Vocal Coach REACTS - Nirvana (Lithium-LIVE)

[@DannyDGeorgia]

Kurt could just scream, "Yeah" and sound 99% better than most bands today.

[@mathewstain9079]

true

[@kurtcobain4868]

Not just any band from today. Pretty much every band. He just had such a great voice

[@ryanramsey1037]

Thinking nirvana is the greatest band ever is super closed minded

[@DannyDGeorgia]

@@ryanramsey1037 It really all depends on your music preference. I personally wouldn't say Nirvana is the greatest band ever, but I would say they were the greatest band of the 90s. And I would say they are better than 99% of bands today.

[@docducttape9270]

@@DannyDGeorgia Better than Alice in chains? You're smoking dope

[@Bulldog23636]

Kurt was extremely messy as a guitar player, and as a singer. And that on its own, made him legendary. You just can't replicate perfect mistakes

[@gonzo2495]

That's a part of grunge.;)

[@leilanytisdale5398]

Bulldog that’s exactly his point, all about that mess

[@patrikmachac3935]

Perfection is fucking boring, it just sucks.

[@denimjacket8976]

Kurt was passionate which made him perfect.

[@ZankoGamer92]

I don't agree with this. Kurt cared a lot about his performances and practiced a lot, both the guitar playing and vocals

[@danielmrtns]

“The beauty of the imperfection”. Well put. That’s Nirvana in a nutshell. So imperfect, and so beautiful, and so unapologetic, and so honest, and so human. Legendary.

[@patrikmachac3935]

Perfection is fucking boring, it just sucks.

[@hw2508]

It's punk, and punk is about the energy. But I would never call it imperfection. Kurt's voice was like a guitar amp just at the edge of overdrive or distortion. That's exactly what it needs to get the feeling and energy of what he wanted to say. Nirvana alsways had this silent and loud dynamic, and his voice is exactly like that too.

[@jabjav-c3y]

I think Kurt was a pretty talented guitarist, it feels like his insecurities would never let him show the world that. Nirvana also had that whole anti-rock star thing with their big anti-guitar solos, which i know is part of it

[@BoxOfCurryos]

Nirvana isn’t an imperfect band. Dave and Krist dont make mistakes often when playing. The only reason Nirvana doesn’t sound chaotic and painful to listen to is because they play at good pitch and the rhythm section is so strong. That’s why Kurt could fuck around and fall over on stage and the song would still sound somewhat like the record. Because Dave was the atomic clock of the band and Krist was there making sure the melody didn’t get too off the rails

[@luiscedeno7856]

@@jabjav-c3y yeah just listen to aero zeppelin the guitar on that is kurt's most technical work

[@mireilleblacke6567]

The other guitarist is Pat Smear, formerly of the Germs. Also, I look forward to your take on Nirvana "Unplugged."

[@UMfan21]

And Pat is also now with Foo Fighters.

[@tonia-lynnkeller1970]

Erik Schaefer that’s exactly what I was going to say. 🤘🏻

[@jennifera6935]

Love Pat Smear

[@Nopper23]

@@UMfan21 And was the band when it started. He left after around 2 years and came back as 3 guitar player in 2006.

[@ann5944]

also of meat puppets♡

[@christianhustad7055]

Krist Novoselic on the bass though... he rips. And his fills are amazing. SO underrated

[@ND-lg6wd]

Christian Hustad criminally underrated musician

[@danielaf1487]

In general, bass players as often overlooked and underrated. Even more than drummers!

[@christianhustad7055]

@@danielaf1487 I would agree!!! All eyes are on the frontman/woman. When the lead /rhythm guitarist plays a solo, all jaws drops. People do see the drummer because he’s center stage, directly beyond the singer (in most stage setups), plus, it’s down right fascinating to watch drummers. Bass players are the most underrated in almost any band, unless they are a lead/backup vocalist. Heck, I bet 75% of people don’t know why bassists are SO important and give the music its sound. Bassists are the backbone of every band.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Yes yes yes 🙌🏼 I agree I’m doing his baselines on my channel and they’re so rad

[@MurphyKargesBass]

@@danielaf1487 I agree

[@cheenu711]

The beauty of nirvana was in the simplicity of the chords and lyrics. They kept it simple and delivered powerful messages through their songs. RIP Kurt

[@MurphyKargesBass]

You are so right. Many people miss that. You nailed it. But his melodies are so amazing and chords structures are simple, yet I feel like they could have been orchestrated as symphonies as well.

