Highschoolers cover Smells like teen spirit during prom

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  • @bit_aim
    @bit_aim 2 роки тому +22825

    This is how every 2000s high school movies end

    • @edgar2785
      @edgar2785 Рік тому +671

      ong the one time they could say last night was a movie and wouldn't be lying

    • @lianmin2370
      @lianmin2370 Рік тому +22

      frrr

    • @darth_meme_lord2980
      @darth_meme_lord2980 Рік тому +80

      I wish I lived what they were living

    • @BrandensOutdoorChannel
      @BrandensOutdoorChannel Рік тому +37

      90'S

    • @heatherveronica2597
      @heatherveronica2597 Рік тому +42

      @@darth_meme_lord2980I lived what you’re dreaming. And it was completely f@cking amazing! 😱🤩 I was listening and loving the various Grunge bands in the late late 80’s early 90’s as a teenager/young adult. The music still means just as much to me (and my musician husband) as it did back then. I think it’s killer that kids in high school and even younger love it too! One of my sons plays in a rock band as well and both of my kids are extremely passionate about music, even their “parents’ music”. I’m ecstatic to have lived during such an incredible time of creativity in music and art and so happy to collectively share it with every generation since the days that we Gen X’ers once ruled the world. Make sure if you haven’t yet to check out the band Killing Joke and specifically listen to the song “ Eighties” which is where Kurt ummm *borrowed* Come As You Are”. You will hear it immediately 😂 Stay Gold Ponyboy! 🙌🎸🙌

  • @NCRRanger16
    @NCRRanger16 Рік тому +21736

    The girl who’s loudly proud of her boyfriend is so cool

    • @keyframe22
      @keyframe22 Рік тому +73

      Timestamp?

    • @digdagster
      @digdagster Рік тому +143

      @@keyframe22 like 1:10

    • @durianfox
      @durianfox Рік тому +648

      ​@@keyframe22it's throughout a lot of the video if you listen you can hear the girl say multiple times things like "that's my fucking boyfriend!"

    • @tubaboytom
      @tubaboytom Рік тому

      Yeah he definitely got head that night

    • @Shawquia
      @Shawquia Рік тому +223

      I wish there was someone that was that proud of me.

  • @flootloopsss
    @flootloopsss Рік тому +15886

    the girl who went "thats my fucking boyfriend" im so happy for you

    • @ccarello1
      @ccarello1 11 місяців тому +106

      I loved that part

    • @EdgyCraft
      @EdgyCraft 9 місяців тому +132

      2:50

    • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
      @IDiggPattyMayonnaise 9 місяців тому +68

      Weird how many people are proud of the girl for having a bf in a band and not, you know, the BF IN THE BAND...

    • @augustleded
      @augustleded 9 місяців тому +231

      @@IDiggPattyMayonnaise we're proud for both people dude, maybe read more than just the top comment 💀

    • @thejosie
      @thejosie 8 місяців тому +15

      and the subsequent "tHatS mY bOyFrIeNd"

  • @eudaimoniac4620
    @eudaimoniac4620 Рік тому +28341

    I imagine there were a lot of teachers in their 40s who were loving this even more than the students.

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 Рік тому +890

      I'm 45. If I were a teacher chaperone there, I would have joined the kids on stage instead of removing them!

    • @SunDiegoRockStar
      @SunDiegoRockStar Рік тому +156

      This 40 something sure did enjoy it :-)

    • @esl4058
      @esl4058 Рік тому +282

      As a 40 year old who played in tons of bands at that age, the kids on stage are doing exactly what they should…which is whatever they want. Pick people up or let them out of the pit are the only rules. It’s a release not a test. So funny to see how much gen x music resonates with gen z.

    • @barakaobama4017
      @barakaobama4017 Рік тому +212

      ​@@Krysdavar Are you really putting rules on how to dance lol

    • @fizzy_tones3426
      @fizzy_tones3426 Рік тому +101

      @@Krysdavar their having fun tf ?? i highly doubt any of the nirvana members would have cared that someone was able to fully enjoy a song of theirs

  • @msvlogcreation
    @msvlogcreation Рік тому +27774

    Guys not even out of highschool yet and already have security kicking people off the stage, I hope these guys stay together and make it as a band.

    • @alexbrown1047
      @alexbrown1047 Рік тому +296

      Hell yeah brother

    • @testaccount3880
      @testaccount3880 Рік тому +1001

      Too bad after high school life happens and most people's dreams are crushed when they have to start paying the bills

    • @msvlogcreation
      @msvlogcreation Рік тому +94

      @@testaccount3880 yeah this is true

    • @piss3263
      @piss3263 Рік тому +362

      @@testaccount3880 how pessimistic

    • @CyclesAreSingularities
      @CyclesAreSingularities Рік тому +220

      @@testaccount3880 working or not they can still be a band

  • @TinkyWinkyWoo
    @TinkyWinkyWoo 10 місяців тому +11194

    the dad lore is gonna be crazy

    • @GoldenMask669
      @GoldenMask669 8 місяців тому +31

      Real

    • @nah362
      @nah362 8 місяців тому +12

      like the pfp

    • @hmm8139
      @hmm8139 7 місяців тому +59

      Dad lore is my new favorite word combo thank you for this

    • @arm2424_
      @arm2424_ 7 місяців тому

      ​@@hmm8139same

    • @i_amashark
      @i_amashark 7 місяців тому +5

      Lmao

  • @lovedeathdisco
    @lovedeathdisco Рік тому +12705

    wow, the singer honestly nailed the vocals. was pleasantly surprised with how much they sounded like kurt. great cover on everyone's part.

    • @iiovemiku
      @iiovemiku Рік тому +178

      Yeah that was honestly the most amazing part in my opinion

    • @duskhopper
      @duskhopper Рік тому +105

      Yeah he also played the lead guitar which was also superb imo. Bass and drum were also superb. The rhythm guitar needs improvement though.

    • @ZenEndurance
      @ZenEndurance Рік тому +108

      Was waiting to cringe when he started singing and was blown away instead. He nailed it. So many people try to do it in their own voice and it doesn't work. You have to sing it like Kurt with his growl and snarl. That's the biggest part of what made the song so good. He sounded like an angry wolverine and it was shocking because it worked with thrash punk. If you slow the song down and play it "pretty", then yeah you can sing it with a normal voice. But if you play it hard, gotta snarl it.

