Come As You Are (Nirvana) | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

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Join us along with 16 musicians from Hungary, Morocco, the USA, and more, for this global rendition of the #Nirvana classic "Come As You Are." Honoring 30 years since the release of Nirvana's album 'Nevermind,' witness the beauty and magic that's created when we unite. As the philosopher Aristotle said, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
Turn it up and embrace who you are, just as you are!
Rest in peace #KurtCobain, your memory lives on through your music.
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[@jefesmith1078]

The didgeridoo in my opinion added so much to this song. Oh my gosh, this is just so beautiful every artist just really stands on their own. Amazing.

[@strange5253]

Ridgy Didge

[@jimb3541]

I think Garth Hudson would be proud of that too.

[@mc9624]

Agree 100%

[@paulcasey5204]

Wonderfully evocative instrument when played well. It goes back years now but the lament at the service after the 1999 Swiss canyonning tragedy was incredibly moving.

[@mj0663]

The first ytime I heard this, I said to myself and anyoneelsenearby, "I never realized that this song needed a didgeridoo "

[@helanna9843]

I watch the news and I am sickened. Then I watch Playing For Change and I realize there is still hope and beauty in the world. Thanks to all of you.

[@kevinkreusling6373]

Don't watch news. Your whole body will feel better. No more poison in our brain

[@muhammadyasirali8927]

Whenever i listen to this song, it assumes newer depth and meaning. The chorus of "No, i dont have a gun" hits really hard.

[@prez67]

That Didge playing in Sydney was DEADLY AWESOME. Like the song was written for it

[@craigwaitoa5667]

gives it depth that goes through your bones, love the Didge 👌

[@Bird22]

Definitely the coolest part.

[@bakerboy273]

There just isn't enough didgeridoo in rock music these days. It really adds depth and interest. Genevieve Chadwick has an amazing voice too. Brilliant version of an already legendary song.

[@aprils6589]

The didgeridoo provided the bass line here and could be an alternative to the bass so easily in rock.

[@pedrodepaca57]

William Barton has played the didgeridoo on a few classical albums.

[@EchosLens]

​@@pedrodepaca57 -- Sounds great, which classical albums did he play on? I'd like to check it out!

[@pedrodepaca57]

@@EchosLens That I don't know, he was on a music quiz show and talked about playing with orchestras and ad Lib the didgeridoo as there's no classical music for didgeridoo.

[@thethirdchimpanzee]

Needs more didgeridoo. I have a fever! And the prescription? MORE DIDGERIDOO!!

[@virgil_tb2]

Apart from the outstanding performances, I keep coming back to these ‘Songs Around the World’ for one simple reason. During this difficult time that we all find ourselves in, they emphasise a key message. As long as there is music in the world, there is definite ‘Hope’, provided we all play for change together!

[@icatz]

And music is a language everyone understands.

[@robynmarchant3981]

💚💚🙏🙏🕊🕊So true.

[@brendaatkins2450]

Ah, this has always been one of my favorites of Nirvana❤ Thx n God bless*

[@karolinaborecka4965]

Yes, exactly

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Genevieve and Chelsea's voices harmonize so well. Just like Dave and Kurt did. Absolutely love this!

[@garymcmaster4627]

Kurt Cobain would be proud of this rendition of ‘come as you are’ -- what talent the musicians have -- wow!

[@DMSProduktions]

And NO distorted guitars on the chorus!

[@Uoduck74]

Yessss!!! ❤

[@johnshuler8688]

Oh yeah!

[@heatherk1200]

As usual, Playing For Change goes beyond my high expectations.

[@mctavish23]

Absolutely

[@sissy2296]

I don't know enough people to share this with. This gave me goose bumples. Fantastically beautiful!

[@SensiProductionzBlindDogVideos]

Public Facebook posts are what I do. It puts it out there more 😇 or email the channel and see if u can reupload ✌️✌️

[@laurencedrabyak714]

can't get enough of all PLAYING FOR CHANGE...

[@iammrspoo]

Yes, Facebook.

[@jacquelinesparks922]

m v

[@kerrieannep]

I got them goosebumps too... every single time I listen to it!

[@thurstonclevehicks]

Even though he is long dead and gone, Kurt's beautiful spirit still shines around the world.

[@doublewide420]

Im no musician but that guy with the makeup playing the long wooden thing made the whole song,hes excellent.

[@kathrynadamson1839]

It's a didgeridoo ❤❤❤

[@mikeymike758]

What a voice Citizen Cope has.

