Comeasyouare

Nirvana's "Come as You Are" is a 1992 grunge single from the album Nevermind, written by Kurt Cobain and produced by Butch Vig. Released on DGC Records, it reached global audiences with its... more

“Come As You Are” - Nirvana (1993, Live & Loud)
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Yeah, yeah-we’ve all heard the “Eighties” riff debate. Killing Joke walked so Nirvana could mope, right? But nobody made it crawl like this. That watery guitar line, that sludgy swagger-this Live & Loud version turns an alt-rock anthem into a slow-motion implosion.
Recorded December 13, 1993, at Seattle’s Pier 48. MTV was banking on a New Year’s Eve double bill with Pearl Jam, who ghosted last minute. So Nirvana took the whole damn thing and torched it. Final touring lineup: Cobain, Novoselic, Grohl, and Pat Smear. The band was tight. The energy wasn’t stadium-polished-it was warehouse concrete.
“Come As You Are” dropped March ‘92, second single off Nevermind. It peaked at #32 in the U.S., but Kurt was hesitant to release it—he heard the similarity to Killing Joke’s
“Eighties” and knew it could stir up noise. He wasn’t wrong.
The Live & Loud DVD finally came out in 2013, for In Utero’s 20th. But fans still debate the mixes: some say the HD version lost the grit and drowned out the crowd. We’ll take the old bootleg VHS hiss any day.
Who else had this taped off MTV and wore the damn ribbon out?
#Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #LiveAndLoud #Pier48
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“Come As You Are” - Nirvana (1993, Live & Loud) @kurtcobain Yeah, yeah-we’ve all heard the “Eighties” riff debate. Killing Joke walked so Nirvana could mope, right? But nobody made it crawl like this. That watery guitar line, that sludgy swagger-this Live & Loud version turns an alt-rock anthem into a slow-motion implosion. Recorded December 13, 1993, at Seattle’s Pier 48. MTV was banking on a New Year’s Eve double bill with Pearl Jam, who ghosted last minute. So Nirvana took the whole damn thing and torched it. Final touring lineup: Cobain, Novoselic, Grohl, and Pat Smear. The band was tight. The energy wasn’t stadium-polished-it was warehouse concrete. “Come As You Are” dropped March ‘92, second single off Nevermind. It peaked at #32 in the U.S., but Kurt was hesitant to release it—he heard the similarity to Killing Joke’s “Eighties” and knew it could stir up noise. He wasn’t wrong. The Live & Loud DVD finally came out in 2013, for In Utero’s 20th. But fans still debate the mixes: some say the HD version lost the grit and drowned out the crowd. We’ll take the old bootleg VHS hiss any day. Who else had this taped off MTV and wore the damn ribbon out? #Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #LiveAndLoud #Pier48 KurtCobain PatSmear DaveGrohl KristNovoselic Nevermind GrungeLegacy SeattleSound 90sRock AlternativeNation MTV1993 InUteroEra VHSVibes Grungelcons

Nirvana – Come As You Are (Live On MTV Unplugged, 1993 / Unedited)
The MTV Unplugged version of “Come As You Are” by Nirvana presents a completely different side of the band—intimate, stripped-down, and emotionally profound. Performed in a candlelit setting, Kurt Cobain delivers the song with a fragile vulnerability that contrasts sharply with their usual distortion-heavy sound. The acoustic arrangement highlights the melancholic melody and introspective lyrics, giving the track a haunting beauty. This performance is often regarded as one of the defining moments of the MTV Unplugged series, showcasing Nirvana’s ability to connect deeply with listeners even in the quietest

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Nirvana – Come As You Are (Live On MTV Unplugged, 1993 / Unedited) The MTV Unplugged version of “Come As You Are” by Nirvana presents a completely different side of the band—intimate, stripped-down, and emotionally profound. Performed in a candlelit setting, Kurt Cobain delivers the song with a fragile vulnerability that contrasts sharply with their usual distortion-heavy sound. The acoustic arrangement highlights the melancholic melody and introspective lyrics, giving the track a haunting beauty. This performance is often regarded as one of the defining moments of the MTV Unplugged series, showcasing Nirvana’s ability to connect deeply with listeners even in the quietest [Nirvana, MTV Unplugged, Come As You Are, acoustic, Kurt Cobain, unplugged session, 1993, grunge, emotional performance, live music] #Nirvana #MTVUnplugged #ComeAsYouAre #Acoustic #grunge

Nirvana – Come As You Are (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993)
The Live and Loud performance of “Come As You Are” by Nirvana captures the band at their raw, electric peak, delivering a heavier and more intense version of the song compared to the studio recording. Kurt Cobain’s haunting vocals blend with gritty guitar tones, while the band’s powerful stage presence creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and controlled. The performance reflects the essence of the grunge era—unpolished, emotional, and deeply authentic—making it one of the most memorable live renditions of the track. The energy of the Seattle crowd and the band’s chemistry elevate the song into something darker and more visceral than its original form.