    • @Buggyzx
      @Buggyzx Рік тому +30

      @@ZenEndurancewhy were you waiting to cringe? The way you phrased that makes it sound like you were praying for their downfall dude 😭

    • @Cece_vlogss
      @Cece_vlogss Рік тому +4

      I’m sorry but I was ready to cringe too 😂😢 at the end my jaw dropped ❤

  • @berrykid9616
    @berrykid9616 9 місяців тому +7015

    At the beginning I was like: This isn't the Smells Like Teen Spirit that I know.

  • @Chrl3zXv3r
    @Chrl3zXv3r Рік тому +8162

    Seriously brings tears to my eyes to see kids rocking out like this still. I wish my prom was this dope.

    • @cryptic4446
      @cryptic4446 Рік тому +88

      Same mine was ghetto as fuck lol

    • @moguaiato5583
      @moguaiato5583 Рік тому +44

      You mistake was hoping your prom was dope, you didn't take it upon yourself to make it dope.

    • @wrenchisnotanerd
      @wrenchisnotanerd 11 місяців тому +29

      ​@moguaiato5583 Bros never been to school in the hood before

    • @No-Lie-I-Want-To-Die
      @No-Lie-I-Want-To-Die 9 місяців тому +12

      ​@@moguaiato5583You think Gen Z listen to good music? Most of their proms probably have rap music and all that mumble autotune shite.

    • @whizlol_
      @whizlol_ 9 місяців тому +3

      @@cryptic4446no literally

  • @thebasedgodmax1163
    @thebasedgodmax1163 Рік тому +12763

    everyone talking about Smells Like Teen Spirit but the Sleepwalk cover deserves just as much appreciation

    • @Sage_Staddeck
      @Sage_Staddeck Рік тому +241

      Who made the song 'Sleepwalk'? It sounds familiar.

    • @thebasedgodmax1163
      @thebasedgodmax1163 Рік тому +369

      @@Sage_Staddeck a duo from the late 1950s called Santo and Jonny!

    • @penieweenieselenie7435
      @penieweenieselenie7435 Рік тому +18

      totally!

    • @hunterward3734
      @hunterward3734 Рік тому +313

      @@thebasedgodmax1163 but Deftones covered it. If these kids are covering Nirvana they’re probably more familiar with Deftones version 😂

    • @Lololabouteille
      @Lololabouteille Рік тому +149

      That was my first thought! “Aw they’re playing sleepwalk by deftones”

  • @allhandsondik7803
    @allhandsondik7803 Рік тому +13074

    The girl being proud of her boyfriend is the most wholesome shit ever, praying for a long relationship for them.

    • @luk5014
      @luk5014 Рік тому +131

      if this was hollywood movie the girl sure is pickme girl with popular boyfriend

    • @koraary
      @koraary Рік тому +681

      @@luk5014random but okay

    • @warmwavess
      @warmwavess Рік тому +299

      @@luk5014 how is she a pick me

    • @adastrapgh
      @adastrapgh Рік тому +213

      @@luk5014 yikes

    • @tylergriffis5885
      @tylergriffis5885 Рік тому +20

      You misspelled cringe

  • @stoless2337
    @stoless2337 Рік тому +2387

    we cant ignore the whole first song being incredible

    • @andrewwwth
      @andrewwwth 8 місяців тому +63

      Sleepwalk is always a banger

    • @nova-ef2sx
      @nova-ef2sx 6 місяців тому +5

      @@andrewwwthby who ?

    • @undeadgaming3461
      @undeadgaming3461 6 місяців тому +16

      @@nova-ef2sx idk the original but the deftones version is rlly good

    • @Alexa-no6rn
      @Alexa-no6rn 6 місяців тому +10

      ⁠@@nova-ef2sxby santo and Johnny. Absolutely love this song

    • @sndbxlve
      @sndbxlve 3 місяці тому

      @@nova-ef2sxby deftones is way more good

  • @potato22258
    @potato22258 Рік тому +7757

    Damn, dudes vocals were very good. Kurt would have loved this, especially the impromptu mosh

    • @Inksack__
      @Inksack__ Рік тому +49

      He hat this song

    • @jaredsmitty9126
      @jaredsmitty9126 Рік тому +390

      @@Inksack__ he hated the song but he would still have loved it and would have been proud that one of his songs could be this influential

    • @oscarenbeta4793
      @oscarenbeta4793 Рік тому +35

      It doesn't surprise me much because everyone being a beginner always learns smells like a teen spirit

    • @oscarenbeta4793
      @oscarenbeta4793 Рік тому +3

      ​@@jaredsmitty9126 naaah

    • @oldnewbicycle
      @oldnewbicycle Рік тому +14

      @@oscarenbeta4793because it's easy and iconic

  • @David_prod-eNGee
    @David_prod-eNGee Рік тому +13111

    I doubt anyone else even noticed or cares, but the fact that the second guitarist does the up stroke on the first strum for Smell Like Teen Spirit just like Kurt Cobain did... huge props to him for keeping the integrity of the original! Most guitar players don't even know that's how Kurt played.

    • @ELIZZ_x3
      @ELIZZ_x3 Рік тому +453

      I do that too, I love adding little things to my playing when it’s Kurt. Also I’m pretty sure it’s Kurt’s birthday today!

    • @David_prod-eNGee
      @David_prod-eNGee Рік тому +141

      @@ELIZZ_x3 shheesh! I guess you’re right! Happy birthday, Kurt!

    • @GamersOTlive
      @GamersOTlive Рік тому +57

      First thing that caught my eye. Happy to see others noticed it.

    • @themoxcast
      @themoxcast Рік тому +65

      And the drummer really hits the tiny rest after the first beat of the bar.

    • @Aardvarked88
      @Aardvarked88 Рік тому +22

      Makes literally no difference at all

  • @DiscoLeafs
    @DiscoLeafs Рік тому +2860

    Props to the kids who got up and went nuts on stage. exactly what is called for. great cover.

