Nirvana | Nevermind Riffs Playthrough
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5 жыл бұрынFirst off, big thanks to Fish for allowing me to use his awesome backing tracks!
Sounds best through headphones!
Tracklist and links to Fish Backing tracks:
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit 0:03 • Nirvana - Smells Like ...
2. In Bloom 0:36 • Nirvana - In Bloom (ba...
3. Come As You Are 2:15 • Nirvana - Come As You ...
4. Breed 3:12 • Nirvana - Breed (backi...
5. Lithium 4:19 • Nirvana - Lithium (bac...
6. Polly 5:29 • Nirvana - Polly (backi...
7. Territorial Pissings 6:34 • Nirvana - Territorial ...
8. Drain You 7:06 • Nirvana - Drain You (b...
9. Lounge Act 8:03 • Nirvana - Lounge Act (...
10. Stay Away 10:30 • Nirvana - Stay Away (b...
11. On A Plain 11:22 • Nirvana - On A Plain (...
12. Something In The Way 12:24 • Nirvana - Something In...
13. Endless Nameless 13:41
Amp Settings at 14:40
Obviously this is a stripped down approach to attempting to capture some of the tones from the famous album, as I don’t have access to the same gear Butch Vig used to produce. Even if I did have access I wouldn’t know how to use all the studio gear he used, lets be honest.
Instead, I have gone for a basic approach. 1 amp, a few pedals and a few guitars using an sm57 to capture the sounds to my MacBook Pro through my Scarlett Focusrite 2i2.
In reality Kurt used many amps and guitars, and multiple techniques including track layering with multiple different amps/guitars to get that massive sound. Besides that, Butch Big employed many producer techniques to get that doubling effect for Lithium and Territorial Pissings (at least I think he did). So instead of that I used my trusty Small Clone for doubling effects.
I tried to catch my pedal settings for most of the songs, but if you can’t make any out let me know in the comments and I will try to remember them for you!
Excuse any sloppy playing as usual!
Hope you all enjoyed the video!
I think the tone got close here, what do you think?
Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe!
As usual I don't own any of the music in this video, all rights go to their respective owners!
@someguy5607 5 жыл бұрын
It's impressive to see someone take the time to actually play SLTS how Kurt did, using upstrokes on the first and third chord of the chorus. Little things like that elevate covers from good to great, and man, was this great. Kudos to you for really going the extra mile.
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Anon Is Not Here cheers man I appreciate that you noticed the details!
@nocturnallsnake4228 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Anyway he staterd doing this later, at lives.
@_ROBERT. 3 жыл бұрын
I second that 🙂😎✅🤘🎸🔥✅
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
Breed is just one of those songs that always gets your blood pumping and is so fun to play haha Especially the chorus lol its so simple but so amazing and just makes your head nod instantly Same with drain you and lounge act haha Eh same with any nirvana song really lol
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thats the genius of Cobain's songwriting! I bet the other big bands of the time were very jealous of his innate ability to put together simple and energetic tracks
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
alexrcowan oh deff dude haha Even though the 90s was just chock full of amazing music haha
@orochi6312 5 жыл бұрын
Okay but how do I play breed on an Hss strat tho is the tone almost exclusively for hh guitars?
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
Orochi you play it the same way as you would any guitar. The H is for humbucker in the bridge on both guitars so either way it’s a humbucker. Which you don’t even need really. Watch videos of Kurt playing live and I’m sure you will see him use a single or a humbucker at any given time. My single is technically a humbucker to some ppl but that doesn’t really matter. Play it with how you want to play it unless you’re tying to match the sound
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Play it in bridge position. Both pickups just got me the best sound in my setup with my method of recording haha
@bradygibson2125 4 жыл бұрын
You’re clean tone for In bloom is awesome
@garydiamondguitarist 5 жыл бұрын
Jesus this is really close to Kurt's tone. Great effort!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gary!
@wipzera 4 жыл бұрын
You played "Territorial Pissings" perfectly, I love it.
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@TheContingencyPlan 4 жыл бұрын
I always found it odd how few times Stay Away was ever performed live.
