounge Act and Stay Away. I like what youve done here- giving it the Nevermind snare sound. Any chance of you Neverminding up "Milk It"??

[@bethneubauer7018]

Far out!!!Love it.

[@droptheleash1992]

Wow, this sounds so much like a Nevermind track with this mix... reminds me a bit of the mixing on Drain You!

[@Seguel72]

Of all versions I've heard of Sappy, this is definitely the one I stick to. Glued to it.

[@TheTBagHour]

Honestly one of nirvana's best guitar solos in my opinion

[@sirvana4951]

Thanks for giving this classic the Butch Vig studio treatment.

[@svds_studio]

Man this is absolutely brilliant. I've tried myself a million times to mix those 24 wave tracks in a "Nevermind" way, but never get something as satisfying as this, the youtube audio encoding is a bit muddy though :( Please do more tracks!!

[@RetribuseSnake]

phenominal remix and remaster, best of this ive ever heard until it cuts out early. get in touch with Courtney if you can and see if she'll release it

[@HaohanH7BranDy]

Best solo so fucking crazy

[@YoanhRodriguez]

the chorus, for my taste, in the voice have a lot of reverb, but all the instruments sound really near to the nevermind, good job, hanks for sharing it

[@v8trax]

Awesome work! I always wondered the same thing as you. I would love to hear the entire In Utero album mixed in this manner! If you have the entire album ready for download, let me know!

[@xterthief]

Sounds better then I thought it would have. Well done!

[@djchasen1878]

Beautiful

[@sanneh2]

good job

[@Luskas.user_]

amazing guy, congratulations on the work

[@foxprinslife1517]

Wow they even doubled the chorus like butch always wanted to

[@TylerJamesLogsdon]

thank you

[@AndrewC0cain]

wow dude these are really good very refreshing please keep it up !

[@jompiy]

these remixes (is that the right word) are great. thanks for posting.

[@TheAbstractedmind]

Epic Echoes!

[@melgibsonfan9082]

For an unreleased song I've never heard so many variations and versions. I know Kurt couldn't be happy with any incarnation he made but any of them (other than the "and if you FOOL yourself" version) would've been gold.

[@JediMindG]

Heavenly

[@SalDOWN]

Instant favourite.

[@joshlinder7775]

Agreed. Amazing

[@fredthebear277]

It would be cool if you made more of these

[@ryzo58]

dude you did a fuckin awesome job and all these songs! you really should post the whole song though. definitely a worthy download

[@heathinvaderstudios]

You should Post download links to the full versions of your remixes. These are great!

[@Biozeminado]

LMAO, a version of Sappy was actually recorded during the Nevermind sessions. Hell, there are 3 versions altogether! Why this needs to exist, I'll never know, but it's still pretty cool!

[@Pinball1]

I love this.

[@Drybones195]

Send me the full version please.

[@GuitarCoverForMyself]

this track reminded kurt to much of drain you so he didnt put it on the album:) comment on the video: great work men! really liked the mix, I heard the bass never in this way. really nice bassline

[@TheLarryburns84]

The Utero mannequin in white with the water behind it actually looks quite cool.

[@guitarmaniac83]

Best song by Nirvana imo.

[@blase4408]

It was made on Nevermind, during the Smart sessions. It's the best version imo, it follows a very mellow vibe rather than the loud smells like teen spirit vibe seen everywhere else.

[@Noelunreal]

glad the smart sessions leaked a few months ago, such a great song

[@blase4408]

@@Noelunreal wait fr? Where can I find them?

[@lazrpo]

***** Actually, this was the 4th. Don't forget the version that was recorded by Jack Endino a bit before the Smart Studios session!

[@demondrug7788]

Smells like Teen Spirit in bleach Sound! Or school in Nevermind Sound! Your vids are great man! Keep up the Good Work

[@HairyHog77]

holy shit this is amazing

[@HairyHog77]

wish there wasnt a fade out though because this is easily my most favourite version of the song :(

[@BlakeBlackstone]

Thanks for this.. Interesting experiment.

[@TheChirries]

AMAZING

[@kayfox902]

sounds like it should of been on nevermind

[@Toblehrone]

Kurt originally wrote the song in 1990.

[@hellasweet]

1tobedoneX It's actually much older than that; around 1987.

[@Zappabain]

From those days I personally love the Old Age version from With the Lights Out.

[@heathinvaderstudios]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2PCoYqMm7l2qpY

[@madiserket2]

i guess you could say it should've been a son

[@jijo7592]

Great mix!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vi0letcr1me]

BEST SONG EVER!!!