    • @jgbathens
      @jgbathens Рік тому +87

      Should've let 'em go. They weren't hurting anyone.

    • @BeastCake1349
      @BeastCake1349 Рік тому +76

      It’s what happens when music takes control of you. It’s a primal instinct.

    • @not_yet_a_saint
      @not_yet_a_saint 6 місяців тому +28

      That wasn't moshing, but it seemed to be in the spirit of moshing so I approve.

    • @luprogaming9928
      @luprogaming9928 6 місяців тому +9

      @@not_yet_a_saintit is, it’s just very, very small scale.

    • @not_yet_a_saint
      @not_yet_a_saint 6 місяців тому +2

      @@luprogaming9928Moshing involves bodily contact. That wasn't moshing.

  • @wasdee2052
    @wasdee2052 2 роки тому +8471

    bassist got lucious hair ngl

    • @velouria5511
      @velouria5511 2 роки тому +263

      Such beautiful locks fr

    • @tmartninja
      @tmartninja Рік тому +341

      As all good bass players do at some point

    • @8man789
      @8man789 Рік тому +92

      @@tmartninja except flea???

    • @sham9505
      @sham9505 Рік тому +106

      @@8man789flea is an exception lol

    • @dingusfuzzklonnkt2755
      @dingusfuzzklonnkt2755 Рік тому +23

      He's still a bassist though, that's still below a ginger guitarist.

  • @marc8239
    @marc8239 2 роки тому +16632

    Bro this is literally every guys dream. Standing on a stage in front of your school with your band friends absolutely killing it on your electric guitar, some girl screaming „this is my fvcking boyfriend” and your brother shouting „I love you brother”
    Edit: thanks for over 10k likes. I have never written such a successful comment on YT.

    • @LeunAm65
      @LeunAm65 Рік тому +241

      how do you read my mind

    • @marc8239
      @marc8239 Рік тому +415

      @@LeunAm65 I‘m a guitarist, I know what people like me want in their life 😂

    • @supercoolguyization
      @supercoolguyization Рік тому

      you dont want a girlfriend in this situation its a cockblock. could end up with prom queen but has to settle.

    • @Wilford-v1b
      @Wilford-v1b Рік тому +113

      Just the thought of being able to play to what seems like the worlds to you

    • @mrmrsmrms
      @mrmrsmrms Рік тому +87

      i literally used to stay up thinking of this

  • @aclusterofstars
    @aclusterofstars 11 місяців тому +634

    This is the epitome of teenage life. The vocals, the dancing, the chaos, the undeniable chemistry, the chats going on in the back - this is human and this is what it's like to be alive. Fuck YEAH!

    • @IGiveHonestReviews
      @IGiveHonestReviews 4 місяці тому +4

      Then it all ends after college and you enter the 9-5 soul sucking

    • @aclusterofstars
      @aclusterofstars 4 місяці тому

      @@IGiveHonestReviews only if you fall into the trap :) i won’t & i hope you don’t either. if you go through life waiting for misery & disappointment that is what you will find. I’m not looking for that and i will build a beautiful life for myself 🤍

    • @johnpoker-y1s
      @johnpoker-y1s 3 місяці тому +3

      @@IGiveHonestReviews unless they start making a bag lol

    • @thecolorred9526
      @thecolorred9526 3 місяці тому

      le human bean

  • @Callie_Cosmo
    @Callie_Cosmo Рік тому +2479

    And the bassist continuing the long tradition of being the only band member moving and striking poses with the music, never change bassists, never change

    • @SM-ge7ee
      @SM-ge7ee Рік тому +34

      So fuckin true lmao

    • @brownie3454
      @brownie3454 Рік тому +80

      It aint called rhythm section for nothin

    • @whoolgather1111
      @whoolgather1111 10 місяців тому +19

      hard not to feel it, man

    • @fleetwoodcraic4235
      @fleetwoodcraic4235 9 місяців тому +43

      Sometimes a bassists material is so simple to play you need to make your own fun lmao

    • @TamaraBlackwell
      @TamaraBlackwell 9 місяців тому +5

      The bass is a full body instrument, when played properly ❤

  • @uselessagent7342
    @uselessagent7342 Рік тому +5536

    its funny how some things never change. I cant count how many times I've had to hear covers of this through HS but its simply a musical right of passage

    • @gregorybenoit8526
      @gregorybenoit8526 Рік тому +21

      Power chords. It was the first song I learned, but I learned it back when it came out. Nice easy lead part in the middle too.

    • @Crash.7434
      @Crash.7434 Рік тому +12

      Besides like one group of kids wanting to do this it isn’t as often as you think. In my school before I graduated about two years ago everyone looked at this music as one which was “emo” and at talent shows you never seen an actual band play but that goes for my area everywhere is different

    • @SobrietyandSolace
      @SobrietyandSolace Рік тому +1

      I played this at my prize giving right after a flute ensemble. My mother lost the recording on her phone sadly

    • @vvvnokk8309
      @vvvnokk8309 Рік тому +1

      Yeah. Why can’t they play Lithium or Heart Shaped Box for a change?

    • @Driften_Banana
      @Driften_Banana Рік тому +13

      @@vvvnokk8309 lithium rocks my man. I think they play spirit because everyone knows it

  • @prefix253
    @prefix253 3 місяці тому +272

    Teen Spirit is one of those songs that you're "not supposed to cover", simply because of how difficult it is to perform it well (especially on the vocals). But these kids NAILED IT! What an epic night for those kids

    • @CrackedBlur
      @CrackedBlur Місяць тому

      That’s the thing, this song doesn’t need to be perfect, even Kurt never performed this song perfectly, that’s what makes it so good though

    • @ThePathlessOfficial
      @ThePathlessOfficial 25 днів тому

      The vocals is very hard

  • @doodoofard2741
    @doodoofard2741 Рік тому +5924

    It's a very rare thing to find someone doing a pretty good job while covering a nirvana song, normally the vocals are the most horrendous thing ever but yall killed it

    • @Galeriarch
      @Galeriarch Рік тому +81

      Kurt's vocals were also horrendous so it doesn't take much to nail it

    • @candycorn_nails
      @candycorn_nails Рік тому +66

      ⁠@@Galeriarchthat would be why Nirvana wasn’t very successful…
      Never heard such garbage. You clearly didn’t grow up with the grunge and nu metal era