[@jeffunderwood3142]

from Memphis....Never heard of him till this.

[@manonthebike2205]

@@jeffunderwood3142 I'm sure you'll find him in at least one other PFC video - just can't remember which one. The concept is fantastic, as are pretty much all the covers they do. Cheers from NZ.

[@stevefahey558]

Citizen Cope has so many good songs. Check out Bullet and a Target, Sideways, Fame, D'artanans Theme, Sons Gonna Rise

[@krillnukem892]

word ⬆️

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

YES YES YES!!!!💝💝💝💝🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@canadiancontent352]

My God that was incredible! The Morrocan really set the tone. Not ashamed to say i was moved to tears by the beauty of this. So sad Cobain didn't get to see his reach

[@janetownley]

Well, who knows.. maybe he’s watching from somewhere else

[@cris7025]

maravilhosos ❤️❤️❤️

[@benkamal7284]

WOW, as a Moroccan guy, I love it!

[@carlosmedina5909]

I'm sure that Kurt Cobain is smiling while watch and enjoy this from heaven.

[@scottstuber5857]

Whoever mixes these songs is incredibly good at their job! Top notch.

[@christophercarter5394]

Kurt Cobain would’ve been blown away and endlessly loving all of you artists that put this together. 2 BIG thumbs waaaaay UP!!!!!

[@txhansolo22]

who else watches these videos just to see where all the musicians are located?

[@mabel2687]

Me and I think it's amazing!

[@bradessex]

Guilty

[@fragglerock5000]

I sure do… I’ve emailed a couple to say hi 👋

[@WishesofShelle]

I do! From Lehi, Utah

[@ellendolloff9127]

Like duh bro, different places,cultures,musical instruments. Is this your first time watching all the wonderfully talented peoples of the world. I am so thankful for this great group of people.

[@tombaker8642]

The epitome of "Come as you are." So many instruments, so much culture.

[@Joseywales444]

I keep watching it over and over… best rendition of this song yet.

[@BAmine-ec9gb]

One of the best Nirvana's songs ever and the cover is just stunning with all those different instruments from different cultures and parts of the world! Having Moroccan musicians participating to this piece of art made it even more enjoyable 😉

[@wesleygalvin9983]

It really is a fantastic cover! I enjoyed seeing the Moroccan and Chinese instruments playing to a modern song. And of course the Australian didgeridoo, the land where I come from.

[@chriscoles9460]

@@wesleygalvin9983 The didgeridoo is inspired - should have been on the original

[@evansnegireff5759]

☦💯✌🇺🇲 please 🙏

[@HarpinJScott]

Here come the goose bumps again! I just love Playing for Change. Change the world through music.

[@joiedevivre2005]

My favorite Nirvana song recreated in such a beautiful, profound way. Playing for Change is the most phenomenal way to share the gift of music. I think Kurt Cobain would be all about this concept.

[@Beemerboy324]

Hello from Aberdeen. And yes, Kurt would have loved it.

[@danmccaffrey2157]

Every one of us has a voice, just as every one of us has a song. Take it, make it yours, and be heard.

[@masamune..]

The real artist imo, is the sound editor who put this together. Really nice work here.

[@kathrynadamson1839]

Agreed

[@Cristiansilletti]

Simply beautiful

[@kevinbarnard641]

I love the introduction to new artists! I want more Genevieve Chadwick! I love this series, songs and compositions. As a non-musician, I am in awe of all of them.

[@energyshift1014]

THANK you SO VERY MUCH to every single artist involved 💞☺️

[@stephenrice4554]

Oh man , the sound of the oldest instruments, reaching back to the begining of life and the voices of young people at the start of theirs . 👍🇬🇧

[@trw.1205]

Music without borders 🎶

[@tpatton6773]

This IS WHY PLAYING FOR CHANGE IS SO GREATLY APPRECIATED ❤

[@SevenHills1]

Love it. Great vocals: Genevieve Chadwick, Chelsea Williams, Citizen Cope. Something very real and authentic in those voices

[@richardgleichmann7671]

This is the first time that I could actually hear all of the lyrics... (I'm serious..).. This is REALLY cool..(and very well done), as are all of the playing for change videos.. RIP Kurt Cobain .. 😔

[@manonthebike2205]

If you want another brilliant (hope you like it!) "alternative" take on covering a Nirvana song, try "Choir, Choir, Choir"'s take on Smells Like Teen Spirit. Look them up on KZbin in case you haven't heard of them. Cheers from NZ.