[@mialatina131]

Pat Smear on rhythm guitar. He was in the punk group The Germs and is currently in Foo Fighters with Dave Grohl (drummer in Nirvana; founder of Foo Fighters, lead singer, and rhythm guitarist in FF).

[@casey4274]

Michelle Alvarez he was also a drummer for queens of the Stone Age. Man of many talents David is.

[@KotRFFXIV]

That I didn't know, I have seen him show up in many Nirvana shows, Kinda sucks he was never made a "full Member"

[@nikaltesla9400]

@@KotRFFXIV Pat became an official member of Nirvana in September 1993. His first gig as a full band member was their appearance on Saturday Night Live.

[@janedoex1398]

And now it took Taylor. IT DOESN'T STOP.

[@johnablett6633]

He didn't 'lose it' at the end of the line, man... that's the melody on the record. Anyway, whatever, nevermind.

[@adamr3831]

John Ablett oh well*

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Haha yeah man. By the way.. perfect is shit. Perfect isn’t music. I think ‘imperfections’ gets a bad rap because it’s what you WANT. Me anyway. The modern world can take all the auto tuned vocals they want.. I’ll take Kurt.

[@Kobenoz]

The Grunge scene (performance and vocal style) made him so underrated as a vocalist; at least we have to salute him for his fearless mentality to hit every note, and for the intense emotion he put in everything that he sang. I really miss the 90's. Great reaction as always...!

[@alisonbudag5551]

It's always unique the feeling it gives when listening to grunge music. It would be amazing to see you reacting to Alice in Chains - Love, hate, love (Live - Moore, Seattle 1991)

[@sidneymartin7346]

This right here! ^^^

[@rodrigopereyra5351]

Let's comment on that topic many times so it reacts

[@jeremys.9905]

I just posted the same thing. Dying to hear him react to this!!!

[@CJ_finesse]

This one tho

[@cremetangerine82]

He did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5q3gqp3h9SrrrM

[@katec8796]

Temple of The Dog - Hunger Strike PLEEAAASSSEEE lol

[@catofthecastle1681]

Please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bmcgillicuddy02]

Dude your replacements for curse words are too funny 😂

[@cremetangerine82]

He’s trying not to get demonetized!

[@bubblegumlipgloss_9614]

🤣🤣

[@POSTIVETHINKING]

I love how you respect this young man's talent he is a legend not to forget

[@ankitanand2702]

“Embracing the beauty of imperfection”, truly said.

[@UltromanTheTacoman]

"Drain You" from the same live performance "MTVs Live n' Loud". He unleashes a primal scream in that one.

[@jeremys.9905]

@Ken Lavigne I’m dying to hear you react/review Alice In Chains-Love Hate Love, live at the Moore; the late Layne Staley at his peak

[@dearesthelpless5198]

I hope he see this comment!!

[@emotionallyexhausted1410]

@@dearesthelpless5198 ditto

[@metalmellie4371]

Absolutely!!!

[@David-yp9ou]

Fuck yes!

[@keifawatson6020]

I approve of this comment.

[@seankeating5005]

The song with two crowds. I love how as he is singing, the crowd just stands there listening, when he reaches the "yeah yeah yeah" part, the crowd explodes into a turbulent ocean of movement. 😎👍

[@fredrikohlsson3959]

Two chords ?

[@sullyvanov]

No one could scream like Kurt...pure power and rage and his voice just sent chills.

[@alexthewombat6781]

Y’all better be grateful if you had the chance to live through the 90s and attend concerts like this. People like me that didn’t live through those times have to watch these concerts thinking how dope that would’ve need to be at.

[@makemarker]

Kurt was a master for creating catchy songs, most of his songs have such lovely hooks. His voice is imperfect in so many ways, yet beautiful at the same time.

[@Grandizer8989]

The Four Horsemen of Vocalist... Layne, Kurt, Chris, Eddy.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Legends

[@Andy-Bodhi]

Scott?

[@ihya_oldum7265]

I love that punk has a totally different approach to beauty in music. There is a very specific "punk aesthetic". It's not about knowing your instrument and being able use it to the edge. It's just about being able to use basic technics to create impactful stuff that are simple and understandable. And first term of being a good punk musician is being a bad musician.Obviusly none of these guys are a virtiusso of their enstruments and as the Kurt Cobain himself said "He wouldnt pass a guitar 101". But on the other hand they can create undeniably good music with their instrument which obviously makes them a good musician.

[@rich1051414]

Not knowing how to play an instrument can be liberating, as many have said after learning technique after becoming famous. When you know which chords to pair with other chords, it boxes you in to the point you can't experiment and arrive to unconventional chord progressions that work but aren't otherwise obvious.