    • @Freddiemercuryfan45
      @Freddiemercuryfan45 Рік тому +158

      @@candycorn_nailsnirvana was really successful 70+ million records sold 3 diamond records a platinum record and the greatest band from Seattle

    • @Freddiemercuryfan45
      @Freddiemercuryfan45 Рік тому +24

      @@candycorn_nailsyou don’t know music and you’re older than me and I know my music rock n roll is the top tier music genre

    • @zipp9639
      @zipp9639 Рік тому +14

      ​@@Freddiemercuryfan45I hope you're joking

  • @DarkDragonSlayer
    @DarkDragonSlayer Рік тому +6816

    The guys dancing on stage made the performance better. It was like the first time smells like teen spirit was performed and back when Kurt actually liked the song. The band and those 3 guys need to be protected at all costs.

    • @remprxvc6109
      @remprxvc6109 Рік тому +106

      Don't leave out the drummer

    • @DarkDragonSlayer
      @DarkDragonSlayer Рік тому +208

      @@remprxvc6109 the drummer is part of the band

    • @paulillingworth90
      @paulillingworth90 Рік тому +106

      @@DarkDragonSlayer “the drummer is part of the band”. I can’t believe you needed to tell this person this little known fact!!!

    • @Algoth_Igneous
      @Algoth_Igneous Рік тому +67

      i was kinda mad at the dude yelling at them for that lol literally who or what were they hurting? chill, hardass.

    • @DarkDragonSlayer
      @DarkDragonSlayer Рік тому +13

      ​@@Algoth_Igneous right? That guy needs to chill.

  • @TheRussianHonk01
    @TheRussianHonk01 10 місяців тому +67

    the fact that the school allowed that is awesome.

  • @zekie106
    @zekie106 Рік тому +1632

    Lol the dudes who went to the stage to dance are awesome
    As a gig musician, nothing feels better than seeing your audience "participate" in your performance

    • @thisisfine_5420
      @thisisfine_5420 Рік тому +33

      Yeah and most nirvana show have some kind of dude dancing on the stage

  • @Sindollx666x
    @Sindollx666x Рік тому +2733

    It's so trippy to see this stuff impacting younger generations, it's wild any of us who were teenagers when this came out were all effected by Nirvana, and countless other artists. But if you ask anyone who was a young person when Kurt died, they all remember where they were/what was going on in their life when news spread that Kurt was gone. Had a massive impact on us all.

    • @tullymars420
      @tullymars420 Рік тому +25

      I cried for three days and have never been the same. Place in my heart for Kurt.

    • @Sindollx666x
      @Sindollx666x Рік тому +6

      @Ginger Cat it's just seeing the things that were so instrumental in teen angst shaping still being in fashion with multiple generations later, it trips me out.

    • @Sindollx666x
      @Sindollx666x Рік тому +3

      @Ginger Cat I didn't ignore it, I suppose I've gotten older and just seeing how different generations respond to certain eras just effects me in unexpected ways.

    • @leirledero2675
      @leirledero2675 Рік тому +4

      Courtney Love for Prison 2024.
      No way Kurt killed himself

    • @Sindollx666x
      @Sindollx666x Рік тому +1

      @@leirledero2675 totally

  • @vex_mistaken
    @vex_mistaken 11 місяців тому +132

    these dudes just did what every highschooler daydreams about

  • @the_real_Kurt_Yarish
    @the_real_Kurt_Yarish Рік тому +3164

    I remember a group of senior students covered "Blitzkrieg Bop" _perfectly_ for a talent show at my high school , it seriously sounded like the original band live. It was awesome, the crowd went crazy. Blew everyone else in the show away.

    • @thesilvershining
      @thesilvershining Рік тому +22

      Gah, I’d love to hear this!!

    • @justwowmanplays2941
      @justwowmanplays2941 Рік тому +9

      "The original band" 😅
      Ahhh, I think I'm getting old. So glad to see and hear kids are still playing instruments though lol.

    • @the_real_Kurt_Yarish
      @the_real_Kurt_Yarish Рік тому +4

      @@justwowmanplays2941 Yeah, the _Ramones_ . I couldn't recall who the band was and didn't want to bother looking it up at the time.

  • @placebo5466
    @placebo5466 Рік тому +5687

    I don't know if people noticed. But, I think they're playing "Earth Angel" like the prom scene in Back to the Future right before Marty goes all 80's on them. Love this video. Great band, you all killed it.

    • @Atomlxe
      @Atomlxe Рік тому +66

      love both songs, glad to see it here aswell lol

    • @obikenobi9775
      @obikenobi9775 Рік тому +85

      Yeah when I started watching it sounded very similar to Earth Angel.

    • @flatstheflounder2884
      @flatstheflounder2884 Рік тому +34

      That's exactly what I was thinking! Love that they did that

    • @devinrulitos
      @devinrulitos Рік тому +319

      they are playing Sleepwalk

    • @Nitrotoast1
      @Nitrotoast1 Рік тому +113

      @@devinrulitos deffs sleepwalk and they're doing super well with it

  • @higgaroc
    @higgaroc Рік тому +732

    This brought tears to my eyes - Kurt was so young, and he’s been dead for such a long time. I wish he could’ve found something to stay alive for. Rest peacefully brother, your music is still turning the kids on, that’s so awesome.

    • @thatghy6
      @thatghy6 Рік тому +109

      Bad phrasing 😭

    • @coldapes1689
      @coldapes1689 Рік тому +73

      @@thatghy6they fr had me until the last sentence istg

    • @thatghy6
      @thatghy6 Рік тому +8

      @@coldapes1689 fr 😭

    • @pinkdragon4830
      @pinkdragon4830 Рік тому +3

      @@thatghy6 I don’t get what the bad phrasing is???

    • @dominoxbelovaxv177
      @dominoxbelovaxv177 Рік тому +37

      ⁠​⁠@@thatghy6”turning the kids on”

  • @loudloveen
    @loudloveen Рік тому +1414

    I've seen many long-haired musicians in my life, but none had hair as shiny and beautiful as this bass player. Once he starts banging his head it's all I can focus on. The band did great.

