Recording Nirvana: Something In The Way. (Recording Studio)

www.MixMyMusic.net - Curious how they did it? Butch Vig deconstructs Nirvana's song "Something In The Way". Awesome video of him behind the console in the studio soloing out sections of the song and talking about how they made the record. This is probably my favorite clip yet. Again, tip of the hat to "Classic Albums".
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[@davidbenally9028]

This man's seen legends come and go

[@craigusselman546]

I wonder who Butch enjoyed working with more Kurt or William Patrick hmmmm.

[@cohenhowes7912]

Or billy corgan.

[@voodoochile8491]

@@cohenhowes7912 Has anybody enjoyed working with Billy Corgan? Haha

[@jasonsunu4983]

He’s a legend himself

[@tvojamater3130]

Hes a legend himself too

[@luke_duke01]

The cello gives a special touch to this song.. I love it

[@simong567]

gives me chills

[@annesolo3357]

@@simong567 me too

[@futurecultleader3060]

It's the reason I'm at this video, I NEEDED to know what that instru was.

[@slombo]

something in the way mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@insightculture]

100% I don’t know what it is about it but it’s just perfect

[@Awakendt]

this song kills me everytime

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hi

[@jordan45453]

So sad he died man. So much talent.

[@rogermazuca4582]

Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Scott Weiland, Wayne Static, Chester Bennington all wonderful voices gone too soon. 😓😓

[@NoName-fo7mz]

He was actually extremely overrated so nope

[@jordan45453]

@@NoName-fo7mz an exhausting life to go out of your way to troll threads of things you don't like to tell people you don't like it. Why not discuss the things you do like? Lol

[@jimgraf1167]

@@rogermazuca4582 what about Shannon hoon?

[@barnaclefelching4079]

He was in pain, he had money but no cure, that pain must have been such a constant and so debilitating that the only thing he could do was self medicate, with guns. Which is sad, because he was a better artist when he was alive

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

You can really hear that somber tone and see the sadness right there at the end. You can tell Kurt meant a lot to him. And not just someone who helped make him even more famous, or made him more money. There is a sadness there, because a friend is no longer there. Maybe it's just me, but he almost looks like he is trying not to cry at the end. And I can't really blame him. I feel as much sadness for Butch as I do Krist & Dave. Kurt had a beautiful and tortured soul. I hope wherever he, and Layne S. ended up, they can make their beautiful music and be happy.

[@brandonlawson4527]

HvyMetal4Ever I think that Kurt means a lot to all of us, always will do

[@aarongibson585]

Butch is still very much in the family. He has worked with Dave on some foo fighters albums as well

[@elmoblatch9787]

Kurt meant a lot to Butch, but not enough to ever question the drug use. That goes for many of the artists that Butch Vig worked with.

[@TheNeverists]

@@elmoblatch9787 you can't help someone until they want to stop, you don't know what was said or not said, also, all you will get when you confront someone in active addiction is denial and anger. also you don't know how much he knew at the time about his drug use.

[@rage.against.the.regime1913]

Yeah, I mean he was THERE while all of this was happening. Recording what, in hindsight, would be his career's staple record. I'd say he really wishes Kurt was hear to see how successful things turned out, Frances grown, and Courtney dead in a trailor park. Rip KDC. Fuck you Courtney, and your heart shaped herpes box.

[@Jojos25]

the cello got me goosebumps... i love how butch breathes at the end. listening to this song is an spiritual activity, even more than any other nirvana song.

[@cadocadomusic]

True… same. I’m watching 10 years after your comment

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

Only about 50% of people can get goosebumps from music. It's a genetic mutation.

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

“The track is a little outta tune, but that gives it kinda the eeriness... or helps with it... gives it a lot of character.” Rest In Peace, Kurt. Edit: Guys, I think the point I was trying to make was that Kurt himself, like most musicians who are brilliant but tortured, was a little "out of tune" but that is what made his music so special. Chill out and just enjoy the art...

[@jackdawson1135]

Ugh… is that all?

[@frank9367]

@@jackdawson1135 what a pointless comment

[@jackdawson1135]

@@frank9367 I’m referencing his profile picture.

[@MrSPIDEY21]

Doesn’t sound outta tune to me

[@KyleFES]

Tune relative to what exactly

[@TheDelzShow]

wish he played more of the track with section's muted in the video, was so awesome when you heard the high harmony's ,chello,etc. Love this song

[@monsieurcandie8894]

the cello gave a really good touch to the track, makes it very like.. i dont know..

