18th Anniversary

Today is the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death. I've made birthday and death memorial posts for Kurt before, and this time instead of me going on about him, I picked some quotes I like regarding Kurt from other people. If you are really interested in what a random person who never knew him but just admires him thinks, you can click on the Kurt Cobain label and read what I have to say.

"He had a touch most guitarists would kill for."- Chuck Berry
 
"I still dream about Kurt. Every time I see him in a dream, I’ll be amazed and I get this feeling that everyone else thinks he’s dead. It always feels totally real, probably because I’m a very vivid dreamer. But, in my dreams, Kurt’s usually been hiding - we’ll get together and I’ll end up asking him, ‘God, where have you been?’"- Dave Grohl

"Kurt chewed bubblegum in his soul."- Courtney Love

"I remember Kurt for what he was, caring, generous and sweet." - Krist Novoselic

"He was a genius."- Paul McCartney

"He respected her a lot. And he really adored her [Kim Gordon]. I knew Kurt, but it wasn’t that intimate a relationship. I mean, we spent a lot of time together when we were on tour and we kept connected, but I think [his death] was a lot more emotional for her. My thing with Kurt was a couple of goofy guys jumping around with each other, whereas they had something deeper. I remember having to make that phone call to Kim. She was doing a photo shoot or something. And she was pregnant, and it was heavy - it was very, very heavy."- Thurston Moore

"I think Kurt was one of the deepest thinkers we've had in popular music over the last 20 years and if anyone deserves to have his songs dwelled upon it's him."- Jim Sclavunos

" For such a quiet person, he was so excited about having a child."- Layne Staley

"You know, I always thought I'd go first. I don't know why I thought that, it just seemed like I would. I mean, I didn't know him on a daily basis - far from it. But, in a way, I don't even feel right being here without him. It's so difficult to really believe he's gone. I still talk about him like he's still here, you know. I can't figure it out. It doesn't make any sense."- Eddie Vedder

"I mourn for Kurt. A once beautiful, then pathetic, lost and heroically stupid boy."- Pete Townshed

"He really, really inspired me. He was so great. Wonderful. One of the best, but more than that. Kurt was one of the absolute best of all time for me." - Neil Young

Kurt's 45th Birthday Post

Today is/ would have been Kurt Cobain's 45th birthday. No one can deny that he was amazing and super talented, I think anyone that accomplishes something that can touch, to even change the life of someone they never met must half at least an ounce of talent. Obviously Kurt Cobain, went beyond touching one person, with his music and his personality and beliefs he changed or touched the lives of millions. Only a handful of people have really done so. I first really started listening to Nirvana on my own when I was thirteen. I mean, of course I knew who Nirvana was and I had heard the huge hits, such as: 'Come As You Are', 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'Lithium', 'Heart-Shaped Box', etc. before, but I didn't know about Nirvana or really how their music had changed the landscape for music. Six or so months after I took the initiative to listen to Nirvana on my own, of course I realized how amazing these were, and I was interest in the artist behind them. How could they of these lyrics and these melodies? I read the Wikipedia page and learned a little about Kurt and I remember being so inspired by his story and who he was as a person. I began this strong admiration for him and just felt really connected to him, even though our lives did not overlap at all. When I finally began High School, I met other people that loved Kurt Cobain and to be honest I was sort of surprised at first that there were people that loved him as much as I did and felt "connected" to him as I did. I learned Kurt was not just relatable to me, but millions of people from 1991 when Nevermind hit to now feel/felt this overwhelming connection to him. I think it is great that he is not of those rock stars who just dies and it is over. There are so many people still discovering who he is and Nirvana's music. If you were to click on my Kurt Cobain label, you would see that to me, the word amazing is such an underestimate for what we was. Here are three links to videos that I love regarding or of Kurt.
1. Sappy Tribute - Created by Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic
2. Krist Novoselic On Kurt
3. Kurt and Krist 1992 Interview

Cool Like Kurt

Cool Like Kurt- Big Deal

When I first saw the name of this song was 'Cool Like Kurt' I automatically assumed Kurt was Kurt Cobain. Then, it occurred to me how Kurt is an extremely common name. For most famous people I have to refer to them by first and last name in order for other people as well as for myself to know who I am talking about. The exception to that mentality is Kurt Cobain, since I talk about him too much, I just refer to him as Kurt and everyone knows which Kurt I am talking abot. It might be about Kurt Cobain and it might not, I am not sure, but regardless it is a great song.

