Butch Vig on Recording Smells Like Teen Spirit

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  • @xodiaq
    @xodiaq Рік тому +237

    I’m not even a Nirvana fan, but it’s fun to hear these details about songs you can’t help but know.

    • @boscopappas234
      @boscopappas234 Рік тому +8

      Saying that you’re not a Nirvana fan is like saying you’re not a pizza fan. Like, how?

    • @limbsmith
      @limbsmith Рік тому +8

      @@boscopappas234 more like saying you’re not a taco fan, cuz pizza is pretty versatile and universal, nirvana music is not, it’s very raw, primitive and unpolished and if you’re into composers like kashiwa daisuke you’re very likely not to be a fan of it

    • @mhoff7722
      @mhoff7722 11 місяців тому +1

      @@boscopappas234 Just not into punk music and their first album was very punk. Started to sound the same after the first 5 songs and not in a good way. To each their own though 🤘🤘🤘

    • @boscopappas234
      @boscopappas234 11 місяців тому +1

      @@mhoff7722 Fair enough. I just got into with someone in another comment section cause I said I think Led Zeppelin was better than The Beatles. To each his own.

    • @mhoff7722
      @mhoff7722 11 місяців тому +1

      @@boscopappas234 hahaha very true. I prefer Zep over the Beatles as well. We’re prob in the minority but we like what we like lol.

  • @TimStatic
    @TimStatic Рік тому +370

    absolutely fascinating to hear him talk about Nevermind. An album that changed soooo many things for SOOOO many people! And still does to this day! 🤯

    • @tonalambiguity3345
      @tonalambiguity3345 Рік тому +6

      Kurt would hate the idea of old men sitting around and analysing his music

    • @itsa6string
      @itsa6string Рік тому +16

      @@tonalambiguity3345 I think that’s only partially true!! To his audience, he’d definitely want us to think that-but in private, I think he’d get a kick out of it!!!

    • @badmonkey2222
      @badmonkey2222 Рік тому +5

      ​@@tonalambiguity3345 absolutely, and he famously said also that he wouldn't be 50 years old up on stage playing those same songs he was like no way in hell, that's why I just think he was destined for the path that he wound up on and dying young.

    • @beatmet2355
      @beatmet2355 Рік тому

      😂

    • @mrvicious5304
      @mrvicious5304 Рік тому

      Its trash fam..

  • @christheghostwriter
    @christheghostwriter Рік тому +187

    Finding Rick's channel was the best thing about the pandemic for me

    • @williambock1821
      @williambock1821 Рік тому +3

      Best thing for me was a new guitar and a Trinity Tramp amp kit with Covid money!

    • @SebaLibre9
      @SebaLibre9 Рік тому

      Me2

    • @bobbyhace
      @bobbyhace Рік тому +8

      For me it was learning who not to ever trust.

    • @tonalambiguity3345
      @tonalambiguity3345 Рік тому +1

      @@bobbyhace that may well be the case but that’s only because time corrupts the spirit of most people. People call it maturity but when you really think hard about it that is just a cope. It’s just as valid to see maturity as a corruption of pure human spirit.

    • @Jared_Dill
      @Jared_Dill 9 місяців тому

      Rick is amazing man and is the best I love watching this guy's also

  • @papasquat355
    @papasquat355 9 місяців тому +9

    Vig is a legend. I love hearing his stories.

  • @screamingtrees9619
    @screamingtrees9619 11 місяців тому +8

    I could listen to this guy talk all day about the musicians he worked with

  • @zachary963
    @zachary963 Рік тому +23

    You know, I’ve been trying to add those secret parts recently, the barely-in-there takes, and it makes a world of difference. I have two recordings where I added an extra guitar, and it’s several decibels down in the mix. Even if you know what to listen for it’s hard to pick them up, but muting those tracks and there’s just something missing. So cool.

    • @seanmcquilkin7753
      @seanmcquilkin7753 Рік тому

      i love that secret track it sounds awes

    • @daryl0063
      @daryl0063 7 місяців тому

      What I find really neat is putting some harmonies down the low db area. It sounds better when you open up the music though. It is quite strange. I found it by accident because the chorus to one of my songs sounds so empty and full lol. I was so confused 😅

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Рік тому +62

    Nothing like being 20 listening to Grunge 90s Rock!

    • @vpweber
      @vpweber Рік тому +12

      Well I was 20 when it was new... Trade ya, lol😂

    • @jjgalletta66
      @jjgalletta66 Рік тому +11

      So true. I was 23 when ‘Nevermind’ released. Blew my mind! At 57, I listen to it more now than I did then. It means so much more to me now than it ever has.