[@ShinoNC]

I lol'd at him saying "we can barely play our instruments" with the video paused on Dave Grohl. Dave woulda been like "I can play every instrument on this stage, and in fact I may just do that on one of my future albums."

[@ghandirubberneck519]

Kurt was a decent guitarist and singer but liked lots of music where playing and singing ability was not necessary, this influenced his 'messy' style which I love.

[@brandimodrak461]

You need to show the video to Teen Spirit RIP KURT you will never be forgotten. Much love 💘

[@VinsPol247]

The bass player Krist Novoselic, drank 3 or 4 bottles of wine while he played through out the concert....

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Haha. Bass players win

[@Kuid4or3]

Thats my kind of Musician

[@perrindixon8482]

You've probably already had this answered, but the rhythm guitarist is Pat Smear of the Germs, who was joining Nirvana for live shows, and also would be in the Food Fighters with Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl

[@scottwerner1635]

I’ve never noticed Krist’s bass line in the track. He’s putting in work. Respect Krist and RIP Kurt.

[@Boofranger1215]

Loving the reaction videos! The 90s was such a time for live music. You earned a subscriber!

[@nba_fan7214]

I feel like Kurt was a few years away from blowing out his voice. The way he sang was just way too rough on his vocal cords.

[@katrinaitaliano386]

Yeah he basically had, on their last European tour. www.guitarworld.com/features/nirvana-final-scream

[@Biikzzz]

Katrina Italiano that was a great read

[@yourstrength1314]

Yea and he smokes Cigs

[@alexcantu3539]

I sing with the tracks in my car and it’s so rough idk how he does it

[@davidmcbride8906]

Lucas he left out the part where Krist tried to take Kurt to rehab and they got in a full on knock down drag out fight at the airport

[@joemcdonagh4086]

Layne Staley, love hate love at the Moore. A must.

[@andrewsallee3060]

To answer your question. Thats Pat Smear playing with em. He was their 4th piece at the end

[@krisfrederick5001]

I remember having an old VHS taped version of the original broadcast as a kid (which was amazing at the moment), seeing the entire thing eventually released was just incredible. Which if anyone remembers had different camera angles, like Kurt jumping across the stage at the beginning of "Breed"

[@seles1991]

You are such a legend dude! The fact that you can put theory aside to acknowledge artistry and conviction. You’re a serious teacher

[@thereturnoftheprodigalyams6763]

John Lennon had that raspy growl too, he didn't use it often BUT he uses it to perfection in "Revolution "

[@serkev]

I love your rock reactions man!

[@FarzadKam]

Hi, Ken again :), Just wanted to emphasize, Mike Patton has 6 octaves of voice range! just listen to him even if you do not want to react to it, although we very much enjoy your reactions cause it has lots of soul to it. He was in many bands and still working, but probably the most famous one is Faith No More. He has done some classics too. "Mike Patton (Mondo Cane) Storia D'Amore @ Teatro Caupolicán 21/09/11" For and old Italian song ; "Faith No More - Separation Anxiety - LIVE BBC Radio 1" For his own song. Thank you in advance.

[@NiceRage2009]

Listening to Kurts gravely yells made my throat hurt😳🤯

[@napoleonchristianvillanuev2352]

Nice reaction..Kurt nd Nirvana was js perfect and timeless..u😚

[@Skybolt211]

I think that drummer has proven to be an absolute excellent musician over the years, but I know what you were trying to say...

[@diamondsmithny]

Dave Grohl

[@caroline5236]

So glad I found your channel!! I would like to recommend Shaun Morgan from Seether! They hail from South Africa and are pretty post grunge but his voice is phenomenal! The whole band is incredible. Thank you for making these awesome videos!

[@mariemarquez2480]

I was so very lucky to see Nirvana at the Metro in Chicago they had that same life-size in utero statue on stage! it was the most unforgettable concert ever!!!

[@siamesegishful]

Loving the content and the honesty dude!

[@abelpaszkiewicz2686]

on the 2nd guitar is Pat Smear and he is in the foo fighters with Dave Grohl

[@fredericfrese2853]

"...could barely use their Instruments..." - while a picture of Dave grohl is shown 😂

[@Poolokas]

PLEASE REACT TO CHRIS CORNELL - NOTHING COMPARES 2 YOU!!

[@suburbancyclist1535]

Such an amazing version

[@allysonsmith1087]

Paulo Otávio Calaça yes,please

[@nickra80]

Yes! PLEASE!