Sappy

Sappy- Nirvana

I haven't posted any Nirvana songs in a while so decided to post about them. This song is my current favorite Nirvana song, although it changes all the time. Do I have a favorite Nirvana song of all time? No! I couldn't chose, I might be able to narrow it down to my twenty favorites, but even that is asking a lot. This is from their debut, Bleach, which I personally like better than In Utero. Most people disagree with me on that, but the reason I like Bleach so much is because it has more of a raw sound to it, I think. I am not saying In Utero is a bad record, because that would be stupid. All of their records are fantastic. Some people think that In Utero is a better record than Nevermind, and it is a great record, but come on, Nevermind is an example of a "perfect record". Yes, I do think that highly of it. Bleach is amazing though! I feel as though it is very underestimated because In Utero and Nevermind were such a bigger success, but as I said before I like it better than In Utero. There is GREAT Kurt Cobain footage in this music video, put together by Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic (according to the caption). In the photo above (which is one of my many favorite Nirvana photos), Kurt is the one on the left with a blanket over his body.

Breed

Breed (1992 Live at Reading)- Nirvana

Considering that twenty years and five days ago Nirvana release their spectacular album that shook and changed music forever, Nevermind, I thought it would be appropriate to blog about a song from the record. Now, if you like Nirvana as much as I do and read plenty of music blogs and magazines, then you know what everyone has been saying. Let's face it anyone that has good taste in music knows how Nevermind was a special record. You are aware how people say "everyone was into Nirvana" and "it came at the right time" and a million other things, so I am not going to go on and on about how important it is. I love every single song on it and in honor of the release, I am posting one of my favorite songs from Nevermind, (though I really do love them all). Also, on Tuesday I bought the Nevermind Super-Deluxe Edition, which in my opinion is fantastic. It comes with 4 CD's including the original remastered version of the album as well as a DVD of their legendary gig, Live at the Paramount, which is my second favorite Nirvana gig that has been recorded (1992 Reading comes first), though very few have been recorded.... It sounds amazing on vinyl and I listen to it too much. It also comes with a 90 page book with amazing photos that even I have never seen, and before I bought it I thought that I have seen nearly every Nirvana/Kurt Cobain photo that has ever been released on the internet. Anyways, if you are a fan, I suggest you buy it. I love this song, particularly the Live at Reading version because when Kurt begins to sing you can hear the roar of the crowd in the background, this was the opening song of the night. I think it is funny sort of that they thought this was going to be their worst gig ever, according to Dave Grohl! Here is the an article explaining it.

Son of a Gun

Son of a Gun- The Vaselines

Such a fun happy beat! A great song for the summer. If you like She & Him I think you would like this, but if you don't like She & Him, I would still look at it. The first ten seconds of the song have an appearance that it will be this really intense, hardcore song, but it really isn't. I actually discovered The Vaselines because somewhere I read that Kurt Cobain really liked them and their music, here is a cover of the song that Nirvana did.

Kurt Cobain: About a Son

Kurt Cobain: About a Son

This is such an amazing movie (if you like Kurt Cobain), well I like it because I like Kurt Cobain. Watch this movie. It is a documentary with him speaking the whole time, but you never see his face.... Which kind of bothers me but still SO GOOD!