    • @grahamjarman
      @grahamjarman Рік тому +3

      i was 13

    • @robertfinch6602
      @robertfinch6602 Рік тому +1

      I was 0

    • @robertfinch6602
      @robertfinch6602 Рік тому +1

      🤔..😏

  • @markb20
    @markb20 9 місяців тому +5

    I remember Vig saying years ago that Kurt hated having to overdub the beginning of Teen Spirit, he so wanted to nail it live.
    Same thing on double-tracking his voice on Nevermind. Kurt disliked it, but did it after Butch told him how much John Lennon did it with the Beatles.

  • @robertgdovin2604
    @robertgdovin2604 Рік тому +8

    Beato gets legends. Great channel. Interviews are very cool too. I find Vig fascinating

  • @festersuncle6298
    @festersuncle6298 10 місяців тому +2

    Nirvana grew on me. I became a fan around '94 after Unplugged

  • @NorthsideJonnyBeato
    @NorthsideJonnyBeato Рік тому +22

    One of the best interviews yet

  • @OtherMike5000
    @OtherMike5000 11 місяців тому +4

    Bassman 100 is my secret weapon. Learned it from Jon Wahl from Claw Hammer. Absolute LEGEND

    • @geraldfriend256
      @geraldfriend256 8 місяців тому +2

      I wish I’d never changed my 80s rig : Bassman 100 and blackface Super in stereo.

  • @michaelherleman8200
    @michaelherleman8200 11 місяців тому +1

    Rick, I really enjoy this format for your channel. It has got to be way less stressful, and frustrating dealing with the UA-cam. Rock on Donkey Kong!!!

  • @liamjenkins244
    @liamjenkins244 Рік тому +41

    I love the secret guitar track in Teen Spirit
    Impossible to hear in the song but sounds so awesome in isolation

    • @revax2409
      @revax2409 9 місяців тому

      How could I isolate that track?

    • @samblake87
      @samblake87 9 місяців тому

      Link?

  • @antoniodal
    @antoniodal 7 місяців тому +1

    I'd love to hear steve albini background stories about In utero, imo their best album

  • @6stringstorulethemall967
    @6stringstorulethemall967 8 місяців тому +2

    I gotta be honest and say that the timing isn't weird on that clean part. It's literally in unison with the vocal rhythm and then it's on the beats

  • @joleneloveland4602
    @joleneloveland4602 11 місяців тому +4

    Playing and singing at the same time must solely be by muscle memory. Repetition. It is so hard to do.
    I always wondered how he did it because not only does he have to concentrate on singing and playing at the same time he's also aware of many people watching him which would be distracting all by itself.

  • @DanSchaumann
    @DanSchaumann Рік тому +3

    Did anyone else click on this because the thumbnail title was shortened to “Butch Vig on recording Smells” and you were curious about how he captured olfactory sensations on tape?

  • @marsrideroneofficial
    @marsrideroneofficial Рік тому +18

    I always wanted a Vox AC 30 and a Boss DS1 because of Nirvana.

    • @James-wj8eq
      @James-wj8eq Рік тому +10

      Im that old i bought mine after seeing Brian May of Queen in the 70's who bought his AC30 as a teenager after seeing Taste, and meeting a young Rory Gallagher( post concert) Its a popular amplifier especially if youre the only guitarist in your band or flying solo.

    • @noginzzz2679
      @noginzzz2679 Рік тому +1

      I thought kurt used a twin reverb before this video

    • @ZX-6R
      @ZX-6R Рік тому +5

      @@noginzzz2679 the vox is only for the clean part, and the bassman only for overdubs

    • @chrisorrell3066
      @chrisorrell3066 Рік тому +2

      @@James-wj8eq that’s pretty cool. I didn’t realize that Rory used a ac30.

    • @Spliffindor0409
      @Spliffindor0409 8 місяців тому +1

      He used Mesa Boogie as well

  • @user-fs4wi3wl3i
    @user-fs4wi3wl3i 10 місяців тому +1

    Let’s talk about how someone who was a lousy player was somehow so groundbreaking 😂

    • @JustaLocalLLC
      @JustaLocalLLC 6 місяців тому

      That means we are gonna redefine your understanding of "lousy player".

  • @DemonSlide
    @DemonSlide Рік тому +1

    This interview is pure class.

    • @badmonkey2222
      @badmonkey2222 Рік тому

      Kurts probably rolling over in his grave watching 2-old dudes sit around analyzing his songs.