[@user-ii3tz3pl8w]

This dude is adorable, and he is so not grunge that it's so cute to see his reactions

[@Themaskplague]

A brilliant reaction video. Love to see someone appreciate the little imperfections

[@Undernoic]

When you see a vocal coach smile while earing someone sing, says it all! Kurt Cobain = LEGEND

[@mariemarquez2480]

Flattlejacket!!! Lol. I love Ken. He's awesome 😎❤️

[@Area-5l]

Kurt was known to blow out his voice during recording sessions.

[@TheCorona272]

"Does not give a flannel jacket"...that has to be the best use of a profanity filter ever

[@paulamchristie]

For a female led grunge band try the cranberries, zombie in particular. She has a style that is based on Irish keening and Zombie was written in protest of the Irish Troubles after an IRA bomb killed two children..

[@ryndudley2242]

Paula Christie that is there worst song musically! Their first album is stunning

[@paulamchristie]

@@ryndudley2242 it is a stunning album, but I do love me some Zombie!

[@spiritanimal8836]

My fav Nirvana song

[@pulsarstargrave256]

Loved your direct analysis! Volumes have been written about how Kurt and Nirvana were surprised at how successful they became! I've always loved Kurt's style and passion in his voice and instantly excuse minor flubs in his delivery during a live show! Far more forgivable than lipsyncing or showing up stoned!

[@mr_cat_man978]

命を削って歌ってる感じがめちゃくちゃカッコいい

[@vichoceballos3917]

Love Kurt, Love Nirvana

[@Riley-bj9tp]

The man on rhythm guitar is Pat Smear who is now one of the guitarist for the Foo Fighters

[@Badha78]

He was amazing....

[@beneaththestars5574]

'Where did you sleep last night' from Nirvana's MTV unplugged session is a must for this reaction series I feel :)

[@PB-fr3hn]

He does imperfection so well that it's so good 👌

[@lsagls2791]

Lake of Fire MTV live unplugged 1993 by Nirvana. Don't be disappointed...

[@mathewhutchins2539]

Myles Kennedy - Watch Over You at Billboard studios. The planet rock acoustic recording is also great.

[@Pepsolman]

Perfection in imperfection.

[@oliverracz2686]

Remember when this thing came out and it was new? There had been nothing like it on MTV, or anywhere in the mainstream before. It was so fresh, we couldn't imagine music like this was even possible to make. Much later I stumbled upon the early records of Soul Asylum, and thought to myself, "holy crap, these guys were playing Nirvana before Nirvana!" Well, not quite the same, but similar in many ways. Talking about bands that could barely play their instruments but were passionate about their music, Sonic Youth and The Pixies were pretty high on that list.

[@simplykatexo2504]

Kurt is insanely talented xxxxx

[@amyaeschbach3581]

There will never be another Kurt Cobain. And amazes me time and time again how when you watch him saying it almost seems easy and calm. Crazy. My appreciation for him and nirvana since this band broke out when I was a teenager until now has grown exponentially over the years. I believe he really was an angel here to tell us what we needed to hear. By the way David Grohl on the drums is in sane! Yes they can all play their instruments like nobody else❤️✌️

[@tricktaylor1983]

Should have reacted to Lithium from MTV Video Awards. One song performance where he really went for it.

[@grungekarki6903]

Love from land of my Everest Nepal 🇳🇵 ❤️ 🕉

[@jasonpeters9865]

Nirvana most epic show, plugged in

[@defmonk0]

You should really check out the unplugged recording of Where Did You Sleep Last Night. I think it's the best showcase of what Kurt's voice could do, and all the super unique bits that make his singing so recognizable.

[@knekt6874]

I love that from 5:05 you are describing the punk rock mentality perfectly without using the word punk once.

[@shriketomb5733]

"Embracing the beauty of the imperfections" and creativity with the limitations... for sure! The only thing I have personally seen that carries this on is Jack White back in the White Stripes days... how about a react to their live "Blue Orchid/Party of Special Things To Do" From The Basement performance? epic vibe.

[@LRuzarovsky]

Really miss the early 90'

[@lovorkaniksic6788]

It is about the beauty of raw emotions in music...that is so called grunge music

[@JohnMartinez-mr8ig]

John lennon had very similar voice, as far as the rasp and hearing the acoustics in his voice.