[@henrikhyrup3995]

I think the word you're looking for is 'gloomy'. To me, this is one of the gloomiest songs ever made.

[@guguigugu]

the best thing about listening on good headphones or expensive stereo is that you can hear all of it properly in the song, no need to separate it out. you focus on the song and suddenly all these layers open up, showing you the same things that are shown in this video. i can understand why people spend thousands on dollars on good HIFI.

[@MARS-fz7jy]

If you want cello in nirvana like music i suggest listening to hole. Kurt helped write some of the songs

[@julianpottermusic]

@@MARS-fz7jy Ew Courtney

[@kingofdeath5600]

The Cello in this song sounds so good.

[@Wiizardii]

Something In The Way felt like a taste, a glimpse of the ultimate future of Nirvana after In Utero. I'm talking about the whole accoustic thing they were gunna do with their next album, I mean the way Butch is explaining how Kurt told them to be more quiet, how Chris and Dave had difficult time because they hit so hard, etc etc just makes me think about the Unplugged gig they did and how that would/did effect the band in a very drastic way. The ironic thing is that this song was in Nevermind, the hard hittin album that would shift rock music back into mainstream, and that it was the LAST track (not including endless nameless of course).

[@rokaanalzeer]

Wiizardii it was basically the sneak peak for in utero

[@dmvconartists6657]

I agree to some extent but how did the unplugged show effect the band? It affected the meat puppets more than anything

[@thegolfdude]

The band was done. Kurt was interested in moving on and doubt they would have done another record together right away.

[@KingRiverVlogs]

@@rokaanalzeer fact: when I was about 6 or 7 I thought it was on In Utero

[@Adam-ro8vj]

@Ghost Heart i like that song though so who are you to decide ?

[@RicTown07]

The way Kurt and Dave harmonize is just amazing!

[@Sn00chieb00chies]

It’s magical All the harmonies they did on Nevermind are some of my favorite parts

[@kevincosgrove948]

Actually its Dave who is harmonizing TO Kurt’s melody

[@bonto42]

i love this guy, he's so sincere and pristine in his professional manner.

[@CristianKirk]

Goosebumps.

[@Junior128100]

Felt it too.

[@XxItsameMario12xX]

"OK stop, stop, stop." *music stops*

[@FOxXyYgRaMpA]

Mario Orta depends on the board but he either muted all or paused :p

[@thementos15]

1234 is this a daft punk reference?

[@trollfootage839]

@1234 random acces memories

[@galleryofrogues]

*Jazz music stops*

[@krisfrederick5001]

Waiting for someone to fart

[@deja0entendu]

Crazy how long ago they were working on the Batman soundtrack

[@TheSpeedMason]

You win the comment section.

[@traviscoates6878]

Kurt is rolling in his grave

[@deja0entendu]

@@traviscoates6878 in excitement, I bet. Cobain must have been really inspired by the Pattinson casting.

[@traviscoates6878]

@@deja0entendu Kurt would hate the fact that his music was in a Batman movie

[@deja0entendu]

@@traviscoates6878 then why write a song for the Batman movie?

[@NoTengoIdeaGuey]

You aren't a real Nirvana fan unless you've dozed off listening to this song only to be startled awake by the nightmare of a hidden track that starts 11 minutes later.

[@OrlandoCaba]

LOL!! So fucking true. I will never forget waking up to Endless Nameless

[@justinwaddle5286]

You we're a truer Nirvana fan if you didn't get startled by the hidden track... That would be because you were listening to it on cassette 😂

[@nicolasriveros943]

Bro the first Time i discover es Endless Nameless, i way Lay on my bed with a Discman, with Nevermind on. It was one of my "confort disc" when i was a kid. I fell asleep during Lounge Act. Then in the middle of the sleep i suddently woke up in terror from all the screaming from a Song i never heard before lol

[@NoTengoIdeaGuey]

@@nicolasriveros943 yup, literally the same exact thing happened to me when I was like 13. Nirvana was wrong for putting those two songs one after the other like that. Lmao

[@ses1979]

🙌

[@erinoboe91]

Haunting stuff.

[@RainMan34]

I'd love to have Butch Vig as a teacher. He seems like a guy who knows a ton, has tremendous ability and just loves music. These vids are great for aspiring producers

[@mr2_mike]

Although I never enjoyed his band, Garbage.

