Nirvana Live At The Paramount
September 26th 2011 05:12
Firstly, it's a weird feeling watching a gig in a movie theatre. Sitting there with popcorn didn't feel right. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's iconic album "Nevermind", a special one night only screening of the only recorded gig of the bands tour following the release of "Nevermind". Recorded in their hometown of Seattle one month after the record dropped, it was an event mixed with sadness and fond memories. Kurt Cobain's death has a similar effect as Elvis or John Lennon. People remember what they were doing or where they were when they found out Kurt had killed himself.
Opening with The Vaseline's "Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam" the trio launched into a set that looking back on it, was totally mesmerizing and highlighting the loss of a great talent. The band didn't pause as they played now classic Nirvana tracks. From "Aneurysm" to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to "Polly" to "Lithium" every single track was as fresh today as it was twenty years ago. The show itself was basic. Besides two bored looking go go dancers, it was just Kurt, Chris and Dave doing what they loved to do....make music.
The performance was powerful, enthralling and made me wish I got to see them play live and even though I found it awkward to watch it on the big screen, it was still an amazing show.
I think I'm glad in a way that Kurt is no longer around. I feel if he was, the hype and legacy may not be as huge as it is now. However, I couldn't help but think of some of the collaborations Kurt could've made great music with. My first thought was Jack White. I think that would've worked. I could also see a successful acoustic solo career. And hopefully nothing with a hip hop or R&B artist.
Nirvana never set out to change the world but they're legacy will suggest otherwise.
Opening with The Vaseline's "Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam" the trio launched into a set that looking back on it, was totally mesmerizing and highlighting the loss of a great talent. The band didn't pause as they played now classic Nirvana tracks. From "Aneurysm" to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to "Polly" to "Lithium" every single track was as fresh today as it was twenty years ago. The show itself was basic. Besides two bored looking go go dancers, it was just Kurt, Chris and Dave doing what they loved to do....make music.
The performance was powerful, enthralling and made me wish I got to see them play live and even though I found it awkward to watch it on the big screen, it was still an amazing show.
Nirvana Live @ The Paramount
I think I'm glad in a way that Kurt is no longer around. I feel if he was, the hype and legacy may not be as huge as it is now. However, I couldn't help but think of some of the collaborations Kurt could've made great music with. My first thought was Jack White. I think that would've worked. I could also see a successful acoustic solo career. And hopefully nothing with a hip hop or R&B artist.
Nirvana never set out to change the world but they're legacy will suggest otherwise.
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