  • @TattedUpDro
    @TattedUpDro Рік тому +254

    Imagine the drummer excited to see himself in this 😂 poor guy

  • @Somone-1208
    @Somone-1208 3 місяці тому +26

    Nobodys talking about the bassist!!!! so fricking cool with the hair!!!! hope they still do stuff together

  • @themsmajesty
    @themsmajesty Рік тому +265

    my man on the bass was feeling the teen spirit

  • @aronatvw
    @aronatvw Рік тому +1710

    I was thinking this song isn't terribly difficult but good luck capturing the vocals, surprised how good his voice was for that song

    • @richardbutkis
      @richardbutkis Рік тому +18

      Yea, pretty much one of the easiest songs ever to play on guitar.

    • @themaskedone9195
      @themaskedone9195 Рік тому +59

      Honestly singing while playing that guitar part is soooo hard, while you wanna let loose you also gotta stay near the miccc and keep your hands in the right placeee.

    • @pulykamell
      @pulykamell Рік тому +24

      @@richardbutkis There's plenty easier, but the tricky part is to get the feel right. I've heard so many shitty covers of this by people who think just cuz they can fret and strum the four chords they got it figured out. Nuh uh. There's all sorts of little subtelties in Kurt's playing, with how he mutes the strings, how he sometimes strums notes outside the power chord, etc. that give it an extra depth and crunch.

    • @LeeArmstrong47
      @LeeArmstrong47 Рік тому

      It’s pretty much one of the easiest songs ever. It’s easy to learn on all instruments

  • @anasairlines
    @anasairlines 7 місяців тому +255

    I love how it goes from " ❤️😊🙏" to "😜👹⚠️"

  • @AlfredRova
    @AlfredRova Рік тому +1419

    this is one of the best feelings ever, performing infront of your school

    • @oscarenbeta4793
      @oscarenbeta4793 Рік тому +3

      Why???

    • @AlfredRova
      @AlfredRova Рік тому +47

      @@oscarenbeta4793 it just feels so awesome with the whole school cheering you on and everything

    • @oscarenbeta4793
      @oscarenbeta4793 Рік тому +6

      @@AlfredRova but what if you play like @ss? Or if they ask you for a song that you don't know or is it not the typical one that everyone learns? (smells like a teen spirit)

    • @OsirisT
      @OsirisT Рік тому +3

      It's always the bassists! 😂

    • @AlfredRova
      @AlfredRova Рік тому

      @@oscarenbeta4793 well, i dont perform songs that i haven't rehearsed so i wouldnt know, and if you sound like ass, so be it

  • @zeldrisrossa8862
    @zeldrisrossa8862 Рік тому +3295

    I swear guys, this is the best feeling ever and this is every guys dream in highschool. I was so lucky to experience this way back in 2011. I couldn't even look at the crowd but playing in front of my high school was one the most greatest achievement i had in my life.

    • @MadJack122
      @MadJack122 Рік тому +53

      Holy fuck thats sad

    • @TazerGames
      @TazerGames Рік тому

      DumbJack

    • @deangelobailey5185
      @deangelobailey5185 Рік тому +13

      @@MadJack122 my thoughts exactly

    • @jazzfeline5970
      @jazzfeline5970 Рік тому +6

      You have my condolences.

    • @Odeon1970
      @Odeon1970 Рік тому +170

      Damn why is everyone shitting on this guy they barely know. Playing in front of what, 100-200 people is definitely worthy of being one of your greatest achievements, no? Most people never even play for 10, let alone 100.

  • @jamesk954
    @jamesk954 Рік тому +439

    I LOVE seeing the younger generations enjoying our music, and I've heard the same from my folk's generation in regards to my love for their music as well!

    • @justwowmanplays2941
      @justwowmanplays2941 Рік тому +7

      Isn't it weird we're at that age now 😂 going on 34 and so much lately has reminded me I'm indeed getting old.

    • @_eys
      @_eys 11 місяців тому +2

      It's good music, good vibe and everything.

    • @Bangbanggooberblat
      @Bangbanggooberblat Місяць тому +1

      I'm going onto 15 and all I'm gonna say is I wish I coulda been raised back then. Y'know, back when everyone wasn't shoving their face in a screen.

  • @SirBilliamCypher
    @SirBilliamCypher Рік тому +1720

    I really hope this 4-piece stuck together. There is an undeniable chemistry and unspoken language between all of the bandmates, no spoken words just looks and nods and they all stuck together. Moreover, all of them have inherent stage charisma and confidence which is not easy to find or learn. Plus, that kid singing has some real chops, his voice is powerful as heck.

    • @prestonpowers10
      @prestonpowers10 Рік тому +9

      1000th like lol feels so powerful. Anyways i really hope they did!! Thats something you can tell they work very well together fs

    • @SirBilliamCypher
      @SirBilliamCypher Рік тому +7

      I legit had no idea my comment was as appreciated as it was. Thank you! My sentiment still stands, I hope these kids become stars. @@prestonpowers10

  • @carlofine3037
    @carlofine3037 Рік тому +4556

    Vocals are superb. Maybe the best sung cover of this song I’ve ever heard. Please keep singing and being a front man front man. You are wildly talented.

    • @moabman6803
      @moabman6803 Рік тому +55

      It's ok. Can barely hear him because the mix is too low

    • @danielleminerva4525
      @danielleminerva4525 Рік тому +17

      Ummm No lol. But they were cute and played guitar well.

    • @nabicx
      @nabicx Рік тому +117

      @@moabman6803 prob sounded better live, phone microphones get blown out easily

    • @portlandgoose4727
      @portlandgoose4727 Рік тому +8

      Seether and also Post Malone blow this out of the out of the fucking water, but this is good for a bunch of high schoolers.

    • @citrusmoth1103
      @citrusmoth1103 Рік тому +43

      ​@@danielleminerva4525 alright Danielle 💀

  • @Kimdraculadavis
    @Kimdraculadavis Рік тому +165

    As a nirvana fan they absolutely nailed that, and the singer sounds quite like Kurt, so incredible and they are young and very talented!