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Nirvana – Come As You Are (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993) The Live and Loud performance of “Come As You Are” by Nirvana captures the band at their raw, electric peak, delivering a heavier and more intense version of the song compared to the studio recording. Kurt Cobain’s haunting vocals blend with gritty guitar tones, while the band’s powerful stage presence creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and controlled. The performance reflects the essence of the grunge era—unpolished, emotional, and deeply authentic—making it one of the most memorable live renditions of the track. The energy of the Seattle crowd and the band’s chemistry elevate the song into something darker and more visceral than its original form. [Nirvana, Come As You Are, Live and Loud, Seattle 1993, Kurt Cobain, grunge, live performance, 90s rock, alternative rock, raw energy] #nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #kurtcobain #grunge #grungeaesthetic

“Come As You Are” – Nirvana (1993, Live & Loud)
Yeah, the whole “Eighties” riff debate is old news—Killing Joke may have planted the seed, but Nirvana made it feel like it was sinking in slow motion. That liquid guitar tone, that dragging, uneasy groove—this Live & Loud version doesn’t just play the song, it lets it unravel.
Filmed December 13, 1993, at Pier 48, when MTV expected a split bill with Pearl Jam—but they dropped out, leaving Nirvana to take over the entire night. And they did. No gloss, no arena polish—just raw sound bouncing off concrete. The final touring lineup—Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, and Pat Smear—locked in and heavy as ever.
Originally released in March ’92 as the second single from Nevermind, the track hit #32 in the U.S. Cobain was uneasy about putting it out, already aware of how close it drifted to Killing Joke’s sound—and how loud that conversation could get.
The full Live & Loud show didn’t officially drop until 2013 for In Utero’s 20th anniversary. Even now, fans argue over the cleaner HD mix versus the older versions. Some things just hit better with a little static and tape hiss.
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Who else recorded this straight off MTV and played it until the tape gave out?
#Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #LiveAndLoud #KurtCobain DaveGrohl

“Come As You Are” – Nirvana (1993, Live & Loud) Yeah, the whole “Eighties” riff debate is old news—Killing Joke may have planted the seed, but Nirvana made it feel like it was sinking in slow motion. That liquid guitar tone, that dragging, uneasy groove—this Live & Loud version doesn’t just play the song, it lets it unravel. Filmed December 13, 1993, at Pier 48, when MTV expected a split bill with Pearl Jam—but they dropped out, leaving Nirvana to take over the entire night. And they did. No gloss, no arena polish—just raw sound bouncing off concrete. The final touring lineup—Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, and Pat Smear—locked in and heavy as ever. Originally released in March ’92 as the second single from Nevermind, the track hit #32 in the U.S. Cobain was uneasy about putting it out, already aware of how close it drifted to Killing Joke’s sound—and how loud that conversation could get. The full Live & Loud show didn’t officially drop until 2013 for In Utero’s 20th anniversary. Even now, fans argue over the cleaner HD mix versus the older versions. Some things just hit better with a little static and tape hiss. — Who else recorded this straight off MTV and played it until the tape gave out? #Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #LiveAndLoud #KurtCobain DaveGrohl

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“Come As You Are” (1992), do Nirvana, é uma das músicas mais icônicas do movimento grunge. A canção traz uma mensagem forte sobre autenticidade e aceitação, convidando as pessoas a serem exatamente quem são, sem precisar fingir ou mudar para agradar os outros.

A letra fala sobre chegar “como você é”, com suas qualidades, defeitos e contradições. Kurt Cobain transmite a ideia de que todos carregam imperfeições, e que isso faz parte de ser humano.

Com um riff de guitarra hipnotizante e uma atmosfera sombria e introspectiva, “Come As You Are” se tornou um dos maiores sucessos do Nirvana e ajudou a consolidar o impacto da banda nos anos 90.

Até hoje, a música continua sendo lembrada como um hino de autenticidade, mostrando que ser verdadeiro consigo mesmo é mais importante do que tentar se encaixar nas expectativas do mundo.