    • @DemonSlide
      @DemonSlide Рік тому +1

      @@badmonkey2222 I think he would be rolling in his own grave reading comments like yours.

  • @ShnarfKat
    @ShnarfKat Рік тому +2

    Dude. This part always was a demon. I would fuck up what I think is the easiest part .but it's awkward but perfect at the same time

  • @awkapp
    @awkapp Рік тому +2

    I remember Butch from Firetown. Great one hit wonder.

  • @dfhyland
    @dfhyland Рік тому +1

    Your channel is the best, Rick!

  • @8KilgoreTrout4
    @8KilgoreTrout4 8 місяців тому

    Musicians these days have it soooooo goood!

  • @kurniawandi9519
    @kurniawandi9519 Рік тому +1

    A legend

  • @Mo-qe4rf
    @Mo-qe4rf 3 місяці тому

    If someone got to get blessed, was Vig.

  • @howardcox2918
    @howardcox2918 7 місяців тому

    Yo Butch,I'm living in Verona since May,love this place

  • @uilifecteau4841
    @uilifecteau4841 Рік тому +7

    Great short insights here dude

  • @conork325
    @conork325 10 місяців тому +1

    Kurt got his guitar tone/sound from the same amp as Brian May of Queen.

  • @LAVISHING
    @LAVISHING Рік тому +6

    So based off this I’ll just get myself an AC-30 for my next amp!

  • @rottingplank2577
    @rottingplank2577 Місяць тому

    That makes the teen spirit demos make even more sense. Cause when he plays it while singing it’s completely off

  • @NDemanuele1
    @NDemanuele1 Рік тому

    Awesome interview! Very fascinating!! He should interview Flea next!

  • @coldcoffeebear7459
    @coldcoffeebear7459 10 місяців тому

    The slight delay on that makes that song great

  • @sumoblues
    @sumoblues 7 місяців тому

    this puts everything in perspective how “perfect” teen spirit is.

  • @docwill184
    @docwill184 Рік тому +1

    We love nerding out on these details. Daniel Lanois talks of microphone 'voice prints;' who, outside of studios ever heard of that?

  • @BaconIsNotBiceps
    @BaconIsNotBiceps Рік тому

    Rick Beato is just the coolest, nicest guy. How do you not love this cat.

  • @nurulfali6218
    @nurulfali6218 8 місяців тому

    legends

  • @1kTroopKoopas
    @1kTroopKoopas Місяць тому

    - "What would that have been on?"
    - "..... Oh, the guitar!? Yea, Vox AC-30"

  • @skannerdk7268
    @skannerdk7268 10 місяців тому

    He did a phenomenal job on nevermind

  • @chrisreid7373
    @chrisreid7373 8 місяців тому

    Omg I really wish I would of known this ten years ago.. I thought I was the only one. Nope, LET'S GO

  • @billatwood5242
    @billatwood5242 Рік тому +1

    Love seeing Butch in the making of Outside video with Joe Walsh while. Taylor freaks out. Am also a huge Garbage fan.

  • @jimrenshaw70
    @jimrenshaw70 Рік тому +1

    Oh to have a beer w/ Mr. Vig

  • @imikewillrockyou
    @imikewillrockyou 7 місяців тому

    Back in the day I actually tried singing and playing what I called the "doorbell" melody and ran into exactly that problem, the timing is very odd.

  • @BeatlesFan1975
    @BeatlesFan1975 6 місяців тому

    Smells Like Teen Spirit is still the last , best rock song released.
    It's never been bettered. Not even close

  • @roadArt132
    @roadArt132 Рік тому +2

    He got the doo ding right on key too. Amazing musical ear and memory

  • @bobc.5698
    @bobc.5698 7 місяців тому

    Smashing Pumpkins originally had the guitar sound.

  • @gbharris
    @gbharris Рік тому

    Knew that clean tone was on a vox

  • @williambock1821
    @williambock1821 Рік тому +1

    I would happily bet that 50% of all classic recorded guitar tracks were done with a Vox.