@zack2k938 4 жыл бұрын
One of their best songs too
@stealthysaucepan2016 3 жыл бұрын
Same with lounge act
@stonedinparadise1381 3 жыл бұрын
Mushroom_Of_Mushyness apparently courtney didn’t want him playing it because its about his ex smh
@sumayyahazhar5954 3 жыл бұрын
@@stonedinparadise1381 I think that's an untrue rumour because otherwise why did they still play about a girl and aneurysm?
@stonedinparadise1381 3 жыл бұрын
@@sumayyahazhar5954 very true didnt think about that, I know kurt enjoyed lounge act, so its just kinda strange it was never played
@boatakk 5 жыл бұрын
Tone fuggin spot on....beautiful man 🤘🙏
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
boatakk thanks my man! 😁
@scottacorn264 4 жыл бұрын
Alot of people don't know that KURDT KOBAIN actually came out of rehab on a day pass to record the video for 'COME AS YOU ARE'. However he insisted that all the shots of him, especially up close, had to be distorted, due to the fact that he was EXTREMELY DOPE SICK!!! So, largely due to the Chorus Pedals contribution to the songs "watery sound", KURDT insisted on a waterfall effect to obscure his face, thus giving the entire song, & video, that dark, ominous, brooding, and foreboding 'FEEL!' Which, as with practically every facet of KURDT'S artistic endeavors, the fruits of his labor would've been very well received, no matter what form his 'CONTRIBUTION' may have taken!!! And as far as profit, alot of people don't know that KURDT KOBAIN, at the behest of COURTNEY LOVE, actually petitioned for the Lions share of the groups money, leaving Krist & Dave to split the remaining 50%. Which is reasonable considering that KURDT wrote the lyrics, the music, including the Bass, & Drum portions, then relayed how he wanted it to be played to 'The Rhythm Section' before recording. He should have given Dave a chance ALOT sooner than he did, to play a far more productive role within NIRVANA. They could have been a 'SUPERGROUP', however KURDT'S PERFECTIONISM is what was likely the cause of his drive to personally take the helm in regards to their music.
@Oceanmachine27 3 жыл бұрын
Who the fuck is "Kurdt"
@usernameunk 2 жыл бұрын
@@Oceanmachine27 that’s what kurt would call himself
@aniym21000 2 жыл бұрын
Billy Corgan has also talked about how he was contractually entitled to more money than his bandmates because he earned songwriting royalties on top of his share of record sales and tour revenue.
@stevenreech8854 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting and all the detail about the pedals and sounds! I love it!
@tonyh.6994 4 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you for making this video!
@fishenelmar 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man, nice job
@jesseglenn6777 5 жыл бұрын
Fish!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Fish thanks mate! Wouldn’t have been possible without you!
@martinsalgado3218 5 жыл бұрын
El mejor c rosover si existe
@pabloconchetumare1753 5 жыл бұрын
Sendo Crossover XD
@GAC1959 5 жыл бұрын
@Fish que haces aquí ?
@killjoy2467 5 жыл бұрын
I will eventually learn to play all of this, one of the most accurate to tone covers I’ve seen so far!
@MrMrjauregui 4 жыл бұрын
This video took me back to when I was a teen and bought the cassette to play it ALL DAY start to finish... Great job on Edless Nameless, back then you could only hear that song if you had the CD and let the last song play out for quite a while after it ended as it was not on the play list but was on the same track as Something in the way. Great video!
@jordanmuller2735 4 жыл бұрын
Very nostalgic for me.good work man!
@mynamesdingo 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds real good man. I envy that beautiful guitar. Keep up the good work.
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Jamie Best thanks Jamie! Yep that jag is my pride and joy. It never leaves my house haha
@cristianramos2867 5 жыл бұрын
finally someone that plays smells like teen spirit right!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Starts with an upstroke haha!
@vieri031 4 жыл бұрын
Even Kurt played it wrong
@Qliphirot 4 жыл бұрын
lol
@Tracker-eg4ve 4 жыл бұрын
Right
@rive3051 4 жыл бұрын
@@alexrcowan i start with a stroke, cuz i cant play for shit
@chrisreid7373 3 жыл бұрын
Dude you nailed every tone. Very niceee.
@josephmarsh5644 5 жыл бұрын
Time for a live at the paramount play through but with the Vandalism strat haha
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
I might actually do that haha!