#nirvana #comeasyouare #grunge #90smusic

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“Come As You Are” (1992), do Nirvana, é uma das músicas mais icônicas do movimento grunge. A canção traz uma mensagem forte sobre autenticidade e aceitação, convidando as pessoas a serem exatamente quem são, sem precisar fingir ou mudar para agradar os outros. A letra fala sobre chegar “como você é”, com suas qualidades, defeitos e contradições. Kurt Cobain transmite a ideia de que todos carregam imperfeições, e que isso faz parte de ser humano. Com um riff de guitarra hipnotizante e uma atmosfera sombria e introspectiva, “Come As You Are” se tornou um dos maiores sucessos do Nirvana e ajudou a consolidar o impacto da banda nos anos 90. Até hoje, a música continua sendo lembrada como um hino de autenticidade, mostrando que ser verdadeiro consigo mesmo é mais importante do que tentar se encaixar nas expectativas do mundo. #nirvana #comeasyouare #grunge #90smusic @hitsviraiss_ SIGA-NOS PARA MAIS ⚡️🎸

Ça change un peu, mais ça met un peu de douceur dans ce monde de brutes 🎸

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Ça change un peu, mais ça met un peu de douceur dans ce monde de brutes 🎸 #guitar #musique #nirvana #comeasyouare #melody

Nirvana’s Come as You Are takes on a darker, more immersive tone during their 1993 hometown performance in Seattle, capturing the band in a transitional moment during the In Utero era. Playing in the city that defined their rise, Kurt Cobain delivers a subdued yet eerily controlled vocal performance, his voice carrying a detached calm that contrasts with the song’s underlying tension, while Krist Novoselic anchors the track with a steady, pulsing low end and Dave Grohl adds a measured, almost hypnotic rhythm that builds quietly beneath the surface. The band leans into the song’s signature chorus-drenched guitar tone, letting it wash over the venue with a cold, fluid texture that feels both intimate and expansive. The crowd’s energy—less explosive, more absorbed—mirrors the introspective mood of the performance, while the rawness of the live mix preserves every nuance and imperfection. It’s this blend of atmosphere, restraint, and emotional ambiguity that cements the performance as one of the most compelling and definitive live renditions of a song that perfectly encapsulates Nirvana’s haunting sonic identity.

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Nirvana’s Come as You Are takes on a darker, more immersive tone during their 1993 hometown performance in Seattle, capturing the band in a transitional moment during the In Utero era. Playing in the city that defined their rise, Kurt Cobain delivers a subdued yet eerily controlled vocal performance, his voice carrying a detached calm that contrasts with the song’s underlying tension, while Krist Novoselic anchors the track with a steady, pulsing low end and Dave Grohl adds a measured, almost hypnotic rhythm that builds quietly beneath the surface. The band leans into the song’s signature chorus-drenched guitar tone, letting it wash over the venue with a cold, fluid texture that feels both intimate and expansive. The crowd’s energy—less explosive, more absorbed—mirrors the introspective mood of the performance, while the rawness of the live mix preserves every nuance and imperfection. It’s this blend of atmosphere, restraint, and emotional ambiguity that cements the performance as one of the most compelling and definitive live renditions of a song that perfectly encapsulates Nirvana’s haunting sonic identity. Nirvana || Come as You Are . . . . . . . #nirvana #comeasyouare #grunge

April 5th, 1994 — the day the world lost Kurt Cobain. More than just a musician, he became the voice of a generation that felt unseen, unheard, and unwilling to pretend. Through Smells Like Teen Spirit, he didn’t just break into the mainstream — he shattered it, redefining what rock could sound and feel like.

But beyond the distortion and fame, it was his vulnerability that truly resonated. His music never chased perfection — it embraced flaws, pain, and truth. Whether in the studio or on stage, Kurt made it clear that being real mattered more than being polished.

The 1993 Live and Loud performance of Come as You Are captures that essence perfectly. There’s a haunting calm in his voice, almost detached yet deeply emotional, as if he’s inviting everyone in while quietly battling his own storm. The atmosphere is raw, stripped of illusion — just Kurt, his guitar, and the weight of everything unspoken.

Even 32 years later, his influence still pulses through rock music. Not just in sound, but in spirit — in every artist who dares to be honest instead of perfect.

Gone too soon, but never forgotten.