[@MrWaalkman]

Well, yeah, given that it was Nirvana singing it. Weird Al's take on Nirvana: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJzPhnSlj5t-rrs

[@zouhair318]

WOW.. outstanding mix, Moroccan and proud

[@normandisc7000]

Magnifique reprise. Un rayon de soleil dans ce monde de m...

[@deborahingles9392]

Absolutely gold and such a beautiful sound coming from everyone coming together....that's what its all about luv it thanks cheers Debz from Oz

[@Ilsabug1]

You guys do a great job on the songs that you cover but, you absolutely smashed this out of the park. I remember where I was the moment I heard "Smells like Teen Spirit" almost 30 years ago. I leaned over to my friend and asked "What is that?" I bought Nevermind that afternoon. It was very emotional for me to listen. Thank you from NC!

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

This was beautiful! Kurt would be proud right now. All these wonderful talented musicians from all over creating a fabulous version of this already fabulous song! 👏🏻

[@leahinparadise]

Oh my God..the musicianship is out of this world!! More rythym than your usual performance. I'll be listening over & over!!!

[@bohicagi]

I always wonder at the instrumentation and orchestration of these covers as presented by PFC. The didgeridoo was absolutely fantastic!

[@blueboy4244]

the sound people are crazy good..recording all this stuff...them mixing it so it doesn't feel 'contrived'.. as good as the musicians are.. the sound people are that too

[@steventurner8428]

The same as all play for change songs, truly amazing

[@matgood6231]

The fiddle also added some dark haunting flavour . Love the split screen and just the whole production. Great singers for this piece. I’m gonna follow them and explore . 😊

[@terywetherlow7970]

Such wonderful performances! Just found these videos.....lovely people from around the World. What we need these days. ❤🕊️

[@charlesperez9976]

A beautiful performance,by everyone,truly! Oh,just a quick comment to the women of USA,you just got one of your human rights taken away. This sickens me,there will be more. Handmaids Tale is beginning. Don’t stop fighting.❤️

[@daslous89]

Doesn't get any better with whatever song they are playing. This is the best collaborating group ever!! Cause it's a world uniting as one!! Spread the love, always!!

[@patrickhinh]

I watched this at least 100 times

[@inesmo1420]

Es ist 22;40 in Deutschland und ich höre meinen geilsten Song und den noch von einer mir unbekannten Sängerin . Einfach super klasse

[@user-wg5on2nx5y]

sehr geil gemacht da hast du recht

[@lacoco268]

I love this cover so much, it's better than the original. What voices, and Genevieve Chadwick, brilliant...❤❤❤

[@Aussie-Jay]

Awsomme! William Barton on the didgeridoo just wow!

[@jojoNintendo]

Long Life for musicians Playing For change

[@monowarabegum2954]

The beauty and magic of music, songs connecting the world 🌎 🙏❤

[@sunshinecstgrl107]

Wow just WOW!

[@Bird22]

This is my latest favorite music video. Gives me a good feeling every time I watch it.

[@CC-vw1cs]

Ageless...beautiful universal rendition

[@zachariahspop7512]

This is absolutely an AMAZING version of this song. I found it a while back and I go back from time to time and listen. I does exactly what music was designed to do.

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 hello from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 very good video sharing

[@graphicallydeb9897]

I live in Aberdeen :) Kurt and his family are part of our culture. I have kayaked past the banks of the muddy Wishkah. This was a spectacular find that I shared with our community this morning. Thank you 🙏. Such a smile maker! And Thanx Robin Moxey, for playing under the bridge :)

[@manonthebike2205]

Only just found this about an hour ago - been repeating it ever since. Pretty much anything PFC put their talents to is great. This one is off the scale. What A great concept PFC is, love the world tours via music and the musicians. Cheers from NZ.

[@ellendolloff9127]

Just what I needed to make my day...thank you

[@crisanradu3971]

wow man, you got me aware instantly! what a feeling...big love!

[@stephenrice4554]

Nicely done , the dijerydoo,among the oldest of instruments really added a feeling of depth . Good video 👍🇬🇧

[@vincentmichaelleguesse6021]

Fantastic rendition, sending positive eergy to all the planet and beyond.

[@stephanie6897]

Woah 😍

[@andreysurand8316]

Cool Cool Cool

[@lorieanna599]

Fabulous! “No I don’t have a gun”. Gave me chills.