  • @vegetariancannibal3098
    @vegetariancannibal3098 Рік тому +3151

    The bassist was living his dream of being a rockstar right there getting on keens and stuffs. Amazing 🤘🤘 Thumbs up for the bassist

    • @shaunbutler8576
      @shaunbutler8576 Рік тому +29

      I noticed it too fr that’s the bassist I’m tryna be🥲

    • @vegetariancannibal3098
      @vegetariancannibal3098 Рік тому +9

      @@shaunbutler8576 you'll get it right there. Never give up bro. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

    • @vegetariancannibal3098
      @vegetariancannibal3098 Рік тому +2

      @aquaarlest5821 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @JohnnySavino
      @JohnnySavino 7 місяців тому +2

      Keens=knees meaning he “blew” up

    • @plinkertonman
      @plinkertonman 7 місяців тому

      @aquaarlest5821 nah if he wanted to be Krist that bass would be at his knees

  • @phoenixrising4573
    @phoenixrising4573 Рік тому +1937

    Wish Kurt had found the help and people he needed to see his music still cheered 32 years later every time another generation of new musicians play it. Good job dudes.

    • @Drummerboi_2002
      @Drummerboi_2002 Рік тому +8

      If this had happened foo fighters would never have existed.

    • @joelebruno
      @joelebruno Рік тому +56

      @@Drummerboi_2002 And? you value a band over a man's life?

    • @BMoore556
      @BMoore556 Рік тому +20

      @@joelebruno pretty sure they're implying that they would prefer Kurt Cobain to be alive and have Foo Fighters never exist as a band

    • @BOLOYOO
      @BOLOYOO Рік тому +5

      @@joelebruno Well, yes. I value more something than can stay (theoretically) forever, than a man's life, which have time limit on it. Everyone will die. Not everyone will be still remembered 32 years later.

    • @oldmate99
      @oldmate99 Рік тому

      Kurt blew his brains out because he knew kids would be doing cringe shit like this 30 years on

  • @WaysToHuman
    @WaysToHuman Місяць тому +14

    That was awesome! The kid with the long hair went full Nirvana, really got into it! You can tell they've been practicing this for a long time, great job!

  • @strnvii
    @strnvii Рік тому +3192

    The drummer absolutely killed that 10/10🔥🔥👍👍

    • @sfrandoom8694
      @sfrandoom8694 Рік тому +37

      eh

    • @michaelh1173
      @michaelh1173 Рік тому +71

      @@evennoiz yes super off beat at times, was hard to listen to. But good for his age and experience most likely. Or just good for dealing with the nerves of the situation in general.

    • @3SevenStangVids
      @3SevenStangVids Рік тому +43

      he sped up the tempo pretty quick. as a drummer you have ONE job. and thats to keep time

    • @LegalLowGround
      @LegalLowGround Рік тому

      I'm guessing you're a highschooler also...no offense to the kid, but this shit sucked

    • @igotasecret
      @igotasecret Рік тому +50

      @@3SevenStangVids true, but let's give the KID a break. he's a kid, afterall. he will learn from experiences like this :)

  • @Superion74
    @Superion74 Рік тому +1254

    Watching this band of high schoolers playing Smells Like Teen Spirit really brings a tear to my eye. Grunge Rock may not be as vital as it was 30 years ago, but thanks to talented musicians like them, it will live on forever.

  • @ruddyguzzman
    @ruddyguzzman 11 місяців тому +13

    The dream and joy of playing a bad ass rock song at prom with your band is one of the few things kids today haven’t lost.
    It makes me feel good

  • @mutharod
    @mutharod Рік тому +446

    "Im so excited! Thats my phucking boyfriend!" Cutest thing ever!

  • @markh9675
    @markh9675 Рік тому +619

    At 48 years old, I've gone full circle. From seeing them in concert, to now, when the new kids like/cover them again.

    • @cooljon4240
      @cooljon4240 Рік тому +9

      Must have been awesome to listen to Nirvana live

    • @madeye6896
      @madeye6896 Рік тому +3

      @@cooljon4240 an experience we sadly can’t recreate

  • @AD-ef4ww
    @AD-ef4ww Рік тому +26

    this dude NAILED the vocals. absolutely insane!

  • @DUBS720
    @DUBS720 Рік тому +863

    Hard not to rush this song when you’re on stage and hyped up for a crowd. Nicely done staying mostly on tempo and you killed the vocals. Sounding good!

    • @kenny6912
      @kenny6912 Рік тому +23

      Agreed!! I’m in chorus and when we’re singing a positive song we tend to speed up! These guys were very impressive

  • @victorgasior
    @victorgasior Рік тому +612

    I was 19 when this song came out. It was a big part of my life in 1991, and still is. These guys KILLED it!
    RESPECT!!!

    • @whutzat
      @whutzat Рік тому

      I was 21, and it was earth-shattering at the time.

    • @soulfulgardener
      @soulfulgardener Рік тому

      Same, and loving the mosh pit

  • @arijit8737
    @arijit8737 2 місяці тому +9

    so no one's gonna talk about the fuckin drummer ....HE is a madman...

  • @angelawhetsell758
    @angelawhetsell758 Рік тому +666

    The grit in his voice have me chills...very nice interpretation. This music got me thru my teen years.

  • @_Wagyu
    @_Wagyu Рік тому +298

    the kid singing has an awesome voice for this song!

  • @emdo8437
    @emdo8437 Рік тому +860

    Everyone in here commenting how they weren't 100% true to the studio recording as if Kurt wouldn't intentionally change random things in the sound to make it feel slightly "off" when playing live (and that's on the moderate end) and that that isn't a massive part of the entire grunge genre, great cover

    • @Aaronn-je8cx
      @Aaronn-je8cx Рік тому +102

      Exactly, grunge is meant to be played raw and not to perfection. You just do what you feel like playing

    • @didimean
      @didimean Рік тому +27

      LOL they should go back and listen to Kurt play it on Top of the Pops - see how true to the studio recording that was

    • @zina2435
      @zina2435 Рік тому +31

      rlly?! when i was watching i couldn’t stop thinking about how eerily similar they sound to nirvana lol. silly thing to nitpick for multiple reasons

    • @phoenixrising4573
      @phoenixrising4573 Рік тому +5

      Can you imagine the smile it would have brought him to know 32 years down the road it's still being cheered every time it starts though.

