![]() All of these except for "About a Girl" were covers. The singles were " About a Girl", " The Man Who Sold the World", " Where Did You Sleep Last Night", and " Lake of Fire". This was unusual because it was a live album. Vinyl versions The original vinyl release of Nirvana, in 2002, was a rare 16-track European double LP that included the MTV Unplugged versions 'Something in the Way' and 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' as the final two tracks, similar to the Japanese CD version. Most artists on the program played mainly their hits.įour singles were released from the album. It was unusual compared to other artists on the MTV Unplugged series, because Nirvana played mostly their less-famous songs and cover versions of other artists' songs. It was released on November 1, 1994, six months after the band had broken up because of the death of Kurt Cobain, who was the lead singer and guitarist. Nirvanas 'Unplugged' date is arguably the most famous in the long-running. It was recorded on Novemas a part of the MTV Unplugged television series, which many artists and bands perform on with acoustic instruments instead of electric ones. 18, 1993, 'MTV Unplugged' taping will make its DVD debut Nov. ![]() MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by the American rock band Nirvana. ![]() " Where Did You Sleep Last Night (promo)".It’s a close and personal look at what that relationship is and how it’s changed over the years. I have a relationship with Kurt and that’s what’s set this whole thing in motion. “How can an artist, or anyone, can become important to somebody even though they have never physically crossed any kinds of paths? I think that word ‘relationship’ is appropriate. “How can you have a relationship with someone you’ve never met?” Burford posits. I’m the forefront and Kurt kind of becomes the backdrop.”Ī personal reflection that will also chart the trials and tribulations of creating a show like Come As You Are, plus the challenges of deep-diving into Cobain’s life and emulating his scarred, passionate voice, Justin Burford Sings Nirvana Unplugged will also feature insights into Cobain’s favourite songs and other Nirvana rarities. “Before it’s been me trying to personify Kurt,” Burford explains, “whereas this time I’m up the front. “As a young man growing up in the ‘90s he had an impact on me and the hope from that is when you tell your story, the more specific you are the more universal the story becomes.”Īs such, this new show features Justin Burford front and centre, performing mostly solo with the occasional guest musician adding colour and complement.įrom the feelings of an impressionable 16-year-old kid, to being an established 42-year-old artist looking back upon an icon who never reached 30, Burford will ponder the impact Kurt Cobain has had on his life and music in general. ![]() “While Come As You Are is the full-blown, detailed theatrical recreation of Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged show, this is me using that performance almost as a launching pad to detail my personal relationship with the phenomenon of Nirvana and my relationship with Kurt Cobain,” Burford explains. Justin Burford Sings Nirvana Unplugged is both a follow-up and a companion piece to ComeAs You Are, a theatrical production which debuted at the Astor Theatre in September 2022. Accomplished in a wide variety of styles, including classical, world music, rock and free improvisation, she came to prominence as the touring cellist for Nirvana from 19931994 and appears on their live album MTV Unplugged in New York. The album will be the focus of a new exploration of Cobain’s life from acclaimed local musician Justin Burford who is set to deliver a series of shows this April and May. Lori Goldston is an American cellist and composer. Rather than playing a collection of their hits the band opted for renditions of some of their lesser-known material alongside covers from a diverse range of artists including The Vaselines, David Bowie, Lead Belly and Meat Puppets. Recorded the previous year, it was the band’s first release following the death of front man Kurt Cobain. Nirvana’s 1994 album for MTV Unplugged is one of the grunge band’s most memorable moments. ![]()
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