[@thejonegcle7759]

wish NO ONE had a gun

[@Thatonemexican001]

…..🤪

[@paulslajchert937]

This is awesome. The world needs more of this

[@graemeandrews4880]

WOW this is amazing wot a cover track cant stop playing it as loud as I can

[@sallygomez8799]

Awesome singers and musicians! Kurt would be proud.💖

[@aldersilva7743]

Excelente. Forte abraço direto de Campinas-SP - Brasil.

[@12345vickers]

Awesome. Great to see this rock song played on so many different worldwide instruments. 👍

[@icedbass]

I love to see than this sort of video exists again, sharing music around the world is the best message of peace and joy. Salut de France

[@stanhernandez6802]

OMG…..such a powerful song presented powerfully! Reminds me of what a geologist at CMU once told me…..Playing for Change shrinks the world, showing we all can speak one language as one voice, if we really put our hearts and minds and determination into it. Beautiful rendition.

[@treblenote2]

THANK YOU!!! once again.. PFC for bringing to the internet the WORLD language of MUSIC !!!!!

[@Hrishi1970]

Mindblowing

[@sgt.politeness1677]

You guys are keeping the 90s alive for newer generation because I am very familiar with 90s music but I got aware of some new 70s and 60s bands and I am so happy to have discovered them....Once you get into Nirvana and PJ you might discover talented bands that couldn't get the fame but are really good

[@lorenzorenna]

I absolutely Love Love Love this cover!! And Citizen Cope your Amazing Dude the Voice come out of your Soul. All Bast to all the singers on this wonderful cover!! Peace ✌️

[@guidodiman]

This is a mesmerizing Cobain piece, beautifully arranged, played and sang. I listen to it often. Playing For Change in an amazing project.

[@user-qh9kp2qg2n]

On loop for sure❤😊

[@PlayingForChange]

Check out more Songs Around The World in our website! www.playingforchange.com/shows/songs-around-the-world

[@skyisthelimit7314]

Erst Gänsehaut- dann Tränen- Danke Kurt Cobain und allen Musikern!! Bin sehr bewegt !

[@narelle4868]

Cool to hear, see and discover Genevieve Chadwick from Sydney, my home town. Wow! and William Barton on didge!!!

[@thejonegcle7759]

love the didge

[@manonthebike2205]

From across the ditch in NZ I've always loved the didge from when I was under 5 - a while back now. PFC has Sam (also from your home town) featured (well

[@manonthebike2205]

My error - Norm, not Sam. See him briefly In their 2 versions of Get Up, Stand Up, probably cumulative time shown of 1sec, not 10.

[@linmelin3328]

Thank you all for sharing this beautiful sounds!

[@matsonhill3646]

So amazing. Every aspect. Somehow that didgeridoo touches the soul

[@kleberSCR]

Perfect

[@HoneyHavana]

Really appreciate seeing women in playing for change videos

[@kevinkreusling6373]

Lov it. But the kids with Jack is kool

[@kevinkreusling6373]

Yes. So great

[@rollin8248]

Super NICE, super COOL....Nice job everyone!

[@hodaka1000]

State of the art 💥

[@PlayingForChange]

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[@jeffbrehove2614]

Ooooh Genevieve Chadwick. I saw her cover of Days like this. Instant fan

[@geraldineroach3211]

Playing for change - always worth listening to

[@brigittegriffon4399]

Beautiful ! Thank you !

[@samirouallam6247]

This interpretation has a soul 🎉 thanks to the artists and people behind the outstanding job of mixing and mastering of course without forgetting those who were filming Thank for the 4 minutes of pure joy.

[@haroldbrown6630]

Fabulous all around. Incredible vocals. Thank you!

[@Ihbaworldsax]

Made my morning..!!!!

[@living.love.guidance]

Another wonderful collaboration thanks to PFC. One Love

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Faith your profile photo really got me attracted to you. Smiling face 👋💞

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[@andrewgarcia5110]

Out of this world

[@user-bp5eq7yi7h]

Good live💃👏👏👍 Delta.. 🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@NowBeFree]

Wonderful! Wonderful! You all are such uplifters! I cannot thank you enough for all that Playing for Change does for the world and for the world's children.

[@salfaous]

Big up playing for change big Moroccan artist 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 waiting my turn to signing some reggae music !! One love mush respect ✊🏾

[@ronkirk5099]

I've traveled a lot of the world over my lifetime, but watching these fine videos still makes me feel a little less provincial.

[@muxux4]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Genius. Thank you all!