[@luiscypher1307]

No song has ever captured such despair & melancholy imo its a funeral song of the soul to me.

[@calstevelee]

Butch produced NeverMind, Gish, and Siamese Dream? Genius.

[@rage.against.the.regime1913]

Siamese Dream is another masterpiece by Butch. Though I'm not a Corgan fan.

[@thatsamazin-]

Without Corgan, Siamese Dream would’ve been an instrumental drum album. He played all instruments except for drums. And you give this guy all the credit for that masterpiece? Are you higher than a Georgia pine right now? 😂

[@strobelightgaming1559]

Oh boo hoo I heard billy corgan was mean in the studio! Who gives a SHIT, it resulted in amazing music whatever controlling issues he had is irrelevant to the artwork

[@googleislame]

And he was the drummer for Garbage.

[@themountainradio]

@@strobelightgaming1559 this. Who gives a fuck what people on KZbin think of legends like Corgan lol

[@RemusGT]

Anyone else had some tears in his eyes?

[@namwarmaster6918]

RemusGryffindorLP what?

[@curfimo9793]

Nope, just feel empty.

[@trowi]

What a nice song. I feel like this would be a dope Batman track in the future.

[@stuv1996]

Ha! Maybe one day

[@angelgonzalez6678]

Your not slick 😂

[@BackBeater]

Ewww not these comments already

[@muertez666]

@@BackBeater Fr

[@blackeer6614]

get the fuck out of here with this batman shit

[@jerrysnub]

I love these song breakdowns, isolating certain elements. Really allows for a deeper understanding of the art.

[@Lovicide]

No wonder Matt Reeves loves this song. He clearly helped work on it

[@marvellbgry]

🤣

[@madden7732]

What in the actual fuck

[@sadistikalchemist]

I swear I almost thought the same thing too XD

[@marvellbgry]

@@sadistikalchemist lol

[@JON_HER]

He also looks like commissioner Gordon😅

[@pathetik6407]

"I think is in his nature to hit hard" Oh yeah, we know Dave.

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

pathetik yup that’s Dave

[@dakotak.willsonofficial6777]

Favorite Nirvana song, I actually like that “quiet singing technique” as I’ll call it, you can get a lot of emotion in a song like that. I try to use it but am limited by almost non existent recording tech XD Love the Cello, love his voice, love the song, first song I learned to play, it’s simple, but it just really makes you feel.

[@Truth5eeker33]

Quiet singing technique. I’m gonna do this. Great idea.

[@oopsydaizi3s824]

It’s called talking

[@mr.nazareth4501]

Another good example of this kind of quiet singing is the Microphones

[@MichaelDarlingCo]

I thought I heard this before, but I never heard this until I saw it in the Batman. And now I can't stop thinking about it.

[@N617A]

You can hear that nice tape hiss :D

[@hippa2dahoppa2]

this guy pretty much worked on every single hit album that was out around this time. i remember looking through the booklets of every cd i had and it had his name on it

[@Widge4life]

Such a beautiful song…when Butch just sits there after the song is over…so sad.

[@brandonlawson4527]

I miss you Kurt dude so much! One day we all wish be together again to appreciate you even more. My heart still hurts considering its been 23 years since you left us 😭💔❤️

[@FlesHBoX]

Far and away my favorite track from Nirvana. I bought he album because of Teen Spirit of course, then found this jewel at the end and fell in love.

[@juaaaaaaaaaaaa]

This popped outta nowhere 13 years later. Thanks Batman 🤣🔥🔥

[@Rouxghost]

This guy knows his shit , Butch Vig is an incredible producer and musician

[@danbowmen4180]

wow this is awesome. one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@Easterly888]

In 1998 I was living with my dad in Redmond. He was an architect and was going to Aberdeen on a project for the day. I was 15 and a big Nirvana fan, so I went along with him to see Cobain's hometown. There wasn't much going on and my dad was working all day, so I checked out the map and the only river in town was nearby. I figured I might find the bridge and check it out, so I walked up the river and found it within a mile or so. It was an interesting thing to see lit candles and a kind of makeshift, rugged shrine under the bridge, with a couple flowers and things. Really was touching for me at the time. RIP.

[@nzyuo7515]

You have to read about islam and go and listen to ahmed deedat and zakir naik and yousef astes

[@mertbalbal4624]

this song is perfect, great for people like me who kind of feel sad most of the time

[@esotericjihad.9867]

mert balbal so true!

