Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - Live Orchestra & Choir Version

[@JimKindredIBC]

It is incredible to watch my 16 year old granddaughter have the poise and confidence to stand in front of 140+ seasoned professionals and belt this out. #proudgrandfather

[@chadwi12]

As a huge fan of cobain, I normally am not a fan of anyone doing renditions of any his songs!!!! Mainly because they always fail greatly in comparison!!!! I feel like his songs usually should just be left alone!!!! And not because I want it to be this way!!! I always listen when I see a cover, hoping to get surprised! But in the end I always come away disappointed.. Renditions of his songs are just not flattering to the him the artist, In my opinion, mainly because they never seem to add anything to it!!!! All of that said, That is not the case here!!!! Ur granddaughter was magnificent, and u should be very very proud!!! She has a mystique about her!!! Her voice is literally enchanting, which makes her a perfect combo for this song!!! I also would have thought that annunciating all the words perfectly, would have taken away from the song, but again, not here!!!! Because her voice itself leaves you sort of spell bound, understanding the words is just an added plus!!! I found myself wanting to know the words for the first time!!!! She has honestly done something amazing here!!!! At least in my eyes!!! When nirvana was inducted to the rockin roll hall of fame, they had Joan Jett (a legend) get up with the surviving members of nirvana and sing this exact song!!!! They would have been much better off getting your grand daughter!!!! Her rendition blows the doors off of Jett's attempt!!! I think that's all the praise one needs to here!!!!

[@JimKindredIBC]

chad wiggins Wow... Thank you Chad for your candid review. I too feel the same way about classic songs and I am usually disappointed by re-makes. While I am obviously biased about McKenna's performance, watching her grow and develop as an artist has been nothing short of amazing.

[@davideberting]

Congrats. She did great. I'd love to hear the back story on this and how it all came together. The making of... It would be a fascinating watch/hear.

[@rejmons1]

My sincerest congratulations! She has a voice like an angel and she has a truly angelic, delicate beauty. You have something to be proud of!

[@JuliaQingReaves]

She is incredibly talented! NYC fans!!!

[@marks2731]

This is how to introduce classical instruments to modern kids, as this is very good.

[@adamleddy9894]

Mark S well first you have to explain Grunge... and Cobain and what that meant to us old folks

[@lancesvensson1703]

Haha Well boy you still have to go through another 2 generatios to get to modern pop

[@AnotherLife_732]

Most modern kids don't listen to Nirvana anymore

[@omideex]

Well first of all grunge is dead. We have to bring it back to life again

[@AnotherLife_732]

@@omideex Your job is to be the God of the new world, not bring stuff back to life!

[@mjfindlay1968]

Love her voice. So nice to hear a lower range voice. Sounds awesome.

[@OnePieceWonPeace]

Lol, I actually think they should have had a gal at the higher registers.

[@bipbong2906]

OnePieceWonPeace nah

[@matthewalford2762]

When placed into an orchestra you realize that Nirvana and Kurt were musical masters. SLTS fits gorgeously into to orchestra platform. It just works. You know where else Nirvana works..... Folk music.

[@gabrielvasconez66]

Matthew Alford That’s true

[@04nbod]

Nirvana works with everything because Kurt worked hard to create simple melodies. He never wanted anything complicated, he wanted to write music like The Beatles

[@inutero10]

Thats the sign of an inherently gifted songwriter. It works on any platform.

[@OriginalCandy]

pfff even nirvana played and joked on the fact song is a sped up down tuned version of Bostons 'what a feeling'

[@tubular618]

@@OriginalCandy Sounds more like Boston's "Peace of Mind" to me. At least similar chords.

[@agostocobain2729]

When you hear covers like this, you can really hear the genius of this song

[@SIUDESIGN]

Exactly!

[@John-ye2pm]

You wouldn’t be able to do this with most rap “music”

[@agostocobain2729]

@@John-ye2pm no you definitely can't

[@domfuc8547]

@@John-ye2pmok boomer

[@OdinOfficialEmcee]

Literal chills. Didn't know this song would work so well with this arrangment

[@79eyre]

So touching...Kurt would be so proud...his music lives still in so many ways in the hearts of millions of his fans worldwide

[@TS4L03]

I just imagine a dark stage with this opening, then Kurt, Krist, and Dave going hard!!