@josephmarsh5644 5 жыл бұрын
alexrcowan Awesome! Would be great
@HornGuyRy 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I really enjoyed that! Thanks for sharing man 👍
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video man, and thanks for the kind words!
@oolllliieeee3849 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing playing and tone! Great video too!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Oliver Reviews Things thanks Oliver! Really glad you liked it! 😊
@douglasvaughn9349 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Brings back lots of memories
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Douglas Vaughn thanks for the kind words Douglas! Glad you liked the video!
@muhammadraimyhazimbsophanh8232 4 жыл бұрын
Love your video Alex🤘🏻(Fans from Malaysia)
@EmptyDomoKanti99 4 жыл бұрын
so keen Endless/Nameless was on here, can’t explain why but I love it
@prometheusvenom7189 4 жыл бұрын
The jag is just a marvel of a guitar it’s unique based on shape but the hardware is where it true shines. I love that thing man it’s my main guitar
@PrototypeDriverCrash 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that standard tuning from your guitars again 😂
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
PrototypeD haha yep, it’s rare for me to play in standard these days!
@jesseglenn6777 5 жыл бұрын
Just got this guitar about a week ago.. It plays better than the Kurt Cobain Mustangs from Japan.. And it's Mexican. I prefer it over most american Fenders as well.
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Jesse Glenn yes they’re a great guitar, being a signature guitar aside!
@jesseglenn6777 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had the KC Mustang at one point. Ended up selling it.. But this i'll never get rid of. Don't get me wrong though.. The mustang was great.. Just i'm a bigger guy so the Jag is perfect.
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
Jesse Glenn maybe I’ll get this than haha I was thinking the mustang even though I have a duo sonic but I’m 6’2 and 270lbs and that duo sonic feels like a back scratcher in my hand compared to my strat lol
@jesseglenn6777 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I love the mustang.. Only downside for me was the size of it. It was almost like a "Guitar Hero" controller to me and I'm only 6'1. If you wait around a bit, you can find the Jaguar a bit cheaper. I found mine for 700 w/ the hardshell case. But if you're still thinking the mustang, there's a KC LPB Mustang on Reverb for around $800.
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
Jesse Glenn haha thank you but since we are similar size and my duo sonic feels like a toy I’ll pray for the jag one day instead haha
@riotchordschrisjacksonsmus9976 5 жыл бұрын
Nirvana LIVES ON! NICE JOB! THAT SOUNDED GREAT! 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man! I appreciate it!
@lorencpepdjonovic63 3 жыл бұрын
Killer playing dude , sick Jaguar 🔥
@landon2249 4 жыл бұрын
The tone on all of them is spot on. Great job 👏
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Landon Courvelle thanks so much mate! Glad you enjoyed it
@somealternativestuff9578 5 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! Really well done!!!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
@CaponeMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, keep it up!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I will try to!
@krisfrederick5001 3 жыл бұрын
Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL POWERCHORD! Kurt was the reason I started playing as a kid, give it a listen. Awesome job, I like how you show the pedals...I accidentally fried the board on my Poly Chorus...that "overload" light wasn't just for looks...
@muhamadabdulrasyid4100 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing bro
@TheFunktipus1 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job dude. Learned a few things there like.
@BeersAndBeatsPDX Жыл бұрын
I didn't think you were playing at first. Tone is absolutley spot on.
@Jaxon7843 4 жыл бұрын
Great tones. Great backing tracks.
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@sergiopediatra 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job
@Seventeen_Seconds 2 жыл бұрын
Someone that actually plays teen spirit with the upstrokes in the right place 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@gregwolk5240 5 жыл бұрын
I think you did a great job! Sounded awesome! I would love to see you do this again for the other albums!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Greg! Yeah I wouldn't mind having another crack at them
@chanceishikawa1699 5 жыл бұрын
I love all those cheap pedals dude. You do such an amazing job recreating Kurt’s sound on the guitar. Keep it up!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate! Cheap pedals are often the most fun in my experience haha!
@JBthree24 4 жыл бұрын
Who else started singing to “In Bloom”
@rCarlosNG 4 жыл бұрын
To the whole album
@diegosabillon 5 жыл бұрын
YAY FINALLY ALEX! NICE VID AND TONE BTW :)
@ricardoc.suller3687 4 жыл бұрын
Great video !