    • @Xfactories
      @Xfactories Рік тому

      @@Aaronn-je8cx So were the guitars so clean then?

  • @syskey1402
    @syskey1402 Рік тому +9

    during prom a kid played single handedly kickstart my heart with vocals, and nailed every single bit. Everybody loved it, even the non rock fans. True talent

  • @brokenology
    @brokenology Рік тому +356

    This kid can make a damn good impression of Cobain! Those notes aren’t easy to hit. Props to you dude.

    • @HoseTheBeast
      @HoseTheBeast Рік тому +8

      Nah. He makes a good impression in terms of tone and aggression and he sings it coorectly. But let’s not sit here and pretend like Smells like teen spirit has any ”hard to hit notes” or that the melody is challenging at any part.

    • @woodiewoodmen2306
      @woodiewoodmen2306 Рік тому +5

      @@HoseTheBeast that... and to be fair... it was played pretty damm sloppy :P

    • @HoseTheBeast
      @HoseTheBeast Рік тому +2

      @@woodiewoodmen2306 yes. Yes it was. But they are kids, gotta cut them some slack and give respect anyway.

    • @woodiewoodmen2306
      @woodiewoodmen2306 Рік тому

      @@HoseTheBeast Of course, but let's not overexaggerate on the performance 😛

    • @qazwsx014jsbd8
      @qazwsx014jsbd8 3 місяці тому

      ​@@woodiewoodmen2306calm down bro, they did a phenomenal job, especially at their age. The last comment was completely unnecessary

  • @leighgabriel6824
    @leighgabriel6824 Рік тому +321

    That was amazing! To go from Sleepwalk to Smells Like Teen Spirit? These lads were incredibly brave. Well done lads!

  • @TysenB
    @TysenB Рік тому +35

    Props to the bassist. From bassist to bassist, awesome work, dude!

  • @cobraimploder
    @cobraimploder Рік тому +363

    Everybody did an awesome job, but the vocalist and lead guitarist doesn't seem to be getting enough love, the dude just KILLED it!!

  • @The85F0X
    @The85F0X Рік тому +481

    You never die if you leave behind a legacy like this. I grew up in the 90’s listening to grunge. Thanks Kurt

  • @ProfessorP07
    @ProfessorP07 9 місяців тому +7

    The first song is sleepwalk by santo and johnny, a classic.

  • @bandee903
    @bandee903 Рік тому +57

    I just gotta say--- that bassist has the most luxurious hair

  • @VanessaHolguin
    @VanessaHolguin Рік тому +72

    Their youthful, nervous energy is wholesome to see from the eyes of an adult.

  • @JoshuaPlaysMusic
    @JoshuaPlaysMusic 13 днів тому +2

    Makes me happy to see young people appreciate the music of my Generation. It was so awesome being a teenager in the 90's!

  • @MrWhite-ec8cb
    @MrWhite-ec8cb Рік тому +16

    love that girl saying “That’s my boyfriend!” awesome hearing the support

  • @MikeLaRock88
    @MikeLaRock88 Рік тому +217

    Love to see the younger generations appreciate the old school.
    Growing up in the 90s, we would never think about playing 30 year old music

    • @tomaskuehn1142
      @tomaskuehn1142 Рік тому +5

      I wouldn’t say that. People covered classic rock a lot back then.

    • @32rq
      @32rq Рік тому +16

      ​@@tomaskuehn1142seems like we were happy with 60s stuff, but the 70s and 80s had such a style it was hard to cover without just sounding dated
      gen z seems to be taking the best from all of the past and it's amazing

    • @elaenim
      @elaenim Рік тому +3

      @@32rqInternet does help with finding stuff more easily ˆˆ

    • @gt8200-1
      @gt8200-1 Рік тому

      90s rock was something else

  • @StrangePup21
    @StrangePup21 3 місяці тому +12

    If this isn’t at my prom I’m not going

  • @SandvichTrolli48
    @SandvichTrolli48 Рік тому +113

    Respect! They even got the dancing guys on stage like Nirvana concerts!

  • @supafun33
    @supafun33 Рік тому +146

    Man this is what I thought it would be like to play guitar in high school. Most people were annoyed that I had my guitar with me, my Jazz teacher made me turn it down to hear the piano better, and after school performances only the singer ever got acknowledgement. Good for them though

    • @josezuniga3747
      @josezuniga3747 Рік тому +24

      I thought being a jazz drummer would be all fun and I’d be able to play to my fullest extent. I came up with a 2 bar triplet drum fill and my director told me to dial it down and play in 8ths because it “confused the rest of the band.” When I knew it only confused him. It kept me down for so long until a judge told me to stop listening to my director because he could tell I was bored while playing, holding back, and was strictly following the charts. The look on my directors face was priceless.

    • @BaNkR_7-TeeN
      @BaNkR_7-TeeN Рік тому +3

      I can't stand when a guitarist is playing clean guitar in a band, and I can pick out every instrument except the guitar. Why are they even there? I'm talking about bands on talk shows, for instance.

  • @aikoisafatcat
    @aikoisafatcat 7 днів тому +1

    “OH MY GOD THATS MY BOYFRIEND!”
    *they all turn to her, smile, and wave.*

  • @ghostbooger4534
    @ghostbooger4534 Рік тому +289

    One of my favorite memories EVER is performing with my friend in my high school talent show. I played guitar, she sang. She was a very, very timid person and never spoke much. But when she sang… the audience was floored. It felt like a “Susan Boyle” moment. People’s jaws dropped in awe, they were CRYING, standing ovation, all that. It was really magical. And we got 2nd place against a band like this one. One of my proudest moments.

    • @nevula5341
      @nevula5341 Рік тому +2

      what song was it?