[@hydepig3185]

I see it, how fuck that's briliant

[@ishanafondekar6334]

You know the song is good when it sounds good with all sorts of instruments. It shows that grunge rock is incredibly versatile when done right. Kurt Cobain was a genius and nothing less to have created this

[@papasmurf65656]

Such a beautiful rendition of this song. A true masterpiece.

[@austinsmith562]

This video is severely underrated. Thumbs up.

[@68dharmabum]

I have always considered this one of the greatest songs ever written. Not because of the lyrics but in spite of them. Not because of it's musical beauty but in spite of musical beauty itself. It has always felt real. Resonating. Not some artists attempt to capture a period but rather a period in time capturing an artist. I suppose when one experiences great suffering one can express it better than others. The orchestre version lets us realize that this is classic. Thank you Kurt Cobain!

[@roseblack6342]

The lyrics are really good though

[@camvick407]

Dude!

[@troyarmstrong434]

"one's that experience great suffering can express it better than other's."

[@scottthomas8376]

Damn well said!

[@ha1ze_d1scover49]

I EASILY AGREE WITH THAT SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT IS AMAZING!!! Thanks Kurt

[@rontroy3843]

No matter how many times I hear her sing, it affects me in a wonderful way. Her beautiful voice combined with great arrangements and musicians. She is very special!

[@luismanuel2612]

her voice & interpretation are absolutely amazing ...

[@spudhead169]

WOWOWOWOW!!! "And all I know are dirty words".... The ONLY cover version I have ever heard that get the lyrics RIGHT!

[@YosefTesfaye10]

This song can be played in any type of music genre and it’s still sounds great that tells you how good the sound is behind smells like teen spirit, and this is a wonderful piece

[@timfronimos459]

If there was an entire concert of this music I would buy it. Thank you for posting.

[@bealzy]

They have an album 😉

[@ahsenkhan5386]

@@bealzy but not on cd how disappointing !!!

[@SOuLik]

1:35 chills! ... 2:56 Fell in love with the music

[@CinematicPop]

Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit Cover. Featuring 16yr old McKenna Breinholt.

[@davideberting]

I want to see the making of!

[@jiwogjiwogkumprungz6296]

good voice and beautiful vovalis to the orchestra blaring the sky I am an Indonesian dreaming to be a vocalist like this

[@ChristopherKemsley]

Holy cow she's 16? She has an absolutely amazing voice! I thought she was 22 studying music in college or something!

[@enlightenedapple]

Wow, young and talent and beautiful.

[@yeeeeee8497]

NO KURT'S VOICE - NO SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

[@dissident42069]

The girl singing is amazing. I bet she was a baby when Nirvana came out with Teen Spirit. Beautiful rendition. I've been listening to popular songs played by orchestras all morning.

[@ShadowSouledJD]

She was born about 9 years later 😂

[@jamesrasmussen9281]

The pizzicato in this totally reminds me of the Halo 2 soundtrack. That's a good thing! And McKenna's voice is lovely. Very much enjoyed!

[@dansilva1231]

What a brilliant arrangement.

[@JenkyBoom]

that voice is so damn clear. very crisp. she's great.

[@stevenhochman1]

So freakin beautiful

[@DieParaquats1971]

How does this not have more views? It's awesome

[@jiwogjiwogkumprungz6296]

good voice and beautiful vocalis to the orchestra blaring the sky

[@kataraofthesouthernwatertr7090]

Smells like teen spirit is such a beautiful piece that it actually sounds amazing in diffrent styles. Love this orchestra.

[@DD-vt2oh]

I can listen different versions of this song all day.

[@BoOmBaMan]

beautiful epic sound. body full of goosebumps. Cobain would be proud of his crafts evolution

[@TMLCentral]

+thizzface he would definitely be proud of this. what an amazing cover.

[@SpyroNL]

thizzface this is absolutely amazing, but Cobain wasn't even proud of becoming a popular, let alone his songs becoming hits, so i doubt him being proud of this song....

[@heygema]

imo, he will tolerates this one, I guess coz he was really into fine arts. and he just don't like pop culture, and how the mainstream ruins his idealism, and betraying himself by becoming the object of fame, that leads to glamour life and high consumption of things.

[@CrystalBoto]

That woman has the most beautiful voice! I have goosebumps! Great job everyone and I love this cover!