@heisenberg0919 Жыл бұрын
finally someone doesn't kill my ears with a powerful overload
@kingleonidas9672 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. I like how showed the tuning and pedals
@zekebarker101 3 жыл бұрын
your tone is on point man, good shit.
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers man I appreciate it!
@samhaskins107 4 жыл бұрын
Well done man!
@ernesto5799 4 жыл бұрын
Great Job!
@daxadoodle07 4 жыл бұрын
Love that Guitar !!
@Dan-Bass 5 жыл бұрын
Great job man!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
cheers Dan!
@gingerpunk2129 2 жыл бұрын
It's really funny to see a classical guitar used to play Nirvana. But great job, dude. Nirvana has been my favorite band since I was 12 and I think you nailed it!
@marycobain2623 5 жыл бұрын
GOD, THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤ *hug*
@MERTORZ94 5 жыл бұрын
best rendition i've seen in years .. on point sounds!!!! .. yeah the sansamp to emulate the mesa preamp nice!!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, really appreciate the kind words!
@chefboyardeeznutsinyourmouth 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome, your jazz master looks amazing too!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@Jurino26 5 жыл бұрын
It's a Fender Jaguar Kurt Cobain Signature Model... (not being rude just sayin 🤘)
@chefboyardeeznutsinyourmouth 5 жыл бұрын
That would explain why it looks like Kurt's lmao
@omarrivera5013 5 жыл бұрын
Just like the legend himself
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Omar!
@TheBionicleRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I wish vids like this were available for all my fav bands
@muhammadraimyhazimbsophanh8232 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly,you cover nirvana riff better than other youtuber that I watched
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Muhammad! I really appreciate the kind words
@xavieryager1584 4 жыл бұрын
Dude your amazing keep going 😀
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@AVIOCHAHINEMODELS 5 жыл бұрын
You did a f... great job my friend ! Really amazing sound !
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :D
@matthewpope895 4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video.
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matthew!
@aztecworrior79 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!..🤘
@philipnewland6489 3 жыл бұрын
You got the sound bro ✌🏻
@KrispyCoins 5 жыл бұрын
Great job enjoyed the video
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, glad you liked it!
@kurtmorgan553 4 жыл бұрын
Great work
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@pauljohnwood 5 жыл бұрын
Great job
@orlandowilmersanchezneira3745 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :D
@Vaeren222 4 жыл бұрын
GREAT THUMBNAIL
@guitarguy7847 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex! Just got a ds2 and small clone today. They are amazing pedals!
@infinitexgg 5 жыл бұрын
This Video is the Best video ever
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@fatbasstim 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job! 👍
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@LeveyHere 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@kennyvalentine9758 4 жыл бұрын
The riff for lithium will forever be my favorite tbh
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Timeless classic!
@gilangsatrio7320 4 жыл бұрын
Nice play sir!
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@SopieMunky 3 жыл бұрын
Props on not just knowing how to play the songs, but also having the exact same gear!
@alexrcowan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Not quite exact, but as close as I (or my wallet) would ever like to be!
@dcasali72 4 жыл бұрын
Good job.. well done
@ohno2940 5 жыл бұрын
Spot on man, do you mind posting or commenting your settings for the ds1 in your incesticide tone video, if you still have a way of knowing it, I would appreciate it. keep up the great content
@yasserfigueroa4021 4 жыл бұрын
On a plain, Best song ever!!
@imnotrealreal 5 жыл бұрын
amazing
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! :D
@pabloconchetumare1753 5 жыл бұрын
Very good video, you and fish are the greatest Nirvana channels
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
aw thanks so much dude!
@pabloconchetumare1753 5 жыл бұрын
@@alexrcowan is the truth man.