[@oscar8234]

R u Batman?

[@esotericjihad.9867]

@@oscar8234 yeah he's literally us.

[@tylerbrowne9267]

All just edgy kids with hormones all over 🙄

[@esotericjihad.9867]

@@tylerbrowne9267 as an edgy kid with hormones, I am offended.

[@vincentizghra6144]

My favorite Nirvana song.

[@pedrosalome995]

So deep. ..

[@Proxz]

In my feed after watching the batman, wild.

[@rebecam.8397]

Butch is awesome

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

LOVE that song..

[@KendrickLacannabis]

Imagine sitting there like Butch in that room with Kurt or whoever else, while he recorded that incredibly moving song, that is still hard even for me to listen too.... Like holy shit, that is literally one of the greatest historical music moments like ever...

[@KendrickLacannabis]

@Reflex It's like hard to wrap my mind around... Haha! Like what are the chances?? And how ON EARTH? Did I magically get born into the same State and COUNTY (Redmond/Overlake, Area Born)... Ahhh it's bliss. Such a fan :)

[@Kalanioccc]

absolute masterpiece. love these breakdowns.

[@thehorrendousspacekablooie179]

This will always be one of my favorite songs.

[@TylerGibsonMusic]

This is my all-time favorite song from Nirvana. I love this softer style. I wish so bad that I could have seen what could have been...

[@TerryOffDairy]

This song affects you. When it’s finished playing, you don’t feel like the same person you were

[@kimmirossi46]

This man is a LEGEND! THANK YOU FOR NEVERMIND!

[@jessymode]

ive watched this well over 10x im a huge fan nirvana brings me back to when i was 17 and now to see how it was all made is amazing thank you so much this music never has or will stop giving me chills

[@brendanclake]

You can feel the passion for music that this man exudes, beautiful.

[@SkywalkerSamadhi]

Dude, this song would be awesome for a Batman trailer!!

[@Kayla-sn9eg]

Wait omg- it was in the latest Batman movie

[@genevieve9743]

that cello brings back all the grief i've ever dealt with in my life, all over again, every single time i hear it. and i'll never get tired of his vocals, either. everything about this track is absolutely heartbreaking in the best way possible

[@jalil3192]

The way he tells the story of this song with lot of sadness. The sigh in the end says it all..

[@fmcjake1836]

"With kurts five string guitar"😂😂Kurt really didn't give af

[@craigusselman546]

His Sears-o-matic that cheapo would be worth how much now.

[@clarkgriswold4057]

Music producing is truly an art form, and not everyone can do it. You either have it or you don't.

[@joejappy9433]

One of the greatest pieces of art you'll ever experience

[@futureshock7425]

The thought of all the hair metal goons hearing this at the end of the record makes me smile

[@Jun-fm1kp]

Good timing from KZbin recommendations

[@95berre]

it just gives me chills evry time i listen to this song

[@ljxnl3412]

how u doin

[@111whitepony111]

Say what you want about him, but this track is the shining jewel on this album that proves he is a great producer and does what he thinks is best for the band/songs. No other producer would have gotten the utterly haunting vibe of this song like it is on never mind.

[@DaveTaste]

Who is saying anything different?

[@mayer8356]

@@DaveTaste the textbook edgy line is that he added a vulgar pop sheen to the record

[@samuelmorse784]

Butch Big regardless of how much credit he deserves or doesn't deserve will be famous simply by being a part of the most important record of that decade.

[@YAMAHAMD2020]

I really want to thank you for this video. It has been my "go to" for 10 years or so.. when i need it it helps me through. Feels like im back in the studio with 'em

[@garagavia]

This is one of my favorite songs. Very interesting to hear how it got made

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

sounds like someone just watched the batman

[@garagavia]

@@vibinwpsilocybin1424 I don't get it

[@spikyhorse1185]

@@garagavia how?

[@Dousch]

It might've been uploaded in 2008, but 2022 was when the world needed it most.

[@Aidyba81]

How on point is the algorithm 💕

[@SHITSWEEEK]

i had this dvd as a high schooler. loved seeing how all the songs were made

[@dark2959]

Do you remember what the dvd was called? I wanna see if I can find it

[@Cbradio512]

I could sit and talk to this guy for hours

[@JohnnyMontilla]

legendary

[@finallimits1]

This song actually used to make me cry.

[@mjb1x624]

2 years of nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal

[@haku6.]