Kurt's Suicide Note

The photo above is a scanned image of his actual suicide note, I know it is a very small (if you click on it, it gets bigger, but it will still be small) and a little messy so here is the text:

o Boddah
Speaking from the tongue of an experienced simpleton who obviously would rather be an emasculated, infantile complain-ee. This note should be pretty easy to understand.
All the warnings from the punk rock 101 courses over the years, since my first introduction to the, shall we say, ethics involved with independence and the embracement of your community has proven to be very true. I haven't felt the excitement of listening to as well as creating music along with reading and writing for too many years now. I feel guity beyond words about these things.
For example when we're back stage and the lights go out and the manic roar of the crowds begins., it doesn't affect me the way in which it did for Freddie Mercury, who seemed to love, relish in the the love and adoration from the crowd which is something I totally admire and envy. The fact is, I can't fool you, any one of you. It simply isn't fair to you or me. The worst crime I can think of would be to rip people off by faking it and pretending as if I'm having 100% fun. Sometimes I feel as if I should have a punch-in time clock before I walk out on stage. I've tried everything within my power to appreciate it (and I do,God, believe me I do, but it's not enough). I appreciate the fact that I and we have affected and entertained a lot of people. It must be one of those narcissists who only appreciate things when they're gone. I'm too sensitive. I need to be slightly numb in order to regain the enthusiasms I once had as a child.
On our last 3 tours, I've had a much better appreciation for all the people I've known personally, and as fans of our music, but I still can't get over the frustration, the guilt and empathy I have for everyone. There's good in all of us and I think I simply love people too much, so much that it makes me feel too fucking sad. The sad little, sensitive, unappreciative, Pisces, Jesus man. Why don't you just enjoy it? I don't know!
I have a goddess of a wife who sweats ambition and empathy and a daughter who reminds me too much of what i used to be, full of love and joy, kissing every person she meets because everyone is good and will do her no harm. And that terrifies me to the point to where I can barely function. I can't stand the thought of Frances becoming the miserable, self-destructive, death rocker that I've become.
I have it good, very good, and I'm grateful, but since the age of seven, I've become hateful towards all humans in general. Only because it seems so easy for people to get along that have empathy. Only because I love and feel sorry for people too much I guess.
Thank you all from the pit of my burning, nauseous stomach for your letters and concern during the past years. I'm too much of an erratic, moody baby! I don't have the passion anymore, and so remember, it's better to burn out than to fade away.
Peace, love, empathy.
Kurt Cobain
Frances and Courtney, I'll be at your alter.
Please keep going Courtney, for Frances.
For her life, which will be so much happier without me.

I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!


This is so sad to me. It is also so beautiful it makes me cry on the inside. I miss him and the fact he took his own life at twenty-seven just makes me sadder. Kurt Cobain was such a creative, cool, and inspiring person in my mind and I wish I could have met him. I hope his music appeals and lives on to many many generations after me. Rest In Peace.

LOVE THIS MAN.

I wanted to visit his grave, but he was burned and his ashes were thrown into a river that leads into the ocean... and I was literally literally so angry. I like him and Nirvana because of their music. His lyrics are funny and smart and at the same time must come from a very sensitive person with a deep heart. I like this picture because it made me laugh.

Happy Birthday Kurt!

In my mind, he was one of, the greatest artist of all time. Some people thing he is harsh and dark, and to an extent he is, but I believe it is more that he is honest and completely straight forward. Him and his lyrics are honest, and simple but at the same time so complex. I love how he sings about things that not too many artists always pay attention to. In one of his songs 'All Apologizes', he wrote, "In the sun, In the Sun, I feel as one." I love that. I love that feeling when everything seems lost and confusing and you feel scared; then you close your eyes and just feel the sun on your face. It makes everything feel right, and all those emotions fade away. You feel as one. With yourself, and with the earth and everything. In nirvana's song 'In Bloom', I think he is talking about how people certain people like to listen to certain songs and certain bands, but for the wrong reasons. Or how they sing lyrics, but they have no idea what they really mean. Anyways, that is how I interpret some of Nirvana's music. Happy Birthday Kurt Cobain! Rest In Peace.

So Amazing.

Litium?

Nirvana?

No, this is not funny. Please tell me that someone intended this is as a not so funny joke. I mean, really Justin Bieber, just please tell me he didn't say this. "I feel like the Kurt Cobain of my generation". I don't care who you are but comparing yourself to Kurt Cobain is just ridiculous, especially Justin Bieber. NO.

Man of Many Great Quotes

I miss him.

R.I.P Kurt Cobain

One of my favorite musicians of all time. Nirvana completely changed the whole music world of that time and you will never know how many times a week I say that I miss him.