  • @christophermarsteller8235
    @christophermarsteller8235 Рік тому

    Such a great interview

  • @viczollo9292
    @viczollo9292 Рік тому

    I thought it was Jonathan Davis for a second 😅

  • @vikng8825
    @vikng8825 7 місяців тому

    Listen , dont make it sound like this recording was s technical and so much added and skillfully done so. They came in and laid it down heavy and there wasnt much to it . Raw emotion and feel and basically leaving it alone made this a great recording

  • @kaganozdemir4332
    @kaganozdemir4332 Рік тому +2

    I love Butch Vig, but especially in Garbage

  • @Htheorphanarian
    @Htheorphanarian Рік тому

    Was it at reading when Kurt fd up the 2 note part and kris rolled his eye, cos he knew he'll never get it

  • @jasonjewell1667
    @jasonjewell1667 Рік тому +1

    I actually dont feel like such a dumbass now for that part messing with me when singing

  • @benfrank7067
    @benfrank7067 8 місяців тому

    It’s literally on “load up”

  • @Cool427
    @Cool427 9 місяців тому

    who plays and sings at the same time these days in a good studio?

  • @thomasbatone5503
    @thomasbatone5503 Рік тому

    That *Durh ding* is ripped off from My Surf tune instrumental"Tequila Wipeout" from Shock Records Orgazzmatazz from Australia independent 1990 LP (except I do 4 notes,he halfs it and does it backward no lie)Roddy Rayda and da Surfing Caesars,also I never denied my libido.😊

  • @AjDaPigeon
    @AjDaPigeon Рік тому

    august is falling

  • @thesimplegig
    @thesimplegig Рік тому

    What's the pedal for?

  • @pentagonoenllamas
    @pentagonoenllamas Рік тому

    Butch is an extremely cool guy but his memory isn't his most remarkable feature.

  • @Jptoutant
    @Jptoutant 9 місяців тому

    Imagine Nirvana without this guy lol

  • @kylehope7793
    @kylehope7793 8 місяців тому

    He couldn’t play the 2 notes for the verse? 😂

    • @jamesvancam
      @jamesvancam 7 місяців тому

      Kurt was prob loaded up on stuff, lol.

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 Рік тому

    😊

  • @izmizzle
    @izmizzle 7 місяців тому

    Oh my, thank you for saying it, it's hard to time those guitar and vocal parts together

  • @kevinmurphy3283
    @kevinmurphy3283 Рік тому

    Playing and singing at the same time , real tough.. lol

  • @casey2173
    @casey2173 Рік тому

    Dude he said the clean guitars for the vox AC 30 and then you asked him again what the clean guitar was?

  • @emcats84
    @emcats84 8 місяців тому

    God, people really have aged ten years over the past three.

  • @bobd6711
    @bobd6711 Рік тому +1

    Never got Nirvana. Still dumbfounded as to why they are so popular.

  • @cno733
    @cno733 Рік тому

    Total bs Kurt hated the second track and Butch put it in anyway. It's very audible, and not an improvement at all.

  • @PcbnM-to4mx
    @PcbnM-to4mx Рік тому

    You don’t need to have a lot of skills to be a creative genius

  • @mattwilson174
    @mattwilson174 Рік тому

    Every time I see this guy I do a double take and part of me thinks “David Spade looks old!”

  • @chrismiller5875
    @chrismiller5875 9 місяців тому

    That's a lot of work for something so simple...Kurt was not good

  • @JulianDiaz-Tpt
    @JulianDiaz-Tpt 9 місяців тому

    Why was it hard to play 2 quavers on best 2? Genius?

  • @marcelgommans2020
    @marcelgommans2020 8 місяців тому

    I never was that impressed with Kurt as a singer or a musician. Funny how he affirms that right at the beginning.

    • @jamesvancam
      @jamesvancam 7 місяців тому

      Where Did You Sleep Last Night didn't impress you?

  • @leshreddur
    @leshreddur Рік тому

    Yeah them bipolar heroin addicts, just can't figure out guitar pedals. My old bandmate for example. Hes like, yeah I'll just sing, you do all that. Like I was somehow beneath him because I could. I walked out eventually, because they were all my pedals and he got angry trying to show me how he wanted me to do a transition, he couldn't pull it off so I asked him to mouth it, then I just said fuck off before he could do anything.

  • @peaceprayer595
    @peaceprayer595 Рік тому

    Grunge...the absolute begging of the end of America

  • @michaelelliott3209
    @michaelelliott3209 11 місяців тому

    Not interested

  • @user-fs4wi3wl3i
    @user-fs4wi3wl3i 10 місяців тому

    Nirvana is overrated!

  • @helmutsecke3529
    @helmutsecke3529 Рік тому +1

    And then what happened? 🥱

  • @heavyduty263
    @heavyduty263 Рік тому

    How is Nirvana a great band.

  • @dimebagvinnie644
    @dimebagvinnie644 Рік тому +2

    Most overrated song /band EVER !!!!