    • @catsxd292
      @catsxd292 Рік тому

      @@nevula5341 maybe smells like teen spirit since thats what the videos abt

    • @ghostbooger4534
      @ghostbooger4534 Рік тому +9

      @@nevula5341 “Riptide” by Vance Joy lol. It was popular at the time

    • @kevinhurst9885
      @kevinhurst9885 Рік тому +1

      @@ghostbooger4534why lol it’s not nirvana but it’s a good track

  • @haleyparker7392
    @haleyparker7392 Рік тому +12

    “That’s my boyfriend. That’s my boyfriend!” That is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever heard

  • @loudspeaker215
    @loudspeaker215 Місяць тому +4

    FINALLY SOMEONE THAT ACTUALLY SOUND GOOD PLAYING SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT RIGHT!!!!!! AND HE SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!!

  • @maartenbeute6742
    @maartenbeute6742 Рік тому +120

    The vocals are really underrated, It is really impressive to sing like that. AMAZING

  • @connoriquada5429
    @connoriquada5429 Рік тому +921

    This was the first high school band I’ve seen on UA-cam that isn’t pure cringe. Nirvana covers are always a bit cringe but if you’re gunna cover them then a high school show is the ideal place to do it 😂

    • @woopimright
      @woopimright Рік тому +19

      Idk bro getting on his knees was cringe

    • @joebaumgart1146
      @joebaumgart1146 Рік тому +11

      My band once played this song as if Cake did it. It was pretty good, actually.

    • @pissfarts9532
      @pissfarts9532 Рік тому +7

      ​@@joebaumgart1146Was it though

    • @Sith-ari100
      @Sith-ari100 Рік тому +31

      @@woopimright he was caught up in the moment, u know in his head he was headlining Glastonbury

    • @daddioflintstone6231
      @daddioflintstone6231 Рік тому +5

      ​@stabhead army not really

  • @HeyThatsToast
    @HeyThatsToast 10 днів тому +1

    God damn, he actually outdid himself with the vocals. That sounded amazing.

  • @reinishii.o7183
    @reinishii.o7183 2 роки тому +122

    this is the best HS talent cover ive ever seen so far

  • @sneed7665
    @sneed7665 Рік тому +230

    This gives me chills, I like to imagine this is the same energy Kurt and co channeled into that music video. That high schoolers channel this internal rage into this fantastic song. I hope the audience this would be to witness at that point in their life. Love seeing good covers of Nirvana. The kids jumping on stage resembled a lot like Nirvana's live performances.

  • @dart9692
    @dart9692 Рік тому +5

    every band's dream during their high school days

  • @ColorsBright
    @ColorsBright Рік тому +208

    As someone who grew up with and loves his alternative rock, you guys did a great job. Fantastic work

  • @somewhatnerdy8112
    @somewhatnerdy8112 Рік тому +54

    I hope Kurt is somewhere where he can see that he's become so iconic and beloved that people are still playing, enjoying and straight up blasting the bands music over 3 decades later...all of these kids are a beast, hell of a job

  • @amsol77
    @amsol77 Рік тому +14

    To see kids still rocking out to Nirvana after all these years is just incredible! ❤

  • @andan04
    @andan04 Рік тому +59

    As someone who can vividly remember the first time I heard this song in 1991, I think that high school kids are still playing and appreciating it today is pretty awesome.

    • @IivingdeadgirIl
      @IivingdeadgirIl Рік тому +1

      15 right now and I grew up with nirvana playing cuz of my dad and mom, definitely nice to see other people also perform this!! especially at a prom, its usually slow music and whatnot lol but yeah, its really nice to see!! my mom always says she wanted to go to one of his concerts or see Freddy Mercury

  • @AshtonKilgore8237
    @AshtonKilgore8237 Рік тому +30

    THESE GUYS WILL NEVER FORGET THIS. YOU LIVED MY HIGHSCHOOL DREAM.

  • @Typhooons277
    @Typhooons277 6 місяців тому +5

    this is the best smells like teen spirit cover you'll find

  • @bob_doeful
    @bob_doeful Рік тому +87

    Frankly, if we are going for as close to the original as possible then the teens jumping around the stage is pretty accurate...

  • @cozyninos
    @cozyninos Рік тому +231

    Damn I ain’t expect the vocals to be that good. The whole band did awesome!

  • @marcusdegraauw751
    @marcusdegraauw751 2 місяці тому +11

    4:32 "i love your brother" 🤣

  • @tho464
    @tho464 Рік тому +101

    Nice to see our age of music is still going strong with the youth.

  • @rickycaballero12
    @rickycaballero12 Рік тому +54

    ive watched high schoolers play this song many many many times over the years since i started playing guitar in 8th grade. This one is the best one ive seen.

  • @JohnnyMontilla
    @JohnnyMontilla Рік тому +2

    YOU GUYS NAILED IT! Well done!

  • @roniveeflorida727
    @roniveeflorida727 Рік тому +78

    These kids are really good...
    They did a better job at playing and singing Smells Like Teen Spirit then the tribute band I listened to...

  • @bfjnv
    @bfjnv Рік тому +80

    4:09 that random mf jumping on stage made everything betta

    • @jamesvancam
      @jamesvancam Рік тому +6

      Beta male detected

    • @Benjamin-ec6ov
      @Benjamin-ec6ov 6 місяців тому +4

      How nirvana songs should make people feel

  • @ghostx2384
    @ghostx2384 6 днів тому +1

    His voice is actually so good for nirvana these guys are killer!!

  • @joshshipley999
    @joshshipley999 Рік тому +99

    Glad to see the younger generations loving this band and song as I did at their age. This song literally altered my life and changed me as a person. As stupid as that sounds but its true. I used to be into rap. Too Short, NWA, DJ Quick and then I heard this song played and was like.....whoa. From there I grew my hair long, colored it pink and started playing guitar and never looked back. This song still gives me chills in the right circumstance and reminds me of a lot of awesome youthful memories. Keep on waking up and rocking out after breakfast man.

  • @RadNitro
    @RadNitro Рік тому +50

    Sleepwalk holds a very special place in my heart. Teen spirit is it's own animal. Well done boy's.

    • @MyNewAesthetic
      @MyNewAesthetic Рік тому +2

      Sleepwalk!! I’ve been looking for this comment!! I knew I knew that song and remembered it began with “S” 😅. Thank you for ending my search! They did phenomenal job.

  • @MegaKevboy
    @MegaKevboy Рік тому +9

    Awesome, love to see kids still play instruments. Bring back garage bands !!!