[@nategriffin1895]

To hear a song from my teenage years done so beautifully makes my heart skip a beat.. Should definitely do more Nirvana tunes!!!

[@epasato]

Pitch perfect arrangement. Absolutely amazing to see a bunch of Gen Xers crushing this. That conductor is living his best life.

[@conniemarie8702]

The lead singer is awesome but the choir & the entire band is amazing! This whole thing is golden!!!!!!

[@FallenAngel-yb6dy]

Beautiful interpretation of this Nirvana classic.The symphonic gave more depth to the melody.

[@matthewalford2762]

This could so be a James Bond opening song....

[@125joshb]

Yes!!

[@ernestb.3523]

oh yes !

[@Cahin-ic1ej]

Matthew Alford No

[@smoothtriston6203]

Fuck james bond.

[@deviloftheskies]

No It wont fit...

[@nyla-amarasmit8117]

Just saw hallelujah from this choir and mckenna So good this!!

[@ThomasPGrimm]

Ohh oh oh my!! Why is this not more popular!! You guys are absolutely mind blowing!

[@smartunboxingsetutoriais143]

Awesome! They girl's Voice is amazing! loved It!

[@brokentombot]

Now I know it's "hello, hello, how low". Always thought it was just a funny accented "hello" at the end.

[@bojanbrumen8771]

amazing music voice and performance... Im impresed...

[@clea_cj]

When the chorus kicked in I got instant chills. Amazing

[@andrewwiq3172]

One of few excellent covers that are just as emotionally done as the original, perfect.

[@misterroboto9999]

This is my favorite cover of anything ever.

[@garyolson3315]

Incredible. Timeless. I hope young people watch this incredible young lady. Oh yeah, she's now an American Idol contestant with an incredible story and legacy.

[@MorleyQ]

This is....this is just wonderful. The art of the orchestra is severely underrated these days.

[@TariqKhan-xt5qs]

I don't think I have ever seen such raw talent in my life.

[@henryallan9167]

Just love this. There was always something about this song/music that defies dissection, this arrangement and performance by the singer (such a talent), singers and orchestra adds another element to the resonance of this soul deep lament. Thank you

[@specializedmusictrainingsm9274]

This is unbelievable, Cobain's song-writing shining through

[@scribblesthejuggalodenver3009]

The most beautiful song I have heard in 23 years it's making me cry in a good way I'm going through withdrawal it's perfect! Kurt would have loved it! Thank you

[@mango-iw6mj]

her voice. I`m in love...

[@brookebunker2310]

Bravo!!!!!! Love this. Wish I could hear it live! Can't wait to hear all 10!!! I'd like to hear more choir volume

[@davideberting]

Agreed. I want live!

[@michaelstibbe5640]

I was looking for the version used in Kurts documentary and stumbled upon this. Absolutely amazing! Brilliant!

[@37marathon]

So beautiful. I can't stop watching.

[@corentinmorleghem4405]

McKenna Breinholt : Just ... Wow ! Arrangement is amazing too...

[@ToryAnderson]

The sound is amazing with all its layers, but what really makes it outstanding to me is the skilled video work. I love seeing, as well as hearing, all the parts of the music.

[@HunGerMovies]

wow.. the instrumentals and the chorus are amazing

[@cogadhturtar8408]

all those instruments and still the voice is the most powerful tool

[@louisjamin7195]

It has a microphone.

[@CareyOjall]

The single best thing that I've heard all year... This was mind blowing guys

[@CinematicPop]

+Carey Ojall Thanks!

[@mitchbart9613]

Beautiful voice. Keep up the fantastic singing.

[@random_things_4_u]

I like how she sings humbly and not trying to stand out.

[@martyhansen912]

Love this arrangement. Love McKenna's style and voice. Super job

[@mevitorino]

This is brilliant!!! Gave me goosebumps!!! Fantastic Job!!

[@kristikosmond9342]

Love this arrangement AND voice!

[@martinpineault]

Great voice

[@unprepaired-gamer]

That had such a nice take to it. They did an amazing Job. Plus you can understand what's being said. Hats off!!!!

[@dennissmyser1145]

McKenna has a beautiful voice the the orchestra is amazing!

[@hannahjanda5652]

this is so beautifully arranged and very reminiscent of the soundtrack in montage of heck. seriously brilliant cover

[@jog7971]

Goosebumps from the first second till the end!

