- Kurt Cobain loved to confound his fans’ expectations during his brief stint in the spotlight. So when Nirvana gathered in New York City on November 18, 1993, he had another trick up his sleeve–an acoustic performance of the raw, ferocious grunge songs that propelled the band to stardom. The results were startling, and for many viewers a hidden depth to Cobain’s songwriting talents were re
While the album of the same name made its first appearance in 1994, and went on to become Nirvana’s second best selling CD of all time, nearly 15 years have passed since that memorable initial broadcast. Now, fans will finally get the chance to see the release of the entire, unedited performance…with neverbefore- seen footage…on DVD…and in Dolby Stereo and 5.1 Surround sound. Mixed in surround sound by legendary surround mixing engineer Elliot Scheiner, this DVD allows fans to experience this performance like never before, completely unedited including the two songs not originally broadcasted (“Something In The Way” and “Oh Me” ), and with the best sound ever available (to anyone not in the studio for the original taping.) For the purists, also included on this DVD is the original 44 min broadcast version of the show, plus never-before-seen REHEARSAL performances. As an extra bonus to the DVD, a 14-minute interview segment called Bare Witness produced by MTV focuses on the recollections of those who experienced this magical moment in music history, those who produced it and interviews with the band from the day of the taping.
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May 19, 2008
#1
Almost every one of these songs sounds exactly the same, the same chords, the same structure. Even Kurt Cobain says on the tape that a certain two songs should not be played back to back “because they are the exact same song.” He was right. Still, this has its ghoulish appeal, coming just five months before Cobain’s suicide. He certainly looks and sounds depressed. Was he always like this, you wonder? It’s fun to see a very cherubic looking Dave Grohl delicately playing his drums with Thunder Rods instead of sticks. This is for the diehard fan. I dozed off after 7 or 8 of these dirges.
May 19, 2008
#2
Yes indeed…good things come to those who wait. After being a purchaser of a VERY compromised “copy” of the broadcast version, ran off extensively from what seems to be on a boot-leg DVD machine, I am pleased to have finally ordered, the real-deal. And…as a matter of fact…”order” is all I have done so far…haven’t even received the product yet…hence I still give it 5 Stars! (Some things are just known in advance…due to it’s longstanding critical acclaim & acceptance)
Next…and I’ll only believe it, when I see it…the “Industry-Machine” must do what’s been in the lurch for even ten years prior! And that is to restore another “First-Aired-On-MTV-Relic”…the “UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY: LIVE FROM RED ROCKS, DENVER, CO” from U2, onto DVD…the VHS being out of print, for seems to be forever and NEVER released on the DVD format…ever! And PLEASE guys…include the actual song that the picture on the LP, Cassette, CD & VHS proudly sported…the shot of Bono on top of the stage’s pillars, kneeling down, with flag pole in hand, and helicopter in background! “Electric Co.” was the cut…and MTV was the entity that aired it…and every official release has since “obliterated” it!
The industry FINALLY got things right with this Nirvana modern classic…so let’s go back about another 10 years…and do the same with U2′s RED ROCKS.
May 19, 2008
#3
Thank you soooo much MTV for FINALLY releasing Nirvana’s “Unplugged” DVD. I have waited ssssoooooooo lllllooooooonnnnnnggggggg for the DVD. Oh My God, the audio CD of this event does not give Kurt Cobain’s and Nirvana’s legacy ANY justice as does the DVD. The DVD is ssssoooooo MUCH BETTER!!!
May 19, 2008
#4
Nirvana performed on MTV’s “Unplugged” at the height of the shows success and at the peak of their career. They had just received international attention due to the success of their album “Nevermind.” “Nirvana Unplugged In New York” is available on DVD for the very first time. The DVD includes the full performance from the show complete with extras. Extra’s included on the single disc include the MTV News special “Bare Witness” which includes interviews from the band and fans who attended the special. Also included with the extra’s are rehearsals.
Nirvana fans may remember seeing clips of the Unplugged performance over the years. MTV aired the “All Apologies” performance for years after the special aired. Songs performed during the Unplugged performance include “Come As You Are,” “The Man Who Sold The World,” and “Polly.” At the time of the performance, it was considered surprising that Nirvana didn’t perform an unplugged version of their biggest hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
“Nirvana Unplugged In New York” has been long awaited on DVD. Nirvana fans will love to add this to their collection. The running time for the release is 102 minutes.
May 19, 2008
#5
The DVD captures the visual of a CD I’ve enjoyed for 10 years. Phenomenal music. I recall that it arrived quick for a good price.