#KurtCobain #Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #SmellsLikeTeenSpirit #Grunge

April 5th, 1994 — the day the world lost Kurt Cobain. More than just a musician, he became the voice of a generation that felt unseen, unheard, and unwilling to pretend. Through Smells Like Teen Spirit, he didn’t just break into the mainstream — he shattered it, redefining what rock could sound and feel like. But beyond the distortion and fame, it was his vulnerability that truly resonated. His music never chased perfection — it embraced flaws, pain, and truth. Whether in the studio or on stage, Kurt made it clear that being real mattered more than being polished. The 1993 Live and Loud performance of Come as You Are captures that essence perfectly. There’s a haunting calm in his voice, almost detached yet deeply emotional, as if he’s inviting everyone in while quietly battling his own storm. The atmosphere is raw, stripped of illusion — just Kurt, his guitar, and the weight of everything unspoken. Even 32 years later, his influence still pulses through rock music. Not just in sound, but in spirit — in every artist who dares to be honest instead of perfect. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. #KurtCobain #Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #SmellsLikeTeenSpirit #Grunge

Un 2 de marzo de 1992, Nirvana lanzaba “Come as You Are”, el segundo sencillo de Nevermind.

Tras el terremoto cultural que significó “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, la banda liderada por Kurt Cobain consolidaba su dominio en la escena mundial con el lanzamiento de este segundo corte.

Con su icónico riff procesado por un pedal chorus y una letra que navegaba entre la aceptación y la contradicción, la canción se convirtió de inmediato en un himno de la Generación X. A pesar de las comparaciones iniciales con el tema “Eighties” de Killing Joke, “Come as You Are” logró brillar con luz propia, alcanzando los primeros puestos de las listas y regalándonos uno de los videoclips más memorables de la era MTV, inspirado directamente en la portada del álbum.

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Un 2 de marzo de 1992, Nirvana lanzaba “Come as You Are”, el segundo sencillo de Nevermind. Tras el terremoto cultural que significó “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, la banda liderada por Kurt Cobain consolidaba su dominio en la escena mundial con el lanzamiento de este segundo corte. Con su icónico riff procesado por un pedal chorus y una letra que navegaba entre la aceptación y la contradicción, la canción se convirtió de inmediato en un himno de la Generación X. A pesar de las comparaciones iniciales con el tema “Eighties” de Killing Joke, “Come as You Are” logró brillar con luz propia, alcanzando los primeros puestos de las listas y regalándonos uno de los videoclips más memorables de la era MTV, inspirado directamente en la portada del álbum. #nirvana #comeasyouare #ɴᴇᴠᴇʀᴍɪɴᴅ

3 haunting guitar riffs 🎸
Simple but unforgettable.

Come As You Are
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Breed

No pressure. Just play.

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3 haunting guitar riffs 🎸 Simple but unforgettable. Come As You Are Smells Like Teen Spirit Breed No pressure. Just play. #guitar #guitarist #guitarriff #guitarcover #guitarplayer #guitarvideo #acousticguitar #nirvana #smellsliketeenspirit #comeasyouare #breed #90srock #grunge #rockguitar

Nirvana – Come As You Are (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993)
The Live and Loud performance of “Come As You Are” by Nirvana captures the band at their raw, electric peak, delivering a heavier and more intense version of the song compared to the studio recording. Kurt Cobain’s haunting vocals blend with gritty guitar tones, while the band’s powerful stage presence creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and controlled. The performance reflects the essence of the grunge era—unpolished, emotional, and deeply authentic—making it one of the most memorable live renditions of the track. The energy of the Seattle crowd and the band’s chemistry elevate the song into something darker and more visceral than its original form.

[Nirvana, Come As You Are, Live and Loud, Seattle 1993, Kurt Cobain, grunge, live performance, 90s rock, alternative rock, raw energy]

#Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #LiveAndLoud #Grunge #kurtcobain

Nirvana – Come As You Are (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993) The Live and Loud performance of “Come As You Are” by Nirvana captures the band at their raw, electric peak, delivering a heavier and more intense version of the song compared to the studio recording. Kurt Cobain’s haunting vocals blend with gritty guitar tones, while the band’s powerful stage presence creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and controlled. The performance reflects the essence of the grunge era—unpolished, emotional, and deeply authentic—making it one of the most memorable live renditions of the track. The energy of the Seattle crowd and the band’s chemistry elevate the song into something darker and more visceral than its original form. [Nirvana, Come As You Are, Live and Loud, Seattle 1993, Kurt Cobain, grunge, live performance, 90s rock, alternative rock, raw energy] #Nirvana #ComeAsYouAre #LiveAndLoud #Grunge #kurtcobain

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