[@samporter7018]

I've always loved Kurt's voice by most standards he wasnt a great singer but thats what i liked about him you could sing along to his songs he had such raw vocal ability you can't teach

[@professoryaffle]

Might be time for a Devin Townsend or Mike Patton reaction 👍🏼

[@stars2376]

Forever Cobain❤

[@devinluoto873]

Pat Smear on Rhythm... Now member of Foo Fighters. Kurt's Unplugged guitar just set 5 world records.. Selling for 6 plus million dollars..Broke David Gilmours record by twice as much. Most expensive piece of music memorabilia ever sold

[@r6201sk]

one of best unplugged albums (with Alice In chains and pearl jam unplugged) .. and with great songs from Meat puppets, leadbelly, david bowie, ....

[@Van1973Auken]

And how ironic that, as he was holding said guitar, he was joking about "someone from the Lead Belly estate want's to sell me his guitar for $500,000", and goes on to say he asked David Geffen to buy it for him. $500,000...hmph, chump change! 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Alice in Chains - Love Hate Love live at the Moore, also can't believe you haven't done something from Nightwish with Floor Jansen maybe Storytime or Romaticide live from Wacken

[@gugunkings7523]

Legend

[@kimberlysaffles9332]

Love watching Dave Grohl pound on those drums!

[@sadiebowman1192]

Alice in chains ‘love hate love’ live at the Moore!!

[@BlueFoxGaming]

I like it how people like this about, doing things the right way, f that just bounce with it.

[@Potatodrumcrow]

You should do one of silverchair like there earlier stuff. Super grunge it’s amazing. And his vocal technique is wild with the vocals sweeps and vibratos. He was 19 years old too.

[@emilydavis7603]

Yesssssss!

[@balderii7340]

Love Nirvana, love all metal and grunge! I heard you praising Kurt's ability to switch so easily from raw and loud to clean and soft. Well, if you really want to hear the MASTER in that area, please listen to: Slipknot and especially "Wait and Bleed". First time I heard it I thought they had 2 singers. What's most remarkable (you'll hear it) is that Corey Taylor was only 18 at the time!

[@Elcro100]

You need to reacto to Nirvana - Lake of Fire from the MTV Unplugged show

[@silentkarma]

Norah Jones - Black Hole Sun cover of Chris Cornell PLEASE

[@cremetangerine82]

Good, that makes me cry so hard. That was less than a week after Soundgarden last performed at Fox Theatre (Detroit, MI).

[@carouselwilly]

Nobody can sound like Kurt he has beautiful voice.

[@brad_in_yyc]

Pat Smear was on rhythm guitar! Who eventually came with Dave Grohl (the drummer) to the Foo Fighters. Which, Dave started on his own. Playing every instrument on the debut album. Then became a "drummer that can sing and play guitar." Pat came over after awhile. Left after a rooftop show. Then the band convinced him to come back.

[@johnfuller1093]

I love that you said it Nir-van-a like they did in the old school style video Come as You Are... Fun fact that was Doug llewelyn from The People's Court with Judge Wapner... I like watching your videos Ken because you listen to the music the way I listen to eyes closed and really focusing on the music... We as fans know what's good but you sort of bring a scientific Outlook as to why!!! Good work! good on ya! Keep them coming I really enjoy your critiquing style!

[@marcboutin9555]

Like other reactions you should do “Where did you sleep last night” from the MTV unplugged

[@metalmellie4371]

Hi! If you would you need to react to some Chris Cornell, one that hasn't been done much by him but is a gem from 1990 is when he was with his Supergroup Temple of the Dog. They did "Say Hello to Heaven", live at the Moor is Seattle. He was young, he wasn't smoking then I don't think and his voice was so clean. If you want to hear those extra extra high range belts you should react to this one. There's really no other video where you hear it as clean. Thank you so much for your wonderful reactions!

[@mikegodoy6288]

Hey Ken requesting for you to do a Jeff Buckley "vocal coach reacts" one of his live performances of course ... either his song "So Real" or the song "Grace" 😊 trust me you will not regret it 👌

[@elijahcruzada472]

Please react to Nirvana’s cover of Where Did You Sleep Last Night on MTV Unplugged!!

[@belfortgrunge3854]

Nirvana legends!

[@ruipereira5238]

Love when you say 3 2 1 and your fingers are on 1 2 3....

[@dalhem137]

Kurt is just being himself.. Great voice, not easy to copy. Its about what you can do.

[@benjones8876]

This guy looks like Piers Morgan

[@fade2black244]

Is it just me or do more and more people on KZbin call themselves "Vocal coaches".

[@cap1234]

Well idk about others, but this channel seems like a legit vocal coach. I’m sure if he was a fake he wouldn’t have lesson sign ups as a link in the description. I think there’s more just because it’s become popular.