In the boombox rehearsal recording (where the band practiced Nevermind), Kurt sings alternate lyrics and after singing about his mom and how he's homesick, you can hear his voice shake a little as he almost cries. Such an emotional track man

[@pepeabbott2947]

Thank you KZbin Algorithm. Right on time 👍🏽

[@VitruvianVictor]

one of the greatest songs Kurt ever wrote. A Masterpiece brought to life.

[@cadogangurung1824]

Perfeftly fits the new Batman movie..amazing amazing track

[@Niall16lennoN]

Videos like this just highlight the sheer talent that goes into creating amazing tracks

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Definitely one of the greatest songs ever written. Put it up there with the all time greats. If you hear this on a cold winter night driving all alone it could change your life. It did mine when I first heard it when I was 10. My oldest brother showed me alot of Nirvana songs that weren't big hits. School. Floyd the barber. Scentless apprentice. And many others. But when I heard this song I teared up. My brother usually would talk to me while the songs played but we both got so quiet when this song came on. We couldn't even look at eachother after. That's the power kurt had over us. Simple song. Simple lyrics. So fucking deeping to a person emotions no matter age gap or race or religion. Kurt was the greatest artist of all time when it came to being honest in music.

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

I don't know much about Kurt, but I've been to that town and I've seen that bridge and I can say that I felt like I understood him better in that moment than after 25 years of listening to his music. Most deeply depressing place I think I've ever been, with maybe the exception of Alcatraz. Just a grim vibe up there.

[@chrismcmanus9634]

Same Feeling As Well, On My Visit Back In 2009 😔

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

Was in the drive-thru of an Arby's on the main strip. Middle of the afternoon and two guys are just standing right next to my car sharing a crackpipe. It was probably a nice small town 50-60 years ago, but now it's all shuttered up and lost.

[@LeoFranco2121]

Wednesday, november 6th. The city is underwater

[@kennethsalter9998]

The thing I have learned from this man is: Know when to know when less is better! Its so easy for me to over-produce! It really is a skill that comes with experience ! Thank u Butch!

[@Artofwar3004]

Goosebumps It Is so fascinating seeing the" behind the scenes" of a studio record

[@ankhor9252]

Someone tell Butch Vig that he is the man. This is intensely interesting. Way to make a forever classic album.

[@PieroMinayaRojas]

After watching The Batman, I'm glad this song exists

[@nurseaylla]

I'm so fucking glad i found this today, thank god for Butch Vig and whoever uploaded these videos, you rock!

[@trentharrington7099]

This is what I like to see. To the point, 3 min 20 is all that's needed to discuss how a song was recorded. No stupid stories and egos with Butch. He seems like a great guy, he reminds me of my producer

[@zelepuza3518]

I fish in that area sometimes and yea I can say it can be pretty eerie but it’s a pretty cool spot

[@djw6670]

Kurt is high up on the list of musicians I'd like to have met That'll never happen though, for obvious reasons, such a shame

[@MichaelMcNamaraMcMike]

+f1 maniac dew It is a shame. Totally true. Nirvana is a really harsh lesson to us all about living life to the fullest. Do your best to enjoy every moment you have, because life really is short.

[@louismontoya7437]

Been looking for this forever.

[@Kyle-wb7wx]

So beautiful

[@ExperiencedGhost]

The man knows what he's doing and don't have to prove himself. I wished I could pay him to do some stuff with my music.

[@nalle5227]

I am Vengence

[@beezer12washingbeard6]

Thank you for posting this. 🙏🏼

[@brandonlawson4527]

What a beautiful song! It truly shows Kurts abilities as an artist. I LOVE AND MISS HIM DEEPLY 💔💔😪

[@ErnestoCifer]

This song really elevated The Batman to Kino status

[@NinjaChicken-mb2ih]

I am vengeance

[@tonydarko67]

I was on a work trip and just so happened to be in Aberdeen… went to the opening bridge area and it’s a dedicated Kurt park now.

[@TheMegadeth350]

I love this guy. It’s one of the most interesting things I’ve ever seen on KZbin

[@OG-jc2vl]

Kurt was a Batman fan. Mad respect for letting his song be the OST of the new movie. RIP.

[@distiller56]

Batman felt that “yeah”

[@markclifton4107]

this is too much. so emotional. thanks for posting

[@ijustfartedfuckyoulefties6061]

One of my favorite songs,Grew up on Nirvana and still fully appreciate their music.

[@x511100x]

Getting randomly recommended this gang