[@EmilySmith-by2cc]

Very cool! I especially like the climax of the chorus.

[@janevanbelleghem3994]

started crying, this is my new favorite song, god, shivers

[@scythe08]

Wow that was simply amazing and I am in love with her singing!

[@braydinsisco7856]

My niece is in a before school orchestra program and they play nothing but rock music. Sometimes I play guitar, bass or drums for them. They’re adorable, this reminds me of them but far more sophisticated

[@itsjadeturner]

Amazing cover with incredible strength, had me full of goosebumps. From one musician to another, wow!

[@ananyma676]

Oh my God, this power of an orchestra and choir is soooo incredible. I've listened to this for three times and can't get enough. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nylon_riot]

Beautiful and haunting. I love it.

[@parabhai]

Loving the choir in the background. Just beautiful music

[@TheRealJohnSouth]

01:18 - PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR THE FIRST WAVE OF GOOSE-FREAKING-BUMPS ---- GUARANTEED. 02:40 - SECOND WAVE Good job for giving me Goosebumps!🙌🙌🙌

[@dcxrtcvain4209]

TRUE, even tho I'm already goosebumps on 0:34 😂

[@enlightenedapple]

Crying real tears. Thank you.

[@MrGrownman455]

Man as a fan of Nirvana I LOVE THIS!!!

[@proripp]

Brings home how much I miss him !

[@8vedder3]

absolutely gorgeous. Kurt would be proud.

[@rigdigwus]

8vedder3 you don’t know that you fuckhead

[@ivansnegireff8483]

😳misc tome love 😍drunking lis love misc

[@noonesperfect]

Smells Like Teen Spirit and Bohemian Rhapsody are truly gem of songs........... beautiful performance

[@leonarduskrisna4588]

She 16 Years Old? Amazing...

[@alsonotcat5505]

Potato Husband I know I thought she was like 22... I have not idea where I got that from

[@CHUCKYLOSTIT]

this was actually pretty amazing there rendition of this piece of music

[@jenniferthomas]

Um, this was pretty amazing. And probably the first time I understood the lyrics lol

[@CinematicPop]

Jennifer Thomas Thanks you so much. That means a lot coming from such a talented musician!

[@gbgbgbw1]

how can you not hear the lyrics from actual Kurt11

[@Ana_Ng]

+hi friend hard to hear what someone's saying when their mouth is full of lead

[@gbgbgbw1]

kurt didnt commit suicide

[@callumjones1068]

she did get some of the lyrics wrong though, or at least they aren't what they were in the original.

[@cryyss2709]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Superb.Ingenios,formidabil. O super abordare a acestei piese nemuritoare. 💗💌😘 Felicitări tuturor!!!!

[@jenniferutas5198]

I love this. And the first time I understood the vocals. ❤️

[@peterstangl8295]

the part right after the second chorus is the best thing i've ever heard

[@kateandphoebe]

Agreed on that!! And what are the words that they're singing on that choral climax? I love that part, but I just can't quite make out what they're saying.

[@saaasq]

goosebumps mode on

[@lex_dis8707]

OOh and credits to the lighting an videographer of this video. The quality is on point!

[@aGIMME1]

This is kind of errie, but at the same time just AMAZING-God sent....?? Come to Los Angeles please...soon...xx 6/25/2016

[@CinematicPop]

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[@CinematicPop]

and thank you soooo much for your support and enthusiasm.

[@allisonschm]

The performances play beautifully with dynamics and dissonance! I would love to hear such a rendition of I found God by The Fray or Mad World.

[@DoubleBread]

Oh my God! It's so nice!

[@VixenRouge]

This is SO GOOD! Literally screaming. Couldn't help but sing along! What an amazing take!

[@amandarodrigues1431]

perfeição de arranjo!! acabei de encontrar o melhor cover dessa música!! estava procurando a muito tempo

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO AWESOME......much love....Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO [the band]....

[@Blueshot111]

Here we are, now entertain us. Well done.

[@nyriekathrynhadnot2015]

Kurt would have been so proud of this version. So Beautiful.

[@wuzy_wav]

This is great! This deserves like 5 million views!!!

[@CinematicPop]

Thanks so much Wujeh Evan Kim . Help us spread the word and let's get there!

[@diabeticguy]

Wow, just wow