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve never clicked on a video so fast in my life lol Amazing video bro. You nailed it as always. For my nirvana tone I use a mim strat with a hotrail in the bridge and a boss ds2 and a big muff and a Marshall dsl15c Especially for songs like in bloom man that set up is really close For the heavier songs like breed I use my new duo sonic with a JB in the bridge and a big muff and the same amp (you could use any tube amp). (I know you know this already lol it’s for anyone else who may be starting out and doesn’t have the same equipment) But Alex you’ve done it again bro! Nailed another video and at this rate you’re going to have dave grohl coming to ask you to borrow some of your equipment for their nirvana shows they been doing lol for man. Nailed it! Also your playing is like spot on dude. Pretty cool watching you get insanely better with each video
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Dude thanks so much! You're encouragement always makes my day man! DS2's and big muffs always have a spiot on my board, the DS2 is an especially underrated pedal! Again thanks for the kind words man, it really means a lot!
@cloud_monkey422 5 жыл бұрын
alexrcowan no problem man. It’s always great to see a vid from you dude haha
@fredericofurlan 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job guy!
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@XxStonedImmaculatexX 5 жыл бұрын
Read your description and I thought you came pretty close if nothing else. Seeing shit like this makes me realize there’s just too much into recreating the magic that was Nevermind hence the term, “lightning in a bottle”, but I think you did a pretty good job. Me personally, I just purchased the NOS Jaguar myself. Already have the Jagstang I bought in 97!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, close is what I was aiming for without Butch Vig and all the studio equipment and conditions haha. Ah nice, I have a 97 Jagstang too!
@XxStonedImmaculatexX 5 жыл бұрын
alexrcowan I think the Jaguar looks and handles better but the Jagstang sounds better lol
@amaurynunez1875 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Same sound of nevermind album! So beaitiful
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
mathias cronqvist thanks so much!
@deleteend666 4 жыл бұрын
great stuff,,
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
robbo nutta thanks mate!
@TwistedCantQuickscope 2 жыл бұрын
The ProCo RAT Distortion was fire. You replicated the Tone for Territorial Pissings. The only pedals I have is a Boss OS-2 Overdrive to replicate the DS-1 and Turbo DS-2, A Big Muff Pi pedal and a Boss CH-1 Super Chorus to replicate The Small Clone.
@jaredrosales3552 5 жыл бұрын
This is the best Nevermind album cover
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jared! Appreciate the support man!
@robertoguzman897 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!! I would reaaaaally appreciate a playtrough to Soundgarden's Ultramega OK
@phantonsnake2009 3 жыл бұрын
Aneurysm best introduction rock
@HARLIFChannel2013 4 жыл бұрын
Nice,,,
@mirata7748 4 жыл бұрын
@alexcrowman Just gotta love your that kc jaguar of yours its a beauty and you play the songs as they should sound or maybe even better! All the best to you man!
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
NeXeoN MiRAIE thanks so much mate! Yep the KC jag is my pride and joy!
@mirata7748 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah sure is , is wish you the best in the future But anyways are The VM mustangs are like KC mustangs
@mirata7748 4 жыл бұрын
I love your Cute Doggo to
@jordeangomes7766 5 жыл бұрын
Nirvana ☆ 4ever 🎸
@GABRIEL-fk1ru 4 жыл бұрын
Vc tava com seu dedo mindinho machucado quando gravou o vídeo? Hahahaha Belo vídeo brother
@Hunterlikesraggeddiesels Жыл бұрын
I love Kurt’s play style
@jasonking454 3 жыл бұрын
On a Plain is one of the best songs ever written!
@nathantorres7187 5 жыл бұрын
Fuckin knocked it out of the park with this one man. I was actually gonna get a focusrite scarlett solo. Are thos little boxes good with pedals?
@howtodank8861 5 жыл бұрын
great vid mate, not one wrong note
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack, appreciate it mate!
@jaimelimadasilva5364 4 жыл бұрын
Muito bom!!!🎸🎸🎸
@diosesgay1630 5 жыл бұрын
Good 👍
@harshaakashsantra2819 5 жыл бұрын
Subbed!!
@alexrcowan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub and support, and welcome to the channel!
@yuvvrajkperson 4 жыл бұрын
I'm very vocal on most people butchering lithium, but this was very very good. Most people mute the strings in the first part but they mute it half assedly and the song is then ruined And lounge act was absolutely perfect
@alexrcowan 4 жыл бұрын
Yuvvraj Koparde thanks for all the kind words man, I appreciate it!
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