Live & Loud[DVD]

Legitimate copy of Live and Loud.

I wasn’t sure on this at first. Solely based on the fact that the Amazon ad for this doesn’t have a picture of the actual item. Nirvana fans, you guys can trust it. It’s legit. And it came brand new in shrink wrap and in brand new condition. I’m so glad I took a chance on this. And for $20? Take my money! Oh and I got live at reading as well. I recommend that too.

It was 1993 and Nirvana was at their peak with their latest album In Utero for which they crisscrossed North America then Europe the following year before the demise of their frontman Kurt Cobain. This concert taken from Seattle's Pier 48 and was originally broadcast on MTV. Now we get to see the concert in its entirety plus 4 songs from the concert's rehearsals, the original and director's cut of the "Heart-Shaped Box" music video[which won Nirvana an award for Best Music Video], three appearances from Nulle Part Ailleurs-Paris, France, an appearance on Tunnel-Rome, Italy and, finally, three songs from Nirvana's final show in Munich, Germany.The main show here kicks off with "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter" as Kurt Cobain sustains his guitar then kicks into high gear. Bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl provide a great rhythm section throughout this show. The group's line-up is augmented by ex-Germs guitarist Pat Smear and Cellist Lori Goldston. Background vocals are mainly done by Grohl and sometimes Smear[on "Rape Me"; "Serve The Servants" and "Heart-Shaped Box" in particular]. There are eight songs on here that weren't in the original broadcast-"Sliver"; "All Apologies"; "Blew"; "The Man Who Sold The World"; "School": "Come as You Are"; "About A Girl" and the climatic "Endless, Nameless". It's funny how Kurt spits into one of the cameras during that final number which was the only extract of the original broadcast not to mention the destruction of Kurt's black Strat which was also used on "Blew" otherwise his main guitar was his "Jag-stang". There are 7 songs from In Utero performed here, 5 from Nevermind{Sorry, no "Teen Spirit" here], 3 from Bleach and the leftovers "Sliver" and "The Man Who Sold The World"[Lori Goldston plays cello on the latter one as well as "All Apologies"].As for the extras we start with the four Live And Loud rehearsals-"Very Ape", the one song from In Utero that wasn't in the actual concert in which Kurt plays a bit of drums beforehand; "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter", which Kurt almost plays "Smells Like Teen Spirit" beforehand; "Pennyroyal Tea" and "Rape Me" on which Kurt's P.A. is shallow. Next is two video versions of "Heart-Shaped Box" before we travel to Paris for an appearance on Nulle Part Ailleurs for "Rape Me"; "Pennyroyal Tea" and "Drain You", the last of which where Kurt throws down his guitar midway through break the group is dressed in black ties and vests. We stop over in Rome for an appearance on Tunnel where "Serve The Servants" is performed. Finally, the icing on the cake as we see Nirvana in their last concert from Munich with the songs "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter"; The Cars' "My Best Friend's Girl", featuring a quote from "Moving In Stereo" as well as visual effects and reactions from fans and, last but least, "Drain You".Strongly recommended for any Nirvana fan alongside other shows like the Halloween show from the Paramount[1991], Live at Reading[1992] and of course, Unplugged on MTV[1993]. The title of this DVD says it all. Indeed!

Love it. It really takes you back to those times when we still had great music!!!

Menu was a bit wonky on mine. I had to dig around with the remote to find the extras. They were here, though. Great concert, although it seems Kurt was in kind of a dark place at this time.

Exactly what I’ve needed thank you. Not sure why there isn’t a pic in the product info but I trusted it and it paid off.

I remember recording this off of MTV when it first aired and had Breeders and Cypress Hill also. Finally a more complete show of Nirvana's LIVE & LOUD. Not sure if they even did more but this is the Holy Grail for sure.There have been other live performances released but to me this is the most rocked out Nirvana show that is officially released.The sound is mind blowing awesome. I remember on my original VHS recording off of MTV the stereo was more dominant on one channel but this is absolute perfection.I guess the only wish if it were film and in 16:9 with Bluray. But it was for TV and in '93 so absolutely no complaints.Why it took 20 years, no idea but FINALLY!! :D

Very fast shipping and great service... NIRVANA in 1993... Really great stuff. Rest in peace Kurt Cobain

A great performance, so glad its finally available after only watching it on a grainy vhs taped off the TV.Aside from the gig itself and the HSB video(s), the really ace bit of this DVD is the hi8 filmed rehearsal which if nothing else helps you appreciate how loud and hard Dav Grohl played the drums, it's ear splitting and I play the drums myself! Good to also hear 'Very Ape' getting a run out.Compare this with the 1992 Reading performance and yes, you can tell Kurt is getting fed up with the merry go round of being in Nirvana, but it's still a great gig which showcases some of the In Utero material.In short, this is a must for Nirvana fans.

I waited many years to finally see this concert full and uncut after having it on VHS for years after recording it from MTV years ago. This dvd is fantastic, it has great bonus features/tracks too.

nephew was very happy with his gift

Excellent Product

Good item